As both producer and DJ, Max has stretched his sound the world over, headlining at renowned clubs and festivals in over 60 countries around the globe. His sound is constantly evolving; Max has the rare ability to masterfully combine pure house music with his own favourite tracks from a variety of dance music genres including progressive and techno. His sets are notorious for their seamless integration of deep, dynamic baselines, energetic rhythms, and elevating melodies, luring the crowd into a hypnotic frenzy. During this ride you are sure to hear a selection of Max's own productions, which include over 20 original tracks and more than 30 remixes.
Born in the UK, Max spent his formative years living in music-driven cities, New York City and Los Angeles, before settling in the unlikely house music city - Ottawa, Canada in 1989. Starting off in the early 90’s as a hip-hop/scratch and Top 40 DJ, Max adopted electronic music after experiencing the rave scene in Montreal at the beginning of what is known now as the dance club renaissance—a movement that gave rise to a new style of house, labeled ‘progressive’. At a time when New York house controlled the club circuit in North America, Max embraced the melodic style of UK house and began to branch out into his own unique sound.
As a purveyor of the progressive sound, Max was at the forefront of Canada’s growing dance scene, gracing the decks weekly at Atomic night club in Ottawa, a hot spot that left a huge cultural imprint on the Canadian electronic music scene. His legendary 6-hour sets at Atomic were pivotal in Canada’s dance music evolution.
In 2000, Max moved to Vancouver to begin his professional production career. There he created his first hits Airtight and Tell You, which propelled Max onto the international music scene. Airtight proved to be a landmark in Max’s career, earning airtime on Pete Tong’s Essential Mix on Radio 1 and receiving a nomination for a Juno Award — the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy. The track also gained the interest of Paul Oakenfold who signed the single to both his US and UK ‘Perfecto Presents Another World’ compilations, before inviting Max to join him on his world tour for dates throughout North America and at the famed Pacha in Ibiza.
In 2001, Max mixed the fourth installment of the Transport mix CD series, hailed as one of the best electronic albums of the year. The album’s success positioned Max firmly on the tour circuit where he garnered a legion of fans and earned the #23 spot on the prestigious, publicly-voted DJ Mag Top 100 list, the highest new entry that year.
Max embarked on a personal excursion to Bali in 2003, following a steadfast two year run managing demanding production and tour schedules. “Things were mad during those two years, I was being booked to play trance clubs when I don’t play trance… I was feeling disjointed and slightly out of control, flying from gig to gig without taking the time to make sure I was making the right decisions.” Max returned from the self imposed break and relocated to Montreal; it was all that he needed to regain his creativity and inspiration. He returned to producing in 2004 having secured an artistic connection with a city that provides him with inner peace.
Max’s newfound inspiration led to the 2005 release of Owner of a Lonely Heart. The success of the crossover mix confirmed Max’s chart potential and he was soon called upon to employ his innovative bassline heavy production style to tracks by Guy Gerber, BodyRockers and Yoshitoshi Records label-heads, Deep Dish. The same year, Max fashioned two hit tracks exhibiting his versatility as a composer. The electro-stormer ‘Crank’ reached #1 on Beatport, while ‘I Know You’re Gone’, an emotional production featuring Jessica Jacobs, proved a mainstay in the boxes of Markus Schulz and Armin Van Buuren.
2006 saw the broadcast of Max’s long overdue first Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 and welcomed the launch of Max’s second label, Re*brand Records, so called as a tongue in cheek reference to the constant evolution of dance music and Max’s own indefinable style. The new label saw early success in 2007 with releases from relative newcomers Tim Davison and Patch Park.
After two years of making a hybrid of Electro and House Graham decided to return to his musical roots with progressive house and Trance. At the beginning of the year Graham Signed with Trance/Progressive powerhouse Armada records for a Deal that would see an artist album and the creation of Max's own Compilation series entitled "Cyles". Cycles 1 was released in June 2008 and a successful tour followed.
2010 Will See the release a Full Artist Album as well as Cycles 2,also some collaborations with various artists including Jessica Jacobs and Markus Schulz. The Artist album is set for release in June/July 2010 and will contain Max's current smash "Sun in the Winter" Feat Neev Kennedy on vocals.
