In the ever-shifting landscape of electronic dance music, few artists have achieved the legendary status Ferry Corsten enjoys. With Connect, his sixth artist album released on his own Flashover Recordings, Corsten continues to redefine boundaries, blending decades of musical evolution into a cohesive and forward-thinking masterpiece.
Connect is more than an album—it’s a retrospective journey through Corsten’s illustrious 30+ year career, shaped by his forays into trance, house, progressive, and techno. Staying true to his roots while exploring new horizons, the album showcases Corsten’s unmatched ability to marry nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation.
The title track, Connect, serves as the album’s centerpiece and perfectly encapsulates its ethos. Seamlessly melding techno, house, and trance, it embodies the themes of unity and diversity while delivering the emotional depth fans expect. Elsewhere, tracks like Belong to You and Fulfillment bring sleek, driving energy to the forefront, while Stay Aware adds a layer of introspection with its emotional undercurrents.
For those longing for the golden era of dance music, tracks like Yes Man and Remember offer a nostalgic nod. At the same time, Chaos, a collaboration with Silva City (Alan Fitzpatrick & Reset Robot), injects techno power into the mix. Notably, Wish transports listeners to the 90s with a fresh yet familiar sound, capturing the spirit of electronic music’s formative years.
What truly sets Connect apart is its innovation. Including AI-generated vocals adds a futuristic dimension to tracks, reflecting Corsten’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve. This bold creative choice highlights music’s ever-evolving nature while staying grounded in universal themes of connection and emotion.
Standout moments abound: Just Breathe fuses breakbeat with lush trance atmospheres, while Chain Reaction builds over months of refinement into a passionate, genre-spanning anthem. Opening the album, Back to Life featuring Lauren L’aimant provides a poignant, uplifting start, while collaborations like Where the Mountains Grow with Chris Howard deepen the album’s emotional resonance.
Connect is a testament to Ferry Corsten’s enduring artistry. It’s not merely a collection of tracks—it’s a seamless narrative, weaving progressive, house, breakbeat, and trance into a celebration of music’s power to unite. With this release, Corsten doesn’t just look back at his remarkable legacy; he points forward, inviting listeners to explore the limitless possibilities of sound.
A must-listen for both longtime fans and newcomers, Connect solidifies Ferry Corsten’s place as a timeless force in electronic music.
Ferry Corsten’s sixth artist album “Connect” will be out on November 22nd 2024!
Get your copy here:
https://ferrycorsten.lnk.to/Connect
Tracklist “Ferry Corsten – Connect”:
- Ferry Corsten & Tom Westy – Back To Life
- Ferry Corsten – Connect
- Ferry Corsten feat. Chris Howard – Where The Mountains Grow
- Ferry Corsten feat. MERYLL – Chain Reaction
- Ferry Corsten & SUPERSTRINGS – Remember
- Ferry Corsten & Marsh – Fulfilment
- Ferry Corsten feat. Diandra Faye – Stay Awake
- Ferry Corsten feat. Sierra Volt – Happy Hour
- Ferry Corsten feat. Chris Howard – Total Eclipse
- Ferry Corsten – Yes Man
- Ferry Corsten – Just Breathe
- Ferry Corsten – Wish
- Ferry Corsten & Silva City – Chaos
- Ferry Corsten & 22 Bullets feat. Couche – Belong To You
- Ferry Corsten – Mind Trip
