What is above and beyond?

"Above & Beyond" can refer to a few different things, so I'll provide a brief overview of each:

  1. Above & Beyond (Music Group):

    • Above & Beyond is a well-known electronic music group from the UK, consisting of members Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. Formed in 2000, they are renowned for their work in the trance and progressive house genres.
    • The group is known for their emotive music, engaging live performances, and managing the popular record label Anjunabeats.
    • They've released several critically acclaimed albums, such as "Tri-State," "Group Therapy," and "We Are All We Need."
  2. Above and Beyond (Film):

    • "Above and Beyond" is a 1952 American war film directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, starring Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker. The film tells the story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II.
    • There is also a documentary titled "Above and Beyond" (2014) directed by Roberta Grossman, which tells the story of Jewish-American pilots who volunteered to fight for Israel in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
  3. Above and Beyond (Phrase):

    • The phrase "above and beyond" is often used in everyday language to describe efforts that go beyond what is required or expected. It signifies doing more than what is necessary or anticipated, often in a positive context, such as in job performance or customer service.

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