PvD is renowned as one of the hardest working artists, with sold-out tours that cross each continent, headline spots at every major festival, and a hugely successful recording career. With over 3 million albums sold worldwide, van Dyk travels around the world over 16 times each year to sold out performances internationally. 2007 alone has brought us PvD remixes of Depeche Mode’s “Martyr”, Britney Spears’ „Gimmy more“ and Justin Timberlake’s “What Goes Around.... Comes Around”.
PvD received a Grammy nomination in 2005 for Best Dance/Electronic Album for his original album Reflections – this marked the first time NARAS recognized this category. His original productions from Reflections have been synced into major motion pictures such as Into the Blue, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, television’s Entertainment Tonight and MTV’s Cribs, and international ad campaigns for Motorola, HBO, Land Rover, Ski Vail and most recently for Jeep. This year he won the International Dance Music Award (IDMA) for Best Euro DJ.
Previously, PvD won four IDMAs in 2006: Best Global DJ, Best NuNRG/Euro Track, Best Producer and Best Mix Compilation for The Politics of Dancing 2. In addition, PvD was voted “America’s Favorite DJ” for 2004 and 2005 by BPM Magazine and was the big winner at the 2004 Dancestar Awards, taking home 3 awards: Best International DJ, Best Event and Best Music in a Commercial (Motorola). He also won the Mexican Oscar for his soundtrack in the film Zurdo in March 2004. Paul van Dyk was voted "Best Music Maker" by DJ Magazine, received the “Best International DJ Award” at the 1999 Music Awards in London, was named "Best International DJ" by Ministry of Sound Magazine, and Mixmag elected him as “Man of the Year”.
Aside from his musical activity, Paul van Dyk has always dedicated a significant part of his life to politics and social justice: from his youth, when he fled over the Berlin Wall to the West, to his children’s charity in India’s Mumbai, and his partnership scheme with the German Red Cross to help poor children in Berlin. In 2004, PvD was the only electronic artist involved in a nationwide tour with the Rock The Vote campaign, where he joined the likes of Bono, P Diddy, the Black Eyed Peas and George Clinton in campaigning for America’s youth to sign up to vote in the presidential election. In 2006 he received Berlin’s Medal of Honor (Landesverdienstorden) in recognition of his work with Ruckenwind, a charity organization he founded dedicated to helping poor children in Berlin. He joins a distinguished list of arts and political establishment figures with this honor.
Born in Eisenhüttenstadt, East Germany, Paul van Dyk grew up in communist East Berlin. Because his community did not have a true club culture, Paul van Dyk listened to the radio where he discovered his passion for music that extended beyond Techno music – he wanted to create a different, more unique sound. In the early 1990’s Paul van Dyk was spinning regularly at various clubs in Berlin before releasing his first album 45 RPM in 1994. But it wasn’t until the release of his second album Seven Ways which catapulted him into the Top 100, followed by the release of his hit single “For An Angel,” which began to earn him praise across the globe. By the time Paul van Dyk released Out There & Back in 2000, it became clear that the Berlin-based musician had far more to offer than his signature club sets and remixes that had already defined him as one of the most influential DJs and producers of all time. His first compilation mix CD Politics of Dancing was released in 2001, followed by Global in 2003 – a DVD which illustrates his own experiences traveling the world.
Paul van Dyk created the internet radio station VONYC.com focused on the electronic dance scene.
Paul van Dyk’s touring diary remains incredibly hectic with regular globetrotting stops at major venues across the globe from New York, London, Ibiza to India, China and Singapore. In the little time remaining between all the travel, Paul van Dyk resides in Berlin where he has his own radio show “Paul van Dyk’s VONYC Sessions” which airs weekly on Area 33 on Sirius Radio on Thursday nights at 6PM ET (and rebroadcasts Saturdays at 8PM ET and Tuesdays at Midnight ET) and Soundgarden which airs every Saturday 2pm – 4pm (EST) on Fritz radio and over the internet (www.fritz.de).
For more information, please visit www.paulvandyk.com or www.myspace.com/paulvandyk.
