Without doubt the hottest new tra… Read Full Bio ↴Up to #49 in 2009 DJ Magazine Poll
Without doubt the hottest new trance DJ / producer to emerge from Holland this past couple of years is Richard Durand. Recommended by the mighty Tiësto as his 'Tip For The Top in 2007' in DJ Magazine, Richard responded with a string of stunning productions, including official remixes for Tiësto, culminating in a new entry placing in the DJ Magazine Top 100 DJs poll at the end of 2007.
The Richard Durand sound is trance, techno and tough electro in a unique package that's both dynamic and devastating. Having initially made his mark as a solo producer with big tech trance bombs such as 'Make Me Scream' and 'Slipping Away' on the Terminal 4 label, the huge success of his remixes of Tiësto singles 'Lethal Industry', 'Flight 643' and 'Break My Fall', plus infamous festival favourite reworks of the likes of Prodigy 'Smack My Bitch Up' and Snow Patrol 'Chasing Cars' soon had Richard Durand marked as one of the hottest remixers on the planet with consistent playlist support from the DJing elite Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Judge Jules and Eddie Halliwell to name but a few.
Richard Durand continued to deliver big tracks in 2008, adding his magic touch to Fragma 'Toca's Miracle' and stepping up to rework Armin van Buuren 'In And Out Of Love' to equally devastating effect. At the same time, Richard's solo productions were also hitting the headlines; his 'Weep' track featuring Skin from Skunk Anansie on vocals was signed to Perfecto and proved to be one of the summer's biggest anthems.
It was also 2008 that saw the Richard Durand DJing schedule explode into overdrive as the dance community embraced an artist who was not only a hot producer, but also one of the most technically accomplished DJs in dance music today. Utilising 4 x CD decks and effects units, Richard Durand DJ sets are a whirlwind journey of cutting edge tunes, exclusive reworks, slick mixing and technical wizardry behind the decks. His ability to work crowds into a frenzy and a clear passion about his music have cemented Richard Durand's place as a fans favourite the world over and a legend in the making.
Richard Durand’s show-stopping sets and crowd pulling DJ status is confirmed by his DJ diary reading like a who's who of A-list events, headlining global festival brands such as Sensation, Trance Energy, Planet Love, Coloursfest, Tunnel Electrocity and Summer Of Love, plus leading club brands including Godskitchen, Gallery, Gatecrasher and Slinky, a standout summer residency at Judgement Sundays in Ibiza and tours to every corner of the globe. He's also joined the exclusive set of DJs to be awarded a coveted 'Essential Mix' on BBC Radio 1, as well as co-hosting shows twice with Judge Jules on Radio 1.
In 2009 Richard Durand clocked up another huge remix, this time of Art Of Trance 'Madagascar', before setting another landmark on his rapid career path to the top by releasing his debut artist album 'Always The Sun' on Magik Muzik / Black Hole Recordings. The album has spawned three massive singles already; 'Into Something', title track 'Always The Sun' which had heavy playlist rotation on dance music TV channels worldwide, plus the latest smash 'No Way Home'. With dedicated album release dates and support tours in various territories worldwide, expect Richard Durand's star to shine brightly into 2010.
Night And Day
Richard Durand Lyrics
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You’re in the stillness
And I can hardly catch my breath
‘Cuz you have it all
And you’ve got fire
And I will stop it from burning out
And through this flashing
It will lift us off the ground
With this power
We can be
If we blow the past a side now
I’ll stay around the border
I’ll keep a close eye on everything
And I’ll take electric messages
Because we need them to fix this hole
And through this flashing
And through this sound
It will lift us off the ground
With this power
We can be
If we blow the past a side now
So open up your eyes
And breath in once again
I’m here to tell you
It’ll be ok
The sky is empty
Blew it all away
I will protect you
I’ll give you my love
And it will stay with you night and day
The lyrics of Richard Durand feat. Christian Burns's song Night and Day depict a sense of protection and assurance, as the singer assures the listener of their safety and well-being. The opening of the song begins with the line "You're there, you're in the stillness, and I can hardly catch my breath" which portrays the sense of calm and peace that the presence of the person being sung to brings. The singer seems to be in awe of the listener, as they sing "Cuz you have it all, And you’ve got fire", highlighting their admiration for the listener's strength and resilience.
The lyrics of the chorus further emphasize the power that the two share when together, as the lines "With this power, we can be if we blow the past aside now" shows that the singer believes that together they can overcome past traumas and struggles. The second verse speaks of action, as the singer vows to protect and keep watch over the listener, indicating the importance of communication in their relationship with the line "And I’ll take electric messages because we need them to fix this hole." The lyrics serve as a reminder to stay strong through adversity and to rely on the support of those around us to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
You’re there
I see you there, present and accounted for.
You’re in the stillness
You are calm and peaceful, and your presence brings the same sense of tranquility to the room.
And I can hardly catch my breath
Your presence takes my breath away; I am in awe of you.
‘Cuz you have it all
You possess everything that is desirable and admirable, and I am drawn to you because of it.
And you’ve got fire
You have an intensity and passion that is contagious and inspiring.
And I will stop it from burning out
I will support you and ensure that your passion and fire don't fade away or die out.
And through this flashing
Despite all the busy and flashy distractions around us,
And through this sound
And amidst all the noise and chaos,
It will lift us off the ground
Our shared passion and connection will elevate us out of the mundane and ordinary.
With this power
Thanks to this incredible energy and drive,
We can be
We have the potential to become anything we want.
If we blow the past a side now
If we leave the past behind us and focus on the present and future,
I’ll stay around the border
I'll keep a watchful eye on the periphery and ensure we're protected.
I’ll keep a close eye on everything
I'll be vigilant and attentive to all the details that matter.
And I’ll take electric messages
I'm ready to receive and decode any messages or signals that come our way.
Because we need them to fix this hole
We need all the intel and insights we can get to mend and repair what's broken.
So open up your eyes
Wake up and take notice of what's around you.
And breath in once again
Take a deep breath and let yourself be fully present and alive.
I’m here to tell you
I'm here to reassure you and support you.
It’ll be ok
No matter what happens, we'll make it through together.
The sky is empty
All the obstacles and challenges that were blocking our way have dissipated.
Blew it all away
We've overcome past struggles and can move forward unencumbered.
I will protect you
I'll be your shield and defender.
I’ll give you my love
I'll share my affection and devotion with you.
And it will stay with you night and day
My love and support will be a constant comfort to you, day or night.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luc 1
one of my fav tracks ever!!!!!!!!!!
Hussein Kenaan
this one is fucking good richard durand should do more like this one
Geertdg
what a wonderfull track!! Amazing
Corbenik Clay
A perfect track, in my opinion...
dzik0089
Utworek juz troche ma ale jest KOZACKI kto sie zgadza łapa w góre!
Khoi Ly
Check my favorites for more amazing tracks like this!
Valérie D. G
WAOOOUH 🔉💥 LE SON EXCELLENT J'ADOREEE💖 Richard DURAND Feat. Christian BURNS - *Night and Day* MAGNIFIQUE CHANSON & MUSIQUE 🔉💥🎵👌🏻🇨🇵merci pour ce partage je kiffe grave 👍🏻
triskelealder
LOVE THIS!
zander ortiz
Fucking tune man 👌🏻 😁
Hussein Kenaan
More views pleaseeeeee its so fucken amazing, this track should have been well popularized