Faithless - Insomnia (Monster Mix) [Audio]

[@myndcrime346]

90's Rave scene Austin, TX. My brother Tony loved this kind of music. He passed away in '99. I carry the torch and continue the love he had for this music. R.I.P. my brother. I miss you every day.

[@J01466]

RIP, if I could only get some sleep..... Frown, then grin, you'll get it.

[@Havoc083]

Your brother had a great taste in EDM. RIP Tony.

[@djvickers014]

The best taste in music, listen to daft punk - one more time another classic house tune! RIP x

[@alexcastillo6549]

Definitely, will bring you good memories of your brother this sick tune. I went to see Faithless 10 years ago and my adrenaline was right up to the sky. Best time of my life !!

[@jackduncan4228]

Myndcrime I feel your pain. I lost my brother in 2004. He was well into this music. I’m reminded of him whenever I listen to the old stuff. He loved this track.

[@highway_0181]

I requested for this to be played at my funeral.. My family agreed. They played it and now I'm alive again!

[@worstmapmaker3071]

that is a lie by using the lie test of the all of freeman

[@deanpepler5307]

I Astral projected in the Past and i was walking in this european town and i saw Faithless in my sleep. NO LIE I AM SERIOUS i met him in my astral projection.

[@worstmapmaker3071]

@@deanpepler5307 Astral projection is fake

[@lsfv278]

This song got played at my grandads funeral what a true legend

[@brianmorris1410]

And I just died laughing

[@MaferFerW]

2:47 - 3:48 I need a 10 hours version of this.

[@JeffreyDumond]

Maybe I can get a few of my friends working on that idea..... 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@robertwikinger1698]

YES, please !

[@kukunase1686]

3:02

[@zodiac2193]

Where can i found only this beat??

[@benjaminalsop3122]

alie

[@sallymolineux1164]

Iam 66 this year and still raving to this its a totally bostin tune.

[@royhenderson1017]

This mix eclipsed all others… raw talent, raw lyrics… maxi jazz… rest in peace man.. you were a living legend 💔

[@ebolarnator1794]

Living?... 💀

[@kerrywootton9946]

Genius...never gets old. RIP Maxi

[@aliramovic2547]

One of the greatest drops in club music history !! Madness on the dance floor when that shit hit.

[@philsims8655]

ONE OF THE GREATEST HOUSE JAMS OF ALL TIME.

[@rickdj]

Hard to believe this year I turned 55 years old... It just goes to show that age is just a number. Because being a DJ for over 35 years and counting, I absolutely love this track! I was cranking it up in the clubs, I was always watching people who were going crazy dancing to this. Other people would ask me... "How can you get excited about a song that barely has any vocal tracks and is just a bunch of synthesizer...?" I tell them it's not about that. You have to feel the energy and what it's bringing to you. I told them to imagine that for a little more than 8 minutes, you own the world, there's no rules, there's no laws and you're creating your own personal euphoria! (Ecstasy optional) 😄 Then I play the song at the end of the night as the last song... Then they "get it!" Absolutely timeless hit!

[@MrCandySkull]

Rick R, I do not know who you are but you did educate me, thank you.

[@rickdj]

@@MrCandySkull @CandySkull Thank you for the kudos! 😀😀 I've been a professional nightclub DJ and have performance at many other types of venues since 1984. I enjoy all facets of music but especially club music. That song is definitely one of my favorites. It just goes to show that age is a number and a lot of people my age might be listening to something different, but I always like to keep myself fresh and explore different music styles. Play it loud and proud my friend! Thanks for sharing a classic hit!

[@NihilusRex]

I’m way to young to have experienced this, but I find it the same when playing old games.

[@OWNORDISOWN]

If I was chatting up a girl at a club this was the only song that would pull me away and go on the dance floor. Saw them live, they were great! As someone who has had bad insomnia this track does a great job of replicating the frustration pent up..

