Church of Trance

  Listen Church of Trance · Interview with ARJA - Ghost Of The Past [Regenerate] Watch Read If you've been a Trance fan in Europe over the last decade, you're probably not a stranger to the name Ross Smith. Having been a producer since 2010 he’s known for his melodic mixes and unique style that has gained him recognition in the scene, however over the last few years he's embarked on quite a personal journey. When we learned the heart-touching meaning behind the track and the Arja project itself it really moved us, knowing that many of our listeners are going through similar struggles on a day-to-day basis, and wanted to empower each one that they’re not alone and can draw some strength from this powerful story. Can you share the definition of “Ghosts of the Past” and what it means to you? To me “Ghosts of the Past” is a very much an introspective piece. It encompasses the principle idea that life is going to present us with significant challenges. And ultimately, in spit...

  /// Prefer audio or video? Enjoy this on YouTube or Soundcloud ! When we received this promo here at the Church of Trance from one of our favorite artists on one of our favorite labels Regenerate  we ecstatically reached out to Jan De Jong, otherwise know as  Angelus  (and how can we not love the name) to learn more about Deus Valente, its heavenly inspired origins, and what big things he has on the radar for 2024. What is the definition of Deus Valente and what does it mean to you? It came from the phrase the Latin phrase 'Deo Valente' which means 'God Willing' which I thought was a positive message, but rather than just copy that and use it word for word me and Sean [Tyas] we just wanted something that was just still a little bit different and that's how it ended up as 'Deus'. Also massive into video games and sci-fi so I know I've seen Deus, Deus Ex and like Deus Ex Machina I remember seeing those titles and it was like, wow, it sounded powerful...