THE SCOTTISH PRODUCER RETURNS TO DREAMSTATE RECORDS WITH A TRACK THAT EVOKES THE GOLDEN ERA OF EARLY ‘90S TRANCE.
Trance music stalwart David Forbes makes his glorious return to Dreamstate Records with his sophomore single, “1994,” a trance and techno relic slated to surface on August 30th.
A watershed moment for trance music—and rave culture on the whole—the mid-’90s created a paradigm shift that opened the floodgates for a wealth of subgenres that have shaped the dancefloor into what it is today. Seasoned veteran David Forbes charters a journey back to a pivotal year from said
generation with his latest offering “1994.” The aptly titled track is brimming with nostalgia, drawing heavy influence from the raw energy of Belgian techno. Encapsulating the era with its main melodic motif, the single kicks off with a pummeling drive before proceeding into a slowburn that ignites with its suspense-building breakdown. Piece by mesmerizing piece, the track ramps up with starfalling arpeggiations, foghorn stabs, and lashing bassline plucks until the thunderous techno climax provides a peek into a generation of what many staunchly claim to be the gold standard.
David Forbes succinctly describes the essence of the track with: “When techno meets RAVE."
Hailing from Scotland, David Forbes has established himself as a boundless trance producer with a robust catalog approaching three decades. This track follows on from the success of his label debut, “Air Raid,” which drew radio support from Allen Watts, MaRLo, Maarten De Jong, JES, Davey Asprey, Marcell Stone, and Corti Organ, to name a few. With a career boasting over 10 million streams, David Forbes has been championed by dance music titans including Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, Tiësto, Gareth Emery, and Paul van Dyk. He is looking forward to high-profile gigs at A State of Trance Rotterdam, Tranceformations Poland, and EDC Mexico.
With both expertise and credibility beyond measure, David Forbes is the prime candidate for revisiting the canons of trance and techno with “1994,” blending classic influences with a contemporary twist.
With an illustrious musical career spanning nearly two decades and a production discography that would make any A-list electronic music producer proud, David Forbes stands as one of the UK's most respected and versatile artists of our
time.David's journey in the world of electronic music began during its formative years, granting him unparalleled experience and industry insight that few can match. He has mastered a diverse range of styles, making him a go-to producer for some of the most Established Artits & esteemed labels in the electronic music scene.
David's work has graced labels such as WAO138, Subculture, Armind, Outburst Records, ITWT, Statement, Anjuna Beats, Vandit, Spinnin, Reset, Oxygen,
Perfecto, Liquid, Doorn, Ferry Corsten's Flashover Recordings, Captivating Sounds, and many more. His productions have found their way onto legendary
compilations curated by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Sander Van Doorn, Markus Schulz, Above & Beyond, Gareth Emery,
and the iconic Tiesto - who featured 'Answers' on his legendary 'Tiesto in Concert' DVD, David being the only UK artist featured.
David's performances have graced stages in Ibiza, Holland, Brazil, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Austria, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Mexico, and prestigious festivals such as EDC Mexico, Beyond Wonderland, Euphoria Festival, Poland’s Sunrise Festival, Dreamstate, and Germany's Nature 1 Festival - sharing the stage with
Deadmau5. He has also appeared at The Reading & Leeds Festival, Homelands, Coloursfest, Ministry of Sound (Singapore & London), Full on Ferry, Colours, Inside Out, and multiple Tiesto shows in Scotland, including his iconic SECC world tour. Impressively, David has completed 15 interstate tours of Australia,
On the label front, David's own Aria Digital & Midimal labels have continued to flourish, with the former celebrating its 150th release. These labels provide a perfect platform for David's latest collaborations and offer an opportunity for budding talents in the electronic music scene.
Over the past 30 years, it's rare to find a DJ who hasn't included a David Forbes production, or one of his many aliases, in their sets. With almost two decades of experience in both production and DJing, David Forbes stands as a testament to the perfect modern-day electronic artist, and his legacy continues to reverberate through the world of electronic music.
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