When you see Paul Oakenfold and Ferry Corsten on the same track title, it’s easy to brace yourself for a pure nostalgia play. Both guys practically drew the blueprint for trance in the ’90s and 2000s, so any fresh collaboration comes with a ton of weight—and a healthy dose of skepticism.
Fortunately, ‘Metaverse‘ doesn’t feel like two legends coasting on their legacy. Released through Armada Music as part of Oakenfold’s Mission Underground LP, the track pulls off a tricky balance: keeping that soaring, emotional trance DNA alive while leaning into a darker, tougher techno pulse built for modern dance floors.
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