The story behind "Children" by Robert Miles | Muzikxpress 026

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This vlog is a tribute to the beautiful "Children" by Robert Miles, who sadly passed away at the age of 47 on May 9, 2017.
Most people know that "Children" is one of the pioneering tracks of the "dream house" (or "dream dance") genre. But ... Did you know the melody of "Children" is based on a Russian track? Or that Pete Tong named “Children” the “Essential Tune Of The Week” for 3 weeks in a row? Or that the first time the track came out, it didn't even enter the charts? Or the story about the lawsuit?
You'll hear it all in this vlog!
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Don't forget to check out my interview with Maria Nayler in which she shares the story behind "One & One", the track she did with Robert Miles: • The story behind Rober...
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[@darude]

Thank you & rest in piece, Mr. Miles. My music & career would not be what they are without Children & the whole Dreamland album.

[@muzikxpress]

That album is massive, so many beautiful tracks!

[@RajivJadhav]

great to see your post here Darude. Still remember the time i met and spoke with you briefly when you performed at webster hall in NYC. I think this was in 2002-2003, You rock!!! Please remix Out of control - a superb track in my opinion! Wishing you massive success in 2019

[@honeytoosweet]

Sandstorm also a legend song

[@arch4ngel]

BEHOLETHEPOWEROF FROG so THAT’S the name of that one song!

[@djhatstand7312]

Rest in peace

[@missrea3938]

As a child of the ex Yugoslavian republic,now when I discover inspiration of the song,I understand why I am so emotional when I hear this masterpiece called “Children”. We really miss you Robert! R.I.P muzikxpress-Thank you for this video! 🙏

[@notanotherrick]

Bless you

[@wavy6470]

Same! Hello!

[@Melvinwacko]

This song has always made me very nostalgic and melancholic. Even more now that the creator has passed away.

[@questioneverything8301]

The song is sheer class a true modern masterpiece

[@toa2267]

Same bro!

[@adrianoribeiro1449]

Same, mate. Different places on the globe but they same feeling. 🙏🏼

[@alexlopez-yt6te]

Same my brother.

[@andrewc247]

‘Children’ is a masterpiece that will be around forever, every generation loves it ❤👍🏻

[@theedmsociety964]

I will never forget sitting in my living room at 15 years of age watching VH1 and seeing the music video for ‘The Children’ and being completely mesmerized knowing that even then that I would one day be attending dance parties, desert raves, and eventually go on to DJ and produce EDM myself. Like so many trance music and EDM fans and artists, Robert Miles was my introduction into that world, a world I may have never known had it not been for Robert Miles. R.I.P. Brother 🙏🎧🎶

[@torom86]

I'm not a dance or club person at all, I'm much more of a metalhead, but this track and the whole Dreamland album keep giving me goosebumps since I was 10yo.

[@geort45]

This song is amazingly timeless, trance has sadly lost following or at least the number of true trance producers has diminished... but for trance lovers if this song came out today it'd still sound fantastic

[@ca9968]

I was at a rave in Johannesburg called Mother 1 in 1996 the first time I heard this track, must have been a first for most of the 15 000 or so people there that night because it literally stopped everyone in their tracks, then when the bass line came in and the beat dropped the crowd went crazy! The Monday after that rave this track was on every radio station at least 5 times between 8am and 5pm, it carried on like that for well over a year! A massive chooon!!!

[@TheTheWladan]

Many people only know his hits but Dreamland album delivered some Trance monsters like "Red Zone" and "In The Dawn". He was a genius 💫

[@muzikxpress]

“Red Zone” is great!!

[@TheTheWladan]

@@muzikxpress it's a monster. But let's keep it unknown or it will be "remixed" by delucas, dewittes and other clowns.

[@muzikxpress]

@@TheTheWladan haha agreed!

[@camperera8112]

This was my first trance tune and it's been a passion and religion of mine since then. Trance is more than music! Thank you Robert Miles and R.I.P

[@parckermontivero]

Lo mismo para mí.

[@Hangers80]

My first ever single I bought was Children, pure genius still gives me goosebumps, thanks for the memories Robert, RIP

[@WilliamPetersen01]

Children and One & One was a huge hit here in South Africa. I still play these tracks to this day. Love it.

