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
If I Could Fly
Oceanlab Lyrics
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The rain is trying to drown my feet
The cold bites into every bone
The solemn faces pass me by
The grave near on buried smiles
A crowded train to take me home
See a world within a minute
Standing on the road
My wings to take me high
If I could fly
See the world beneath me
Feel as though I'm set free
Oh, if I could fly
A simple smile can change a day
An understanding look can say
I know exactly how u feel
But we have learned to build our walls
So very strong and very tall
For fear of what the world might steal
If I close my eyes a minute
See a world within a minute
Standing on the road
My wings to take me high
If I could fly
See the world beneath me
Feel as though I'm set free
Oh, if I could fly
If I could fly
See the world beneath me
Feel as though I'm set free
Oh, If I could fly
The lyrics of Oceanlab's song "If I Could Fly" depict a sense of isolation and longing for freedom. The persona in the song is surrounded by people, yet is alone and detached from them. The rain and cold further emphasize this feeling of disconnection, making it all the more difficult to feel alive. The idea of flying is introduced as a metaphor for freedom, a way to escape from the heaviness of reality. The persona wishes to soar above the world, looking down upon it and feeling as though they are truly free.
The second verse of the song discusses the importance of human connection, yet how we often build barriers to protect ourselves. Walls are erected, not to keep people out, but ultimately to keep ourselves from being hurt. We are afraid of the unknown, of what the world may take from us, and so we hide behind our protective walls. The persona wonders if the freedom they long for can only be obtained by tearing down these walls and connecting with the world around them.
Overall, "If I Could Fly" is a powerful song that speaks to the human desire for freedom and connection. The lyrics are relatable and tug at the heartstrings, while the music beautifully captures the sense of longing and hopefulness that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A thousand people on the street
There are many people on the street
The rain is trying to drown my feet
It is raining heavily and my feet are getting wet
The cold bites into every bone
The weather is very cold and I am feeling it in my bones
The solemn faces pass me by
People are passing by with serious or sad expressions on their faces
The grave near on buried smiles
The nearby graveyard reminds me of the fleeting nature of happiness
A crowded train to take me home
I am taking a crowded train to go home
If I close my eyes a minute
If I take a moment to pause
See a world within a minute
I can imagine a whole new world in just a moment
Standing on the road
I am standing on the street
My wings to take me high
I can escape my current situation and soar high with my imagination
If I could fly
If only I had the ability to fly
See the world beneath me
I could see the world from a different perspective
Feel as though I'm set free
I would feel liberated and unburdened
A simple smile can change a day
The simple act of smiling can bring joy and positivity to someone's day
An understanding look can say
Sometimes a look of understanding can communicate more than words
I know exactly how u feel
I empathize with your situation
But we have learned to build our walls
We have become accustomed to protecting ourselves by building emotional barriers
So very strong and very tall
These walls are very sturdy and difficult to break down
For fear of what the world might steal
We are afraid of being hurt or robbed by the world, so we keep our defenses up
Lyrics © 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
@Jeroyy
I feel like they don't music like this anymore.... 2000's were the best
@kevinwilkinson2972
I've owned this album for years and it's still played regularly. The purity of justine suissa voice is just something else.
@murtazakach
The only voice that gives justice to trance music!
@stelioivansimbine8460
not the only. sue mclaren, emma ewit, ana criado
@he96765
Emma Hewitt, JES are up there with her
@gasmaskdav9155
What about the one on ATB “ecstasy “ ?
@doublevision2943
At first I only knew about "on a good day" and I enjoyed it a lot. Then randomly years later I found the Sirens of the Sea album and I was blown away when I heard some of the songs, this one is probably my favourite.
This song is exactly what appears when I think of Trance, it combines all that I love about the genre and the way it makes you feel.
@addij3689
crazy this is from 2008, i discovered A&B in 2011. Im still listening in 2018
@rodrigobraz2
I never get tired of it!
@addij3689
@rodrigobraz2 “lonely girl” was the first song i heard from them. They got me hooked on this type of music.