Oakenfold Anthems
Paul Oakenfold · 2008
238 min · 50 tracks · trance
A vibrant collection of trance anthems that transports listeners to euphoric dance floors and sun-soaked festivals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Southern Sun (D.J. Tiësto Mix) — This track epitomizes the quintessential trance sound with its soaring melodies and emotive vocals, making it a defining anthem of the genre.
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Flaming June (BT and PVD mix) Start here — Known for its lush soundscapes and intricate production, this remix encapsulates the euphoric highs of trance music that Oakenfold champions.
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Café del Mar (original Three ’n’ One mix) — A legendary track that helped shape the chill-out genre, it showcases the atmospheric elements that are crucial to Oakenfold's style.
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Children (original version) — As one of the early anthems in trance music, its timeless hook continues to resonate across generations of electronic music fans.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with euphoric peaks
- for celebratory dance sessions
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- nostalgic anthems for late nights
- great for euphoric festival vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
- dislike extended listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid collection of trance anthems, not a primary entry point or breakthrough.
- Themes
- club culture nostalgia· rave energy· Café del Mar chillout· trance anthems celebration
- Career context
- By 2008, Paul Oakenfold was a well-established figure in the electronic music scene, recognized for his pioneering work in trance. 'Oakenfold Anthems' arrived during a time when he was transitioning toward mainstream recognition, following significant tours and collaborations that had elevated his profile in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Armin van Buuren· Above & Beyond· Paul van Dyk
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Southern Sun (D.J. Tiësto Mix)
The chorus shifts from reflective musings to a powerful declaration of longing and desire, enhancing the emotional weight of the track.
This transition emphasizes a personal connection amid the expansive soundscape, grounding the euphoric energy with genuine human emotion.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Flaming June (BT and PVD mix) Start here 4:46
- 2 Not Over Yet (album version) 4:30
- 3 Café del Mar (original Three ’n’ One mix) 6:36
- 4 Someone (original vocal mix) 5:59
- 5 Schöneberg (Moonmen Over Marmion mix) 4:30
- 6 Southern Sun (D.J. Tiësto Mix) 3:16
- 7 Madagascar (original 12″) 4:25
- 8 Beautiful Day (The Perfecto mix) 6:02
- 9 Das Glockenspiel 4:47
- 10 Wide Open Space (Perfecto mix – edit) 4:28
- 11 Summersault 4:35
- 12 Not Forgotten 3:11
- 13 9 PM (Till I Come) (radio mix) 4:27
- 14 Love Stimulation (love mix) 4:15
- 15 Silence (Tiësto In Search of Sunrise remix) 7:31
- 16 Gamesmaster 3:37
- 17 Lizard (CLAXIXX mix) 2:36
Disc 2
- 1 Hide U (John Creamer & Stephen K radio edit) 4:20
- 2 Stella 2:52
- 3 Rapture (Creamer & K mix) 4:47
- 4 Greece 2000 5:29
- 5 Offshore 4:44
- 6 Universal Nation (Ferry Corsten remix) 4:56
- 7 Bullet in the Gun (club mix) 7:16
- 8 Carte Blanche (original mix) 4:54
- 9 Venus of my Dreams (original mix) 5:49
- 10 Children (original version) 6:58
- 11 Skydive (I Feel Wonderful) 6:15
- 12 Cream (club mix) 3:49
- 13 Seven Days and One Week (radio edit) 5:30
- 14 Kernkraft (DJ Gius remix) 2:44
- 15 Barber’s Adagio For Strings (Ferry Corsten remix) 4:34
- 16 Born Slippy (Paul Oakenfold remix) 4:27
Disc 3
- 1 Mystery Land (original mix) 3:56
- 2 Butterfly (Tilt’s Mechanism mix) 5:34
- 3 Ubik (dance original mix) 3:07
- 4 Higher State of Consciousness (Dex & Jonesey’s Higher Stated mix) 4:40
- 5 Salva Mea 5:45
- 6 Nightmare (Sinister Strings mix) 3:44
- 7 Everytime (Nalin & Kane mix) 5:26
- 8 Beachball 2:51
- 9 Eisbaer 4:42
- 10 Galaxia (Solarstone mix) 5:51
- 11 Gouryella (original mix) 5:36
- 12 1998 (Matt Darey mix) 4:11
- 13 Out of the Blue (original 12″ version) 4:25
- 14 Synaesthesia (En‐motion remix) 4:00
- 15 ResuRection (The Perfecto edit) 5:06
- 16 Finished Symphony 4:44
- 17 You’re Not Alone (Oakenfold & Osborne remix) 5:50
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Tri-State
Above & Beyond
Captures the same euphoric trance energy and emotional depth that defines club culture.
Shivers
Armin van Buuren
Shares a similar celebratory vibe with anthemic tracks for the dancefloor.
Behind the Sun
Chicane
Offers lush soundscapes and a blend of chillout vibes with danceable trance rhythms.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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