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.
Owner of a Lonely Heart
Max Graham Lyrics
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never thinking of the future,
Prove youself, you are the move you make,
take your chances win or loser.
See yourself, you are the steps you take,
You and you- and thats the only way
you're every move you make,
so the story goes...
Owner of a lonely heart,
Owner of a lonely heart,
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart,
Owner of a lonely heart.
Say, you don't want to chance it,
you've been hurt so before,
watch it now,
the eagle in the sky,
how he dancin' one and only
You, lose yourself,
no not for pity's sake,
there's no real reason to be lonely.
Be yourself
give your free will a chance,
you've got to want to succeed.
Owner of a lonely heart,
Owner of a lonely heart,
Owner of a lonely heart,
Much better than - a
Owner of a lonely heart,
Owner of a lonely heart.
The lyrics of Max Graham & Yes's song "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" are about taking ownership of one's life and making the most of it. The song encourages the listener to move themselves forward and take chances in order to succeed. It promotes the idea that one's actions and decisions determine their future, and that being true to oneself and giving their free will a chance is essential to avoiding loneliness and achieving personal fulfillment.
The lyrics are also a call to action for anyone who feels hesitant or uncertain about their path in life. The song encourages them to take control of their destiny and not be held back by fear or past experiences. The repetition of the phrase "Owner of a lonely heart" emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the need to embrace one's individuality in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for personal empowerment and self-discovery, inspiring listeners to take control of their lives and make the most of every opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
Move yourself
Motivate yourself to make a change
You always live your life
You have been stuck in the same routine
Never thinking of the future
You haven't planned ahead
Prove yourself
Demonstrate your abilities
You are the move you make
You define your actions
Take your chances, win or loser
Be willing to take risks, regardless of the outcome
See yourself
Be aware of who you are
You are the steps you take
You are defined by your actions
You and you, and that's the only way
You are responsible for your own success
Shake, shake yourself
Get motivated and take action
You're every move you make
You define your own path
So the story goes
This is the way it is
Owner of a lonely heart
Being alone, without a partner
Much better than a
Preferable to having
Owner of a broken heart
Being in a broken relationship
Say, you don't want to chance it
You don't want to take any risks
You've been hurt so before
You have suffered in the past
Watch it now
Be careful of what you do
The eagle in the sky
A symbol of freedom and power
How he dancin' one and only
Dancing in a way that is free and unique
You, lose yourself
Don't lose yourself to pity and despair
No not for pity's sake
Don't give into self-pity
There's no real reason to be lonely
There is no need to feel lonely
Be yourself
Be true to who you are
Give your free will a chance
Take action on your own choices
You've got to want to succeed
Success requires a desire to achieve
After my own indecision
After being uncertain of what to do
They confused me so
Others led you to confusion
My love said never question your will at all
My partner encouraged me to trust myself
In the end you've got to go
Ultimately, the decision is yours
Look before you leap
Think before you act
And don't you hesitate at all, no no
Don't let fear hold you back
Yow!
An expression of enthusiasm
Sooner or later each conclusion
Eventually, a decision must be made
Will decide the lonely heart
Will determine whether one is lonely
It will excite, it will delight
A positive outcome will bring joy
It will give a better start
It will improve one's situation
Don't deceive your free will at all
Don't ignore your own choices
Just receive it
Accept the choices you make
(Owner of a lonely heart)
Being alone, without a partner
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