Adagio for Strings (Tiësto song)

2005 single by Tiësto From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Adagio for Strings" is a track by Dutch DJ Tiësto. It was first released in January 2005 as the fourth single from the album Just Be. A Trance remake of the classical music composition by Samuel Barber, the track takes the melody of the aforementioned piece (which is in 3
4 time) and adapts it into 4
4 time. In 2013, it was voted by Mixmag readers as the second greatest dance track of all time.[2]

Released31 January 2005
GenreUplifting trance
Length7:23[1]
Label
Quick facts Single by Tiësto, from the album Just Be ...
"Adagio for Strings"
US CD variant of standard artwork
Single by Tiësto
from the album Just Be
Released31 January 2005
GenreUplifting trance
Length7:23[1]
Label
SongwriterSamuel Barber
ProducerTiësto
Tiësto singles chronology
"Just Be"
(2004)		 "Adagio for Strings"
(2005)		 "UR" / "A Tear in the Open"
(2005)
Official video
"Adagio for Strings" by Tiësto on YouTube
Audio
"Adagio for Strings" (nine-minute version) by Tiësto on YouTube
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Background and composition

Tiësto began using Adagio for Strings as the opening piece for a filmed concert in the Netherlands. In an interview cited by Rolling Stone Australia, he explained that he chose the piece because he wanted “a grand opening with a track people already know,” presented in a different stylistic form.[3]

Critical reception

EDM House Network characterizes the work as an example of Tiësto's “genre-defying” approach to electronic music.[4] A review on DeBaser observes that the title Adagio for Strings commonly evokes its use in Oliver Stone's Platoon, which has become part of its broader public identity.[5]

Tiësto's version has been repeatedly described as one of the defining tracks of his career. We Rave You referred to it as his “most famous” release.[6]

Formats and track listings

CD, maxi-singles

Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, United States Maxi-single[7]

  1. "Adagio for Strings" (Radio Edit)–3:28
  2. "Adagio for Strings" (Original LP Version)–9:33
  3. "Adagio for Strings" (Danjo & Styles Remix) - 11:22
  4. "Adagio for Strings" (Fred Baker Remix) - 8:18
  5. "Adagio for Strings" (Phynn Remix) - 7:09

Germany, United Kingdom Maxi-single[8]

  1. "Adagio for Strings" (Radio Edit)–3:25
  2. "Adagio for Strings" (Original Mix)–9:35
  3. "Adagio for Strings" (Fred Baker Remix) - 7:11
  4. "Adagio for Strings" (Danjo & Styles Remix) - 11:31
  5. "Adagio for Strings" (Phynn Remix) - 8:26
  6. "Adagio for Strings" (video) - 3:31

12" vinyl

Independence Records, Universal Licensing Music (ULM) 12" Vinyl[9]

  1. "Adagio for Strings" (Original Album Version)–7:23
  2. "Adagio for Strings" (Radio Edit)–3:47

Nebula, Magik Muzik, Media Records 12" Vinyl[10]

  1. "Adagio for Strings" (Original LP Version)–9:33
  2. "Adagio for Strings" (Fred Baker Remix)–7:11

Nebula, Magik Muzik, Nettwerk America 12" Vinyl[11]

  1. "Adagio for Strings" (Danjo & Styles Remix)–11:24
  2. "Adagio for Strings" (Phynn Remix)–8:18

Charts

More information Chart (2005), Peak position ...
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Certifications

More information Region, Certification ...
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[25] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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Official versions

References

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