Benno De Goeij
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Benno de Goeij (ˈbɛnoː də ˈɣui) (born Marinus Bernardus de Goeij on March 19, 1975 in Oud-Beijerland
, Netherlands
) is a Dutch
trance
producer
. He is perhaps best known for his participation in Rank 1
with Piet Bervoets
and Kamaya Painters
with Tiësto
. Since 2008 de Goeij has been known as the co-producer behind the Dutch trance acts Armin van Buuren and Jochen Miller
.
whom he met at a party. They decided to create music of their own and created the duo Pedro & Benno with singles "Scream For Love", "Talkin' To You", and "Speechless" released under Karma Records. They also created tracks under various aliases like Precious People, Gualagara, A.I.D.A., Simplistic Mind, Two Disciples, R.O.O.S.
was born as they thought it would be a perfect joke to see a group named Rank 1 at a number 1 position. This joke became real when "Airwave" hit numerous charts at that position. They also remixed Cygnus X
's "Superstring" song and released an anthem for Sensation
in 2001 known as "Such Is Life" from the album Symsonic. In 2003 they re-released "Breathing" which was another charting track since it was a more break beat
version of "Airwave". In 1998 Tiësto
and Goeij created Kamaya Painters
, with three successful singles.
, which included Goeij's writing and production abilities in all songs except for "Imagine", "Fine Without You", and "Intricacy".
From 2000s
Albums
Oud-Beijerland
Oud-Beijerland is a town and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. With a population of 23,797 in 2005, it is the most populated town on the Hoekse Waard island, located on the Oude Maas and Spui Rivers....
, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
) is a Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
trance
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...
producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
. He is perhaps best known for his participation in Rank 1
Rank 1
Rank 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...
with Piet Bervoets
Piet Bervoets
Piet Bervoets is a famous Dutch trance artist. He is perhaps best known for his participation in the group Rank 1 with Benno De Goeij.-External links:*...
and Kamaya Painters
Kamaya Painters
Kamaya Painters is a Trance project name used by Dutch DJ's Tijs Verwest, better known as Tiësto, and Benno De Goeij, best known for his participation in the Rank 1 project.-History:...
with 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...
. Since 2008 de Goeij has been known as the co-producer behind the Dutch trance acts Armin van Buuren and Jochen Miller
Jochen Miller
Jochen van der Steijn, better known by his stage name, Jochen Miller, is a trance musician and DJ from Mill, Netherlands . He started his career under the alias "DJ Jochen"; changing to his current name in 2003...
.
Early years (1996–1998)
Benno de Goeij began working as a producer in 1997 alongside Piet BervoetsPiet Bervoets
Piet Bervoets is a famous Dutch trance artist. He is perhaps best known for his participation in the group Rank 1 with Benno De Goeij.-External links:*...
whom he met at a party. They decided to create music of their own and created the duo Pedro & Benno with singles "Scream For Love", "Talkin' To You", and "Speechless" released under Karma Records. They also created tracks under various aliases like Precious People, Gualagara, A.I.D.A., Simplistic Mind, Two Disciples, R.O.O.S.
The Rank 1 project (1998–2003)
In 1998, Rank 1Rank 1
Rank 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...
was born as they thought it would be a perfect joke to see a group named Rank 1 at a number 1 position. This joke became real when "Airwave" hit numerous charts at that position. They also remixed Cygnus X
Cygnus X
-Singles:*"Superstring" - UK #33*"Positron" *"The Orange Theme" - UK #43*"Hypermetrical" *"Kinderlied" *"Synchronism" *"Turn Around" -Remixes:*MIR - "Under The Milkyway" *Baby Fox - "Baby Fox" - Rain...
's "Superstring" song and released an anthem for Sensation
Sensation (event)
Sensation is an indoor electronic dance music event which originated in the Netherlandsand organized by ID&T. The original event, which ran exclusively in the Amsterdam ArenA for a period of five years until 2005, is now located throughout Poland, Spain, Austria, Chile, Germany, Belgium, Hungary,...
in 2001 known as "Such Is Life" from the album Symsonic. In 2003 they re-released "Breathing" which was another charting track since it was a more break beat
Break beat
Break beat may refer to:*the genre breakbeat*the technique break beat...
version of "Airwave". In 1998 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...
and Goeij created Kamaya Painters
Kamaya Painters
Kamaya Painters is a Trance project name used by Dutch DJ's Tijs Verwest, better known as Tiësto, and Benno De Goeij, best known for his participation in the Rank 1 project.-History:...