Nothing Else Matters
Max Graham Lyrics
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Nothing else matters
I turn into
Innocent forever I find in you
Fall into the sunlight
Shadows disappear
Nothing else matters
I turn into
Innocent forever I find in you
Fall into the sunlight
Shadows disappear
Innocent forever I find in you
Shadows disappear
Nothing else matters
I turn into
Innocent forever I find in you
Fall into the sunlight
Shadows disappear
Innocent forever I find in you
Nothing else matters
I turn into
Innocent forever I find in you
Fall into the sunlight
Shadows disappear
Innocent forever I find in you
The lyrics of Max Graham ft. Ana Criado's "Nothing Else Matters" seem to speak of a deep, unshakeable connection with someone special. The artist speaks of turning into "nothing else matters" when in the presence of this person, suggesting a complete absorption of the self in the other. The line "Innocent forever I find in you" suggests that this person may represent a pure or innocent part of the artist's self, or perhaps inspires or fosters innocence in the artist. The repeated phrase "Fall into the sunlight/Shadows disappear" speaks of a sense of liberation, of letting go of darkness or negativity and feeling free in the light. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding joy and positivity in this deep connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Nothing Else Matters" seem to express a profound sense of love, trust, and safety that the artist finds with another person. The repetition of the lines "Innocent forever I find in you" and "Nothing else matters" emphasize the importance and singularity of this connection, as well as the artist's devotion to it. The use of light metaphors throughout the song also suggest a sense of hope, renewal, and possibility - as though the artist sees a brighter future with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing else matters
I am completely consumed by my love for you and nothing else in the world matters to me.
I turn into
I transform into a person who is entirely focused on you and our relationship.
Innocent forever I find in you
You bring out the pure, innocent side of me that I know will always be a part of me when I am with you.
Fall into the sunlight
As I fall deeper in love with you, everything seems brighter and full of hope.
Shadows disappear
The negative aspects and doubts surrounding our relationship fade away when I am with you.
Nothing else matters
My love for you is all-encompassing and overrides anything else in my life.
I turn into
I am completely transformed and consumed by my love for you and our relationship.
Innocent forever I find in you
You bring out the best in me and help me stay true to my purest self.
Fall into the sunlight
Our love is like a beacon of light that illuminates all aspects of our lives.
Shadows disappear
All doubts and negativity fade away when I am with you, and our love remains pure and strong.
Innocent forever I find in you
You help me maintain my innocence and purity, even in a world that can be harsh and unkind.
Nothing else matters
Our love is the most important thing in my life and everything else fades into the background.
I turn into
I am completely consumed by my feelings for you and our relationship takes over my entire being.
Fall into the sunlight
With you, I am able to live fully and joyfully, basking in the warmth and light of our love.
Shadows disappear
The shadows and doubts that once plagued me fade away when I am with you and our love sustains me through anything.
Innocent forever I find in you
You bring out my best self and make me feel unconditionally loved and accepted.
Writer(s): Lars Ulrich, James Alan Hetfield
Contributed by Eli L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IkeSan
11 Years and this song still is amazing
@mcuellarserpro
La voz excepcional de Ana Criado junto a los arreglos musicales de Max Graham nos sumergen en una atmosfera de indescriptible, con este grandioso tema de todos los tiempos
@PlayboyThe111
Wow. How fast time has passed. It makes me feel the same emotions as when I was out for the first time. One of these songs that taught me the magic of trance music. Thank you Max Graham. Thank you Ana Criado
@lucasfreirex
That goes on my playlist. Awesome vocals and atmospherics beat.
@Yahwhateverrrr
One of the best tracks i heared in a long time !!! its perfect from start to end. You will be able to chill but also dance on this lovely tune !!
@jorjinho93
Oh my God, how could I forget that beautiful song! Good thing I've decided to check my old music folders
@F4nc0
I always do!
@AMir-lg5is
Same here buddy
@sneakersshowroom
ONE OF THE BEST TRANCE SONGS EVER
@Sunlounger001
Nothing else matters I turn into Innocent forever I find in you Fall into the sunlight Shadows disappear Innocent forever I find in you (shadows disappear)