The partitions between basic and modern trance come crashing down in “Is It Beautiful?,” the first-ever collaboration between pioneering producer Armin van Buuren and style innovator Ben Hemsley.
Along with singer-songwriter Lucy Pullin, they bridge generational gaps whereas answering their very own titular query with a convincing sure. A masterclass in emotional crescendos, the monitor is out now by way of van Buuren’s Armada label after a teaser within the A State of Trance 12 months Combine 2024.
The manufacturing delivers that signature trance euphoria however with Hemsley’s modern contact including additional chew to the low finish. In the meantime, Pullin’s vocals float like vapor by way of the combination, her questioning lyrics echoing the religious craving that outlined trance’s golden age. When she asks “Is it beautiful?” it feels much less like a query and extra like a meditation on the style’s evolution.
To that finish, the brand new single marks the official anthem for A State of Trance Rotterdam 2025 and embodies the occasion’s “Transformation” theme, which “celebrates innovation and evolution within the genre,” in response to Armada. The competition is scheduled for February 21-22 and can function each Hemsley and van Buuren together with performances by Ferry Corsten, Adam Beyer, Brokers of Time, Giuseppe Ottaviani and extra.
Hearken to “Is It Beautiful?” beneath and discover the brand new single on streaming platforms right here.
Observe Armin van Buuren:
X: x.com/arminvanbuuren
Instagram: instagram.com/arminvanbuuren
TikTok: tiktok.com/@arminvanbuuren
Fb: fb.com/arminvanbuuren
Spotify: spoti.fi/2WHsl2t
Observe Ben Hemsley:
X: x.com/benhemsley
Instagram: instagram.com/benhemsley_
TikTok: tiktok.com/@benhemsley
Fb: fb.com/BenHemsleyMusic
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Observe Lucy Pullin:
Instagram: instagram.com/lucyapullin
Fb: fb.com/lucyannepullin
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3nxpwxam
