VMM Feature - ZiRENZ & The Cinematic Trance Movement (ZCTM)

Offshore Music Entertainment & Nu Communicate ZiRENZ the home of the ZiRENZ Cinematic Trance projects where they will be working with some of the brightest fresh Nu-talents in the world of trance building their Cinematic Trance vibe. Each release will reach for the highest quality and will bring together a perfect blend of classic euphoric trance cinematic film score and their unique crossover vocals bringing you the Cinematic Trance Sounds of ZiRENZ crossing from the dance floor to the cinematic screens.

So we asked ZiRENZ when did they conceive this concept for the Cinematic Trance movement and they said..

 “ We have always loved Trance and Film score sound design and had an idea to combine the two together, so we had just finished working on a new EP that has tunes influenced by the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha” and other tracks on the EP where very Orchestral in form so we wanted a name to reflect the new music we were releasing and currently working on in the studio so we launched the EP as our first Cinematic Trance EP which is out now on Offshore Music Entertainment. With the creation of the EP we gained quick support from the music industry contacts for the Cinematic Trance sound and found that we had ignited a new genre to begin. We then set out with the help of our good friend Ben Alonzi to search for creative talented producers who we could work with and create the ZiRENZ Cinematic Trance movement which we are expanding every day giving new talented producers who have cinematic scope to their music a voice to be heard and we hope that this is the start to developing a new vibrant Trance sound that will take this beautiful uplifting Cinematic genre to the clubs and cinema screens across the globe”.

Meet the Team that have already joined the new Cinematic Trance movement.

ZiRENZ: The pioneers of the Cinematic Trance movement for those who have not yet heard or know their music ZiRENZ are a female vocal writing, Dance music & crossover production duo who are Classically trained vocalists and musicians training at the ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC London and both play a selection of musical instruments including piano, flute and guitar. It was in 2004 ZiRENZ won their first Award for song writing an Honourable Mention Award from the world renowned John Lennon Song writing competition USA. Their music is influenced by Classical composers Bach, Mozart, Puccini, Wagner, Vaughn Williams, Debussy, Gustav Holst and Film Composers John Williams, Craig Armstrong, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Danny Elfman. Electronic composers who have also given influence to the ZiRENZ sound is Jean Michelle Jarre, Vangelis, Clanad, Rank 1, Lange and Armin. ZiRENZ tunes Utopia, Edge of Space and The Hymn, have charted at No.1 in the DMC World Trance charts,No1. in the BEATPORT Download Trance Charts, No. 2 in the Dutch Dance Buzz Charts, No.3 in the Italy Classifica Trance/progressive/ house charts, No.7 in the DMC World Trance Charts, No.8 in the DJ Barometer Top 20 charts and they charted in the Dutch TOP 40. They have had support from most of the World’s best trance DJ’s including Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Paul Okenfold, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk. They have released on Armada Music, Anjunabeats, Perfecto, Mondo, Silent Shore, Binary Finary, Offshore Music Entertainment and now launch their own label Nu Communicate ZiRENZ.

Adriz: A young Norwegian producer Adriz with an immense love for music of all genres, and a keen ear for production, his music is melodic and driving and his sound has gained him support from the likes of Tiësto, Paul Oakenfold and Sean Tyas, and with releases on labels such as Nu Communicate Recordings, Nukleuz, Dataless and Above Recordings Adriz future certainly looks bright for this young Norwegian Producer.

Ben Alonzi: From Leicester UK, a DJ Producer and Nu Communicate label owner producing euphoric trance productions with his productions gaining support by many of the world’s biggest DJ’s including Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Judge Jules, Eddie Halliwell, DJ Shah, Andy Moor and Aly & Fila. Ben’s love of dance music has compelled him too launch his very own imprint Nu Communicate Recordings the home for his solo productions, collaborations and Nu Talented producers releasing the best Euphoric trance and supporting the ZiRENZ Cinematic Trance movement with the launch of Nu Communicate ZiRENZ.

Christian Drost: From the Netherlands influenced by classical music of Mozart and Bach and Rock Indie bands Coldplay, U2, Radiohead. As a young to develop his interest in Trance music and produce. His music productions have gained support from Above & Beyond, Paul Oakenfold, Dash Berlin, Manuel Le Saux, Matt Darey, Paul Van Dyk, Pedro Del Mar, Ruben De Ronde, Solarstone and Lee Haslama with original and remixes released on around 20 different record labels including Armada Music, Defcon Recordings, Baroque Records, Redux Recordings and Nu Communicate.

