Fans of the mighty Platipus Records will be only too aware of the extensive… Read Full Bio ↴Fans of the mighty Platipus Records will be only too aware of the extensive musical output of top act Art Of Trance (AOT). Since 1993, they’ve been unearthing gems of unparalleled purity. However, delve a little deeper and be astonished and amazed by just how linked to the label the act really is. For the AOT is none other than Platipus owner and Tai Pan – Simon Berry
From humble beginnings in the English countryside, Simon’s attention was turned from agriculture and rolling around in haystacks by the progressive sounds coming from Detroit in the late 80s. His peers’ love of Rock and Indie meant the countryside could offer little in the way of musical stimulation so it was logical for him to get the next tractor out of town. He was London bound…
At the age of 19, Simon hit the big smoke with the sole intention of listening to 24 hour pirate radio stations like Energy & Friends FM. Blagging himself into a job selling advertising space for “Rave” Magazine, Simon discovered that the nine to five lifestyle was not really conducive to clubbing and music making, so he quit…. after 2 days! At night, he discovered the legendary clubs, “Troll” and “Chemistry” where he heard music that ignited his soul. Hardfloor’s seminal classic “Acperience” blew this country boy’s mind and gave rise to Simon’s first and foremost recording project. The “Deeper Than Deep EP” was the first record by Art of Trance and was released on the newly assembled Platipus Records label, set up as a vehicle for his and like-minded others’ music. The second release on the label was Poltergeist’s “Vicious Circles”- a secret Simon project. While at the Drum Club one night Simon met Darren Emerson, Charlie Hall and Carl Cox. All asked for new copies of the record having worn out their acetates. Simon was flabbergasted that these DJs he respected were all after his record. Carl Cox loved it so much that he offered to remix the track and it was re-released in early 1995 making number 34 in the UK National charts.
During his earlier “Hardcore” period he met a young, like-minded musician, Claudio Guisanni, who was recording as one half of Urban Shakedown. Claudio had heard Simon’s first track and felt that it was in the same vein as the music he was making at the time. So the two decided to work together and the project name was Union Jack. The first track released under this name was “Two Full Moons and a Trout” and it was a true amalgamation of the sounds they both had in their hearts.
Art Of Trance debut album ‘Wildlife on One’ went on to sell over 30,000 copies worldwide. It typifies the real sound of AOT – earthy and organic with various sounds of nature intrinsically woven into the music. Emotion and humour are two of the ideals that Simon tries to infuse into his music and it’s this that sets his sound apart from the rest of the crowd. Art Of Trance is one of the most highly regarded dance acts around and over the years his music has been remixed by such luminaries as Adam Dived, Cygnus X, Capricorn, Circulation, Ferry Corsten, Silvio Ecomo and Man With No Name.
1999 was a very big year for the label, as well as for Art Of Trance. “Madagascar” was re-released with new remixes by Transa and scene golden boy, Ferry Corsten. It was one of the biggest club records of the year and paved the way nicely for the timely release of the album “Voice Of Earth”. A beautifully crafted album that conveys character, identity, freshness and stayed true to the vision that Simon founded the label on.
With so many changes in the music business, Platipus has kept up to speed with the ever-evolving dance environment. 2001 opened the doors to a new state of the art studio for Art Of Trance. Adjacent to the Platipus offices, it forged the return to form for AOT with “Killamanjaro.”
Projects with psychedelic trance don Simon Posford (Hallucinogen) led to the release of “Love Washes Over.”
2003 kicked off with Art Of Trance reworking several Platipus tracks, including a driving take on John Occlusion’s ‘Psycho Drums’ and his darkly melodic reworking of Jan Johnston’s ‘Calling Your Name’.
Unearthing new talent is a must for any label mogul. Neo & Farina (favourite of Radio 1s Dave Pearce) and Tony Rapacioli (under numerous aliases Kansai, Praha, Ratio, Rouge and Space Brothers) were nurtured by the AOT svengali. Rapacioli had been duly crowned with two consecutive DJ Mag Sure Player awards – Kansai’s ‘Rococo’ was hailed as: ‘a melodic trance record you can drop anywhere, anytime’. 2004 had produced what most people are referring to as Art Of Trance’s defining moment, in the form of Mongoose.
