Phynn
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Phynn is a globally acclaimed trance music
DJ. He is well known for his trademark melodic, uplifting trance sound.
's FTM label and did further remix work for the duo, remixing hits such as Stop 9.5 and Who's The Starter.
Phynn's 'Stop 9.5' remix was picked up by Tiësto
, who played it on his second Tiesto In Concert
edition, and featured it on the official DVD release.
In the second half of 2004, Finne (now commonly known as Phynn) decided to make a record with his friend Bart Van Wissen, known as Fictivision. The result was 'Escape' (released on DJ Tiësto's Black Hole Recordings), a track that introduced both Phynn and Fictivision onto the international trance map. Soon after that, Phynn followed up with an even bigger hit, this time a solo production, titled 'Lucid'. As of today it remains one of his biggest and most well known records. Lucid was heavily supported by Tiësto and was featured on the Tiesto in Concert DVD series as well.
in Amsterdam
, on December 3, 2005, in front of an audience of over 5000 people. One month later, Phynn was declared 'Future Hero' by Mixmag
, a well known electronic dance music
magazine.
Following his global success, Black Hole Recordings asked Phynn to mix the 11th edition of the highly acclaimed In Trance We Trust series. Phynn accepted the offer and followed in the footsteps of legendary trance artists such as Johan Gielen, Cor Fijneman
and Mark Norman
and delivered the 11th edition of the series.
, organized by Dutch event company ID&T
. The audience size at Trance Energy 2007 counted over 25,000 people. At the age of 22, Phynn was the youngest DJ ever to perform at the Main Stage of Trance Energy. In 2008, Phynn performed at Trance Energy again at the 'Future Stage'.
. Notable tracks from the album are 'Try Again feat, Tiff Lacey', 'Wait For A Moment feat. Molly Bancroft', 'C U Smile', 'Starfire At Night', 'Metamorphosis' and 'No More Mistakes feat Molly Bancroft'.
played the record for many months after its initial release, and it was placed on many compilations world wide. Following up on 'Spacewalk', Phynn's next project was 'Hello Love' featuring Antonia from Jets Overhead
. Just like 'Spacewalk', 'Hello Love' was a big hit with fans around the world, leading Ferry Corsten
to include it on his Once Upon A Night mixed compilation.
approached Phynn in 2010 to do remixes for Coldharbour Recordings
. Phynn's remixes for Coldharbour Recordings became a huge success. Phynn composed and produced remixes for 'Mike Foyle pres. Statica - Deadly Nightshade', 'Rex Mundi - Opera of Northern Ocean', 'Hammer & Bennet - Language' and 'Markus Schulz - Rain'. As a result of the success of these high-profile remixes, Phynn became in high demand by labels looking to add that trademark Phynn sound to their releases.
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...
DJ. He is well known for his trademark melodic, uplifting trance sound.
Early Stages
In 2000, Finne discovered his love for electronic dance music. Finding the style extremely interesting, he started exploring the possibilities of making electronic dance music. He first gained notoriety in an Ernesto vs. Bastian remix contest under the 'Mind Markers' guise. Out of hundreds of contestants, Finne was one of the three winners in the competition. He got in touch with Ernesto vs. Bastian and SonySony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
's FTM label and did further remix work for the duo, remixing hits such as Stop 9.5 and Who's The Starter.
Phynn's 'Stop 9.5' remix was picked up 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...
, who played it on his second Tiesto In Concert
Tiësto in Concert
Tiësto in Concert is a DVD of Tiësto's concert on May 10, 2003, at the Gelredome in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, when he performed before an audience of over 25,000 people.-Video listing:-Release history:...
edition, and featured it on the official DVD release.
In the second half of 2004, Finne (now commonly known as Phynn) decided to make a record with his friend Bart Van Wissen, known as Fictivision. The result was 'Escape' (released on DJ Tiësto's Black Hole Recordings), a track that introduced both Phynn and Fictivision onto the international trance map. Soon after that, Phynn followed up with an even bigger hit, this time a solo production, titled 'Lucid'. As of today it remains one of his biggest and most well known records. Lucid was heavily supported by Tiësto and was featured on the Tiesto in Concert DVD series as well.
Breakthrough
Finne was introduced to the 'big audience' as a closing act for Tiësto at the Heineken Music HallHeineken Music Hall
Heineken Music Hall is a concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, near the Amsterdam ArenA .The big hall is used for concerts, has a capacity of 5500 and is 3000 m²...
in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, on December 3, 2005, in front of an audience of over 5000 people. One month later, Phynn was declared 'Future Hero' by Mixmag
Mixmag
Mixmag is a British dance music and clubbing magazine. It styles itself as "the world's biggest selling dance music magazine", with an Audit Bureau of Circulations audited circulation of approximately 21,250...
, a well known electronic dance music
Electronic dance music
Electronic dance music is electronic music produced primarily for the purposes of use within a nightclub setting, or in an environment that is centered upon dance-based entertainment...
magazine.
