Sanctuary

Lucy Saunders, Gareth Emery

About Sanctuary

"Sanctuary" is a song by trance producer Gareth Emery featuring vocals by Lucy Saunders. It was released on August 8, 2010, by Emery's own record label Garuda. It was voted the 2nd biggest track of 2010 by listeners of Armin van Buuren's A State Of Trance radio show and became the most played record of 2011 on US Sirius XM Radio dance station BPM.


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2010
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Between the spaces where we long to be
Beyond together and alone
And at the edge where you fade into me
We find the shelter we call home

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Gareth Emery

Gareth Emery (born 18 July 1980 in Southampton, England) is an English Electronic dance music producer and DJ. Since 2009, he has been the highest-ranked British DJ in DJ Magazine's annual Top 100 poll, peaking at #7 in 2010. more »

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Written by: GARETH EMERY, ANTHONY GALATIS, MARK FRISCH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Artist Profile
Gareth Emery is a British trance producer and DJ. Known for his distinct and recognizable style, Emery has been consistently ranked in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll.
Song Release
The song "Sanctuary" was released in 2010 as part of Emery's debut album "Northern Lights."
Vocals
The song features the vocals of Lucy Saunders, a UK-based singer and songwriter who has collaborated frequently with Emery, making their duo popular in the EDM scene.
Chart Success
"Sanctuary" was a significant success, peaking at number 1 on the United States Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart in 2011.
Awards
This song had won the 'Tune of the Year' on Armin van Buuren's popular radio show 'A State of Trance' in 2010.
Track Length
The original mix of "Sanctuary" is a bit on the lengthy side as it runs for over 7 minutes, a characteristic common in trance music.
Inspirational Sound
"Sanctuary" is known for its inspiringly uplifting sound, complete with emotive lyrics and the staple euphoria-inducing build-ups and breakdowns of trance music.
Music Video
The music video for "Sanctuary" has vibes of a romantic fantasy film and features Lucy Saunders as the protagonist, searching for her 'sanctuary', reaffirming the emotional appeal of the song.
Remixes
The song has been remixed by several artists from the trance community, including Sean Tyas and Paul Thomas & Myke Smith, thereby widening its reach and popularity.
Legacy
Despite being over a decade old, "Sanctuary" continues to be one of Gareth Emery's most beloved tracks and is a mainstay in his live performances.

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