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Release Label: Armada Music
Release Code: ARDI894
Release Date: November 10th 2008
Following a successful debut edition, Markus Schulz returns with another 15 personally selected tunes for his November digital compilation.
The Top 15 is loaded with all the biggest tunes on both Global DJ Broadcast and Markus' live sets. Leading the way is Texan outfit Tritonal, teaming up with vocalist Cristina Soto to bring the wonderful Walk With Me, which was been one of the most requested GDJB tunes during the Ibiza Summer Sessions season.
It would have been difficult to find a Markus Schulz liveset this summer that didn't include the pulsating Russia by tyDi, Red Star by Musetta, the updated version of Take Me Away by 4 Strings, or the peak time No More Alone by Giuseppe Ottaviani.
Featuring also are some of the championed GDJB names from over the years, including Duderstadt, Mr. Pit, Funabashi and Andrew Bennett. Andrew's track Heaven Sent, along with Interstate's Remember Me, were chosen to appear on Markus' latest compilation project for Armani Exchange, and as they will be forever remembered as tracks that defined the GDJB era, they make a welcome appearance here as listeners anticipate the end of year GDJB Classics Showcase.
Wrapping up the Top 15 includes names such as Ronski Speed, Stoneface & Terminal, Re-Ward, M.I.K.E. under his Phuture Dust alias and balearic master DJ Shah, under his Sunlounger guise.
The Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 is brimming with quality from start to finish, and everyone is guaranteed to find something that appeals to them.
01. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Walk With Me (Original Mix)
02. tyDi - Russia (Melodic Mix)
03. DJ Shog with Lemon & Einar K - Feel Me (Through The Radio) (Duderstadt Uplifting Remix)
04. Mr. Pit - Love You More
05. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix)
06. Ronski Speed - Overfloat (Album Version)
07. Interstate - Remember Me (Shawn Mitiska & Tyler Michaud Remix)
08. 4 Strings - Take Me Away (Re-Ward Dub Mix)
09. Stoneface & Terminal - Blueprint (Club Mix)
10. Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Funabashi Remix)
11. Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Stephan Pickup - No More Alone (Original Mix)
12. Re-Ward - Contrast (Intro Mix)
13. Phuture Dust - Data On The Moon (Original Mix)
14. Andrew Bennett feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw - Heaven Sent (Vocal Mix)
15. Sunlounger - Sunny Tales (Dance Version)
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Since October 1993, the UK's biggest radio station, BBC Radio 1, has invited the world's greatest DJs to showcase their talents in the award winning amd much heralded Essential Mix.
The importance of an appearance on the Essential Mix cannot be understated. For many DJs, it has defined their career. For others, it has been the launchpad to establishing a place in dance music folklore.
On Friday December 5th, the honour will be bestowed upon none other than Markus Schulz.
Naturally, Markus is delighted with the news. "It's a wonderful honor to be asked," says Markus. "For so many fans around the world, they get their first real exposure to dance music through the reputation of the Essential Mix."
"When I visited the Radio 1 studios a few weeks ago to do the show with Judge Jules, you could feel a special atmosphere just by looking at pictures of the DJs who have been there and featured heavily on the EM over the years. It makes me feel nervous, but very excited at the same time."
Markus has appeared on the Essential Mix once before, as part of a live broadcast from the Planetlove Festival in Ireland in 2007. However, this will be the first opportunity for Markus to perforn a studio edition.
So what can we expect from a Markus Schulz Essential Mix? "Well, I can tell you that I already have a brand new remix of my own tucked away until that set. My primary focus over the next few weeks will be working on the Essential Mix. I hope I can be as creative as possible and provide something that the listeners are going to be talking about for some time to come."
Be sure to tune in to BBC Radio 1 on Friday night / Saturday morning, at 10pm Eastern / 3am GMT / 4am Central European Time on December 5th.
The world will be listening.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/essentialmix
Hey everyone!
Hope you are all well wherever you are and what you are doing. It has been a significant period of time in the world so I want to take some time and reflect in writing over what has happened this past week. I am currently writing to you from Madrid airport, just getting off the red-eye flight from Miami. A bit jaded, but in good spirits overall; and looking forward very much to this weekend.
