
Euphoric, stadium-sized trance anthems built on shimmering synth arpeggios and driving rhythms. The sound of a sunrise over a packed festival dancefloor.
Binary Finary represents the absolute peak of the late-nineties uplifting trance movement. Their sound is defined by massive, cascading synthesizer melodies that build toward explosive emotional releases. It is music that feels both infinite and intimate, capturing the specific collective joy of a warehouse or stadium at 4 AM. The production is characterized by its warmth and scale, using dense layers of sound to create a sense of overwhelming sonic beauty.
What truly distinguishes them is their mastery of the 'build and release' dynamic. While many trance acts rely on simple repetition, Binary Finary crafts melodic arcs that feel narrative and triumphant. Their signature track, 1998, became a blueprint for the genre, showcasing how a simple arpeggiated motif could be transformed into a global anthem through clever modulation and atmospheric depth. It is the sound of optimism translated into electronic frequencies.
For those new to the duo, the various iterations of their flagship single are the essential starting point. Each version, from the original to the legendary Paul van Dyk and Gouryella remixes, offers a different perspective on the same euphoric core. It is the perfect soundtrack for moments that require high energy, emotional elevation, or a deep dive into the history of dance music culture.
Binary Finary are a British trance act, originally comprising Matt Laws, Ricky Grant and Stuart Matheson. They are best known for the dance hit single "1998", especially for the Paul van Dyk and Gouryella remixes, which charted in many countries. The song was remixed numerous times under the title of the year the remix was produced ("1999" and "2000" etc.), many of which were popular. In the UK, "1998" reached a peak position of No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart whereas "1999" reached No. 11. On 1 May 2006, they released a collection of 16 tracks written over their eight-year sabbatical under the general title, The Lost Tracks. This album is available only for download. Binary Finary are also featured in a Shiny Toy Guns song, "When Did This Storm Begin?". On New Year's Eve 2009, Binary Finary launched 'Binary Finary LIVE' which featured both original and remixed tracks. The launch venue was Sensation at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. In 2009 Australian DJ Sasha Vatoff joined the group to tour as DJ and co-produce on new material. In 2018 Binary Finary released a 20th anniversary "modern update" of "1998", including remixes by Mark Sixma and Dosem. In December 2024 it was announced on Facebook that Sasha Vatoff has left the group to pursue a solo career.
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
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Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); euphoric, triumphant, energetic (moods)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); festival, sunrise, stargazing (atmosphere)
Shares trance, progressive trance (subgenres); instrumental only, ethereal (vocal style)
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Shares uplifting trance, progressive trance, trance, euphoric (signature)
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