Binary Finary are a British trance act, originally comprising Matt Laws, Ricky Grant and Stuart Matheson.[2] They are best known for the dance hit single "1998", especially for the Paul van Dyk and Gouryella remixes, which charted in many countries.[3] 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.[3] In the UK, "1998" reached a peak position of No. 24[4] on the UK Singles Chart whereas "1999" reached No. 11.[4][5]

Binary Finary
Background information
OriginPortsmouth, Hampshire, England[1]
GenresTrance
Years active1997–present
MembersMatt Laws
Stuart Matheson
Sasha Vatoff
Websitewww.binary-finary.com Edit this at Wikidata

On 1 May 2006, they released a collection of 16 tracks written over their eight-year sabbatical under the general title, The Lost Tracks.[6] 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.[7] In 2009 Australian DJ Sasha Vatoff joined the group to tour as DJ and co-produce on new material.[8] In 2018 Binary Finary released a 20th anniversary "modern update" of "1998", including remixes by Mark Sixma and Dosem.[9]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • 2006 – The Lost Tracks

Singles

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  • 1997 – "1998" / "Zapya"
  • 1998 – "1998" - UK #24[5]
  • 1998 – "Anthemic 1&2"
  • 1999 – "1999" - UK #11[5]
  • 2000 – "2000" - UK #84[5]
  • 2001 – "Niterider" - UK #80[5]
  • 2005 – "Difference" (with Jose Amnesia pres. Cloudbreak)
  • 2011 – "Isle of Lies" (with Daniel Wanrooy)
  • 2011 – "Replode" (with Matthew Nagle)
  • 2011 – "Freedom Seekers" (with Trent McDermott)
  • 2011 – "Carbon Fibre" (with Rodrigo Deem)
  • 2012 – "Smoking Gun" (with Genix)
  • 2012 – "High Stress" (with Pulse & Sphere)
  • 2012 – "Subliminal Delusions" (with Solange)
  • 2012 – "Flight of Life"
  • 2013 – "The Annex"
  • 2013 – "Deception"
  • 2013 – "Mainframe" (with Kris Maydak)
  • 2013 – "Waiting for the Sun" (with Lele Troniq feat. Christina Novelli)
  • 2013 – "Escherian" (with Alan Crown)
  • 2013 – "Folded & Molded" (with Vegas Baby!)
  • 2013 – "Tornado" (with Alpha Duo)
  • 2014 – "Dark Side" (vs. Iversoon & Alex Daf)
  • 2014 – "Symphony of Mystery" (feat. Chris Arnott)
  • 2014 – "Psychosis" (with Dreamy)
  • 2014 – "Forever Neon"
  • 2014 – "DeLorean" (with Mino Safy)
  • 2014 – "Trancelation" (with Frank Duffel)
  • 2015 – "Annihilation" (with Alpha Duo)
  • 2015 – "Rise" (with Harmonic Rush)
  • 2015 – "Now Is the Time" (with KINETICA)
  • 2015 – "One & Only" (vs. Allen & Envy feat. Radmila)
  • 2015 – "Apollo Rising" (with Nicholson)
  • 2015 – "Don't Hurt" (with Dreamy feat. Natalie Gioia)
  • 2016 – "Believe in Everything" (with Talla 2XLC feat. Sylvia Tosun)
  • 2016 – "The Vortex"
  • 2016 – "We Are in Control"
  • 2018 – "1998" (re-issue)
  • 2019 – "In Our Blood" (with KINETICA feat. Audrey Gallagher)[10]
  • 2019 – "Syntax"[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Binary Finary Official Facebook page". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on 22 November 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2019.[better source needed]
  2. ^ Binary Finary discography at Discogs  [better source needed]
  3. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 44/5. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  4. ^ a b Roberts, David (20 May 2005). Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums (18th ed.). Guinness World Records Limited. p. 63. ISBN 1-904994-00-8.
  5. ^ a b c d e "BINARY FINARY songs and albums - full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Binary Finary Recordings". binaryfinaryrecordings.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2008.
  7. ^ "Trance Classics feat. Binary Finary and Mike Push". Resident Advisor. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  8. ^ Nguyen, Lisa-sun (5 June 2017). "Featured Interview - Binary Finary". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  9. ^ Gilmore, Grant (21 December 2018). "Binary Finary Release "1998" 20th Anniversary Remixes". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  10. ^ "In Our Blood feat. Audrey Gallagher (Extended Mix)". Beatport Top Tracker. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Syntax (Extended Mix)". Beatport Top Tracker. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
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