Robert Miles was born to Italian immigrants Antonietta Lauro and Albino Concina in Fleurier, Switzerland.
Miles became proficient at playing the piano during his youth in Friuli, Italy, in the small town of Fagagna, where his family moved when he was still a young boy, and has been in the music scene since 1984. He worked as a DJ in some Italian clubs and private radio networks and in 1990, he used his savings to establish his own recording studio and a pirate radio station.
In 1994, Miles wrote a trance/chill-out piece based on acoustic guitar chords and soft synthesizer effects, "Children", which was later developed into a dream trance song featuring a piano theme on top. The single picked up sales slowly, but within two weeks of its official release in 1995, it had sold more than 350,000 copies all over Europe and topped the charts in many countries. The single received an unprecedented "Essential Tune of The Week", three weeks in a row on Pete Tong's show causing a furious bidding war. It was then signed to Deconstruction Records in the UK by Giles Goodman of Dynamic Music (who represented Platipus Records the initial license). After occupying the Euro Top 100 chart number 1 spot for thirteen consecutive weeks, by 1997, "Children" had sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. It earned Miles platinum records in many countries, a Brit Award (Robert Miles is, to date, the only Italian artist who has received the award) as Best International Male Newcomer 1997, a World Music Award as World's Best Selling Male Newcomer and various other awards. To this date "Children" is regarded as a Trance classic and is thought of by many as the track that kickstarted the Trance genre into the Global music genre it is today.
Miles' next single was "Fable". Part of this song was used in the theatrical trailer for the U.S. movie Ever After starring Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott. His debut album Dreamland was released on 7 June 1996 in Europe, and released in the United States about a month later, with covering "One and One"of Polish pop diva Edyta Górniak. This cover became very popular (it reached number 1 in the Euro Top 100 Singles Chart during the Christmas period and remained in the top spot for six consecutive weeks) and was later released as a single in Europe and the U.S.
In November 1997, Miles released another track, "Freedom", which was one of the key tracks on his second album 23am featuring vocals provided by Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge. Containing a different feel from the previously more club-oriented Dreamland, 23am incorporated more lyrics-driven songs than its predecessor while maintaining Miles' trademark piano sound from the first album.
After splitting from /deConstruction/BMG and his former management in London, he set up his own independent record label S:alt Records (with S:alt being short for suitably:alternative) in 2001 and released his third album, Organik,[8] featuring the new single "Paths" with vocals provided by Nina Miranda of Smoke City. Guests on the album included Trilok Gurtu, Bill Laswell and Nitin Sawhney. Music from Organik was used on various movie soundtracks such as The Bourne Identity, Derrida, and City of Ghosts. It was licensed to Narada Productions' Shakti Records label in the USA. In 2002, an album containing mainly remixes of songs found on Organik was released. The album, appropriately entitled Organik Remixes,[9] contained remixes by the winners of the remixing contest held on Robert Miles's Web site, as well as remixes from well-known artists such as Future Sound of London, Riton, and Alexkid among others. The album also had one new track, "Bhairav", which featured the vocals of Amelia Cuni.
In 2004, Miles released Miles_Gurtu, his fourth album, which was a collaboration with percussionist Trilok Gurtu and included jazz and electronica elements. Also guesting on the album were Nitin Sawhney, Jon Thorne, Mike Patto and Paul Falloon.
His fifth album entitled Th1rt3en was released worldwide on Salt Records in February 2011, and featured guests such as Robert Fripp, Dave Okumu, Jon Thorne, Mike Patto and Davide Giovannini. For this album, Miles produced a blend of alternative and progressive rock with ambient and electronic soundscapes.
Miles had finished to work on the soundtrack for the movie documentary The Turn of This Century, directed by Peter Beyak and featuring the photography of Life Magazine.
In 2012 he founded a new FM and online alternative radio station named OpenLab and broadcasting from Ibiza. A cutting-edge project bringing together culture, arts, media, technology and innovation.
Miles was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and died in Ibiza, Spain, at the age of 47.
Full Moon
Robert Miles Lyrics
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Full moon, free me from sorrow,
Full moon, lead me away into the night I'll follow you,
Over the dunes we will glide
Full moon, goddess of dreamers,
Failed saints, and unbelievers,
Full moon, lighting my way in the dark,
Sweet companion
I place my fate in your hands
Show me where the magic lies
Hidden in the sands
Wild as the wind,
Alchemist of pleasure,
Steal my breath away,
Lead me to my treasure
The lyrics to Robert Miles's Full Moon seem to be an ode to the mystical powers of the moon, and its ability to guide and comfort the lost and troubled souls of the world. The song begins with the lines "Full moon, child of tomorrow, Full moon, free me from sorrow, Full moon, lead me away into the night I'll follow you, over the dunes we will glide," which suggest a desire for escape and a longing for something greater, something that the singer believes the moon can provide. The idea of following the moon over the dunes also suggests a sense of adventure, of being willing to explore the unknown and take risks in order to find what one is looking for.
The second verse continues this theme, describing the moon as the "goddess of dreamers, Failed saints, and unbelievers," indicating that the singer sees the moon as a beacon of hope for those who have lost their way or have been disillusioned by life. The last two lines of the verse, "I'll follow you, over the wastelands of the heart," seem to suggest that the moon can guide one through the emotional turmoil of the soul, helping to lead them to a place of peace and fulfillment.
The final verse of the song introduces the idea of the moon as a "sweet companion," with the singer placing their fate in its hands and asking it to show them where the magic lies. The moon is also described as a wild and mysterious force, an "alchemist of pleasure," capable of leading one to their treasure. Overall, the lyrics to Full Moon evoke a sense of wonder and awe at the power of the natural world, and a belief in the transformative and healing powers of the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
Full moon, child of tomorrow,
The full moon symbolizes a brighter future that is yet to come.
Full moon, free me from sorrow,
The full moon serves as an escape from pain and suffering.
Full moon, lead me away into the night I'll follow you,
The full moon provides a sense of guidance and direction during the darkness of the night.
Over the dunes we will glide
Traveling across the dunes represents a journey towards freedom and transcendence.
Full moon, goddess of dreamers,
The full moon inspires artists and brings forth creativity from within them.
Failed saints, and unbelievers,
Those who are considered outsiders or non-conformists are drawn to the full moon's promise of freedom.
Full moon, lighting my way in the dark,
The full moon serves as a beacon of hope during difficult and trying times.
I'll follow you, over the wastelands of the heart
The full moon provides a source of comfort and direction through emotional turmoil.
Sweet companion
The full moon is viewed as a loyal and trusted companion to those who embrace it.
I place my fate in your hands
The artist trusts the full moon to provide guidance and support.
Show me where the magic lies
The full moon is a source of mystery and wonder, and the singer wants to explore its magical qualities.
Hidden in the sands
The magic of the full moon is hidden or concealed, waiting to be discovered and unlocked.
Wild as the wind,
The full moon is a powerful and unpredictable force, like the wind.
Alchemist of pleasure,
The full moon has the ability to change and transform a person's emotional state, bringing forth joy and happiness.
Steal my breath away,
The full moon has a captivating and enchanting quality that can leave a person breathless and in awe.
Lead me to my treasure
The full moon has the power to guide a person towards fulfilling their deepest desires and finding their true purpose.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERTO CONCINA, FRANK MUSKER
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