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Above & Beyond is likely a familiar name to fans of electronic, trance, and house music. The trio, comprised of key members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki, has been a dominant force in the dance music scene since the early 2000s. Renowned for standout albums like Tri-State (2006) and We Are All We Need (2015), Above & Beyond has also participated in numerous major music events, including Trance Energy, Ultra Music Festival, and Electric Daisy Carnival.We cordially invite our readers to indulge.Explore on Apple MusicDiscover on SpotifyDive into Tidal
In 2018, Above & Beyond released the live album Acoustic: Live at the Hollywood Bowl, capturing a sold-out performance at the packed Hollywood Bowl with 17,000 seats. If you haven't watched this concert from the Livit streaming service (initial release), you can now enjoy Acoustic: Live at the Hollywood Bowl for free, officially uploaded on YouTube in September 2020:The 2018 album has received numerous positive reviews from music critics. Not only the quality of the compositions, but also the advanced recording technology are highlights that demonstrate the sensitivity and investment in sound quality by all three members of Above & Beyond. The album consists of 19 tracks spanning nearly 1 hour and 40 minutes, including beloved pieces like We Are All We Need, Blue Sky Action, All Over The World...
Acoustic: Live at the Hollywood Bowl also surprises listeners as Above & Beyond deviate from their electronic/trance/house forte and instead embrace a pop/rock style, playing acoustically as the album's title suggests. In On My Way To Heaven, you can hear the poignant vocals of Cobi, punctuated by the audience's cheers as he introduces Jono Grant's electric piano solo. Or Black Room Boy with Tony McGuinness's vocals, reminiscent of a 007 movie soundtrack.
