To celebrate Tiesto’s 46 years on this planet, we decided to make a list of 46 biggest trance/house/progressive tracks he has ever played in his career as a dj. Place of the song has no meaning, if it is 1 it does not mean that it is the best. So, enjoy this musical journey with us and we hope that you will find something to add to your all times favourite list.
Kamaya Painters – Endless Wave
If you did not know Kamaya Painters was a trance project in 1998–2000 or you can call it collaboration between two dutch trance masters Tiësto and Benno De Goeij, best known for his participation in the Rank 1. Some trance fanatics call this track pure magic and what about you?
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Innercity Amsterdam RAI 20-02-1999
Genre: Trance
Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400 (DJ Gius Remix)
This is one of those tracks that no matter how many years have passed it‘s still a huge tune and everyone recognise the melody. Even if you‘re new to dance music, you should know this one.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Energy 31-12-1999
Genre: Techno
Cygnus X – Superstring (Rank 1 Deep Dub)
This track brings you back to those golden Trance days when biggest trance party Trance Energy was still here uniting people from all over the world at the Jaarbeurs convention centre in Utrecht, Netherlands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrKNrFstLf0
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Sensation 01-07-2000, Amsterdam Arena
Genre: Trance
Chicane – Saltwater
There are rumours that you can still hear this track in some dark and legendary underground clubs where everything started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNbULLx25EI
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Mysteryland 03-07-1999, Bussloo, Netherlands
Genre: Trance
Hooligan – Hear You Now
This is probably one of the most beautiful tracks in dance music history and there is nothing more to say. Perfect intro for any kind of set.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ BBC Radio 1 Essential mix, 09-09-2001
Genre: Progressive house
Yahel – Voyage
Voyage was the track which brought a lot of people into trance/dance music, let us know if it happened to you too.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Dutch Dimension, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31-03-2001
Genre: Trance
M.I.K.E. pres. Push – Strange World (2000 Remake)
Some comments about this tune: „If this doesn’t get you moving, you’re comatose.“ ; „A true classic. This defines the genre Trance.“
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Dutch Dimension, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31-03-2001
Genre: Trance
Rui Da Silva – Touch Me
This track was released 15 years ago! Can you imagine that? “The loft parties, the vibes, the intimacy of a small party like that where you knew everyone there but not too well..“ this tune is all about that. The soulful vocal, trance chords, and deep house Groove.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Dutch Dimension, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 31-03-2001
Genre: House
Tomcraft – Loneliness (Klub Mix)
Imagine this tune in a huge club like Privilege in Ibiza with great sound system, complete darkness and big amount of lasers.. yummy!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Avalon Club, Boston, 17-10-2002.
Genre: Progressive
Salt Tank – Eugina (Michael Woods Remix)
You have to be without soul if this amazingly beautiful track does not make you feel something.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Tiesto in Concert, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, 10-05-2003
Genre: Progressive trance
Ricky Fobis – No Regular
The big old BANG!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Tiesto in Concert, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, 10-05-2003
Genre: Trance
Saltwater – The Legacy (Alphazone Remix)
Track name says it all. The legacy of trance music.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Tiesto in Concert, Gelredome Arnhem, Netherlands, 10-05-2003
Genre: Trance/Hard Trance
Andain – Beautiful Things (Gabriel & Dresden Unplugged Mix)
Timeless. „This. This tune. Epic, then. Epic now. that is all.. carry on.“
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxumYwvk4CQ
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Venue, Athens, Greece, 15-8-2004.
Genre: Progressive house
Baker vs. Nyram – Confirmation
Close your eyes and let yourself go.. just forget everything and feel..
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @Tiesto in Concert 2, 30-10-2004.
Genre: Trance
Phynn – Lucid
Back in the days, for some of us this was the first trance track.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @Tiesto in Concert 2, 30-10-2004.