, with three successful singles.
Work outside of Rank 1 (2004–present)
In 2007, their first work with Armin van Buuren was created, it featured Kush and was entitled "This World Is Watching Me"; The song was written by van Buuren, de Goeij, Pete Kirtley, Sacha Collisso and Zoe Durrant. As of then Goeij began helping Armin on his next studio album. In early 2008 Rank 1 collaborated with Jochen Miller on the song "And Then..." which was written, composed, and arranged by de Goeij. In 2008, Armin van Buuren released his third studio album, ImagineImagine (Armin van Buuren album)
-Credits:*Track 1, 3, 5: Guitar by Eller van Buuren.*Track 2: Vocals by Chris Jones.*Track 3: Vocals by Jaren Cerf.*Track 4: Sample vocals by Denise Rivera...
, which included Goeij's writing and production abilities in all songs except for "Imagine", "Fine Without You", and "Intricacy".
Singles
From 1990s- 1997 "Baby Freak" (as Precious PeopleRank 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...
) - 1997 "Reflections of Love" (as Precious People)
- 1997 "Scream For Love" (as Pedro & BennoRank 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...
) - 1997 "Human Beast" (as Simplistic MindRank 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...
) - 1998 "Freefall" (as Benno)
- 1998 "To the Church" (as Two DisciplesRank 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...
) - 1998 "I Know You're There" (as TritoneRank 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...
) - 1998 "Ssst... (Listen)" (as Jonah)
- 1998 "Living in a Dream" (as R.O.O.S.)
- 1998 "Subspace Interference" (as Control FreaksRank 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...
) - 1998 "Play it Rough" (as System EightRank 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...
) - 1998 "Talkin' To You" (as Pedro & Benno)
- 1998 "Endless Wave / Northern Spirit / Outstream" (as Kamaya PaintersKamaya PaintersKamaya Painters is a Trance project name used by Dutch DJ's Tijs Verwest, better known as Tiësto, and Benno De Goeij, best known for his participation in the Rank 1 project.-History:...
) - 1999 "Human Planetarium" (as GualagaraRank 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...
) - 1999 "Speechless" (as Pedro & Benno)
- 1999 "Body, Mind & Spirit" (as R.O.O.S.)
- 1999 "I Don't Need You Anymore" (as Van Gils & Benno De Goeij)
- 1999 "Far And Away" (as A.I.D.A.Rank 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...
) - 1999 "Endless Wave / Theme From Norefjell (Remixes)" (as Kamaya Painters)
- 1999 "Black Snow/The Citrus Juicer" (as 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...
) - 1999 "Far And Away / Merit" (as A.I.D.A.)
- 1999 "Far From Over / Cryptomnesia / Soft Light" (as Kamaya Painters)
- 1999 "Remember Me / Corvana" (as A.I.D.A.)
- 1999 "Airwave" (as Rank 1)
- 1999 "Deadline" (as Dutchforce)
From 2000s
- 2000 "Wasteland / Summerbreeze" (as Kamaya Painters)
- 2000 "Yeah... Right" (as JonahRank 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...
) - 2000 "Straight to the Point" (as SPXRank 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...
) - 2001 "Such Is Life" (as Rank 1)
- 2001 "Awakening" (as Rank 1)
- 2003 "The Anthem 2003" (as SensationRank 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...
) - 2003 "Perfect Blend / Deep Ranger" (as Mac JRank 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...
