Steve has enthralled crowds the world over with both his Thrillseekers Live and DJ sets. The Ministry, Gallery, Gatecrasher and Godskitchen have all born witness to his fluid mixing, unique style and highly energetic performances. It's these sets that saw him crack the DJ Magazine's ‘Top 100 DJs’ chart for the first time in 2004, and more recently break the top 50, coming in at no. 45, in Oct 2006.
Steve started out making electronic music while working for the computer games developer, Manic Media. Whilst living in Chipping Norton, on the Oxfordshire border, with a relatively basic home studio he constructed the trance milestone "Synaesthesia". Signed and released by Neo Records in 1999, at the height of the trance boom, it went on to sell over 12,000 copies on its initial UK release.
With its vibe on the subtler side of the genre it took more than a year to fully realise its own potential however. Its road to full-blown chart success was assisted in no small part by Paul van Dyk. He took the record and gave it a six month long, gig in, gig out battering. 2000 saw PVD sign it to his own Vandit label, remix it and with the inclusion of a vocal from Sheryl Dean it entered the UK top twenty in Feb 2001. As a standalone track it has rocked a million clubbers hearts across hundreds of countries. It still appears in a huge cross-section of DJ's all time top tens today.
Whilst still closeted in Chipping Norton, Steve took it upon himself to learn the art of DJing. It was initially born purely out of a desire to see how his records worked in the mix with other tracks, and as a tool with which to improve their properties for the DJ. This quickly turned into a desire to see them, first hand, fire up a floor. Realising how, in the ever changing world of dance music, DJ'ing was starting to go hand in hand with production, Steve began to apply even more energy to perfecting the skill. It was around this time that he was approached by Neil Stacey who had just opened his Connected DJs Agency. Neil was also more than aware of the rapidly expanding desire from punters to see their production heroes DJing. Within six short months Neil had Steve playing at the biggest and most influential clubs on the planet. From Gatecrasher to the Gallery, on to Passion and the Ministry, he has delighted clubbers with his pinpoint mixing and passionate performances.
Steve was always one for quality over quantity and whilst other trance producers belted out one sound-a-like track after another, he focused on creating a catalogue he would still be happy with in 20 years time. Following "Synaesthesia" came "Dreaming of You" which was released on Ministry of Sound's Data label and in the UK alone, featured on 14 compilations. From there it would be over a year before Steve produced another Thrillseekers track.
'NewLife' was originally passed to Ferry Corsten in December of 2003 when Steve went over to The Netherlands to co-produce 'Sublime' – the opening track on Corsten's Grammy Nominated ‘Right Of Way’ album. Ferry smashed it as an exclusive for six months driving demand through the roof. It was around this time that Steve decided to add another string to his bow with the opening of his own label, Adjusted Music. 'NewLife' was the first release and to date it has been compiled on to 15 compilations worldwide. Adjusted's second and forth outings were the in-demand re-releases of 'Synaesthesia' and ‘Affinity’ (which was originally released under his Hydra moniker). As well as releasing his own tracks, Steve focused on bringing in new talent to the label. He inked both Evolve’s ‘Safe to Dream’ (ADJ003) and Deep Voices ‘Alone Again’ (ADJ005) to Adjusted. His remix of the former showcasing for the first time a deeper, more housey slant to his production. This musical shift ignited fully with the release of his forth single ‘By Your Side’ in 2006. Featuring the vocals of Gina Dootson, it brought with them a more thought-provoking, lamenting edge to Steve’s music.
Any biography of The Thrillseekers would be far from complete without mentioning his side-projects and collaborations. Immediately following the success of ‘Synaesthesia’ Steve went on to launch a new moniker for MOS subsidiary, Incentive. En-Motion was born and with it came "Truth" in 2000 and "Getting Away with It" in 2002. In the adjoining years he also pushed forward partnering in collaborations with Andy "Pulser" Perring as Insigma ("Insigma’/’Open Our Eyes"/"Avalon") and with ATCR owner Tim Stark under the name Rapid Eye ('Never Going Back'/"Circa-Forever"/"Stealing Beauty"/'Santa Cruz'/'Absolut').
Steve's remix career started pretty much the same day as "Synaesthesia" was promoed. Since then he has revamped, remapped and reshaped in excess of thirty other artist's tracks. From Sonique to Sholan, from Tiesto to Timo Maas (twice!) and from Chicane to Cequenza, he has lent them all his awesomely melodic, electronic touch.
