With “Re-Master 2026”, Nostrum – the legendary trance project by Bernd Augustinski – is opening a new chapter in its extraordinary career. The album brings together the greatest classics from one of the most influential acts of the 1990s in completely reworked versions, bringing them up to speed for today’s clubs and sound systems. Yet one thing remains unchanged: the unmistakable spirit that has made Nostrum an icon of the international trance and hard trance scene.
Hardly any other name is as closely associated with the golden age of German trance as Nostrum. With tracks such as ‘Brainchild’, ‘Brilliant’, ‘Polaris’, ‘Monastery’, ‘E-Motion’ and ‘Blow Back’, Bernd Augustinski shaped the soundtrack of an entire generation of ravers. His tracks were characterised by powerful basslines, euphoric melodies and a unique blend of energy, emotion and futuristic sound design. To this day, many of these productions are regarded as milestones in the history of electronic music and are played by DJs all over the world.
🎵 Tracklisting:
- Brainchild: Arguably the best-known Nostrum classic and, for many fans, the epitome of 90s hard trance. In this new version, the legendary acid line and the emotive hook unfold with impressive clarity and power
- Brilliant: A timeless trance classic that uniquely combines hypnotic sequences, an analogue character and euphoric melodies.
- Polaris: Atmospherically dense, dark and driving. The track takes you on a cosmic sonic journey and impressively demonstrates just how visionary trance already was back in the 1990s.
- Monastery: With its anthemic atmosphere and powerful breaks, this track remains one of the project’s greatest club classics to this day. The new version brings added dynamism and clarity.
- E-Motion: A prime example of the emotional side of early trance. Melodic depth meets driving beats, making the track a moving experience even today.
With “Re-Master 2026”, these classics have not simply been remastered, but have been technically reworked with the utmost care. The original recordings have been remixed and adapted to modern production standards so that they can be heard to their full potential on today’s club sound systems. At the same time, great care has been taken to preserve the characteristic sound aesthetic of the originals – from the distinctive acid lines to the emotional breakdowns and the unmistakable energy of the early rave years.
“Re-Master 2026” is far more than just a reissue of classic tracks. It is a tribute to one of the most influential eras in electronic music – and, at the same time, proof that great productions have lost none of their appeal, even decades later. An essential album for anyone who wants to rediscover the sound of the 90s or experience it for the first time.
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