[@muzikxpress]

Nice!! BTW Did you see my interview with Maria Nayler and the story behind "One & One"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52Zl5-Ba7-JrLM

[@dynamonitro-mtb4258]

Robert Miles was an extraordinary musician and a legend, ''children'' will continue to its journey till the end of the world... its a message to the far far future,,,, if you will read this one day... you will see and hear the first futuristic sound will be composed by the melody of Robert miles at years of 2100-2140 :)

[@noonesperfect]

Robert Miles left beautiful legacy, it makes so much nostalgic. 90s will be never same without these great tracks chills,trance, synth , electronic , dream you just name it ...... RIP Miles.

[@squidgame7777]

Yesterday I was listening to it. For more than twenty-three years, I still hear it.❤❤ Tribute for the legend Robert miles.

[@waheedamohammed6989]

Great track,RIP Mr Miles. I would love to play your track( children) at my funeral someday.

[@snoorgat117]

That is definitely not a good idea. The Grave is very dark and real. Rather you should wish they recite Quran at your Funeral.

[@coastofkonkan]

In India, I heard/saw/experienced this on MTV in 1995/96, this song & Paul van Dyke created the trance scene. Life won't be same again. I'm happy I experienced this ever in my life.

[@NikKershaw1984]

Some extra info: To produce the track (and also the other songs of the album Dreamland) had been used, mainly a Kurzweil K2000 (Piano, guitars, strings), a Korg M1 (Organ/Bass) and a Roland JD800 (Pads).

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks for that, much appreciated!

[@DmitryGorbushin]

Even the sound of thunder (at the beginning) is from Kuzrweil as well.

[@NikKershaw1984]

@@DmitryGorbushin Exactly

[@MsAussie83]

I wonder if the Kurzweil K2000 piano is available as a virtual instrument.

[@JakeMxx]

Organ is also from Kurzweil K2000. Unfortunately, the virtual version does not exist

[@dicasdoanthony]

Good work, dancemania. Children was one of the first tracks that got me in trance music. A classic. Sadly, Robert is gone.

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks man! A classic indeed, what a beauty!

[@eireabu1659]

Legends never Die R.I.P Robert Miles

[@meatrocket1]

Missed but not forgotten' RIP Robert Miles 🙏

[@K3lB3l]

Future generations keep this alive until the end of time! This song was literally my introduction to trance and I remember trying for weeks to catch it from the beginning on the radio to find out the name and who did it. With no words, it was not easy to do! When I finally figured it out, I went and bought the cassette (because that's all there was back then) and I played it in my car until I wore the tape itself, out. This is a classic that will never get old. R.IP. Robert Miles..

[@Jeff-Real-Jeff]

RIP Robert Miles. You left us all wanting more. I have his Dreamland album converted to MP3 on a USB in my car and I play it often.

[@mariobottieri1034]

Your music eternal your memory forever !

[@slate49]

In 1995, I was 20 years old-living in Orlando when I heard the song “Children” for the first time that spring/summer. I fell in love with it. The song was played at raves and on an alternative radio stations. Nothing like hearing the song while coming down/off of things..kept u calm and chill. After months of being in Florida and experiencing the nightlife there, I found myself in Alabama-a way from the trance and Robert Miles tunes. Some time in 1996-1997, the song I had loved and chilled out to, found its way back around to my ears due to a national release of the song. “Children” has held a special place in my life along with the dreamland album.

[@Mazza666]

Classic anthem 👍. Rip in Robert miles

[@bjornroesbeke]

I would've loved to see an interview in this video. Unfortunately it can't be done anymore.

[@bertyforshaw]

First ever CD i ever bought... Changed my life for the better. Thanks Robert RIP

[@crazydude9396]

First time when I heard song Children I was 6 years old. Now when I’m listening remind me the time when I was child, and I remember everything, that time, life was so good and I always cry. Robert Miles ty for Yugoslavian childrens ❤❤❤ Rest in peace 🙏🏻

[@morgane616]

I was 4 years old when Children is released. I had un uncle who loved going in festivals. When he came back to my grandparents House, the first song he played in his room was Children ! I was totally absorbed in that song when I heard it for the first Time ! I’ m 31 years old now, I still love Children. The song has a calming effect on me. Everytime I’m angry, sad or upset, I listen it over and over again and I feel better after.

