Christina Novelli & Reigns – While My Angel Sleeps (Johan Gielen presents Airscape Remix)

When trance icons and fresh voices unite, magic tends to happen. While My Angel Sleeps is a case in point: a track that bridges the emotional weight of vocal trance with the uplifting finesse of classic reworks, made all the more impactful under the Airscape alias of Johan Gielen.

Originally released in autumn 2023 on Christina Novelli’s I’m Not Sad EP, the track marked a landmark moment for Novelli. It was the first time she fully shared vocal and songwriting duties with another artist—UK singer-songwriter Reigns, whose résumé spans collaborations with legends like Carl Cox, Benny Benassi, and Low Steppa. Together, the duo crafted a heart-rending ballad drenched in lyrical vulnerability and melodic tenderness.

Now enters Johan Gielen—an undisputed veteran of the trance world. As one half of the legendary Airscape project (dating back to the late ’90s), Gielen has always had a knack for tugging at heartstrings while driving dancefloors into euphoric frenzy. With this remix, released on the ever-reliable Black Hole Recordings, he revives the Airscape sound with stunning clarity.

The remix clocks in at 134 BPM and wastes no time in laying down a radiant bassline. You can feel the summer energy surging from the first bar—subtle but intentional. Johan doesn’t just remix the track; he breathes cinematic life into it. The vocals from Novelli and Reigns intertwine seamlessly, floating atop airy synths and glimmering atmospheres.

But the true moment of transcendence comes midway: a grand piano break that gives the track a spine-tingling pause. It’s a moment of silence that speaks louder than beats, before the synths swell once more into an emotional crescendo. It’s textbook trance in its structure but modern in its execution—proof that Johan Gielen hasn’t just kept up with the times, he’s still ahead of the curve.

This remix is a celebration of everything trance stands for: emotion, melody, and elevation. It’s equally at home on the festival stage as it is in a quiet moment alone. With Christina Novelli’s unmistakable voice (yes, the same that brought us the eternal Concrete Angel) paired with Reigns’ raw lyricism, the remix feels as timeless as it does timely.

⭐️ Rating: 9.5/10
🎧 Perfect for:

• Emotional climaxes on dancefloors
• Driving through sunsets
• Losing yourself in melodies that speak directly to the soul.

While My Angel Sleeps (Airscape Remix) is a stunning meeting point of vocal depth and trance mastery. It reminds us why we fell in love with the genre in the first place—and why we keep coming back for more.

Artist: Christina Novelli, Reigns, Johan Gielen, Airscape
Track: While My Angel Sleeps (Johan Gielen presents Airscape Remix)
Label: Black Hole Recordings
Release Date: April 11th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://blackhole.lnk.to/AngelSleepRmx

Connect with Christina Novelli:
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MissCNovelli

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/johan_gielen
 
Connect with Airscape:
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Connect with Black Hole Recordings:
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Take a listen to Christina Novelli & Reigns – While My Angel Sleeps (Johan Gielen presents Airscape Remix) here: