Tiësto made his name in the trance world in the early 2000s, but quickly switched to a friendlier, more commercial sound as he expanded his project. Now, he returns to his roots and teases a potential new album.
On Saturday, the 22nd of November, Tiësto will play a trance set at Dreamstate in Long Beach, which will likely include his new single, alongside his plethora of trance classics. Before this set and today’s single, Tiësto cleared his Instagram (as many do these days) and launched a new logo, which takes inspiration from his 1999 logo for his Live at Innercity Amsterdam set – clearing the way for a new era.
“My connection to dance music has never been stronger,” said Tiësto. “Playing these new sounds live and feeling the energy from the crowd has been unbelievable! It’s pushed me into this new era and inspired the direction of both the single and the album. This moment feels more authentic and exciting than ever and I can’t wait for all that’s to come.”
The world has been wanting a return to trance for a while, especially older fans who experienced Tiësto in his trance heyday.
‘Bring Me To Life’ comes alongside FORS and is a true return to trance, but in a modern, well-produced way. The track features aggressive production, engaging lead sounds in an uplifting break – something trance has always pioneered. The powerful vocals are the icing on the cake for a trance anthem like this, and ultimately, this is Tiësto back at his best. While recent tracks have been commercial successes, they may not have connected as well with the die-hard fans.
His set at Dreamstate SoCal will be interesting to see if any future trance tracks from Tiësto are played, showcasing the future for this new era. Beyond that Tiësto will headline Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza concert on December 19th, where fans will experience this new sound in his 3-hour PRISMATIC DJ Set.