It started in 1997 with their debut single Sunrise, the first step towards producing their own tracks. Nowadays, one cannot imagine the electronic elite without BLANK & JONES. 13 of their singles made it into the German Top 50, and three into the Top 20. Each and every album hit the Top 50, including two which climbed into the Top 10. They also scored a spectacular triple whammy by occupying the Top Ten album, singles and compilation charts simultaneously with Substance, Desire and The Mix respectively.
BLANK & JONES have teamed up with a number of top international stars in their career to date. The Cure mastermind Robert Smith, Bernard Sumner (New Order), Anne Clark, Sarah McLachlan and Claudia Brücken (Propaganda) have been immortalized on BLANK & JONES tracks, giving them a certain credibility way beyond the boundaries of dance music. Further evidence of their versatility can be seen in their contributions to the Café del Mar compilation series and their own chill-out albums, Relax and Relax (Edition 2). Next up, the people behind the Buddha Bar series have also made enquiries..
The release of the A Forest single and the accompanying album Monument in the USA last year also laid the foundations for BLANK & JONES to create a solid fanbase across the Atlantic.
Seven albums, 3 mix albums (The Mix 1-3) and 15 singles later, BLANK & JONES and their longstanding production colleague Andy Kaufhold have chosen this moment to collate their finest material on one release - The Singles. Comprising the best tracks and greatest successes of BLANK & JONES plus two brand new tracks, recorded exclusively for this album. “We felt the time had come to put all our singles together on one CD, “ Piet and Jaspa explain. “We prefer to see it as one step along the way, rather than a mere retrospective. A little breather before we move on to pastures new.“
Over 20 tracks were in the reckoning for The Singles collection, most of them penned by BLANK & JONES themselves. From the first single Sunrise via chart smashes such as Desire, DJ Culture and Beyond Time all the way to entrancing collaborations with the like of Elles DeGraaf on Mind Of The Wonderful, Claudia Brücken on Unknown Treasure and Steve Kilbey (The Church) on Revealed, the album is packed with original material. One of the few covers is, of course, A Forest with Robert Smith of The Cure on vocals.
An absolute must for fans is the all new WMC Retouch version of Nightfly, direct from the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), where BLANK & JONES headlined in March of this year. So new, the track was hot to the touch as it made its way onto the album, having been premiered to rave reactions at the dance convention. BLANK & JONES’ Nightfly WMC Retouch was the talk of the town the following morning on various online sites and blogs.
The album also features two completely new tracks. One is Somebody and the other is Catch, the newest single, based on Kosheen’s 1998 tune. Vocals supplied once again by the fantastic Elles DeGraaf.
BLANK & JONES have taken the utmost care in getting the sound right. Tracks have been remastered but not remixed. “Our aim was to retain the flair of each original track“ Piet and Jaspa elucidate. “We wanted them to sound just as they did when we made them, but clearer, in the same way as one restores a painting. You don’t paint it from scratch, you just bring out the colours again.“ Such loving attention to detail is typical of BLANK & JONES, making them the artists they are today, ready and able to see the bigger picture.
The album is also being released in Limited Edition format, in which The Singles are complemented by an additional DVD, bringing together all BLANK & JONES videos on one disc for the first time. The BLANK & JONES clips are something worth seeing, with a artistic quality rarely seen in such a genre. BLANK & JONES’ dramatic credentials are matched by their sense of humour. Numerous famous names have featured in their videos, including Estella Warren and Til Schweiger in Beyond Time, the latter having also directed the clip.
The DVD was produced and designed by Thomas Jahn, renowned as scriptwriter and director of “Knocking On Heaven’s Door“ and also the man responsible for The Hardest Heart, Mind Of The Wonderful, Perfect Silence and Desire.
The video for the latest single, Catch, was directed by Conchita Soares and Toni Froschhammer and features the thespian talents of TV actress Nadine. The piece will not only be presented on the music channels, but will also be shown at short film festivals over the summer.
BLANK & JONES’ roots are firmly placed in DJ culture. Year after year, millions of ravers around the globe feel the heat of their sensational sets at major events like Mayday, Nature One and Love Parade as well as in clubs all over the world. BLANK & JONES mix DJ and live, making the most of today’s technology. “We do everything digitally, on the basis of Final Scratch, which allows us to use our own edits and mixes, nothing comes straight from tape. Every set we play is unique, not only sound-wise but also in terms of what we play and how we play it. Roughly 60% of our set consists of our own repertoire, as where better to present our own material than via the DJ decks.“
BLANK & JONES are global players in the best sense of the word, with a worldwide reputation to match. They are more than welcome guests at the major festivals and raves in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Russia. At the beginning of the year, they played to 15,000 fans in St. Petersburg! They also travel further afield on a regular basis, to Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia.
2005 saw BLANK & JONES spend a lot of time in the USA, where A Forest proved to be a big success. Electronic music is growing and growing Stateside, so BLANK & JONES will return to LA, San Diego, San Francisco and many more cities in North America this year. Overwhelmingly positive reactions to Catch on the initial installment of the BLANK & JONES tour mean that the American fans can hardly wait for The Singles to be released. This will be the third BLANK & JONES US album.
Not content to rest on their laurels, Piet and Jaspa are already preparing an exciting, new and unusual project. On May 26th, BLANK & JONES will perform together with the Robert Schumann Kammerorchester conducted by Alexander Shelly in the Tonhalle Düsseldorf. The definitive electro-classical crossover extravaganza!
