The double-glass wall “fishbowl” steadily vibrated from trance melodies for hours, as Ferry and his famed Corsten’s Countdown crew interacted with fans in the studio, over the airwaves, and through Twitter via the hashtag, #CC2012.
While broadcasting to fans all across the world, Ferry gave insight to some of his favorite moments of the calendar year, with hints of what to expect in 2013, as well as fun facts that you may not have expected. “The Fishbowl”, as many have called it, was the home to this eight-hour marathon, where fans grooved along to some of the best tracks of the year, all while Commander Corsten orchestrated the activity. With artists signatures plastered along the main wall, and speakers and posters featured throughout, these studios are incredible for any live experience. For many, this was a new experience- going to this coveted musical lair in the heart of Times Square, New York City, where millions of listeners derive their weekly sets from but all in reality. Featuring some of the greatest talent in the electronic music industry today, Ferry “left it all on table”, showing his listeners the magic he can produce inside of a studio, to match his exhilarating sets in clubs and festivals worldwide.Īlike many other avid trance fans, I was lucky enough to catch a live glimpse of Ferry on the tables, as a selected handful of listeners were welcomed into the Sirius XM studios, for a few hours of fun and beats. Corsten played the world’s favorite tracks of the year as voted by the fans, with the best melodies dating back from months prior up until the current moment. While the New Years bells and whistles were being hung outside in the frigid New York City terrain, legendary Trance icon, Ferry Corsten, was creating his own uproar inside at the Sirius XM Studios- apart of his 2012 Final Countdown live show.Ĭontrolling the decks for over eight hours, Mr.