Following his global success, Black Hole Recordings asked Phynn to mix the 11th edition of the highly acclaimed In Trance We Trust series. Phynn accepted the offer and followed in the footsteps of legendary trance artists such as Johan Gielen, Cor Fijneman
Cor Fijneman
Cor Fijneman is a Dutch producer, DJ, and remixer from Breda, Netherlands. In 2004, Cor set up a sublabel of Black Hole Recordings called "Outstanding"....
and Mark Norman
Mark Norman
Mark Richard Norman CBE was an English banker from the Norman family.He was a former managing director of Lazard Brothers, the merchant bankers and chairman of Gallaher, the cigarette manufacturers....
and delivered the 11th edition of the series.
Trance Energy
In March 2007, Phynn reached a milestone in his career when he was asked to perform at the Main Stage of the world's biggest annual trance event Trance EnergyTrance Energy
Energy is a Dutch dance event featuring Electronic Dance Music DJs from around the world. It is organized by ID&T and has been held from 1999 to the present day in various venues in the Netherlands twice a year. Traditionally, there was a "small" edition and a big edition each year...
, organized by Dutch event company ID&T
ID&T
ID&T is a Dutch entertainment and medium enterprise that was founded in the early 1990s.ID&T stands for the initials of three founders of the company, Irfan, Duncan and Theo, all residents of Amsterdam...
. The audience size at Trance Energy 2007 counted over 25,000 people. At the age of 22, Phynn was the youngest DJ ever to perform at the Main Stage of Trance Energy. In 2008, Phynn performed at Trance Energy again at the 'Future Stage'.
'Metamorphosis' Album
Phynn released his debut artist album in November 2008 on Black Hole Recordings. Titled 'Metamorphosis', the album featured 12 original works, including tracks with vocalists Molly Bancroft and Tiff LaceyTiff 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...
. Notable tracks from the album are 'Try Again feat, Tiff Lacey', 'Wait For A Moment feat. Molly Bancroft', 'C U Smile', 'Starfire At Night', 'Metamorphosis' and 'No More Mistakes feat Molly Bancroft'.
'Spacewalk' and 'Hello Love'
In 2009, Phynn released 'Spacewalk' on Black Hole Recordings. The song was an instant success, and top DJ's like Markus SchulzMarkus Schulz
Markus 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...
played the record for many months after its initial release, and it was placed on many compilations world wide. Following up on 'Spacewalk', Phynn's next project was 'Hello Love' featuring Antonia from Jets Overhead
Jets Overhead
Jets Overhead are a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 2003 and based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.-Formation and debut:Singer Adam Kittredge conceived of the name Jets Overhead while observing air traffic patterns in London, England...
. Just like 'Spacewalk', 'Hello Love' was a big hit with fans around the world, leading 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...
to include it on his Once Upon A Night mixed compilation.
Remixing for Coldharbour Recordings
As a result of the success of 'Spacewalk' and 'Hello Love', world-famous DJ Markus SchulzMarkus Schulz
Markus 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...
approached Phynn in 2010 to do remixes for Coldharbour Recordings
Coldharbour Recordings
Coldharbour Recordings is a sublabel of Armada Music that was launched in 2005, and is run by DJ and producer Markus Schulz. The label is named after Coldharbour Lane, a road in South London where Schulz's studio was located....
. Phynn's remixes for Coldharbour Recordings became a huge success. Phynn composed and produced remixes for 'Mike Foyle pres. Statica - Deadly Nightshade', 'Rex Mundi - Opera of Northern Ocean', 'Hammer & Bennet - Language' and 'Markus Schulz - Rain'. As a result of the success of these high-profile remixes, Phynn became in high demand by labels looking to add that trademark Phynn sound to their releases.
Singles
- 2004 Escape
- 2004 Exotica / High Tide
- 2005 Lucid / Solitude
- 2005 Close Encounter
- 2005 Tempest
- 2006 Treasure Island
- 2006 Oslo Summerparade Theme
- 2007 C U Smile
- 2007 This Is The Time
- 2008 Starfire At Night
- 2008 Try Again
- 2009 Spacewalk
- 2010 The Halo Effect
- 2010 Hello Love
- 2010 Supernova
Remixes
- 2003 Sound De-Zign – Happiness
- 2003 Simon Patterson - Andantino (with Edwin K.)
- 2003 Lique - Angel
- 2003 Ernesto vs. Bastian - Who's The Starter
- 2004 Varian - Passion
- 2004 Ernesto vs. Bastian - Stop 9.5
- 2004 Lightscape - Inner Warmth
- 2004 UKNY Connection - Amsterdam
- 2004 Fictivision - Out Of Orbit
- 2004 4 Rising Stars - Feelin' Me
- 2005 Tiësto - Adagio For Strings
- 2006 Javier & Finjemaen - Sweet Talk
- 2006 DJ Ruby - Modulation Error
- 2006 Edwin K - Encante
- 2007 Jes - Ghost
- 2008 Andy Duguid ft. Leah - Don't Belong
- 2009 Lee Canning - The Universe
- 2009 Claudia Cazacu - Earproof
- 2010 Mike Foyle - Deadly Nightshade
- 2010 Rex Mundi - Opera of Northern Ocean
- 2010 Hammer & Bennett - Language
- 2010 Markus Schulz - Rain
- 2010 Hans Zimmer - Time
- 2011 Space Rockerz - Jet Packin'