Parade of the Athletes
Tiësto · 2004
72 min · 12 tracks · electronica · EDM · trance
An electrifying blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats designed to energize and uplift dance floors worldwide.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys uplifting and energizing vibes
- Context
- Released on September 7, 2004, 'Parade of the Athletes' was Tiësto's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough effort 'Just Be.' At this point in his career, Tiësto was solidifying his status as a leading figure in electronic dance music, especially after becoming the first DJ to perform live at the Olympics during the 2004 Athens Games.
- If you like
- electronica, EDM, trance
Parade of the Athletes is an album by Tiësto, released in 2004. An electrifying blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats designed to energize and uplift dance floors worldwide. 'Parade of the Athletes' is significant for its connection to the 2004 Summer Olympics, featuring tracks that were inspired by the spirit of the games. The album peaked at number one on the Dutch Albums Chart and received acclaim for its innovative sound, contributing to Tiësto's rise as a global ambassador for electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Parade of the Athletes sound like?
An electrifying blend of euphoric melodies and driving beats designed to energize and uplift dance floors worldwide. Rooted in electronica and EDM.
What makes Parade of the Athletes by Tiësto notable?
'Parade of the Athletes' is significant for its connection to the 2004 Summer Olympics, featuring tracks that were inspired by the spirit of the games. The album peaked at number one on the Dutch Albums Chart and received acclaim for its innovative sound, contributing to Tiësto's rise as a global ambassador for electronic music. Released on September 7, 2004, 'Parade of the Athletes' was Tiësto's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough effort 'Just Be.' At this point in his career, Tiësto was solidifying his status as a leading figure in electronic dance music, especially after becoming the first DJ to perform live at the Olympics during the 2004 Athens Games.
Who is Parade of the Athletes for?
Parade of the Athletes works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and uplifting and energizing vibes.
How many songs are on Parade of the Athletes?
Parade of the Athletes has 12 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heroes 8:36
- 2 Breda 8pm (DJ Montana edit) 6:43
- 3 Ancient History 6:06
- 4 Traffic Standout 4:10
- 5 Euphoria Standout 6:08
- 6 Athena 6:17
- 7 Olympic Flame 5:34
- 8 Lethal Industry 4:36
- 9 Coming Home 6:28
- 10 Adagio for Strings Standout 5:57
- 11 Victorious 4:38
- 12 Forever Today 7:05
Release Date
September 7, 2004
Artist Origin
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Runtime
72 min 23 sec
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