Astroline
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Astroline was a Belgian Eurodance
project by DJ/producer Bart Smolders, Christophe Chantzis (Absolom, Ian Van Dahl) and Stefan Wuyts (DJ Jimmy Goldschmitz & Heliac), who were together from the mid 90's to the mid 2000's. They are best known for their hit single "Feel The Fire"
. Vocals were done by Kathleen Goossens. Other producers involved were Gert Corvers and Peter Luts
(Lasgo, Ian Van Dahl, Groove Watchers). On stage singer Kathleen Goossens was accompanied by Gert Covers on keyboard
and two dancers (An Hoube and Katarina Vincente).
and a minor radio hit (#46). Originally the track was released as "Astroline feat. DJ Bart" on 12 inch. For its cd-single release the name "Astroline" was adopted, transforming it from a studioproject to a dance group In the beginning of 1998 their second release "Feel The Fire"
topped the Belgian Ultratop Dance Chart in its first week. The single climbed to #9 and became their biggest hit single. Other releases were "Smiling Faces" (1998), "No Way Out" (1999), "Angels" (2000). Their last release was "Close My Eyes" in the summer of 2000. While this single didn’t do anything special in Belgium, they had a nice hit with it in Canada
in 2001. After Astroline separated, Kathleen Goossens became the singer of dance project Orion Too. Later on she changed her stage name to Caitlin. Peter Luts started his most successful project to date, Lasgo
. In 2001 Kathleen Goossens returned to the dance scene as Orion Too feat. Caitlin. She had two (inter)national hits with "You And Me" and "Hope And Wait". She also did vocals for studio project like Airwave and Third Bass.
Eurodance
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s or early 1990s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from House, Techno, Hi-NRG and especially Italo-Disco...
project by DJ/producer Bart Smolders, Christophe Chantzis (Absolom, Ian Van Dahl) and Stefan Wuyts (DJ Jimmy Goldschmitz & Heliac), who were together from the mid 90's to the mid 2000's. They are best known for their hit single "Feel The Fire"
Feel The Fire (Astroline)
"Feel The Fire" is a 1998 euro house single by Belgian project Astroline. The song was written and produced by Bart Smolders, Christophe Chantzis, David Vervoort and Peter Luts. Vocals were done by Kathleen Goossens...
. Vocals were done by Kathleen Goossens. Other producers involved were Gert Corvers and Peter Luts
Peter Luts
Peter Luts is a DJ/Remixer/Producer from Belgium. He is also better known to his fans as a member of the vocal trance act Lasgo and as the producer behind the group AnnaGrace ....
(Lasgo, Ian Van Dahl, Groove Watchers). On stage singer Kathleen Goossens was accompanied by Gert Covers on keyboard
Electronic keyboard
An electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:...
and two dancers (An Hoube and Katarina Vincente).
Biography
Their first release "Take Good Care (Of Me)" became a club hit in BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and a minor radio hit (#46). Originally the track was released as "Astroline feat. DJ Bart" on 12 inch. For its cd-single release the name "Astroline" was adopted, transforming it from a studioproject to a dance group In the beginning of 1998 their second release "Feel The Fire"
Feel The Fire (Astroline)
"Feel The Fire" is a 1998 euro house single by Belgian project Astroline. The song was written and produced by Bart Smolders, Christophe Chantzis, David Vervoort and Peter Luts. Vocals were done by Kathleen Goossens...
topped the Belgian Ultratop Dance Chart in its first week. The single climbed to #9 and became their biggest hit single. Other releases were "Smiling Faces" (1998), "No Way Out" (1999), "Angels" (2000). Their last release was "Close My Eyes" in the summer of 2000. While this single didn’t do anything special in Belgium, they had a nice hit with it in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 2001. After Astroline separated, Kathleen Goossens became the singer of dance project Orion Too. Later on she changed her stage name to Caitlin. Peter Luts started his most successful project to date, Lasgo
Lasgo
Lasgo is a Belgian trio of dance music musicians. The group formed in 2000 and is composed of Jelle Van Dael as the vocalist, and Peter Luts and Jeff Martens as record producers. Peter Luts confirmed in 2008 that Evi Goffin was not returning to the band, after choosing to become a full-time...
. In 2001 Kathleen Goossens returned to the dance scene as Orion Too feat. Caitlin. She had two (inter)national hits with "You And Me" and "Hope And Wait". She also did vocals for studio project like Airwave and Third Bass.
Singles
- 1997 "Take Good Care (Of Me)" - #46 Ultra Top Belgium
- 1998 ""Feel The Fire"Feel The Fire (Astroline)"Feel The Fire" is a 1998 euro house single by Belgian project Astroline. The song was written and produced by Bart Smolders, Christophe Chantzis, David Vervoort and Peter Luts. Vocals were done by Kathleen Goossens...
- #1 Ultra Dance Chart / #9 Ultra Top Belgium - 1998 "Smiling Faces" - #12 Ultra Top Belgium
- 1999 "No Way Out" - #36 Ultra Top Belgium
- 2000 "Angels" - #32 Ultra Top Belgium
- 2000 "Close My Eyes" - #42 Ultra Top Belgium
External links
- List of releases and remixes from the online music database Discogs
- Peter Luts Official Website
- Ian Van Dahl International Website
- Lasgo Official Website