Darren Porter is teaming up with XiJaro & Pitch on their newest single, “Reach for the Stars,” an awe-inducing, uplifting trance collab releasing via Dreamstate Records on July 5th.
Riddles with hope and optimism, “Reach for the Stars” is an enthralling and uplifting trance offering. The instrumental is underscored by an orchestral backbone, which is adorned with ethereal vocal chants and bright bursts of euphoric arpeggiated melodies. Written about the hard work and determination needed to chase one’s aspirations, the track’s message emphasizes the notion to aim higher, and embodies the endless pursuit of achieving personal goals.
Based out of England, Darren Porter is a revered name within the trance music community, responsible for some of the farthest-reaching uplifting and vocal-led club tracks from the last decade. Darren was honored with the coveted FSOE ‘Track of the Year’ title in 2018, and has performed at high-profile shows such as Transmission, Dreamstate (including its flagship festival inSoCal, as well as satellite editions hosted in Australia and Europe), Airbeat Festival, Nature One, Ministry of Sound, and Untold Festival.
Darren Porter sheds light on the meaning of the collaboration, saying, “It was a pleasure working with XiJaro & Pitch. Their knowledge and understanding of music made this one of the best tracks I’ve ever worked on.”
Hailing from the Netherlands, XiJaro & Pitch is a trance music duo that has been putting their stamp on an endless supply of uplifting trance music since forming the project in 2014. They recently graced the label with their “Over The Moon” single, garnering radio support from Alex M.O.R.P.H., Paul van Dyk, Mr Smith, and KUNO.
XiJaro & Pitch also touched on the collaboration with Porter: “Ever since we started XiJaro & Pitch, Darren has been a major inspiration for us and our productions. Collaborating on this track with one of our absolute idols has been an amazing dream come true. We are extremely proud of this one and are thrilled to finally share it with the world.”
With “Reach for the Stars,” Darren Porter and XiJaro & Pitch present a testament to the hard work, determination, and passion that pays off when fully committing to chasing your dreams. Darren Porter and Xijaro & Pitch’s new single “Oceans” is available on all platforms via Dreamstate Records.
