Infinity (Guru Josh song)

"Infinity", also known as "Infinity (1990's... Time for the Guru)", is a song by British acid house musician Guru Josh. It was originally released in December 1989 as the lead single from his debut album of the same name. The song was re-released in 2008 in a remixed version called "Infinity 2008".

"Infinity"
Single by Guru Josh
from the album Infinity
Released	18 December 1989
Genre	Acid house
Length	4:00
Label	Deconstruction
Songwriter(s)	Paul Walden
Producer(s)	Guru Josh
Guru Josh singles chronology
"Infinity" (1989) "Whose Law (Is It Anyway)" (1990)

1989 release

The song was first released in 1989 from the album of the same name. It achieved success in many European countries, such as Spain, Germany, UK and Austria in 1989 and 1990, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart in March 1990, and has been featured on numerous dance compilations from 1990 to the present day.

Track listings

7" single

1. "Infinity" (1990s... Time for the Guru)
2. "Infinity" (Spacey saxophone mix)

12" maxi

1. "Infinity" (1990s... Time for the Guru 12" mix) — 7:25
2. "Infinity" (Spacey saxophone mix) — 4:03
3. "Infinity" (1990s... Time for the Guru 7" mix) — 4:00

Charts

Peak positions Chart (1990) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[1] 4 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] 5 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[3] 2 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[4] 11 Germany (Official German Charts)[5] 2 Ireland (IRMA)[6] 8 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 3 Norway (VG-lista)[8] 5 Spain (AFYVE)[9] 1 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 4 UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[11] 5

Year-end charts Chart (1990) Position Australia (ARIA)[12] 26 Austrian Singles Chart[13] 9 Dutch Top 40[14] 28 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[15] 20 Swiss Singles Chart[16] 20 Certifications Country Certification Date Sales certified Australia (ARIA)[17] Platinum 1990 70,000 Germany[18] Gold 1990 150,000

DJ Taucher version

"Infinity"
Single by DJ Taucher
Released	21 May 1995
Length	4:18
Label	Dance Pool
Songwriter(s)	Paul Walden
Producer(s)	Torsten Stenzel DJ Taucher
DJ Taucher singles chronology
"Fantasy" (1994) "Infinity" (1995) "Miracle" (1996)

DJ Taucher released a heavier techno version of the song in 1995. This version is not to be found on any of his studio albums, but is included on the compilation albums Dance Now! 10 and Maxi Dance Sensation 18.

Track listings

CD maxi

1. "Infinity (Phase I)" — 4:18
2. "Infinity (Phase II)" — 7:35
3. "Infinity (Phase III)" — 5:30
4. "Mental Thing (Phase IV)" — 6:34

Chart positions

Chart (1995)	Peak Position
German Single Charts[19]	50
Swiss Single Charts[20]	45

Infinity 2008

"Infinity 2008"
Single by Guru Josh Project
B-side	"Remix"
Released	8 August 2008
Genre	Trance electro house
Length	3:12
Label	Ministry of Sound Ultra
Songwriter(s)	Paul Walden
Producer(s)	Klaas Gerling Jerome Isme-Ae
Guru Josh Project singles chronology
"Infinity 2008" (2008) "Crying in the Rain" (2009)

In 2007, the 'Guru Josh Project'[21] was formed, and included Guru Josh, Snakebyte and the man that inspired the project, Darren Bailie. The 'Guru Josh Project's' adaptation of "Infinity" became another hit in 2008 and 2009 as a remixed version by DJ Klaas, under the title "Infinity 2008". The release enjoyed much success, reaching number one in France, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Hungary and on the Eurochart Hot 100, and reached number two on the German dance chart. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.[22] The remix was written by Paul Walden and produced by Klaas Gerling and Jerome Isma-Ae. It was published by EMI Music.[23]

In April 2009, the track was picked up by Ultra Music in the United States and debuted on the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart, where it reached the number one spot, dethroning Lady Gaga's "Poker Face", in May 2009.[24]

In France, the song was included on the double compilation NRJ Music Awards 2009.[25] The video features German playmate Janina Wissler (Playboy's Girl of September 2005) and Josh.[26]

In Germany, the song was released under the Kontor Records.

