Lost Witness
Encyclopedia
Lost Witness is an English
trance
production
and DJ
, composed of Simon Paul (also known as Si Paul) . Also part of the collaboration are songwriter
Edward Barton
, writer of the 1983 Jane & Barton single
, "It's a Fine Day" (later covered by Opus III
in 1992), as well as vocalist Danielle Alexander.
He also recorded under the aliases Dusk Til Dawn and The Eden Project.
A number of their singles were released on major electronic dance label
Ministry of Sound
. Some included remix
es by English producer and DJ Lange
. The 2002 single "Did I Dream (Song to the Siren)" is a cover
of the frequently-covered "Song of the Siren" from the 1970 Tim Buckley
album Starsailor
.
In 2010, Lost Witness re-released the 1999 single "Red Sun Rising" (with vocals from Andrea Britton). It was given airplay
by BBC Radio 1
DJ
, Judge Jules
. A new single, "Fade Away", was due to be released in January 2011.
from the children's TV series Rainbow.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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...
production
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...
and DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, composed of Simon Paul (also known as Si Paul) . Also part of the collaboration are songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Edward Barton
Edward Barton
Edward Barton is a Manchester, England, poet, artist and musician, known for his eccentric stage performances and use of home-made instruments...
, writer of the 1983 Jane & Barton single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, "It's a Fine Day" (later covered by Opus III
Opus III
Opus III were a techno and house music group from England who had success on the UK Singles Chart and on the U.S. Dance charts. The group consisted of vocalist Kirsty Hawkshaw and producers/musicians Kevin 'The Fly' Dodds, Ian Munro and Nigel 'Spider' Walton...
in 1992), as well as vocalist Danielle Alexander.
He also recorded under the aliases Dusk Til Dawn and The Eden Project.
A number of their singles were released on major electronic dance label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
. Some included 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 by English producer and DJ Lange
Stuart Langelaan
Stuart Langelaan, stage name Lange, is a British DJ and record producer.-Career:Lange's career began in 1997, signing his first recording contract with Additive Records in the UK...
. The 2002 single "Did I Dream (Song to the Siren)" is a cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of the frequently-covered "Song of the Siren" from the 1970 Tim Buckley
Tim Buckley
Timothy Charles Buckley III was an American vocalist, and musician. His music and style changed considerably through the years; his first album was mostly folk oriented, but over time his music incorporated jazz, psychedelia, funk, soul, avant-garde and an evolving "voice as instrument," sound...
album Starsailor
Starsailor (album)
Starsailor is a 1970 album by Tim Buckley , released on Herb Cohen's Straight Records label. It marks the moment Buckley's folk rock origins became invisible as he fully incorporated jazz rock and avant-garde styles in to his music. Although it is often regarded as not being accessible to many...
.
In 2010, Lost Witness re-released the 1999 single "Red Sun Rising" (with vocals from Andrea Britton). It was given airplay
Airplay
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by BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
, Judge Jules
Judge Jules
Judge Jules is a British dance music DJ and producer, known for his DJ activities and popular radio show which achieved global success.-Education:...
. A new single, "Fade Away", was due to be released in January 2011.
Singles
| Year | Song | UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The 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 ... |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Happiness Happening" | 18 |
| 1999 | "Red Sun Rising" (with Tracy Carmen) | 22 |
| 2000 | "7 Colours" | 28 |
| 2002 | "Did I Dream (Song to the Siren)" | 28 |
| 2004 | "Wait for You" (with Andrea Britton Andrea Britton Andrea Britton is a British singer-songwriter and a soulful dance|trance music|trance vocalist.-Biography:Britton's single "Am I on Your Mind?", recorded with Oxygen, made it to #30 on the UK Singles Chart in late 2002. In 2005, she had another hit single, "Winter", with DT8 Project, which made #35... ) |
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| 2005 | "Home" (with Tiff Lacey Tiff Lacey Tiff 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... ) |
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| 2005 | "Love Again" (with Tiff Lacey) | - |
| 2006 | "The Waiting Game (Love Is Trance) (Promo)" | - |
| 2006 | "The Best" | - |
| 2007 | "Whatever" (vs. Sassot) | - |
| 2007 | "Rise Again" (vs. Breeze Mark Breeze Mark Breeze, also known as DJ Breeze , is a UK Hardcore producer based in the United Kingdom. He is most known for his songs "Let's Fly" and "Jump A Little Higher", and frequently contributes DJ mixes to hardcore compilation series such as the Clubland X-Treme Hardcore series.He is mostly known in... ) |
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| 2007 | "Coming Down" (with Tiff Lacey) | - |
| 2007 | "Whitelaw presents Going Bush" | - |
| 2009 | "Closer to Love" | - |
Remixes
- 2000 ATB – "Killer"
- 2000 ColdplayColdplayColdplay are a British alternative rock band formed in 1996 by lead vocalist Chris Martin and lead guitarist Jonny Buckland at University College London. After they formed Pectoralz, Guy Berryman joined the group as a bassist and they changed their name to Starfish. Will Champion joined as a...
– "Trouble" (unofficial) - 2001 DeleriumDeleriumDelerium is a band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, formed in 1987, originally as a side project of the influential industrial music act, Front Line Assembly...
– "Innocente (Falling in Love)" - 2002 Ayumi HamasakiAyumi Hamasakiis a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to...
- "DaybreakAyu-mi-x 4 + selection Non-Stop Mega Mix Version-Disc one:# Dearest "Jonathan Peters Mix" Remixed by Jonathan Peters"Razor Remix" Remixed by RAZOR# Far Away Remixed by Hex Hector, Rank1# Unite! "Huge under the weight of Trance mix" Remixed by Huge...
" - 2006 Trinity - "Like the Sun" (vs. Sassot)
- 2006 Trinity - "Like the Sun" (vs. Sassot)
Personal Life
Simon Paul is also a talented impressionist. Known for mimicking Frank Spencer and ZippyZippy
Zippy may refer to:*Zippy , the name of the mascot for the University of Akron Zips*Zippy Race, a motorbike-driving arcade game*Zippy , a character in Rainbow, a British pre-school children's television series...
from the children's TV series Rainbow.
External links
- Lost Witness Official Website
- Lost Witness Official Myspace
- Official page at Radikal Records website
- Discography at Global Trance & Dance
- Audio samples at Ministry of SoundMinistry of SoundMinistry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and...
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