When I signed off last Friday I was on my way to San Juan in Puerto Rico for my weekend gig. It was definitely a new experience! I was nervous preparing for the gig because you really did not know what to expect from the crowd. I think overall it went well, but it gave me a lot of food for thought in terms of preparing for the unknown.
After San Juan I had the rare luxury of spending a Saturday night at home in Miami. Unfortunately, all the travelling of the past week... Los Angeles - Miami - London - Miami - San Juan - Miami... really began catching up with me physically. So the rest of the weekend was spent in full chill mode - went to the gym, ate well, and watched some sports including the Dolphins game, which we won! Who would have thought we would have won 4 times the amount of games we won last season by now? They are a good young team, and definitely on the way up.
Monday was the beginning of a very busy week, and I knew well in advance that due to what would occur on Tuesday, that I was going to have to lock myself into the studio for many hours.
This weekend is a massive one for me personally - returning to Sofia for the first time in almost two years to play at a beautiful club called Yalta on Friday, and playing at one of the marquee events in the world on Saturday in Prague, Transmission.
Most of you will already know that the theme for this year's Transmission is "The New World". Back in March, the organisers for the event contacted me and asked if I could compose a special theme for the night. While I felt incredibly honored, I knew that this was going to be a big challenge for me in the studio.
If you think back to all the internationally renowned events, such as Sensation White or Trance Energy, they have always picked iconic tracks as their themes that have stood the test of time and remain anthems today. Not only that, you have to take into account the significant factors of playing in an arena or festival type setting. You need bigger riffs, punchier basslines, and produce a vibe which the person sitting in the nosebleed seats or standing at the back of a tent is going to feel as much as a person standing at the front of the stage.
Looking back at the nights in the studio working on The New World, it was definitely my previous experiences of playing at Transmission which helped me visualize how the track needed to sound. The feeling I get once you get on stage, seeing literally a sea of people in front of you, accompanied with all the visuals and production techniques that Transmission is known for, is really inspirational.
A lot of people have been sending me emails or asking on the forum about The New World and when it is coming out. My Progression Progressed album, which features all the huge remixes of my tracks over the past year, was released digitally last Monday. The original of The New World is on there, so you should be able to grab it though all the download portals. I think the album itself was a very rewarding project. I was very pleased with how all the additional remixes turned out, and I think everyone will find something on there that they can enjoy and appreciate. Of course I also have the Return To Coldharbour Remxi of the track, which has been getting huge reactions at all my gigs over the past couple of weeks, and the good news I can tell you is that you will not have to wait very long for its release. More details about that to come next week.
Seeing the release of the remix album felt like one of those chapters in your life that is about to be closed, and another one is about to begin. The same can be said for the United States, where of course we had our Election day on Tuesday, to decide a new president for the next four years.
I got up at 6am on Tuesday morning to go to the voting polls, and stood for 2 hours in line! When I heard the news of this election being the biggest in terms of voting turnout, I was not surprised. Come evening time, we invited some friends over, ordered some Chinese food, and had a nice little get-together until 2am as we watched the results of the exit polls coming in. To me it felt like we were celebrating New Year's Eve, only it was at the beginning of November.
I think the result was what citizens of the world were hoping for. It has been a very difficult time for all of us in recent years, particularly with everyone feeling the effects of the downturn in the economic climate recently. I feel that we now have a person in President Obama that we can believe in, and who can give us all hope for the future. When I was staying at my apartment in Berlin during the summer, I picked up a newspaper and the headline read, "Barack Obama - can he be a leader not just for the United States of America, but also a leader of the world." That moment has stuck with me ever since, it gave me goosebumps.
It really is going to be a new world, a new vision, and a future that I can honestly say I am looking forward to already.
Wednesday night was spent making Evolution and getting the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour show edited and finalized. The night at White Angel in Budapest was amazing, and when listening back to the recording, it made me appreciate even more how incredibly hot the crowd were on the night. Hopefully you guys enjoyed listening to the latest chapter of my worldwide travels, and thank you to everyone in Budapest for making it one of the best GDJB World Tour stops to date.