Genre: Trance
Marcel Woods – Advanced (Original Mix)
A lot of people are wondering why they can’t hear something like this on the radio instead of Taylor Swift.. Maybe radio just can’t handle such a massive tune.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ The Bridge, Rotterdam, Netherlands 01-04-2005
Genre: Hard Trance
Fonzerelli – Moonlight Party (Original Mix)
This track is pure happiness.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ The Bridge, Rotterdam, Netherlands 01-04-2005
Genre: House
Super8 + DJ Tab – Helsinki Scorchin’
„I know everyone loves the chopped vocal samples most in this one, but personaly my highlight of this song is The Bassline!“ Which part is your favorite?
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Museumplein Queensday, Amsterdam The Netherlands 29-04-2006
Genre: Trance
Supermode – Tell Me Why
’06 and ’07 were great years and this track proves it. Want a fact that will blow your mind? Supermode is Steve Angello and Axwell. Maybe this is where SHM star lighted up?
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Sensation White, 2006.
Genre: House
Red Carpet — Alright (Doman & Pettigrew Bootleg)
Everything about this track is perfect. Vocals are flawless and that drop is just heart breaking.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Club Life 001 (Club Neauvo), Radio 538, 06-04-2007
Genre: House
Deadmau5 – Not Exactly
Not everyone understands Deadmau5, but his music is from another world (a better one). So simple, but so powerful and catchy at the same time. Have a listen and dive into this magic.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Elements Of Life, Copenhagen, Denamrk, 10-11-2007.
Genre: Progressive house
Soliquid – Music Is For Rich People (Mat Zo Remix)
This is one deep and dark remix from Mat Zo which made us close our eyes and raise our hands to become rich in love and passion for music.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Elements Of Life, Copenhagen, Denamrk, 10-11-2007.
Genre: Trance
Simon Patterson – Bulldozer
Man who made 138bpm huge over past few years.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Elements Of Life, Copenhagen, Denamrk, 10-11-2007.
Genre: Trance
Guru Josh – Infinity (Klaas 2008 Remix)
Maybe it is a little bit cheese, but it was probably the biggest dance track in 2008-2009 played and listened by everyone all around the world.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Sunrise Festival, Kolobrzeg, Poland, 26-07-2008
Genre: Electro house
Rank 1 – L.E.D. There Be Light (Extended Mix)
This beauty was often used by Tiesto as intro in all his huge shows during 2009. Trust me, this track always made it extra special. Also it was Trance Energy anthem in 2009.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Museumplein Amsterdam, Queens Day, 30-04-2009.
Genre: Trance
Richard Durand – Into something
This song + late night drive. #WIN
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Museumplein Amsterdam, Queens Day, 30-04-2009.
Genre: Trance
Marcel Woods – Inside me
Another massive tune from Marcel Woods.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Museumplein Amsterdam, Queens Day, 30-04-2009.
Genre: Trance
Swedish House Mafia- One (Congorock Remix)
If you miss those 3 guys, this is for you my friend. We came, We raved, We loved.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Victoria Park, London, 30-07-2010.
Genre: House
Florence & The Machine — You’ve Got The Love (Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Yves V Remix)
Powerful voice of Florence made this song huge in pop music scene, but after a remix from these guys it smashed all the dancefloors. Sad thing that it wasn’t released after all.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Victoria Park, London, 30-07-2010.
Genre: House
Dash Berlin Feat. Emma Hewitt – Waiting (First State Remix)
Probably one of the most beautiful vocals in trance music history. Emma we love you!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam 19-06-2010.
Genre: Trance
Kid Cudi vs MGMT – The Pursuit Of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix)
You can’t go wrong at any festival with something like this. Everyone knows it, everyone likes it.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Queensday Museumplein ,2010.
Genre: Electro house
Deadmau5 – Arguru (Robbie Rivera Juicy Ibiza Mix)
It’s not the original, but it sounds damn good!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Wex, Marche-en-Famenne 24-09-2010.
