Behind The Sun(1995) May 2026

Sunsets and Synthesizers: Revisiting Chicane’s ‘Behind the Sun’ (1995)

In 1995, the electronic scene was often divided between high-energy raves and underground techno. Chicane carved out a middle ground. Behind the Sun (and the singles leading up to it) introduced a "Balearic" sensibility—music that was lush, melodic, and deeply emotional. It was trance, but you could breathe to it. The Tracks That Defined an Era Behind the Sun(1995)

If you close your eyes and think of the ultimate Mediterranean sunset—warm orange hues, the smell of salt air, and the feeling of absolute serenity—chances are there’s a specific sound playing in the background. For many, that sound was defined in 1995 by Nicholas Bracegirdle, better known as , and his landmark project, Behind the Sun . It was trance, but you could breathe to it

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