[@Vee-v3k_]

I will pray for robert miles ❤😭 great loss of our generation 🥺

[@Bwahahahaha1]

Some of us from the States fell in love with it too. To this day Children remains at the top of my list and there are many on that list. Thank you Robert Miles for something that has touched many spirits. RIP.

[@aaronmarshall]

Robert Miles could push whatever technology he was using to the absolute max. He was a master. He will always be someone I admire and strive for that standard in my own work.

[@MrCalebmonty]

The song that raised me ,the song that shaped me.Every time i hear it ,it gives me chills down the spine like the first time i heard it.R.I.P to a true musical legend .His legacy will live on forever

[@Totumfacky]

This song was very important for me when I was 15 or 16. I got it as the Amiga computer song module. I don't remember who rewrite it as a mod but it was perfect. I played it often to feel better. Rip Robert❤️

[@marcosimioni_]

Timeless, essential tune

[@___evangelos___]

Thank you for this. This was the first electronic music track that i have listened to and will always hold a special place in my heart. May his memory be eternal

[@laskerdmello2969]

had the pleasure of meeting him here in Goa India in 2001 ,got his autograph on a blank cd cover and he gave his custom orange Robert Miles lighter. what a humble man ❤

[@regilliosoekha4388]

@darude ...growing up as a child all your songs and robert miles songs were my favourite

[@cyrusthegreat1336]

When I was child I heard this Track of Great Robert Miles and still I love it from Iran 🇮🇷

[@ricardoagamez5427]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM CARTAGENA DE INDIAS COLOMBIA. R. I. P. DEAR FRIEND, AND MASTER DJ ROBERT MILES.

[@SkinnyEMedia]

"Children" is one of the few songs that makes me cry due to its nostalgic effect. Reminds me of my visits to France too and Belgium back when Britain was an EU member

[@londonroulette]

Definitely one of the best dance tracks of the century, amazing

[@thejackgoh]

When I was 15, my dad turned on children dream ver in the car. And the rest is history! Rip the legendary trance pioneer

[@MegaMangaGTA-9417]

Rave in Paradise Robert Miles. Your legacy lives on

[@donnapuckett4992]

I got hooked on Children from one of my CD's when my two boys, (now 21 and 22) were children as I always thought about them and how I would "miss" them when they would become adults and go on their own into the world. I am an "Empath" and "Children" has been a very strong emotional piece to me that I would cry every time I heard it. Now, years later, my sons are own their own in the world and I still cry when I hear "Children"; now, I know why I really "cry" when I hear it. All those lost innocent lives due to "stupid" decisions on their parts to go "party" and die afterwards. Very somber. Thank you, Mr. Robert Miles for your heart-felt piece, "Children". God Bless

[@lindseybsmith]

Your comment made me cry as I feel the exact same way about this song. I too, cry everytime I listen to this song. I find it cathartic to cry & it's my first choice when I need to cry. I sometimes listen to the hours long version to fall asleep. Now that I'm an empty nester, I always have to have sound surrounding me, enveloping me, comforting me from my loneliness.

[@EunyceKim]

I love this. My favourite trance track.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you! And yes, what a beauty!!

[@Sparky-ww5re]

"Children" by none other than master musician Robert Miles will always calm and soothe me when I'm sad, angry or frustrated and take me back to a simpler place and time. I remember hearing this while in elementary school in the mid 90s, i know for a fact Mom had this song on her Drew's Famous Extreme Party Music CD 1997 which I currently have on my phone downloaded to the 256GB micro sd card😊, and I believe mom also had this on cassette, although I don't remember if it was robert miles or various artists as she had several various artists cassettes with dance music at the time along with CDs of course. RIP Robert.

[@djsugarbear6079]

Amazing track... thanks for bringing back the good memories from my DJ Career... I definitely played that during my sets. May Robert Miles RIP! 🙏🏽

[@MrSweeperUSA]

Thanks for making this video. I fell in love with this song back in 96. Also great job perfectly ending video with the song.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you very much!

