Magik Three: Far from Earth
Tiësto · 1998
73 min · 16 tracks · electronica
A sonic journey through ethereal melodies and pulsating beats, embodying the spirit of late 90s trance culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Theme From Norefjell (Magical remake) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Gouryella (Magik version) — This track showcases a haunting melody paired with driving rhythms, encapsulating the euphoric essence of early trance that became synonymous with Tiësto's style.
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Resurrection (original) — An iconic track within the trance community, it features uplifting chords and a memorable hook that exemplifies Tiësto's knack for creating anthemic dance floor moments.
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Invocation — With its atmospheric build-up and enchanting soundscapes, this track represents the spiritual side of trance music that was prevalent in Tiësto's work during this era.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong composition and craft, with cohesive flow and distinct trance elements.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks that often build gradually, layering melodies and beats over extended periods.
- Several tracks incorporate ethereal vocal samples, but they are used sparingly and do not dominate the instrumental landscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing for deep focus
- immersive journey through landscapes
- dynamic flow with varied intensity
- ideal for late-night exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, upbeat songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Tiësto's reputation in the trance genre.
- Themes
- late 90s trance culture· ethereal soundscapes
- Career context
- In 1998, Tiësto was establishing himself as a key figure in the trance scene with this release, his third installment in the Magik series. Coming off the success of 'Magik One' and 'Magik Two', this album further solidified his reputation as a pioneering DJ and producer in electronic dance music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Armin van Buuren
Tracklist
- 1 Theme From Norefjell (Magical remake) Start here 6:29
- 2 Invocation 3:14
- 3 La Paloma (Ocean remix) 2:26
- 4 Lost You Somewhere (Heliotropic mix) 5:06
- 5 Ice Rain (Solid Sleep's Cyber Rain mix) 5:31
- 6 Ayla (original DJ Taucher mix) 6:29
- 7 I Know 6:10
- 8 Sea 4:47
- 9 The Dubs: Lost Without You (Zanzibar's Main Room mix) 5:27
- 10 Cruising 3:26
- 11 Madagascar (Cygnus X remix) 4:12
- 12 Breathe in You (Tekara's M&M dub) 5:00
- 13 Resurrection (original) 3:30
- 14 Wings of Love (original club mix) 3:23
- 15 Gouryella (Magik version) 3:23
- 16 The Awakening (Quietman remix) 4:51
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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