Ørjan Nilsen

Ørjan Nilsen (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈø̀ːrjɑn ˈnɪ̀lsn̩]; born 14 June 1982) is a Norwegian record producer and DJ ranked inside the Top 250 DJs in his genre by the annual DJ Mag Top 100 poll.^[2] His debut studio album In My Opinion was released in 2011, followed by No Saint Out of Me in 2013 and Prism in 2018. His discography features collaborations with Armin van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, Fingerling among others.

Ørjan Nilsen
Nilsen performing at Beats for Love (2019)
Background information
Also known as	DJ Governor Orion
Born	(1982-06-14) 14 June 1982 (age 41) Kirkenes, Norway^[1]
Origin	Norway
Genres	Trance house
Occupation(s)	DJ producer remixer
Instrument(s)	Cubase 8
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Armada Music, In My Opinion Records, Sony Music, ProLogic.
Website	http://www.orjannilsen.com/

Musical career

 

Nilsen in 2019

In 2012, Nilsen placed at Number 32 for the DJ Mag Top 100 and was nominated for Best Breakthrough DJ by IDMA.^[3]

Forming a bond with Dutch label Armada Music early in his career, his first release on the imprint was "Red Woods", a track put out in 2006 under his DJ Governor alias. Over the years Ørjan found his track, and released singles such as "La Guitarra" (2008), "Lovers Lane" and "So Long Radio" (both 2010).

In 2016, his track "Los Capos" with Colombian producer KhoMha owned the charts for more than four months, preceding his second team-up with superstar Armin van Buuren on "Flashlight".

The following year saw the release of "Iconic", which was voted #25 in the 2017 A State of Trance Tune of The Year, followed by a series of single releases from aforementioned album Prism. Meanwhile his remix of Loud Luxury's "Body" hit the 5 million streams mark in just a few months.

Radio show / Podcast

Starting from 1'st of April 2020 Ørjan has his own radio show named "In My Opinion Radio".^[4] The show is broadcast live bi-weekly on Ørjan's official Facebook page and YouTube channel at 9PM (CET) and is also available as Podcast.^[5]

Awards and nominations

• 2012 – Classified No. 32 on DJ Mag Top 100
• 2012 – Nominated as Break-Through DJ by IDMA
• 2013 – Classified No. 49 on DJ Mag Top 100
• 2014 – Classified No. 129 on DJ Mag Top 100
• 2018 - Classified No. 247 on DJ Mag Top 100

Discography

Studio albums

• In My Opinion (2011)
• No Saint Out of Me (2013)
• Prism (2018)
• The Devil Is In The Detail (2019)

Singles

2006

• "Arctic Globe / Prison Break" (Intuition Recordings)
• "Red Woods" (as DJ Governor) (Captivating Sounds)
• "High Pressure" (as DJ SL) (Black Hole Recordings)

2007

• "Lost Once" (Ørjan vs. Octagen)
• "Orlando"
• "Beat Design / Rain" (Ørjan Nilsen pres. O&R)
• "In Fusion / Spawns"
• "Gobstice / Adamantica" (Orion)

2008

• "Black Mamba / Down & Dirty"
• "Scrubs / La Guitarra"

2010

• "Sanctuary / The Odd Number"
• "Lovers Lane"
• "So Long Radio"
• "Shoutbox!"

2011

• "Shades of Grey / Pale Memories" (as DJ Governor)
• "Go Fast!"
• "Mjuzik"
• "Anywhere But Here" (featuring Neev Kennedy)
• "Between the Rays / The Mule"
• "The Music Makers" (with Arnej)
• "Viking / Atchoo!"

2012

• "Lucky Strike / Legions"
• "Amsterdam"
• "Belter" (with Armin van Buuren)
• "Endymion"
• "Burana / Filthy Fandango"
• "PhireWorX"
• "Copperfield"

2013

• "No Saint Out of Me"
• "Violetta"
• "Crispy Duck" (with John O'Callaghan)
• "Drink to Forget (Chill Out Mix)"
• "Xiing"
• "Hands" (with Senadee)
• "In the Air" (with Adam Young)
• "Fable" (with Fingerling)
• "Mafioso"

2014

• "The Late Anthem" (Way Too Late Mix)
• "Fair Game" (with Cosmic Gate)
• "Hurricane" (feat. Christina Novelli)
• "Apart" (with Jonathan Mendelsohn)
• "W.D.I.A." (with Fingerling)
• "Carioca"
• "Shenanigans"

2015

• "The Edge"
• "Amis Ama"
• "Now We Are talking"
• "Don"
• "Too Early Anthem"
• "What It's All About" (featuring Mike James)

2016

• "Iconic"
• "Los Capos" (vs. KhoMha)
• "Flashlight" (with Armin van Buuren)
• "Kilowatts"

2017

• "Renegades" (with Jochen Miller)
• "Tradekraft"
• "Crowd Control"
• "Booya" (with Ruben de Ronde and Rodg)
• "The Hardest Part" (with Rykka)
• "Swoosh"
• "Drowning" (with IDA)
• "Hi There Radio"
• "Acid Reflux"
• "Without Kontakt"

