Ørjan Nilsen Explained
Ørjan Nilsen |
Birth Date: | 14 June 1982 |
Birth Place: | Kirkenes, Norway |
Origin: | Norway |
Instrument: | Cubase 8 |
Years Active: | 2004–present |
Label: | Armada Music, In My Opinion Records, Sony Music, ProLogic. |
Website: | http://www.orjannilsen.com/ |
Ørjan Nilsen (in Norwegian pronounced as /ˈø̀ːrjɑn ˈnɪ̀lsn̩/; born 14 June 1982) is a Norwegian record producer and DJ ranked inside the Top 250 DJs in his genre by the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll.[1] His debut studio album In My Opinion was released in 2011, followed by No Saint Out of Me in 2013 and Prism in 2018. His discography features collaborations with Armin van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, Fingerling among others.
Nilsix: Orjan Nilsen has produced and delivered a large number of singles together with Mark Sixma, who as a partner in their B2B performs as Nilsix before the public at different festivals.
Musical career
In 2012, Nilsen placed at Number 32 for the DJ Mag Top 100 and was nominated for Best Breakthrough DJ by IDMA.[2]
Forming a bond with Dutch label Armada Music early in his career, his first release on the imprint was "Red Woods", a track put out in 2006 under his DJ Governor alias. Over the years Ørjan found his track, and released singles such as "La Guitarra" (2008), "Lovers Lane" and "So Long Radio" (both 2010).
In 2016, his track "Los Capos" with Colombian producer KhoMha owned the charts for more than four months, preceding his second team-up with superstar Armin van Buuren on "Flashlight".
The following year saw the release of "Iconic", which was voted #25 in the 2017 A State of Trance Tune of The Year, followed by a series of single releases from aforementioned album Prism. Meanwhile his remix of Loud Luxury's "Body" hit the 5 million streams mark in just a few months.
Radio show / Podcast
Starting from 1'st of April 2020 Ørjan has his own radio show named "In My Opinion Radio".[3] The show is broadcast live bi-weekly on Ørjan's official Facebook page and YouTube channel at 9PM (CET) and is also available as Podcast.[4]
Awards and nominations
- 2012 – Classified No. 32 on DJ Mag Top 100
- 2012 – Nominated as Break-Through DJ by IDMA
- 2013 – Classified No. 49 on DJ Mag Top 100
- 2014 – Classified No. 129 on DJ Mag Top 100
- 2018 - Classified No. 247 on DJ Mag Top 100
Discography
Studio albums
- In My Opinion (2011)
- No Saint Out of Me (2013)
- Prism (2018)
- The Devil Is In The Detail (2019)
Singles
2006
- "Arctic Globe / Prison Break" (Intuition Recordings)
- "Red Woods" (as DJ Governor) (Captivating Sounds)
- "High Pressure" (as DJ SL) (Black Hole Recordings)
2007
- "Lost Once" (Ørjan vs. Octagen)
- "Orlando"
- "Beat Design / Rain" (Ørjan Nilsen pres. O&R)</small>
- "In Fusion / Spawns"
- "Gobstice / Adamantica" (Orion)
2008
- "Black Mamba / Down & Dirty"
- "Scrubs / La Guitarra"
2010
- "Sanctuary / The Odd Number"
- "Lovers Lane"
- "So Long Radio"
- "Shoutbox!"
2011
- "Shades of Grey / Pale Memories" (as DJ Governor)
- "Go Fast!"
- "Mjuzik"
- "Anywhere But Here" (featuring Neev Kennedy)
- "Between the Rays / The Mule"
- "The Music Makers" (with Arnej)
- "Viking / Atchoo!"
