Description
Watergate: The World Of... | Electronic Trance Collection CD
UPC: 5099749679320
Overview
"The World Of... Watergate" is a captivating electronic trance album released in 1999 by the German trance act Watergate. This collection brings together the group's hit singles including remixes of the classics "Maid of Orleans," "Mull of Kintyre," and "Heart of Asia." The album showcases the trio's signature electronic sound, blending memorable melodies with modern trance production techniques popular in the late 90s European dance scene.
Product Features
- Format: CD, Album
- Release Date: November 22, 1999
- Country: Germany
- Label: Dance Division (Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH)
- Catalog Number: DAD 496793 2 / 496793 2 / 4967932000
- Genre: Electronic
- Style: Trance
- Total Tracks: 13
- Total Runtime: Approximately 70 minutes
- Members: David Haid, Orhan Terzi, Tommaso De Donatis
Interesting Facts
Influential Remixes
The album features multiple remixes of classic songs, including DJ Quicksilver's remix of Paul McCartney's "Mull of Kintyre" and reworked versions of OMD's "Maid of Orleans." These remixes helped introduce these classics to a new generation of electronic music fans at the turn of the millennium.
Cultural Fusion
"Heart of Asia" (DJ Quicksilver's 'Q' Mix) reimagines Ryuichi Sakamoto's iconic theme from the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," demonstrating Watergate's skill at blending Eastern musical elements with Western electronic dance production.
Chart Success
The singles from this album achieved significant success on European charts, particularly in German-speaking countries. "Maid of Orleans (The Battle II)" made an impact on the Swiss music charts, showcasing Watergate's commercial appeal beyond the club scene.
Prolific Production Team
Primary songwriter Tommaso De Donatis contributed to the majority of the album's original tracks, establishing himself as the creative backbone of Watergate's distinctive sound. His compositions include "The World Of...," "Little Bear," "Fire 'n Spice," "Secret Garden," "Bamboo," and "The Way of Life."
Track Listing
- The World Of... - 2:51
- Maid Of Orleans (The Battle II) (Video Mix) - 3:48
- Infinity (Club Mix) - 6:00
- Heart Of Asia (DJ Quicksilver's 'Q' Mix) - 7:10
- Little Bear - 4:56
- Mull Of Kintyre (DJ Quicksilver Remix) - 6:13
- Terra - 6:04
- Chi Mai (Ayla Remix) - 6:39
- Fire 'n Spice - 4:44
- Secret Garden - 4:10
- Maid Of Orleans (The Battle II) (John B. Norman Mix) - 7:20
- Bamboo - 4:26
- The Way Of Life - 4:48
Publishers
Released by Dance Division, an exclusive label of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH. Various publishing rights held by Lina Music, Musikverlag David Haid, EMI Virgin Music Publishing, Yano Music Publishing Co., Ltd., George Glueck Musik GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) GmbH, and EMI Phoenix Musik Verlag GmbH & Co KG. All rights reserved under catalog number DAD 496793 2. Phonographic Copyright ℗ and Copyright © 1999 Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH.
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