Sandstorm

Few electronic instrumentals have the cultural staying power of Darude’s “Sandstorm.” Released in 1999 by the Finnish DJ, this trance anthem begins with a tense build-up before unleashing a blizzard of rapid-fire synthesizer melodies and pounding bass beats. The track became a global club staple in the early 2000s, crossing over to sports stadiums and eventually internet meme fame (where “Sandstorm” jokingly became the answer to any unknown song). With its unrelenting energy and unforgettable hook, “Sandstorm” stands as one of trance music’s ultimate anthems.