In May 2005, due to public demand Platipus were asked to re-issue the Cygnus X remix of Madagascar & Monsoon – both of which were out of press for some time. Art Of Trance spent the earlier part of the year compiling & mixing a new series called Tales Of The Unexpected, a whole new chapter in the 12 years young of PLATIPUS RECORDS. As the title states – this is not what one has come to expect from PLATIPUS. This went on to be a top seller for the label.
The Art Of Chill 2 was compiled by Simon Berry & mixed by soundtrack extraordinaire Jon Hopkins…
2006 saw remixes of the classic Union Jack track ‘Two Full Moons & A Trout’ as well as collaboration with Transglobal Underground vocalist Natasha Atlas, entitled ‘Persia’. Simon mixed and compiled ‘Tales of The Unexpected Chapter 2′ and started a new series entitled ‘The Big Freeze’ which was released in February 2007 to critical acclaim.
The classic albums by Art Of Trance and Union Jack are repackaged and re-released with a host of new mixes including live versions for 2009.
ART OF TRANCE has in the mean re-released the classic Madagascar in March 2009 with new remixes by RICHARD DURAND and PHIL CRAWF followed by a new single SWARM which includes an outstanding remix by TELEFON TEL AVIV.
In 2011, 'The Horn' was the first new release on Simon's new label Porcupine Records. This will be followed by a cover of Vangelis' masterpiece 'Chung Kuo' which will feature remixes by Orkidea, Kaukuta, Dingle, Meanda, Geedel and Catalyst.
From humble beginnings in the English countryside, Simon’s attention was turned from agriculture and rolling around in haystacks by the progressive sounds coming from Detroit in the late 80s. His peers’ love of Rock and Indie meant the countryside could offer little in the way of musical stimulation so it was logical for him to get the next tractor out of town. He was London bound…
At the age of 19, Simon hit the big smoke with the sole intention of listening to 24 hour pirate radio stations like Energy & Friends FM. Blagging himself into a job selling advertising space for “Rave” Magazine, Simon discovered that the nine to five lifestyle was not really conducive to clubbing and music making, so he quit…. after 2 days! At night, he discovered the legendary clubs, “Troll” and “Chemistry” where he heard music that ignited his soul. Hardfloor’s seminal classic “Acperience” blew this country boy’s mind and gave rise to Simon’s first and foremost recording project. The “Deeper Than Deep EP” was the first record by Art of Trance and was released on the newly assembled Platipus Records label, set up as a vehicle for his and like-minded others’ music. The second release on the label was Poltergeist’s “Vicious Circles”- a secret Simon project. While at the Drum Club one night Simon met Darren Emerson, Charlie Hall and Carl Cox. All asked for new copies of the record having worn out their acetates. Simon was flabbergasted that these DJs he respected were all after his record. Carl Cox loved it so much that he offered to remix the track and it was re-released in early 1995 making number 34 in the UK National charts.
During his earlier “Hardcore” period he met a young, like-minded musician, Claudio Guisanni, who was recording as one half of Urban Shakedown. Claudio had heard Simon’s first track and felt that it was in the same vein as the music he was making at the time. So the two decided to work together and the project name was Union Jack. The first track released under this name was “Two Full Moons and a Trout” and it was a true amalgamation of the sounds they both had in their hearts.
Art Of Trance debut album ‘Wildlife on One’ went on to sell over 30,000 copies worldwide. It typifies the real sound of AOT – earthy and organic with various sounds of nature intrinsically woven into the music. Emotion and humour are two of the ideals that Simon tries to infuse into his music and it’s this that sets his sound apart from the rest of the crowd. Art Of Trance is one of the most highly regarded dance acts around and over the years his music has been remixed by such luminaries as Adam Dived, Cygnus X, Capricorn, Circulation, Ferry Corsten, Silvio Ecomo and Man With No Name.
