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André Tanneberger is a mastermind of the international music scene. For almost 20 years he has not only been one of the world’s finest and most successful DJs, but also a highly talented producer and songwriter. With seven acclaimed studio albums, a greatest hits CD and DVD collection and seven DJ mix compilations, as well as countless singles to his name, ATB can justifiably claim to have developed his career as musician and DJ in the most successful manner imaginable.
“What drives me is the constant desire to create something new. I think my creative spirit is nourished by the fact that I travel so much, as this represents a break from my studio sessions. It’s so important to take a step back from songwriting and producing now and again”, André suggests, when asked about his seemingly inexhaustible source of quality tracks.
ATB’s latest album, “Distant Earth” is no exception, as ATB once again delivers an array of fantastic new songs which transcend the genres of dance, trance and pop. Album number eight also features collaborations with renowned artists – something of a trademark for ATB as his studio work has progressed. Guest appearances on “Distant Earth” range from two of the hottest properties in trance music, the pioneering figures of Armin van Buuren and Dash Berlin to a remarkable team-up with Rea Garvey, who came to fame as lead singer of the international star act Reamonn.
“I had composed an instrumental track when it suddenly hit me that Rea’s voice would fit absolutely perfectly. The song actually turned out completely differently when we got together. I didn’t mind that a bit, as I had wanted to work with Rea for a long time already,” André explains.
The album title “Distant Earth” is a reflection, in the broadest sense, of how André Tanneberger likes to experience music. “I aim to maintain a certain distance from daily life and the usual problems it entails. It feels good to close your eyes, step onto the dancefloor and forget everything around you. If this is how you feel when you listen to my album, then I have done what I set out to do” the artist continues.
“Distant Earth” presents two very different CDs. One pulsates with melodious club music, the other showcases a selection of more chilled out ATB songs, again demonstrating the range of his artistic expertise. Guest artists join him in this side of his music as well.
“Armin van Buuren and I have chatted on and off for years about producing an ambient track together, and now we have finally found the time to actually do it.”
Both musical worlds continue to inspire this hugely successful DJ and producer in more or less equal measure after close to 20 years. “I’ve always felt that the one can’t exist without the other. DJing gives me the energy to produce my own tracks and when I’m in the studio, my fingers itch to get back to the decks, up on stage. I really love both sides.”
“Distant Earth” is further proof of ATB’s unique international sound. “My many trips over our planet give me no end of inspiration which can flow freely inside the studio” André acknowledges. The results can be heard on 25 songs and two CDs. A strictly limited Deluxe VIP Fan Box contains a further bonus disc of club mixes of tracks from the new album. “I love springing surprises on my listeners”. ATB has certainly managed to achieve that on “Distant Earth”.
Album release: 29th April 2011
Label: Kontor Records // Napith Music
www.kontor.cc // www.napithmusic.com
Tracklist:
CD 1
1. Twisted love (Distant earth vocal version) (feat. Cristina Soto)
2. Gold (feat. JanSoon)
3. All I need is you (feat. Sean Ryan)
4. If it’s love (feat. Melissa Loretta)
5. Move on (feat. JanSoon)
6. Chapter one (ATB with Josh Gallahan)
7. Heartbeat (ATB with Amurai feat. Melissa Loretta)
8. Killing me inside (feat. Sean Ryan)
9. Apollo road (ATB with Dash Berlin)
10. Running a wrong way (ATB with Rea Garvey)
11. Where you are (feat. Kate Louise Smith)
12. This is your life (feat. Fuldner)
13. One more (feat. Christina Soto)
14. White letters (feat. Melissa Loretta)
CD 2
1. Vice Versa (ATB and Armin van Buuren)
2. Magnetic girl
3. Be like you (feat. JanSoon)
4. Moments in peace
5. Moving backwards (feat. Kate Louise Smith)
6. Distant earth
7. Trinity
8. City of hope
9. Expanded perception
10. Sternwanderer (feat. Anova)
11. Orbit
Official Distant Earth tour dates:
30-04-2011 TRANCEFUSION / Prague – Czech Republic
02-05-2011 ATB IN CONCERT / Poznan – Poland
06-05-2011 EXPO PLAZA / Hannover – Germany
07-05-2011 AIRPORT / Würzburg – Germany
20-05-2011 PLANET / Nürnberg – Germany
21-05-2011 TON AUS STROM / Halle (Saale) – Germany
26-05-2011 SUTRA / Newport Beach – USA
28-05-2011 MARQUEE NIGHT CLUB / Las Vegas – USA
29-05-2011 BETA / Denver – USA
11-06-2011 KAYA-GUM HALL / Seoul – South Korea
02-07-2011 TOPFEST FESTIVAL / Bratislava – Slovakia
07-07-2011 CHEVROLET MUSIC HALL / Belo Horizonte – Brazil
08-07-2011 PACHA SP / Sao Paulo – Brazil
09-07-2011 CIRCO VOADOR / Rio de Janeiro- Brazil
10-07-2011 PEPSI ON STAGE / Porto Alegre – Brazil
16-07-2011 GLOBAL GATHERING / St. Petersburg – Russia
30-07-2011 MARQUEE NIGHT CLUB / Las Vegas – USA
05-08-2011 NATURE ONE / Raketenbasis Pydna – Germany
