Sied van Riel

The last 50 weeks have see Sied van Riel perform in some of the most prominent clubs, arenas and festivals around the world. Last month saw him transit 2013/2014 through the release ‘Rielism 2’, the follow-up to his 2011 debut mix-voyage. The second realisation of ‘Rielism’ brings a return to Sied’s best known-for sound - that of atmospheric, floor-thriving progressive trance.

The mix includes numerous upfront tracks, including music from Corsten, Tyas, O’Callaghan and Ottaviani, as well as Aly & Fila, Bobina, Arctic Quest, Protoculture, Sneijder and a dozen plus others besides. With many exclusives from ‘Rielism’s own anchorman, ‘R.2’ embarks on its sound quest in smooth accent, courtesy of the new SvR creation ‘Breathe Out’. A bona fide stylistic departure, its progressive transcendental-ism features the warm, indolent vocals of Danish songstress Signe G.

Sied: “To the greater extent this release represents my return to the sound with which I first made my name. I always think that it’s better left to fans, journalists and significant others to stylistically label exactly what that is. What I do think you’ll hear, and from the very earliest tracks in the mix, is a real succession from the overall sound of ‘Rielism 1’. Hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do!”

It’s out now on Black Hole Recordings.