Real Name: Jacek Czeszak
Stage Names: Jacek Czeszak, Purple Stories, ALAT (duo)
Origin: Poland
Genres: Tech Trance, Uplifting Trance, Progressive Trance, Melodic Trance
Years Active: Late 2000s–present
Roles: DJ, Producer, Composer, Remixer
Labels: Coldharbour Recordings, Coldharbour Black, Entrancing Music, In Trance We Trust, Alter Ego Progressive, Discover Records, and various international trance labels
Associated Acts: Szymon Paszko, Markus Schulz, Davey Asprey, Purple Stories, Aly & Fila, and numerous artists from the international trance community.
Introduction
Jacek Czeszak is a Polish trance producer recognized for his contributions to modern trance through both the Purple Stories project and the later ALAT collaboration with Szymon Paszko. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for combining powerful tech trance energy with melodic sophistication, creating productions that balance driving club rhythms with cinematic atmospheres and emotional musical progression.
His work has appeared on respected trance labels including Coldharbour Recordings, Coldharbour Black, Entrancing Music, In Trance We Trust, Alter Ego Progressive, and Discover Records. Through these releases, Jacek Czeszak has become one of the notable representatives of Poland\’s contemporary trance scene.
His productions have received consistent support from internationally respected DJs including Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, John O\’Callaghan, Bryan Kearney, Paul van Dyk, and many other leading trance artists.
Early Career
Jacek Czeszak entered the international trance scene as one half of the Polish project Purple Stories, where he helped develop a style rooted in uplifting melodies, progressive atmospheres, and modern trance production.
Early productions demonstrated:
- Driving rhythmic structures.
- Atmospheric synthesizer work.
- Emotional chord progressions.
- Melodic storytelling.
- Contemporary production quality.
Purple Stories quickly became recognized through releases on several respected international trance labels.
Purple Stories
As a member of Purple Stories, Jacek Czeszak helped establish one of Poland\’s most respected modern trance projects.
Purple Stories became known for:
- Progressive trance arrangements.
- Melodic uplifting elements.
- Rich atmospheric production.
- Cinematic breakdowns.
- Emotional musical progression.
The project gained support from numerous international DJs and became an important part of the Polish trance movement.
Formation of ALAT
A significant milestone in Jacek Czeszak\’s career came with the formation of ALAT, a collaboration with Szymon Paszko.
The project marked a stylistic evolution toward darker, more technical trance while preserving strong melodic foundations.
ALAT\’s debut releases on Coldharbour Recordings immediately attracted international attention, particularly through the support of Markus Schulz, who featured the project extensively in his sets and radio shows.
The conceptual \”CH\” series demonstrated the duo\’s ability to combine cinematic storytelling with modern tech trance production.
Musical Style
Tech Trance
Tech trance became increasingly prominent during the ALAT era.
His productions feature:
- Rolling basslines.
- Dark synthesizer sequences.
- Aggressive percussion.
- Powerful drops.
- Hypnotic rhythmic structures.
These characteristics define much of ALAT\’s sound.
Uplifting Trance
Despite embracing darker production styles, uplifting trance remains an important influence.
His uplifting productions commonly include:
- Euphoric melodies.
- Emotional chord progressions.
- Inspiring breakdowns.
- Energetic melodic climaxes.
These melodic elements continue throughout much of his work.
Progressive Trance
Progressive influences appear through:
- Long evolving arrangements.
- Deep atmospheric textures.
- Cinematic soundscapes.
- Smooth musical progression.
These characteristics originated during the Purple Stories period and remain present in later productions.
Melodic Trance
Melody remains central to his productions through:
- Rich synthesizer leads.
- Expressive harmonic movement.
- Cinematic musical development.
- Layered melodic arrangements.
This melodic emphasis balances the intensity of his tech trance productions.
Production Style
Jacek Czeszak’s productions are admired for:
- Modern sound design.
- Powerful basslines.
- Cinematic atmospheres.
- Technical precision.
- Emotional musical progression.
His productions successfully combine dancefloor energy with melodic sophistication.
Notable Tracks and Releases
“Purple Stories” releases
The Purple Stories catalog introduced Jacek Czeszak to the international trance audience through melodic and progressive trance productions released on respected labels.
“Prologue” (ALAT)
Released on Entrancing Music, this production introduced ALAT\’s darker, more technical musical direction.
“CH1: The Birth Of Evil” (ALAT)
The project\’s debut on Coldharbour Recordings, showcasing cinematic storytelling alongside energetic tech trance production.
“CH2: Chaos Of Evil” (ALAT)
A continuation of the conceptual series, featuring darker atmospheres and driving club arrangements.
“Apollo 19” (ALAT)
One of ALAT\’s most recognizable productions, blending melodic progression with powerful tech trance energy.
“CH3: The Evolution Of Evil” (ALAT)
Further expanding the project\’s cinematic narrative while maintaining its signature technical production style.
“One” (Davey Asprey & ALAT)
A collaboration with Davey Asprey demonstrating Jacek Czeszak\’s ability to combine uplifting melodies with energetic club production.
Remix Work
Throughout his career, Jacek Czeszak has produced numerous remixes as both Purple Stories and ALAT.
His remixes are recognized for:
- Enhanced rhythmic energy.
- Cinematic reinterpretation.
- Modern tech trance production.
- Strong melodic development.
- Respect for the original composition.
These remixes further established his reputation as a skilled producer.
Signature Sound
Jacek Czeszak’s productions are distinguished by:
- Dark cinematic atmospheres.
- Driving basslines.
- Powerful tech trance energy.
- Emotional melodic progression.
- Layered synthesizer textures.
- Modern production quality.
- Club-oriented arrangements.
- Sophisticated sound design.
These characteristics define his musical identity across both Purple Stories and ALAT.
Contribution to Trance Music
Jacek Czeszak has made significant contributions to modern trance by:
- Strengthening Poland’s presence within the international trance community.
- Advancing contemporary tech trance production.
- Combining melodic expression with technical intensity.
- Producing concept-driven trance releases.
- Maintaining exceptionally high production standards.
His work has helped demonstrate that cinematic storytelling and dancefloor functionality can successfully coexist within modern trance.
Legacy
Jacek Czeszak has established himself as one of Poland\’s respected contemporary trance producers through his work with Purple Stories and ALAT. His productions consistently combine emotional melodic craftsmanship with powerful modern trance production, resulting in a catalog admired by both DJs and dedicated trance listeners.
Releases such as “Prologue,” “CH1: The Birth Of Evil,” “CH2: Chaos Of Evil,” “Apollo 19,” “CH3: The Evolution Of Evil,” and “One” have demonstrated his versatility as both a melodic and tech trance producer. Through releases on Coldharbour Recordings, Coldharbour Black, Entrancing Music, In Trance We Trust, Alter Ego Progressive, and Discover Records, Jacek Czeszak continues to contribute to the evolution of modern trance while remaining firmly rooted in the genre\’s melodic traditions.