The Last Time
The Thrillseekers Lyrics
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You answered
You loved me
No one on earth could ever make me
Make me feel
So loved, so complete
You have your own way
That I can dream of
The one solution to every problem
That makes me crazy
It turns me inside out
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
I was a soul in your hand
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
My life had only begun
The last time we missed, and I could see you clearly
My eyes were not opened up
The last time we missed, the last time I held you
I could see you clearly
Your sky is mine, I walk beneath it
Not alone
When I call your name
You always answer
And every time I begin to doubt you
You give me more love
No hesitation
You come to me when my heart is beating
So hard I cannot breathe
You give me all I need
And this is all I need
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
My eyes were not opened up
The last time we missed, the last time I held you
I could see you clearly
You touched me
I feel you in my arms
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
I was a soul in your hand
The last time we touched, my heart could see you clearly
"The Last Time" by The Thrillseekers is a powerful love song that describes a relationship that is all-consuming and life-changing. The lyrics describe the intensity of the love between two people and the way in which it can transform a life. The singer speaks of being touched, answered, and loved by their partner in a way that no one else ever could. This love is so complete and all-encompassing that it turns the singer inside out.
The song is also about the power of love to heal and to provide a sense of completion. The singer speaks of their life beginning when they were held by their partner, and of being able to see clearly when they were together. The love that they share is the only solution to every problem that makes them crazy, and the only answer to every reason they can dream of.
Overall, "The Last Time" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the transformative power of love. It is a celebration of the intensity of love and its ability to heal and complete us.
Line by Line Meaning
You touched me
The person being addressed made physical contact with the singer, possibly in a romantic way.
You answered
The person being addressed responded to the singer, possibly in a conversation or via communication.
You loved me
The person being addressed had feelings of affection towards the singer, possibly in a romantic way.
No one on earth could ever make me
There is nobody else on Earth who can create the same feeling within the artist that the person being addressed has created.
Make me feel
The person being addressed has the ability to create a certain feeling or emotion within the artist.
So loved, so complete
The feeling the person being addressed has created within the singer is one of deep love and fulfillment.
You have your own way
The person being addressed has a unique approach or style to how they interact with the singer.
The only answer to every reason
The person being addressed is the solution to every question or problem that the artist has.
That I can dream of
The solutions that the person being addressed provides are not just practical, but also something that the artist has thought about or hoped for.
The one solution to every problem
The person being addressed has a solution to every issue or challenge the artist encounters.
That makes me crazy
The solutions the person being addressed provides are so effective that it seems to the singer to be almost too good to be true.
It turns me inside out
The experience of interacting with the person being addressed is so intense that it has a physically or emotionally overwhelming effect on the artist.
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
A previous instance where the person being addressed held the singer physically, possibly in a romantic or intimate way.
I was a soul in your hand
The singer feels completely vulnerable and exposed to the person being addressed in these intimate moments, as if they are figuratively holding their soul.
My life had only begun
The moment when the person being addressed held the singer was a turning point or important moment in their life.
The last time we missed, and I could see you clearly
A previous instance where the artist was apart from the person being addressed, but felt they had a clear understanding of their thoughts or feelings.
My eyes were not opened up
The artist had not yet fully realized or appreciated the depth of their feelings or relationship with the person being addressed.
When I call your name
The singer is reaching out to the person being addressed via communication, possibly seeking comfort or reassurance.
You always answer
The person being addressed is always there for the singer, providing support and comfort.
And every time I begin to doubt you
There are moments where the artist feels uncertain or anxious about the person being addressed or their relationship.
You give me more love
The person being addressed responds to the artist's doubts or anxieties by providing even more love and reassurance.
No hesitation
The person being addressed responds to the artist's emotional needs immediately and without any reserve or doubt.
You come to me when my heart is beating
The person being addressed is there for the singer during times of high stress or emotional intensity.
So hard I cannot breathe
The emotional or physical stress the artist is experiencing is so intense that it has become difficult to function.
You give me all I need
The person being addressed provides everything the singer needs in terms of emotional and physical support.
Your sky is mine, I walk beneath it
The singer feels a deep connection to the person being addressed, such that they share their experiences and environment.
