Through Hardship To The Stars EP: A Psy-Trance Journey Worth Your Time
Alright, let’s talk about Through Hardship To The Stars EP by Terrasun. Released back in 2015 under Eclipse Records (out of Serbia), this little gem is a solid dive into the world of Psy-Trance. Vlad Dorman, the mastermind behind it all, wrote and produced the whole thing, and honestly? It shows. This EP feels like one guy’s vision rather than some corporate playlist filler.
Now, there are four tracks on here: "See The Light," "Radiant Garden," "Fortune Overdose," and another version of "See The Light." I’ll be real—I didn’t expect much when I hit play, but two tracks really stuck with me.
First up, “Radiant Garden.” Man, this tune just grabs you by the brainwaves and takes you somewhere else. There’s something hypnotic about how the layers build—it starts off chill but sneaks up on ya, dropping these lush, swirling melodies that feel like walking through a neon jungle at night. You know those moments during a festival where everyone’s hands go up without anyone telling them to? That’s what this track does to you. It’s not trying too hard; it just flows naturally. And yeah, maybe it’s cheesy, but I kept picturing myself as the hero in some sci-fi movie montage while listening to it.
Then there’s “Fortune Overdose,” which slaps harder than I thought it would. This one kicks in with grittier basslines and sharper beats, almost like Vlad wanted to remind us he can do more than dreamy soundscapes. There’s an energy here that makes you wanna move—like, actually get off your couch and dance around awkwardly even if nobody’s watching. What got me was how unpredictable it felt. Just when you think you’ve got its rhythm figured out, bam, it switches things up again. Love it or hate it, it keeps you hooked.
Oh, and props to Vlad for throwing two versions of “See The Light” onto the EP. Not gonna lie, though—the second one felt kinda unnecessary after hearing the first. Still cool, just… redundant? Like ordering dessert twice because you forgot you already had it.
Anyway, reflecting on this EP, I gotta say, it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. Sometimes music doesn’t have to change your life—it just needs to make you nod along and zone out for a bit. Through Hardship To The Stars EP nails that vibe. It’s trippy, fun, and occasionally messy—but hey, so is most good stuff in life.
Fun fact: Did you know Vlad Dorman probably spent more time tweaking synths for this than sleeping? Okay, I made that up, but still—it feels true. Check it out if you’re into Psy-Trance or just want some fresh tunes to blast while pretending you’re flying through space.
