"Sanctuary" was met with immediate and enduring acclaim within the electronic music community:
: A condensed 3:45 version for mainstream airplay.
: Notable re-imaginings include versions by Sean Tyas , Giuseppe Ottaviani , and a more recent Dimibo Remix featured on ASOT 1082. "Sanctuary" was met with immediate and enduring acclaim
: It was voted the 2nd biggest track of 2010 by listeners of Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance (ASOT) radio show.
Gareth Emery ft. Lucy Saunders – Sanctuary, 2010 - Ars Poetica Gareth Emery ft
: The track was composed by Gareth Emery, with lyricist credits shared between Mark Frisch and Anthony Galatis. Critical Reception and Legacy
: Featuring the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Lucy Saunders , the song's lyrics explore themes of freedom, finding home, and emotional refuge (e.g., "Let the moment be a sanctuary" ). : In 2011, it became the most played
: In 2011, it became the most played record on the US Sirius XM Radio dance station, BPM .