) - 2003 "It's Up To You (Symsonic)" (as Rank 1)
- 2004 "Beats At Rank-1 Dotcom" (as Rank 1)
- 2004 "Unreleased Tracks" (as Rank 1)
- 2005 "Opus 17 / Top Gear" (as Rank 1)
- 2007 "The World is Watching Me" (as Armin van Buuren vs. Rank1 and Kush)
- 2007 "Life Less Ordinary" (as Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Rank1)
- 2008 "And Then..." (as Rank 1 vs. Jochen Miller)
- 2009 "L.E.D. There Be Light (Trance Energy Anthem 2009)" (as Rank 1)
- 2009 "Symfo (Sunrise Festival Theme 2009)" (as Rank 1)
- 2010 "The Great Escape (enTrance Theme 2010)" (as Rank 1 and Jochen Miller)
- 2010 "100" (as Rank 1 with Nic Chagall and Wippenberg)
- 2011 "Witness" (as Rank 1 with Cerf, Matiska & Jaren)
Co-productions
Singles- 1999 AMbassador - "One of These Days"
- 2005 Johan Gielen - "Flash / Dreamchild"
- 2005 Joop - "The World"
- 2006 Ronald van Gelderen - "This Way"
- 2006 Ronald van Gelderen - "Realize"
- 2007 Ronald van Gelderen - "Dirty Rocker"
- 2008 Ronald van Gelderen - "Embrace Me"
- 2008 Jochen MillerJochen MillerJochen van der Steijn, better known by his stage name, Jochen Miller, is a trance musician and DJ from Mill, Netherlands . He started his career under the alias "DJ Jochen"; changing to his current name in 2003...
- "Lost Connection" - 2008 Armin van Buuren & DJ Shah feat. Chris Jones - "Going Wrong"
- 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Jaren - "Unforgivable"
- 2008 Armin van Buuren - "Face To Face"
- 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Audrey Gallagher - "Hold On To Me"
- 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Sharon den AdelSharon den AdelSharon Janny den Adel is a Dutch singer and composer, best known as the lead vocalist and one of the main songwriters in the Dutch symphonic metal/rock band Within Temptation...
- "In and Out of Love" - 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline GovaertJacqueline GovaertJacqueline Govaert is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is best known as the lead singer of Dutch band Krezip.After Krezip disbanded in 2009, Govaert started working on her solo career. She released her debut album Good Life in August 2010.-Musical career:Govaert wrote her first songs...
- "Never Say Never" - 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Cathy Burton - "Rain"
- 2008 Armin van Buuren feat. Vera Ostrova - "What If"
- 2009 Jochen Miller - "9 Minutes / Eclipse"
- 2009 Jochen Miller - "Face Value"
- 2009 Jochen Miller - "Brace Yourself"
- 2009 Gaia - "Tuvan"
- 2009 Armin van Buuren feat. VanVelzenVanVelzenRoel van Velzen , better known as VanVelzen, is a Dutch singer-songwriter. Besides being known for his short stature, standing at a mere 4'11", he and his band enjoy a huge live reputation; they have played at virtually every festival in the Netherlands, shared the stage with Queen's Brian May, and...
- "Broken Tonight" - 2009 Jochen Miller - "Red One"
- 2010 Jochen Miller - "Humanoid"
- 2010 Artento Divini - "Griffin"
- 2010 Gaia - "Aisha"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Susana - "Desiderium 207"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Mirage"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Christian Burns - "This Light Between Us"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren vs. Sophie Ellis-BextorSophie Ellis-BextorSophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s...
- "Not Giving Up on LoveNot Giving Up on Love"Not Giving Up on Love" is a collaboration between by Dutch trance producer and DJ Armin van Buuren and English singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor...
" - 2010 Armin van Buuren - "I Don't Own You"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Full Focus"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Winter Kills - "Take A Moment"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Nadia Ali - "Feels So Good"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Sophie - "Virtual Friend"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Laura V - "Drowning"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Ana Criado - "Down To Love"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Coming Home"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat BT - "These Silent Hearts"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Orbion"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren feat Adam Young - "Youtopia"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Breathe In Deep"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Take Me Where I Wanna Go"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "I Surrender"
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - "Love Too Hard"
- 2010 Jochen Miller - "Classified (Energy Anthem 2011)"
- 2010 Jochen Miller - "uPad"
- 2010 Gaia - "Status Excessu D"
- 2011 ATB & Armin Van Buuren - "Vice Versa"
- 2011 G-Lontra ft Chelc-D - "Fill Me Up"
- 2011 Jochen Miller - "U and eye"
- 2011 Jochen Miller - "Troucid"
- 2011 Jochen Miller - "One Day"
- 2011 Jochen Miller - "Flashback"
- 2011 Jochen Miller - "Bamm!"
