‘Above & Beyond Anjunabeats 100′ is the culmination of the first vinyl century of one of the UK’s most accomplished & unswerving independent dance labels. 3 DJs and 1000′s of meticulous & painstaking A&R man-hours have brought Above & Beyond’s brainchild Anjunabeats to the threshold of this 100th release compilation and bonus DVD.
Over the last 8 years trance music’s true artisans: Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, & Paavo Siljamaki have cultivated Anjunabeats from its backroom beginnings to the apex of worldwide dance recognition. DJ Mag described Anjunabeats in 2008 as “the most consistent trance label in the world” and its discography has engaged the playlists of pretty much every EDM DJ out there. Central to that success has been the forging of the oft-noted ‘Anjunabeats sound’… Part of the label’s DNA from the very start, it has rendered their releases instantly identifiable as ‘an Anjuna track’ to music lovers & diehard clubbers alike.
Here in 2008 Above & Beyond themselves need very little introduction. 2 top 20 hits (including one under their OceanLab alias) and a mega-selling, hugely-praised debut album in the form of ‘Tri-State’ have firmly established them (to quote Pete Tong) as “the UK’s new dance superstars”. In addition to that they’ve remixed some of the world’s most influential artists (including Madonna & Dido) and regularly DJ to stadium-sized audiences, most recently performing to an audience of 1 million on Barra Beach in Rio on New Year’s Eve. In that process they have propelled themselves up the DJ rankings, breaking into the world’s Top 10 in 2006 and taking them within touching distance of the coveted No.1 position.
Mixed and compiled by the trio, ‘Anjunabeats 100′ delivers a perfect cut-view of the music and artists that have brought the imprint to where it is today. It features tracks and mixes from established trance trailblazers like Above & Beyond & Andy Moor, OceanLab, Gabriel & Dresden, Matt Hardwick, Smith & Pledger & Super8 & Tab. In addition it decisively highlights Above & Beyond’s ability to push to the fore new
trance talent (using Anjunabeats as the hub) with debuting artists like Luminary, Israel’s Maor Levi, Alt+F4 & Boom Jinx. Also included on the Anjunabeats 100 package is a Bonus DVD, featuring footage of Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeach parties in India and Brazil. The DVD includes breathtaking scenes from their New Year’s Eve show in front of 1 million people, as well as fascinating behind the scenes footage and interviews.
Think of ‘Anjunabeats 100′ then not so much as a ‘best of’ – but more like a ‘best of the best’ compilation!
To celebrate Anjunabeats’ 100th release, Above & Beyond are hosting a series of Album Launch parties around the world. First up is an Easter special at Godskitchen on March 22, where Above & Beyond will perform a 3-hour set, joined by two of progressive trance’s finest talents Andy Moor and Jaytech (UK debut). Then it’s off to the sunshine in Miami, for a special 100th Release celebration at Nocturnal on March 27, and the first full blown Anjunabeats night on US soil. Joining Above & Beyond in the Anjunabeats Room will be Anjuna legends Super8 & Tab, Air For Life collaborator Andy Moor and Sweden’s hottest trance talent Mike Shiver. Meanwhile the Anjunadeep room sees Anjuna debuts for Fine Taste (Johan Vermeulen & Freek Geuze – aka Chunk & Twist, Interplay) and Boom Jinx, ably supported by Electrobios and label A&R James Grant. For details on all the Anjunabeats 100 parties, check www.anjunabeats.com.
~ World of Trance
Tracklist:
Promo version
Anjunabeats – Volume one (Anjunadeep Remix)
David West Feat. Andreas Hermansson – larry Mountains 54
Above & Beyond VS Andy Moor – Air For Life
Aalto – 5
Maor Levi – Reflect
Signalrunners – Aria Epica (Bart Claessen Remix)
Luminary – Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix)
Endre – Kallocain (Robert Nickson Mix)
OceanLab – Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix)
Smith & Pledger – Believe (Smith & Pledger 2004 Mix)
Nitromethane – Time To Die (Seraque Remix)
Above & Beyond Pres. Tranquillity Base – Surrender
OceanLab – Sky Falls Down (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
Jono Grant VS Mike Koglin – Circuits
Matt Hardwick VS Smith & Pledger – Day One (Above & Beyond Remix)
Cara Dillon VS 2Devine – Black Is The COlour (Coco & Green Remix)
Super8 & Tab – Helsinki Scorchin
Above & Beyond – No One On Earth (Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
Boom Jinx – Eternal Reminiscence Feat. Key
Above & Beyond Pres. Tranquillity Base – Razorfish (Above & Beyond Progressive Mix)
Alt + F4 – Alt + F4
OceanLab – Beautiful Together
Sunny Lax – P.U.M.A.
Rusch & Murray – Epic (Above & Beyond Remix)
Daniel Kandi – Child
P.O.S. – Summer Sun (Remember)
Nitrous Oxide – North Pole
Aalto – Rush (Super8 V Orkidea Remix)
OceanLab – Satellite
Super8 – Alba
Above & Beyond – Alone Together
Disc 1/2
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1. Cara Dillon vs. 2Devine – Black Is The Colour (Coco & Green Remix)
2. Super8 & Tab – Helsinki Scorchin’
3. Above & Beyond – No One On Earth (Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
4. Boom Jinx feat. Key – Eternal Reminiscence
5. Tranquility Base – Razorfish (Above & Beyond Progressive Mix)
6. Alt+F4 – Alt+F4
7. OceanLab – Beautiful Together
8. Sunny Lax – P.U.M.A
9. Rusch & Murray – Epic (Above & Beyond Remix)
10.Daniel Kandi – Child
11.P.O.S – Remember (Summer Sun)
12.Nitrous Oxide – North Pole
13.Aalto – Rush (Super8 vs. Orkidea Remix)
14.OceanLab – Satellite (Original Above & Beyond Mix)
15.Super8 – Alba
16.Above & Beyond – Alone Tonight
Disc 2/2
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1. Anjunabeats – Volume One (Anjuna Deep Mix)
2. David West feat. Andreas Hermansson – Larry Mountains 54
3. Above & Beyond vs. Andy Moor – Air For Life
4. Aalto – 5
5. Maor Levi – Reflect
6. Signalrunners – Aria Epica (Bart Claessen Remix)
7. Luminary – Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix)
8. Endre – Kallocain (Robert Nickson Remix)
9. OceanLab – Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix)
10.Smith & Pledger – Believe (Smith & Pledger’s 2004 Remix)
11.Nitromethane – Time To Die (Seraque Remix)
12.Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base – Surrender
13.OceanLab – Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix)
14.Jono Grant vs. Mike Koglin – Circuits
15.Matt Hardwick vs. Smith & Pledger – Day One (Above & Beyond Remix)
cheers & GB…
