In Search Of Sunrise 7: Asia – Tiësto

In Search of Sunrise 7:Asia is the latest offering from trance genius Tiësto and it certainly stands up to the high standards he set with his previous Sunrise albums. The compilation was mixed on location in Thailand while Tiësto was on the Asian leg of his ‘Elements of Life’ tour, and the Asian influence can really been heard throughout. The compilation has a rather more upbeat feel than other Sunrise offerings while still keeping the chilled summer by the beach feel that is typical of the series.

Disc one: Opens with a very nature-inspired sound which puts you right in the rainforest. This in turn sets the tone for a very chilled out, mellow sound. The run in of the very slow and beautiful track 1 into an instant hit of bass and uplifting tones on the 2nd track is a highlight of the mix for me. This first disc is the pick of the two as you can feel the Asian influences and the tracks while being ultra-chilled and mellow are still uplifting.

Stand-out Track: Ride (Tiësto Remix) – Cary Brothers

Disc Two: A much faster pace than Disc one with more electronic beats. Definitely for putting on after the sun goes down and its time to dance.

Stand-out Track: Rush – Sied van Riel.
Disc 1:
1. Banyan Tree – Feel The Sun Rise
2. Andy Duguid featuring Leah – Wasted
3. King Unique – Yohkoh (King Unique Original Mix)
4. Motorcitysoul – Space Katzle (Jerome Sydenham Remix)
5. Three Drives – Feel The Rhythm (Ton TB Dub Mix)
6. Rachael Starr – To Forever (Moonbeam Remix)
7. Jerry Ropero featuring Cozi – The Storm (Inpetto Remix)
8. Kamui – Get Lifted
9. Cary Brothers – Ride (Tiesto Remix)
10. Airbase featuring Floria Ambra – Denial
11. Dokmai – Reason To Believe
12. Cressida – 6AM (Kyau & Albert Remix)
13. Allure featuring Christian Burns – Power Of You
14. Clouded Leopard – Hua-Hin
Disc 2:
1. Steve Forte Rio featuring JES – Blossom (Lounge Mix)
2. Zoo Brasil – Crossroads
3. Beltek – Kenta
4. Sied van Riel – Rush
5. Tiesto – Driving To Heaven (Mat Zo Remix)
6. Carl B. – Just A Thought
7. Kimito Lopez – Melkweg
8. JPL – Whenever I May Find Her (Joni Remix)
9. Estiva vs. Marnix – Casa Grande
10. Existone – Wounded Soul
11. Andre Visior & Kay Stone – Something For Your Mind (Guiseppe Ottaviani Remix)
12. Hensha – The Curtain
13. DJ Eremit – Tanz Der Seele (YOMC Remix)
14. Manilla Rising – Beyond The Stars

Release Date: June 10th 2008

Label: Songbird

Genre: Trance/Chill-out

Rating: 4/5

Available: beaport , Tiësto.com, amazon