Rank 1’s Year One - ‘Airwave’: After a chance introduction at a party in the spring of 1997, Benno & Piet recognised much common musical ground and decided to work together. As the Dutch trance dawn rose up over Europe, the pair found themselves faultlessly positioned at its epicentre to reign. Championed by fellow fast-risers Armin van Buuren, Tiësto and Ferry Corsten, in 1999 the stadium-sized sound of ‘Airwave’ sent out an audio shockwave across the continent. It proved to be such a hit that just 12 months later ‘Airwave’ had been released, incredibly, in over 40 countries – jumping into the Top 10 in the UK and becoming the first Dutch track to top the European Dance Chart.
The Rank 1 Singles: Working at the pace of roughly one floor-carnivore a year, Rank 1 followed-up with ‘Such is Life’ (2001), ‘Awakening’ (taken from their debut album ‘Symsonic’ - both 2002), ‘It’s up To You’ (2003), ‘Beats At Rank-1 Dotcom / After Me’ (2004) and ‘Opus 17 / Top Gear’ (2005). After a year’s production break they returned to the fray in '07 with two monster collaborations: ‘Life Less Ordinary’ (in tandem with Alex M.O.R.P.H.) and the ‘This World is Watching Me’, co-produced with Armin. The year after that the duo took the dancefloors by storm once again through their electro-boosted monster collaboration 'And Then' with the talented Jochen Miller. In 2009 Rank 1 became the ‘go-to’ men for event anthems, remarkably producing them for not one, but two world-class festivals. In February ‘L.E.D. There Be Light’ became the wildly-popular, Beatport-smash anthem for Trance Energy, while ‘Symfo’ was selected to define Poland’s colossal Sunrise festival. In 2010 they followed up with 'The Great Escape', the grand theme song to Poland's Entrance Festival and '100', a harmonious triple collaboration between them, Nic Chagall and Wippenberg to celebrate High Contrast Recordings' 100th milestone release. Another production break year followed with the guys returning to full force in early 2012 with the releases of the bigroom club smasher 'Wild And Perfect Day' (their third collaboration with Jochen Miller with vocals provided by Sarah Bettens) and the more tender 'Witness' (a vocal collaboration with Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren for their new album). Before the end of the year, the gents took a detour back to the roots of the trance genre by unleashing '7 Instead Of 8'; an innovative oldskool trance style track built on a seven times 4/4 measure rather than eight times. It received much support and praise for its nostalgic power by fans and colleagues alike. In fact, this very track led to a fan's request for them to collaborate with Belgian trance giant M.I.K.E. after the latter complimented them on 7 Instead Of 8. In 2013, this energetic clash-of-the-trance-titans collaboration 'Elements Of Nature' was unleashed, giving the fans an even stronger Millennial Trance feel than its predecessor! The Bigroom inspired speaker-spanker 'Floorlifter' was released only three months later and caused some expected damage on the international dancefloors throughout summer '13. Then, right before the end of the year, their Trance epic '13.11.11' saw the light of day, cleverly combining its +13 minute duration with its illusive title, specific tempo and winter release date. In 2014, the year of Rank 1's 15th anniversary saw them unleash an archetypical High Contrast styleblender called 'Freudenrausch' (with label mate Dennis Sheperd) as well as a modern electric interpretation of their '99 Mega Classic: 'Airwave (21st Century Mix)' was released on August 8th and sought to take dancefloors in modern fashion much like the original had done some one and a half decade before it.
The Rank 1 Remixes: Rank 1 also has an estimable remix-o-graphy to their name. Freddie Mercury, Ferry Corsten, Push, Cygnus X, Delirium, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Marcel Woods, Cosmic Gate, Mr Sam, Ronald van Gelderen, Angelic, Ayumi Hamasaki, Nu NRG, Conjure One and more have all been given Rank 1’s studio re-touch.
Piet the DJ, Benno the Producer: Rank 1 now has two distinct branches to its operation. Benno is in charge of all the Rank 1’s production elements. He co-produced many of the tracks on Armin van Buuren’s long-players ‘Imagine’ (2008) and Mirage (2010) and has been working on the third for a while now. Piet meanwhile takes the role of the globetrotting DJ, spinning at tent-pole events like Dance Valley in his native Holland and numerous international tours (including the US and asia) for the likes of Gatecrasher & Godskitchen. In 2009 Rank 1 found themselves re-entering the DJ Magazine Top 100 at No.77.
