André Tanneberger aka ATB (born February 26, 1973 in Freiberg, Saxony, Germ… Read Full Bio ↴André Tanneberger aka ATB (born February 26, 1973 in Freiberg, Saxony, Germany) is a DJ, musician, and producer of trance, ambient and progressive house music.

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.

Marrakech
ATB Lyrics

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Ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure (Marrakech adventure)
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure (Marrakech adventure)

That familiar sound,
Explains what I'm feeling
I'm both lost & found,

Never been there before

That familiar sound,
Explains what I'm feeling
I'm both lost & found,
Never been there before

Chorus:
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure (Marrakech adventure)
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure (Marrakech adventure)

(Chorus)

Can't tell you how,
I even came to get here
Mysterious
Everything I hold dear

That familiar sound
Explains what I'm feeling
I'm both lost & found
Never been there before

(Chorus)

Marrakech adventure
Marrakech adventure
Marrakech adventure
Marrakech adventure

That familiar sound...
Explains what I'm feelin'...

I'm both lost and found...
Never been there before...

Overall Meaning

The song "Marrakech" by ATB is a journey of self-discovery and adventure in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. The repetition of the line "A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure" creates an interesting paradox. The words "ritual disgrace" seem to indicate a negative experience, while "Marrakech adventure" sounds like something positive. This tension between opposing forces is echoed throughout the song, creating a sense of exploration and discovery.

The singer is overwhelmed by the strange and exotic atmosphere of Marrakech but also feels a sense of familiarity. The line "That familiar sound, explains what I'm feeling" refers to some kind of auditory cue that triggers a sense of understanding or recognition. The singer is both lost and found, caught somewhere between two worlds.

The song evokes the sense of disorientation and wonder that can come from traveling to an unfamiliar place. The rhythms and sounds of Marrakech are woven into the music, creating a sense of immersion and sensory overload. The overall effect is a feeling of being transported to a far-off land, full of possibility and new experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
This adventure in Marrakech is both a ritual and somewhat scandalous.

A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure (Marrakech adventure)
This adventure is both a ceremonial practice and a source of scandal in Marrakech.

That familiar sound,
There is a sound that is familiar and recognizable to the singer.

Explains what I'm feeling
This sound is helping the artist express their emotions.

I'm both lost & found,
The artist is in a state of both confusion and self-discovery.

Never been there before
This is something completely new and unexperienced for the singer.

Chorus: A ritual disgrace, Marrakech adventure
The refrain expresses the idea that this adventure is at once ceremonial and scandalous.

Can't tell you how,
The artist does not know how they ended up in this situation.

I even came to get here
The artist does not understand how they arrived at this point in time.

Mysterious
The circumstances surrounding their arrival are unknown and somewhat secretive.

Everything I hold dear
The things that are important to the singer are at risk of being lost or compromised.

Marrakech adventure
This journey they are on is taking place in Marrakech.

That familiar sound...
The same familiar sound is present again, indicating its importance to the singer.

Explains what I'm feelin'...
Once again, the sound is helping the singer articulate their emotions and experiences.

I'm both lost and found...
The singer remains in a state of confusion and self-discovery.

Never been there before...
This is still uncharted territory for the artist.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON PURSSELL, ANDRE TANNEBERGER, BRUCE ELLIOTT-SMITH, PHILIP LARSEN

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