August, 2001: VH3 returns to the CKCU studios from a short sojourn in Toronto to resume broadcasting over the FM airwaves. Bringing the best in trance music to Ottawa and beyond, 'The Deep Blue' is born 10 years ago this month. We relive the trance music that made the first decade of the new millennium so special.
First up a classic from the Hooj label requested by Matt Davis, Ryan Dadswell, J. Bradley, Hashek, Mike Toshiro and friends |
Seven Cities (Solar Stone's Atlantis Mix) Solarstone - 12" - Hooj Choons |
Next the beautiful vocals of Marie Brennan on 'Saltwater', requested by the voice of the Deep Blue, Don Berns aka Dr. Trance |
Saltwater Chicane - 12" - Xtravaganza |
Wizards of the Sonic, thanks DJ Iain! |
Wizards of the Sonic (Matt Darey rmx) Westbam vs. Red Jerry - 12" - Wonderboy |
A summertime favourite for Jon Degan & VH3 |
The Taste of Summer Sonic Inc. - 12" - XTC |
Ligaya - a classic Ferry Corsten record written & co-produced by John Ewbank on Ferry's Tsunami label. Dedicated to Yelena! |
Ligaya Gouryella - 12" - Tsunami |
For DJ Emm, Maryanna & Gill |
As the Rush Comes (Armin van Buuren's Universal Religion Mix) Motorcycle - 12" - Armind |
Some classic Art of Trance on Platipus Records. The Transa remix is perhaps lesser-known than some of the others, but a Deep Blue favourite. For Enver & Patrick Brainwerx |
Madagascar (Transa Remix) Art of Trance - 12" - Platipus |
A brilliant production from Maor Levi. For Yehuda in Florida :) |
Ministry Of Love Pillow One - 12" - Lost Language |
Some classic Ferry for Ryan Dadswell, Catherine & Josee |
Galaxia Moonman - 12" - HEAT |
Break
Hour 2 |
The 2nd hour opens with a Tiesto production requested by Mike Toshiro |
We Ran At Dawn (Magikal Remake) Allure - We Ran At Dawn - Black Hole |
A favourite requested by Ryan aka Doc Savage |
Sunday Afternoon G&M Project - Sunday Afternoon - ID&T |
For Eugene (EFM-7) |
Carry Me (Club Mix) Talla 2XLC - Carry Me - Bostich |
Requested by Doncella |
Exploration of Space (Club mix) Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space Part II / Melt To The Ocean Part II - EMI Electrola |
For DJ Teknobrat, from Planet Rave! |
Der Klang Der Familie 3 Phase - 12" - Tresor |
Requested by Jason Pelletier |
Do You Remember House? Blaze feat. Palmer Brown - Spiritually Speaking - Slip N' Slide |
A newer tune and a favourite - requested by Bizzy B |
Pressure (Alesso Remix) Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji - Pressure - Spinnin' |
Requested by DJ Six |
Homecoming (Mac & Monday pres. Senua rmx) Techalias - Homecoming - Dedicated |
A great choice from producer & DJ, Chris Girard, from the Euphonic label |
Protonic Sonorous - Protonic - Euphonic |
A classic on Paul Van Dyk's label, requested by Alec Todd |
Dreamland Nu NRG - Dreamland - Vandit |
Requested by Greg Haspect. Another favourite on the show, by Primer aka DJ Danjo & Rob Styles (Danjo Raijer & Robbert Vroegindeweij) |
Everlast Primer - Everlast - Progrez |
Whiteroom - a great choice to end the show, courtesy of Shaun Baker |
The Whiteroom Andy Moor And Adam White Present Whiteroom - Whiteroom - Liquid Asset |