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April
Blank & Jones Lyrics
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Träum mich fort an einen fremden Ort
dieser Tag ist weiß und blau
seh die Schiffe, seh das Meer
und dir Wolken fliegen drüber her
dieser Tag ist blau und weiß
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
ber sieben große Meere will ich ziehn
denn die Wolken über diesem Meer
bringen dich nicht wieder her
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
im April
war's ein Märchen, war's ein Spiel
war's ein Traum, Du warst bei mir
so wie niemals vorher war ein Frieden hier
warst mein verlorenes Paradies
hab dir vorher alles schon verziehn
warst mein Anfang meine Insel mein zuhaus
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
wie ein Vogel will ich frei sein
alle Himmel dieser Erde will ich sehn
doch meine Sehnsucht holt dich nicht mehr her
denn dein Herz hat keine Flügel mehr
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
im April
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
im April
These lyrics from Blank & Jones's song "April" depict a sense of longing and nostalgia. The singer expresses a desire to escape to a different place, dreaming of a distant location. The day is described as being "white and blue," evoking a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The imagery of ships and the sea further enhance this feeling of yearning for escape and adventure. The clouds passing overhead carry a sense of longing, as they are unable to bring back the person or the love that has been lost. The mention of April adds a sense of remembrance and nostalgia, perhaps indicating that this month holds special significance to the singer.
The song explores themes of longing, freedom, and the pain of lost love. It speaks of wanting to be on top of a hill, wanting to fly and feel free again. The lyrics express the desire to travel across seven great seas, suggesting an ambition to explore and experience different parts of the world. However, the singer acknowledges that no matter how far they go, the clouds over the sea will not bring back the person they have lost. The mention of a lost paradise and forgiving the person prior to their departure reflects the complexity of the relationship and the depth of emotion tied to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Steh am Hafen, träum mich fort
Standing at the harbor, I dream of escaping
Träum mich fort an einen fremden Ort
Dreaming of being transported to an unknown place
dieser Tag ist weiß und blau
This day is peaceful and tranquil
seh die Schiffe, seh das Meer
Seeing the ships sailing on the ocean
und dir Wolken fliegen drüber her
And the clouds float above it all
dieser Tag ist blau und weiß
This day is serene and calm
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
I want to be on top of the hill
wieder fliegen wieder frei sein
To fly once again, to be free
ber sieben große Meere will ich ziehn
To travel across the seven great seas
denn die Wolken über diesem Meer
Because the clouds over this ocean
bringen dich nicht wieder her
Won't bring you back
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
This day is like the days of the past
im April
In the month of April
war's ein Märchen, war's ein Spiel
It was a fairy tale, it was a game
war's ein Traum, Du warst bei mir
It was a dream, you were with me
so wie niemals vorher war ein Frieden hier
Like never before, there was peace here
warst mein verlorenes Paradies
You were my lost paradise
hab dir vorher alles schon verziehn
I have already forgiven you for everything
warst mein Anfang meine Insel mein zuhaus
You were my beginning, my island, my home
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
I want to be on top of the hill
wie ein Vogel will ich frei sein
Like a bird, I want to be free
alle Himmel dieser Erde will ich sehn
I want to see all the skies of this Earth
doch meine Sehnsucht holt dich nicht mehr her
But my longing won't bring you back
denn dein Herz hat keine Flügel mehr
Because your heart no longer has wings
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
This day is like the days of the past
im April
In the month of April
dieser Tag ist so wie damals
This day is like the days of the past
im April
In the month of April
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cesarimm
Steh am Hafen, träum mich fort
Träum mich fort an einen fremden Ort
Dieser Tag ist weiß und blau
Seh die Schiffe, seh das Meer
Und dir Wolken fliegen drüber her
Dieser Tag ist blau und weiß
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
Wieder fliegen wieder frei sein
Über sieben große Meere will ich ziehn
Denn die Wolken über diesem Meer
Bringen dich nicht wieder her
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
War's ein Märchen, war's ein Spiel
War's ein Traum, Du warst bei mir
So wie niemals vorher war ein Frieden hier
Warst mein verlorenes Paradies
Hab dir vorher alles schon verzieh'n
Warst mein Anfang meine Insel mein Zuhaus
Ich will oben auf dem Hügel sein
Wie ein Vogel will ich frei sein
Alle Himmel dieser Erde will ich sehn
Doch meine Sehnsucht holt dich nicht mehr her
Denn dein Herz hat keine Flügel mehr
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
Meine Sehnsucht holt dich nicht mehr her
Denn dein Herz hat keine Flügel mehr
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
Dieser Tag ist so wie damals
Im April
@torstengraetz7714
Einer der besten und schönsten Songs überhaupt!!!!
@Andredatus
Sehnsucht... Norderney...meine zu Hause. Ich kenne jedes Bild... Jedes
Bild eine Erinnerung... Jedes Wort des Songs beschreibt das Erlebte...
jedes Gefühl, jede Erinnerung. Es ist der für mich bedeutungsvollste Ort
dieser Welt. Heimat meines Herzens. Danke Blank & Jones für diesen wundervollen Song, dieses Video, der einfach alles aussagt und beschreibt was ich dort erleben darf und durfte!
@userg135
Andre Dirk Wagner genau meiner Ansicht ;)
Nächstes Jahr geht's zum 11 nach Norderney :)
@skyfeel3644
Super song
@claus-dietermuller552
Ich sehne mich nach dieser Insel, der Milchbar sowie Blank&Jones. 2021 bin ich wieder da!
@tiefblauesmeer
WO ist das Meer und Sound in meinem Ohr ?! Sehnsucht, timeless...
@starguest19
Beautiful....
@IJones1987
Bei dem Song + Video bekommt man doch direkt wieder Lust die Norderney zu besuchen ;)
@AhmedMustafa-fb4bb
Morning theme . always u will enjoy great music from Blank & Jones .
@judistench2167
Beautiful guys making beautiful music 👍❤️🥂🎼🎹🎧💋