Above & Beyond: Essential Mix of the Year 2004 on BBC Radio 1 Dance with Pete Tong

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Tracklist:
(0:01) 1. Thomas Newman - Ghosts (Decca)
(1:20) 2. Above & Beyond - Troubles In The World
(3:10) 3. Brian Eno - An Ending (Leama & Moor Mix) (Primal Recordings)
(9:24) 4. Probspot - Foreplay (Lost Language)
(15:20) 5. Sarah McLachlan - World On Fire [Junkie XL Mix] (BMG)
(22:00) 6. White Room - White Room (Liquid Asset)
(25:18) 7. Li Kwan - Point Zero [Leama & Moor Mix] (Liquid Asset)
(36:12) 8. Planisphere - Symphotek (Bonzai)
(42:10) 9. Oliver Prime - Radiance (Reset)
(47:00) 10. Sander Van Doorn - Punk'd/Sander Van Doorn - Loaded [SVD Remix] (Oxygen)
(53:32) 11. Randy Katana - In Silence (Reset)
(1:00:00) 12. Thomas Newman - Reading Room (Decca)
(1:02:08) 13. Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston - No One On Earth (Anjunabeats)
(1:09:09) 14. Menno De Jong - Guanxi (Anjunabeats)
(1:14:53) 15. Smith & Pledger - Believe [2004 Mix] (Anjunabeats)
(1:21:47) 16. Scintilator - The Festival (Purple Eye)
(1:26:53) 17. Ronski Speed - E.O.S [Positive Ways Mix] (Euphonic)
(1:31:36) 18. Delerium - Silence [Above & Beyond Remix] (Nettwerk)
(1:37:52) 19. Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base - Getting Away (Anjunabeats)
(1:44:08) 20. Super8 - Cre8 (Anjunabeats)
(1:48:04) 21. Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base - Surrender (Anjunabeats)
(1:52:56) 22. Above & Beyond - Essential (Anjunabeats)
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[@lukeralph4644]

Still listening in 2023...hard to believe this mix is nearly 20 years old. It sounds so timeless, which itself is testament to A&B's talent

[@andrewstutz4240]

Right there with you bro I remember listening to this live on bbc probably rocked out of my mind Chillen with my brother and a few friends

[@Boyy675]

It’s doodoo 😂

[@bodaciousmo]

These gentleman saved my life. Cheers to 2024!

[@leannebirch1588]

They're the best!!!! ❤❤❤ songs means so much 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️

[@johnscott9731]

2024 listener. A timeless classic 😍

[@_axi0n]

Wish I was into trance in 2004. But 2009 was a good year to start too!

[@BorisGadjowsky]

Essential for me is: health, family, love and trance....forever.

[@EMERIC4N]

this was the mix that wore out a CD in my car

[@simonecascione2305]

Me too!

[@AC_Milan1899]

The most essential of all essential mixes

[@ausmick003]

Still Hearing This Gem in 2024

[@simonecascione2305]

Me too!! Since 2004, now i'm 40 years old. Trance music Forever! From Milano Italia

[@shanthiroberts-hq8yd]

Same! This set is ageless ❤

[@AvidMuzikFan]

There's nothing like this today! Glad I grew up with trance.

[@SPL-6]

Awww! :-)

[@orangewarm1]

things move on

[@susandawson3699]

I discovered it ... from my son .I fell in love with it

[@LittleMopeHead]

There is, but you have to find it.

[@Johnny_Thunder]

@@LittleMopeHead where? all the stuff i see is basically cheesy pop music pretending to be trace.

[@evag6370]

I listen to this at least once a year. It's timeless, and eternal. Just like we're heading into 2020.

[@SteinOnkel]

STAY IN 2019!!! -everyone in 2023 :D

[@tyronnes]

98 - 05, golden years

[@surreptitious6881]

Essential mixes were a huge part of my youth. Every week on way down to Fabric we would listen to Tong, showing us the way....

