The best Tiesto songs is a topic of conversation that most dance music fans have found themselves in at some point in their lives. Every has a deep opinion on the matter. Tiesto has a storied career, that spans not just years but decades. He has produced many different styles ranging from trance to big room. This has made for much disagreement over what the best Tiesto songs are. Some only love his old style, while many prefer his more pop oriented productions. Still we decided to give it a shot and rank the 10 best Tiesto songs. For this list we left out songs where Tiesto worked with another producer as a collaborator. So while ‘We Own The Night' is incredible, it does not qualify for this list.
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Honorable Mentions – Flight 643, Escape Me, and Ten Seconds Before Sunrise
Before we dive into our actual list we want to mention the tracks that barely missed the cut. Of course Tiesto's breakout hit ‘Flight 643' which was created on board of a transatlantic flight needs to be mentioned. ‘Escape Me' barely got inched out by ‘Feel It In My Bones' as it is another gorgeous lyrical driven track off of ‘Kaleidoscope‘. Finally we want to give regard to ‘Ten Seconds Before Sunrise' a powerful and introspective instrumental off of ‘Elements Of Life'.
Best Tiesto Songs – 10. Feel It In My Bones
The first from the list is the infectious collaboration with Tegan & Sara. ‘Feel It In My Bones' is a powerful lyrically driven track. It was without a doubt a stand out from Tiesto's album, ‘Kaleidoscope'. The song is catchy, complex and perfectly assembled. It almost feels wrong putting it this low on a list of the best Tiesto songs, but it just gives more credence to the excellence that will follow.
Best Tiesto Songs- 9. I Am Strong
‘I Am Strong' is one of the most beautiful tracks on the list of the best Tiesto songs. Also coming from the smash hit, ‘Kaleidoscope' album, ‘I Am Strong' is a light and airy cut filled to the brim with emotion. ‘I Am Strong' was often overlooked initially due to the album containing some really impressive tracks in terms of energy. ‘I Am Strong' is like a dream, giving a melodic break on an album full of powerful productions.
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Best Tiesto Songs – 8. In The Dark (2010 Remix)
‘In The Dark' was one of Tiesto's most popular tracks when it was released a decade ago. The track was given an upgrade for the release of the greatest hits compilation, ‘Magikal Journey' in 2010. This is where the tune really shines. The star of the production are Christian Burns' powerful vocals. The 2010 remix saw a ramp up in the energy category with a hard synth riff that helped land it the number 8 spot in our list of the best Tiesto songs.
Best Tiesto Songs – 7. Just Be
‘Just Be' was released on the album of the same name 13 years ago. The album featured some of the best tracks dance music had ever heard and would go down in history as a cornerstone release of the trance genre. ‘Just Be' itself is a vocally driven track which provides for moments of pure bliss and introspection for the listener. An anthem preaching self love and self acceptance all intertwined with a high energy trance beat makes for the number 7 entry on our list of the best Tiesto songs.
Best Tiesto Songs – 6. Kaleidoscope
‘Kaleidoscope', like ‘Just Be' was the lead track of an album of the same name. ‘Kaleidoscope' turns 10 years old in a few months and many remember it specifically for the song of the same name. ‘Kaleidoscope' is on the same level as many other masterpieces of the dance music world. It is more of a marathon than a sprint in terms of emotional impact, but if the listener can stayed focused for the seven and a half minute song, they are rewarded with goose bumps and a rush of emotion.
Best Tiesto Songs – 5. Elements Of Life
‘Elements Of Life' is another track released off an album of the same name. Landing in between the releases of ‘Just Be' and ‘Kaleidoscope', ‘Elements Of Life' marks a fascinating time in the life of Tiesto. It is truly one of the most outstanding trance efforts known to the world of dance music. A powerful build and euphoric release are absolutely sublime. The track is best known for the video that can be seen below where Tiesto played the song at his legendary performance in Copenhagen, Denmark. In terms of the best Tiesto songs, ‘Elements Of Life' is a true stand out.
Best Tiesto Songs – 4. Lethal Industry
‘Lethal Industry' is one of the most celebrated trance songs of all time. The track has been remixed by dozens over the years but still, the original shines through as the most impressive. The track is decisive, complex and hypnotizing in it's fantastic style. ‘Lethal Industry' is still a mainstay in sets today. It is not surprising to hear this classic being played out at main stages all around the world time and time again. It is truly a timeless classic and perfectly characterizes Tiesto's signature style.
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Best Tiesto Songs – 3. Traffic
We are getting into the best of the best right now folks. ‘Traffic' is a masterpiece. It is an archetype of a trance track. The way tension builds throughout the build up and the chaos that ensues is downright tantalizing. The emotional release from the drop in ‘Traffic' is beyond intense. Rarely does a track match it's name so perfectly. As you listen to ‘Traffic' you can envision yourself serving in and out of lanes during rush hour.
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Best Tiesto Songs – 2. Always Near (Extended Mix)
This one might actually get some jeers. The extended mix of ‘Always Near' is a song that many are not even familiar with when Tiesto's discography is discussed. This is because the original was barely over a minute long when it was released on ‘Kaleidoscope' in 2009. When the extended cuts of the album dropped though no song was as different as ‘Always Near'. It is a gorgeous, instrumental, emotional powerhouse of a song that rivals even Deadmau5's ‘Strobe‘. ‘Always Near' is near perfection when it comes to dance music.
Best Tiesto Songs – 1. Adagio For Strings
Here you have it folks/ The number one entry in our list of the best Tiesto songs. ‘Adagio For Strings' is one of the best dance music tracks of all time. Sampling the classical work by Samuel Barber, the track demonstrates the similarities between classic and dance genres. Both work on mounting tension and euphoric releases. Tiesto's masterpiece will always live on as one of the best songs ever made, and without a doubt is the number one pick on our list of the best Tiesto songs.
