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Trance Remixes (Special Edition)
''Trance Remixes'' is a 2002 album by 2 Unlimited, a Eurodance project founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde and fronted by Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth. Album information ''Trance Remixes'' contains 16 remixes of 2 Unlimited's greatest hits from studio albums '' Get Ready!'', '' No Limits'' and '' Real Things''. Release history ''Trance Remixes'' was released in December 2002 in Japan. Track listing # No Limit (Moon Project Remix Edit) (3:49) # Twilight Zone (PK Hard Trance Radio Edit) (3:18) # Tribal Dance (Tribal Trance Mix) (8:03) # Maximum Overdrive (KG Hitman Remix) (8:07) # Get Ready for This (Yves De Ruyter Edit) (3:16) # Let the Beat Control Your Body (Mistral Mix) (7:31) # Workaholic (K-Groove Trance Mix) (8:17) # The Real Thing (Trance Mix Edit) (4:00) # The Magic Friend "The Magic Friend" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released in August 1992 as the fourth and fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Unlimited
2 Unlimited are a Belgian/Dutch dance music act, founded by Belgian producers/songwriters Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde in 1991 in Antwerp, Belgium. From 1991 to 1996, Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth fronted the act. During these five years, 2 Unlimited enjoyed worldwide mainstream success. They scored a total of sixteen international chart hits, including "Get Ready for This", " Twilight Zone", "No Limit", and "Tribal Dance". The act has sold eighteen million records worldwide. Although they enjoyed less mainstream recognition in the United States, several of their tracks became popular themes in American sporting series, mainly in the NBA and NHL. History Formation Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde met in their hometown of Antwerp, Belgium, and created 2 Unlimited in their studio, initially without any performers or vocalists. Their first collaboration under the name of Bizz Nizz resulted in a single called "Don't Miss The Party Line" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Limit (2 Unlimited Song)
"No Limit" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group 2 Unlimited in 1993. It was their fifth single in total and the first to be released from their second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The song is one of their most commercially successful singles, especially in Europe, reaching the number-one spot in 35 countries and the top 10 in several others. Like previous releases, the UK version of the single removed all of the raps from Ray Slijngaard, leaving just Anita Dels' vocals. One word from the rap was kept, the word 'Techno' (from the line "I'm making techno and I am proud") which was looped and repeated during the middle of the song, turning the line into "Techno! Techno! Techno! Techno!" and giving the song an extra vocal hook. Its accompanying music video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe. Chart performance "No Limit" was very successful on the charts, becoming a huge hit on several continents. Released on February 18, 1993, it peaked at number one in 35 countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magic Friend
"The Magic Friend" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released in August 1992 as the fourth and final single from their debut album, '' Get Ready!'' (1992). The UK release once again omitted Ray Slijngaard's rap, which lasted for 16 bars three times through, but did include some of the vocals from Anita Doth, with the "mocking chorus echoes" being abandoned as only Ray's part remains, thus leaving Anita's sole vocals as "disembodied whispers" during the middle eight. The single experienced chart success in many European countries, including Finland, where it topped the chart. The Dutch leading afternoon radio program on national pop outlet Radio 3 FM/ Hilversum renamed itself "The Magic Friend", after the single. Critical reception Larry Flick from '' Billboard'' wrote, "One of the more successful techno acts in Europe continues its bid for mainstream club and radio approval along these shores with a cute and NRGetic wriggler. The music is a bit harder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Real Thing (2 Unlimited Song)
"The Real Thing" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in May 1994 as the first single from their third album, '' Real Things'' (1994). The song is co-written by bandmembers Ray Slijngaard and Anita Dels, and scored chart success in many European countries. It topped the charts in Finland and the Netherlands, while peaking at number two in Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland. The song also was a top 10 hit in Austria, France, Germany, Norway, Scotland, Spain and the UK. It entered the Eurochart Hot 100 on 28 May at 30 and peaked at number-one three weeks later. Outside Europe, it peaked at number two in Israel and number 39 in Australia. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Nigel Simpkiss. Composition "The Real Thing" contains samples of ''Toccata and Fugue in D minor'' by German composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach. According to classicfm.com, it is considered one of the biggest pop songs to sample classi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Workaholic (song)
"Workaholic" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in April 1992 as the third single from their debut album, '' Get Ready!''. The album version was an instrumental track but the released version featured a chorus from Anita Doth and, outside the UK, verses from Ray Slijngaard. The single scored chart success in many countries, with its highest peaks coming in Finland, the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Zimbabwe, where it hit number-one in August 1992. Content The opening segment of the song features bells ringing in descending followed by ascending order (replicating the Westminster chime effect). It is the same segment that is played at Yankee Stadium in New York City whenever baseball's New York Yankees score a run and at multiple NHL arenas, such as the Staples Center's Los Angeles Kings, when a penalty is called against the visiting team. It is also used when the Los Angeles Lakers score a 3 Point Basket. Controversially, on the album ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let The Beat Control Your Body
