Paul van Dyk’s “For An Angel (PvD E-Werk Club Mix)” is one of the defining records of the golden era of Trance. Originally introduced on his 1994 debut album 45 RPM, the track found its most celebrated form in 1998, when van Dyk transformed it into a powerful club anthem. With its unmistakable melody, driving rhythm and emotional breakdowns, the E-Werk Club Mix became a landmark of late-1990s Trance.
From Berlin’s E-Werk to a worldwide Trance anthem
The E-Werk Club Mix takes its name from Berlin’s legendary E-Werk nightclub, where Paul van Dyk held a defining residency during the 1990s.
Compared with the original version, the 1998 rework brought greater dancefloor intensity while preserving the composition’s melodic heart. Its combination of rhythmic drive, atmospheric passages and euphoric release helped establish a sound closely associated with Trance’s international breakthrough.
The release reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart and No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart in 1998.
A legacy that continues across generations
More than three decades after the original composition, “For An Angel” continues to connect generations of electronic music fans. Its lasting importance was celebrated in 2024 with a special 30th Anniversary Edition, bringing the celebrated E-Werk Club Mix together with newer interpretations of the track.
Few records illustrate the enduring emotional power of Trance quite like Paul van Dyk’s “For An Angel”.
Artist: Paul van Dyk
Title: For An Angel (PvD E-Werk Club Mix)
Release Year: 1998
