Cosmic Gate
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Cosmic Gate is a German
trance
duo made up of Claus Terhoeven (born 1972, aka Nic Chagall
) and Stefan Bossems (born 1967, aka DJ Bossi). Both from Krefeld
in Germany
. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records
artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year before. For the 2010 DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll, Cosmic Gate moved to #24.
, "The Wizard of Oz
". However, Cosmic Gate did not become well known until their single "Fire Wire" was released in the UK in 2001.
Cosmic Gate have made many remix
es for artists such as DJ Tiësto
(Urban Train), Ferry Corsten
(Punk), Blank & Jones
(DFF), Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
(Somewhere Over The Rainbow), Svenson & Gielen (Answer the Question) and Vanessa-Mae
(White Bird).
Over the past few years, Cosmic Gate's sound has developed and moved away from the harder edge trance through to their current, more subtle yet still driving energetic music style.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
trance
Trance
Trance denotes a variety of processes, ecstasy, techniques, modalities and states of mind, awareness and consciousness. Trance states may occur involuntarily and unbidden.The term trance may be associated with meditation, magic, flow, and prayer...
duo made up of Claus Terhoeven (born 1972, aka Nic Chagall
Nic Chagall
Nic Chagall, born Claus Terhoeven , is a German trance music producer and DJ. He is best known for being one half of the German trance duo Cosmic Gate. He was born in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in 1972...
) and Stefan Bossems (born 1967, aka DJ Bossi). Both from Krefeld
Krefeld
Krefeld , also known as Crefeld until 1929, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its centre lying just a few kilometres to the west of the River Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records
Ultra Records
Ultra Records is an American independent electronic dance music record label. Ultra was formed in New York City in 1995 by former Polygram and Virgin Records executive Patrick Moxey, who is still currently the owner...
artist Cosmic Gate placed #19, 43 spots above the group's ranking the year before. For the 2010 DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ Poll, Cosmic Gate moved to #24.
History
Formed in 1999, Cosmic Gate's first single was "Exploration of Space", followed by "The Drums" ,"Mental Atmosphere" and their "Somewhere over the Rainbow" remix using samples from the filmFilm
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, "The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz (1939 film)
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was directed primarily by Victor Fleming. Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson and Edgar Allan Woolf received credit for the screenplay, but there were uncredited contributions by others. The lyrics for the songs...
". However, Cosmic Gate did not become well known until their single "Fire Wire" was released in the UK in 2001.
Cosmic Gate have made many remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
es for artists such as DJ Tiësto
Tiësto
Tijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
(Urban Train), Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
(Punk), Blank & Jones
Blank & Jones
Blank & Jones is a Cologne, Germany based Trance duo, consisting of the members Jan Pieter Blank , known as Piet Blank; René Runge , better known as DJ Jaspa Jones; and the producer Andy Kaufhold...
(DFF), Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Israel "IZ" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole was a Hawaiian musician.He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993...
(Somewhere Over The Rainbow), Svenson & Gielen (Answer the Question) and Vanessa-Mae
Vanessa-Mae
Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson , known professionally as Vanessa-Mae , is an internationally known British violinist. Her music style is self-described as "violin techno-acoustic fusion", as several of her albums prominently feature the techno style...
(White Bird).
Over the past few years, Cosmic Gate's sound has developed and moved away from the harder edge trance through to their current, more subtle yet still driving energetic music style.
Albums
- Rhythm & DrumsRhythm & DrumsRhythm & Drums is the first studio album by Hard trance duo Cosmic Gate. It was released on February 19th, 2001 in Germany.-Track listing:#"Open The Gate" – 2:54#"Exploration Of Space" [Extended Mix] – 8:15...
(2001) - No More SleepNo More SleepNo More Sleep is the second studio album by Hard trance duo Cosmic Gate. It was released on July 8th, 2002 in Germany.-Track listing:#Welcome – 2:48#The Truth – 3:35#Milky Way – 6:10#No More Sleep – 5:11#Back To Earth – 3:46#The Wave – 5:34...
(2002) - Earth MoverEarth MoverEarth Mover is the third studio album by Hard trance duo Cosmic Gate. It was released on September 18th, 2006 in Germany.-Track listing:#A Mile In My Shoes – 7:18#I Feel Wonderful – 4:38...
(2006) - Sign of the TimesSign of the Times (album)Sign of the Times is the fourth studio album by Hard trance duo Cosmic Gate. It was released on March 23, 2009 in Germany.-Track listing:# "Open Your Heart" # "London Rain"...
