D'Agostino's first release was "Noise Maker Theme", a double-A sided record with a track by Daniele Gas on the other side, which launched the Noise Maker label, under the direction of Italian house producer Gianfranco Bortolotti. D'Agostino would continue working with Daniele Gas, as well as Mauro Picotto's production team for the following years.
His 1999 single "Bla Bla Bla" became a major European hit. He described this single as "a piece I wrote thinking of all the people who talk and talk without saying anything!"[1] Other hit singles included L'Amour Toujours, "Another Way", "La Passion", "The Riddle", as well as "Super (1, 2, 3)", "'Carillon" (remix of Italian DJ Magic Box) and, more recently "Goodnight".
As a DJ, D'Agostino is known as one of the "pioneers of Mediterranean Progressive Dance"[2] consisting of minimalistic sounds and catchy, latin melodies and especially mediterranean melodies. As a producer, Gigi D’Agostino’s strength - or "Gigi Dag", the pseudonym he uses for himself in club productions - lies in transforming a piece, originally destined only for the discos, into a success for the main-stream public.
After successes like "Sweetly", he entered in the team of Gianfranco Bortolotti, the general manager of Media Records and suddenly reached the top of the hit parades. His single "FLY", published in 1996 with BXR Noise Maker, the label created by Media Records for the Mediterranean Progressive house, reached the top of the sales in Italy. This was followed by his single "Gigi's Violin".
Subsequently Gigi D'Agostino released the song "Angel's Symphony" with R.A.F. by Mauro Picotto, a friend from Media Records. His biggest project was the self-titled album Gigi D'Agostino, consisting of 19 tracks, which sold over 60,000 copies.
L'Amour Toujours album (1999).
L'Amour Toujours album (1999).
After his rise to success, Gigi D'Agostino musical style changed, with his sound becoming more melodic, at midway between House and Progressive, with more energetical and melodical sonorities and less obsessive rhythms.
In 1997 he released the single "Gin Lemon", followed by 1998 "'Elisir (Your Love)" (1998), "Cuba Libre" (1999) and "Bla Bla Bla" (1999). He later released the album Eurodance Compilation which contained 5 unpublished tracks. With this compilation he obtained the Platinum Disc and was awarded with "Best Producer in 1999" at the Italian Dance Awards. In October, Gigi D’Agostino released another hit single, entitled "Another Way".
In 1999 his album, L'Amour Toujours (released in 2001 in the United States), including 23 tracks on two CDs including the song "L'Amour Toujours", brought him to the 10th position in the sales parade in Italy and as a result he reached the Platinum Disc.
2000s
In 2000, his remake of the Nik Kershaw song "The Riddle" sold 1,000,000 copies in Germany, and 200,000 copies in France. He also released the albums Tecno Fes (August 2000) and Tecno Fes E.P. Vol. 2 (December 2000).
In 2001 he released L'Amour Toujours E.P., consisting of 3 songs: two new versions of "L'amour Toujours" and "Un giorno credi", a single made in collaboration with Edoardo Bennato. "Un giorno credi" reached the top of the parades in Italy and became one of the most played songs in the national and international music networks. He was also awarded with "Best DJ-producer of the year" at the "Red Bull Awards" in Italy.
In 2001 he also released the hit "Super", as a result of a collaboration with Albertino (an Italian music artist), which won him the awards "Best Dance Producer" at the PIM (Italian Music Award); and "Public Award" at the Danish DJs Award in Copenhagen, Denmark. In December of that year he released Il Grande Viaggio, a compilation of his favourite songs, including old electronic pieces and new rhythms and melodies. As a result, he was awarded with "Best Dance Producer" at the Italian Dance Awards.
On July 15, 2004, his compilation "Euro Dance" won Platinum certification with 120,000 copies sold in a few weeks.
Il Grande Viaggio Vol. 1.
Il Grande Viaggio Vol. 1.
Tecno Fes Vol. 2.
Tecno Fes Vol. 2.
L'Amour Toujours II.
L'Amour Toujours II.
Gigi D'Agostino has played in some well known clubs throughout Europe including in Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and England (in 1996 he played at the Ministry of Sound in London with Mauro Picotto) .
In 2006 he created his own new record label, called "Noisemaker Hard", to differentiate the style of music released under his older record label, "Noisemaker".