[@amalija11]

💜💜💜

[@IceSick90]

Aahhhhh...the good old days....

[@RossHbn]

One day I hope to listen to this when I'm old & it brings me back to all the positive parts of my youth.

[@warrenfreitag8631]

This mix needs to be time capsuled and sent into outer space to inform beings from other planets of the true capabilities of humankind.

[@ajosephb]

Absolute pinnacle of all essential mixes. Medicine for the soul. Perfection.

[@felipe_lwp]

In April 2005 I was 8 years old. My sister, 16 years older than me, had a CD-RW of electronic music from a famous British radio. The "Essential mix of the year 2004" gave me a new perspective on music. It was different from what I heard in Brazil, it was something completely new and magical. Nostalgia is good, I always listen to this set when I need to recover my energy and strength. This mix brings me peace and tranquility. It's like my mental reset button... - This is essential.

[@davidgianfriddo3715]

Still here in 2024. Vividly remember listening to this for the 1st time as a 25yo. What a set, what an era of trance ❤

[@djninja9]

20 years ago, we have 2024 not 2029. Btw, agree, good old trance / progressive

[@philsierra]

Trance is the reason I started listening to Electronic music . I was 16 now 34 almost 20 years ago. The emotion the Euphoric the uplifting feelings you get you can only feel it with trance. Back then it was the golden era. I we live it. This new generation only knows about the drop. Too bad we are only influence by money and have to adjust to the new trends. But Above & Beyond still captures and brings out the Emotion nowdays. But Progressive and Deep house are very good to me they are a slow version of trance

[@Jbus760]

Yeah buddy. Paul Van Dyke, A&B Armin, the greatest of all time. Always soothing and healing with beautiful sounds. 😘😘😘

[@22greyelephants]

completely agree, grew up with trance and indie and in that period of the mid 2000s both were lively scenes, now though i only listen to Deep house . i feel it’s the closest thing to the feeling of trance from back then

[@NiteCyper]

>This new generation only knows about the drop. citation needed

[@Lightemup2005]

This is my favorite Essential Mix of the Year ever. 12 years on, I still listen to this on a regular basis.

[@Entropy__]

2011 is a real classic as-well!

[@adgrimes1981]

Agreed... When I first found out they were doing another essential mix, I thought "They'll never top 2004...". After listening to it a few times it grew on me. Although its still not better than 2004, the 2011 one shows how trance moved on, but it still has the old trance feeling embedded... It was like going from Anjunabeats volume 1, to Anjunabeats volume 2... Talking of which, thats next up :)

[@ArrivingDawn]

This was a triumphant moment for Above&Beyond and trance music. When I found this essential mix 7 years ago, I fell in love with Above&Beyond.

[@pizzarevieweruk5257]

Gives me chills the intro everytime, just unreal man.

[@Winton_dj]

A classic Essential Mix - gets replayed a lot!

[@LordChimkin]

This....THIS is the true Above & Beyond. One of the best sets by them, hands down.

[@animalcol1]

It's all them buddy. This is fabulous stuff, but all their stuff is just super. For 16 years they've given me happiness, they're truly superb. Hope you've a great day!

[@peterrota]

new stuff is trash.

[@michele4357]

I'm in love with it

[@chrisjgill75]

20 years on and the world is in no better place. Haunting opening words. Timeless music

[@Jeff_LD]

This one changed my life, i knew back in 2004 I liked trance, but after this essential mix I realized that I LOVE Trance :-) It will be for ever in my heart !

[@traceofwind]

I had this 'copied' from the original stream, and still listen to it! Perfect study/paint/work soundtrack. Just found this on KZbin, glad that people still enjoy it likewise! Golden era trance, this set in particular is timeless and honestly with every listen it feels more poignant than ever.

[@simonecascione2305]

Bro i agree all, this music is Magic! From Milano Italia

[@mrcoxx]

probably the best Essential Mix of all time!!!

