It first appeared on Tiësto's compilation album Nyana, released May 6, 2003, and was later published as a single via Black Hole, on October 27, 2003.

[1] While "Beautiful Things" was promoted and released as a remix by Gabriel & Dresden, the song originally started out as an unreleased guitar track titled "Annie".

Vocal clouds and echoing elements in the background also exemplify the band's influence of dub music.

In 2004, "Beautiful Things" earned a nomination for Best Progressive / Trance at the International Dance Music Awards.

[3] In tribute to the song, Andain has also received the Sunset Music Awards, given at the Polish Sunrise Festival 2010.