Today I feature as the guest on Above & Beyond's Trance Around The World radio show, where I will be doing a 30 minute guest mix. You will be able to find details of how to tune in and the tracklist on my forum. I take a flight from Madrid to Sofia in 1 hour, play at Yalta tonight, then travel to Prague on Saturday to play at Transmission, which is held at the O2 Arena. I played in the venue back in May for the Prague edition of Sensation White, so I know exactly what to expect in terms of atmosphere. After Prague, it is straight back to Miami, where another week will begin.
So it's time to sign off again. I see a smoothie bar beside one of the checkin desks so time to grab a strawberry & banana combo, and start getting ready for Sofia. I have been looking forward to this weekend for so long, and now that it's here, I can't wait to experience it.
Take care and see you next week!
Ciao,
Markus
Global DJ Broadcast November 6th 2008
World Tour - Budapest, Hungary
With Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz (Recorded Live From White Angel in Budapest - October 18th 2008)
01. Markus Schulz - The New World (Intro)
02. Markus Schulz - The New World (Markus Schulz Return To Coldharbour Remix)
03. D:Folt Featuring Marcie - I Come Running (tyDi Dub / Markus Schulz Edit)
04. Chance Jumpers - Korona (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
05. Mr. Pit vs. Above & Beyond - Shana Can't Sleep (Black Army Mashup)
06. Jochen Miller - 9 Minutes
07. Wippenberg - Chakalaka
08. Cass & Slide - Perception (Remix)
09. Offer Nissim Featuring Maya - For Your Love (Sied Van Riel Remix)
10. Jochen Miller vs. Armin Van Buuren - Lost Vocal Connection (Markus Schulz Mashup)
11. Lange & Gareth Emery vs. Signalrunners - Another Aria, Another Epica (Markus Schulz Mashup)
12. Evgeny Bardyuzha - Bali (Arnej Remix)
13. Sia - Buttons (Markus Schulz Return To Coldharbour Dub)
14. Eurythmics vs. Ronski Speed - Space Dreams (Markus Schulz Mashup)
15. Ali Wilson - Shakedown
16. Albert Vorne - Formentera What (Gareth Emery Remix / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
17. Rank 1 - Airwave (Remix)
18. Timmy & Tommy - Full Tiltin (Joint Operations Centre Remix)
19. Derelict - Rescue Me (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
20. Markus Schulz - The New World
21. John O'Callaghan Featuring Audrey Gallagher - Big Sky (Markus Schulz A/X Remix)
22. Elevation - Biscayne
Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR057
Release Date: November 3rd 2008
Transparent (Original Mix)
Transparent (Dub Mix)
Transparent (Jody Wisternoff Remix)
Transparent (Jody Wisternoff Dub Mix)
Transparent (Tritonal's Air Up There Remix)
Swedish duo Andrelli & Blue, alongside vocalist Hila, made quite an impression on listeners in the beginning of 2008 with their debut release "Imagine". Returning with a distinctly smooth and sexy flavour is their debut release for Coldharbour Recordings, entitled "Transparent".
The original was deemed as one of the outstanding inclusions on Markus Schulz's Hypnotic compilation CD for Armani Exchange, and also received support early on from Armin van Buuren on his A State Of Trance radio show.
Having already established themselves as firm Coldharbour favourites, Texan duo Tritonal deliver their Air Up There perspective on Transparent, and the results have been given firm approval by the fans, as it has become one of Markus Schulz's most requested tracks on Global DJ Broadcast and Evolution over the past three months.
Wrapping up the package is a remix by the much heralded and respected Jody Wisternoff of Way Out West fame, who offers a more downtempo offering, but will appeal to fans of his unhibited and unique style.
Dub versions of the original and Jody's mix are also available to purchase.
The weather may be getting colder, but Transparent will doubtlessly bring back memories of lush and fresh summertime.
Available to buy digitally from Armada / Audiojelly by Clickng Here
What's up everybody, hello again to you all.
It has been a crazy and jetlag-filled week, where I have had stays in the cities of Amsterdam, Miami, Los Angeles and London. I will try to fill you in on everything I have been up to as best as possible.
