Escapism, the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. Escape into this selection of classic and modern downtempo remakes, masterfully compiled and mixed by Zack Mia. info@zackmia.com
Episode 35: Zack Mia - Escapism Session 035 (Trance Edition)
Welcome to Escapism – Episode 35The journey continues.For Episode 35, we return to where it all began—the timeless sound of classic trance. Two hours of soaring melodies, relentless energy, emotional breakdowns, and unforgettable anthems crafted for one purpose: to make you feel.No distractions. No shortcuts. Just pure trance.From the euphoric to the driving, from familiar classics to timeless gems, this is a journey through the sound that defined an era and continues to inspire generations of dreamers, dancers, and believers.Turn it up. Close your eyes. Leave the world behind.This is Escapism 35.Gamemaster (Space Motion Extended Remix) - Matt Darey, Lost TribeThe Sound of Goodbye (Rising Star Remix) - Armin van Buuren, Perpetuous DreamerMust Have Been A Dream (Original Mix) - Drax And Scott MacWhere Are You Now (Moonman Mix) - The GeneratorTouched By the Sun (Envio's Sunrise Mix) - EnvioBring You Home [Bonus Track] [feat. Chloe Langley] [Ronski Speed Remix] - Dennis SheperdOnly You (Simon Bostock Dub Mix) - TeyaJawa (Steve Birch Remix) - John 00 FlemingThe Promise (Ronski Speed Remix) - Rusch, MurrayHouse In The Streetlight (Extended Mix) - Gareth Emery & Annabel & LSRCITYDreamland (Extended Mix) - Nu NRGKill the Fear (Extended Mix) - Richard Durand, Mike SchmidThe Unknown (Club Mix) - White WaterSee the Light - DumondeI Need Your Lovin' (Dark Moon Remix) - Marc et ClaudeOn The Run (M.O.R.P.H. vs. Van Eyden Experience) (2003) - WellenrauschBarber's Adagio for Strings (Ferry Corsten Remix) - William OrbitMaria (Extended Mix) - Ciaran McAuleyOut of the Sky (Chris Schweizer Extended Remix) - Lange, Sarah HowellsEpic (Above & Beyond Mix) - RuschLike This Like That (Taken From The Album Mix) - Mauro PicottoConnective (Extended Mix) - Nu NRGAwakening (Assaf Remix) - Somna, Jennifer ReneOut of the Blue (Ferry Corsten's Second Edition) - System FL'esperanza (Pierre Pienaar Extended Remix) - Johan Gielen, AirscapeNataraja - Bryan Kearney, Jamie WalkerSunrise (Here I Am) [feat. Kate Dowman] - Matt DaveyThe Awakening (Quake Remix) - YorkDigital Eye (Extended Mix) - Alan MorrisLet the Light Shine In (Drival Extended Mix) - Darren Tate, Jono GrantJoin Me (Lightforce Club Mix) - LightforceWalhalla (Extended Mix) - Ferry Corsten, GouryellaEverlasting (Rising Star Extended Remix) - Armin van Buuren, SACHADestination Sunshine (Mickey Marr Rework) - Balearic BillMorning Star (Original Club Mix) - Roger ShahPress play—and let the journey take you.
24 Nov 2025
Episode 34: Zack Mia - Escapism Session 034
Lemongras - Deep River (feat. Jane Maximova)Everything But The Girl - Missing (Jaap Stam Chill Rework)Andy Moor & Orkidea - Year Zero (Alex Wright Chillout Mix)Beat Service - But I Did (feat. Neev Kennedy) (Beekay Remix)DJ Tony Magic - Energy of Life (Chillout Mix)Soliquid - Sounds of Normandie (Ambient Mix)Dinka - Smile When You're Hurt the MostChicane - No Ordinary MorningFrank Borell - Unknown Love (Time Flies Mix)Rogier Dulac - Save Me (Summer Chill Mix)Tenishia - Man In Denial (feat. Aneym)Bobina & Christina Novelli - Mysterious Times (Ilya Soloviev Remix)Unknown Artist - Birds Eye View (Chillout Mix)Aly & Fila - Thebes (Chill Out Mix)Sundial Aeon - Revelation in Delight (YAGE-FSOL Remix)Indifferent Guy & Eva Pavlova - Falling Stars (Chillout Version)Bobina - The Emptiness MachineThe Ambientalist - HourglassKendi Underground - Chasing Cars (Hed Remix)Paul van Dyk & ARTY - The Ocean (Escape Mix)Schiller & Mia Bergström - Playing With MadnessThe Ambientalist - By Your SideThe Thrillseekers & Alexis Strum - Dreaming of You (Tranquilo's Ambient Mix)Tenishia - Shores of EdenAurora Night - Broken DreamsRoman Messer & Diandra Faye - In Our Memories (Delaitech Remix)Max Denoise & Joanna Angelina - Come Back HomeAlexander Volosnikov - Loving HeartsLustral - Everytime (Way Out West Edit)Darkstars - Day Into Night (feat. Chicane)Project Blue Sun - Torn Apart, Pt. 2Bryan EL - AdventusCapa - The Way We Live
4 May 2025
Episode 33: Zack Mia - Escapism Session 033 Special Edition
Escapism 33: A Return to EnlightenmentWelcome to Escapism – Special Episode 33 This isn't your usual downtempo journey. For the 33rd episode, we’re going uplifting, and ascending back to the source.Two hours. Classic Trance. Zero compromise. Zack Mia taps into the influential energy that shaped a generation—with a high-octane selection of pure, driving trance anthems that defined dancefloors across the world.It’s a nod to the masters. A gift to the dreamers. And a love letter to the golden era of trance.This is the special edition.Let go, lock in—and escape like never before. Envio – Time to Say GoodbyeRank 1 – Such is LifePush – Universal NationSuncatcher – Transylvania CowgirlGouryella – LigayaSunlounger feat. Zara – LostSolarstone – 4Ever (Pure Retouch)Lustral – EverytimeSolarstone – Seven Cities (Armin van Buuren Mix)Paul van Dyk – For An Angel (Filo & Peri Remix)Armin van Buuren – Breathe In Deep4 Strings – Safe From HarmAtlantis – FijiVanessa-Mae – White Bird (Cosmic Gate Mix)The Thrillseekers – Halcyon 2016Aly & Fila – Lost LanguageRAM & Diana Leah – Turn Back the TimeMiss Shiva – DreamsCosmic Gate – Exploration of SpaceRank 1 – Breathing (Airwave)ATB – Daylight (ATB Remix)Vimana – We CameBlank & Jones – FlowtationArmin van Buuren feat. Fiora – Just As You AreAlan Morris – Closer to HeavenMenno de Jong – AnandaVeracocha – Carte BlancheTiësto – Suburban TrainBinary Finary – 1998 (20th Anniversary)Above & Beyond – Satellite
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