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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What You Need
Blank & Jones Lyrics
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I searched to find a love within
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love, you see
I came back to let you know
Some people go around the world for love
But they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, to do for love
You tried everything but you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love what I would not do
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
But I'm in a daze from your love, you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you, I can't let go
But then I only want the best, it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Do for love what I would not do
In my world, only you
In my world, only you make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Do for love what I would not do
The lyrics to Blank & Jones's song "I Love You" express the deep, overwhelming feeling of being in love with someone and the lengths that one is willing to go for that love. The first verse sets the stage for the song, as the singer notes that they have been searching for a love within themselves, but ultimately came back to the person they love. This person has a hold on the singer that is so strong, they cannot let go. The second verse reconnects the listener with the singer's surroundings, noting that their friends do not understand the singer's love-induced daze. The third verse takes a step back and emphasizes the universal desire for love that people have around the world, but often cannot find. The chorus is repeated multiple times throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that love can make us do things we never thought possible, and that it often takes only one person to drive us to that level of commitment.
The lyrics of "I Love You" resonate with many people, as a number of individuals are often willing to go above and beyond to demonstrate their love for their significant others, even if it means doing something they never thought themselves capable of doing. This song is truly heartwarming and speaks to the power of love and the importance of finding someone who makes us feel complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you wonder where I've been
I know you're curious about my absence
I searched to find a love within
I looked for love within myself
I came back to let you know
I returned to inform you
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
I have feelings for you and can't shake them off
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are questioning what's going on with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love, you see
I'm lost in love with you
Some people go around the world for love
Some people travel the world in search of love
But they may never find what they dream of
But they might not discover what they desire
What you won't do, to do for love
What people won't do in the name of love
You tried everything but you don't give up
You attempted everything, but you're not quitting
In my world only you
In my life, it's only you
Make me do for love what I would not do
You inspire me to do things for love that I would not otherwise do
But then I only want the best, it's true
However, I only desire the finest, that's the truth
I can't believe the things I do for you
I'm amazed at what I'm willing to do for you
Do for love what I would not do
Do things for love that I wouldn't do normally
In my world, only you
In my world, it's only you
Make me do for love what I would not do
You inspire me to do things for love that I would not otherwise do
Make me do for love what I would not do
You inspire me to do things for love that I would not otherwise do
Do for love what I would not do
Do things for love that I wouldn't do normally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alfons Kettner, Bobby Caldwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bettinavogel5638
We so much need another Summer hit this year- it is so amazing. Writting from Denmark we would love to drive down to Milchbar- I would love an evening there. Have all your relax albumsand I love them
@ALecR_
...плавно...на восходящих...закрыв глаза...👍
@a2izo
That was pretty good, definitely did justice to the original.
@CubaLibre2k10
Einfach perfekt für den Sommer !! <3
@tjeffrey830
We need more Vinyl releases!!!
@doclift-more8274
Love these guys
@clooney3507
Ich verstehe YouTube-Psychologie nicht. Warum hat jeder geniale neue Song von B&J so wenig Aufrufe? Die Band hat doch einen gewissen Bekanntheitsgrad und Wiedererkennungswert. Die Soundqualität und Produktion ist immer auf aller höchstem Niveau. Also stimmt was mit der Marketingstrategie nicht? Die Musik hat jedenfalls viel mehr Zuspruch und Verbreitung verdient.
@hakantuerk9758
Mehr mehr davon Blank&Jones!!
@obedisayriveratorres
son los mejores
@Bajazo
Great ☀♥