In the ever-evolving world of dance music, artists often confine themselves to one genre—but reaching legendary status means the freedom to break boundaries. This is what iconic electronic artist Ferry Corsten achieves with his sixth studio album, Connect. Seamlessly blending a fusion of styles, Connect showcases the legacy of a timeless force in electronic music.
Out now, Connect represents a culmination of over 30 years of groundbreaking contributions to electronic dance music that have shaped the global music scene. Celebrated for his numerous Top 40 hits, chart-topping remixes, and genre-defining tracks under his name and various aliases, Ferry Corsten continues to push the boundaries of dance music. The album is a sweeping journey through his career-spanning exploration of genres—trance, house, progressive, and techno—brought together by his signature sound and masterful emotional storytelling.
Featuring contemporary artists like Marsh, 22Bullets, Silva City (a collaborative alias of Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot), rising trance group SUPERSTRINGS, and more, Connect weaves nostalgia with the sounds of today. Each track contributes to a larger vision, embodying Ferry’s belief that music is a limitless force, connecting us to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Balancing nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation, the album pushes boundaries with features like AI-generated vocals, highlighting the evolution of electronic music in both artistry and technology.
“Connect is a journey through the different phases of my career and showcases my evolution as a music producer,” said Ferry Corsten. “While I may be best known for trance, I’ve explored a range of genres over the years—house, progressive, even techno. This album is a culmination of those styles, woven together across tracks in dynamic layers and moments. If you’ve followed my music, I hope you’ll recognize these influences and hear the depth and variety within this sound.”
Every track resonates with Ferry’s unmistakable trance roots while forging its own distinctive path. The album’s title track, Connect, serves as both its lead single and conceptual centerpiece, seamlessly merging techno, house, and trance to embody themes of unity and diversity. AI-generated vocals further enhance the futuristic dimension of Connect, celebrating music’s universal ability to unite.
Progressive tracks like Belong To You and Fulfillment offer sleek, driving energy, while Stay Aware adds a deeply emotional undertone. Venturing into breakbeat territory, Total Eclipse and Just Breathe introduce dynamic, mysterious elements. Nostalgia shines through in classic trance-inspired tracks like Yes Man, Chaos (with Silva City), and Remember, created with SUPERSTRINGS.
Standout moments include Chain Reaction, a quintessential Ferry Corsten track featuring melodic richness, powerful dynamics, and uplifting vocals. Wish transports listeners to the 90s with a modern twist, while the album opens emotionally with Back To Life, a collaboration with Tom Westy featuring poignant vocals by Lauren L’aimant. This emotional resilience is mirrored in Where The Mountains Grow, a stunning collaboration with Chris Howard.
Connect is a testament to Ferry Corsten’s artistry, weaving progressive, house, breakbeat, and trance into a cohesive journey that celebrates the power of music to connect and inspire.
Connect is out now on Flashover Recordings via Armada Music.
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