British: A world-renowned progressive house and remix act, was conceived in the bowels of Bristol, UK in early 1993. DJ and producer Jody Wisternoff had just been introduced to Nick Warren, and after a few hours in the studio together, they realized they had a common musical vision. Jody Wisternoff and Nick Warren have also maintained careers as successful DJs, both individually and together as Way Out West.
Jody's first collaboration with Nick, under the name Sub-version 3, was on a track called "Paradise is the Sound" which he and a friend had been working on. The next two releases were under the name "Echo" and the most popular versions were titled "Way Out West Mix." Originally intended as a remix project, the duo took a liking to the name and adopted it for the main act.
James Barton (A&R for Deconstruction in 1994) was suitably impressed with independent releases such as "Shoot" and "Montana" and signed them to Deconstruction - the only label Nick and Jody wished to join. "Ajare," a tune that hinted at what was to come with pop hooks, bizarre samples, meticulate synth stabs, and epic hindu swirlings, reached #62 in the UK singles chart. The harder, trancier "Domination" followed before "The Gift" charted at #15 and established Way Out West as one of the foremost house acts in the UK. "Blue," a melodic trip-hop groove, was released with a menacing club mix in 1997. "Ajare" was also re-released with an impressive new remix from the boys themselves and Brothers in Rhythm (a.k.a. Dave Seaman).
Way Out West's first eponymous album, "Way Out West", was released in 1997 to huge critical acclaim. With this album, Way out West tiptoed effortlessly into the gap between the mainstream and raveland and produced one of the finest British house albums yet released. Tracks such as "King of the Funk" and "Sequoia" seemed to provide the perfect summer soundtrack. The single "Blue" was seen on TV with its bizarre video featuring cult actor Harry Dean Stanton. Nick and Jody set off on tour and played high-powered live shows all over Europe (including Glastonbury Festival, Amsterdam (MTV party) and MIDEM in France).
After BMG graciously (sic) removed Way out West from their roster in December 2000 due to disappointing returns from the "The Fall" (samples the chill-out classic "Autumn Leaves" by Coldcut) single released earlier that year, Distinctive Records offered Way out West a three-album contract.
Their second album Intensify, released in 2001, a masterwork of swirling atmospherics, big trancy beats and a musical sensibility previously unprecedented within the genre, found a new home and was set for release in the UK on August 13th with the single of the same name (featuring the vocal talents of Ally Kennen) to be released the preceding week. The album appeared in the Dotmusic top 100 charts for that week, so it had obviously turned some heads. The album was released in North America by Nettwerk the following month. The next single, "Mindcircus," featuring the vocals of Tricia Lee Kelshall, was released to a great fanfare in March of 2002 and managed to hit #39 in the UK singles charts and #1 in the UK dance charts. It's success continued by reaching #15 in the US dance charts. The loungecore "Stealth," possibly the finest moment on Intensify and featuring the angelic vocals of Kirsty Hawkshaw, was set to be the final single from the album, released on September 2nd.
The duo released their third full length album in 2004, "Don't Look Now, featuring the vocalist Omi on several tracks, and further defining their progressive sound to include more conventional song structures in addition to their drawn out compositions. The album also included a mix CD, displaying the duo's continued participation in the DJ scene.
Their song "Don't Forget Me" has been featured in Season 2 of Grey's Anatomy, and a loop of their song "The Gift" is used for the title theme on the MTV show True Life.
In the summer of 2006 Jody Wisternoff released a solo work, "Cold Drink, Hot Girl" which was followed up in November 2006 with "Nostalgia", both of which were critically acclaimed works.
Nick Warren's seventh (a record) Global Underground offering is due for release at the end of February 2007 and features two mixes inspired by the underground house clubs of Paris, France. Some of the music comes from Bristol label Hope Records, which Nick has recently joined in an A&R capacity. Nick has also been working on some projects of his own including a well received track with American DJ Jimmy Van M called "One And Only".
The duo's long-awaited fourth album, titled "We Love Machine," was released on October 5, 2009. The song "Only Love" featuring Jonathan Mendelsohn on vocals (the album marks their first collaboration with a male vocalist) is the first single off the album, released August 31, 2009. The album was released on Hope Recordings / Armada, but the duo have set up a direct order with a deluxe version available at their own website: www.wayoutwest.mu. The duo is also planning a live tour..
Official website www.wayoutwest.mu.
Australian: Way Out West are an Australian jazz group, formed in 2001. They originated in the western suburbs of Melbourne and are noted for their unusual instrumentation which includes West African drumming, and many traditional Vietnamese string instruments such as a dan tranh, dan nguyet and dan bau.
The band has performed at major international festivals such as the Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, and Veneto Jazz Festival.
Members are:
Peter Knight(trumpet),
Dung Nguyen (modified electric guitar, traditional Vietnamese instruments),
Paul Williamson (saxophone),
Ray Pereira (percussion),
Howard Cairns (acoustic bass),
Rajiv Jayaweera (drum kit).
