Paavo Siljamäki
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Paavo Olavi Siljamäki, (born April 25, 1977), a Finnish trance artist, is one-third of the UK based trance
group Above & Beyond
. "Paavo Olavi Siljamäki" (or "P.O.S" for short) is also a solo project for Paavo. Apart from that, Paavo has also been member of Aalto, Dirt Devils, Free State, Rollerball, Tranquility Base, Zed-X and OceanLab
.
. Having a Garage music single already released (under the guise 'Silky-mac') before meeting a fellow named Jono Grant
at University which lead to the formation of the name Anjunabeats
(as an artist, then adapted as a label name) and, ultimately, Above & Beyond (with Tony McGuiness). Paavo's solo trance capability was brought out when he was under the heavy inspiration of summer parties at his college and one day he decided to produce a track of his own at his place on a G4 Powerbook. Paavo rolled out his debut single, "Remember (Summer Sun)".
"Remember (Summer Sun)" was released on an EP with "Amnesiac". Remember and Amnesiac were welcomed with huge response in clubland, but "Remember (Summer Sun)" was the track which had achieved anthem status, containing "one of the most gorgeous chord changes ever" according to Tony McGuinness
.
The second single by Paavo was "Gravity". It was also used by Tiësto
for his compilation album, "In Search of Sunrise 4: Latin America".
Paavo spends most of his time with a computer in front of him, either surfing the net or, more usually, making music. However he has admitted to other pursuits:
, Above & Beyond
, Anjunabeats
, Rollerball
and Tranquility Base
produced a lot of tracks as a team under the label Anjunabeats
.
Trance music
Trance is a genre of electronic dance music that developed in the 1990s.:251 It is generally characterized by a tempo of between 125 and 150 bpm,:252 repeating melodic synthesizer phrases, and a musical form that builds up and breaks down throughout a track...
group Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond (band)
Above & Beyond are a British trance music group formed in 2000 and consists of the members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Finnish Paavo Siljamäki. They have their own record label Anjunabeats, which releases trance and progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show Trance...
. "Paavo Olavi Siljamäki" (or "P.O.S" for short) is also a solo project for Paavo. Apart from that, Paavo has also been member of Aalto, Dirt Devils, Free State, Rollerball, Tranquility Base, Zed-X and OceanLab
Oceanlab
OceanLab 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:...
.
Biography
Paavo's interest in producing music began relatively early in his life, when his parents bought a piano when he was 5 years old. He started playing Cello and Piano and was playing with computers too from a very early age. He composed his first musical when he was 15 years old, and then moved to Helsinki to attend :fi: Sibelius Lukio: Finland's leading music high school. After some years of producing dance music in Finland, he moved to the UK to study music business at the University of WestminsterUniversity of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. Its origins go back to the foundation of the Royal Polytechnic Institution in 1838, and it was awarded university status in 1992.The university's headquarters and original campus are based on Regent...
. Having a Garage music single already released (under the guise 'Silky-mac') before meeting a fellow named Jono Grant
Jono Grant
-Biography:Jono Grant is part of the electronic dance group Above & Beyond.From a very early age Jono learned to play the piano and guitar, and moved on to synthesisers as soon as he could afford to buy them after being inspired as a child by the music of Jean-Michel Jarre, the Pet Shop Boys, New...
at University which lead to the formation of the name Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats is a British record label, started by producers Jonathan "Jono" Grant and Paavo Siljamäki in 2000 which releases trance music. The first 12" record was titled Volume One, released under Grant and Siljamäki's alias, Anjunabeats, in 2000. As the label got the name Anjunabeats, they...
(as an artist, then adapted as a label name) and, ultimately, Above & Beyond (with Tony McGuiness). Paavo's solo trance capability was brought out when he was under the heavy inspiration of summer parties at his college and one day he decided to produce a track of his own at his place on a G4 Powerbook. Paavo rolled out his debut single, "Remember (Summer Sun)".
"Remember (Summer Sun)" was released on an EP with "Amnesiac". Remember and Amnesiac were welcomed with huge response in clubland, but "Remember (Summer Sun)" was the track which had achieved anthem status, containing "one of the most gorgeous chord changes ever" according to Tony McGuinness
Tony McGuinness
Anthony "Tony" McGuinness is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Footscray and Adelaide in the Australian Football League. His estranged wife is Nine News presenter Georgina McGuinness.- SANFL career :...
.
The second single by Paavo was "Gravity". It was also used by 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...
for his compilation album, "In Search of Sunrise 4: Latin America".
Paavo spends most of his time with a computer in front of him, either surfing the net or, more usually, making music. However he has admitted to other pursuits:
What do you all do to unwind after a long session in the studio?
Paavo: Well, I used to pop out to the bar for a drink with friends, but these days I do some yogaYogaYoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
and meditate: the ultimate way to chill in my opinion!
Collaborations
The following is a list of releases produced under different aliases (collaboration between Paavo Olavi Siljamäki and other Artists)- 2000 Volume One (With Jono Grant) [As Anjunabeats]
- 2000 Disco Fans (With Jono Grant) [As Dirt Devils]
- 2000 Different Ways (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2001 Release (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2001 The Drill (With Jono Grant) [As Dirt Devils]
- 2001 Volume One (Remixes) (With Jono Grant) [As Anjunabeats]
- 2002 The Drill (With Jono Grant) [As Dirt Devils]
- 2002 Different Ways (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2002 Liquid Sweep (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2003 Release (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2003 The Storm (With Jono Grant) [As Zed-X]
- 2003 Rush (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2003 Music Is Life (With Jono Grant) [As Dirt Devils]
- 2004 Music Is Life (With Jono Grant) [As Dirt Devils]
- 2004 Volume One (With Jono Grant) [As Anjunabeats]
- 2004 Liquid Sweep (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2004 Taurine (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2004 Rush (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2005 Release (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2005 Resolution (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2005 Different Ways (With Jono Grant) [As Free State]
- 2006 5 (With Super8) [As Aalto]
- 2006 Volume One (Remixes) (With Jono Grant) [As Anjunabeats]
- 2006 Untitled Audio (With Mike Koglin) [As P.O.S]
- 2009 Autumn (With Mike Koglin) [As P.O.S]
Other productions
Paavo Olavi Siljamäki is a part of OceanlabOceanlab
OceanLab 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:...
, Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond (band)
Above & Beyond are a British trance music group formed in 2000 and consists of the members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Finnish Paavo Siljamäki. They have their own record label Anjunabeats, which releases trance and progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show Trance...
, Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats is a British record label, started by producers Jonathan "Jono" Grant and Paavo Siljamäki in 2000 which releases trance music. The first 12" record was titled Volume One, released under Grant and Siljamäki's alias, Anjunabeats, in 2000. As the label got the name Anjunabeats, they...
, Rollerball
Rollerball
Rollerball can refer to:*Rollerball pen, a type of ballpoint pen and ink*another name for a trackball in computing*Rollerball , a science fiction film based on the short story "Rollerball Murder"...
and Tranquility Base
Tranquility Base
Tranquility Base was the name given by American astronaut Neil Armstrong to the landing site on the moon where the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle made the first moon landing....
produced a lot of tracks as a team under the label Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats
Anjunabeats is a British record label, started by producers Jonathan "Jono" Grant and Paavo Siljamäki in 2000 which releases trance music. The first 12" record was titled Volume One, released under Grant and Siljamäki's alias, Anjunabeats, in 2000. As the label got the name Anjunabeats, they...
.