In My Memory

DJ Tiesto

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 6, 2001)
• Original Release Date: November 6, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nettwerk Records
• ASIN: B00005QK9U
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,001 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From URB Magazine
Well known in the European underground dance music scene, Dutch DJ Tiësto (real name Tijs Verwest) is hoping to make his bid here in the United States by teaming his home-based Blackhole Recordings with LA's Nettwerk America for domestic releases. He's already put out over a dozen mixed CDs on the European Guardian Angel label as well as his own and is a highly respected name among trance DJs and fans worldwide. Given his stellar reputation, the actual results on In My Memory - his nine-track artist album of original tunes - end up sounding a bit uneven.

The album is strongest on the dance-floor anthems, like the minimalist progressive house number "Obsession" and the techno-trance dance piece "Dallas 4 P.M.," with its sparse, low-end synth work. The closing tack, "Suburban Train," is full of lighter, more interesting melodies, even if it does get into a bit of that Euro-trance cheesiness. He also composes a surprisingly good trip-hop track on "Battleship Gray," a tune reminiscent of Portishead, with the best vocals on the album (courtesy of the song's co-writer, Kirsty Hankshaw). In My Memory fails to connect on the opener, "Magik Journey," which starts with a nicely dark ambient intro but unfortunately moves into more banal progressive trance territory. The downtempo "Close to You" grates with an overly sweet female vocal, while the hard, machine-like noisiness of "Flight 643" simply doesn't work. This one goes out strictly to the fans. If you're not already one, you may want to wait for the singles.

Gfire

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars TIESTO pumps out TRULY ORIGINAL & EXCLUSIVE TRANCE!!, November 7, 2001

By	J. Thanki "jimmy_007leo" (Faribault, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tiesto has finally achieved it. This must-have album is Tjis Verwest's initial attempt at producing an album that is truly his own masterpiece. "In My Memory" is mixed & produced by Verwest. The tracks are wonderfully mixed in the "Tiesto Style", and prove to be more than just Trance. Tracks such as Flight 643 & Suburban Train also have a Techno flavoring. "Battleship Grey" and "Obsession" are more Trancy. Tiesto has been producing & mixing for a long time (mixing for about 15 years), but he had never released a completely self-produced & mixed album until "In My Memory". This could mean nothing but great news for what's to come in the future from this demi-god of Trance genre. Tiesto has established his roots in Trance music and has become a very integral part of the Trance culture. One of the foremost mixers and producers of Trance to have ever lived.

Tjis Verwest began DJing aroud the age of 14. He is now over 30 years old and has had countless gigs all over the entire planet. I have personally witnessed him exert deep passion in the form of trance during one of his sets. If you want to listen to his older work, check out "Forbidden Treasures". His biggest achievement to date is his ownership of "Black Hole Recordings". His record lable has had many massive releases. Also check out his "MAGIK" & "In search of Sunrise" series.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A step forward for Tiesto. An excellent album!, March 20, 2002

By	Chad Brendan Fogelberg (Longmont, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a trance solo album, Tiesto's new CD is unrivalled. I was hesitant to buy a Tiesto CD, because I am such a huge fan of fellow Dutch turntablist Ferry Corsten, all of whose CD's I highly recommend even to the most casual trance listener. I also don't like the first song I heard off this album, Flight 643. I find it annoying. This CD blew me away though. I am a fan of trance music that blends many styles together. Tiesto uses vocals as well as intense bass and very emotional sounds to create perfection. This is by far the best CD ever produced by Tiesto, a close second being the 'In Search of Sunrise' series. My favorite songs on this album are Magik Journey, Close to You, In my Memory and Suburban Train. There are few trance producers that can rival the talent in this album.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiesto -- A master in the art of trance music., August 13, 2002

By	Dustin Ashe (Venice, Italy) - See all my reviews

Tiesto comes strong with his release of "In My Memory" -- even though it will leave most Tiesto fans a bit suprised at his change up on this album.

The change is subtle, but this record is very "chillout" and great music to just relax to. Don't get dissapointed though! He comes strong with "Flight 643", a popular club hit that is very progressive and aggressive. It will have you dancing in your chair, or have your co-workers dancing in theirs or screaming to turn it down!

Track 2 "Close to You" is a beautiful track with female vocals that will leave you in love with her.

Track 1 "Magik Journey" will take you back to the "Magik" series almost, and gives you 10 minutes of great Tiesto-like music to build you up for the rest of the CD.

Overall, "In My Memory" is a must have for any Tiesto / Trance fan and won't dissapoint you.