As the northern hemisphere tilts back toward months of sun-kissed escapism, Belgian trance luminary Johan Gielen slips once more into his beloved Airscape guise to deliver “Piano Del Sol.” True to its name, the new mix bottles the golden-hour glow of the Balearics: radiant piano hooks shimmer over a sea-spray of pads, while crisp percussion and a rolling bassline push the horizon ever forward. It’s an update that “captures the radiant energy of long days and golden horizons,” primed to soundtrack the first spray of sunscreen or the last dance before dawn.
Clocking in at a festival-friendly 2:51 (radio) / 4:23 (extended), the Summer Reprise wastes no time establishing its raison d’être. A bright, staccato piano riff—instantly recognizable from earlier Airscape mixes—arcs skyward, answered by gauzy vocal swells and a sub-layer of sun-bleached strings. At the break, Gielen strips the groove back to bare ivory and surf-field recordings before detonating a classic supersaw lift that feels tailor-made for moments when hands are raised. The 134 BPM engine-room provides DJs with just enough thrust for peak-time without straying into turbo-trance territory; expect it to coexist comfortably alongside the melodic technicolor of modern Anjunabeats and the emotive uplift of A State of Trance mainstays.
Johan Gielen (born 1968, Mol, Belgium) has been shaping trance since the early ’90s. Whether igniting European charts with partner Sven Maes as Svenson & Gielen, remixing Tiësto and Push, or performing at landmark events like Trance Energy, his fingerprints are woven into the genre’s DNA. The Airscape alias—initially a duo project, now Gielen’s solo playground—became synonymous with euphoric melodies and widescreen breakdowns on classics such as “L’Esperanza” and “Sosei.” Even after three decades behind the decks, Gielen’s output on Black Hole’s Magik Muzik imprint proves his ear for feel-good euphoria is as sharp as ever.
⭐️ Rating: 9 / 10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Sunset beach sets
- Top-down coastal drives
- Sunrise after-parties
- Any playlist that needs an instant shot of vitamin D
“Piano Del Sol (Summer Reprise)” is more than a nostalgia play—it’s a master-class in how to freshen a beloved motif without sanding off its soul. Expect heavy rotation all season, from Ibiza sunset bars to big-room festival closings.
Artist: Johan Gielen, Airscape
Track: Piano Del Sol (Summer Reprise)
Label: Magik Muzik
Release Date: June 20th, 2025
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Take a listen to Johan Gielen presents Airscape – Piano Del Sol (Summer Reprise) here:
