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 SiljamΓ€ki 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 SiljamΓ€ki 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
Clear Blue Water
OceanLab Lyrics
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Leave behind your fears
Please believe
You will not falter
There's no danger here
You can breathe
In clear blue water
Clear blue water
La la la
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Leave behind your fear
Please believe
You will not falter
There's no danger here
You can breathe
In clear blue water
Clear blue water
La la la
The song "Clear Blue Water" by Oceanlab reflects the idea of letting go of one's fears and embracing freedom underwater. The repetition of "la la la" adds to the song's calming and soothing effect, while the lyrics emphasize the importance of letting go of one's worries and anxieties in order to enjoy the moment. The repetition of the same set of lyrics indicates that the song is meant to be interpreted as a mantra or a message of hope that listeners can internalize and apply to their own lives.
In the song, the phrase "Clear blue water" represents a state of clarity and tranquility that one can experience after releasing their fears. The "water" represents the subconscious or the inner self that one needs to cleanse in order to achieve clarity. This interpretation is further emphasized by the line "You can breathe in clear blue water." Breathing underwater is a common symbol of being able to find balance and peace in one's life.
Overall, "Clear Blue Water" is a meditative song that provides listeners with a message of hope and encouragement. It reminds them that they can let go of their worries and enjoy the moment, just like swimming in clear blue water.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave behind your fears
Don't let your fears control you anymore
Please believe
Have faith in yourself and your ability to overcome challenges
You will not falter
You will not fail or stumble
There's no danger here
There is no harm or risk in this situation
You can breathe
You can relax and take a deep breath
In clear blue water
The environment is calm and peaceful, like clear blue water
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY PATRICK JAMES MCGUINNESS, JONO GRANT, JUSTINE SUISSA, PAAVO SILJAMAKI
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@shereena5700
im 23 now and i first heard this when i was 14, i was the only one listening to trance in my entire class, i felt so weird for loving this kind of music but its freaking amazing people are missing out.
@ReinaldoChatillon98
i agree with you ,i heard this when i was 12 ( i'm 25 ) im the only weird guy who listening this in my city hahaha
@VincentEdgarLisondra
Shereena we're the same. my class was all fm static and other rock bands, but i was in this music at that same age. but when i reached 18, all my rocklover mates all went to mainstream edm, even some to a&b, armin, tiesto, and other trance gods
@inconuuu55
When I find you, I'll marry you.
@P1995.
I'm 22 and I started liking it when was like 6! ππΆ
@blindfoldblaster
I was the only one who was listening to trance in my university
@manuelperu-espino3060
Trance from the 1990s-2000s is amazing, so melodic, beautiful, and emotional, definitely better than today's trance with that annoying drop.
@LEX-iu2pu
Thats sooo true. I hate this modern trance music with that stupid drop. Todays trance is not the same.
@claudioalbuquerque6654
140 bpm for the win! These classics are perfect, with this high-peak energy!
@Shagyamum
Still good trance about