In 1997, he founded the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Bink, where he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series. Tiësto met producer Dennis Waakop Reijers in 1998; the two have worked together extensively since then.
From 1998 to 2000, Tiësto collaborated with Ferry Corsten under the name Gouryella. His 2000 remix of Delerium's "Silence" featuring Sarah McLachlan exposed him to more mainstream audiences. In 2001, he released his first solo album, In My Memory, which gave him several major hits that launched his career. He was voted World No. 1 DJ by DJ Magazine in its annual Top 100 DJs readership poll consecutively for three years from 2002 to 2004.
Just after releasing his second studio album Just Be he performed live at the 2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Athens, the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympics. In April 2007 Tiësto launched his radio show Tiësto's Club Life on Radio 538 in the Netherlands and released his third studio album Elements of Life. The album reached number one on the Belgian album chart as well on Billboard Top Electronic Albums in the U.S. and received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008. Tiësto released his fourth studio album Kaleidoscope in October 2009, followed by A Town Called Paradise in June 2014. He won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical for his remixed version of John Legend's hit "All of Me" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
A Tear in the Open
Tiësto Lyrics
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Moch sa mhaduinn is mi g'éirigh
Sèist: Ò hì shiùbhlainn leat
Hì ri bhò hò ru bhì
Hì ri bhò hò rinn o ho
Ailein Duinn, ò hì shiùbhlainn leat
How sorrowful I am
Early in the morning rising
Chorus (after each verse): Ò hì, I would go with thee
Hì ri bhò hò ru bhì
Hì ri bhò hò rinn o ho
Brown-haired Alan, ò hì, I would go with thee
(repeated several times)
The lyrics of Tiësto's song A Tear in the Open are actually a Scottish folk song titled Ailein Duinn. The first line, "Gura mise tha fo éislean," translates to "How sorrowful I am." The following line, "Moch sa mhaduinn is mi g'éirigh" means "Early in the morning rising." The chorus of the song (which is repeated several times) translates to "Ò hì, I would go with thee, Hì ri bhò hò ru bhì, Hì ri bhò hò rinn o ho, Brown-haired Alan, ò hì, I would go with thee."
The song is a traditional lament that was likely composed in the 18th or 19th century. It tells the story of a woman longing to be with her brown-haired love, even though he is far away. The sorrowful tone of the lyrics is reflected in the melancholic melody, which features haunting bagpipes and Celtic-inspired instrumentation.
The use of a traditional Scottish folk song is an interesting choice for Tiësto, who is primarily known as a DJ and producer of electronic dance music. However, A Tear in the Open is not the first time he has incorporated non-electronic elements into his music. He is known for blending different genres and styles to create unique sounds, and has collaborated with artists ranging from pop singers to classical musicians.
Overall, Tiësto's rendition of Ailein Duinn is a beautiful tribute to the Scottish heritage of the song. The haunting melody and solemn lyrics create a mood that is both melancholic and uplifting, and the fusion of traditional folk instruments with modern production techniques makes for a unique listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
How sorrowful I am
Expressing deep sadness
Early in the morning rising
Starting the day early, perhaps filled with sadness and apprehension
Ò hì, I would go with thee
Expressing a desire to escape from sorrow and follow someone else towards a better future
Hì ri bhò hò ru bhì
Rhythmic sounds that accompany the expression of desire
Brown-haired Alan, ò hì, I would go with thee
A specific person representing the possibility of leaving sorrow behind and finding a better life
Contributed by Samuel N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tomaszkowalczyk5980
34yo here, when I was 13 and heard DJ Tiesto for the first time, I discovered my beloved music genre. THIS was my favourite kind of trance, playing with sounds, every single note or even silence had its own place in whole instrumental piece, which drilled down into deepest part of brain, where consciousness touched each other with subconsciousness. You could just stay away from this material world, floating through dimensions, that kept you out of all these earthly, evanescent problems. I miss those unbelievable sound expieriences. 26.02.2023 and I keep coming back to those spiritual travels.
@conkyjoe8932
34 years old myself sir, I discovered Tiesto waiting in line overnight at Best Buy (with a friend who was getting the Wii on it's midnight launch hahaha).
We showed up at like 4 or 5pm the day before to get in line, and I got bored. So I went inside to buy a cd, and this was the selection I made haha. Totally random pick, but it changed my life FOREVER.
@tomaszkowalczyk5980
@@conkyjoe8932 coincidence? I guess not 😜
@josefremis1045
Souhlasím
@ctobin7443
34 chiming. He's done more than words describe for me. Still here for a tear in the heart. Like who the fuck can produce this like he can nowadays. Absolutely fucking nobody. This, for me, is probably the best song he's ever laid hands on. It's untouchable, it has it all.
@beytullahpala1091
Benim yaş grubu ben gibi trance müzik hastası 👌🏼
@53642410
Still got goosebumps listening to it
@dannesz
One of the best piece of art in trance music ❤
@Tripokaridos22
Just be ... This album is masterpiece a painting .
@katalinajosephine4626
Yeap, agreed!