[@muscletone718]

When people ask me why I prefer the instrumentally-focused music, not just music like this but also in the case of music from videogames, I often tell them that when there are little to no vocals, it allows you to focus more on the melody and rhythm, and that allows me to appreciate the compositional skill that went into making the song, and therefore the quality of the composition itself. Anyone could make words and put it over an endlessly repeating 8 note melody, but it takes real skill to please the listener with just the music.

[@lukefox9348]

Best part has to be 0:00 - 8:40

[@lukefox9348]

none of the nones shut up?

[@glitchzeve5212]

i like your joke man

[@lukefox9348]

@@LarsTragel-zh7ei shush

[@jdrizzledrizzle1087]

it's not a joke, it's facts

[@ghmemes8072]

@@glitchzeve5212 same here

[@homerjay1886]

today still a floorfiller ......i am a dj since about 30 years .....at the age of 53.....its still a masterpiece....love it

[@zuzibrown-]

What

[@TheInternetFreak]

we must take this song with us to the afterlife.

[@dougcole518]

Still one of the best drops of all time

[@christophmolz9865]

F....... epic!!!!

[@Whippy99]

The best in my humble opinion!

[@Theyluvpuertoricans]

Absolutely!

[@Fusspilzsammler1]

Was just discussing that. Is it reeeally a drop? People go nuts at 2:48 or 3:02 but the actual "drop" is at 3:17. It still is my absolute favorite song of all time and I get goosebumps every single time. But I debate you on this kind Sir! Or Ma'am! :D

[@Poisonerx]

Rest easy Maxi. Thankyou for the Music 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@corinnapross9685]

Das war meine erste CD die ich mir gekauft habe und ich liebe dieses Lied bis heute. Bin 53 und ich flip heute noch aus wenn ich es höre

[@semhoppenbrouwers444]

Dit is echt een van de beste nummers uit de jaren 90. Beat gaat nooit vervelen. I get no sleep

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

The greatest and BIGGEST trance tune of all time.

[@stevenmarcato]

2:48 this is when Faithless became timeless.

[@ghmemes8072]

As a 14 year old lad from the UK who grew up with the Anthems 90s CD in my mums car, all i want to say is this song inspired me to wanna start dj'ing. Out of all the songs i like this one has my heart. Thank you Faithless!

[@landrymokengo8478]

A freaking masterpiece! Rip Maxi Jazz

[@florianmallok7770]

This is the true version, bringing back unforgotten memories from several dancefloors. A big THANX for being part of a great time.

[@e30325ikiller]

true

[@jmos51515]

Tell me about the 90s club scene in two songs...... Faithless Insomnia and Robert Miles Children. That's all you need to say. Incredible song that I will jam until I'm gone. I can close my eyes and feel like I'm back in the club. The music transports you back through time. It's just a mind and body experience you can't explain. X was definitely part of my time back then but hearing the song today I get the same feelings without the need for drugs. I remember hearing this songs first note at the club and instantly knowing the next few moments were going to be the best of the night. Feeling every beat pulsing through every millimeter of your soul. Awesome 👍

[@m.a.r.5992]

I add Jaydee Plastic Dreams. Another hymn!

[@ETK_800]

all of those are great. I cant agree more.

[@themonkeypuzzle]

Could not have said it better myself. Wouldn't have missed those amazing nights for the world. ❤

[@JorgeGomez-zr3le]

I am agree with you . Two of the best songs ever

[@martinsjankovskis3045]

Miles’ Children were not to my liking- found it nice but boring. Insomnia is purely explosive energy. Sash! Encore une fois is somewhat similar sound, but again slightly boring. I think by how core Insomnia is, there is nothing really on same shelf. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying it’s the best track of all time, but in terms of what it’s packing as universal dance track it’s quite surely scoring high in every category. At least to my taste :)

[@andypale2632]

RIP Maxi, you are in music heaven now and we can celebrate you in the only way: RAVE!!!