I mentioned last week that I played at the Armada night at Amsterdam Dance Event. It was almost like a reunion of the extended Armada family. After seeing them so often during the Ibiza season, it was strange to go over a month without seeing them all! The Armada night was broadcasted live on Afterhours FM, and I conducted a couple of short interviews before my set, answering questions that people were sending in online. I had a lot of fun doing that, some of your screennames had everyone laughing!
Amsterdam is one of those cities that inspires me daily. The Dutch audience was one of the first groups of people that embraced the Coldharbour sound. A lot of those inspirations went in to the 2008 compilation, and hopefully for the people who listened to it, the mood and the music gave them a flavor of what the city is like.
It now makes me begin to wonder, which city will be used for the 2009 compilation?
Saturday was time to settle in to the beautiful city of Los Angeles. It is one of those places that is very unique, and as a DJ, when I played there for the first time, it was really intimidating. They expect the best of the best. I have to admit though, that I have had some of my most memorable gigs playing in LA. I would like to give a shout out to all the people who showed up at the Armani Exchange store for my set earlier in the day, I had a real blast there, and it was the perfect way to start off the evening.
Being a major city, LA caters very well for the huge rave-type gigs. One of the most famous events of this nature around the world is Monster Massive. It always occurs on the Saturday before Halloween, so everyone goes all out and dresses up to add to the atmosphere. I mentioned in the blog last week that it keeps getting bigger every year I play there, and boy had it grown this time around! There must have been a 60,000+ crowd filling the LA Sports Arena - when you see a sight like that sometimes you have to rub your eyes and remind yourself that it is real. Monster Massive is the type of gig where you want to raise the bar in terms of performance, and I was very pleased with how my set turned out.
It was a really enjoyable experience playing there again, the atmosphere was electric. I got to bump in to Judge Jules, only a week after doing the Radio 1 show with him, and also fellow German and good friend Paul van Dyk. Paul is one of the hardest working people on the planet, and what he has contributed to dance music over the years has been incredible. It must be in the German genes, work hard and be as efficient as possible.
Sunday was spent travelling back home to Miami and to try and chill as much as possible. I got back to work on Monday, beginning preparation for my gigs over the next couple of weeks. I spent a large part of Monday and Tuesday in the studio working on a remix for a track we signed to Coldharbour recently, and I am very pleased with how it has turned out. I'll give it a roadtest and play it out in the clubs over the next while and see how the crowd reacts. That is the most exciting part about working on a production or remix - when you are in the studio you are constantly thinking about how the track is going to work on the dancefloor.
Due to having to fly to London for the DJ Mag Awards on Wednesday, I had a red eye flight from Miami on Tuesday night. So it meant that this week's Global DJ Broadcast was recorded on the plane crossing the Atlantic. By the time I got into London, I was feeling the jetlag quite a bit. It sometimes makes you wish that the time was the same everywhere around the world. The weather in London was so cold! When landing at Heathrow Airport - there were traces of snow that had fallen the night before. But after a few cups of coffee, I got my energy levels back up to normal.
And so to Wednesday night, and the announcement of the DJ Mag Top 100 for 2008. Finding out the results was a real humbling experience to me. I can't even begin to thank you guys enough for all your support you have given me, particularly over the past year. Whether it be at the clubs, the message boards, or listening to Global DJ Broadcast and Evolution every week, the kind words that you all say really do mean a lot. Thank you all so much. There are a few people that contribute greatly behind the scenes, that help keep me on top of things and open doors to opportunities that I think I have taken well this year. We are all continuing to grow together, and I can honestly say that I am enjoying the journey very much.
The night itself was hectic. On arriving at Ministry of Sound I had to do several interviews with DJ Mag and a couple of UK radio stations. Then it was time to watch the awards ceremony itself, and see one of my closest friends retain the accolade of number 1. I was delighted for Armin, I could tell it was a really special moment for him. Having his parents and his fiancee Erika by his side, and being able to celebrate his achievement in style. A large portion of the Armada and David Lewis Productions crew were in attendance, and in many ways, the night was a reward to them too, for all the hard work that they have done for both Armin and myself over the past year.