2012
- "Lucky Strike / Legions"
- "Amsterdam"
- "Belter" (with Armin van Buuren)
- "Endymion"
- "Burana / Filthy Fandango"
- "PhireWorX"
- "Copperfield"
2013
- "No Saint Out of Me"
- "Violetta"
- "Crispy Duck" (with John O'Callaghan)
- "Drink to Forget (Chill Out Mix)"
- "Xiing"
- "Hands" (with Senadee)
- "In the Air" (with Adam Young)
- "Fable" (with Fingerling)
- "Mafioso"
2014
- "The Late Anthem" (Way Too Late Mix)
- "Fair Game" (with Cosmic Gate)
- "Hurricane" (feat. Christina Novelli)
- "Apart" (with Jonathan Mendelsohn)
- "W.D.I.A." (with Fingerling)
- "Carioca"
- Dirty Philty Beautiful
- "Shenanigans"
2015
- "The Edge"
- "Amis Ama"
- "Now We Are talking"
- "Don"
- "Too Early Anthem"
- "What It's All About" (featuring Mike James)
2016
- "Iconic"
- "Los Capos" (vs. KhoMha)
- "Flashlight" (with Armin van Buuren)
- "Kilowatts"
2017
- "Renegades" (with Jochen Miller)
- "Tradekraft"
- "Crowd Control"
- "Booya" (with Ruben de Ronde and Rodg)
- "The Hardest Part" (with Rykka)
- "Swoosh"
- "Drowning" (with IDA)
- "Hi There Radio"
- "Acid Reflux"
- "Without Kontakt"
2018
- "Million Miles Away"
- "Navigator"
- "In A Thousand Ways" (featuring Rykka)
- "That One Night"
- "What a Rush"[5]
- "Savour This Moment"[6]
- "Love Rush In"[7]
2019
2020
- "U Gotta" (with Fingerling)[20]
- "Re-Election" (as DJ Governor)[21]
- "Instinct"[22]
- "Fearless" (with Bobby Rock featuring Anvy)[23]
- "Sankthansaften"[24]
2021
2022
- "Thousand Drums" (with Ang)[29]
- "Jeger"[30]
Remixes
2006
- Menno de Jong & Leon Bolier pres. Solar Express – "Magma" (Ørjan & R-Lend's Sequential Mix)[31]
- Galen Behr vs. Hydroid – "Carabella" (Galen Behr vs. Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[32]
- O'Callaghan & Kearney – "Exactly" (DJ Governor Remix)[33]
2007
- Temple One – "Forever Searching" (Ørjan Nilsen's Synthetic Mix)[34]
- Manual Addicts – "Siberian Dawn" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[35]
- Conrad S. – "Apologies" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[36]
- B.E.N. vs. Digital Nature – "Save Me God" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[37]
2008
- Ørjan Nilsen – "La Guitarra" (Balearic Mix)[38]
- Marcus Schössow – "The Last Pluck" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[39]
- Ilya Soloviev & Paul Miller – "Lover Summer" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[40]
- Mike Koglin feat. Tania Laila – "Find Me" (Ørjan Nilsen Vocal Mix)[41]
- Rapid Eye – "Circa Forever" (Galen Behr vs. Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[42]
2009
- 4 Strings feat. LeeMac – "Let Me Take Your Breath Away" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix / Dub)[43]
- Will Holland feat. Yana Kay – "Tears In The Rain" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[44]
- Three Drives – "Automatic City" (Ørjan Nilsen Re-Wiz)[45]
- Van Dresen – "Back To Start" (Ørjan Nilsen ReChunk Mix)[46]
2010
- Simmons & Blanc – "Whatever It Takes" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[47]
- Strobe – "Liebe" (Ørjan Nilsen Mix)[48]
- Jonas Steur feat. Julie Thompson – "Side By Side" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[49]
- Gaia – "Aisha" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[50]
- Adiva – "Desired" (Ørjan Nilsen vs. Mr. Pit Repimp)[51]
2011
2012
2013
2014
- Audien feat. Michael S. – "Leaving You" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[69]
2015
- Andrew Rayel feat. Cindy Alma – "Hold One To Your Love" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[70]
2016
2018
2019
- Orjan Nilsen x Dennis Sheperd x Nifra x Estiva – "Cabin Fever" (Ørjan Nilsen Club Mix)[75]
2020
- BLR feat. NBLM – "Take Me Higher" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[76]
- Tyron Dixon feat. Kris Kiss – "Destination" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[77]
- Morgan Page & Mark Sixma – "Our Song" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)[78]
2021
- Orjan Nilsen – "Between The Rays" (Ørjan Nilsen presents DJ Governor Remix)[79]
- Jarod Glawe – "Falling (feat. Natalie Major)" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix) [80]
Notes and References
- Web site: Archived copy . 2018-12-07 . 2020-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200410235817/https://djmag.com/topic-tags/200-250 . dead .