[@MyliePawington]

The dramatic intro and slowly building up to the best bit is just so cool

[@peakyparttimers9362]

Love this song so much! RIP Maxi. I've been lucky I saw you live . Best feeling ever ! God bless 😪😪

[@AhmetTasdemirDJLuds]

The most legendary piece ever. No similar.

[@kessler1476]

This and Children put Trance music over other music genre.

[@dj.sheriffidan]

@@kessler1476 yeah Trance number 1, nothing better than it.

[@kelvinperezsanchez6501]

This is one of the Mozart of electronic iconics

[@MrBenyDu]

On 22/07/2021, it remains a masterpiece!

[@jordanlyons8453]

Absolute fuckin stomper of a tune. R.I.P Maxi Jazz, long live the Faithless. You're in God's church now.

[@martinvanderschagt]

The best pop/dance act ever.....thanks to ROLLO !!!! Faithless is a British dance act, formed around producer Rollo (real name Rowland Armstrong), keyboardist / DJ Sister Bliss (real name Ayalah Bentovim) and rapper / singer Maxi Jazz (real name Maxwell Fraser), and until 2006 bassist Aubrey Nunn. In addition, producer / singer Jamie Catto (until 1999; later active with his project 1 Giant Leap) and guitarist Dave Randall have been part of Faithless. Singer Dido, Rollo's sister, can be heard on several Faithless songs. The group quit in 2011, but performed again in 2015 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The name Faithless 2.0 was used for these performances. Faithless's music is usually a mix of trip hop, progressive trance, hip hop, pop, club and regularly various other styles. The line-up of Faithless consists of guitarists and drummers, among others, instead of, for example, just a DJ with a singer. This composition is rare in dance music.

[@ballysboots6937]

Thanks for everything Maxi Jazz your style really did transcend dance music for a generation. 💔

[@Grateful4Today]

At 52Yo I'm still enjoying listening to Faithless, it was pure fun back then way before smart phones invaded our lives..It still gives me goose buds

[@mejne]

Man! 24 years laters this is still freakin' good!

[@djfreespirit6944]

in my humble option, an absolute legend of a tune. how i wish to relive those days again??

[@scottmoore8119]

By far,one of the greatest ensembles of musicians ever. They are all so different in their own right,but yet as one collaborative family,they cannot be touched in the time they spent destroying dance floors all over the world. I would argue that in the dance,house,trance,whatever you call it music scene,Pound for pound,simply untouchable. They cannot be judged by a few songs,you have to listen to everything they have done. The true passion they have is unbelievable, undeniable and completely untouchable. And DON'T FORGET,TONIGHT,GOD IS A DJ!

[@timrobertson2716]

One of my favourite tunes. This was in my clubbing era. Still just as good all these years later. Banginggggg tune.

[@michaelortiz9273]

This is Legendary.

[@MrDavidfball]

Maxi Jazz 1957 - 2022, R.I.P now you may get some sleep, thanks for the tunes that gave us happy memories

[@PrivateVoid1]

The definitive mix of one of the best dance tracks ever.

[@dontango1000]

das lied werd ich nicht vergessen... nachts mit´m trecker stroh zusammen gefahren und das kam im radio.... volles rohr :) :)

[@katarinakuzmic1145]

ALWAYS ALIVE WITH US. RIP MAXI 💔 INSOMNIA FOREVER

[@tyago1949]

One word ..... memories ! One of the best gifts that the human brain can have.

[@richardmoniz7976]

2:47 chills every time! Gives me flashbacks of good vibes

[@igliimeraj2600]

And some water too

[@Kikiriki1130]

This song is like progressing through multiple stages of boss battle in a video game

[@Tasha22Bella]

The best mix of this track... The Soundtrack to my high-school career!!!!!! When true music still existed..

[@djgistiehynes]

R.I.P Maxi Jazz another legend gone but never forgotten.

[@johncullotta304]

Might be the greatest piece of trance\progressive ever created.

