Paul van Dyk and Ciaran McAuley teaming up again for their new track, “When I Found You”, is proof that modern trance doesn’t need to shout to make an impact. It just needs the right balance of drive, melody, and feeling.
From the opening moments, the track feels purposeful, it slowly builds tension through a rolling groove and a hypnotic lead that keeps pulling you forward. This is trance that understands patience, something both artists are known for in their best work.
Paul van Dyk’s influence is unmistakable in the structure with tight, efficient, and designed for the club without sacrificing musicality where Ciaran McAuley brings the emotional lift with melodic phrasing that feels reflective rather than overblown and together they land in a sweet spot that feels both seasoned and current.
There’s also a subtle sense of optimism woven through the melody, not the hands-in-the-air euphoria of classic uplift, but something more grounded where it feels like a moment of clarity on a dancefloor at 3 a.m., when everything briefly clicks.
This release is a reminder of why trance continues to resonate decades into its evolution. It’s not just about tempo or drops but all about the connection with people. Paul van Dyk and Ciaran McAuley understand that, and “When I Found You” reflects a shared musical language built on trust, experience, and emotion.
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