In 2007 Gigi released Lento Violento e Altre Storie, a compilation which contains two CDs and his new 35 Lento Violento songs. The most important hit is "Ginnastica Mentale".
After some months, he released the compilation "La musica che pesta" under the name "Lento Violento Man" which contains two CDs for a total of 38 unmixed tracks.
Discography
Albums
* Gigi D'Agostino (1996)
* The Greatest Hits (1996)
* A Journey Into Space (1996)
* Gin Lemon E.P. (1997)
* Tanzen (1999)
* L'Amour Toujours (1999)
* Tecno Fes vol. 1 (2000)
* Tecno Fes Vol. 2 (2000)
* Gigi The Best (2001)
* Underconstruction 1: Silence E.P. (2003)
* Underconstruction 2: Silence Remix (2004)
* Underconstruction 3: Remix (2004)
* L'Amour Toujours II (2004)
Compilation
* Le Voyage 96 (1996)
* Le Voyage Estate (1996)
* Progressive Hyperspace (1997)
* Eurodance '99 (2000)
* Il Grande Viaggio Vol. 1 (2001)
* Il programmino di Gigi D'agostino (2003)
* Live At Altromondo (Exclusive Edition) (2003)
* Live At Altromondo Part II (Exclusive Edition) (2004)
* Laboratorio 1 (2004)
* Benessere 1 (2004)
* Laboratorio 2 (2005)
* Laboratorio 3 (2005)
* Disco Tanz (2005)
* Some Experiments (2006)
* Lento Violento (2007)
* Suono Libero (2008)
Singles
* 1995:
o "Sweetly"
o "New Years Day"
o "Gigi's Violin / Elektro Message"
o "Fly"
o "Angel's Simphony"
* 1997
o "Music (An echo deep inside)"
o "Gin Lemon"
* 1998
o "Elisir (Your Love)"
* 1999
o "The Riddle"
o "The Riddle Remix"
o "La Passion"
o "La Passion Remix"
o "The Riddle feat. Bla Bla Bla"
o "Cuba Libre"
o "Bla Bla Bla"
o "Another Way"
* 2000
o "Reanimator feat. Vanilla Ice - Ice ice baby 2001" (Remix)
* 2001
o "Super" (with Albertino)
o "Magic Box - Carillon" (remix)
o "L'Amour Toujours"
* 2002
o "Put on your red shoes" (remix)
o "Te Aviso,Te Anuncio" (remix)
* 2004
o "Silence"
o "Gigi & Molly - Con il nastro rosa"
o "Gigi's Goodnight"' (Gigi D'agostino & Pandolfi)
o "Summer of Energy"
* 2005
o "Wellfare"
o "I Wonder Why"
* 2006
o "L'Amour Toujours (I'll Fly With You)" (AATW release with remixes - UK)
the way
Gigi D’Agostino Lyrics
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Ever knowing the way
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Ever knowing the way
They made up their minds
And they started packing
They left before the sun came up that day
An exit to eternal summer slacking
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?
They drank up the wine
And they got to talking
They now had more important things to say
And when the car broke down they started walking
Where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved with gold
And it's always summer
They'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happier there today, today
Make it home, don't care
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Oh no, they don't care
Make it home, don't care
Ever knowing the way
The children woke up
And they couldn't find them
They left before the sun came up that day
They just drove off and left it all behind them
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And it's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happier there today, today
(Then they were today)
Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And it's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today, today
Make it home, don't care
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Make it home, don't care
Ever knowing the way
The lyrics of Gigi D'Agostino's song "The Way" tell a story of a couple who decides to leave their mundane lives behind and embark on a journey without a clear destination. The refrain "Make it home, don't care" implies that they have no intention of returning home and are indifferent to any consequences that may come with their decision. The repetition of "Oh no, they don't care" throughout the song emphasizes how little they care about what they are leaving behind.
The verse that talks about the couple drinking wine and talking suggests that they may have been unhappy with their lives and looking for a change. They eventually venture out in a car, but when it breaks down, they continue on foot, further emphasizing their commitment to their journey.
The line "Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved with gold," followed by "and it's always summer, they'll never get cold," signifies the couple's belief that they will live an idyllic life free of any hardships. The final line "They wanted the highway, they're happier there today," further reinforces this idea.
