Graphtek 39 : A New Hope

Graphtek #39 “A New Hope” is a progressive house mix with range. The foundation stays melodic and intentional, but this one leans deeper into breakbeat & funk influences.

I layered samples from the original Star Wars film (also entitled "A New Hope"!), subtle ways to create a narrative thread without overpowering the music. The goal was not gimmick, but to let the dialogue and atmosphere reinforce the theme of "Hope".

There is a clear emotional anchor. I featured two mixes of “Piece of Hope” very deliberately. The repeated motif ties to the title and acts like a checkpoint in the story. You hear it once, it evolves, and when it returns it carries more weight.

Artists like D-Nox, Gai Barone, Joris Voorn, Maze, Robag Wruhme, and Guy J shape the arc. You feel the deep progressive pull early and mid-set, with breakbeat textures keeping it dynamic. It moves through darker stretches before gradually opening up.

This mix is about tension and optimism in the same space. Enjoy!