Among his most famous songs is “9pm (Till I Come)”, which topped the charts in the United Kingdom in 1998 and is widely regarded as the UK’s first Trance number one. The track features a guitar riff which became hugely popular. This guitar sound, which he accidentally found while experimenting with a new producing deck, became the trademark of his early hits. ATB continues to evolve and change with every album. His current style involves more vocals and varied sounds, with frequent pianos.
Despite only releasing a few more singles in the UK, namely “Don’t stop!” (No.3, 300,000 copies sold) and “Killer” (No.4, 200,000 copies sold), he still regularly releases music in his native Germany and in other parts of Europe, where he has scored big hits such as “I Don’t Wanna Stop” and his cover of Olive’s 1996 hit “You’re Not Alone”.
“Two Worlds” (2000) is a two-disc album based upon the concept of different types of music for different moods, with titles such as “The World Of Movement” and “The Relaxing World”.
ATB’s latest hits include uplifting “Ecstasy” and chilling “Marrakech”, both from the album “No Silence” (2004) and also released as singles.
In 2005, ATB released “Seven Years”, a compilation of 20 songs, including many greatest hits such as “The Summer”, “Let U Go”, “Hold U”, “Long Way Home”, and “I Don’t Wanna Stop”. Additionally, “Seven Years includes six new tracks: “Humanity”; “Let U Go (2005 Reworked)”; “Believe in Me”; “Trilogie, Pt. 2”; “Take Me Over”; and “Far Beyond”. Many of ATB’s recent albums have featured vocals from Roberta Carter Harrison, singer for the Canadian duo Wild Strawberries.
His next album was co-written by vocalist Tiff Lacey. “Trilogy” was released in 2007. The release of his second single “Justify” was moved from November 2006 to 2007. The single “Renegade” was released on 2007-04-12 and features Heather Nova.
On 2009-05-01 ATB released his latest album “Future Memories” featuring Josh Gallahan (a.k.a. jades) and others. The first single release of Future Memories which was also released on May 1st 2009 features What About Us and L.A. Nights.
His highly anticipated "Distant Earth" album was released 29th April 2011 and was comprised of 2CDs including combined work with Armin Van Buuren, Dash Berlin, Melissa Loretta and Josh Gallahan. A 3rd CD was also produced with all the club versions of the first CD hits. Singles released from the album include Twisted Love ft. Cristina Soto and Gold ft. JanSoon.
To date André continues to maintain a connection with his fans through social networking sites and still goes on tour.
9pm Reloaded
ATB Lyrics
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Mirage
Nimrodel, The Procession, The White Rider (9: 12)
(Latimer)
When he rides, my fears subside,
For darkness turns once more to light.
Through the skies, his white horse flies,
Once he wore grey, he fell and slipped away
From everybody′s sight.
The wizard of them all, came back from his fall
This time wearing white.
He has a certain air, as if he's never there,
But somehow far away.
And though he seems afar, like a distant star.
His warm he can convey.
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The lyrics to ATB's song 9pm Reloaded are actually a reference to a song called "Nimrodel" by the British progressive rock band Camel. The lyrics are taken from the song's middle section, titled "The Procession, The White Rider," which describes the mythical character of Nimrodel, a white horse-riding wizard who symbolizes hope and the triumph of good over evil.
The lyrics begin with the statement that when Nimrodel rides, the singer's fears subside because he brings light to the darkness. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for hope and renewal, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light that can guide us through.
The second stanza describes Nimrodel's transformation from a fallen figure, clothed in grey and out of sight, to a powerful wizard who has returned wearing white. This could represent a rebirth or a redemption arc, wherein Nimrodel has overcome his struggles and become a symbol of strength and hope for others to follow.
The final stanza emphasizes Nimrodel's otherworldly nature, describing him as "never there" yet somehow able to convey warmth from afar. This could be interpreted as a reference to a divine or heroic figure who inspires and guides from a distance.
Line by Line Meaning
When he rides, my fears subside,
The presence of the White Rider brings a sense of security and ease, making all worries disappear.
For darkness turns once more to light.
The White Rider has the power to transform darkness and bring back light.
Through the skies, his white horse flies,
The White Rider travels through the air on a white horse.
To find a land beyond the night.
The White Rider searches for a place that is beyond darkness and sadness.
Once he wore grey, he fell and slipped away
The White Rider was once in a state of sadness, but then disappeared from sight.
From everybody's sight.
No one knew where the White Rider went.
The wizard of them all, came back from his fall
The White Rider, who was considered the most powerful wizard, returned after his period of sadness.
This time wearing white.
Now the White Rider is wearing white, representing his newfound state of joy and positivity.
He has a certain air, as if he's never there,
The White Rider has an elusive nature that makes it seem like he's never really present.
But somehow far away.
Despite this, the White Rider is still able to convey a sense of warmth and comfort.
And though he seems afar, like a distant star.
The White Rider's distance can be compared to that of a faraway star in the sky.
His warm he can convey.
Nevertheless, the White Rider still has the ability to share his warmth and bring happiness to those around him.
Writer(s): André Tanneberger
Contributed by Kennedy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tony_bs86
Gracias a ATB en 1998 conoci lo hermoso que es la musica electronica, en esa epoca tambien conoci a Sasha & Digweed, cuando AVB se hacia llamar Alibi ahhh que buena epoca
@gtab84
That's Malta our little lovely island in the video...we have beautiful landscape and old places which are rare in the world
@phantom4800
ATB!!!! Is a Great DJ!!
@jumalx10
Awesome! 9PM never get's old.
@OlsiSaqe
WWOOWW I TOTALLY LIKE THIS RELOAD
@moistthings
saw him live in houston!!! so amazing!
@elpetete01
Esto si era electronica clasica buena!!
@MrCndz
"9 PM (Till I Come)" (Signum Mix) the best ver 4 ever
@thalissonguerra8502
I simply love it.
@szutyokahalszemebe
Original 4 ever!