[@LordanJauzon]

i wonder if any of the newer fans can get into this.. 2004 - 2007 is truly when all of the magic was happening in trance

[@juanortiz5409]

I started to listen to A&B about 4 years ago. I've only been listening to trance for around 5 years. I'm digging this set, very good stuff.

[@venezuelaavi]

thank good for Above and Beyond and Kyau and Albert still rocking it

[@LordanJauzon]

+Max Avila amen. kyau & albert soothe the soul

[@deepanjunabeats5441]

I didn't get into Anjuna until around 2013, and I love the classics WAY more than the new stuff.

[@loves2play]

been a fan since 2003 💜

[@michellebateman5967]

Hard to believe Surrender was in the making back in 2004, the best tune ever moves me to tears every time it is played.

[@pebito]

I come back to this set every once in a while because it has a special place in my heart. It's just blows my mind every time how music can help us remember certain periods of our lives so that we can kinda relive them. I used to listen to this at that time when I was met my first girlfriend. That very first kiss in the snowfall in that cold night, the butterflies in our bellies and all that jazz. Things didn't work out, it was a long time ago and I was just a kid but that sensation I felt and which I can recall with this masterpiece was truly Above & Beyond.

[@tiffanypennington1987]

This changed my life in 2004 when I needed it the most. I don’t even like trance at all however, this is different. It is a soul searching, heart breaking, rethinking your purpose on this earth, heart healing, and is a straight up life altering fucking masterpiece. I wish music still had feeling and soul and meaning like it did back then. I wish I could make young kids who think they are into “edc” music sit down and listen to this and I would bet you almost anything it would have a similar effect on them. Unless they are just empty and soulless and in that case carry on listening to your shitty music .. your loss my friends.

[@steverousseau9040]

THE mix of all mixes, the one that introduced me to these legends and the ABGT family. Long live A&B.

[@Simonjonathàndixon]

What memories

[@badguybaz740]

that Brian eno track at the start, so good. I'm gutted I never got to see an old set, but still love these dudes, class act.

[@gpowen74]

Absolutely brilliant track!

[@whitecrow_cz]

I'm happy to find it here, I have this mix for 15 years on a CD in my car

[@TerminalChillness]

This mix is the soundtrack to my adolescence and I’m so glad it was. They don’t make music like this anymore. While I love where electronic music and “trance” has gone, I love to listen to this stuff, especially this mix, and go on a mental and emotional journey. God I love this mix

[@KingboyD2008]

"World is on fire, more than I can handle!" Track 3 seems very relevant today! I can't believe this is 20 years old this year, almost like last week I stayed up to hit record on my trusty MD for this amazing mix!

[@WilliamDanielMusic]

Still the best essential mix that ever was. This is absolutely timeless.

[@darylduane793]

Agree man its unreal

[@timthewizard6102]

I'm not even into trance, but this is a top shelf mix right here

[@ianwalsh4297]

TIMELESS.......

[@rohanalmond]

Still one of the best essential mixes, still listening to it 15 years later! How far these boys have come yet their spirit of joy and euphoria is still just as pure

[@mc240]

I listened to this when it was launched on essential mix and I was a student at a university of London having the time of my life.. Then went back home with my international friends for our summer vacations to Greece celebrating Euro Championship and having even more wicked time... This mix was the soundtrack of the best time of my life...

[@tentarafoo5000]

Surrender just never gets old as the remixes keep coming

[@danguest894]

I remember listening to this the night it was broadcast. suffering from flu.. drinking Beechams and vodka dancing round kitchen \o/

[@PaulAllen786]

This could pass in 2023 for new classics and nobody would even bat an eye

[@adhityamarquee547]

One of the best Essential mix ever

[@sashagrunza5272]

best of...nobody can beat it!

[@evets3150]

Best years tbf clubbing and listening to trance. Old cliche but they don’t make em like they used to ❤️

[@SPL-6]

Give it up for 2004, the best year for trance lovers!