2018

• "Million Miles Away"
• "Navigator"
• "In A Thousand Ways" (featuring Rykka)
• "That One Night"
• "What a Rush"^[6]
• "Savour This Moment"^[7]
• "Love Rush In"^[8]

2019

• "Wait 4 It"^[9]
• "Reminiscence"^[10]
• "Shriek"^[11]
• "Fomo"^[12]
• "Badoo"^[13]
• "The Chosen One"^[14]
• "Once There Were Raves"^[15]
• "Don't Need to Know Your Name"^[16]
• "Kiara"^[17]
• "1 Like You" (with Fingerling) ^[18]
• "Samhain"^[19]
• "Up & Up"^[20]

2020

• "U Gotta" (with Fingerling)^[21]
• "Re-Election" (as DJ Governor)^[22]
• "Instinct"^[23]
• "Fearless" (with Bobby Rock featuring Anvy)^[24]
• "Sankthansaften"^[25]

2021

• "Volt"^[26]
• "Memoirs" (as DJ Governor)^[27]
• "Pantheon" (with Mark Sixma)^[28]
• "Poetry"^[29]

2022

• "Thousand Drums" (with Ang)^[30]
• "Jeger"^[31]

Remixes

2006

• Menno de Jong & Leon Bolier pres. Solar Express – "Magma" (Ørjan & R-Lend's Sequential Mix)^[32]
• Galen Behr vs. Hydroid – "Carabella" (Galen Behr vs. Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[33]
• O'Callaghan & Kearney – "Exactly" (DJ Governor Remix)^[34]

2007

• Temple One – "Forever Searching" (Ørjan Nilsen's Synthetic Mix)^[35]
• Manual Addicts – "Siberian Dawn" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[36]
• Conrad S. – "Apologies" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[37]
• B.E.N. vs. Digital Nature – "Save Me God" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[38]

2008

• Ørjan Nilsen – "La Guitarra" (Balearic Mix)^[39]
• Marcus Schössow – "The Last Pluck" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[40]
• Ilya Soloviev & Paul Miller – "Lover Summer" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[41]
• Mike Koglin feat. Tania Laila – "Find Me" (Ørjan Nilsen Vocal Mix)^[42]
• Rapid Eye – "Circa Forever" (Galen Behr vs. Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[43]

2009

• 4 Strings feat. LeeMac – "Let Me Take Your Breath Away" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix / Dub)^[44]
• Will Holland feat. Yana Kay – "Tears In The Rain" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[45]
• Three Drives – "Automatic City" (Ørjan Nilsen Re-Wiz)^[46]
• Van Dresen – "Back To Start" (Ørjan Nilsen ReChunk Mix)^[47]

2010

• Simmons & Blanc – "Whatever It Takes" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[48]
• Strobe – "Liebe" (Ørjan Nilsen Mix)^[49]
• Jonas Steur feat. Julie Thompson – "Side By Side" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[50]
• Gaia – "Aisha" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[51]
• Adiva – "Desired" (Ørjan Nilsen vs. Mr. Pit Repimp)^[52]

2011

• Whiteroom feat. Amy Cooper – "Someday" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[53]
• John O'Callaghan & Timmy & Tommy – "Talk To Me" (Ørjan Nilsen Trance Mix)^[54]
• Armin van Buuren vs. Ferry Corsten – "Minack" (Ørjan Nilsen SuperChunk Remix)^[55]
• Tiddey feat. Lyck – "Keep Waiting" (Ørjan Nilsen Midsummernite Remix)^[56]
• Fingerling – "La Bella" (Ørjan Nilsen Midsummernite Mix)^[57]
• Mia Dahli – "Need You Now" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[58]
• Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt – "Be Your Sound" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[59]
• M.I.K.E. – "Back In Time" (Ørjan Nilsen Refix)^[60]
• Mark Sherry feat. Sharone – "Silent Tears" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[61]
• Armin van Buuren – "Blue Fear" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[62]
• Richard Durand feat. Hadley – "Run To You" (Ørjan Nilsen Trance Mix)^[63]

2012

• BT – "Force Of Gravity" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[64]
• Christian Burns, Paul Oakenfold & JES – "As We Collide" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[65]
• Dead Can Dance – "The Host Of Seraphim" (Ørjan Nilsen's ASOT 500 Intro Bootleg)^[66]

2013

• Armin van Buuren & Markus Schulz – "The Expedition (A State of Trance 600 Anthem)" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[67]
• Push – "Universal Nation" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[68]
• Armin van Buuren feat. Lauren Evans – "Alone" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[69]

2014

• Audien feat. Michael S. – "Leaving You" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[70]

2015

• Andrew Rayel feat. Cindy Alma – "Hold One To Your Love" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[71]

2016

• Armin van Buuren feat. Cimo Fränkel – "Strong Ones" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[72]

2018

• Firebeatz feat. Vertel – "Till The Sun Comes Up" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[73]
• Loud Luxury feat. Brando – "Body" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[74]
• Lost Frequencies feat. The NGHBRS – "Like I Love You" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[75]