[@alexlopez-yt6te]

This track takes me back to being a kid in my mom's car with her In the 90s and b96 a station here I'm chicago would play it. I got goosebumps thinking about that memory just now. ❤

[@AlexMynaOfficial]

Congratulations for your vlog, this is true club culture. Robert Miles, with "Children", has transformed the perspective and concept of club/dance/trance music forever. Since I heard it the first time, I needed to start producing music myself. I remember when the DJ proposed it for the first time at the disco, people literally went crazy, he had to play the record twice. Consecutively.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you very much!!! :)

[@oswaldoguzman8187]

I didn’t anything about mr miles but after today all I got to say is thank you mr miles for giving us a master piece song children RIP Long live children

[@marvinsilverman4394]

Red Zone is an amazing track too my favourite after of Children

[@edgarmanuelperaltasanchez479]

This was my first trance track...and now my religion, my soul and my everything...Thank you Legend R.I.P. Robert Miles For Ever.

[@phillipobrien3480]

Children was such a part of my teenage years, thank you Robert Miles.

[@Eondragon]

My Favorite title Robert Miles - One And One R.I.P

[@SebastianMlax]

My favourite trance tune ever. This is something more than music. This is a state of mind.

[@ligayatenshidreams]

Is a musical dream!!!!

[@SebastianMlax]

@TheVoice ofTruth Thank you for your opinion, you must be a proffesionalist...:D

[@SebastianMlax]

@TheVoice ofTruth As I said. Professionalist. I love you my friend and I'm really happy that there are people which has so huge knowlage and love to this kind of music. I know half of tracks you wrote above, rest I will check with pleasure. I wish you all the best!

[@HardTrancid]

RIP Sir Miles, thanks for one of the most memorable tunes of my raving career.

[@timeavas2872]

This is a story needs to be heard :) I love that these ptoducers like Robert have a goal with their tunes, and they spread a great message to the world.

[@ligayatenshidreams9935]

For me children Is the best Song ever!!!!! This Song Is beyond the music ..... this Song Is a musical Dream!!!

[@Tranceformer]

Such a tune still sounds so fresh. Rip Robert ❤️

[@sachinvenx8809]

What a track Love from India

[@Vancouver_1986]

Wow! I had no idea about any of this info shared here - even the description of the aspects of the song (I don't know much about music theory.) & I didn't know that he had passed away. RIP. So thank you for doing this video.

[@muzikxpress]

And thank you for your comment!

[@Twansparant]

So much emotions in this track, still love it after all these years!

[@kimm3757]

Thank you for this one. History that I didn't know, even I have been listening to this so many times since it came out :)

[@I_want_to_break-free]

Fisrt my electronic music and its make me stuck in rave almost 10 years . Respect you Miles.

[@I_want_to_break-free]

Children change my life.

[@andresmejiabeltran7839]

Today i found your blog muzickxpress while i was searching some music about Robert Miles, thank God i had the opportunity to know him when he came to performed a show in a Discoteca in Mexico city, he was such a simple and niceperson, i am so sad that he has gone so soon. He was so very famous here in Mexico country in 1996,1997, 1998 and his music is still played . RIP.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the vlogs and interviews on my channel!

[@oliviamoore3426]

This song was the song that got me into electronic music. It’s an absolute classic. Love this song heaps

[@truthteller9522]

This was my favorite song in 1995. I saw it was a hit.

[@MrBerksboy]

Remembering Robert today, You and your music are truly missed.

[@fezmania5078]

Great job, Twan! R.I.P. Roberto. A great classic tune.

[@Deejaychachi]

I am actually still playing this song, Original and Remixed Versions, on audio and Video @ my gigs.

[@Dan_Stopani]

Excellent as always. Thank you man!

[@muzikxpress]

My pleasure!

[@georgeapplegate2091]

A really good vlog there Twan, I never knew it was called dream house back there. I think you've done Robert justice in showing what a talent he was and he will sorely be missed in the music community. I remember loving it as a 15 year old and my 17 year old sister loved it so I bought it for her as a Xmas present! A Timeless piece of music and another great vlog :).

[@abhilashpaul9237]

Legendary music by Legend Robert Miles. Your works will inspire generations to come. 💕

[@tadpolesoup]

Thank you for sharing!

[@metanumia]

I still have my original release DBX Records vinyl of "Children" and still listen to this regularly, it's just beautiful beyond words. It's so sad he passed away so young. Thanks for another amazing video!

