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Trance legend Tiësto is embracing the high-energy sounds of the modern hard-trance revival with his latest single, "Hard To Be Around". For this massive release, the electronic music icon has teamed up with Berlin-based talents CLEOPARD2000 and CH4YN. Released on October 2 through Musical Freedom and Atlantic Records, the track is a fast-paced journey that clocks in at a driving 143 BPM.
The fresh single blends nostalgic influences with modern production. It draws inspiration from the classic vocal trance and Eurotrance styles that ruled dance floors in the late 1990s and 2000s, updating them for today's European club scene. Fast-paced kick drums, powerful basslines, and bright synths combine to deliver a euphoric peak-time experience with minimal downtime, creating the ultimate rave anthem for the #TranceFamily.
While the energy of "Hard To Be Around" is intense, the track also features emotional vocals that dive into complex themes of self-doubt. This vocal contrast adds a deeper, darker layer to the high-speed production. The collaboration represents a bridging of generations, linking Tiësto's legendary history in the trance scene with the fresh, evolving Berlin club sound of CLEOPARD2000 and CH4YN.
Listen/Download here: tiesto.lnk.to/hardtobearound
