Derrick Meyer and Stories In Trance proudly present to you the 42nd outing here on SIT with the comprehensive and diverse Utopia EP. Derrick Meyer is one of the original founder artists of Stories In Trance and whenever one of our label's key contributors puts something out there, expectations are high and with this wonderful Utopia EP he does not disappoint. It is reassuring that Derrick's vision and ability has not faded over time and he shows off his top notch production values and wide ranging talent with five original offerings on this EP. Heading this collection of tracks is Utopia itself, showing Derrick's more powerful side, complimented beautifully with the more delicate Solida Del Sol, infused with all the Derrick Meyer style of beautifully effective layering and constantly evolving structure. Bridging the gap between the two is Dissipation, striking a balance superbly between melody and power. All three show us that Derrick can find and execute his broad creativity within trance whilst retaining his distinctive techniques. Trance at its finest. Within the package come two remixes of Derrick's originals, both taking them different ways. Another of Stories In Trance's main men, Poland's Max 'Stealthy' Szalko puts his trademark spin on Solida Del Sol and we end up with a pure and potent track, with Max setting the original's basis against his now distinctive and hugely rewarding purposeful foundations, leaving us with a more forceful take on the original. And in addition, Russia's Michael Hadson weighs in with his unique interpretation of Dissipation. And to finish up, Derrick presents us with the atmospheric and evocative chill out versions that inspired the trance adaptation of both Utopia and Solida Del Sol, once again demonstrating Derrick's production scope and imagination and wrapping up the EP on a beautifully poignant note. Stories In Trance aims to uncover the most talented and imaginative new producers and team up with some of the more established names in the scene to work together in evolving the sound. This release sticks firmly to our philosophy of not only showcasing a diverse range of sounds within trance, but also offering balanced releases by seeking out those that can interpret the original in a different way. Our story continues... Kind regards and happy days! Matt Carter / Thomas Carter Stories In Trance