Track listings

CD single

1. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas vocal edit) — 3:12
2. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas remix) — 6:29
3. "Infinity 2008" (Jerome Isma-ae remix) — 7:33

CD maxi

1. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas remix) — 6:29
2. "Infinity 2008" (Jerome Isma-ae remix) — 7:30
3. "Infinity 2008" (Steen Thottrup Chill mix) — 6:02
4. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas vocal edit) — 3:12

12" maxi

1. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas remix) — 6:29
2. "Infinity 2008" (Jerôme Isma-ae remix) — 7:31

CD maxi — Remixes

1. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas vocal edit) — 3:12
2. "Infinity 2008" (commercial radio edit) — 4:25
3. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas vocal mix) — 4:54
4. "Infinity 2008" (Klaas remix) — 6:29
5. "Infinity 2008" (Jerôme Isma-ae remix) — 7:32
6. "Infinity 2008" (Yvan and Dan Daniel remix) — 6:50
7. "Infinity 2008" (Magic Mitch club mix) — 5:54
8. "Infinity 2008" (Steen Thottrup Chill mix) — 6:00

Charts and sales

Weekly charts Chart (2008–10) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[27] 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[28] 1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[29] 2 Brazil (ABPD)[30] 5 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[31] 35 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[32] 1 Denmark (Tracklisten)[33] 1 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 1 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[34] 6 France (SNEP)[35] 1 Germany (Official German Charts)[36] 4 Hungary (Mahasz)[37] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[6] 10 Israel (Media Forest)[38] 1 Italy (FIMI)[39] 20 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[40] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[41] 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[42] 11 Norway (VG-lista)[43] 3 Poland (Polish Airplay Charts)[44] 1 Russia (Top Radio Hits)[45] 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[46] 21 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[47] 2 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[48] 8 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[49] 2 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[50] 3 US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard) 42 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[51] 1

Year-end charts Chart (2008) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[52] 28 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[53] 11 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[54] 37 Eurochart Hot 100[55] 21 France (SNEP)[56] 18 Germany (Official German Charts)[57] 17 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[58] 10 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[59] 14 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[60] 37 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[61] 30 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[62] 41 Chart (2009) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[63] 31 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[64] 41 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[65] 44 Eurochart Hot 100[66] 5 France (SNEP)[67] 34 Germany (Official German Charts)[68] 30 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[69] 172 Italy (FIMI)[70] 54 Russia Airplay (Tophit)[71] 17 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[72] 2 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[73] 75 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[74] 8 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[75] 130 US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[76] 5 Certifications Country Certification Date Sales certified Belgium[77] Gold 12 December 2008 15,000 Germany[18] Gold 2008 150,000 Sweden[78] Gold 3 April 2009 10,000 Spain[79] 3× Platinum 2009 120,000

Infinity 2012

"Infinity 2012"
Single by Guru Josh
Released	14 May 2012 (2012-05-14)
Genre	House
Length	3:25
Label	BigCityBeats
Songwriter(s)	Paul Walden
Producer(s)	Guru Josh
Guru Josh singles chronology
"Love of Life" (2011) "Infinity 2012" (2012)

The song was again remixed in 2012 by Swiss producers Antoine Konrad and Fabio Antoniali under the name "DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark". It was released digitally in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on 14 May 2012.

In June 2012, Unilever selected "Infinity 2012" as the soundtrack to the advertisement for the Magnum Infinity ice cream.[80]

Track listing

• CD single[81]

1. "Infinity 2012" (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Radio Edit) — 3:25
2. "Infinity 2012" (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Remix) — 6:56

• Digital download[82]

1. "Infinity 2012" (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Radio Edit) — 3:25
2. "Infinity 2012" (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark Remix) — 6:56
3. "Infinity 2012" (Robbie Rivera Juicy Remix) — 6:30
4. "Infinity 2012" (Loverush UK! Remix) — 6:48
5. "Infinity 2012" (PunX Soundcheck Dubstep Remix) — 5:42

Credits and personnel

• Paul Walden — songwriter, composer, producer
• Antoine Konrad — additional production (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark version)
• Fabio Antoniali — additional production (DJ Antoine vs. Mad Mark version)
• Hal Ritson — vocal production, saxophone production
• Daniel Pearce — vocals
• Ben Castle — saxophone

Credits adapted from "Infinity 2012" CD single liner notes.[83]

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[84]	10
Germany (Official German Charts)[85]	14
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[86]	16

Year-end charts

Chart (2012)	Position
Germany (Official German Charts)[87]	98

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)[88]	Gold	15,000^*
^*sales figures based on certification alone

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External links

• Infinity2008.com