Released on BXR in 1999, Mauro Picotto’s “Pulsar” captures the harder, club-driven side of golden-era Trance. Combining hypnotic synth patterns, relentless rhythmic energy and a distinct Progressive Trance character, the track reflects the Italian producer’s unmistakable late-1990s sound. Alongside “Lizard” and “Iguana”, it represents a period when Picotto helped bridge melodic Trance and tougher electronic club music. A major remix campaign in 2002, including an interpretation by DJ Tiësto, gave “Pulsar” a second chapter in European dance music history.
Its enduring significance comes not only from its distinctive sound but also from its place in Picotto’s influential BXR catalogue. The successful 2002 remix campaign further demonstrated how the track could be reinterpreted for a changing club scene without losing its original identity.
Artist: Mauro Picotto, Riccardo Ferri, Gianfranco Bortolotti
Title: Pulsar (Picotto Tea Mix)
Release Year: 1999
