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Future Sound Asia Presents Above & Beyond "We Are All We Need" @ KL Live, Life Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur (18/9/15)
When: 8.00pm, Friday, 18th September, 2015
If one word sums up the phenomenon of Above & Beyond then that is surely it. Whether it’s the thousands of fans singing their lyrics back at shows around the world, from Bangalore to Beirut to Brixton, or the millions that tune in for their weekly Group Therapy (ABGT) radio show, connection — real human connection – is at the heart of all things that define this multitalented trio.
Above & Beyond is Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamaki, and their story is one of constant movement over a 14-year history. From their early days as hotly-tipped producers remixing Radiohead and Madonna, to their current global standing, Jono, Tony and Paavo have remained as down-to-earth and determined as ever — always focused on the next goal.
The only dance act in history to win the Essential Mix Of The Year award twice (for their 2004 and 2011 efforts), the London-based trio have played to one million people on the Barra Beach in Rio de Janeiro (New Year’s Eve in 2007), sold out the Hollywood Palladium faster than anyone in history, and even had their track “Buzz” chosen to soundtrack the launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo in the Mojave desert. As these landmarks rack up, the non-stop pulse of their global touring keeps them connected to their growing international fan base. Each week brings another crowd, another country and often another continent, and an ABGT radio broadcast heard by over 25 million people.
The intense atmosphere at Above & Beyond’s increasingly ambitious live performances has redrawn the parameters of the DJ set. While so many superstar DJs place themselves at the heart of their performance, Above & Beyond’s focus is always on getting closer to their crowd and making them part of the action. Whether that’s by bringing fans up on stage to press the play button on their CDJs, or communicating with the crowd via visual screens and messages typed out on the spot, the effect is to make everyone in the room feel like they are part of an experience that is at once epic, immersive and interactive. “Some time ago we realized that on the best nights we have it’s always a three way thing: us, the music and the people, and we see improving the communication between all three as helping a good party turn incredible, ” explains Paavo. “The soundsystem, lights and visuals are all there to help people connect to the music, with each other and with us better. A Group Therapy experience, ideally, is positive, uniting and life-affirming for all involved.”
Throughout this process, Above & Beyond has continued to release forward-thinking instrumental club music — such as their latest single “Mariana Trench” — on their renowned Anjunabeats label. An essential part of their story, the label is now in its 13th year and has helped to nurture artists like the London-based innovator Mat Zo, the eclectic genius Andrew Bayer and Russian star Arty. Independently spirited but run with ambitious vision, the label has grown like a family. “Dance music tends to be very short term, but we aim to release records that will leave a lasting impression on people and are listened to in years to come” explains Jono. “We try to operate in our own way rather than trying to follow trends.”
Future Sound Asia are proud to announce that Above & Beyond will be returning to Kuala Lumpur for their ‘We Are All We Need’ tour on 18 September 2015 at KL Live.
Warming up the crowd for Above & Beyond will be Malaysia’s very own XU and Hulkas.
Line Up:
Members: Above & Beyond
Jono Grant
Paavo Siljamäki
Tony McGuinness
www.aboveandbeyond.nu/
twitter.com/aboveandbeyond
www.facebook.com/aboveandbeyond
XU
Hulkas
Ticketing Information:
Ticket Prices:
RM 100.00, RM 120.00 & RM 140.00
VIP Premium Deck Packages SOLD OUT
Online Booking: boxtix.asia/
For More Information:
Email: futuresoundasiabookings@gmail.com
URL: futuresoundasia.com/
TW: twitter.com/futuresoundasia
FB: www.facebook.com/officialfuturesoundasia
When: 8.00pm, Friday, 18th September, 2015
If one word sums up the phenomenon of Above & Beyond then that is surely it. Whether it’s the thousands of fans singing their lyrics back at shows around the world, from Bangalore to Beirut to Brixton, or the millions that tune in for their weekly Group Therapy (ABGT) radio show, connection — real human connection – is at the heart of all things that define this multitalented trio.
Above & Beyond is Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamaki, and their story is one of constant movement over a 14-year history. From their early days as hotly-tipped producers remixing Radiohead and Madonna, to their current global standing, Jono, Tony and Paavo have remained as down-to-earth and determined as ever — always focused on the next goal.
The only dance act in history to win the Essential Mix Of The Year award twice (for their 2004 and 2011 efforts), the London-based trio have played to one million people on the Barra Beach in Rio de Janeiro (New Year’s Eve in 2007), sold out the Hollywood Palladium faster than anyone in history, and even had their track “Buzz” chosen to soundtrack the launch of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo in the Mojave desert. As these landmarks rack up, the non-stop pulse of their global touring keeps them connected to their growing international fan base. Each week brings another crowd, another country and often another continent, and an ABGT radio broadcast heard by over 25 million people.
The intense atmosphere at Above & Beyond’s increasingly ambitious live performances has redrawn the parameters of the DJ set. While so many superstar DJs place themselves at the heart of their performance, Above & Beyond’s focus is always on getting closer to their crowd and making them part of the action. Whether that’s by bringing fans up on stage to press the play button on their CDJs, or communicating with the crowd via visual screens and messages typed out on the spot, the effect is to make everyone in the room feel like they are part of an experience that is at once epic, immersive and interactive. “Some time ago we realized that on the best nights we have it’s always a three way thing: us, the music and the people, and we see improving the communication between all three as helping a good party turn incredible, ” explains Paavo. “The soundsystem, lights and visuals are all there to help people connect to the music, with each other and with us better. A Group Therapy experience, ideally, is positive, uniting and life-affirming for all involved.”
Throughout this process, Above & Beyond has continued to release forward-thinking instrumental club music — such as their latest single “Mariana Trench” — on their renowned Anjunabeats label. An essential part of their story, the label is now in its 13th year and has helped to nurture artists like the London-based innovator Mat Zo, the eclectic genius Andrew Bayer and Russian star Arty. Independently spirited but run with ambitious vision, the label has grown like a family. “Dance music tends to be very short term, but we aim to release records that will leave a lasting impression on people and are listened to in years to come” explains Jono. “We try to operate in our own way rather than trying to follow trends.”
Future Sound Asia are proud to announce that Above & Beyond will be returning to Kuala Lumpur for their ‘We Are All We Need’ tour on 18 September 2015 at KL Live.
Warming up the crowd for Above & Beyond will be Malaysia’s very own XU and Hulkas.
Line Up:
Members: Above & Beyond
Jono Grant
Paavo Siljamäki
Tony McGuinness
www.aboveandbeyond.nu/
twitter.com/aboveandbeyond
www.facebook.com/aboveandbeyond
XU
Hulkas
Ticketing Information:
Ticket Prices:
RM 100.00, RM 120.00 & RM 140.00
VIP Premium Deck Packages SOLD OUT
Online Booking: boxtix.asia/
For More Information:
Email: futuresoundasiabookings@gmail.com
URL: futuresoundasia.com/
TW: twitter.com/futuresoundasia
FB: www.facebook.com/officialfuturesoundasia