[@pearsongs]

Yes

[@TheInternetFreak]

Oh Yeeeaaaaaa Maxi Jazz made REALLY Great Music

[@descendingforth]

Nothing beats this.

[@147Samster]

Do you think when they made this they knew they'd change dance music forever? forever faithless

[@samuelmagowan1185]

No mate

[@Cadeus2010]

@@samuelmagowan1185 I respectfully disagree. I like to think that Faithless definitely knew that they had a hit on their hands when they created 'Insomnia'. Fair enough, did they know the track would change dance music forever, maybe not. Maybe that's too bold to state, but I definitely believe they knew they had something unique and special, which in turn proved to be unique and special as 'Insomnia' to this day stands to be one of the greatest electronic dance tracks of all time.

[@harleyspeedthrust4013]

@@samuelmagowan1185 haha lol why is everyone named sam there's you and 147Samster

[@peacemaker1619]

a classic for ages to come 💯

[@john71475]

Napster like it

[@Inferno-Cam]

This Song Got Me Through SO Many Dark Nights!!!!

[@lendonchip3948]

It' s been 23 years . Can you believe this ? Musicians nowadays aren't bold enough to make songs like this anymore. All getting very mainstream

[@kukunase1686]

cos its easier to make music so everyone is just makin trendy music to earn

[@crylune]

Rest in peace Maxi, this piece will never die.

[@alanoszy1159]

This one of the most Iconic tracks of its time, the blending of the music and lyrics is so perfect and know that this song will stand the test of time. When this version came out the stations wouldn`t play it, what a shame, always loved this mix and still the long version 12" of this masterpiece.

[@calmsoundindustries7176]

This song makes me happy!

[@TheYazmanian]

The best feeling ever was walking into my fave club and this track was on, the party was lit. I knew it was gonna be a good night. Miss those days man!!!

[@lunakey1975]

+1 , these years were awesome...

[@christianengebretsen5059]

Kingdom dayz

[@ransomhurley9515]

I know, right, what happened to them? Its like a different planet

[@ThePainCadet]

Soooo trueeee...

[@livebig9231]

Yazman r

[@bryanturner4899]

Living the dream 4.20am, headphones on and turned up full blast. Insomnia

[@stevelong3007]

Not many songs take the status "ANTHEM" ..This will never get old :)

[@roberttorres2956]

This track is untouchable, is on a class by itself!!!!

[@maynardj.keenan8957]

A-Fucking-Men

[@janetweisse92]

Nothing will ever be better . This is perfection. I still have my cd when it was released.

[@benjaminjackson9753]

Rest insomnia free Maxi! Gone but never forgotten!

[@glennryan79]

One of the greatest dance tracks ever if not the best

[@peterroberts1886]

Late 90's early 00's dance music is the pinnacle of the genre. Dancing with hundreds of people on sweaty dancefloors in huge auditoriums. Aaaaaahhhh. And this one.......!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blew my my mind. Thank you.

[@mikem9958]

Im not even really crazy about dance music, but the 90's and the very early 2000's dance music takes me back, it makes me very nostalgic and happy at the same time.

[@catalogodefantasmas]

Okay, Mike M, as Tatjana Knezevic use to say Is he dancing or directing traffic? Well, brilliant question, as usual but, if anything, we should all thank Tears for Fears for creating this song that inspired another artist to make his own version of it. Who else didn't grow up with Tears for Fears or Elvis Presley but loves it? Well, Roland was deliciously cute with his new wave haircut and that face. Que som é esse mundo? I feel horrible for not knowing that the original was from Tears for Fears For one thing,

[@MrMexlance]

How true that was a great time for me and the great country we call UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!

[@Shylockza]

@@MrMexlance 🤣😂

[@philmorton5240]

It was an unrivalled era Never to be repeated and understood by all who lived it I'm 48 now and I still listen to the set's and shut my eyes and remember Good Lord getting goosebumps writing and remembering

[@schlomo7637]

Late 90s early 00s was indeed the best dance music had to offer. Hit after hit came out. Bliss.

