Big World Meets Gerald - Open Your Heart

Review by kikis kar

Album Review: Open Your Heart by Big World Meets Gerald Released in 2001, Open Your Heart is a quintessential slice of early 2000s house music. This project from Big World Meets Gerald—a creative brainchild led by Gerd Lehmkuhl—spins together pulsating beats, euphoric synths, and soulful vocals that make it feel like an endless night out at some underground club in Europe. With releases spanning Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands via labels like Vendetta Records, WEA Records, and Clubland GmbH, this album was clearly destined to travel. The record dives deep into electronic vibes but never loses its human touch. Tracks like "Open Your Heart (Supercar Radio)" and "Open Your Heart (Mike 303 Man Machine Remix)" stand out for their ability to stick with you long after the last beat fades. Let’s break ‘em down. “Supercar Radio” kicks things off with a vibe that screams summer drives along coastal roads—in the best way possible. The track blends crisp production with infectious energy, making it perfect for both radio play and DJ sets. It's one of those tunes where you catch yourself humming the melody hours later without even realizing it. The bassline feels alive, almost like it has a heartbeat of its own, while Gerd Lehmkuhl’s vocals add just enough warmth to keep everything grounded. You can tell they weren’t messing around when crafting this version; every layer serves a purpose. Then there’s “Mike 303 Man Machine Remix,” which takes things up a notch. This remix leans heavier into tech-house territory, layering robotic textures over driving percussion. If Supercar Radio is your sunset jam, Mike 303 is definitely your peak-hour banger. There’s something hypnotic about how the metallic stabs interact with the relentless groove—it pulls you right onto the dance floor whether you want to go or not. Swen Gutknecht and co. knew what they were doing here, creating a remix that’s as functional as it is fun. What makes Open Your Heart so memorable isn’t just the sheer number of mixes—it’s how each one breathes new life into the original concept. Whether you’re vibing to dub versions, extended edits, or radio-friendly cuts, the diversity keeps listeners hooked. And props to Marc Schilkowski for nailing the artwork too; it perfectly matches the sleek yet playful aesthetic of the music. Looking back on Open Your Heart, it’s kinda wild how many remixes made it onto the album. Was it excessive? Maybe. But hey, sometimes more really is more. In a world full of fleeting trends, this record reminds us why house music still matters—it connects people through rhythm and emotion, no matter where you’re hearing it. Plus, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love shouting “OPEN YOUR HEART!” at top volume when nobody’s watching? Final takeaway: If you’ve got a soft spot for classic house sounds, do yourself a favor and give this gem a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up lost in its remix rabbit hole!

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Artist: Big World Meets Gerald
Album: Open Your Heart

Electronic

House

2001

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Open Your Heart (Unknown Mix 5)
Open Your Heart (Mike 303 Man Machine Remix)	5:36
Open Your Heart (Dub Remix)	7:16
Open Your Heart (Supercar Remix)	5:04
Open Your Heart (Unknown Mix 4)
Open Your Heart (Ext.Mix)	6:12
Open Your Heart (Swen G* Remix)	6:35
Open Your Heart (Supercar Radio)	3:29
Open Your Heart (Vocal Mix)
Open Your Heart (Mike 303 Man Machine Remix))
Open Your Heart (Clap-a- Pella)
Open Your Heart (Extended Version)	6:12
Open Your Heart (Unknown Mix 2)
Open Your Heart (Monoloop 2 Step Remix)	5:17
Open Your Heart (Supercar Radio Remix)	3:29
Open Your Heart (Radio Edit)	3:42
Open Your Heart (Dub Starr Remix)
Open Your Heart (Avantgarde vs. Michael Simon Remix)	7:12
Open Your Heart (Avant Garde Vs Michael Simon Radio Edit Remix)	3:34
Open Your Heart (Avantgarde vs. Michael Simon Remix (Radio Edit))	3:34
Open Your Heart (Avant Garde Vs Michael Simon Remix)	7:12
Open Your Heart (G-Starr Remix)	6:35
Open Your Heart (Swen G Remix)	6:35
Open Your Heart (Vocal Remix)	6:34
Open Your Heart (Unknown Mix 3)
Open Your Heart (Unknown Mix 1)

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Clubland
Vendetta Records
Clubland , WEA Records
Frenetic
Clubland Records GmbH
Planet Records

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ascolta in linea
lytte på nettet
online anhören
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
online luisteren

Formats

Vinyl
12"
Promo
33 ⅓ RPM
45 RPM
CD
Maxi-Single
White Label
Single

Credits

Role	Credit
Vocals	Gerd Lehmkuhl
Written-By	Gerd Lehmkuhl, Markus Binapfl, Patrick Buck, Swen Gutknecht
Producer	Gerd Lehmkuhl, Markus Binapfl, Patrick Buck, Swen Gutknecht
Artwork	Marc Schilkowski
Written By	Gerd Lehmkuhl, Markus Binapfl, Patrick Buck, Swen Gutknecht

Notes

Licensed From Krysty Music / Clubland Records
All tracks written and produced for Big World Entertainment.
Published by Edition Big World Entertainment/Universal.
Track 02 & 05 produced and remixed for Planet Records Italy.
Track 03 remixed at Studio 14 Hamburg, Germany.
Track 07 remixed somewhere in France.
℗ 2001 Clubland Records GmbH under exclusive license to WEA Records/Warner Music Germany GmbH
© 2001 WEA Records/Warner Music Germany GmbH.
Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe.
In full colour Frenetic cover.
Promo white label comes in a full colour Frenetic Cover.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 09274 02232 5
Label Code: LC 11523
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
ASIN: B00005OCAI
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Label Code: LC 04281
Other (Logo Side): 8573-88727-2
Barcode: 8005020124011

About Big World Meets Gerald

Originally a team of German produers, responsible for the (co-)production of various German dance, trance and pop acts. Currently the name is used by Markus Binapfl only.

Real Name

Markus Binapfl

Name Vars

BIG WORLD
Big World Entertainment
Bigworld
The Big World

Aliases

Kaiser Souzai
Markus Binapfl
Jim Binapfl
Em-Bee
Holzturm

Members

Gerd Lehmkuhl
Patrick Buck

bigworld-entertainment.de

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Open Your Heart* by Big World Meets Gerald is like a remix playground. It has over 20 versions of the same track, each giving it a fresh spin. From house beats to dub remixes, it’s wild how one song can be reinvented so many times. Plus, it came out in 2001 and made waves across Europe—Spain, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands all got to vibe to it. Gerd Lehmkuhl, one of the masterminds behind it, not only sang and wrote but also helped produce the whole thing. Talk about wearing multiple hats!

Comments

holy140

2025-03-13

damn who's this chick?

febriby

2025-03-13

Do you have any details about Big World or Gerald? I've loved their song Love is like Music, but I can't find any information about them... Clubland Records - the label which released Open Your Heart - doesn't have BigWorld nor Gerald listed as their artists anymore...