"Let the Beat Control Your Body" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It is the fifth and final single released from their second album, '' No Limits'' (1993). The album version is largely instrumental and contains just a few spoken words from Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth. The single version contains full verses rapped by Slijngaard and a new chorus sung by Doth, which were co-written by them both. The song charted in many European countries, peaking at number two in the Netherlands and within the top 10 in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom. It was nominated in the category for Best Song on MTV Awards. Nigel Simpkiss directed the music video for "Let the Beat Control Your Body". Reception and airplay James Hamilton from ''Music Weeks '' RM'' Dance Update described the song as a "techno-pop galloper". Scottish newspaper ''Perthshire Advertiser'' stated, "You know what to expect and, yes, they deliver it!" Mark Frith from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Ready For This
"Get Ready for This" is a song recorded by Belgian/Dutch music group 2 Unlimited. It was released in 1991 as the lead single from their debut album, '' Get Ready!'' (1992). Originally, the single was produced as an instrumental, titled the "Orchestral Mix". It became a hit and conscious of their popularity, Wilde & De Coster wanted a more accessible, formatted formula for their project to grow. Ray was then asked to write lyrics and add a rap to the track. On Ray Slijngaard's suggestion, Anita Doth joined as the female vocalist. The single was an immediate success throughout Europe with notable peaks worldwide, including Australia and the US. It is arguably the most famous of the band's singles in the United States having charted at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart, number 17 on the ''Billboard'' Top 40 Mainstream and number 38 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, making it the band's only top-40 hit in the US. In the UK, the single went to number two on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maximum Overdrive (song)
"Maximum Overdrive" is a song by Belgian-Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited, released in November 1993 as the fourth single from their second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The UK release was the first UK single to maintain all the rap lyrics from Ray used in the European release. The song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart, and was also a number-one hit in Finland and on the European Dance Radio Chart by '' Music & Media''. Critical reception In his weekly UK chart commentary, James Masterton stated, "In as much as it is possible to classify things like this, 2 Unlimited are the most successful dance act ever." In Pan-European magazine '' Music & Medias review of '' No Limits!'', they viewed the song as a "potential single", "with a racing car breaking all speed limits." Alan Jones from ''Music Week'' commented, "He raps, she sings, the music ponds in typical pop/ rave style...yes, the usual 2 Unlimited hallmarks are present and correct, though melodically this is perha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribal Dance
"Tribal Dance" is a song by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was their sixth single, released in April 1993 from the band's second album, '' No Limits!'' (1993). The UK release omitted the main rap, but left in more vocals from Ray Slijngaard than any of their previous releases. The single scored chart success in many European countries topping the charts in Finland, Portugal and Spain. Outside Europe, the song topped the chart in Israel and the Canadian ''RPM'' Dance/Urban chart, while peaking at number seven on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Tribal Dance" also peaked within the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and Zimbabwe. In 1994, the song received an award in the category for "Best Techno 12-inch" at the WMC International Dance Music Awards in the US. In 2004, a new version of the song, titled "Tribal Dance 2.4" was released. It charted in both Austria a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twilight Zone (2 Unlimited Song)
"Twilight Zone" is a 1992 song recorded by Belgian/Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was the second single released from their debut album, '' Get Ready!'' (1992). The UK release of the single was the first 2 Unlimited single to include the vocals of Anita Doth, as they had not been featured on their debut hit "Get Ready for This". However, Ray Slijngaard's raps were once again removed. The instrumental "Rave" version of the track sounds different from the original "Not Enough" version, with a more Hi-NRG style with more bass and added cowbells. The single scored chart success in many European countries, topping the chart in both Finland and the Netherlands. "Twilight Zone" was the second single in a row to just miss out on the top spot in the UK again, peaking at number two. But it was 2 Unlimited's biggest hit on the US '' Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart, reaching number five, and it won an award in the category for Best Techno 12-inch Single on the 1993 WMC Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans Japanese archipelago, an archipelago of List of islands of Japan, 6852 islands covering ; the five main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa Island, Okinawa. Tokyo is the Capital of Japan, nation's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Japan is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh most populous country in the world, as well as one of the List of countries and dependencies by population density, most densely populated and Urbanization by country, urbanized. About three-fourths of Geography of Japan, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uplifting Trance
Uplifting trance (often synonymous with epic trance, energetic trance, anthem trance, emotional trance, or euphoric trance) is a broad subgenre of trance music. The name, which emerged in the wake of progressive trance in 1996, is derived from the feeling which listeners claim to get (often described as a "rush"). The genre, which originated in Germany, is massively popular in the trance scene, and is one of the dominant forms of dance music worldwide. Historically it is related to the emergence of psychedelic trance and the two styles influenced each other. Classical music strongly influenced the development of uplifting trance both in the 1990sFassbender, Torsten (2008). ''The Trance Experience''. Knoxville, Tennessee: Sound Org Inc. : p. 15 and in the 2000s, with film music also considered influential.Webber, Stephen (2008). ''DJ Skills: The Essential Guide to Mixing and Scratching''. Oxford, UK: Elsevier Press. Characteristics In general, uplifting trance is a style much h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
