Conjure One is the solo project of Rhys Fulber, a Canadian electronic music producer, composer, and DJ known for his work in trance, ambient, and downtempo music. A former member of the legendary Delerium and Front Line Assembly, Conjure One is a project that merges ethereal melodies, cinematic atmospheres, and deep, emotional trance elements.
With a career spanning decades, Conjure One has become a revered name in progressive trance and electronic music, crafting a unique sound that blends world influences, ambient textures, and hypnotic rhythms. His music often features haunting female vocals, intricate production, and an unmistakable sense of depth and emotion.
Early Career and Formation of Conjure One
Fulber was born in Vancouver, Canada, and became involved in music production at a young age. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he gained prominence as a member of the industrial-electronic group Front Line Assembly, working alongside Bill Leeb.
Later, Fulber and Leeb formed Delerium, an ambient and trance-infused project that became internationally known for ethereal melodies and atmospheric electronic compositions. The duo achieved massive success with tracks like “Silence” (feat. Sarah McLachlan), which became one of the most iconic vocal trance tracks of all time.
As Fulber’s musical direction evolved, he sought to create a more personal and introspective project that would allow him to explore ambient, trance, and world music influences. This led to the birth of Conjure One in the early 2000s.
Breakthrough Album: Conjure One (2002)
In 2002, Conjure One released its self-titled debut album, Conjure One, on Nettwerk Records. The album featured a blend of chilled ambient vibes, cinematic soundscapes, and trance elements, gaining attention from trance and electronica fans alike.
Notable tracks from the album include:
- “Tears from the Moon” (feat. Sinéad O’Connor) – A melancholic and deeply emotional track that became a trance anthem after being remixed by DJs like Tiesto and Hybrid.
- “Sleep” (feat. Marie-Claire D’Ubaldo) – A hauntingly beautiful song that blends downtempo beats with mesmerizing vocals.
- “Center of the Sun” (feat. Poe) – A track that showcases Fulber’s signature mix of atmospheric electronica and trance elements.
With remixes from top trance producers, Conjure One\’s music became a staple in the global trance scene, often featured in DJ sets, movie soundtracks, and chillout compilations.
Continued Success: Extraordinary Ways (2005) & Exilarch (2010)
Following the success of his debut, Conjure One continued to release music that blended electronic, trance, and ambient elements with lush vocal performances.
Extraordinary Ways (2005)
His second album, Extraordinary Ways, featured a slightly darker and more cinematic tone, with tracks like:
- “Face the Music” – A powerful and introspective song with deep emotional resonance.
- “One Word” – Featuring the ethereal voice of Poe, this track continued his tradition of haunting yet uplifting electronic music.
Exilarch (2010)
His third album, Exilarch, was a fusion of progressive trance, ambient, and world music influences. Key tracks include:
- “Like Ice” (feat. Jaren Cerf) – A hypnotic vocal trance masterpiece.
- “Places That Don’t Exist” – A cinematic electronic journey with intricate textures.
Each of these releases reinforced Conjure One’s status as a visionary artist, blending trance with ambient and world music in a way few others could replicate.
Collaboration with Trance and EDM Artists
As Conjure One, Fulber has collaborated with some of the biggest names in trance and progressive music, including:
- Tiësto (who remixed “Tears from the Moon”)
- Markus Schulz
- Armin van Buuren
- Ferry Corsten
His work has been widely remixed and played in global trance festivals, making Conjure One a well-respected name in both the chillout and trance communities.
Recent Work and Legacy
In recent years, Conjure One has continued to release hypnotic and deeply emotional electronic music, often collaborating with vocalists and trance producers.
His music remains a favorite among fans of:
✅ Chillout trance and ambient electronic
✅ Deep, melodic trance with cinematic soundscapes
✅ World music influences in EDM
Conjure One’s unique ability to fuse ambient textures with trance energy has left a lasting mark on the electronic music scene, influencing countless producers in the genre.
Whether through his work with Delerium, his solo Conjure One project, or his influence on vocal and progressive trance, Rhys Fulber has established himself as a true pioneer of ethereal electronic music.