Since then the Grammy-nominated Producer, Remixer and DJ has has released aconstant string of productions, under his own name or under one of his various aliases, as well as over 70 remixes in the last 7 years.
In 2003 Mike launched his label Noys Music which he formed as an outlet for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in trance as well as new signings from international artists. This formula has earned Noys - described as 'one of the hottest trance labels in the UK' in Mixmag recently - massive support from the world's best DJ's such as Tiesto, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, Paul Van Dyk and many more.
Mike has seen comparable success behind the decks with selected DJ performances including Passion and the Gallery in the UK whilst international highlights include Japan's biggest club Velfarre in Tokyo, Malaysia's globally renowned Zouk club and Moscow's Gaudi Arena. Recent festival appearances include headlining Belgium's Illusion festival alongside Marco V, Finland's Millennium Experience event and the 2005 San Francisco Love Parade.
Mike’s DJ style is reflective of the tracks he makes – driving, energetic and uplifting. Combining driving tech-trance with melodic elements his peak time sets regularly contain his own personal re-edits of his favourite artist’s tracks, plus of course his own latest productions and remixes.
With an ever increasing production portfolio and high demand at prestigious festivals and events accompanied with a global tour set in motion for later this year, you can be sure you're going to see a lot more of Mike Koglin.
The Silence
Mike Koglin Lyrics
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Witness me
I am outside
Give me peace
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe that I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
Chokes the flower
Until she cries no more
Possessing all the beauty
Hungry still for more
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe that I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe I can't help this longing
Comfort me I can't hold it all in
If you won't let me
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe that I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe I have seen you
In this white wave
You are silent
You are breathing
In this white wave
I am free
The opening lines of the song, "Give me release, Witness me, I am outside, Give me peace" suggest a cry for help by someone who is feeling trapped or stuck. The singer is asking for someone to see them and help them find peace. They feel like they are on the outside and need someone to witness their pain to be able to move on. The words "Give me release" indicate that the singer is feeling trapped or suffocated by something.
The next lines, "Heaven holds a sense of wonder, And I wanted to believe that I'd get caught up When the rage in me subsides," reveal that the singer holds some hope in something beyond their current situation. They long to experience the beauty and wonder of heaven, and they hope that their anger and pain will subside so they can find peace. The use of the word "rage" suggests that the singer feels intense emotions, perhaps indicating some sort of internal conflict or struggle.
The second verse speaks of passion that chokes a flower, and the flower cries until it has no more tears. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a person's own passions or desires overwhelming them and making them feel helpless or hopeless. The singer acknowledges that they possess beauty, yet they are still hungry for more, indicating a desire for something beyond physical appearance.
The chorus repeats the idea of heaven holding wonder, and the singer hoping to experience it. The reference to being "caught up" could be interpreted as a desire to escape the current circumstances and find a sense of peace and wonder.
The final lines of the song, "I believe I have seen you, In this white wave, You are silent, You are breathing, In this white wave, I am free," suggest that the singer has found some sort of release or answer to their cry for help. They have seen "you" - possibly a reference to a divine presence or some sort of spiritual guidance - and they can feel a sense of freedom in the silence and beauty of a white wave.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me release
I am desperately seeking a way to let go of my internal struggles and find peace.
Witness me
Acknowledge my existence and be present with me in my current state of vulnerability.
I am outside
I feel disconnected from the world around me and like an outsider looking in.
Give me peace
Grant me serenity and tranquility, and help me escape the turmoil within.
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
There is a feeling of awe and amazement that comes with the concept of divinity and the afterlife.
And I wanted to believe that I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
I held hope that once my anger and frustration fades away, I would find comfort and solace in the idea of a higher power.
Passion
Chokes the flower
Until she cries no more
Possessing all the beauty
Hungry still for more
Intense desire can be overwhelming and destructive, causing us to lose sight of what is truly important and leaving us feeling empty despite achieving our goals.
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
The calmness of the silence and the overwhelming feeling of the white wave are consuming me, making me feel powerless and out of control.
I believe I can't help this longing
I feel like I am helpless to the constant yearning and longing for something more in my life.
Comfort me I can't hold it all in
If you won't let me
I am unable to bear the weight of my emotions on my own and need someone to support and validate me; without this, I am unable to find peace or resolution.
I believe I have seen you
In this white wave
You are silent
You are breathing
In this white wave
Even in the midst of the overwhelming power of the wave, I feel a sense of connection to a higher power, sensing their presence and their constant, life-giving breathing in the world around me.
I am free
Through all of this, I am finally able to find a sense of release and freedom from my struggles.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: Nowell Rhys Fulber, Sarah Ann Mc Lachlan, Wilhelm Anton Leeb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TranceClassicsOfficial
Whilst it may be a little more on the commercial side of Trance, I’ve always loved this Trance take on Depeche Mode’s - Enjoy The Silence from Mike Koglin.
Re-uploaded in vinyl form tonight with improved audio 😊
@technomage6736
Nice! I'm a fan of the Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence (Hands and Feet Mix) version myself.
@oldbuddyolpal9859
Excellent. Would fit the soundtrack of Need for Speed High Stakes well
@Handjob242
Trance owes a lot to DM. Alan Wilder, Vince Clarke and the like were the forbearers of high energy electronic.
@dj-eme
I thought I had heard that track somewhere before lol!
@dj-eme
Do you use your own slipmatts on your turntable?
@de-b1221
It's strange how the world works these days, you think back to those happy days, you talk and reminisce about the good old days with friends or work colleagues and then just out of the blue, something like this appears in your notifications. Love it.
@HumansAreShitFactories
Big brother is watching. That and your unscientific mind is biased towards recognising and remembering coincidences more than not.
@de-b1221
@@HumansAreShitFactories look into the morphic field and you might see what I'm going on about.
@HumansAreShitFactories
@@de-b1221 I like ‘trance’ music in its many different forms. But don’t ever claim to have experienced the morphic field, or have any knowledge or understanding of it without having journeyed through your mind, other minds, and inter dimensionally on a psilocybin induced psychological odyssey. You don’t know anything. 🍄