The group's initial success was aided in part by popular trance musicians remixing their original work. The first single to be released in 2001 was the song "Clear Blue Water" which was remixed by several artists, but the most successful remix was done by Ferry Corsten. The second single "Sky Falls Down" was released in 2002 and remixed by Armin van Buuren. The third single "Beautiful Together" was released in 2003 and was remixed by Seraque, Silvester and Signum. The single that is considered to be their break-through track is "Satellite" their fourth single which was released in 2004.
On 24 August 2007 "Breaking Ties" (Above & Beyond's Analog Haven Mix), was featured on TATW #178. Audio footage of "Breaking Ties" started to surface on YouTube around October 2007. On 1 November 2007, Miracle also appeared on YouTube. Although this was given as the title on the Above & Beyond official forum, at the time the title was unconfirmed.
McGuinness and Siljamäki of OceanLab discussed the album during an interview in Riga, Latvia: We've been experimenting with a completely new sound - one of the tracks we're working on right now features a 56 piece mouse choir. We went diving in Formentera too to record some noises from the dolphins.
On 14 March 2008, "Sirens of the Sea" (Above & Beyond Club Mix) premiered on TATW #207. It was presented as one of the new singles for the upcoming album. Prior to this, "Sirens of the Sea" (Kyau & Albert Remix) was released on Above and Beyond's Anjunabeats Volume 3.
On 7 April 2008, the single "Sirens of the Sea" was released. New remixes by Sonorous, Cosmic Gate, as well as the Kyau & Albert remix were included. Also included was a .WAV file of Maor Levi's remix of "Sirens of the Sea".
On 10 June 2008, OceanLab's debut album - Sirens of the Sea - was announced on the Anjunabeats website with a release date of 21 July 2008. The single, "Miracle", appeared a week earlier on 14 July 2008. Included in the single are Above and Beyond's Club Mix of tracks, as well as remixes by Martin Roth, Michael Cassette and Fletch. The "Sirens of the Sea Remixed" album released in 2009 includes the most successful remixes of OceanLab's three most popular tracks that had only been released as singles - Satellite, Sky Falls Down and Clear Blue Water.
On 30 January 2014, McGuinness and Siljamäki confirmed via Reddit that the artist name OceanLab would no longer be used on future productions, with Justine Suissa now being identified as a part of Above & Beyond.
On 26 September 2015, however, Above & Beyond featured a new surprise Oceanlab production at ABGT150 in Sydney, Australia. The title of this new trance single is Another Chance.
Albums
* 2008: Sirens of the Sea
* 2009: Sirens of the Sea: Remixed
Singles
* 2001: "Clear Blue Water"
* 2002: "Sky Falls Down"
* 2003: "Beautiful Together"
* 2004: "Satellite"
* 2008: "Sirens of the Sea"
* 2008: "Miracle"
* 2008: "Breaking Ties"
* 2009: "On A Good Day"
* 2009: "Lonely Girl"
* 2010 "On A Good Day (Metropolis)"
* 2016 "Another Chance"
Remixes
* 2001: "When Love Breaks Down (OceanLab Remix)" - Teaser
* 2002: "For a Lifetime (OceanLab Remix)" - Ascension
* 2009: "tonight (above & beyond remix) - dirty vegas
Breaking Ties
OceanLab Lyrics
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I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
The lyrics to Oceanlab's song Breaking Ties explore the complex emotions involved in breaking away from someone despite still holding onto intense feelings for them. The song begins by describing the physical sensations of cold winds and isolation, setting the melancholic tone of the piece. However, when the person in question speaks, the singer feels a sense of connection and shared experience, despite the fact that they must eventually part ways.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it explores the irony of a relationship that is both right and wrong simultaneously. The singer acknowledges that they have been deceiving themselves for too long and must finally break ties with this other person, even though it is a difficult decision. The contrasting notions of truth and lies, as well as breaking ties, create a feeling of tension and uncertainty, as if the singer is struggling with multiple conflicting emotions at once.
