Ranked at number 7 in the world in the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll (up from nu… Read Full Bio ↴Ranked at number 7 in the world in the 2010 DJ Mag Top 100 Poll (up from number 23 in 2008 and number 9 in 2009) and tipped by both Paul van Dyk and Ferry Corsten as a future star, Gareth Emery is well on his way to becoming a fully paid up member of the global DJ elite. His podcast (The Gareth Emery Podcast) has fans all around the world and is regarded as one of the most consistent and exciting podcasts around. In 2009, Gareth Emery launched his own label - Garuda and has released tracks such as Exposure, Metropolis etc. Gareth Emery also delivers with his unique remixes. The highlight so far being the remix of Oceanlab's Lonely Girl featured in the Oceanlab Remixed album (June 09).

“Boring DJs be very afraid: Gareth Emery is about to kick your arse”. So said Mixmag, when in 2002, they took the bold step of predicting that a virtually unknown 22 year-old would rise to become a major dance music star. However, six years later, it’s likely that even their expectations have been well surpassed. His current tour diary reads like the departure board at London’s Heathrow Airport. Desert island raves in Indonesia and snow-drenched mountains in Vancouver sit alongside major global events like San Francisco’s iconic Love Fest and Holland’s 30,000 strong Trance Energy. The likes of Asian superclub Zouk and Bondi Beach in Sydney complete the picture: in short, you’ll find Gareth at a mouth-watering, hand-picked selection of the planet’s coolest clubs and events, including UK super brands like Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher.

When not on tour, he’s kept rakishly busy in his Cambridgeshire studio as one of the scene’s most in-demand producers and remixes. If you’re not familiar with anthems like ‘More Than Anything’, ‘Formentera What’ or his seminal classic ‘Mistral’, you’re probably a little out of touch with the modern dance scene, but suffice to say that Tiesto, Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten and Judge Jules are all big fans, and Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren liked his work so much that they both commissioned him to work on their respective labels (Vandit / Armind). However, the majority of his music is still released on his Five AM imprint, (described by DJ Mag as ‘the most consistent trance label in the world’), where he’s a co-owner and A&R. Whatever the label, one thing that’s clear is that Gareth Emery stamps his hallmark of quality on a record, people listen.

Always ahead of the game, Gareth was the one of the first leading DJs to embrace podcasting when he started his fortnightly radio show The Gareth Emery Podcast in early 2006. The show become an overnight success, immediately becoming an essential download for savvy dance music fans, and its widely imitated format has since helped to explode the popularity of dance music podcasts. It was also nominated for a Miami WMC IDMA Award for ‘Best Podcast’ along with Roger Sanchez and Pete Tong in 2007.

Although he always ranked well in the annual DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, he became cynical about the amount of advertising and self-promotion that DJs put into it, and in 2013 asked fans not to vote for him.

Gareth haș worked with a number of collaborators and vocalists, including his sister Roxanne Emery.

Cloudline
Gareth Emery Lyrics

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Take me to your water lay me on your shore
Take me to your water lay me on your shore

I want to come in deeper but
The water is so cold
I want to come in deeper but
The water is so cold

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up
I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up
I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky
I'll jump up
I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky

I'll jump up
I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gareth Emery Joseph's song "Cloudline" describe the desire to explore and go deeper into a new experience, symbolized by water. The singer is asking to be taken to the water's edge and laid on the shore, representing a chance to dip their toes into something new. However, they express hesitation and a sense of discomfort, as the water is described as cold. This could indicate a fear of the unknown or reluctance to fully immerse themselves in this new experience.

The chorus shifts the focus to a high dive, an even more daring and exhilarating adventure. The singer longs to be shown this high dive, which represents an opportunity to take a risk and go to greater heights. They express their willingness to jump and take flight, figuratively falling through the cloudline. This suggests a desire for liberation and exploring new heights, breaking through the limitations that hold them back.

Overall, the song portrays the conflicting emotions of wanting to explore and experience something new while also feeling fearful and uncertain about diving in fully. It captures the excitement and trepidation that often come with embracing change and pushing oneself beyond their comfort zone.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to your water lay me on your shore
Bring me to a place of tranquility and safety, where I can find solace and peace

I want to come in deeper but The water is so cold
I desire to explore and delve further into this experience, but I am hesitant due to the intimidating and harsh nature of it

Show me the high dive, so high up in the sky I'll jump up I'll take flight - fall through the cloudline
Reveal to me a challenge or opportunity that seems dauntingly distant, and I will eagerly embrace it, soaring through the obstacles that lie ahead

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Allison Closner, Andrew Stonestreet, Meegan Closner, Natalie Closner

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