(2009) - Sign of the Times (Deluxe Edition) (2010)
- Back 2 The Future Compilation album (2011)
- Wake Your MindWake Your MindWake Your Mind is the seventh studio album by German Trance duo Cosmic Gate. It was released on October 24, 2011 as a digital release on Beatport online music store.- Track listing :...
(2011)
Singles / EPs
- "The Drums" (1999)
- "Mental Atmosphere" (1999)
- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (2000)
- "Exploration of Space" (2000) #29 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
- "Fire Wire" (2001) #9 UK
- "Back To Earth" / "Hardcore" (2002)
- "The Truth" (2002)
- "The Wave" / "Raging" (featuring Jan JohnstonJan JohnstonJan Johnston is an English professional singer, best known for collaborating with some of the world's top trance music DJs.-Career:...
) (2002) #48 UK - "Human Beings" (2003)
- "Different Concept" (2004)
- "I Feel Wonderful" (featuring Jan JohnstonJan JohnstonJan Johnston is an English professional singer, best known for collaborating with some of the world's top trance music DJs.-Career:...
) (2005) - "Tomorrow" (2004)
- "Should Have Known" (featuring Tiff LaceyTiff LaceyTiff Lacey is a singer/songwriter from Crayford, Kent, England, and the vocalist behind many trance and house hits. Except for her vocal abilities, she's also known for the fact that she usually writes lyrics that differ considerably from the standard hooks in the genre.-Singing career:Tiff Lacey...
) (2006) - "Analog Feel" (2007)
- "Body Of Conflict" (featuring Denise Rivera) (2007)
- "Millenium" (2007)
- "A Day That Fades" (featuring Roxanne EmeryRoxanne EmeryRoxanne Emery is a London based singer-songwriter.- Early life :Roxanne was born in Southampton, England...
) (2008) - "Not Enough Time" (featuring Emma HewittEmma HewittEmma Louise Hewitt is a singer-songwriter and trance vocalist who lives in Amsterdam.- Biography :Although Emma Hewitt had a musical background in rock music, she released her debut single in 2007 in the field of progressive house. "Carry Me Away" was a collaboration with British DJ Chris Lake...
) (2009) - "Sign Of The Times" / "F.A.V" (2009)
- "Flatline" (featuring Kyler England) (2009)
- "Under Your Spell" (featuring Aruna) (2009)
- "Barra" (2010)
- "London Rain" (2010)
- "Exploration Of Space (Remixes)" (2010)
- "Back To Earth (Remixes)" (2010)
- "The Drums (Remixes)" (2010)
- "Fire Wire (Remixes)" (2010)
- "Raging (Remixes)" (2011)
- "The Theme" (2011)
- "The Blue Theme" (2011)
- "Be Your Sound" (2011)
DJ mixes
- Technics DJ Set Volume Three (2001)
- Techno Club Vol. 14 - Talla 2XLC Welcomes Cosmic Gate (2001)
- 3AM Rush (2002)
- Bitte Ein Beat! - Beat 3 (2002)
- Back 2 BackBack 2 BackBack 2 Back is a compilation album by country singers Roger Miller and Ray Stevens, released in 1998. The odd-numbered selections were recorded by Roger Miller, while the even-numbered selections were by Ray Stevens. While the songs by Miller were chosen from different albums, four out of five of...
(2003) - MaxiMal In The Mix Vol. 5 (2003)
- Back 2 Back Vol. 2 (2005)
- Hard NRG 7 (2005)
- Back 2 Back 3 (2007)
- Privilege Ibiza (2009)
- Back 2 Back 4 (2010)
- State Of Trance 500 (2011)
Remixes
- Sash!Sash!SASH! is a German DJ / producer team, fronted by Sascha Lappessen , who works in the recording studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke. They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum awards.-History:Sascha Lappessen, Thomas "Alisson" Lüdke,...
- Adelante (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999 - U96U96U96 is a dance music project formed by the German DJ and producer Alex Christensen and a team of producers called Matiz , known for a number of 1990s Eurodance hits.-Biography:...
- Das Boot 2001 (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999 - Green Court - Follow Me (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999
- Green Court - Follow Me (Cosmic Gate Edit) 1999
- Miss Shiva - Dreams (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999
- Beam vs. Cyrus & The Joker - Launch In Progress (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999
- Bossi - To The Sky (Cosmic Gate Remix) 1999
- Taucher - Science Fiction (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2000
- Der Verfall - Der Mussolini (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2000
- E NomineE NomineE Nomine is a German musical project, formed in 1999, by producers Christian Weller and Friedrich "Fritz" Graner. Their music, which they call monumental dance, is an unusual combination of trance, techno, and vocals which closely resemble Gregorian singing and chanting...
