„Out there and back” is a rare and true gem in the musical realm, Paul Van Dyk’s third studio album and a major success, continuing to captivate the audience throughout the decades, as a constant illustrator of exquisite creative vision and excellence in music.
It is a landmark for the artist, reflecting his innovative approach in this domain in the early 2000s and, at the same time, marks a crucial moment for his development, being the first album released on his label, Vandit Records.
As officially stated, the album is partly inspired by the movie „Contact” (1997). It carries the true symbolism of the label’s debut, reflecting its commitment to artistic exploration and forward-thinking, innovative electronic music.
At the same time, it envisages the freedom Paul Van Dyk had on his label venturing into the music industry, allowing him to experiment, craft and unleash a more diverse and creative soundscape.
Moreover, with songs like “We are alive”, which truly captures the sound of hope, zest for life and the joy of togetherness through shared feelings, “Another Way”, an incontestable trance anthem, forever to be loved, “Pikes”, with its driving energy, powerful synth lead and amazing melody, “Tell Me Why (The Riddle)”, allowing the listener to connect with profound emotions, this album is a great example and one of the first artistic statements of Paul Van Dyk’s signature sound, of its search for authentic and meaningful expression in electronic music.
Whether it is your first contact or the 100th with this music, the sense of wonder, the state-of-the-art, captivating and unique sound flow, the awe and the energy it conveys always remain fresh, gaining, without a doubt, a true masterpiece status for this amazing album.
Paul van Dyk’s third artist album “Out There And Back” was out on June 05th, 2000!
Tracklist “Out There And Back”
- Paul van Dyk – We Are Alive
- Paul van Dyk – Travelling
- Paul van Dyk – Pikes
- Paul van Dyk – Columbia
- Paul van Dyk – Vega
- Paul van Dyk – Santos
- Paul van Dyk – Out There And Back
- Paul van Dyk – Face To Face
- Paul van Dyk – Together We Will Conquer
- Paul van Dyk – Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (Vandit Club Mix – ReEdit)
- Paul van Dyk – The Love From Above
- Paul van Dyk – Namistai