Meeting so many DJs backstage and catching up with them was cool. Kyau & Albert, who have had a sensational 2008, where there along with staff from Euphonic. Mark Knight, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Andy C and Mike Koglin all said hello and it was fun hanging out with them. Talking to Andy C actually made me think about the broader spectrum of dance music. He picked up the award for highest Drum & Bass DJ, like he seemingly does every year, but unfortunately there are not that many D&B DJs representing that sound in the poll. It is a shame for me really, because when I lived in London in particular, I was inspired my listening to Drum & Bass. A lot of the moody Coldharbour basslines that are in my tracks would only have been made possible by listening to that type of music.
I went on stage after Armin and played the closing set of the night. Mike Koglin was standing beside me in the DJ booth and in the middle of my set I dropped the track he did with Nick Larson, called United. The reaction to that from him was so nice. He really appreciated the support I had given him though the year with United and with his remix of Sunshade - Vertigo. But the support was most certainly warranted, because I have really enjoyed his sound in 2008.
After a couple of hours sleep (literally!), I flew back home to Miami yesterday, and today I am off to Suan Juan in Puerto Rico for this weekend's fun and games. Once I sign off writing I have to answer a few emails and burn a few CDs of last minute edits, and then I'll be good to go.
What I want to start doing over the next couple of months is to get more involved with the fans on my forum. If you want to register yourself at http://www.markusschulz.com/forums, and if you have any questions on any particular subject for me, then please post away and I will try my best to answer them. I feel that I should give back to you guys due to the amazing support you have given me.
Next week marks the next Global DJ Broadcast World Tour, recorded live from historical Budapest in Hungary. I am so pleased with how the set has turned out, and I can't wait to find out what you guys will think of it. I will check in with you all again next week, where I will be looking ahead to another big weekend and another big event, Transmission.
Until then, take care and have a safe and fun Halloween weekend!
Ciao,
Markus
In stores right now, is Markus Schulz’ remix album ‘Progression Progressed’. On this CD, the remixes of the already powerful ‘Progression’ tracks have all received a new approach, done by names like Mat Zo, Nic Chagall, Mark Otten and many other remix masters known to the scene. And even Markus himself managed to create a totally different vibe on his ‘Daydream’ track, now available in his ‘Coldharbour remix’. Next to that, Markus’ new single ‘The New World’ is featured on it. The second CD is the original ‘Progression’ album, to freshen your memory and enjoy the original versions as well. Markus took some time to explain a little something about this hot release!
Armada: What made you decide to release a full album for these remixes?
Markus: “I was really proud of the remix packages we put out for each single released from the album. I am so grateful to the outstanding producers who gave their own interpretation of the originals. So this album looks back over the big remixes of my tracks for the past year, combined with some hidden remix gems of other album tracks.”
Armada: It's been more than a year ago that ‘Progression’ saw its release. How do you look back upon that time?
Markus: “Hectic! I was really proud of how the original ‘Progression’ album turned out. The feedback I got from the fans and the Global DJ Broadcast listeners made me feel that the long nights in the studio were really worth it. Since then the touring has been non-stop, and I have been lucky to experience so many different cities and cultures through that time. The coolest thing is, it doesn't matter where in the world you are, everybody still knows the words to ‘Perfect’ by heart, and they love to sing along!”
Armada: Did you enjoy the ‘Progression’ tour you did? Which night is the most memorable to you?
Markus: “There are so many to mention. The kickoff night at Panama in Amsterdam was really special because I regard Amsterdam as a home. The gigs in China and Argentina were incredible, and those are two countries I want to visit soon. The big cities in North America like Los Angeles, Toronto, New York, Montreal and my home town Miami were all amazing to play. To cap it off at the closing of the legendary Turnmills in London was the perfect crescendo of the tour. I have been fortunate to meet some truly outstanding fans in these places who have supported me so much over the past few years - knowing that they will be there front and centre each time I come into town is a cool feeling.”
Armada: Since the album turned out to be such a big success, did it give you more confidence or energy to produce any follow-ups?
Markus: “Absolutely! For this past summer I focused on two big projects - my new production ‘The New World’, and my remix of Sia's track named ‘Buttons’. The reactions I have been getting to both tracks, particularly in my residencies at Amnesia in Ibiza and at Ministry of Sound in London, have been incredible. When you are in the studio, you think ahead to the moments when you are playing what you are working on to a big room crowd on the best sound systems, therefore it inspires me to get it right and hope that it has the desired effect on the dance floor.”