Their second album, Old Grooves for New Streets (2007), received five star reviews in Australia, and a review by America's All About Jazz said, “Certainly a candidate for Best Release of the Year – I hope lots of ears hear this one!”.In 2009 the group won the Bell Award for Australian Jazz Ensemble of the year. The Sydney Herald observed, “That these exotic sounds blend so well with jazz is a mysterious Melbourne alchemy”.
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/wayoutwestmelbourne
Don't Forget Me [Guy Ehmetores
Way Out West Lyrics
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Before I close my eyes and walk away
There's just one thing that I need to feel
Before I walk away against my will
There's just one thing that I need to hear
Before I walk away for the last time
There's just one thing that I need to see
Before I take this chance and set us free
don't forget me
Don't regret me
Don't suspect me
Don't neglect me
The memory of this still reminds me of you
The memory of this still reminds me
The memory of this still reminds me of you
That is where you'll find me
Stars in your eyes
Did you take the time to realize
Can you count the stars in your eyes
Did you take the time to realize
Way Out West feat. Omi's song Don't Forget Me is a soulful ballad that highlights the emotions of wanting to be remembered by someone. The song expresses the singer's longing to have one last thing he needs to say, hear, feel, and see before he walks away completely. The lyrics depict a heart-wrenching moment when someone is trying to escape from a love that has become painful, but at the same time, they don't wish to be forgotten. It is a plea for the other person to remember them, not regret, suspect, or neglect them once they are gone.
The song's chorus repeats the lines, "don't forget me, don't regret me, don't suspect me, don't neglect me," emphasizing the singer's desire to be remembered and not erased from the memory of their loved one. The words are simple, but the delivery of the lines is powerful, creating a sense of urgency and fear of being forgotten.
The second verse of the song suggests that the memory of the time spent together is still fresh in their minds, and it reminds them of the other person. As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage the other person to realize that there were stars in their eyes when they were together, and it's vital not to forget those moments.
Overall, Don't Forget Me is a melancholic song that encapsulates the feeling of treasuring a memory and not wanting to lose it. It mirrors the pain one experiences when trying to escape the grasp of love but not wanting to be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
There's just one thing that I need to say
I have something very important to communicate
Before I close my eyes and walk away
Before I leave this moment for good
There's just one thing that I need to feel
There is a particular emotion I require at this time
Before I walk away against my will
Before I leave involuntarily
There's just one thing that I need to hear
There is only one message I require
Before I walk away for the last time
Before I depart for the final time
There's just one thing that I need to see
There is only one sight I require at this moment
Before I take this chance and set us free
Before I take this decision and release us from obligation
don't forget me
Please remember me
Don't regret me
I hope you never repent having known me
Don't suspect me
Please trust and never doubt me
Don't neglect me
Please validate my worth and don't ignore me
The memory of this still reminds me of you
This experience brings to mind thoughts of you
The memory of this still reminds me
The memory of these events remains with me
The memory of this still reminds me of you
I am still reminded of you when reflecting on this
That is where you'll find me
If you seek me, I can be found there
Stars in your eyes
There is a sparkle or brightness in your eyes
Did you take the time to realize
Have you considered or noticed
Can you count the stars in your eyes
There are so many bright stars that they are difficult to count
Did you take the time to realize
Have you considered or noticed this about yourself
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eric wolfe
Well I'm 13 years late to this trance party, but glad I found it on this Tiesto mix. This song's a frikkin masterpiece. Starts off ambient, slides into progressive house, then explodes into some peak time trance. Looks like it's Tiesto's own Dennis Waakop Reijers who did this remix.
pasha1423
I remember tiesto played this in May 2005 at the Avalon in Hollywood. It was an unforgettable experience. His music WAS truly powerful.
Jose Sanchez
The best track in the best place with the best dj.
pasha1423
MrJohndory111 it would be amazing if he had just one more concert in LA where he played only his classics. Not the non sense he plays now. I’m 36 now and I always find myself reminiscing about those days. My wife thinks it was the drugs lol but we all know this music was something special and even more so when shared amongst a group of people who shared in the pure joy that was Tiesto back then.
MrJohndory111
pasha1423 Shame that he left the quality music behind
Catalina Ramirez
pasha1423 yes!!! i was only 19 and went to see him with my mom! epic night!!!
hyundaixl
An amazingly underrated track! LOVE it when the suspense builds from 6:47
protectorofillinois3
An immense underrated classic I never, ever get tired of at, and this is my favorite mix here. I went insane when Tiesto played this on ISOS 5 (which comes in both mixed and unmixed formats).
cesar augusto manzanero aguirre
de lo mejor de in search of sunrise. ¡el final es fantástico y melancólico!
Simon
this is when Tiesto actually played trance.