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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Ever Fallen In Love
Blank & Jones Lyrics
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You make me feel like dirt and I'm hurt
And if I cause a commotion
I only end up losing you and that's worse
Ever fallen in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
I can't see much of a future
Unless we find out now just what's to blame
And we won't be together much longer
Unless we realize that we both the same, that's what I'm saying
Ever fallen in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
You disturb my natural emotions
You make me feel like dirt and I'm hurt
And if I cause a commotion
I only end up losing you and that's worse, my pride
Ever fallen in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
Did you ever fall in love? Did you ever fall in love?
Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever?
Did you ever, ever fall in love? Did you ever, ever fall in love?
Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever?
The lyrics to Blank & Jones's song "Ever Fallen In Love" reflect the pain and confusion that come with an unfulfilling relationship. The singer expresses how his lover spurns his natural emotions, makes him feel unworthy, and disturbs his pride. He's hurt by the way they treat him, causing him to question his decisions and even consider whether falling in love with them was a mistake. Despite these feelings, he can't deny the intensity of his love and the fact that he's fallen for them.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Ever fallen in love with someone?" It's not just a simple question, but a way for the singer to express the complicated emotions he's experiencing. He asks if the listener has ever been in a situation where they realize they shouldn't have fallen in love with someone. The repeated question also highlights the universal nature of this feeling, as many people can relate to the pain of being in a difficult relationship.
The lyrics also seem to express a desire for clarity and understanding between the singer and their lover. He can't see a future for their relationship unless they figure out what's causing their problems. The singer acknowledges that they both play a role in the relationship's issues and that they need to recognize their similarities to move forward. It's a call for honesty and communication, even if it means confronting difficult truths.
Overall, the lyrics to "Ever Fallen In Love" are relatable to anyone who's experienced the pain, confusion, and heartache that can come with falling in love with the wrong person. It's a song that captures the universal feelings of vulnerability, hurt, and the desire for understanding in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You spurn my natural emotions
You reject and disregard the way I naturally feel
You make me feel like dirt and I'm hurt
You belittle me and it causes me emotional pain
And if I cause a commotion
If I express my feelings or disagree with you
I only end up losing you and that's worse
Our relationship suffers and I am left with feelings of loss
Ever fallen in love with someone?
Have you ever experienced the sensation of love for another person?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
Have your romantic feelings ever deepened or intensified?
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone?
Have you ever been deeply enamored with another person?
You shouldn't have fallen in love with
You made a mistake in loving this person, it was not a good choice
I can't see much of a future
I am not optimistic about what is to come
Unless we find out now just what's to blame
Our relationship will not last unless we identify and address the issues
And we won't be together much longer
Our relationship is likely to end soon
Unless we realize that we both the same, that's what I'm saying
We need to understand and accept each other's similarities in order to move forward
You disturb my natural emotions
Your actions and behavior interfere with my emotional well-being
And if I cause a commotion
If I express my feelings or disagree with you
I only end up losing you and that's worse, my pride
Not only do our relationship suffer, but my self-esteem and pride do as well
Did you ever fall in love? Did you ever fall in love?
Have you ever experienced the sensation of love for another person?
Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever?
Have you ever felt these intense emotions before?
Ever fallen in love? Did you ever, ever fall in love?
Have you ever been deeply enamored with another person?
Did you ever, did you ever, did you ever?
Have you ever felt these intense emotions before?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Shelley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mastakillahmaxiorz
BLANK AND JONES FTW !
@minotaur_GR
Brilliant absolutely brilliant !!!
@isaac.genesis
Beautiful song 👌
@mindaugaskliukas8667
Consistently good, for so many years!
@gkanaris
Proper Trance coming from the early 00's straight to the cheasy days of EDM
@JAVITHEMIRROR
Fantástico! Gracias por tan buena música.
@kassyosilva1437
Very nice music!
@darknessdrugslies
Fantastic One more time BLANK AND JONES! GREAT VOCAL!! GREAT AND ELEGANT SOUND!!
RAFAEL FROM VALENCIA SPAIN
@HansVanEijsden
Thanks! I like it! 😃
@frostmediaprod344
Has 00's vibe in it.. I like it.