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 He later released the album Eurodance Compilation which contained 5 unpublished tracks.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 Riddle
Gigi D'Agostino Lyrics
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Blessings of Babylon
Time to carry on
And try
For sins and false alarms
So to America the brave
Wise men save
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where a old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where a old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
I got plans for us
Nights in the scullery
And day instead of me
I only know what to discuss
Oh for anything but light
Wise men fighting over you
It's not me you see
Pieces of valentine
With just a song of mine
To keep from burning history
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Wise men fold
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child
The lyrics to Gigi d'Agostino's "The Riddle" are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song starts with the singer proclaiming that he has the strength to try and carry on while facing the sins and false alarms of life. He mentions "Blessings of Babylon," which could refer to the wealth and prosperity of ancient Babylon but also suggest a metaphorical sense of abundance and riches. The lyrics then move to a description of an old man of Aran who walks around a hole by a river, with his mind serving as a beacon of wisdom in the darkness. The song ends with the singer mentioning plans for nights together and a warning that wise men are fighting over "you," seemingly addressing a lover.
The song's meanings have been debated, with some suggestions that it reflects a feeling of struggle and determination in life, while others interpret it as a more romantic ode. The references to Babylon and Aran, both ancient sites with rich cultures and histories, suggest a thematic emphasis on history and the passing of time.
Line by Line Meaning
I got two strong arms
I am capable of lifting and carrying heavy loads
Blessings of Babylon
I am fortunate to live in a prosperous society
Time to carry on
It's time to keep moving forward
And try
And to attempt to overcome challenges
For sins and false alarms
For any wrongs I may have committed and the unnecessary panic they caused
So to America the brave
I salute the brave people of America
Wise men save
I admire the wise people who are able to save others
Near a tree by a river
In a peaceful place surrounded by nature
There's a hole in the ground
There is a pit in the earth
Where an old man of aran
Where an elderly resident of the Aran Islands in Ireland
Goes around and around
Walks in circles
And his mind is a beacon
His thoughts radiate like a guiding light
In the veil of the night
In the darkness
For a strange kind of fashion
In a peculiar way
There's a wrong and a right
There are both mistakes and correct choices
He'll never, never fight over you
He will never compete for your attention
I got plans for us
I have ideas for our future together
Nights in the scullery
Evenings spent washing dishes
And day instead of me
During the day I will work so you can rest
I only know what to discuss
I can only talk about certain things with confidence
Oh for anything but light
I long for something other than superficiality
Wise men fighting over you
I am envious of the attention you receive from wise men
It's not me you see
You are not seeing the true me
Pieces of valentine
Fragments of love and affection
With just a song of mine
With just my music as my contribution
To keep from burning history
To prevent past mistakes from repeating themselves
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Times of affluence and turmoil
Wise men fold
Even brilliant people can succumb to pressure and collapse
I got time to kill
I have extra time to use up
Sly looks in corridors
Secret glances down hallways
Without a plan of yours
Not knowing what your intentions are
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
A sign of happiness in an unexpected place
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Due to the natural instincts of animals
Wise mens' child
The offspring of knowledgeable people
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nik Kershaw
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sebastianroldan8771
I got two strong arms
Blessings of Babylon
Time to carry on
And try for sins and false alarms
So, to America, the brave
Wise men save
Near a tree by a river, there's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion there's a wrong and a right
But he'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child
I got plans for us
Nights in the scullery
And day instead of me
I only know what to discuss
Oh for anything, but light
Wise men fighting over you
It's not me you see
Pieces of valentine
And just a song of mine
To keep from burning history
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Wise men fold
Near a tree by a river, there's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran, goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon, in the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion, there's a wrong and a right
But he'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child
@manuelwinkler7493
I got two strong arms
Blessings of Babylon
With time to carry on
And try
For sins and false alarms
So to America the brave
Wise men save
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
But he'll never, never fight over you
I got plans for us
Nights in the scullery
And days instead of me
I only know what to discuss
Of for anything but light
Wise men fighting over you
It's not me you see
Pieces of valentine
With just a song of mine
To keep from burning history
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Wise men fold
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
But he'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise men's child
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
But he'll never, never fight over you (2x)
No, he'll never, nerver fight over you
@AndreiSelescu
I got two strong arms
Blessings of Babylon
Time to carry on
And try
For sins and false alarms
So to America the brave
Wise men save
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child
I got plans for us
Nights in the scullery
And day instead of me
I only know what to discuss
Of for anything but light
Wise men fighting over you
It's not me you see
Pieces of valentine
With just a song of mine
To keep from burning history
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Wise men fold
Near a tree by a river
There's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of aran
Goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon
In the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion
There's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child.
@Thorsten-Tom-Martin
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I got two strong arms
Blessings of Babylon
Time to carry on
And try for sins and false alarms
So, to America, the brave
Wise men save
[Chorus 1]
Near a tree by a river, there's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion, there's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
[Bridge 1]
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child
[Verse 2]
I got plans for us
Nights in the scullery
And days instead of me
I only know what to discuss
Oh, for anything, but light
Wise men fighting over you
It's not me you see
Pieces of valentine
With just a song of mine
To keep from burning history
Seasons of gasoline and gold
Wise men fold
[Chorus 2]
Near a tree by a river, there's a hole in the ground
Where an old man of Aran goes around and around
And his mind is a beacon in the veil of the night
For a strange kind of fashion, there's a wrong and a right
He'll never, never fight over you
[Bridge 2]
I got time to kill
Sly looks in corridors
Without a plan of yours
A blackbird sings on bluebird hill
Thanks to the calling of the wild
Wise mens' child...
@magistrcooldayn233
Для зрителей Флинна, вот перевод песни:
У меня есть две сильные руки
С благословения Вавилона
Время начать действовать
И взяться за грехи и ложные тревоги
Итак, в Америку, храбрей
Спасти мудрость человека
Возле дерева у реки есть дыра в земле
Где старик из Арана ходит из стороны в сторону
И его разум - маяк в пелене ночи
Для странной моды, для которой есть неправильное и правильное
Но он никогда, никогда не будет сражаться за тебя
У меня есть время чтобы убить
Хитрый взгляд в коридоры
Без планов на тебя
Черный дрозд поет на холме синешейки
Благодаря дикому порыву
Дитя мудрости человека
У меня есть планы для нас
Ночи в лодке
И на день вместо меня
Я знаю лишь что обсудить
Ох о чем угодно, но не о свете
Человеческая мудрость сражается за тебя
Ты видишь не меня
Кусочки валентинки
И просто песнь обо мне
Сезоны бензина и золота
Переворот человеческой мудрости
Возле дерева у реки есть дыра в земле
Где старик из Арана ходит из стороны в сторону
И его разум - маяк в пелене ночи
Для странной моды, для которой есть неправильное и правильное
Но он никогда, никогда не будет сражаться за тебя
У меня есть время чтобы убить
Хитрый взгляд в коридоры
Без планов на тебя
Черный дрозд поет на холме синешейки
Благодаря дикому порыву
Дитя мудрости человека
@soloymi
Who still watches in 2024????😅
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This video causes nostalgia from a memory that never happened.
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Cool name