- E Nomine (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2000 - AquagenAquagenAquagen is a German dance music group, consisting of Gino Montesano and Olaf Dieckmann. They initially achieved success with their single "Ihr Seid So Leise" , which sold more than 250,000 copies in Germany.-Singles:...
- Lovemachine (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2000 - Balloon - Monstersound (Cosmic Gate Mix) 2000
- Beam & Yanou - Sound Of Love (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2000
- Talla 2XLCTalla 2XLCTalla 2XLC, real name Andreas Tomalla, is an electronic music producer and DJ whose work has spanned from industrial music to trance music.-History:In 1979, Talla 2XLC began DJing with the sounds of Kraftwerk, YMO, and Depeche Mode....
- World In My Eyes (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - Blank & JonesBlank & JonesBlank & Jones is a Cologne, Germany based Trance duo, consisting of the members Jan Pieter Blank , known as Piet Blank; René Runge , better known as DJ Jaspa Jones; and the producer Andy Kaufhold...
- DJs, Fans & Freaks (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - Safri DuoSafri DuoSafri Duo is a Danish percussion duo composed of Uffe Savery and Morten Friis . Initially classically oriented, by 1999 they were discovered by a label executive working on classical music. After being signed, a track mixing both tribal sound and modern electronica was set to be released in 2000...
- Samb-Adagio (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - Vanessa-MaeVanessa-MaeVanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson , known professionally as Vanessa-Mae , is an internationally known British violinist. Her music style is self-described as "violin techno-acoustic fusion", as several of her albums prominently feature the techno style...
- White Bird (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - Green Court - Inside Your Gates (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001
- TiëstoTiëstoTijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
- Urban Train (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - George AcostaGeorge Acosta- Biography :All great music reaches into your very soul, captures the mind and touches the heart. It can tell a story, take you on an incredible journey and target many different types of emotions. Music such as this can only come from the hard work of a great artist, an artist such as George...
- World In My Eyes (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2001 - Ferry CorstenFerry CorstenFerry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
- Punk (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002 - Rank 1Rank 1Rank 1 is a Dutch trance group, formed in the Netherlands in 1997. Widely regarded as one of the originators of the Dutch trance sound, the group have produced a number of dancefloor hits since their conception...
- Awakening (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002 - 4 Strings4 Strings4 Strings is a Dutch Trance music group. The group was founded by Carlo Resoort and Jan De Vos....
- Diving (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002 - DuMondeDuMondeDuMonde was a German trance duo, consisting of Jürgen Mutschall and Dominik De Leon .-Singles:*"Tomorrow" - UK #60 *"Fly To The Sky" with Anastasia*"See The Light" *"Just Feel Free"...
- God Music (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002 - Sioux - Pho (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002
- Svenson & Gielen - Answer the Question (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2002
- Age of LoveAge of LoveAge of Love can refer to:* Age of Love , a reality television show on NBC* Age of Love , a 1997 studio album by Scooter* "The Age of Love" , a 1997 single by Scooter...
- The Age of Love (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2004 - Beam - Amun (Cosmic Gate Mix) 2004
- C.Y.B - Now (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2005
- 64 Bit - Virtual Discotech 1.0 (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2005
- Armin van Buuren vs. Rank 1Rank 1Rank 1 is a Dutch trance group, formed in the Netherlands in 1997. Widely regarded as one of the originators of the Dutch trance sound, the group have produced a number of dancefloor hits since their conception...
- This World Is Watching Me (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2007 - Kirsty HawkshawKirsty HawkshawKirsty Hawkshaw is a British dance/electronica/house/trance musician and songwriter. She is known for her participation as lead vocalist for the group Opus III, and her collaborative work with other musicians and producers....
Meets Tenishia - Outsiders (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2007 - TiëstoTiëstoTijs Michiel Verwest, , known as Tiësto , is a Dutch musician, DJ and record producer of electronic dance music. Although he has used many aliases in the past, he is best known for his work as DJ Tiësto...
feat. JESJes BriedenJes Brieden is an North American singer, songwriter, producer, and frequent guest vocalist.-Early life:Jes Brieden is a singer, songwriter and producer. Born and raised in New York City, she studied art and singing in an art school. She first began experimenting with music production at her...
