Tiesto

=Tiësto=



Tijs Verwest also known as “Tiësto” was born on January 17th, 1969 in Bread, Netherlands (wikipedia.com). Tiësto is one of the most internationally acclaimed trance dj’s producing remixed hits such as Delerium’s //Silence// featuring Sarah McLachlan, //Adagio for Stings, Traffic, Just Be, Love Comes Again// just to name a few.

As a child Tiesto knew that he wanted to be a dj. His influences stemmed from two radio programs "Soul Show, and to Ben Liebrand's mix show which consisted of would remixed and cut up tracks". (tiesto.com) Another one of Tiesto's passions is cooking. He has also said that if he wasn't a dj that he would definitely become a chef.

In his earlier days Tiësto began by djing at school functions. “Between 1985 and 1993 he performed at night clubs throughout the Netherlands, it was during these years in which he started to produce tracks under the names Da Joker and DJ Limited.” (Wikipedia.com)

Tiesto at one point in his earlier career could be found on weekends playing at a local night club in Breda called “The Spock” from 10pm till 4am. It is said that The Spock is where Tiesto really crafted his work.

Towards 1997 Tiesto began producing hard trance and co-founded a production company called Black Hold Recordings with partner Arny Bink. Tiesto has stated “In 1998, I was really a trance dj” (Tiesto.com) his comment is referring to the transition his work has made over the years, as now borrows from other genres such as house and techno.

1998 and onwards has brought Tiesto a significant amount of success. His hit solo albums, multiple singles, co-production projects, video game sound track contributions, as well as the inclusion of his music on numerous compliations more than proves that Tiesto is a master of Trance. Tiesto has also benn "Ranked the world's number one dj three years in a row (2002- 2003-2004) by //DJ Magazine//" (wikipedia.com)

Interesting Facts:
- Tiesto is an Italian version of Tijs’ childhood nickname - first DJ to hold a solo concert in a stadium - is an official worldwide ambassador for the Dance4Life foundation, fighting the spread of AIDS/HIV. - performed at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens Greece - first DJ to hold DJ Magazine's 'No. 1. DJ in the World' title for the three consecutive years - named Officer of the "Order of Orange-Nassau" by the Dutch Royalty - Tiësto's motto: "I feel the energy from the crowd and I try to give it back." (Tiesto.com)

Discography:
Between 1994 and 2006 Tiesto has released over thirty-six singles, many of which he has released under various names, and in collaboration with a series of trance artists.

Between 2001 and 2005 Tiesto has released six solo albums they are as follows:

2001 - //In My Memory// (released date April 15, 2001) 2003 - //Nyana// (released May 11, 2003) 2004 - //Just Be// (released May 15, 2004) 2004 - //Parade of Athletes// (released October 18, 2004) 2005 - //Just Be: Remixed// (released Septemeber 25, 2005) 2005 - //Parade of Athletes// Unmixed (release date unknown)


 * Discography information from wikipedia.com**

Sources

__Tiesto__. 1998. __Musicgel__. 7 Dec. 2006 [| Tiesto Image] "Biography." __Tiesto__. 2005. 6 Dec. 2006 . "Tiesto." __Wikipedia.Com__. 07 Dec. 2006. wikipedia.com. 6 Dec. 2006 .