The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
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Above & Beyond Lyrics
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The way you do
I ain't getting high babe
You ain't getting high babe
The way I do
It's all in your mind babe
Move on up, up the screen
You're gonna move on up
You're gonna move on up
Up the screen you'll go
Hey, move on up
Just believe
You're gonna move on up
Start to see
You're gonna move on up
Paving your own road
There is a sign babe
It's what you choose
It's all in your mind babe
Look at the sky babe
It's there for you
And it's all in your mind
You're gonna move on up, up the screen
You're gonna move on up
Just believe
You're gonna move on up
Up the screen you'll go
You're going to move on up
Just believe
You're gonna move on up
Start to see
You're gonna move on up
Paving your own road
Move on up, start to see
You're going move on up
Just believe
You're going move on up
Just believe in you
You're going move on up
Start to see
You're going move on up
Just believe
You're going to move on up
And start to see your own road
Move on up
Move on up
Move on up
Move on up
The song "Move On Up" by Above & Beyond conveys a message of personal empowerment and the importance of mental strength. The lyrics speak of the difference in the way two individuals handle their struggles- one is not getting high like the other, and the singer encourages the person to move on up, paving their own road, and believing in themselves. The lyrics suggest that our mindsets and attitudes play a significant role in how we tackle life's challenges.
The repeated phrase "Move on up" signifies progress and moving forward, and it is emphasized several times in the song. The image of moving up the screen also suggests advancement and growth. The lyrics also speak to the idea that we are in control of our thoughts and choices- "It's what you choose" and "There is a sign babe, it's what you choose." The encouragement to look at the sky and believe that it is there for you underscores the idea that we can create our own reality and manifest our desires.
Overall, "Move On Up" is a positive and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their thoughts and actions, believe in themselves, and keep moving forward towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't getting high babe
The way you do
I am not experiencing the same level of ecstatic joy that you feel
I ain't getting high babe
You ain't getting high babe
The way I do
I am not experiencing the same level of ecstatic joy as you, and vice versa
It's all in your mind babe
The perception of your reality is created and shaped by your conscious and subconscious thoughts
Move on up, up the screen
You're gonna move on up
Up to believe
You're gonna move on up
Up the screen you'll go
As you continue to progress in your life, you will develop a stronger sense of confidence and self-belief, leading to an upward movement towards success and fulfillment, akin to ascending up a screen or ladder
Hey, move on up
Just believe
In order to move upwards and reach your goals, it is important to maintain a positive outlook and have faith in yourself and your abilities
Start to see
You're gonna move on up
Paving your own road
As you gain more experience and insight into your path, you will begin to forge your own unique trail towards success and personal growth
There is a sign babe
It's what you choose
The universe offers guidance and opportunities to everyone, but ultimately it is up to the individual to make choices and decisions that shape their journey
Look at the sky babe
It's there for you
And it's all in your mind
The vastness and beauty of the world exist for everyone to enjoy, but it is up to the individual to cultivate a positive and receptive mindset in order to fully appreciate and benefit from them
Move on up, start to see
You're going move on up
Just believe
With a clear vision and unwavering conviction in oneself, one can make steady and meaningful progress towards their goals and aspirations
You're going move on up
Just believe in you
You're going move on up
Start to see
You're going move on up
Just believe
You're going to move on up
And start to see your own road
Success and happiness are within reach for everyone, as long as they have faith in themselves and their journey towards self-actualization and self-discovery
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dino Martinić
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DJPaulWest
For anyone who’s interested in getting a deeper understanding of what you're listening to… I’ve pulled together a mini-study of the set - demystifying the art of DJing and showing that it isn’t just pushing buttons! :)
Mood
The overall mood of the set was fairly chilled and melodic in nature – very much in line with the kind of music which Above & Beyond produce (and therefore it comes as no surprise that virtually every track played was produced by them!). The lower/mid intensity storytelling here aligns very well with the energy of the absolutely stunning location – overlooking the islands and water – and the notion of being high-up and in a spacious surrounding is mirrored by the soaring melodies - putting people ‘into their heads’ and making them feel emotions.
Energy/Intensity
Overall, the BPM of the set (which is the biggest driver of energy) started at 122 in order to set the scene; every few tracks this was moved up by ½ BPM – peaking at 125 BPM for the final 3 tracks of the set.
Whilst there was small but constant movement in the tempo (BPM), the intensity and mood tracks provided the unity / ‘glue’ to hold the set together - which remained fairly consistent.
