Balmes

Ian Pooley

About Balmes

"Balmes (A Better Life)" is a house song by German DJ Ian Pooley. Although an instrumental version of the song was featured on his 2001 album, Since Then, the single version includes vocals from Canadian singer/songwriter Esthero. The single version was released in 2001, with an accompanying animated music video. Upon its release, the song was successful. It was a modest hit in the United Kingdom, where it became Pooley's second Top 75 hit and Esthero's first. The song became Pooley's second-highest peaking chart entry in the UK, and is today his third-highest peaking. The song was also successful on the US Dance Club Songs chart, on which it peaked at number 34 and gave Pooley his only American chart entry to date. It also became Esthero's highest-peaking single on the US dance chart until "O. G. Bitch," which topped the chart 3 years later. 


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I think I need a change of scenery, warm water
Sunshine on my foot, just like my daydream
And on the nightly, everything is hot and sticky
But it's ok, cause no one plans to sleep here anyway

Because we all want a better life, I think I found it in this place
Everthing is so sublime, you should come with me
We all want a better life, I think I found you just in time
And I'm feeling so divine, we all want a better life

And I'm not going home, I'm not ever going home

I think I need a change of scenery, yeah
I think I need you to be here with me

We all want a better life, I think I found it in this place
Everthing is so sublime, you should come with me
We all want a better life, I think I found you just in time
And I'm feeling so divine, we all want a better life

Come...oh...come...better life...

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Ian Pooley

Ian Pooley (born Ian Pinnekamp in 1973) is a German-born record producer and DJ. While incorporating samples of various musical genres, Pooley's creations are usually classified as house or tech house with Brazilian influence. more »

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Written by: Esthero, Ian Pooley

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Balmes" is a song by Ian Pooley and it is classified under the genre "House", specifically under the category "Tech House".
Origin
Ian Pooley, the artist behind "Balmes", is a well-respected figure in the German electronic music scene. His roots are in the cities of Mainz and Frankfurt, and his music is part of the European techno-house movement.
Date of Release
The song "Balmes" was released in the year 2000, becoming a hit in various music charts across the world.
Featuring Artist
"Balmes (A Better Life)" features vocals by Rosanna & Zélia, Brazilian artists who added a unique fusion of Bossa Nova and electronic elements to the track.
Album
The song is part of Ian Pooley's album "Since Then". The album also brought success to Pooley, with the song "Balmes" being one of the stand-out hits.
Chart Achievement
"Balmes (A Better Life)" managed to reach No. 37 in the UK Singles Chart in October 2000.
Music Video
The song's music video has a unique theme. It features Ian Pooley surfing on the beach and wandering around different landscapes, a nod to the song's summery, laid-back vibe.
Style
The song demonstrates Ian Pooley's eclectic style, combining classic house music with elements of Latin rhythms, reflecting his broad musical tastes.
Critical Reception
The song "Balmes" received positive reviews from music critics. They praise its fusion of tech-house and Latin rhythms, making it a unique piece in Ian Pooley's discography.
Legacy
Despite its age, "Balmes" remains a popular track and continues to get airplay on various electronic, house, and underground radio stations, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence.

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