Since the early '90s, Paul van Dyk has presided graciously over emotive trance, deftly surfing its myriad waves—hypnotic and loopy, vocal-driven and pop-facing, hard and acidic. Epic, heart-melting melodies are his signature, whether served over backbeats designed to rock the festival main stage or to pacify the chill-out room. Enjoy this stirring selection of trance moods, and keep a tissue handy.