"Sanctuary" is a song by trance producer Gareth Emery featuring vocals by Lucy Saunders. It was released on 8 August 2010 by Emery's own record label Garuda.[1][2] It was voted the 2nd biggest track of 2010 by listeners of Armin van Buuren's A State Of Trance radio show and became the most played record of 2011 on US Sirius XM Radio dance station BPM.[3][4] Later in 2021, "Sanctuary" was ranked #47 in A State of Trance's Top 1000.[5]
| "Sanctuary" | ||||
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| Single by Gareth Emery featuring Lucy Saunders | ||||
| from the album Northern Lights | ||||
| Released | 8 August 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–10 | |||
| Genre | Progressive house, vocal trance | |||
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| Label | Garuda | |||
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| Producer(s) | Gareth Emery | |||
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Sanctuary (The Remixes) edit
On 19 September 2011, a remix extended play of Sanctuary was released, featuring 4 remixes from various artists, including remixes from electronic producers Ben Gold, Paul Thomas & Myke Smith, Miss Nine and Ephixa.[6][7] Senthil Chidambaram of Dancing Astronaut generally liked the Paul Thomas & Myke Smith Remix, stating "The progressive melody meshed with Lucy Saunders voice creates a spiritual calming feel throughout the entirety of the track".[7] DJMag.com gave the remix EP a 7.5/10, stating:
Sanctuary seemed to be all about its super-contagious chorus. Ben Gold's remix challenges that by strongly emphasising and amping up its angular lead-line. Ephixa goes for a twitchy, spasmodic bit of dubstep-ery, which is ok, of the type. Miss Nine's charts some straight-up fluffy trance waters with hers, while Paul Thomas & Myke Smith opt for a darker, cooler locale.[6]
Track listing edit
Sanctuary – EP edit
All tracks are written by Gareth Emery, Mark Frisch and Anthony John Galatis
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sanctuary" (Radio Edit) | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Sanctuary" (Sean Tyas Radio Edit) | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Sanctuary" (Club Mix) | 7:49 |
| 4. | "Sanctuary" (Sean Tyas Remix) | 8:14 |
| Total length: | 23:13 | |
Sanctuary (The Remixes) edit
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 8 August 2010 | Digital download | Sanctuary – EP | Garuda | [2] |
| 19 September 2011 | Sanctuary (The Remixes) | [6] |
References edit
- ^ "Gareth Emery Brings 100 Reasons to Live Tour to Royale Boston on Fri. Sept. 30 | The Nocturnal Times". www.thenocturnaltimes.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ a b Dancefoundation.com. "Gareth Emery - Sanctuary feat. Lucy Saunders - Sanctuary". Gareth Emery. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "A State of Trance Top 20 of 2010". Armin Van Buuren.
- ^ "The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 2". Beatroom. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
- ^ "Armin van Buuren's All-Time A State Of Trance Top 1000 List!". A State of Trance. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Sanctuary (The Remixes)". DJMag.com. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Gareth Emery ft. Lucy Saunders - Sanctuary (Paul Thomas & Myke Smith Remix) - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ Sanctuary (feat. Lucy Saunders) - EP by Gareth Emery, retrieved 5 March 2019
- ^ Sanctuary (The Remixes) [feat. Lucy Saunders] - EP by Gareth Emery, retrieved 5 March 2019