Not alone
The singer feels comforted by the presence of the person being addressed, even when physically alone.
I could see you clearly
The artist feels that they have a deep understanding or insight into the person being addressed and their thoughts and feelings.
I feel you in my arms
The artist is remembering a moment when they held the person being addressed, either in reality or in spirit.
My heart could see you clearly
The singer has a clear and deep understanding of the person being addressed and their feelings, almost as if seeing into their soul.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yamit Campos
Me tocaste
You touched me
Tu respondiste
You answered
Me amaste
You loved me
Nadie en la tierra podría hacerme
No one on earth could ever make me
Hazme sentir
Make me feel
Tan amado, tan completo
So loved, so complete
Tienes tu propio camino
You have your own way
La única respuesta a cada razón.
The only answer to every reason
Que puedo soñar
That I can dream of
La única solución para cada problema.
The one solution to every problem
Eso me vuelve loco
That makes me crazy
Me vuelve del revés
It turns me inside out
La última vez que nos tocamos, la última vez que me abrazaste
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
Yo era un alma en tu mano
I was a soul in your hand
La última vez que nos tocamos, la última vez que me abrazaste
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
Mi vida solo había comenzado
My life had only begun
La última vez que nos perdimos, y pude verte claramente
The last time we missed, and I could see you clearly
Mis ojos no se abrieron
My eyes were not opened up
La última vez que nos perdimos, la última vez que te abracé
The last time we missed, the last time I held you
Pude verte claramente
I could see you clearly
Tu cielo es mío, camino debajo de él
Your sky is mine, I walk beneath it
No solo
Not alone
Cuando llamo tu nombre
When I call your name
Siempre respondes
You always answer
Y cada vez que empiezo a dudar de ti
And every time I begin to doubt you
Me das mas amor
You give me more love
Sin dudarlo
No hesitation
Vienes a mí cuando mi corazón late
You come to me when my heart is beating
Tan fuerte que no puedo respirar
So hard I cannot breathe
Me das todo lo que necesito
You give me all I need
Y esto es todo lo que necesito
And this is all I need
La última vez que nos tocamos, la última vez que me abrazaste
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
Mis ojos no se abrieron
My eyes were not opened up
La última vez que nos perdimos, la última vez que te abracé
The last time we missed, the last time I held you
Pude verte claramente
I could see you clearly
Me tocaste
You touched me
Te siento en mis brazos
I feel you in my arms
La última vez que nos tocamos, la última vez que me abrazaste
The last time we touched, the last time you held me
Yo era un alma en tu mano
I was a soul in your hand
La última vez que nos tocamos, mi corazón pudo verte claramente
The last time we touched, my heart could see you clearly
Nazar Fedak
You touch me
You answer
You touch me
You answer
You love me
No one
On earth
Could ever make me
Make me feel
So loved
So complete
You and you only
The only answer
To every reason
That I can dream of
The one solution
To every problem
That makes me crazy
That turns me inside out.
The last time we touched
The last time you held me
I was a soul in your hand
The last time we touched
The last time you held me
My life had only begun
The last time we met
And I could see you clearly
My eyes were not opened up
The last time we met
The last time I held you
I could
See you
Clearly
Your sky
Is mine
I walk beneath it
Not alone
When I
Call your name
You always answer
And every time I
Begin to doubt you
You give me more love
No hesitation
You come to me when
My heart is beating
So hard I can not breathe
You give me all I need
You give me all I need
And this is all I need
Driving With Lee
You know a track is that good when you get goosebumps…
Jetty Moon
just got goosebumps 5:32
GeorD
I can't stop listening. For the last month or so I have been listening to this nearly daily, often even multiple times in a row. It still feels exactly like how it felt when I first heard it. That's how good this is.
Piotr Swat
10+ years for me
ELEVEN (Official)
Hits every time.
This era of vocal trance was truly something special
Alex
I agree. After a few drinks and a little of $$!#'ddd. Life is wonderful
Alpha Geminorum
Truly one of the most important Trance tunes in Earth's history.
Gustauo García
Love this song
Alison wonderland
One of the very best trance tunes ever made, even after all this time, still sounding amazing.
Royston Nozza
Shivers of ecstasy throughout my body when I hear this track. It's lost nothing in my 5 years of listening to it.