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
Released in October 1998 and hitting its peak in the summer of 1999, the track was a massive commercial success. ATB - 9PM (Till I Come) - HQ
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. The finishing touch came from a vocal sample
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
It became the first trance song to reach #1 on the UK Singles Chart , holding the spot for two weeks.
When André Tanneberger sat down in his studio one evening in late 1998, he wasn’t trying to write a global anthem—he was just trying to impress a date. That casual demonstration led to "9 PM (Till I Come)," the track that would define a generation of trance music and become the first of its genre to top the UK charts. The "Accidental" Hook
ATB's '9PM (Till I Come)' is a timeless trance classic ❤️ | DJ Mag