1999 was a very big year for the label, as well as for Art Of Trance. “Madagascar” was re-released with new remixes by Transa and scene golden boy, Ferry Corsten. It was one of the biggest club records of the year and paved the way nicely for the timely release of the album “Voice Of Earth”. A beautifully crafted album that conveys character, identity, freshness and stayed true to the vision that Simon founded the label on.
With so many changes in the music business, Platipus has kept up to speed with the ever-evolving dance environment. 2001 opened the doors to a new state of the art studio for Art Of Trance. Adjacent to the Platipus offices, it forged the return to form for AOT with “Killamanjaro.”
Projects with psychedelic trance don Simon Posford (Hallucinogen) led to the release of “Love Washes Over.”
2003 kicked off with Art Of Trance reworking several Platipus tracks, including a driving take on John Occlusion’s ‘Psycho Drums’ and his darkly melodic reworking of Jan Johnston’s ‘Calling Your Name’.
Unearthing new talent is a must for any label mogul. Neo & Farina (favourite of Radio 1s Dave Pearce) and Tony Rapacioli (under numerous aliases Kansai, Praha, Ratio, Rouge and Space Brothers) were nurtured by the AOT svengali. Rapacioli had been duly crowned with two consecutive DJ Mag Sure Player awards – Kansai’s ‘Rococo’ was hailed as: ‘a melodic trance record you can drop anywhere, anytime’. 2004 had produced what most people are referring to as Art Of Trance’s defining moment, in the form of Mongoose.
In May 2005, due to public demand Platipus were asked to re-issue the Cygnus X remix of Madagascar & Monsoon – both of which were out of press for some time. Art Of Trance spent the earlier part of the year compiling & mixing a new series called Tales Of The Unexpected, a whole new chapter in the 12 years young of PLATIPUS RECORDS. As the title states – this is not what one has come to expect from PLATIPUS. This went on to be a top seller for the label.
The Art Of Chill 2 was compiled by Simon Berry & mixed by soundtrack extraordinaire Jon Hopkins…
2006 saw remixes of the classic Union Jack track ‘Two Full Moons & A Trout’ as well as collaboration with Transglobal Underground vocalist Natasha Atlas, entitled ‘Persia’. Simon mixed and compiled ‘Tales of The Unexpected Chapter 2′ and started a new series entitled ‘The Big Freeze’ which was released in February 2007 to critical acclaim.
The classic albums by Art Of Trance and Union Jack are repackaged and re-released with a host of new mixes including live versions for 2009.
ART OF TRANCE has in the mean re-released the classic Madagascar in March 2009 with new remixes by RICHARD DURAND and PHIL CRAWF followed by a new single SWARM which includes an outstanding remix by TELEFON TEL AVIV.
In 2011, 'The Horn' was the first new release on Simon's new label Porcupine Records. This will be followed by a cover of Vangelis' masterpiece 'Chung Kuo' which will feature remixes by Orkidea, Kaukuta, Dingle, Meanda, Geedel and Catalyst.
