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About|the German DJBLP sources|date=January 2010Infobox musical artist | name = ATB| image =ATB in 2010.jpg| caption = André Tanneberger in 2010| image_size = 250px| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist| birth_name = André Tanneberger| birth_date = birth date and age|df=yes|1973|2|26| death_date =| origin = Freiberg, Saxony , Germany | Height = 178& nbsp;cm /5'8| instrument =| genre = Trance Music | occupation = DJ , Record producer|Producer , Remixer | years_active = 1998 – present| label = Kontor Records , Armada Music | associated_acts = see ATB discography#Co-production|Co-production section of ATB discography.| website = http://www.atb-music.com/ Official website| notable_instruments = André Tanneberger , under the stagename of ATB , (born 26 February 1973) is a Germans|German Disc jockey|DJ , musician , and Record producer|producer of trance music. According to the official world DJ rankings governed by DJ Magazine , ATB was ranked #11 in 2009.cite web|url= http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/1194|title=DJ Mag Top 100 Dj's 2009 as well as in 2010. http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/2595 He is also ranked as world number 1 according to "The DJ List."cite web|url= http://thedjlist.com/djs/ATB/|title=The DJ List 2011
Musical career
Early career: 1980s-1997
In the late 80s on the weekend Andre frequented club Tarm Center in Bochum, to listen to the music of DJ Thomas Kukula (better known as the General Base). In 1992, he decided himself to do music composition. His equipment consisted of an Amiga computer and a small synthesizer. Thomas, seeing a young boy, he offers to work in his recording studio to finish the song. In the studio, Andre used his first professional synthesizer Sequential Pro One, which gave him the idea to name his first project Sequential One.
Tanneberger started his music career at the dance music group Sequential One . In February 1993 under the name of Andre Sequential One released their debut single «Dance» and «Let Me Hear You». Singles brought them small financial benefits - Andre gained the opportunity to organize a mini-studio. In 1994 the band increased by 3 members: Ulrich Poppelbaum, Woody van Eyden and vocalist Morfa. In the early 1995 House Nation label on the first album Sequential One «Dance».
After the great success in his native Germany, Sequential One gradually became known in other countries of Europe. The second album, «Energy» apart from Germany, was also released in the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary. Despite the success and growing popularity of two members of the project - Woody van Eyden and Morpha - still left him in 1998. In the group were only Andre and Ullrich. In 1999 Sequential One ceased to exist. But shortly before the collapse, Andre managed to release the last single «Angels» and album of the best works of «Decades».
Formation of ATB and ''Movin' Melodies : 1998-1999
In 1998, Tanneberger also started a solo project named ATB. His first track under this name was " 9pm (Till I Come) ," included in the '' Movin' Melodies '' album, which topped the United Kingdom music chart s in 1999 and is widely regarded as the UK's first trance music|trance number one.cite web|url= http://www.nitevibe.com/buzz/nitevibe_buzz254.htm|title=San Francisco nightlife, club culture, DJ music, electronic music The track features a guitar riff that became hugely popular. This guitar sound became the trademark of his early hits. ATB continues to evolve and change with every album. His current style involves more vocals and varied sounds, with frequent piano s.
Despite only releasing a few more singles in the UK, namely " Don't Stop! " and "Killer," he still regularly releases music in his native Germany and in other parts of Europe , where he has scored big hits such as "I Don't Wanna Stop" and his cover of Olive (band)|Olive's 1996 hit "You're Not Alone."
Two Worlds : 2000-2001
Two Worlds (released in 2000) was his second studio album. It is a two-disc album based upon the concept of different types of music for different moods. The titles of the two CDs are: "The World of Movement" and "The Relaxing World." This album includes two songs featuring Heather Nova : "Love Will Find You" and "Feel You Like a River." Also the song "Let U Go" features on the "The World of Movement" disc featuring the vocals of Roberta Carter Harrison from the Canadian pop band Wild Strawberries (band)|Wild Strawberries .
Dedicated : 2001-2002
His third album, Dedicated , was released in 2002. It includes two top hits: "Hold You" and "You're Not Alone." The title refers to the September 11 attacks .
Addicted to Music : 2003
In 2003, ATB released Addicted To Music , which included hits such as "I Don't Wanna Stop" and "Long Way Home." The same year, ATB's first DVD was released, Addicted To Music DVD . It featured all his music video|videos , a tour documentary and photograph s.
No Silence : 2004
ATB's hits "Ecstasy" and "Marrakech" came from the album No Silence (2004). "Marrakech" was also included on the soundtrack for the film Mindhunters .
Seven Years : 2005-2006
In 2005, ATB released Seven Years , a compilation album of 20 songs, including all his singles. Additionally, Seven Years includes six new tracks, including the single "Humanity" and the 2005 rework of "Let U Go." Many of ATB's recent albums have featured vocals from Roberta Carter Harrison, singer for the Canadian band Wild Strawberries (band)|Wild Strawberries .
Trilogy : 2007
His next album, Trilogy , was released on 4 May 2007. The single "Justify" was released from The DJ 4 in the Mix compilation. The single "Renegade" was released on 12 April 2007, and features Heather Nova . The third single was "Feel Alive," released in July the same year.
In a Trance.nu interview on 11 May 2007, ATB considered " Don't Stop! " to be his worst production to date, and he no longer stands by it, due to it being similar to his first hit, " 9pm (Till I Come) ."cite web|url= http://trance.nu/v4/interviews/andr-tanneberger-atb|title=Now I do know I have some productions I really hate... the second release of ATB, which was "Don't Stop"
Future Memories : 2009
The album Future Memories , was released on the 5th of May 2009. The single, "What About Us," was already promoted and released.
Present status: 2010-present
As of 23 September 2010, ATB's most recent release, 'Could You Believe' reached number 7 the US Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs chart. http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/dance-club-play-songs? tag=chdrawer
On 8 March 2011, ATB announced on that the title of his ninth studio album would be Distant Earth . On 10 March 2011, ATB announced that Distant Earth will be released on 29 April 2011. Andre announced on 29 July 2011 that he will be coming out with Distant Earth Remixed on 16 September 2011.
Discography
Main|ATB discography
Studio Albums
1999 : '' Movin' Melodies
2000 : Two Worlds (ATB album)|Two Worlds
2002 : Dedicated (ATB album)|Dedicated
2003 : Addicted to Music
2004 : No Silence
2007 : Trilogy (ATB album)|Trilogy
2009 : Future Memories
2011 : Distant Earth
Compilation Albums
2005 : Seven Years: 1998–2005
References
Reflist
External links
commons|ATB
http://www.atb-music.com/ Official Site
http://youtube.com/user/atbtv Official ATB YouTube Channel
http://facebook.com/andretanneberger Official ATB Facebook page
http://www.atb-music.ru/ Russian main fans website
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