Gaia - Status Excessu D (extended Mix) -

The Extended Mix, spanning nearly 10 minutes (9:42), allows for a full atmospheric build typical of traditional trance:

As the anthem for ASOT 500, the track served as the sonic identity for a global celebration across five continents: Gaia - Status Excessu D (Extended Mix)

is a cornerstone of modern trance music, specifically crafted as the official anthem for the A State of Trance (ASOT) 500 milestone in 2011. Produced by Armin van Buuren under his alias Gaia —a collaboration with Benno de Goeij of Rank 1—the track represents a deliberate return to "pure" trance elements during a period when the genre was rapidly evolving. Sonic Architecture and Composition The Extended Mix, spanning nearly 10 minutes (9:42),

Status Excessu D (The Official A State Of Trance 500 Anthem) The Extended Mix