Frank Waanders: Trance producer from The Netherlands. Frank has gained much influence from the music of the Beatles, Rolling Stones classical composers Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Beethoven and electronic musician’s Jean Michelle Jarre, Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold , Armin van Buuren and Leon Bolier. His music productions have gained support from Manual le Saux, Pedro del Mar ,El-Jay and Ben Alonzi with releases to date on Nu communicate and Dirt Lies & Audio recordings.

Glynn Alan: From the North of England UK, Glynn spent time studying music production and developed an eclectic taste in music supporting many styles and genres but he has a passion for producing melodic trance. His music productions have received support from DJ producers John O’Callaghan, Manuel le Saux and USA DJ producer Suzy Solar. Now Glynn is building his reputation as Label Manager and A&R for Nu Communicate White releasing Tech and Progressive Trance.

Matt Holiday: From Birmingham, UK, Matt has a true love for music with his productions gaining support by Paul Van Dyk, Above & Beyond , Giuseppe Ottaviani and The Flash Brothers. In late 2011 Matt launched his own record label ‘Vacate Music’ releasing not only his own productions but also fresh new talents. As well as producing trance under his own name, he is well known for producing many styles of music including house, electro, complextro, dubstep and ambient. As you can see, he has no fear of crossing the boundaries adding Cinematic Trance to his production genres.

Olegparadox: Uplifting Trance producer from Russia. Oleg’s music has had influence by musicians and DJ’s Da Hool, ATB and Above & Beyond and the golden years of trance. His fresh electro euphoric uplifting trance music productions have seen support from Manuel Le Saux, Pedro Del Mar and Dj Pusher and he currently releases on Nu Communicate & Nu Communicate ZiRENZ.

Pandora: Female Uplifting Trance & Hard Trance producer from Tokyo Japan. Pandora’s music is influenced by Japanese Epic Trance, Hard Trance, Uplifting Trance, and Japanese traditional music and the productions of John Askew, Bryan Kearney, Indecent Noise and Japan’s representative Hard Dance producer Nish. Her productions have hit No.1 in the Trackitdown download Charts and she has have gained support from Aly & Fila, Daniel Kandi, Dash Berlin, Estigma, Giuseppe Ottaviani, John Askew, Manuel Le Saux, Nish, RAM, ReOrder and Suzy Solar and have been released on Harderground Recordings, Redux Recordings, Future Shock Records, Unearthed Records, Silent Shore Records and Nu Communicate.

Subimpact: Kheireddine Amenna and Mehdi Bellebna are Trance, Tech Trance & Progressive production duo from Algeria with influences of folk music from Bedouin shepherds, mixed with Spanish, French, African and Arabic musical forms. Their releases can be found on Nu Communicate Recordings, Detox Records and Eyereflex Records.

Thomas Shore: Trance & Progressive producer from Lyon France who also has a great interest for film score production and sound design and his musical influences come from Classical composers Debussy, Eric Satie, Robert Schumann, Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart and Rock icons Metallica and Marylin Manson. His music productions have gained support from Aly & Fila, Adam White, Daniel Kandi, Maor Levi and Lee Haslam with releases on Nu Communicate, Undertechnical Recordings, Vision Control and We Stand Alone.

Tim Beasmusca: Music producer from Utrecht, the Netherlands and his music is based around strong melodies and rich harmonies, and he also incorporates Trance, chillout lounge, Orchestral music, house and techno elements in his tracks. With influences from Ferry Corsten & Filmscore composer Thomas Newman Tim’s dance music productions have had support by Armin Van Buuren, Jonas Steur, Andy Moor, DJ Shah and Solarstone with releases on,Shah Music, Amon Vision, Bittersweet Recordings, 3345 Recordings, Paria Records, Future State Records and Nu Communicate.

Other producers who have just joined the ZCTM are Khazzen a Trance & Progressive producer from Brazil and DenSity FuSion Trance & Progressive producer.

The Cinematic Team is growing each week these are all highly talented producers who are specially selected to work with ZiRENZ and have the special Cinematic flow and unique vibe to the music they create and we are proud to have as part of the ZiRENZ Cinematic Trance team. If you love to create unique trance and film score music and feel you have the Cinematic Trance sound then please email ZiRENZ music@zirenz.com or Ben Alonzi at Nu Communicate we want to embrace your sounds.

• To keep up to date with the Cinematic Trance movement check out here  zirenz.com  ZCTM  

Dont forget to check out The Original mixes of the ZiRENZ Cinematic Trance EP in this months VMM Reviews and keep a look out for the release of the Remixes of this EP on Offshore Music Entertainment by the artists of the Cinematic Trance movement.