Released in October 1998 and hitting its peak in the summer of 1999, the track was a massive commercial success.
It became the first trance song to reach #1 on the UK Singles Chart , holding the spot for two weeks.
The riff was so iconic that ATB reworked a similar sound for his follow-up hit, "Don't Stop!". ATB - 9PM (Till I Come) - HQ
Caught up in the sound, he spent three hours refining the melody, nearly forgetting his date was still there. When they finally left for the cinema at 9:00 PM, he saved the file under that simple timestamp: . Completing the Sound
The song’s signature is its "singing" guitar riff. While showing his companion how his equipment worked, Tanneberger stumbled upon a "meowing guitar" preset on a synthesizer. He began manipulating the pitch wheel to create a sliding, vocal-like melody. Released in October 1998 and hitting its peak
It was the fifth best-selling single of 1999 in the UK and has sold nearly 900,000 copies there as of 2014.
ATB's '9PM (Till I Come)' is a timeless trance classic ❤️ | DJ Mag Caught up in the sound, he spent three
The finishing touch came from a vocal sample discovered on an a cappella record provided by his manager. The phrase "till I come," sung by Spanish model , was spliced into the track the following day, giving the song its full title and its sultry, late-night atmosphere. Key: A Minor Tempo: 130 BPM
