Incidentally, the name of Gouryella comes from the Aborigine word for Heaven.
Gouryella is known to have released six tracks: Gouryella, Gorella, Walhalla, In Walhalla, Tenshi and Ligaya. Please note that Gorella and In Walhalla were B-Sides and were never released in the UK, although they can be found on the respective German and Dutch import CDs.
Late in 2000, Tiesto decided he needed to concentrate on his solo work and left Ferry Corsten to write and produce Ligaya on his own in 2001.
First single, Gouryella, was released to enormous praise and contained remixes from DJ Gigilo and Armin van Buuren. Walhalla, also released in 1999, also featured a remix from van Buuren, as well as Hybrid.
The release of Tenshi in 2000 saw a slightly different style in Gouryella's work and some fans say that the apparent move away from euphoric synth lines and towards an edgier electronic sound represented Tiesto's increasing influence. However, a stunning remix from Transa made sure it became a club classic.
Ferry produced Ligaya in 2001 and unlike the three previous Gouryella singles, Ligaya contained female vocals. Paul Van Dyk, Green Court and Airbase were among those providing remixes.
Gouryella remixed two tracks for other artists, both in 1999: Solange - Messages and Binary Finary - 1999.
Additionally, Corsten and Tiesto released two tracks under the name of Vimana. We Came was released as a single in 1999 and featured a B-Side called Dreamtime. At the time, neither of these tracks were deemed suitable for a release under the Gouryella name (whose style was for hardcore euphoric tracks), so a further alias was created.
There are currently no plans for another Gouryella release, and even if there is at some point, it is almost certain that Tiësto will not be involved.
Walhalla
Gouryella Lyrics
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The lyrics of Gouryella's song "Walhalla" are about the birth of the world and the creation of the universe. It begins by painting a picture of a world full of light and laughter, but also with an underlying sense of fear and desire. This sets the stage for the arrival of Sunella, who is portrayed as a forceful presence that imposed herself on this world. She was created by the ultimate creator that powers the universe, and as she looked at the stars within her, she felt the compassion of the universe.
Sunella then asks the stars why they are gathered around her, and they respond that they were there to witness her acts to come. Sunella promises that only righteous souls will remain in the world, and those that survive will see themselves dance in the sea of music and the ocean of comfort, in a place known as Walhalla. This place is depicted as a paradise where everyone belongs, and the promised land for those who remain faithful and righteous.
The lyrics of "Walhalla" thus represent a profound message of hope and comfort, suggesting that even in a world filled with fear and darkness, there is a possibility of a paradise waiting for those who stay true to their beliefs and principles.
Interesting Facts About Gouryella's "Walhalla" Song:
Line by Line Meaning
Billions of years ago, amidst the brilliance of light and laughter, in the world of twilight fear and desire, Sunella forced herself upon this world;
Sunella, created by the ultimate creator that powers our universe, arrived on this world billions of years ago. The world was filled with both happiness and fear, and Sunella arrived in the midst of it all.
created by the ultimate all-known and glorious creator, the one that powers our universe.
Sunella was created by the all-knowing and powerful creator that powers our entire universe.
As Sunella embraced the new sphere and gazed in amazement at the stars that gathered within her, she felt the compassion in the universe throw-in.
As Sunella embraced the world and looked at the stars within it, she felt the compassion that the universe has to offer.
"Why are you gathered here around me?" Sunnella asked. The Stars answered, that they were there to witness her acts to come.
Sunella asked the stars why they were gathered around her. The stars replied that they were there to witness her future actions.
Sunella will leave the righteous souls; they'll remain to do good in this world.
Sunella will spare the righteous souls, who will remain in the world to do good things.
She promised them: "Souls that will not be destroyed by my wrath, will see themselves dance in the sea of music and the ocean of comfort."
Sunella promised that those who were not destroyed by her wrath would enjoy the comfort of the sea of music and happiness.
We know this place to be Walhalla; the place where we all belong.
This place that Sunella promised is known as Walhalla, where we all belong.
Contributed by Leah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jiggyc1217
That feeling when you realize you don't need to travel necessarily "to go places."
@bbcactus3860
Great comment. Trance is like flying and your being returning as molecules to the universe. 🌌💫✨
@Maloha486
You can also go to places and not necessarily have felt like you've traveled because your mind ties you down (did I turn off the stove thoughts). It's mental!
@nalewator7904
"The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. Travelling, without moving" - Frank Herbert "Dune" :D
@brucelee5576
@Nalewator
Seats every homeless person.
@Arcoxiaify
The place is the one that you make your place and that only becomes a place through you. A rotating black disk suddenly triggers more fascination than the entire rest of the world. that's that kind of music.
@monsterchoon
No matter what happens in life it’s gonna be ok , that’s what I picture whenever I listen to this one ☝️
@nnr2dm243
Faith in the process - man that's a state of mind almost with your hand in God's very palm it's self-
No one does not even need to believe in God - we could be being farmed by aliens-
Point is this is what this music does for you.
I'm with you (although not with this particular track) other trance tunes- very much so, taste is personal and subjective in a way.
@SpencerLemay
@nnr2d m It's not god or the aliens it's just the Jews.
@monsterchoon
nnr2d m which tracks in particular make you feel that way ? This one is one of many