Paul van Dyk ‘For An Angel’ | The making of a trance classic

First released in 1994, German DJ and producer Paul Van Dyk’s debut track ‘For An Angel’ is one of trance music’s defining anthems, an enduring hit that encapsulates the feeling at the heart of an ecstatic dancefloor.

30 years on, he tells DJ Mag about the genesis and inner workings of the song that changed his life, and which influenced the evolution of an entire genre. You can also read DJ Mag’s in-depth feature about how ‘For An Angel’ changed trance forever here.

Paul van Dyk is set to release an anniversary remix package for the track this October. 

Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics like these. In our Making Of A Dance Classic series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite tracks, told by the people that made them. You can watch the episode above, and subscribe to DJ Mag’s YouTube channel for more exclusive content here.

Check out more in this Originals series with General Levy, Crystal Waters, Ultra Naté, Faithless, and more, here.