Randy Seidman's May 2026 Chart: Ten Progressive House Cuts with Depth and Soul
Randy Seidman, a veteran of the progressive and deep house scene with roots in Chicago, delivers a cohesive and emotionally resonant selection for May 2026. Ten tracks mostly locked at 122 BPM, creating a flow that reads more like a unified DJ set than a random playlist. The result is a collection that balances melancholy, groove, and moments of controlled catharsis.
The chart opens with Elephant Call (Extended Mix) by C Ï A G A, a six-minute piece that builds tension through layers of organic synthesizers and subtle tribal percussion. It is followed by Zarqa from Dan Ficara, nearly seven minutes of progressive house infused with Middle Eastern influences that bring exoticism without falling into cliché. Third comes Something About U by &friends featuring JOSEPH (UK), introducing an emotionally direct vocal dimension with a memorable hook rooted in modern soul.
The centrepiece arrives with In The Air Tonight (Extended Version) by Greg Cerrone, a reinterpretation of Phil Collins' classic approached with both reverence and personal vision, building an expansive version that preserves the dramatic weight of the original. Sauti, featuring the African Children's Choir, adds a spiritual and global dimension that connects with the finest ceremonial afro-house.
- Elephant Call – C Ï A G A: Tribal, immersive opening.
- Zarqa – Dan Ficara: Progressive house with Mediterranean and Arabic colour.
- In The Air Tonight – Greg Cerrone: A monumental rereading of Collins' classic.
- Sauti – Francis Mercier, Faul & Wad: African spirituality in electronic form.
- Paradium – Franky Wah: The most introspective and architecturally ambitious cut, at 123 BPM.
Breathe (Notre Dame Remix) by BOg and Afnan Prince is the longest track on the chart at 7:42, justifying every second with masterful progressive development. The closing Skyfall by Danblast and 9Department delivers ascending energy to seal the selection with force. A chart that confirms Seidman as a curator of impeccable taste and authority within the global progressive scene.
