# Aria (2) – Dido / Willow Review
Aria (2) represents a pivotal moment in early 2000s electronic music, capturing the peak of trance's mainstream ascendancy. Released by Black Hole Recordings in 2000, this 12" vinyl showcases the project's refined approach to progressive trance production during an era when the genre dominated European dance floors.
The A-side features "Dido," remixed by the legendary Armin Van Buuren for his Universal Religion series. Van Buuren's interpretation stretches across an impressive 11 minutes and 24 seconds, building atmospheric layers characteristic of his signature sound. The track exemplifies the trance aesthetic of the period, with sweeping synths and hypnotic rhythmic patterns designed for extended DJ sets.
The B-side counters with "Willow," reimagined by DJ Tiësto as a "Magikal Remake." Running at 8 minutes and 49 seconds, this version showcases Tiësto's production prowess during his peak trance era, before his later shift toward mainstream pop production. The contrast between both remixes offers collectors a comprehensive snapshot of trance's leading producers at the turn of the millennium, making this release an essential addition to any serious electronic music vinyl collection.