Overall, "The Way" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly following one's desires without considering the consequences. While the couple in the song may have found temporary happiness, their decision to leave without a plan ultimately leads to their downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Make it home, don't care
The singer just wants to reach home, but doesn't have any concern for anything else.
Oh no, they don't care
The people involved in the story don't care about anything but their own desires.
Ever knowing the way
The people have no clear direction, but they keep moving without knowing where they are headed.
They made up their minds
The people have already decided to leave and move on, without any hesitation.
And they started packing
The people started getting ready to leave for their new adventure.
They left before the sun came up that day
The people wanted to leave early in the morning without any delay.
An exit to eternal summer slacking
The people wanted to escape from the tedious routine life and go to a place where they can relax forever.
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?
The people don't have any clear goals or direction in their life, and they don't know where their current actions will lead them.
They drank up the wine
The people indulged in pleasure, enjoying themselves without any concerns or responsibilities.
And they got to talking
The people started discussing the things that they wanted to do and were happy that they took this decision.
They now had more important things to say
The people were talking about things that were important to them in their life.
And when the car broke down they started walking
When the people failed to achieve their goal, they continued walking, without any clear destination or direction.
Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved with gold
The people have the perception that their current path is full of opportunities for prosperity and success.
And it's always summer, they'll never get cold
The people think that this path will always be pleasant and enjoyable, without any hardships or problems.
They'll never get hungry
The people believe that they will always have enough resources and won't have to work for their needs.
They'll never get old and gray
The people think that they can continue enjoying their life without facing any problems associated with aging.
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
The people are wandering aimlessly, without any clear direction or purpose.
They won't make it home
The people may not find the home they are looking for, as they don't have any clear direction or goals.
But they really don't care
The people are so lost in their own desires that they don't care about anything else.
They wanted the highway
The people want to go on their own path, without following the rules or societal expectations.
They're happier there today, today
The people may not have found the home they were looking for, but they are happy in their own way.
The children woke up
Someone wakes up to find the people missing.
And they couldn't find them
The children start searching for the people who are missing, without any luck.
They just drove off and left it all behind them
The people left their old life behind and moved on without any concern for their previous life and responsibilities.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anthony M. Scalzo
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Noemi Garcia
They made up their minds
And they started packing
They left before the sun came up that day
An exit to eternal summer slacking
But where were they going Without ever knowing the way?
They drank up the wine
And they got to talking
They now had more important things to say
And when the car broke down They started walking
Where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved with gold
And It's always summer,
they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happier there today , today
...
The children woke up
And they couldn't find them
They Left before the sun came up that day
They just drove off
And left it all behind them
But Where were they going Without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved in gold
And It's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They Won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved in gold
And It's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They Won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today
Professor Lucas Tavares
Não tem problema a música ser do fastball, o que interessa é a genialidade por trás da versão. Gigi d’Agostino gênio !!!! Sempre gênio !!! #gigidag
Noemi Garcia
They made up their minds
And they started packing
They left before the sun came up that day
An exit to eternal summer slacking
But where were they going Without ever knowing the way?
They drank up the wine
And they got to talking
They now had more important things to say
And when the car broke down They started walking
Where were they going without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved with gold
And It's always summer,
they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happier there today , today
...
The children woke up
And they couldn't find them
They Left before the sun came up that day
They just drove off
And left it all behind them
But Where were they going Without ever knowing the way?
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved in gold
And It's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They Won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today
Anyone could see The road that they walk on is paved in gold
And It's always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll Never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows Wandering off somewhere
They Won't make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today
Eli Almeida
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Habedou Defiant
I always thought this was the original but it isn't.
Still great album by Gigi
John deacon
Amo essa música ❤️
ana maria tamayo Music
Mi canción favorita de Gigi 💜
abel soii
Nunca olvidaré esos años . Sin duda los mejores . ❤️✍️
Dani Babalu
Tocou muito aqui em MG no ano de 2001, auge da Ítalo Dance, bons tempos..😌
Kagado enorme
mds procurei por muito tempo essa musica e top demais lembro meu tempo de infancia mds legal pra caral.... hj com 25 anos gosto muito dessas musicas
Dae soo ho
Bon sang, même 15 ans après, cette musique garde toute sa puissance...
Gigi d'Agostino forever ❤️