- Web site: Top 100 DJs 2016 . djmag.com. 2016-11-04.
- Web site: Orjan Nilsen - In My Opinion Radio / Podcast . podcast.orjannilsen.com. 2020-04-01.
- Web site: Orjan Nilsen - In My Opinion Radio / Podcast . podcast.orjannilsen.com. 2020-04-01.
- Web site: What a Rush - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . . 28 September 2018 . 2018-09-30.
- Web site: Savour This Moment - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . . 2 November 2018 . 2018-11-03.
- Web site: Love Rush In - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . . 14 December 2018 . 2018-12-20.
- Web site: Wait 4 It - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 8 March 2019 . 2019-03-10.
- Web site: Reminiscence by Orjan Nilsen on Spotify . . 2019-05-10.
- Web site: Shriek - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-07-10.
- Web site: Fomo - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-07-10.
- Web site: Badoo - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-08-22.
- Web site: The Chosen One - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-08-22.
- Web site: Once There Were Raves - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-09-07.
- Web site: [Premiere] Orjan Nilsen unveils 'Don't Need to Know Your Name' ]. Bonavoglia . Brian . 2019-09-06 . DJ Times . https://web.archive.org/web/20190907083312/https://www.djtimes.com/premiere-orjan-nilsen-unveils-dont-need-to-know-your-name/ . 2019-09-07 . 2019-09-07.
- Web site: Kiara - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-10-03.
- Web site: 1 Like You - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-10-11.
- Web site: Samhain - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-12-13.
- Web site: Up & Up - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2019-12-17.
- Web site: U Gotta - Single by Ørjan Nilsen & Fingerling on Apple Music . iTunes Store . 2020-02-08.
- Web site: Chang . Davina . 2020-05-16 . Orjan Nilsen resurrects DJ Governor moniker with latest single 'Re-Election' . https://web.archive.org/web/20200604160059/https://www.edmtunes.com/2020/05/orjan-nilsen-resurrects-dj-governor-moniker-with-latest-single-re-election/ . 2020-06-04 . 2020-06-05 . EDM Tunes.
- Web site: Instinct - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2020-07-06.
- Web site: Fearless (feat. ANVY) - Single by Ørjan Nilsen & Bobby Rock on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2020-09-01.
- Web site: Gomez . Nancy . 2020-10-03 . Orjan Nilsen pays tribute to his home country with 'Sankthansaften' . https://web.archive.org/web/20201021155841/https://www.edmtunes.com/2020/10/orjan-nilsen-sankthansaften/ . 2020-10-21 . 2020-10-21 . EDM Tunes.
- Web site: Volt - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2021-05-16.
- Web site: Gomez . Nancy . 2021-06-18 . Orjan Nilsen Presents Dj Governor- 'Memoirs' . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803183149/https://www.edmtunes.com/2021/06/orjan-nilsen-presents-dj-governor-memoirs/ . 2021-08-03 . 2022-02-15 . EDM Tunes.
- Web site: Pantheon - Single by Ørjan Nilsen & Mark Sixma on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2022-02-15.
- Web site: Poetry - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2022-02-15.
- Web site: Thousand Drums - Single by Orjan Nilsen & Ang on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2022-02-23.
- Web site: Jeger - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music . Apple Music . 2022-03-30.
- Web site: ASOT Episode 251. 2021-05-26. www.astateoftrance.com.
