Cosmic Gate – History

Cosmic Gate is a German trance music duo formed in 1999 by Claus Terhoeven (aka Nic Chagall) and Stefan Bossems (aka Bossi). Over the years, Cosmic Gate have become one of the most successful and influential trance acts in the world. Their career has taken them from the early days of trance music to the top of the international scene.

Career Highlights

Cosmic Gate’s first album ‘Sign Of The Times’ was released in 2001 and featured hits like ‘Fire Wire’ and ‘Exploration Of Space’. These two songs became anthems in the trance scene and were often played by DJs around the world. In 2003, they released their second album ‘No More Sleep’, which featured hits like ‘Raging’ and ‘The Drums’. The following year, they released their third album ‘Earth Mover’ featuring the hit single ‘Should Have Known’.

Collaborations

Cosmic Gate have collaborated with many other trance acts over the years, including JES, Arnej and Emma Hewitt. They have also remixed songs by artists such as Tiësto, Armin Van Buuren and Ferry Corsten. In addition to their own releases, Cosmic Gate have collaborated on several compilation albums, including the popular Anjunabeats series.

Recent Work

In the past few years, Cosmic Gate have continued to make music that pushes boundaries. Their most recent release, ‘Start To Feel’ included singles such as ‘Falling Back’ and ‘Yai’. They have also released several mix compilations as part of their ‘Materia’ series. As well as producing music, Cosmic Gate are still performing around the world at festivals and clubs.

Conclusion

Since forming in 1999, Cosmic Gate have become one of the most influential trance acts in the world. With their unique sound and collaborations with other artists, they continue to shape the sound of trance music today. If you’re a fan of trance music, then Cosmic Gate should definitely be on your radar.}