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
Satellite (Original Above & Be
Oceanlab Lyrics
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I follow you everywhere you go, baby
The pain inside has come to wake you
But you will never realize
That I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby
You're half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite
Your singing satellite
You say a prayer
You say a prayer
You're half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say
And before you sleep at night
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite
I follow the winds that bring the cold, baby
I light a fire in your soul, baby
The lightest touch of feathers falling
My love may be invisible
But I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby
You're half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say
And before you sleep at night
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite
The lyrics to Oceanlab's "Satellite" explore the idea of a love that transcends physical distance. The singer compares their love to "footsteps in the snow," a fleeting impression that can be easily lost or forgotten. Despite this, they "follow" their lover everywhere they go, and believe that they inspire their partner's dreams and guide them through life. The singer also refers to themselves as a "lucky star" and a "singing satellite," indicating that they feel they have a guiding influence on their partner's life.
The second verse continues to develop this theme of distance and the power of the singer's love. They claim to "follow the winds that bring the cold" and "light a fire in [their partner's] soul." Although the singer's love may be invisible, they believe that it has the power to inspire and guide their partner even when they are half a world away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Satellite" paint a picture of a love that is powerful and all-encompassing, even in the face of physical distance. The singer sees themselves as a guiding force for their partner, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and reminding them of their love in the midst of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
My love is like footsteps in the snow, baby
My love for you is as pure and crisp as footsteps in freshly fallen snow.
I follow you everywhere you go, baby
I am there for you always, no matter where life takes you.
The pain inside has come to wake you
I know you are hurting and my love is here to comfort and heal you.
But you will never realize
You may not see how much I love you, but that won't stop my devotion.
That I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby
I am your muse, your inspiration, the reason you pursue your passions and goals.
You're half a world away
You are physically distant from me.
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say
Even though we are far apart, I hold onto every word you speak to me and cherish them in my thoughts.
And before you sleep at night
As you settle into sleep each night,
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite
you call upon me, your good luck charm, your voice of reason and support.
You say a prayer
You speak words of hope and gratitude, seeking comfort and strength from above.
I follow the winds that bring the cold, baby
I am your protector, braving the elements and the hardships alongside you.
I light a fire in your soul, baby
I ignite a passion within you, giving you the courage to pursue your dreams.
The lightest touch of feather falling
My love is delicate and soothing, like the gentle caress of a feather.
My love may be invisible
Although you may not see it, my love for you is always present and steadfast.
But I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby
I am the source of your inspiration, the reason you pursue your goals and dreams.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RS90
My love is like footsteps in this snow, baby,
I follow you everywhere you go, baby.
The pain as light has come to wake you
But you will never realize
That I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby.
I follow the winds that bring the cold, baby,
I light a fire in your soul, baby.
The lightest touch of feathers falling
My love might be invisible
But I inspire the dreams that guide you, baby
You're a half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say.
And before you sleep at night
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite.
Your singing satellite
You say a prayer
You say a prayer
You're a half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say.
And before you sleep at night
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite.
You're a half a world away
But in my mind I whisper every single word you say.
And before you sleep at night
You pray to me, your lucky star, your singing satellite.
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patrick sand
thank you all for making my life and our lives better
MidoneChannel
We need more 2000s trance like this, modern trance just doesn't have the same charm
Vee
2000s was pretty tragic with most trends but the trance was AAA+
Sin-bearer
You are thoroughly right ! the 2000s trance seems to be the most wonderfully mood -uplifting trance ever !
Para x
@Vee Happy Hardcore n that sorta bouncy shit was pretty decent back then ? But yeah i agree with ye tho aha
Free Speech Advocate
96-02.....yes, you are correct....
Eric Rinehart
back in my day
Ryan C
One of the greatest trance songs today. It's so heavenly and inspiring, could have many interpretations
dylyn blue
Nearly impossible to beat. Space bros- Shine maybe?