In Search of Sunrise 13.5 'Amsterdam'

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If, from it's sequence-violating '13.5' numeric, you were to surmise that changes are afoot with the mix-comp line that MIXMAG hailed as "the greatest trance series of them all!', well... you might be right. Well versed in seeking the sun-up in the most exotic and far-flung locales, this year's 'In Search Of Sunrise' is bringing the search considerably nearer to the series' spiritual home. Since the reigns passed from former mentor Tiësto to Richard Durand's hands, the series helmsman's picked up the Search in South Africa & Australia; locations as contrasting as India & Vegas and most recently, in 2014, Dubai. '13.5' though sees the Dutchman situate the album considerably closer to home - about, in fact, as close as it's possible to get. That, of course, means Amsterdam! A city native, few know better than he the city's year-on-year ascension to club, festival and electronic music metropolis. Change may also be sensed with the selection of this year sun-seeking mix co-host. Richard is thrilled to welcome the one-&-only BT to the I.S.O.S. decks. A man who needs little by way of introduction, his unparalleled sound brings a new stylistic, artistic dimension to the fabled series. Together Richard and Brian have sought, signed, compiled & woven the best-of-the-best of summer 2015's trance, progressive, house & beyond into '13.5's mixes triad. Across 47 tracks, it features the latest, hottest & brightest from dozens of producers, Andy Moor, Arty, Moonbeam, LTN, Andy Duguid, Dimension, Tenishia being just a few of them. Additionally, it also features numerous I.S.O.S. 13.5 exclusives, including the forthcoming singles 'Typhoon' and 'Time Warp' from Richard's own studio