Genre: Progressive house
Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso – Calling
No one knows how they do it, but these two makes all crowds go completely mad during their sets, doesn’t matter if it’s intimate party or festival with 20k crazy ravers.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Home Depot Center 08.10.2011.
Genre: Progressive house
Deniz Koyu-Tung!
I don’t know about you, but I have seen people moving like weirdos to this tune.. Dance like nobody is watching. Right..?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LBX3h3uzbU
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Home Depot Center 08.10.2011.
Genre: Progressive house
Oasis vs. Eric Prydz – Wonderwall 2night (Ken Loi Bootup)
This one is like a big piece of chocolate cake. One of the best bands and super talented dj/producer in one track. Another #WIN
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Home Depot Center 08.10.2011.
Genre: Progressive house
Swedish House Mafia Feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
This was a „goodbye” track from SHM. It is both inspirational and sad at the same time. Inspirational because you can relate to it in a way and sad because you will never see these guys playing together like they did at Ultra, that was really something.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Stereosonic, Melbourne, Australia, 2012.
Genre: Progressive house
Sandro Silva & Quintino vs. MC Ambush – Epic (MAKJ Edit)
When this track came out it was so huge! We can probably say that it opened the way for all those EDM tracks which are so popular today. Big drop is all you need.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Stereosonic, Melbourne, Australia, 2012.
Genre: Big room house
Dirty South & Alesso Feat. Ruben Haze – City Of Dreams
Everything seems like a city of dreams,
I never know why,
But I still miss you…
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Stereosonic, Melbourne, Australia, 2012.
Genre: Progressive house
Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful (Cedric Gervais Remix)
Some people say that if you don’t like this track you can’t understand the beauty of progressive house music. The problem is – some of those people don’t even know what progressive house is. Just saying…
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Tomorrowland, 2013.
Genre: Progressive house
Noisecontrollers – Feel So Good
This one is definitely not for everyone. Even though hardstyle is „in fashion“ right now or at least some elements of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLszyMUwS6M
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Tomorrowland, 2013.
Genre: Hard dance
DVBBS & Borgeous – Tsunami
C’mon it’s Tsunami. Nothing else needs to be added.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Creamfields, 2013.
Genre: Big room house
Bastille – Pompeii (Audien Remix)
If you haven’t heard this track enough on the radio.. here it is once again! Enjoy!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Ultra Music Festival, Miami, Florida, 2014.
Genre: Alternative/House
Martin Garrix – Animals (Botnek Edit)
We will be telling stories to our grandchildren how we danced crazy like animals, when Martin Garrix dropped Animals.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Ultra Music Festival, Miami, Florida, 2014.
Genre: Big room house
MOTi – Lion (In My Head)
When you hear this track live there is something different and special about it.. Vocals are so beautiful and that drop is just worth jumping to.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Big City Beats, 17-10-2014.
Genre: Electro house
Ummet Ozcan – SMASH!
Little bit of hardstyle, little bit of electro, little bit of house and there you have it! Let’s get this party started!
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ Sun City Music Festival – El Paso, Texas, US 2014-08-30.
Genre: Electro house
Hardwell feat. Amba Shepherd – Apollo (Hardwell Club Life Edit)
We are the lucky ones because we had the chance to hear Amba‘s Shepherd amazing voice.
This track was taken from: DJ Tiesto @ EDC, Las Vegas, 2014.
Genre: Progressive house
If you made it to the end CONGRATS! This list represents not only how Tiesto’s style changed but how dance music evolved in general. We can feel that it was more flowy and groovy before ~ 10 years and now it is all about that bass.. wait what? no, drop. Good thing we didn’t dropped that Darude – Sandstorm joke, even though, it is a really good tune!
fucking shit list I must admit to be honest
yeah, right. Delerium – Silence (Tiësto’s in search of Sunrise remix) is one of the best tracks
I feel like Delerium – Silence (Tiësto’s in search of Sunrise remix) was forgotten.