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
Vega
Paul van Dyk Lyrics
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There's a time for holding on
A time to speak, a time to listen
There's a time for us to go
There's a time for living low down
There's a time for getting high
A time for peace, a time for fire
A time to scream, a time for silence
A time to scream, a time for silence
A time for truth against the lies
A time for fate, a time for science
There's a time for us to shine
There is a time for mis-believing
There's a time to understand
A time for hurt, a time for healing
A time you run, to make a stand
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Hold on
The lyrics to Paul van Dyk's song "Vega" can be interpreted as a message about the cycle of life and the different experiences that come with it. The beginning of the song talks about the different times in life where one must let go or hold on, speak or listen, live low or get high, and find peace or fire. The lyrics suggest that life is full of contradictions and different phases and that one must embrace each part of it, even if it seems contradictory or difficult.
Later in the song, the lyrics discuss the importance of speaking the truth and standing up against lies while also recognizing that there is a time for both hurt and healing. The repetition of the phrase "this is the time of our lives" creates a sense of urgency and the need to take advantage of one's time and make their mark on the world. The final line, "hold on," suggests that even though life may be full of ups and downs, it's important to hold onto hope and keep pushing forward.
Overall, the lyrics to "Vega" provide a reflective and insightful perspective on the complexities of life and the need to embrace all of its different experiences, both good and bad.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a time for us to let go
Sometimes we need to release things we are holding on to.
There's a time for holding on
At other times, we need to keep hanging onto things.
A time to speak, a time to listen
There are moments to talk and others to listen attentively.
There's a time for us to go
Occasionally we must leave places or situations.
There's a time for living low down
Sometimes we need to slow down and enjoy life at a relaxed pace.
There's a time for getting high
At other times, we may need to live life with enthusiasm and passion.
A time for peace, a time for fire
We need to balance moments of calmness and fierceness.
A time to live, a time to die
Life has specific moments, from the beginnings to the end.
A time to scream, a time for silence
We need to balance emotions such as anger and tranquility.
A time for truth against the lies
Sometimes we need to stand for the truth instead of accepting deceit.
A time for fate, a time for science
There are times when we must focus on destiny, other times on discovery.
There's a time for us to shine
Opportunities come for us to show our true abilities.
There is a time for mis-believing
Sometimes we believe the wrong things.
There's a time to understand
At other times, we may comprehend things correctly.
A time for hurt, a time for healing
We undergo painful moments and others for healing.
A time you run, to make a stand
Sometimes running away is the best option, other times we need to stay firm.
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Life is a precious journey full of special moments.
Hold on
Stay strong and persevere.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Paul Van Dyk
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Patrick Stocks
There’s a time for us to let go
There’s a time for holding on
A time to speak, a time to listen
There’s a time for us to go
There’s a time for living low down
There’s a time for getting high
A time for peace, a time for fire
A time to live, a time to die
A time to scream, a time for silence
A time to scream, a time for silence
A time for truth against the lies
A time for fate, a time for science
There’s a time for us to shine
There is a time for mis-believing
There’s a time to understand
A time for hurt, a time for healing
A time you run, to make a stand
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Oh, this is the time of our lives
Hold on
Nathan K
This album has always been in my top 10 albums in my life. This was truly one of the best pieces of work he ever put out amongst others. I was 16 when this album dropped and will never forget how many memories I have listening to this track during sunrise. I'm not in to trance anymore but this is way beyond that. Always has been. Thanks for the upload mate, Cheers.
Adriaan Bull
Same here. I was also a teenager. Man, the dreams and feelings I experienced while listening to this album.
Dewmonio
I was 18 when it was released, I feel some kind of euphory when I play this album....i really like it. 👍✌
Scott Graham
It's funny you mention sunrise, because I used to enjoy this and 'Pikes' 😍.. Around 6am still on it with my mum, who loved him. Times were good mate, and they go away so fast :)
Adam Venedam
100% I think I was same age I found this CD lol it changed my life I think, it’s kinda weird listening again it fills me with hope and unlimited magic I felt thos days :)
Adam Venedam
The pianos and progressive sounds, I fell zzz listen this many nights lol
Chris Eve
Never tire of listening to this album in the car. Perfect cruising music.
Frank ONeal
one of the greatest album....every track is a "meisterwerk"
lee parkes
Couldn't agree more
Wil Womack
The ultimate chill song. Paul is the master of this genre.