- Everything (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2007 - Cosmic Gate - Body Conflict (Cosmic Gate Club Mix) 2007
- Vincent De MoorVincent de MoorVincent de Moor is a Dutch trance artist. He is most notable for his work with the record producer Ferry Corsten under the working title, Veracocha, and for his 2001 single, "Fly Away".-Early career:...
- Fly Away (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2007 - Messler - Prepare (Cosmic Gate B2B3 Edit) 2007
- Cosmic Gate - Fire Wire (Cosmic Gate B2B3 Reconstruction) 2007
- VeracochaVeracochaVeracocha is the alias used for the trance music collaboration between Dutch producers Vincent de Moor and Ferry Corsten, both of whom have had solo success under their own names, and using various other pseudonyms....
- Carte Blanche (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2008 - OceanLabOceanlabOceanLab is a Vocal trance group formed in London, England, in 2000, consisting of vocalist Justine Suissa and the three members of Above & Beyond; Jono Grant, Paavo Siljamäki and Tony McGuinness.-History:...
- Sirens of the Sea (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2008 - Deadmau5Deadmau5Joel Thomas Zimmerman , better known by his stage name deadmau5 , is a Canadian progressive, electro, and house producer based in Toronto...
- Clockwork (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2008 - Armin van Buuren feat. Cathy Burton - Rain (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009
- John O'CallaghanJohn O'CallaghanJohn O'Callaghan may refer to:*John O'Callaghan , Irish hurler*John O'Callaghan , Irish DJ*John O'Callaghan , secretary of the United Irish League*John O'Callaghan, lead singer of The Maine*Liam McCarthy and John D...
feat. Sarah HowellsSarah HowellsSarah Howells is a British singer-songwriter and trance vocalist. She is also one half of the folk/indie band 'Paper Aeroplanes'.- Biography :...
- Find Yourself (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009 - Fabio XB & Ronnie Play feat. Gabriel Cage - Inside Of You (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009
- Paul Van DykPaul van DykMatthias Paul, better known by his stage name Paul van Dyk is a German Grammy Award-winning Electronic Dance Music DJ, musician and record producer...
feat. John McDaid - Home (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009 - Markus SchulzMarkus SchulzMarkus Schulz, born , is a German trance music DJ and producer who resides in Miami, Florida, USA. He is best-known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, After Hours FM and other online stations...
pres. Dakota - Sin City (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009 - Kyau & AlbertKyau & AlbertKyau & Albert is the working name for two trance music producers and DJs from Germany named Ralph Kyau and Steven Moebius Albert. They were formerly known as Kyau vs...
- I Love You (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009 - JESJes BriedenJes Brieden is an North American singer, songwriter, producer, and frequent guest vocalist.-Early life:Jes Brieden is a singer, songwriter and producer. Born and raised in New York City, she studied art and singing in an art school. She first began experimenting with music production at her...
- Lovesong (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2009 - James HornerJames HornerJames Roy Horner is an American composer, orchestrator and conductor of orchestral and film music. He is noted for the integration of choral and electronic elements in many of his film scores, and for frequent use of Celtic musical elements...
& Leona LewisLeona LewisLeona Louise Lewis is a British singer and songwriter. Lewis first came to prominence in 2006 when she won the third series of the British television series The X Factor....
- I See You [ Avatar Main Theme ] (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2010 - Andrew Bennett feat. Sir Adrian - Run Till U Shine (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2010
- Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space (Cosmic Gate's Back 2 The Future Remix) 2010
- Cosmic Gate - Fire Wire (Cosmic Gate's Back 2 The Future Remix) 2010
- Markus SchulzMarkus SchulzMarkus Schulz, born , is a German trance music DJ and producer who resides in Miami, Florida, USA. He is best-known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, After Hours FM and other online stations...
- Away (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2011 - Robbie RiveraRobbie RiveraRoberto "Robbie" Rivera is a prolific house music producer and DJ born in Puerto Rico. He has an extensive catalog of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from Tribal to Progressive House, as well as incorporating Garage and Latin elements. He and his wife Monica Olabarrieta...
- Departures (Cosmic Gate Remix) 2011 - Ferry CorstenFerry CorstenFerry Corsten, also known under the alias System F, is a Dutch producer of trance music, in addition to being a DJ and remixer. He also hosts his own weekly radio show, Corsten's Countdown. He routinely plays at events all over the world with crowds in excess of tens of thousands. In 2009 Ferry...
- Punk (Cosmic Gate Essential Rework)2011