Asia 2001 - France Asia 2001 has been producing music since the beginning of the last century's decade, and has actually been around since the expression "trance music" was first used. Asia 2001 comes from the south of France, where he produces most of his music at his private studio, "The Stargate". Martin Cooper is the man Behind Asia 2001. He has also been producing as Loren-X, with releases and albums on R&S, Polygram, F-Com, Distance and more. Martin Cooper has established Trans'Pact Productions back in 1992 with his wife Thaisha, and shortly after that, released 'Fly in Rajasthan', that became a hymn at that time. Trans'Pact went on and released dozens of singles and albums, including Spectral's and Transwave's first singles, followed by the massive release 'Goa Exit'. Martin Cooper has collaborated with numerous DJs and artists, and in 1996 produced the first Toires album for Florian Seriot. The breakthrough came after 'Lunar Attraction' 12'' on Koyote and the debut Asia 2001 album 'Ra'. In 1997 Asia 2001 was signed to Avatar Records, and in 1998 released the mega album 'Ama Zone', followed by 'Dreamland'. Both albums were a massive success worldwide, and were picked up not only by trance lovers. 'Abduction' was a more club trance oriented album, and was released after the 12'' EP 'X-Ray' that was widely played across Europe and NY. Asia 2001 has secured his place as one of the most popular and outstanding Goa Trance acts in the world, with live appearances in Berlin's Love Parade, all over Europe, Israel and Canada. He took New York and LA in a storm, with gigs in top clubs like Limelight and Tunnel, and appearances with leading artists including Carl Cox, Robert Leiner, Laurent Garnier, Jeff Miles amongs others. The latest album 'Amnesia' (2 CD), including re-mastered rare works and hits, was released in 2005 and concludes 10 years of activity. Asia 2001 continues to be one of the leading and most requested trance acts there is. Discography Dragon Force - Trans`Pact Guarana Cupana - Trans'Pact Arkology - Trans`Pact Mara-Djha - Trans'Pact Ra CD/LP - Trans'Pact Lunar Attraction EP - Koyote Strange World CD - Trans'Pact Asia 2001 Live CD - Trans'Pact Planetarium - Trans'Pact Psykadelic CD - Trans'Pact Vertige - Ceiba Records Ama Zone CD - Avatar Records Dreamland CD/LP - Avatar Records Abduction CD - Avatar Records X-Ray / Light on LA EP - Avatar Records The Prayer - Retrodelic Vibes - Avatar Records Trance (special version double CD) High Note / Taiwan Amnesia - 2X CD - Avatar Records