The tracks played were progressive in nature (more complex) and therefore were not driven by any one frequency – but more-so the frequency spectrum was filled. As such the mix & blend time was usually fairly minimal – to guard against any clashes between the melodies of the two tracks in the mix. For example – for their track “Believer” (playing from 7:45 to 12:02), as the energy / main motif of the track ends at 12:02 (leaving just the percussion and bass stabs) this is the mix point for the following track “Sweetest Heart” – where the percussion is brought through at 12:15, and the motif of this track starts at 12:32. This is fairly standard practice for DJs mixing complex progressive tracks.
In terms of key observations and emphasising what was done very well:
Marrying Energy with the Environment
Above & Beyond (Tony and Paavo here) do a very good job of aligning the energy of the music with the energy of the location. The track selection was chosen to make the crowd ‘feel’ an emotion; using lots of longer motif melodies driven by the highs and mid frequencies.
(to note - where house tracks are driven by motifs/loops which are 4, 2 and even 1 beat in length, this makes people want to dance. When motifs are 8, 16, 32+ beats in length, while they are still 'dance' music tracks, they have the effect of moving people emotionally, more than physically. Hence the longer motif lengths chosen here by Tony and Paavo are an appropriate. Stunning location and well-chosen track selection)
Stability Vs Movement
Much as with the observation made for the Hernan Cattaneo Cercle set, there isn’t a lot ‘movement’ in the set construction. The intensity of the tracks and the mood remain relatively consistent, as does the overall ‘feel’ of the set – characterised by mid and higher frequencies of the melodies / vocals.
However, as they are playing progressive tracks (where the tracks themselves have a lot of movement within them) the tracks act as an appropriate contrast to the stability of the set structure.
As mentioned above, Tony and Paavo do in fact move the BPM up in small increments every few tracks (from 122 to 125), so in this respect they are actively managing the energy of the crowd upwards throughout the set. For example see the energy difference @8:40 versus @1:16:00 (although, you’ll also note the percussion intensity is also greater for the second clip). This provides a marginal upward movement in energy.
Note – (as mentioned on the Hernan Cattaneo set) for other sub-genre’s of house music, the tracks are produced more like ‘components’ or individual ‘characters’ and designed to be layered by the DJ, whereas for progressive house tracks they are structured almost like a microcosm of a DJ set – 4 beat bass stabs dominate one moment, then gentle mid-frequency piano keys emerge while higher frequency pads creep upon you, filling the sonic range – and these ‘characters’ dance with each other – different frequencies, different motif lengths moving in and out of focus. It therefore makes complete sense that where the tracks are complex and have movement, the structure of the set offers stability and unison in holding the experience together.
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If you're interested in reading commentary on other Cercle DJ sets; I've included a list of the Cercle video links with my commentary at the top:
Martinez Brothers at CÉ LA VI Marina Bay Sands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29LwM9Xa6l8&lc=Ugw8FjXRTwNr_igsxEh4AaABAg
Blond:ish in Sint Maarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4IAkS-1-w&lc=UgyYS7pegfiMkfHUmKx4AaABAg
Lee Burridge at Omnia Bali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h96MGcsi7GQ&lc=UgyXBVeIehYJkpXra-R4AaABAg
Hernán Cattáneo at Cercle Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Easqg4SUl2Q&lc=Ugz6nHNUJYRxJcvLxhh4AaABAg
Black Coffee at Salle Wagram: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGqg_ZzThDU&lc=UgxQT39JEwTd-j7E1Ax4AaABAg
More to come soon!
@dafebeme2
I was there! This was, no doubt, one of the top three experiences of my life. I couldn't believe I could get a ticket since I thought those were so expensive because of the few people I always see in Cercle videos venues. They playing in my country was an absolute shock, so I get to the pre inscription link to the tickets and made it to the first ones on the list without expecting much, but amazingly it only was like 80 Euro so I bought it without hesitation. The hype, the 400 kms motorcycle ride from Bogotá to Guatapé, the small beautiful town, the walking up to the top, the sound, the show, the sunset, the insane night rave. It was absolutely perfect. Thanks Cercle. Edit: For those asking, I am the guy who removes his sunglasses at 1:10:02
@patrickobrien1332
AMAZING! I love this story! It looks incredible.
@ricardocaetano9243
Thanks for sharing. It's the first experience i've read by someone attending this amazing events. This one was the first i caught live online on Facebook.
@bobpaquin1
While I was watching this jaw-dropping stunner, I was wondering just these questions... how did those lucky few get there, how much did it costs, did they walk up. Yay for you to experience this!
@lajulalaromers221
paaaa muy sarpado
@FrancisPowlesland
Jealous!!!! ;)
@aboveandbeyond
Thanks for having us, Cercle!
@ayanda1271
De nada!
@Cercle
❤️
@nazmazgani1843
I’ve been checking for this set daily! So happy it’s finally posted!