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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Desire
Blank & Jones Lyrics
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The lyrics to Blank & Jones's song Desire reflect a longing for someone or something that is seemingly out of reach. The singer is consumed by their desire, unable to hide or deny it. The repetition of the word "desire" throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of this feeling.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of uncertainty and risk, as the singer acknowledges the possibility of rejection or disappointment. Despite this, they are willing to take the chance and pursue their desire, even if it means facing the consequences.
Overall, the lyrics convey a strong emotional and psychological struggle, as the singer grapples with their desire and the potential consequences of acting on it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna be another player
I don't want to be seen as someone who just uses others for their own pleasure and satisfaction.
Wanna be the one who's taking chances
I want to be the one who is willing to take risks and put themselves out there, even if it means facing rejection or failure.
I wanna be the one who's got the fire
I want to be the one who is passionate and enthusiastic about life and pursuing their dreams.
'Cause life is all about experience
I believe that the purpose of life is to gain as many new and meaningful experiences as possible.
I wanna taste the music, feel the dance
I want to fully immerse myself in the beauty and joy of music and dance, and let myself be carried away by the sensations they evoke.
Let's take a chance, let's take a chance
Let's seize this opportunity and take a risk, even if we don't know what's going to happen next.
Desire, desire
This burning passion and longing that I feel inside motivates me to keep pursuing my dreams and goals.
I want you, I want you
I want to connect with someone on a deep and intimate level, and feel the warmth and affection that comes with that kind of relationship.
We're one desire
We share a common goal or aspiration that brings us together and unites us as a group or community.
I wanna know your love, I wanna feel your love
I want to experience the depth and intensity of your love and affection, and connect with you on an emotional and spiritual level.
I wanna be the one you're thinking of
I want to be the person who occupies your thoughts and fills your heart with joy and happiness.
Desire, desire
This powerful feeling of desire and longing burns within me, driving me forward and inspiring me to reach for greater things.
I want you, I want you
I desire your presence and company, and yearn to connect with you in a meaningful and soulful way.
We're one desire
We share a common purpose and passion that unites us and brings us closer together, in spite of our differences and separate paths.
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@patrycjafrak1822
My youth, my the best years. Today Im 38 and I still listen. 🤩❤️
@dinuionut5246
41, and seems like yesterday.
@monikawrobel8269
43 and still love it
@peterschmid6402
Schon 20 Jahre her. Wahnsinn wie die Zeit verfliegt.
Da merkt man aber erst, was für einen Zeitlosen Klassiker ihr da komponiert habt
@tonypeters188
danke für diese Kindheitserinnerungen @blank&jones ♥️♥️♥️♥️
@volgai9460
Good old days when they used to be real trance producers. Thanks anyway for this unforgettable track!
@andrzejb7039
ten numer jest nadal swietny ,....... a teledysk kladzie nie jeden dzisiejszy
@dlgltalaudlo5614
Great! 20 years old hit in best quality! My favourite track. Love you, guys!)
@nordiksky8272
One of the best track ever in electronic dance scene ... legendary track from legendary Artists :-)
@darcy_taylor3103
Lista ''Hop-Bęc'' Marcina Jędrycha wieczorami w RMF,niemiecka VIVA i czasy Technikum;-),fajne czasy i wspomnienia z tym duetem...