Rank 1 LIVE: Over recent years, Rank 1 has increasingly come together on stage for their Live performances. They became the first live act to perform at Sensation and famously forced the closure of doors of Trance Energy’s main arena (when 25,000 clubbers packed it out to hear them play). Their kinship with the biggest event in trance music is widely-known and they are the only live act to have rocked Trance Energy 4 times! Outside of that Rank 1 has continued to thrill crowds live at some Europe’s best-known festivals including Mystery Land, Sunrise & Nature One. In 2012 they blew up the stages at the EDC festival in Las Vegas, the Sunrise Festival in Poland and Nature One in Germany respectively.
Rank 1 - The Mindset: When it comes to interviews, Benno & Piet are, in essence the ‘Daft Punk’ of trance! Now famously reclusive, they don’t like the term ‘success’ as it implies they have already arrived. Instead, on the few occasions they do speak, they prefer to speak in terms of ‘progression’ & ‘perfection’. Ultimately though they are far happier to let their music do all the talking. [Biography taken from their High Contrast Recordings.com page and edited/updated by R4Z0RM4N3]
Discography
Coming soon:
• Rank 1 - 13.11.11 > https://twitter.com/rank1official/status/389662015742279680
Singles:
• [2014] Rank 1 - Airwave (21st Century Mix) [High Contrast]
• [2014] Rank 1 & Dennis Sheperd - Freudenrausch [High Contrast]
• [2013] Rank 1 - 13.11.11 [High Contrast]
• [2013] Rank 1 - Floorlifter [High Contrast]
• [2013] Rank 1 vs. M.I.K.E. - Elements Of Nature [High Contrast]
• [2012] Rank 1 - 7 Instead Of 8 [High Contrast]
• [2012] Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren with Rank 1 - Witness [Armind]
• [2012] Rank 1 & Jochen Miller feat. Sarah Bettens - Wild And Perfect Day [High Contrast]
• [2010] Nic Chagall, Rank 1 & Wippenberg - 100 [High Contrast]
• [2010] Rank 1 vs. Jochen Miller - The Great Escape [High Contrast]
• [2009] Rank 1 - Symfo [High Contrast]
• [2009] Rank 1 - L.E.D. There Be Light [High Contrast]
• [2008] Rank 1 vs. Jochen Miller - And Then… [High Contrast]
• [2007] Alex M.O.R.P.H. vs. Rank 1 - Life Less Ordinary [High Contrast]
• [2007] Armin van Buuren vs. Rank 1 feat. Kush - This World Is Watching Me [Armind]
• [2005] Rank 1 - Opus 17 / Top Gear [High Contrast]
• [2004] Rank 1 - Beats At Rank-1 Dotcom / After Me [ID&T]
• [2004] Rank 1 - Conspiracy / Cosmomatic / Down From The Deep [ID&T]
• [2003] Rank 1 - It’s Up To You (Symsonic) [ID&T]
• [2003] Sensation - The Anthem 2003 [ID&T]
• [2003] Rank 1 - Breathing (Airwave 2003) [ID&T]
• [2002] Rank 1 - Awakening [ID&T]
• [2001] Rank 1 feat. Shanokee - Such is Life [ID&T]
• [1999] Rank 1 - Airwave [Free For All]
• [1999] Rank 1 - Black Snow / The Citrus Juicer [ID&T]
Remixes:
• [2013] Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Eric Lumiere - Love Will Bring It All Around
• [2013] Conjure One feat. Leigh Nash - Under The Gun (2 versions)
• [2011] Super8 & Tab feat. Julie Thompson - My Enemy
• [2011] Cosmic Gate - Fire Wire
• [2010] Mat Zo - 24 Hours
• [2010] Velvetine - Safe (Wherever You Are)
• [2008] Leon Bolier vs. Jonas Steur - Lost Luggage
• [2008] Ronald van Gelderen - Embrace Me
• [2008] Marcel Woods feat. MC Da Silva - On Fire
• [2008] Anton Sonin & AMX feat. Sari - Undone
• [2007] Alex Bartlett & Guess feat. Anthya - Touch The Sun
• [2007] JOOP - The Future
• [2007] Cosmic Gate - Analog Feel
• [2006] Freddy Mercury - Love Kills (3 versions)
• [2006] Ronald van Gelderen - This Way
• [2005] ATB - Humanity
• [2005] Mr Sam - Lyteo
• [2004] Angel City - Touch Me
• [2003] Push - Journey Of Life
• [2002] Jam X & De Leon - Mind Made Up
• [2002] Marc Aurel - Sound Of Love (3 versions)
• [2002] Ayumi Hamasaki - Dearest
• [2002] NU NRG - Dreamland