Throughout the song, the idea of memories that can't be erased is central, with the singer returning to "empty places" where they remember everything. However, despite these powerful nostalgic moments, the prospect of new experiences and a life "not lived yet" is both comforting and exciting. Overall, Breaking Ties is a complex and nuanced exploration of the way that love can be both beautiful and painful, and the struggle of moving on from someone while still holding onto their memory.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh when the cold wind blows
The cold wind serves as a metaphor for the harsh realities of life that affect the singer on a personal level.
I feel it to the bone
The emotional struggle is so intense that it strikes deep into the singer's being.
Oh when you say you know
The presence of a supportive person in the singer's life makes a significant difference to their well-being.
I feel I am not alone
The supportive person helps the singer feel less isolated and more connected to others.
And even though I may return
Despite vacillating back and forth between a state of introspection and engagement with the world, the singer still faces internal conflicts.
To empty places on my own
The singer sometimes feels desolate and isolated even when surrounded by others.
Where I remember everything
The singer reflects upon past experiences that haunt them.
You want me to forget
The supportive person encourages the singer to move forward and leave painful experiences behind.
And you provide a parachute
The supportive person offers emotional and practical assistance when the singer feels overwhelmed or directionless.
When I am falling like a stone
The singer feels like they are losing control of their life, and the supportive person helps them regain a sense of stability and direction.
And I remember there's a life
The supportive person helps the singer see that beyond the immediate difficulties, there is hope for a better future.
That I have not lived yet
The singer realizes that despite challenges and obstacles, there is still a lot of living to do.
You and I, truth and lies
The relationship between the singer and the supportive person is complex and full of contradictions.
I've been fooling myself too long
The singer acknowledges that they have been in denial or avoiding difficult truths for too long.
Breaking ties
The singer realizes that they need to let go of unhealthy relationships or patterns in order to move forward.
How could we be so right and so wrong?
The singer is struggling to reconcile the positive and negative aspects of their current situation and relationship with the supportive person.
Truth and lies
The theme of honesty and deception runs throughout the song, emphasizing the complexity and challenges of human relationships.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paavo Olavi Siljamaeki, Jonathan David Grant, Anthony Patrick Jam McGuinness, Justine Simone Freha Suissa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sindymadrid08
Oh when the cold wind blows
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I am not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything
You want me to forget
And you provide a parachute
When I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right and so wrong?
@simanic
Oh when the cold wind blows
I feel it to the bone
Oh when you say you know
I feel I'm not alone
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
I hear the words you say
Your mouth against my skin
My world just falls away
You light me from within
And even though I may return
To empty places on my own
Where I remember everything you want me to forget
Then you provide the parachute
While I am falling like a stone
And I remember there's a life
That I have not lived yet
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
Truth and lies
Breaking ties
You and I, truth and lies
I've been fooling myself too long
You and I, breaking ties
How could we be so right
And so wrong?
@Eazy_Bruh
One of the best songs made of this genre. I wish people listened this this kind of music in 2023 I live in West Virginia, and not many people at all listen to this heavenly stuff, I have one really good friends who love this kind of music and we grew up together he was like 4 years older but man the world needs more great music like this. I have a nice playlist but I need more.... it’s hard to find that “next” great song.
@worldofbkm
90s kid and I do. This song is so soulful, and trance is indeed so heavenly.
@jordonsmith608
100% agreed; this song makes feel like I'm venturing through the galaxy
@bogardchk
Share me your playlist
@natalianencheva7493
So damn true … omg … the old trance days … theyre freakin amazing … ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉
@marko.e378
This is what i call timeless uplifting trance. An anthem?? :)
@Mpwr343
Who's still listening to this amazing music in 2021?
@josefgavazut4577
2023 and aging like fine wine
@ragnid
Exactly ❤
@Belfor09
Please God.. bring back Trance Around The World.. I want old Above And Beyond..