[@walroz87]

This is the sound of me learning to party hard. I rarely party this hard any more - thank god - thank god for Faithless !

[@denisomahoney5464]

The best days ....just escape through the music....55yrs now and I’m passing my music to my nieces and nephews they are loving it.....😁

[@cobraneagra10]

If I may ask, how do you go about it? I just can't wrap my head around the method I should use...

[@dianeedwards9992]

I've told my kids I want this at my funeral! Also 55 - 2 years ago in Ibiza, Sister Bliss dropped this in Eden. I went back 20 years 😍❤😁

[@djflozsanter]

OMG, remembering my good old days when I used to play 6:32 part at full blast without giving a crap about anyone else around, volume to the max!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thewolfman5151]

One of the only/best Song's ever.......!!!!!!!!

[@Ash-yc6ql]

Proud to live through the 90s. Truly some of the best music to come alive. Ever!

[@perseus9428]

"Proud" ?

[@Ash-yc6ql]

@@perseus9428 yup!

[@perseus9428]

@@Ash-yc6ql I suppose if there isn't much else to be proud of, we can consider being born around a certain decade some kind of personal achievement.

[@Ash-yc6ql]

@@perseus9428 define your own success. And if music helps you through that process, so be it. Everyone, including yourself, has their own story.

[@elizeholyoake7894]

It's almost one am. It's 2021.... This hits freaking different

[@jostewart554]

This is timeless

[@LouieFell]

Listening at 1:20 am uk time 😂😂😂

[@123mcgarrigle]

@@LouieFell 1:23am UK too 😂

[@Paul-tn5uu]

and now we are here in 2022

[@glennryan79]

One of the greatest dance tracks ever

[@svenbartram2695]

Best track of the 90s by far. Oozes class from start to finish.

[@SecretSquirrelDunDun]

R.I.P. Maxi Jazz ❤️❤️❤️😭

[@frankdmanaus]

Voltei em 1996. Voltei a ter 16 anos ouvindo essa música em 01/12/2019 Top de mais.

[@KatePBray]

A Masterpiece!! Musicians nowadays aren't bold enough to make songs like this anymore. All getting very mainstream greatest tune ever.

[@nighthawkgamer2]

Because this is a simple track, now a days it’s more about variety. It’s hard to make just as catchy beats as this

[@bassclay100]

ive never seen people go more nuts on the dance floor for a song then this !!!!!!!!! this was the height of dance the 90s dance music craze maybe the greatest of all time and this is the best dance song everrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[@axon431]

R.I.P. Maxi Jazz 🙏

[@souadbohsali4997]

Uuuufff what a master piece. Will never die never ever... My beautiful years...

[@MinasK.97]

I grow up with this song and avery time I hear to this part 2:48 and 6:30 I have something more than gousebumbs!

[@tooltechrecords]

a true hymn that turns into reactions that last for minutes (hours... days...) even though the tracks is still over

[@mr.8999]

🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🎉🎉🎉👍💪🕺🕺🕺🎉

[@sophiassartori]

i agree! But seriously, whoever remembers this song is a legend.

[@Heatrecks]

I just can't stop remembering Motorsport 2 hearing this

[@joshgavin1964]

Iconic, beautiful, an eargasm to the ears. I can't get no sleeeep 👌👌👌💯💯💯

[@JeffreyDumond]

AUDIOGASMS GALORE!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Trapphausmusic]

To the future generations, never let this song die.

[@djestrella_]

don't worry, we play it in the right moment at the right time.

[@mattgcar84]

im looking to play it at a show i got in a few months as the ending

[@davidlees9096]

Four inventing that riff sisster bliss is a absaloot legend

[@1Malachite]

I just fucking love trance, but somehow I missed the whole scene! I am 63 now and missing this whole episode is my only regret in life. Trance gives me energy, fulillment and escape, so wish I had been there !!!