[@hmaesta]

I can't believe all this songs are from 2004 or early. Timeless music. 🕑⌛️📻

[@emmawinglethorpe2102]

16 Years later and this mix still blows anything else out of the water......Pure bliss 💜

[@siddystardust]

Incredible, just incredible mix. First heard it live in 2004 and it is still in my heart to this day. Every time I listen to it it gives me goosebumps.

[@zero131056]

The mix that got me into trance.. All the way in 2005... Timeless classic.

[@lebZizu]

Above & Beyond... Thank You for uploading this gem!!!!

[@aboveandbeyond]

:)

[@siddharth2411]

This is truly a gem !

[@johnnyscans]

Could be the best trance mix of all time. Simply perfect.

[@Horizon_KM]

Coming to this Essential mix, after listening to it for years and years, it's like coming back to an old friend. I remember going on road trips with friends, to places we didn't know, listening to those mixes. Good times.

[@dkazmer2]

That you included T. Newman, not just once, but twice...mad respect! And from Road to Perdition no less..

[@RobPaulNotPeter]

No way, I thought that piano sounded familiar...

[@ginod2279]

Trance was at its peak when this came out and Above and Beyond were in their prime pushing their amazing sound. 3 Genius's right there. Man i feel old, take me back 20 years!!

[@marcussimpson9755]

Was raised on Essential Mix with Pete Tong. Literally in my blood. Post more recordings from the late 90s if you can! These are some of the greatest ever. Many thanks for publishing for the world to enjoy!

[@ginod2279]

No one on Earth is just the most heart felt track ever created! Amazing. What i imagine you hear when you get to heaven"

[@gorty999]

A&B - nothing will ever beat this - simply brilliant!!!!!

[@davidlh6147]

Still a massive buzz, 76 and still love trance etc

[@didiermeynders]

That first song... brings me to heaven 😍 (edit) all the tracks are pearls and mixed like it's one song... 🙏

[@pizzarevieweruk5257]

The first mix in the set just sums up the whole country atm. We need Above & Beyond.

[@ramizisaacs]

Cant explain the feelings i get when listening to A&B esp this mix....I'll be listening to this in heaven 1 day

[@ZexionZeroThe2nd]

Probspot - Foreplay is still a sick track after all these years!

[@simonecascione2305]

My best track forever

[@shanthiroberts-hq8yd]

One of my favourite A&B sets ever! It never ages x

[@peterrichardson6338]

THE OLD STUFF IS THE BEST AROUND I RECOMMEND IT TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION 🤗

[@et9233]

2025 and still sounds as fresh as it did 21 years ago ❤❤❤

[@harrisskoulas7414]

One of the best sets in the history of electronic music!!! Hands down!!!

[@thomasoreilly6276]

Hands down one of the best essential mixes there has been. Matt Hardwicks 2004 essential mix is also impressive. Highly recommended

[@erock5010]

2002-2006 were some badass trance yrs

[@dkazmer2]

Oh yeah

[@accessbuilding2449]

In 2004 I heard this mix while I was working on a mix of my own. I was blown away! A fan of AB since then! Thank you for all the great years together!

[@Timmylad]

I remember recording this on MiniDisc and listening to it over and over. I said to my mate you have to hear these guys They are gonna be big!!!

[@holmesy2k8]

I was saying for years around mid 2000s that they were gonna be huge, you can just tell greatness when you hear it.

[@nickcastro3405]

Ha, I had it on mini disc too!

[@toscatesla]

One of the best Essential mix EVER!🎉🎉🎉

[@JamesBrown-ux5je]

One of my all time favorites. A must for any trance fans library💯

[@beanz6745]

@22:00 WHITE ROOM: Melts the hardest of hearts 💓

[@mitachu]

That beat 😍😍

[@choudhrysaab]

Just listening to this brings back so many memories. This truly was the Essential Mix that got me hooked to Above and Beyond and Trance in general and from this mix onwards never missed A&B's weekly podcast and watched them grow from Trance Around The World to Group Therapy and right now even though this mix is 20 years old I'm still enjoying it. Thank you Tony, Paavo and Jono. This is my go to Essential Mix!