• [2001] Delerium - Underwater (2 versions)
• [2001] Ayumi Hamasaki - Far Away
• [2000] Angelic - It’s My Turn
• [2000] Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy
• [2000] Cygnus X - Superstring (3 versions)
• [2000] System F - Cry
• [2000] Mary Griffin - Perfect Moment
• [2000] York - Reachers Of Civilization
• [2000] Tunnel Allstars - Blue Lagoon (3 versions)
Unreleased:
• [2009] Rank 1 vs. Lucid - I Can't Help There Be Light (Rank 1 Mash-up)
• [2006] Rank 1 - Brairwave (Rank 1 Mash-up)
• [2004] Rank 1 - Untitled Track [Experimental Hardstyle track]
• [2002] Gouryella - Ligaya (Rank 1 Remix) [Rejected]
• [2000] Chakra - Home (Rank 1 Remix) [Rejected]
• [2000] Rank 1 vs. Marco V & Benjamin Bates - Untitled Track
Albums:
• [2002] Symsonic (+ DVD -Live At Trance Energy 2002)
Mix Compilations:
• [2011] Trance Nation: Rank 1
• [2010] enTrance presents High Contrast (Mixed by Rank 1 & Jochen Miller)
• [2009] Trance Energy 2009 (Mixed by John O’Callaghan & Rank 1)
• [2008] Techno Club Vol. 28 (Mixed by Talla 2XLC and Rank 1)
• [2008] High Contrast Presents Rank 1
• [2004] A Trip In Trance 4
• [2004] ID&T Presents Rank 1
For a complete discography and sound samples of all their songs take a look at either http://www.bervoetsdegoeij.nl/ (much respect and credit to Gert Egscholten for having kept record of all Rank 1 releases throughout the years), http://ur1ft.blogspot.nl/ or http://www.discogs.com/artist/Rank+1.
Breathing
Rank 1 Lyrics
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Being with you get's me that way
I watch the sunlight dance across your face
And I've never been this swept away
All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
The whole world just fades away
Is the beating of your heart
'Cause I can feel you breathe
It's washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby, all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's suppose to be
I can feel you breathe, just breathe
In a way I know my heart is waking up
As all the walls come tumbling down
Closer than I've ever felt before
And I know, and you know
There's no need for words right now
I can feel you breathe
Washing over me
And suddenly I'm melting into you
There's nothing left to prove
Baby, all we need is just to be
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's suppose to be
I can feel you breathe, just breathe
Caught up in the touch
Slow and steady rush
Baby, isn't that the way that love's suppose to be
I can feel you breathe, just breathe
I can feel the magic floating in the air
Being with you gets me that way
The song "Breathing" by Rank 1 talks about the feeling of being swept away by love. The lyrics describe the magic and enchantment that the singer experiences when they are with someone they love. The first line of the song - "I can feel the magic floating in the air" - sets the tone of the song and invokes a feeling of wonder and fascination. The singer is overwhelmed by the beauty of their partner when "watching the sunlight dance across [their] face". The lyrics emphasize the physical sensations that the singer experiences when they are with their loved one - when they are "lying wrapped up in [their] arms," they feel a sense of peace and contentment.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's feelings even more. The repetition of the phrase "I can feel you breathe" emphasizes the closeness between the singer and their partner. The line "there's nothing left to prove" suggests that the singer is content to simply be with their loved one and does not feel any pressure to impress them or prove their love in any other way. The chorus also mentions a "slow and steady rush" and being "caught up in the touch" - these phrases convey a feeling of being in the moment and enjoying the present, with no concern for what may come in the future.