Big Sky
Art of Trance Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Big Sky' by these artists:
11. John O’Callaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher I know this silence been here before I’m walking blinded th…
Abra Moore You say you're tired of this circus life. Tired of the…
Alexa Rose It was late at night somewhere on the 113 Playing California…
Annie Lennox Big sky I'm gonna hurt you Big sky You'll remember this Big …
Armin van Buuren I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Audrey Gallagher I know this silence been here before I'm walking blinded thr…
Audrey Gallagher/John O'Callaghan I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Audrey Gallagher/John O'Callahan I know this silence been here before I'm walking blinded thr…
Audrey Gallagher; John O'Callaghan I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Crush Luther Who doesn't want to be a big star in the…
Dave Pearce I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Eric Wagner/Probot My world has died All gusts and leaves Your wondrous life An…
Garrison Starr I want to see what you see A special kind of…
Glenn Hughes You're packing your suitcase You're closing the door Move on…
Hanz On Ayo I'm done committing crimes homey (I'm a star) All I wann…
Hotrats The Big Sky looked down on all the people looking up…
Hurrah I see nothing in their eyes There's nothing to replace the…
Hurrah! I see nothing in their eyes There's nothing to replace the…
Hüsker Dü Big sky, what a place Big town, big deal Big sky, blacks…
J.M. INC. (Big blue sky, but birds gonna sing if the) Sing if…
John O Callaghan feat.Qualities of Awareness I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O Callaghan Feat. Audrey Callagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
John O Callaghan ft Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O' Callaghan Feat Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
John O'Callaghan I know this silence - been here before. I'm walking blinded…
John O'Callaghan Feat Audrey I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O'Callaghan (Feat. Audrey Gallagher) I know this silence been here before I'm walking blinded thr…
John O'Callaghan feat. Audreay Gallagher I know this silence - been here before. I'm walking blinded…
John O'Callaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher [feat. Audrey Gallagher & Audrey Gallagher] I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O'Callaghan Feat. Audry Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
John O'Callaghan featuring Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O'Callaghan Signum & Ram [feat. Audrey Gallagher & Audrey Gallagher] I know this silence been here before I'm walking blinded thr…
John O'Callaghan(Solarsoul) I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
John OâCallaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher I know this silence been here before I'm walking blinded thr…
John OCallaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
John O´Callaghan feat. Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
John O’Callaghan Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Kate Bush They look down At the ground Missing But I never go…
kinks [the] Big Sky looked down on all the people looking up…
Lou Reed Big sky, big sky holding up the sun Big sky, big…
Luke Dowler Tragedy always comes so suddenly Just like a thief it comes…
m.i.k.e. (Big blue sky, but birds gonna sing if the) Sing if…
O'CALLAGHAN John I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
One More Girl Verse 1 They say the leaf never falls far from the…
Orville Peck Fell in love with a rider Dirt king, black crown Six months…
Probot My world has died All gusts and leaves Your wondrous life An…
Rachel Loy I've got this ego That got knocked down Walking real slow,…
Rank 1 vs John O`Callaghan and Audrey Gallagher I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded …
Ray Davies Big Sky looked down on all the people looking up…
Regi I know this silence, been here before. I'm walking blinded t…
Rose-Unlimited It was late at night somewhere on the 113 Playing California…
Runrig The light is on me All time is here I'm going down…
Said the Whale My grandfather picks wild flowers at the top of the…
Starr Garrison I want to see what you see A special kind of…
The Aquabats [Originally by The Kinks] big sky look down upon the people…
The Hot Rats Big Sky looked down on all the people looking up…
The Hotrats (The Kinks) Big Sky looked down on all the people looking…
The Isaacs The streets are jammed with traffic going nowhere. There's r…
The Kinks Big Sky looked down on all the people looking up…
The Wild Feathers Free as a highway Wild as the wind I can hear her…
Tom G. Warrior My world has died All gusts and leaves Your wondrous life …
Yo La Tengo Big sky looked down on, all the people looking up…
The lyrics are frequently found in the comments by searching or by filtering for lyric videos
More Genres
No Artists Found
More Artists
Load All
No Albums Found
More Albums
Load All
No Tracks Found
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found
@Lord_Gniewomir
2023 Armin we need you back !
@Jav02
And when did he leave?
@DTMelodicMetal
One of the most uplifting trance songs of all time
@KS-kb4zt
FUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARK 👆 👆
@moscowstyle6978
и никаких смартфонов
от проигрыша бегут мурашки, она входит в топ 10 моих любимых композиций!
@L1zt0p
2008 год, их тупо не было ещё)
@santiagogonzalez9428
Bow down to one of the best trance vocalist in the world Audrey Gallagher!!
@santiagogonzalez9428
=
O no comment :)@nathanmillo7451
Epic!!
@novaleigh6562
I agree she is the bomb