1991
New York City
Paul Van Dyk Lyrics
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Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before
And looking down from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night
I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over central park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
On a New York City night
And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves its mark
Just close my eyes and I'm back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
On a New York City night
On a New York City night
The lyrics of the song "New York City" by Paul Van Dyk & Austin Leeds & Starkillers featuring Ashley Tomberlin depict the aftermath of a wild and exciting night spent in the city that never sleeps. The singer watches the sky turn from black to blush, indicating the early hours of the morning, and recalls all of the things they did the previous night. As they look down from their hotel, the streets of New York City begin to fill with people, prompting memories of the time they spent with someone special on a previous New York City night.
Despite the noise and chaos of the city awakening around them, the singer is still filled with the memories and emotions from the previous night. They are left with a feeling of being stirred to life by the concrete dreams and heartbeats of New York City's sleepless nights. Even after leaving the city, they carry the energy and excitement with them and can close their eyes to be transported back to those neon-flushed moments of love and wine.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the vibrant energy and romance that can be found in New York City, and the lasting impact it can have on someone who experiences it.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the sky turn black to blush
I observed the sky changing from black to pinkish-orange color as the dawn approaches
Head still spinning from the rush
I still feel dizzy and overwhelmed from the excitement and thrill of the previous night
Of all the things I did the night before
I recall all the activities and experiences I had during the previous night
And looking down from my hotel
I am staring down from my hotel room window
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
The streets are gradually becoming crowded with people as the sun rises
With memories of you and I
I am reminiscing about the moments spent with my loved one
On a New York City night
Specifically on a night spent in New York City
I shake my head to clear the sounds
I am shaking my head to remove the noises that are echoing in my ears
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sound of car horns and the increasing number of people on the street pierce my ears
The sun awaking over central park
The sun is rising over the Central Park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
However, the intense atmosphere of the city remains within me
All of these heartbeats in the din
I can feel the rhythm of many heartbeats in the noisy surroundings
With concrete dreams stirring to life
The dreams of people from all walks of life are beginning to take shape
Just close my eyes and I'm back again
I can easily transport myself back to that New York City night by simply closing my eyes
The neon flush upon our skin
The neon lights reflect on our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love and wine
My mind is still filled with memories of love and the taste of wine
On a New York City night
Again, on that specific night spent in New York City
On a New York City night
And once more, on that magical night in the grand city of New York.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AUSTIN LEEDS, WILLEM FABER, NICK TERRANOVA, PAUL VAN DYK, ASHLEY TOMBERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patrick Stocks
I watch the sky turn black to blush
Head still spinning from the rush
Of all the things I did the night before
And looking firm from my hotel
These dawn-lit streets begin to fill
With memories of you and I
On a New York City night
I shake my head to clear the sounds
The traffic horns, the growing crowd
The sun awaking over Central Park
But still it creeps beneath my skin
All of these heartbeats in the din
With concrete dreams stirring to life
On a New York City night
And I take it with me when I leave
The crowded skyline, the energy
The sleepless city always leaves it’s mark
Just close my eyes and I’m back again
The neon flush upon our skin
Still wrapped in thoughts of love & wine
On a New York City night
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I live in NYC and this track still gives me goosebumps! The most accurate sonic portrayal of this city I've ever heard. All other songs about NYC bend the knee before this dragon
S
Born and raised here and this is trueeee the way he added the New York City sounds in the back. This song is definitely an anthem for us 😎🤩
Erika Jordan
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MantisReligiosa
No words to describe this song.. the rythm is perfect, the whispering voice is emotional, I can't stop listening.. In my opinion one of the best creations of PvD as almost all his songs ;) THAT'S THE PROOF OF THE REALLY POWER OF PVD!!
qwerrttttt
surely one of the best songs I've ever heard! Paul, you rock!!!
Le Roux
The composition, the lyrics, the voice, the theme, the timing, the beats = perfect combination
Theo Pandis
By far Paul Van Dyk's best production ever! It's the music it's the lyrics it's everything! Just LOVE it!
David Kaufman
He in fact did play this a few hours ago (last night) in NYC. It was the Super 8 &Tab Remix. I have seen PvD every year for the last decade and he is in my opinion the most reliable Trance DJ of all time. He keeps perfecting his craft.
Erik Storm
so many amazing songs written in tribute of this stressful, disgusting, wonderful place i'm proud to call my home.
crash
I always listen to this on my way into the city on Friday night. No way I can EVER drive slow when this is turned up and making my windows vibrate. Love it.