2019

• Orjan Nilsen x Dennis Sheperd x Nifra x Estiva – "Cabin Fever" (Ørjan Nilsen Club Mix)^[76]

2020

• BLR feat. NBLM – "Take Me Higher" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[77]
• Tyron Dixon feat. Kris Kiss – "Destination" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[78]
• Morgan Page & Mark Sixma – "Our Song" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)^[79]

2021

• Orjan Nilsen – "Between The Rays" (Ørjan Nilsen presents DJ Governor Remix)^[80]
• Jarod Glawe – "Falling (feat. Natalie Major)" (Ørjan Nilsen Remix) ^[81]

References

1. Official website
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30. "Thousand Drums - Single by Orjan Nilsen & Ang on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
31. "Jeger - Single by Ørjan Nilsen on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
32. "ASOT Episode 251". www.astateoftrance.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
33. "Carabella (Galen Behr vs. Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Hydroid, Galen Behr on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
34. "Exactly (feat. Bryan Kearney) by John O'Callaghan, Bryan Kearney on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
35. "Forever Searching (Orjan Nilsen's Synthetic Mix) by Temple One on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
36. "Siberian Dawn (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Manual Addicts on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
37. "Apologies (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Conrad S. on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
38. "Save Me God (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Digital Nature, B.E.N. on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
39. "La Guitarra (Balearic Mix) by Orjan Nilsen on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
40. "The Last Pluck (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Marcus Schossow on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
41. "Lover Summer (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Paul Miller, Ilya Soloviev on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
42. "Find Me feat. Tania Laila (Orjan Vocal Remix) by Mike Koglin on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
43. "Circa Forever (Galen Behr vs. Orjan Nilsen Rework) by Rapid Eye on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
44. "Let Me Take Your Breath Away by 4 Strings, Orjan Nilsen on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
45. "Tears In The Rain feat. Yana Kay (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Will Holland on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
46. "Automatic City (Orjan Nilsen Re-Wiz) by Three Drives on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
47. "Back To Start (Orjan Nilsen ReChunk Mix) by Van Dresen on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
48. "Whatever It Takes (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Simmons & Blanc on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
49. "Liebe (Orjan Nilsen Mix) by Strobe on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
50. "Side By Side feat. Julie Thompson (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Jonas Steur, Julie Thompson on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
51. "Aisha (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Gaia on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
52. "Desired Love (Orjan Nilsen vs Mr. Pit Repimp) by Adiva on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
53. "Someday feat. Amy Cooper (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Whiteroom, Amy Cooper on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
54. "Talk To Me (Orjan Nilsen Trance Mix) by John O'Callaghan, Timmy & Tommy on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
55. "Minack (Orjan Nilsen SuperChunk Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
56. "Keep Waiting feat. Lyck (Orjan Nilsen Midsummernite Remix) by Tiddey, Lyck on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
57. "La Bella (Orjan Nilsen Midsummernite Mix) by Fingerling on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
58. "Need You Now (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Mia Dahli on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
59. "Be Your Sound (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Cosmic Gate, Emma Hewitt on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
60. "Back In Time (Orjan Nilsen Refix) by M.I.K.E. on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
61. "Silent Tears (feat. Sharone) (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Mark Sherry, Sharone on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
62. "Blue Fear (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Armin van Buuren on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
63. "Run To You feat. Hadley (Orjan Nilsen Trance Mix) by Richard Durand, Hadley on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
64. "Force of Gravity (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by BT on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
65. "As We Collide (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Paul Oakenfold, Christian Burns, JES on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
66. "Dead Can Dance – The Host Of Seraphim (Orjan Nilsen's ASOT 500 Intro Bootleg)". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
67. "The Expedition (A State Of Trance 600 Anthem) (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Markus Schulz, Armin van Buuren on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
68. "Universal Nation (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Push on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
69. "Alone feat. Lauren Evans (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Lauren Evans on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
70. "Leaving You feat. Michael S. (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by Michael S., Audien on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
71. "Hold One To Your Love (Orjan Nilsen Radio Edit) by Andrew Rayel, Cindy Alma on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
72. "Strong Ones feat. Cimo Frankel (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Cimo Frankel on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
73. "Till The Sun Comes Up (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Firebeatz, Vertel on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
74. "Body feat. Brando (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Brando, Loud Luxury on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
75. "Like I Love You (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Lost Frequencies, The NGHBRS on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
76. "Cabin Fever (Orjan Nilsen Extended Club Mix) by Estiva, Orjan Nilsen, Dennis Sheperd, Nifra on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
77. "Take Me Higher (Orjan Nilsen Remix) by BLR, NBLM on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
78. "Destination feat. Kris Kiss (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Tyron Dixon, Kris Kiss on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
79. "Our Song (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Morgan Page, Mark Sixma on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
80. "Between The Rays (Orjan Nilsen presents DJ Governor Remix)". soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
81. "Falling feat. Natalie Major (Orjan Nilsen Extended Remix) by Natalie Major, Jarod Glawe on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2021-12-10.

External links

• Official website