- Web site: Carabella (Galen Behr vs. Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Hydroid, Galen Behr on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Exactly (feat. Bryan Kearney) by John O'Callaghan, Bryan Kearney on Beatport. 2021-04-24. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Forever Searching (Orjan Nilsen's Synthetic Mix) by Temple One on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Siberian Dawn (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Manual Addicts on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Apologies (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Conrad S. on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Save Me God (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Digital Nature, B.E.N. on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: La Guitarra (Balearic Mix) by Orjan Nilsen on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: The Last Pluck (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Marcus Schossow on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Lover Summer (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Paul Miller, Ilya Soloviev on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Find Me feat. Tania Laila (Orjan Vocal Remix) by Mike Koglin on Beatport. 2021-04-21. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Circa Forever (Galen Behr vs. Orjan Nilsen Rework) by Rapid Eye on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Let Me Take Your Breath Away by 4 Strings, Orjan Nilsen on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Tears In The Rain feat. Yana Kay (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Will Holland on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Automatic City (Orjan Nilsen Re-Wiz) by Three Drives on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Back To Start (Orjan Nilsen ReChunk Mix) by Van Dresen on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Whatever It Takes (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Simmons & Blanc on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Liebe (Orjan Nilsen Mix) by Strobe on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Side By Side feat. Julie Thompson (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Jonas Steur, Julie Thompson on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Aisha (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Gaia on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Desired Love (Orjan Nilsen vs Mr. Pit Repimp) by Adiva on Beatport. 2021-04-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Someday feat. Amy Cooper (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Whiteroom, Amy Cooper on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Talk To Me (Orjan Nilsen Trance Mix) by John O'Callaghan, Timmy & Tommy on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Minack (Orjan Nilsen SuperChunk Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Keep Waiting feat. Lyck (Orjan Nilsen Midsummernite Remix) by Tiddey, Lyck on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: La Bella (Orjan Nilsen Midsummernite Mix) by Fingerling on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Need You Now (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Mia Dahli on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Be Your Sound (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Cosmic Gate, Emma Hewitt on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Back In Time (Orjan Nilsen Refix) by M.I.K.E. on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Silent Tears (feat. Sharone) (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Mark Sherry, Sharone on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Blue Fear (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Armin van Buuren on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Run To You feat. Hadley (Orjan Nilsen Trance Mix) by Richard Durand, Hadley on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Force of Gravity (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by BT on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: As We Collide (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Paul Oakenfold, Christian Burns, JES on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Dead Can Dance – The Host Of Seraphim (Orjan Nilsen's ASOT 500 Intro Bootleg). 2021-05-26. www.discogs.com.
- Web site: The Expedition (A State Of Trance 600 Anthem) (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Markus Schulz, Armin van Buuren on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Universal Nation (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Push on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Alone feat. Lauren Evans (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Lauren Evans on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Leaving You feat. Michael S. (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Michael S., Audien on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Hold One To Your Love (Orjan Nilsen Radio Edit) by Andrew Rayel, Cindy Alma on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Strong Ones feat. Cimo Frankel (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Cimo Frankel on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Till The Sun Comes Up (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Firebeatz, Vertel on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Body feat. Brando (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Brando, Loud Luxury on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Like I Love You (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Lost Frequencies, The NGHBRS on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Cabin Fever (Orjan Nilsen Extended Club Mix) by Estiva, Orjan Nilsen, Dennis Sheperd, Nifra on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Take Me Higher (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by BLR, NBLM on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Destination feat. Kris Kiss (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Tyron Dixon, Kris Kiss on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Our Song (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Morgan Page, Mark Sixma on Beatport. 2020-09-19. www.beatport.com.
- Web site: Between The Rays (Orjan Nilsen presents DJ Governor Remix). 2021-10-05. soundcloud.com.
- Web site: Falling feat. Natalie Major (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Natalie Major, Jarod Glawe on Beatport. 2021-12-10. www.beatport.com.