[@ronniemcgowan4242]

mate I'm 61 an there's no need to miss it cos there's some greats nights/ events out there for us old skoolers

[@kevinli9126]

stop wishing and get out there… its still around even for you

[@markclews8614]

Stephen Skinner it’s never too late bro, lots of trance at the cream weekender last weekend, it was epic! 😎

[@kennyluciano4913]

Still clubbin' around the world at 62

[@rusty3831]

I love this music, always have! And I’m 57. Just because one reaches any given age doesn’t mean life and love of music is done.

[@fernandomartinez-lg1rd]

esta cancion produce cosas increibles en mis sentidos...nada como la musica de antes...

[@vladtepes2437]

It' s been 23 years . Can you believe this ?

[@pyrheraklit]

Not at all!!! It was 1996 when I was dancing this song in clubs in London, fab era, fab clubs, fab music

[@ВелиславГеоргиев-к3й]

1995

[@susiegluxman9041]

Vlad Tepes wow 23 years? We are getting older and better just like this epic song!!!

[@hanfitrivia]

I think 1995 or early 1996 was when I first heard in a club. Took me months until I final imported it from England. Another few months later it was No 1.

[@ryanquillen1628]

greatest tune ever. Do you think when they made this they knew they'd change dance music forever? forever faithless

[@vitalr3mains720]

Those synth chords are crazy, brings back the rave days

[@behappy-kn6xl]

3:04-5:22 played at Ipswich Town when the teams enter the field. Hope they win promotion. Newcastle United fan who is a season ticket holder at Ipswich Town in memory of my Nanny. Love you and miss you dearly.

[@missyflutter5562]

Memories ❤

[@bobbybrainstorm]

good enough to bring a tear

[@jamesmchardy2851]

Absolutely one of the best old skool anthems ever long live faithless for making such a top tune.

[@CarlitosBaldosa]

The best trance!

[@hakunamatata1148]

Deep in the bosom of the gentle night Is when I search for the light Pick up my pen and start to write I struggle, I fight dark forces in the clear moonlight Without fear Insomnia I can't get no sleep I used to worry Thought I was going mad in a hurry Getting stressed, making excess mess in darkness No electricity, something's all over me, greasy Insomnia, please release me And let me dream of making mad love to my girl on the heath Tearing off tights with my teeth But there's no release, no peace I toss and turn without cease Like a curse, open my eyes and rise like yeast At least a couple of weeks since I last slept, kept taking sleepers But now I keep myself pepped Deeper still, that night I write by candlelight, I find insight Fundamental movement, huh, so when it's black This insomniac, take an original tack Keep the beast in my nature under ceaseless attack I gets no sleep I can't get no sleep I can't get no sleep I can't get no sleep I need to sleep, I can't get no sleep I need to sleep, I can't get no sleep

[@sirgalah561]

Where the bit about the dry potato?

[@jansenblyth4320]

The only version that beats this monster mix is the live monster mix....watching the crowd in anticipation waiting for the drop gives me goosebumps every time, R.I.P Maxi, your music surely won't

[@deeplighthorizon]

You know the moment at a party when the first tone sounds that is unmistakable ...

[@perstgaard]

Best popgroup ever. 🌠🛐.

[@windowsdx]

This isn't pop, it's trance music.

[@djGreenALERT]

I use to sleep so well every night until this got in my head. I've never been the same since.

[@umer4500]

Old is Gold...!

[@johnmckeeman1794]

When brilliant just got better. 👍 💯 ❤️

[@chalkfarmcarsquadso1664]

greatest tune ever.

[@WingmanLive]

I thought my head was going to explode!

[@reggiefuller3802]

Awesome...miss robert miles😢😢😢😢

[@cocoj6647]

Your right there best ever

[@michaellemaire7498]

Greek yogart

[@michaellemaire7498]

K thought the song was from Great Britain.. the key. Must been a flute with a horn. What TV show.

[@boris2997]

This track is 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@davidlee1069]

The drop on this is pure class