[@muzikxpress]

Yeah I felt really sad when I heard about Robert's passing. So young.... :(

[@dkane2067]

Robert, Thank you for making this track “Children” always reminds me of my nephew who passed away in 1991 aged almost 3. I will be eternally grateful for this ❤️

[@andyhagertyelectronicmusic1336]

Always loved the melody and production in this track! Thanks for another great 'Story behind' Twan!

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you Andy!!!

[@Frankcapobianco]

Thank you for doing one about this iconic track. It was my introduction to Trance years and years ago. Truly appreciated. Thanks again!

[@muzikxpress]

Glad you enjoyed this one Frank!

[@billba]

Beautiful music.

[@louis-sebhamelin6421]

I found this video while searching for a documentary about this song :) I was not disapointed, thanks! This song reminds me of some childhood melancoly. I was 11 years old when the song was popular and I hated it because of that. I like it now! Rest in peace Robert Miles

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you very much! I decided to make this vlog since there wasn't really anything about "Children" on KZbin and I love this song! Thanks for the comment, glad you like it! :)

[@atroutflycrazy8057]

Thankyou Twan another great video with a v interesting background to such a great tune . Sad also as its creator is no longer with us and was taken too young. RIP robert 🙏

[@TimovanVliet]

That is so cool, Twan! I didn't know any of this. So interesting to know the history behind the track. Always loved it. It was probably one of my first ''real'' Dance tracks when I was 14-15 or so. R.I.P. Robert Miles :(

[@muzikxpress]

Thanks Timo! And while doing research for this vlog, I also learned some new things myself. That's also why I love doing this hehe ;-)

[@kevintamaki]

Omg i love your channel! You are doing God’s work by sharing the story of these legendary tracks and artist!

[@muzikxpress]

Kevin Tamaki thanks so much Kevin!!

[@MunredHK]

Beautiful song, great musician, incredible lost

[@Blacknight1812]

it's a great piece of music, good beat and vibe.

[@thebikecarer8230]

RIP RM.. You're always in our heart. Thanks for Children... Always play it once in a while remembering the good times we had when we were young.

[@danquay9504]

I would like to thank you for your track children that bought happiness to many clubbers & to my DJ sets as I have still got on vinyl and my music career wouldn’t be the same without Children, rest in piece MR miles , you also inspired me to make trance music using a simple riff as it’s 2020 I will continue to play this track keep your legacy going & well done 👍 for this trance track, you will always be remembered

[@Waltzhybrid92]

This channel is an education. For someone like me who’s currently 29 getting into the old school sound the trance artist interviews merely as a list of tracks is a really useful just to familiarise myself with. Much appreciated and keep up the good work and thank you. Especially with this episode. R.I.P.

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you so much!!

[@deepakranasingh5252]

I had watched it from my other KZbin account a year ago😄🤩🙌🏻now watching it again...thank you Muzikxpress for reminding me again, Robert Miles was the first Trance Artist, Me and My lil bro knew of...'Dreamland' the best album ever🤩👍😇😄🙌🏼🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺 I'm dancing even now while hearing 'fable' or 'One and One' or 'children ' can never forget Robert Miles 🤩🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you sir😄🙌🏼 And Muzikxpress...thanks a lot...you're the best😇🙌🏼😄🙌🏼🤩🙌🏻

[@andreaklass2857]

Ammaaaaaaazing thank you!!!

[@retrocdsunboxing9]

ThankYou RIP Robert Miles Also Children And One&One Are My Favorite Tracks

[@Mucristo]

Tks from Brasil. Much more love for this music then know is about drive safety.

[@Hesbonful]

Phenomenon... RIP Robert Miles.

[@manuelventura2065]

RIP. Thank you for Children and the memories.

[@Spikeydelic]

RIP Robert !!! Thanks to this track i got lost in Trance music. now i am a Psytrance DJ in the Netherlands and still remember and hold this track very close to my heart!

[@draganradulovic7001]

Beautiful channel...children is time mashine for my feelings and memories..very sad for Miles😔

[@muzikxpress]

Thank you Dragan! And what a track right?

[@draganradulovic7001]

@@muzikxpress children..masterpiece