Smith & Pledger's style is best categorised as classy and melodic, leading Mixmag to recently describe them as "the best thing happen in trance this year". In 2004 their most recent production, "Believe", became a global club anthem for the likes of Paul Oakenfold (including in his Radio 1 Ibiza Essential Mix) and Ferry Corsten, as well as riding high in the cool cuts chart. Prior to that, the duo's first single "Forever", featuring vocalist Carrie Skipper, earned massive support from A-list DJ's such as Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond and Markus Schulz.
Olie and Mark have also collaborated successfully in the studio with former Gatecrasher resident DJ Matt Hardwick. Their first production together, "Day One", was hailed by DJ Magazine as the "instrumental trancer of the year" and earned widespread support from the world’s leading DJ's, including Tiesto and Paul Van Dyk. "Connected", the follow-up single, proved just as popular, picking up a "Record of the Week" gong on Armin Van Buuren's radio show and earning multiple Radio 1 Specialist Dance plays.
In addition to their own solo productions, Smith & Pledger have completed remixes for a wide range of leading labels such as Anjunabeats, Lost Language, DATA, Intensive, Direction, Incentive, and Mondo (see below for full discog).
On the DJ'ing front, 2004 proved to a breakthrough year for Smith & Pledger. As well as a raft of international gigs, the guys appeared regularly at the UK's leading clubs including Godskitchen and Passion, and as result of their strong performances, have recently been offered a residency at the prestigious Gallery night at Turnmills in London. Smith & Pledger's DJ sets feature melodic yet uplifting and dance-floor friendly tracks, with a strong focus on debuting their own brand new productions.
As well as their frequent club commitments, Smith & Pledger have performed guest mixes on radio stations such as Galaxy and Kiss100, and also regularly appear on international shows such Markus Schulz' Global DJ Broadcast and Judge Jules' Global Warm Up.
2005 Saw one of their most memorable tracks to date in the shape of the exquisite 'Northern Lights' , this slice of classic S&P melodic trance being a firm favourite of Paul Van Dyk.
Now into 2006, making an early mark with the beautiful 5 times radio 1 playlisted remix of Luminary's 'Amsterdam' , they look set to continue their stronghold on creating captivating melodic trance.
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White
Smith & Pledger Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write (every card I write
May your days be merry and bright (your days be merry)
And may all your Christmases be white
(May all your Christmases be white)
(May all your Christmases be white)
The song "White" by Smith & Pledger is a trance adaptation of the classic Christmas song "White Christmas" originally written by Irving Berlin. The introductory verse of the song describes the singer's yearning for a perfect Christmas just as he remembers experiencing in the past. He envisages a picturesque Christmas with snow-covered treetops and the enchanting sounds of sleigh bells in the winter's snow. The singer wants the listener to imagine that they too are dreaming of a winter wonderland where the trees glisten and the children are in awe of the festivities.
The second verse captures the essence of the Christmas holiday season. The singer is writing Christmas cards, sending greetings to his loved ones, and wishing them a merry and bright day. He concludes the verse by wishing that not just this Christmas but every Christmas be white. This is a reference to the snow, symbolizing purity, and the overall ambiance of the perfect white Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am yearning for a snowy Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the Christmases I experienced earlier in life
Where the tree tops glisten
Where the branches of the trees sparkle in the light
And children listen
And kids pay attention
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the snow
With every Christmas card I write (every card I write
While composing each Christmas card I pen
May your days be merry and bright (your days be merry)
I hope your days are joyous and radiant
And may all your Christmases be white (May all your Christmases be white)
I hope all your Christmases are snowy
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I am yearning for a snowy Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the Christmases I experienced earlier in life
Where the tree tops glisten
Where the branches of the trees sparkle in the light
And children listen
And kids pay attention
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
To hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the snow
May all your Christmases be white (May all your Christmases be white)
I hope all your Christmases are snowy
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dumb Duck
@popofabulous
There's a bunch. These aren't new, but they're classics, and newer trance tracks after them.
I love you-Cosmicman
Solarstone-Seven Cities (atlantis mix)
Art of Trance-Mongoose (tektonic mix)
Transa-Behind the sun
Dumonde- See the light
Mike Shiver-feelings
System F-out of the blue
Gouryella-Gouryella
Cosmic Gate-Exploration of space
Paul van Dyk-For an angel
Kyau vs. Albert - Velvet Morning (Mirco De Govia Mix)
Marc Aurel-Running
Sun decade-I'm alone
Lange- I Believe
Lost Tribe-Gamemaster
Sean Tyas-Enchtaned Moments
The Thrillseekers - Find You (Ferry Tayle Remix)
ReOrder-Beyond time
Darren Porter-Deep Blue
Sean Tyas & Horny Sanchez - Rebox
Ben Nicky-Jetstream
Smith and pledger-Forever
Interstate-I found You
Snachito
I can't believe I had never heard this track before!! 2:28........ PURE MAGIC!!!
카라 클로이
Listen to Smith Pledger - Black. Its another great track just like this
Kenneth Larney
Played at our wedding.... still playing in 2018.
Roberto
2020
Daniel Beravi
@Roberto At your wedding too? I am seriously considering a trance track at my furneral. But I'm not sure it would be appreciated. So I'm not really sure anyways. However, it's amazing. Can't stop loving it.
brawny
Absolutely awesome man. Love that you did
IndelibleHD
Biblical mate
STEFiRoTH -
By Far , One of The best records Ever released under The Anjuna HQ! What an amazing Track . Viva La Trance 2006 ❤️🙌
Catherine Correia
Now that I have had a dose of Smith and Pledger, I will sleep well. What an excellent track!!
Ricky Chan
Such an amazing tune, brings a tear to my eye...