Overall, "Breathing" by Rank 1 is a song about the power of love and the enchantment that it can bring. The lyrics describe the feeling of being swept away by a loved one, experiencing physical sensations and an overwhelming sense of contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel the magic floating in the air
I sense an enchanting feeling surrounding us, a kind of unexplainable positivity.
Being with you gets me that way
Your presence makes me feel this magic and positive emotion.
I watch the sunlight dance across your face
Observing the sunlight reflect on your face feels like you're dancing with the sun.
And I've never been this swept away
I've never been this untethered and carried away by emotions and sensations before.
All my thoughts just seem to settle on the breeze
When I'm with you, my racing thoughts disappear and everything seems calm and serene.
When I'm lying wrapped up in your arms
I feel a sense of comfort and safety when I'm with you, shielded from the world around us.
The whole world just fades away
The rest of the world becomes insignificant and trivial in comparison to your affection and care.
The only thing I hear
Your presence drowns out everything else, making all of my senses honed in on you
Is the beating of your heart
The sound of your heart is like music to my ears since it signifies you are with me.
'Cause I can feel you breathe
Your breath against me feels like an intimate tie between us, reminding me of our close emotional bond.
It's washing over me
The sensation of your breath is overwhelming in a good way, like a much-needed refreshing shower.
And suddenly I'm melting into you
I'm becoming one with you, feeling a sense of unison and unity.
There's nothing left to prove
We do not need any external validation to prove our love, and nothing left to gain.
Baby, all we need is just to be
Being together is all we require for happiness, not any material objects or accomplishments.
Caught up in the touch
Lost in each other's physical touch, engulfed by the strong physical connection we share.
Slow and steady rush
Despite being a slow and even-tempered feeling, our mutual attraction is still intense and emotionally powerful.
Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be
This is how true love should feel: a powerful but peaceful rush of emotions that makes everything feel right in the world.
In a way I know my heart is waking up
I sense like my heart is coming back to life when I'm with you, becoming aware of emotions I didn't know were possible.
As all the walls come tumbling down
All the emotional walls and barriers I had built up have been broken and fallen, allowing me to become vulnerable and open with you.
Closer than I've ever felt before
Emotionally connected and intimate like never before.
And I know, and you know
Without any words exchanged, we two know this connection is real and meaningful, trusting in each other's feelings.
There's no need for words right now
Our physical and emotional connection is so strong that words are unnecessary at this moment.
I can feel you breathe, washing over me
The sensation of feeling your breath against me feels like a natural and immersive way of falling into our mutual affection.
Just breathe
Relax into this moment with me and enjoy this present state of happiness and contentment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARY HOLLADAY LAMAR, STEPHANIE KAY BENTLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EddieRios111
breathing
feel it on my skin
your breathing
falling to your arms again
spread my wings and fly
hold my head up high
feels like summer wind
when you're breathing,
breathing
breathing
everytime I close my eyes
when the stars begin to rise
I feel like I could fly
you're the reason why
when i need to have you near
drowning in my tears
the colors fade to grey
you wash them all away
morning sun
you're the one
deep within
I hear you breathing
Breathing
feel it on my skin
your breathing
falling to your arms again
spread my wings and fly
hold my head up high
feels like summer wind
when you're breathing
oh when you're breathing
breathing
@Trancegirl1966
I'm still in love with Trance! This classic is still AMAZING after all these years...❤️💜❤️
@aeronkomila2202
One of the few Trance classics that got vocal treatment and didn't ruin the song.
@gregrodgers107
Trance needs a come back like this
@dyxeLLL
In my meaning Airwave is the best trance track of all time!
@greghunter448
I concur
@stefanosmyl2596
Memories... 💕
@drozdodemex
old great track -- from 2003 :).
@MotoVio
True Trance died a couple of years a go.Few new songs these days, brings emotions like this tune !
@harperonline
No dude it’s still alive and well. You just need to look to Eastern Europe
@bigal3940
@@harperonline The Island of Ireland is sharing some good DJ's... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfaoMfvOV4&t=735s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yyuTiBFaJE&t=41s Craig Connelly, KEY4050 to name a few. there's tonnes of other good stuff!