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ATB helped carry trance from the European club circuit into the international pop landscape without abandoning melody, atmosphere or the emotional lift of a long-form dance record. André Tanneberger's catalogue is defined by that balance: instantly recognizable hooks on the surface, expansive electronic spaces underneath.
The melodic side of German trance
André Tanneberger's route from Sequential One to ATB turned a distinctly German club sound into a global melodic-dance identity.
André Tanneberger began making electronic music in the early 1990s and developed his first major project, Sequential One, before concentrating on the ATB name. His early work emerged from the German rave and techno environment, but the ATB project quickly developed a more melodic and atmospheric character.
The breakthrough came with “9 PM (Till I Come)”, first released as a single in 1998 and later included on the 1999 debut album Movin' Melodies. The track's combination of driving trance rhythm and its distinctive guitar-like lead became an international signature. Apple Music notes that “9PM”, “Don't Stop!” and “Killer” all reached the UK Top 5, with “9PM” reaching No. 1. citeturn0search3turn0search7
Two Worlds followed in 2000 and made the contrast between energetic movement and relaxed atmosphere part of the album's concept. The record included collaborations and songs such as “The Fields of Love”, “The Summer” and “Let U Go”, showing that Tanneberger could move between peak-time trance and more spacious electronic songwriting. citeturn1search5turn6search7
During the 2000s, ATB broadened the palette further. Dedicated, Addicted to Music and No Silence combined trance foundations with vocal songs and softer textures. “Let U Go”, “You're Not Alone”, “Ecstasy” and “Marrakech” became recurring reference points in the catalogue, while the annual touring and DJ work kept ATB connected to the club scene. citeturn0search2turn5search2turn6search12
The later albums Future Memories, Distant Earth, Contact and neXt continued that evolution rather than attempting to recreate the original 1990s formula. Distant Earth in particular paired Tanneberger's instrumental trance work with a wide range of vocal collaborators, while Contact presented an expansive two-disc set of vocal and instrumental material. citeturn0search2turn1search3turn5search1
In 2021, ATB revisited the original breakthrough through “Your Love (9PM)”, made with Topic and A7S. The new version brought the melody to a new generation and gave ATB his first UK Top 10 hit in two decades. The ATB catalogue remains active on streaming and in live performance, with current listings showing concerts continuing through 2026. citeturn0search3turn0search9
Key moments
A route from early German rave production to international trance recognition and a long-running album career.
Early electronic production
Tanneberger begins developing electronic music in Germany, laying the groundwork for the projects that follow.
Sequential One emerges
Tanneberger develops the Sequential One project and begins releasing music within the German techno and rave environment.
“9 PM (Till I Come)”
The ATB single is released and becomes the foundation of Tanneberger's international breakthrough.
Movin' Melodies
The debut ATB album establishes the project's signature melodic trance sound and includes “9 PM”, “Don't Stop” and “Killer”.
Two Worlds
The second album explores contrasting movement and relaxation moods and expands ATB's vocal and atmospheric palette.
Dedicated
The third studio album features “Let U Go”, “Hold You” and “You're Not Alone”, extending ATB's vocal-driven side.
No Silence
The album includes “Marrakech” and “Ecstasy” and pushes the project toward a richer blend of trance, dance and atmospheric electronics.
Distant Earth
The album presents an expansive collection of vocal and instrumental collaborations, including “Move On”, “Heartbeat” and “Apollo Road”.
Contact
A large two-disc studio project combines vocal songs with a substantial instrumental second half.
“Your Love (9PM)”
ATB, Topic and A7S reinterpret the classic melody, bringing the original hit back into the UK Top 10 after twenty years.
Essential releases
Four albums that make the evolution of ATB's melodic trance language easy to follow.
Essential tracks
Six recordings that move from the original trance breakthrough through ATB's vocal and melodic catalogue.
A melodic bridge between club and pop
ATB's most important contribution was making melodic trance feel accessible without stripping it of its electronic identity. The early records used the energy of club music, but the melodies were memorable enough to travel far beyond the dance floor.
The longevity of the catalogue comes from the same flexibility. Tanneberger could return to the recognizable ATB sound, build vocal collaborations, explore ambient and downtempo textures, or reinterpret an old melody for a new generation. That ability to evolve without abandoning melody is the central thread running through the project.
From 9PM to a long-form catalogue
The ATB story is larger than its defining 1990s single, with more than a decade of albums exploring different sides of electronic dance music.
Sequential One
Before ATB, Tanneberger was a key figure in Sequential One, the German techno project that provided an important foundation for his later solo career.
Two Worlds
The 2000 album deliberately separated high-energy movement from a more relaxed electronic mood, making contrast part of the project's identity.
Your Love (9PM)
The 2021 collaboration with Topic and A7S transformed the original “9PM” melody into a contemporary dance-pop track and returned ATB to the UK Top 10. citeturn0search3
Official destinations
Verified destinations for ATB's current music, catalogue and artist information.
Editorial profile prepared using ATB's official website, official Spotify and Apple Music artist pages, MusicBrainz release metadata and verified streaming recordings. citeturn0search2turn0search3turn0search4
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