Tiësto, the Dutch DJ and record producer, is celebrating his 55th birthday today. His name holds a special place in the hearts of many in the electronic dance music community. Not only has he stood the test of time, but he also consistently delivers incredible performances to this day.
Tiësto is often hailed as the “Godfather of electronic dance music” for good reason. He has a knack for discovering new talents, which has led to the rise of superstar DJs like Martin Garrix, Hardwell, and Avicii, who have graced the main-stage with their massive tunes.
Every year, Tiësto continues to showcase fresh talent and push the boundaries of the genre. In fact, he was the first DJ to perform at the Olympics. Throughout his career, Tiësto has released numerous masterpieces that have left a lasting impact on the community. We’ve compiled a list of 10 tracks that have truly hit the home run for us.
TOP 10 tracks by Tiësto
Tiësto ft. BT – Love Comes Again
“Love Comes Again” was released under his massively successful album “Just Be” and for any Electronic music fan from the Trance era, this is staple music.
Tiësto – Adagio for Strings
Originally composed by Samuel Barber, “Adagio for strings” saw its fair share of remixes in the trance world. Many great producers like William Orbit and Ferry Corsten produced their own rendition of this classic piece. But the one that stood out the most was from Tiësto himself. With a heavy drum and percussion arrangement, Tiësto successfully translated a classic piece into an energetic dance track. This track was one of the prime reasons for his performance at Athens Olympics.
Martin Garrix and Tiësto – The Only Way Is Up
As mentioned earlier, Tiësto always looked for talented artists and when Martin Garrix was coming up in the electronic music scene, he took no time to collaborate with him on a track. “Only Way Is Up” provides a solid electro melody alongside pure vocal chops and light basslines.
Tiësto – Traffic
Trance has had many anthems during the past years and Tiësto’s “Traffic” is nothing short of one. With rave inspired basslines and a striking melody, “Traffic” definitely takes over the mind and body of anyone who is listening to it.
Tiësto & KSHMR feat. Vassy – Secrets
This collaboration between Tiesto and then rising star KSHMR featuring Vassy’s mysterious vocals is not an ordinary track. It was played all across the radio and is still played by Tiësto in almost every set. This track also hit the Billboard top 40 in 2015.
Tiësto & The Chainsmokers – Split (Only U)
This record is one of the most iconic intro tracks and also amongst the most used intro tracks by Tiësto. This track is often played at many sporting events. Its anthem-like atmosphere is what makes it stand out from the rest.
Tiësto – Maximal Crazy
Maximal Crazy is one of the best electro tracks ever made. Heavy basslines and electro inspired synthesizers really kept the crowd going. Long live electro.
Tiësto & Hardwell – Zero 76
When two Breda residents joined forces, a minimal house banger was born and that is “Zero 76”. The record derives its name from Breda’s area code which happens to be the birth place of these great collaborators.
Delirium – Silence (feat. Sarah McLachlan) (DJ Tiësto’s In Search of Sunrise Edit)
If there was one track that put DJ Tiësto in the spotlight, that would be his rendition of Delirium’s “Silence” featuring vocals from Sarah McLachlan. With sweeping melodies and trancey vocals, “Silence” safely secures a spot in the all-time Trance favorites list.
Tiësto – Lay Low
The song “Lay Low” by Tiësto seems to be about finding a way to escape from the pressures and stresses of life by letting loose and having a good time. The lyrics suggest the presence of inner demons or negative thoughts that the singer cannot escape from, represented by the “voices” in their head that surround them at all times.
Tiësto – The Business
“The Business” is a song with uncredited vocals from James “Yami” Bell. It was released on 25 September 2020 as the lead single from his seventh studio album Drive. At the APRA Music Awards of 2022, the song was nominated for Most Performed International Work
This ends our short list of the best Tiësto songs. We would really love to know your favorities too. Let us know which Tiësto tracks will forever be in your playlist.
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