Ferry Corsten

The Profile

Ferry Corsten is a Dutch DJ, producer, and remixer known as a pioneer of trance since the 1990s. He has released influential tracks like Punk and Rock Your Body, Rock and albums such as Right of Way and Twice in a Blue Moon, and has worked under aliases including System F, Gouryella, and Moonman.

Founder of Flashover Recordings; hosted Corsten's Countdown (2007–2020); regularly featured in DJ Mag Top 100 DJs during the 2000s and 2010s.

One detailed review praises Ferry Corsten’s 2008 album Twice in a Blue Moon for its elegant production, balance of vocal and instrumental tracks, and refined trance aesthetics. The reviewer highlights vocal features by Julia Messenger, Maria Nayler, and Betsie Larkin, and celebrates instrumentals like Gabriella’s Sky. The piece rejects formulaic pop trends, stressing coherence, energy, and sophistication. Recommended for listeners seeking beautiful, well-crafted electronic sound.