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Album
Sanctuary
Gareth Emery feat. Lucy Saunders →8,053 listeners39,464 plays
vocal trancetranceelectronicprogressive tranceuplifting trance
about this album
'Sanctuary' the first single taken from Gareth Emery's debut album Northern Lights (released 23rd September 2010). The release features the vocals of dance new comer Lucy Saunders as well as a massive Sean Tyas remix. 'Sanctuary' has been causing quite a stir over the last few weeks, being named as "Future Favourite" on Armin van Buuren's ASOT radio show as will as picking up "Web Vote Winner" on Above & Beyond's TATW radio show, other DJs to show their support include Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten and Markus Schulz. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
This track exemplifies a particularly thoughtful approach to progressive house—one that prioritizes melodic storytelling without sacrificing sonic depth. Emery's production demonstrates considerable craft in balancing Lucy Saunders' expressive vocal delivery against layered, evolving instrumental textures. What distinguishes the piece is how it treats the vocal not as ornamentation but as an integral structural element, allowing emotional resonance to build gradually alongside the production. The Sean Tyas remix amplifies this sensibility, offering an alternative perspective on the same compositional foundation. For listeners curious about how dance music can accommodate genuine introspection and narrative arc, this represents a compelling entry point into a genre often dismissed for superficiality.
