1998 (instrumental) explained

1998
Cover:BinaryFinaryNineteenNinetyEightCoverArt.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Binary Finary
Recorded:1997
Genre:Uplifting trance[1]
Length:8:01
Label:Positiva
Composer:Timothy Armstrong, Howard Kusten[2]

"1998" is an instrumental music track by British trance act Binary Finary, originally released in 1997 on the Aquarius label with "Zapya" as the B-side. When released the following year in 1998 on the Positiva label, the single peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] The track was subsequently remixed numerous times under the title of the year the remix was produced (i.e. "1999", "2000", etc.). "1999" peaked at No. 11 and "2000" reached No. 84 in the UK.

In 2010, Armada Music released 1998 (The 2010 Mixes), featuring remixes by Vegas Baby!, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Dabruck & Klein, TyDi & Dennis Sheperd, Vadim Soloviev, Kaimo K, and a 2010 mix.[4]

In 2012, the song was covered by Peace under the title "1998 (Delicious)" on their debut EP, EP Delicious. This version adds lyrics to the song.[5]

On 9 September 2013, a 15th anniversary package was released through Armada Music containing remixes by Jordan Suckley, Kissy Sell Out, Daniel Wanrooy, James Dymond, Tonny Nesse and an 'End of the World' rework.[6]

A 20th anniversary remix package (including Mark Sixma, Dosem and Binary Finary remixes) was released under Armada Music on 21 December 2018.[7]

A remix by Jose De Mara was released through Armind in 2021.[8]

Remixers

Other versions

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1998 by Binary Finary (Single, Uplifting Trance): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list . Rate Your Music . 10 June 2022.
  2. Web site: ASCAP Repertory entry for this song . ASCAP. 8 May 2021 .
  3. Book: Roberts, David. Guinness Book of British Hit Singles and Albums. Guinness World Records Limited. 20 May 2005. 18th. 63. 1-904994-00-8.
  4. Web site: 1998 (The 2010 Mixes) by Binary Finary. . 11 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Peace to release 'Delicious' EP in September. NME. 15 January 2013. 8 August 2012.
  6. Web site: 1998 (15th Anniversary Remixes) by Binary Finary. . 17 January 2020.
  7. Web site: Binary Finary – 1998 (20th Anniversary Remixes). . 13 February 2020.
  8. Web site: 1998 (JOSE DE MARA EXTENDED REMIX). Beatport . 16 March 2021.
  9. Web site: Francesco Diaz & Young Rebels – 1998. . 13 February 2020.
  10. Web site: Pacific Wave – 1998. . 13 February 2020.