[@tymuszbigbusy8432]

this is suuuch a good mix. this is about the 20th time curing this covid quarantine i'm listening to it. and still not tired of it. it's not just some mixed records, it's a flow from start to end,

[@liquidnight7357]

Timeless set beautifully put together from start to finish

[@MikeJackson690]

'Troubles In The World' shows how much the world hasn't changed since 2004 :-\ Same old, same old.

[@paulking2039]

It's now far worse, 2004 and before 2001 now seen as the good old days.

[@notherntranceaddict181]

I've listened to this so many times but a few more won't hurt!! "The only thing that makes it look light is the sun" . . . . chills!! #trancefamily

[@stewart9557]

I always wondered if the last guy is saying "Health, Family, Love, and Trance" or "Health, Family, Love, and Friends"

[@meepeepo]

July 2021, this mix was one of the first mixes i have ever downloaded. I finished listening Anjunabeats/Anjunadeep, but this mix is something like icon for me. Untouchable. Thank you for my youth ❤

[@hobden007]

Quite simply the best essential mix of all time 😉

[@Peter-Reactor]

What a mix this was, still as good today. Some of the trance around this time was breath taking 🖤🖤🖤

[@CultureVulture8]

Literally THE BEST mix of ALL TIME

[@azadehr2266]

This is SERIOUS!! What a set!!

[@darrylthompson4301]

I just love this kind of music you don't go to the dance hall you can entertain at home and just let the music play put it's always good to go out with friends and enjoy the music

[@GazBhu]

this whole set is a killer one, starts off so slow and just keeps on building all the songs are classics

[@vichganesh]

Still get the same goosebumps for a set that was aired 16 years ago. Truly magical!

[@1000101011]

This still sounds awesome 14 years later.

[@julios1live]

oh yes i remember this MIX, I have record it on my pc and it was late night...UNFORGETTABLE MIX. Cheers geezer"

[@DJDAVIDD]

Wow wow awesome Above & Beyond always make it happen and amazes us with SUCH GREAT SOOTHING MUSIC FOR THERE FANS. EDC 20th Anniversary 2016, it was absolutely amazing. My my girl and I got engaged at A&B New Years San Diego 2015, and now we celebrated our anniversary at this wonderful playground with friends and fam "Under The Electric Sky". A&B changes Life, Thank you to the amazing Trios T.J.P

[@juanortiz5409]

I agree with everything you just said bro. It takes a very special Music Artist(s) to change someones life, A&B is definitely one of those groups.

[@erencifcioglu]

One of the greatest essential mixes ever by some of the greatest ever. Classic.

[@wasi84]

Still listening in 2018. Miss this sound SO much :(

[@notoriousgeezers1963]

When Guanxi drops.....amazing!

[@coffeerun2004]

Just got back from the group therapy weekender at the gorge and just had to listen to this again.

[@timothywait9457]

coffeerun i have pill runs on trance

[@Euphorica]

bring this to Toronto tomorrow. OMG. this mix is STILL in my rotation and gets regular play. take me back

[@ethikohl]

Such a great mix. Given it two listens this weekend already. I miss the days of Trance.

[@Cardenius]

I still kinda miss Trance Around the World ("with Above and Beyond...Above and Beyond...Above and Beyond" *echoing in the background* :P )

[@stevenreed6716]

Cardenius LOL :)

[@IceSick90]

"You've seen the blue prints?"

[@maxwellcrookston5312]

I found a mix tape of this set long time ago and it changed my view on music. So happy to hear it again. Hearing that intro again was amazing.

[@___-dj2dw]

THIS needs more views!!