What is above and beyond?

Above and Beyond

Above & Beyond are a British trance music group formed in 2000 in London. The group consists of Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki. They are considered pioneers of the progressive trance genre and are known for their emotional and uplifting sound.

• Formation and History: The group was formed after Grant and Siljamäki, who had been writing music together at Westminster University, met McGuinness. They initially gained recognition remixing tracks by artists like Chakra and Aurora. Their own productions soon followed.

• Anjunabeats Label: Above & Beyond founded the record label Anjunabeats in 2000, which has become one of the most respected trance labels in the world. Anjunabeats has launched the careers of numerous talented artists.

• Anjunadeep Label: In 2005, they launched a sublabel called Anjunadeep, focusing on deep house and progressive house music.

• Group Therapy Radio: Above & Beyond host a weekly radio show called Group%20Therapy%20Radio (formerly Trance Around the World), which is broadcast on radio stations and online. It is highly popular among trance fans.

• Notable Albums: They have released several critically acclaimed studio albums, including "Tri-State" (2006), "Group Therapy" (2011), "We Are All We Need" (2015), and "Common Ground" (2018).

• Live Performances: Above & Beyond are known for their spectacular live performances, often incorporating visuals, interactive elements, and messages displayed on screens. Their live shows are a significant part of their appeal.

• "Push the Button": A characteristic and popular moment in their shows involves a volunteer from the audience being invited on stage to literally "push the button" to initiate a song.

• Acoustic Projects: They have also explored acoustic arrangements of their songs, releasing albums like "Acoustic" and performing acoustic shows. This demonstrates their versatility and musical talent beyond electronic music production.