Armin van Buuren, the legendary Trance producer also known for being a great admirer of the Electronic and Ambient music legend, the late Vangelis, surprises us today with a re-masterization of the iconic ‘Pulstar‘. This dynamic version has all the respect that this masterpiece deserves, simultaneously encapsulating the spirit of ambition and the drive to conquer the challenges.
“Music is more than art, and it’s the main code of the universe” is one of the most powerful sentences by one of the most prodigious producers and composers in the world, Vangelis, who captured the mystic essence of the universe with Albedo 0:39, one of the best Electronic music albums in History. We can listen to the original version of ‘Pulstar’ from this great work. This is a loop with a 20-second melody sounding over and over again for more than 5 minutes, but it managed to be a masterpiece in all its splendor.
This particular song along with others from the same album captivated children and adults both in the now classic program “Cosmos” hosted by Carl Sagan and in other scientific, news, and even sports programs. One of those people amazed by the considered “sound of the universe” was one now known as one of the greatest DJs and producers in history: Armin van Buuren.
Armin van Buuren – ‘Pulstar’
If we delve into the Dutchman’s history, we will discover that he is a great fan of the late Greek composer, indeed we can listen to the influence of Vangelis on tracks such as ‘Communication’, ‘Sail’, and all the Gaia Stuff, to be more specific: the Moons of Jupiter album, released on 2019. The King of Trance has always shown himself to be a fan of space themes and considers the “space composer” as one of his greatest influences, and partly the reason why he is dedicated to music today.
In 2024, he decided to make a remaster of this song. This re-work perfectly preserves the original essence of ‘Pulstar’ but, with the addition of this producer’s characteristic Trance sound, a very euphoric and thunderous one that strengthens the meaning of the original song, giving the power of a pulsar we can capture with our astronomical study devices in the most remote places of the universe.
Pulsating with energy, euphoria, and uplifting melodies, ‘Pulstar‘ will possibly become a Dutch anthem, uniting the best of New Age Ambient music and Trance. The track encapsulates the creative spark and euphoria in the moment of listening to the original version and a classic theme of Electronic music, offering a glimpse into the unique chemistry of these iconic artists.
It seems that this track follows the same narrative driven by the DJ since Feel Again, seeing Armin’s personal reconnection with music, it showcases music’s unifying power, inviting listeners to celebrate life, recognize the light in others, and reconnect on dance floors. If you want to be a part of this travel through the origins of trance music, you can listen to this track below!