Albums
- 2008 Armin van Buuren - ImagineImagine (Armin van Buuren album)-Credits:*Track 1, 3, 5: Guitar by Eller van Buuren.*Track 2: Vocals by Chris Jones.*Track 3: Vocals by Jaren Cerf.*Track 4: Sample vocals by Denise Rivera...
- 2010 Armin van Buuren - MirageMirage (Armin van Buuren album)Mirage is the fourth studio album by Dutch trance producer and DJ Armin van Buuren, it was released on September 10, 2010. It was preceded by the release of the lead single, "Full Focus" on June 24, 2010...
Remixes
- 1999 Phil Rodriguez - Closer (R.O.O.S.Remix)
- 1999 Nudge & Shouter - Blue Lagoon (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Pound & Harris - Formanterra (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Chicane - Lost You Somewhere (R.O.O.S. Remix)
- 1999 Cepheus 1 - Cut D Mid-Range (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Fourth Inc. - Trip To Julich (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Cygnus X - The Orange Theme (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Choopie & Ronie - Let It Go (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Neon - Getting Around (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Jens - Psycho Strings '99 (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 1999 Locus - Don't Give Up (A.I.D.A. Remix)
- 2000 York - Reachers Of Civilization (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 Tunnel Allstars - Blue Lagoon (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 Mary Griffin - Perfect Moment (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 Legato - Small Town Boy (Bervoets & De Goeij Remix)
- 2000 Cygnus X - Superstring (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 DJ Jurgen - Higher & Higher (Dutch Force Remix)
- 2000 DJ Mellow D - At Night (Dutch Force Remix)
- 2000 Chakra - Home (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 System F - Cry (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 Angelic - It's My Turn (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2000 Baby D - Let Me Be Your Fantasy (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2001 M.O.R.P.H. - Maximum Overdrive (Benicio Remix)
- 2001 Delerium - Underwater (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2001 Ayumi Hamasaki - Far Away (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2002 Allice Deejay - Will I Ever (Dutch Force Remix)
- 2002 Nu NRG - Dreamland (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2002 Marc Aural - Sound Of Love (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2002 M.O.R.P.H. - Consequence (Benicio Remix)
- 2002 Rank 1 - Awakening (Benicio Remix)
- 2002 Ayumi Hamasaki - Dearest (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2002 Hands on Devine - Step By Step (Benicio Remix)
- 2002 Jam X & De Leon - Mind Made Up (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2003 Push - Journey Of Life (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2003 Jacob and Mendez - Deception (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2003 Gouryella - Ligaya (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2004 Angel City ft. Lara McAllen - Touch Me (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2005 Mr. Sam - Lyteo (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2005 ATB - Humanity (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2006 Ronald van Gelderen - This Way (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2006 Freddie Mercury - Love Kills (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2007 Joop - The Future (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2007 Alex Bartlett - Touch The Sun (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2007 Cosmic Gate - Analog Feel (Rank 1's Digital Rehash)
- 2007 Marcel Woods - On Fire (Rank 1's No This Aint Trance Like 99 Remix)
- 2008 Ronald van Gelderen - Embrace Me (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2008 Anton Sonin & Amx Feat. Sari - Undone (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2008 The Killers - Human (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2009 Leon Bolier vs Jonas Steur - Lost Luggage (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2009 Kerli - Walking On Air (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2009 Mat Zo - 24 Hours (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2009 Markus Schulz - Dark Heart Waiting (Jochen Miller Remix)
- 2009 Velvetine Safe (Wherever You Are) (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2009 Dido - Everything To Lose (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2009 BT ft. Jess - Every Other Way (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2010 Faithless - Not Going Home (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2010 Miguel Bosé - Jurame (Armin van Buuren Remix)
- 2010 Cosmic Gate - Back To Earth (Jochen Miller Remix)
- 2010 Cosmic Gate - Firewire (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2010 Nadine Coyle - Put Your Hands Up (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2010 Super8 & Tab Featuring Julie Thompson - My Enemy (Rank 1 Remix)
- 2011 Armin Van Buuren ft Nadia Ali - Feels So Good (Jochen Miller Remix)
- 2011 Within Temptation - Sinéad (Benno de Goeij Remix)
- 2011 Hannah - Falling Away (Armin Van Buuren Remix)
- 2011 Emma Hewitt - Colours (Armin Van Buuren Remix)