Sanctuary (Gareth Emery song)

"Sanctuary" is a song by trance producer Gareth Emery featuring vocals by Lucy Saunders. It was released on 8 August 2010 by Emery's own record label Garuda.[1][2] 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.[3][4] Later in 2021, "Sanctuary" was ranked #47 in A State of Trance's Top 1000.[5]

"Sanctuary"
Sanctuary
Single by Gareth Emery featuring Lucy Saunders
from the album Northern Lights
Released8 August 2010 (2010-08-08)
Recorded2009–10
GenreProgressive house, vocal trance
Length
  • 3:45 (radio edit)
  • 7:27 (original mix)
  • 7:49 (club mix)
LabelGaruda
Songwriter(s)
  • Gareth Emery
  • Mark Frisch
  • Anthony John Galatis
Producer(s)Gareth Emery
Gareth Emery singles chronology
"I Will Be the Same"
(2010)
"Sanctuary"
(2010)
"Citadel"
(2010)

Sanctuary (The Remixes)

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On 19 September 2011, a remix extended play of Sanctuary was released, featuring 4 remixes from various artists, including remixes from electronic producers Ben Gold, Paul Thomas & Myke Smith, Miss Nine and Ephixa.[6][7] Senthil Chidambaram of Dancing Astronaut generally liked the Paul Thomas & Myke Smith Remix, stating "The progressive melody meshed with Lucy Saunders voice creates a spiritual calming feel throughout the entirety of the track".[7] DJMag.com gave the remix EP a 7.5/10, stating:

Sanctuary seemed to be all about its super-contagious chorus. Ben Gold's remix challenges that by strongly emphasising and amping up its angular lead-line. Ephixa goes for a twitchy, spasmodic bit of dubstep-ery, which is ok, of the type. Miss Nine's charts some straight-up fluffy trance waters with hers, while Paul Thomas & Myke Smith opt for a darker, cooler locale.[6]

Track listing

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Sanctuary – EP

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All tracks are written by Gareth Emery, Mark Frisch and Anthony John Galatis

Digital download – EP[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Sanctuary" (Radio Edit)3:45
2."Sanctuary" (Sean Tyas Radio Edit)3:25
3."Sanctuary" (Club Mix)7:49
4."Sanctuary" (Sean Tyas Remix)8:14
Total length:23:13

Sanctuary (The Remixes)

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Digital download – EP[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Sanctuary" (Ben Gold Remix)6:48
2."Sanctuary" (Paul Thomas & Myke Smith Remix)7:06
3."Sanctuary" (Miss Nine Remix)7:59
4."Sanctuary" (Ephixa Remix)4:49
Total length:26:40

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Worldwide 8 August 2010 Digital download Sanctuary – EP Garuda [2]
19 September 2011 Sanctuary (The Remixes) [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Gareth Emery Brings 100 Reasons to Live Tour to Royale Boston on Fri. Sept. 30 | The Nocturnal Times". www.thenocturnaltimes.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. ^ a b Dancefoundation.com. "Gareth Emery - Sanctuary feat. Lucy Saunders - Sanctuary". Gareth Emery. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ "A State of Trance Top 20 of 2010". Armin Van Buuren.
  4. ^ "The Sound of Garuda: Chapter 2". Beatroom. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
  5. ^ "Armin van Buuren's All-Time A State Of Trance Top 1000 List!". A State of Trance. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Sanctuary (The Remixes)". DJMag.com. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Gareth Emery ft. Lucy Saunders - Sanctuary (Paul Thomas & Myke Smith Remix) - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  8. ^ Sanctuary (feat. Lucy Saunders) - EP by Gareth Emery, retrieved 5 March 2019
  9. ^ Sanctuary (The Remixes) [feat. Lucy Saunders] - EP by Gareth Emery, retrieved 5 March 2019