Armada: The remixes are done by producers like Mat Zo, Mark Otten, Nic Chagall and Monogato. Did they came up with the remixes themselves or did you asked some to do so?
Markus: “Most of the time I ask them to work on certain remixes. The people who listen to Global DJ Broadcast every week are always so responsive, so it is easy to tell which producer is really winning them over at a particular time. Mat Zo is such a talented kid and has an amazing future. Nic Chagall has been one of the outstanding stars of the last two years, between his own work and as Cosmic Gate. Monogato really came to life at the beginning of the year and some of his remixes have become GDJB anthems for years to come. Mark Otten is a production genius, and I have been a fan of his work for years, even going back to when he remixed my track Largo, and when I remixed his track Tranquility. When you are constantly thinking in your head of who in particular can recreate something incredible from your own track, it can be difficult to find that right person. But with the likes of Agnelli & Nelson and Lemon & Einar K, who did outstanding jobs on their remixes for this album, it can make you feel really proud.”
Armada: Any favorite remix among them or do you politically correct ‘like them all'?
Markus: “I think the great thing about each track on the album is that it can fill you with a different emotion. For instance, ‘Perfect’ is a real feel-good track, whereas ‘Cause You Know’ has really deep meaning and can give you that pensive feeling. It also depends on the time of the year and each setting - with the summer you have the opportunity to play at more big arena events and festivals than usual. My big summer anthem this year has been ‘Daydream’; it was the one track everyone wanted from the album immediately. Bringing in Lemon & Einar K to remix the track just turned out to be the perfect moment.”
Armada: You also included a Coldharbour mix of ‘Daydream', did you feel the need to sort of improve yourself, or is it just a matter of creativity and diversity?
Markus: “I feel it is a matter of creativity and diversity. ‘Daydream’ was our most extensive remix package ever released on Coldharbour Recordings, and I think we covered almost all the bases with the diverse selection of producers we chose to remix the track. The Coldharbour Mix was something I really only intended on making as an exclusive for my ‘Amsterdam '08’ compilation. However, when the full package of ‘Daydream’ got released, many people were still longing for the Coldharbour Mix. I am thankful that this album gives the mix a good home.”
Armada: It also includes your new track, ‘The New World’. It sounds different than we're used to, but it still has that Markus sound. What inspired you to make it? And where does the title come from?
Markus: “This November I am playing at my third Transmission event in Prague, Czech Republic. The organizers of the event asked me to compose a special theme for the night. When you play in the big arenas, you need a special type of track in your set to work exclusively for that type of setting. This is why ‘The New World’ is slightly more techy and upfront. I get inspired seeing wave upon wave of people in these arenas, the sheer volume of the crowd can take your breath away sometimes. So you need to make something that really strikes home with everyone in the arena, whether they are right up at the front or back. But I feel that the track still has my trademark groove and melody. The name? I guess you could say that the world is constantly changing, more and more countries and cultures worldwide are embracing progressive and trance. Thanks to the internet, people know all the latest tracks that I play and the response is therefore instantaneous.”
Armada: Is there any chance a new artist album is coming up?
Markus: “I hope that I can start work on my third artist album in the next few months. With this remix album we are saying thank you to all the fantastic remixes over the past year and closing the chapter of ‘Progression’, and then it will be time to move on, challenging myself to produce something even better than before. I love being creative in the studio.”
Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR056
Release Date: October 27th 2008
Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Dyor Big Room Remix)
Markus Schulz - Fly To Colors (Carl B Remix)
Santiago Niño & Alaa - Summer Days
The 19th edition of Coldharbour Selections is stacked full of some of the most anticipated and requested tracks on Global DJ Broadcast over the past few months.
First up, the outstanding remix of Hammer & Herbick's You, given the big room treatment by Dyor. Featuring the vocals of 80s German electropop group Boytronic, the Dyor Big Room Remix has smashed dancefloors worldwide throughout all of Markus Schulz's gigs throughout the summer, making it one of the biggest tracks in the history of the label.
Winding the clock back to the beginning of 2008, and many fans were busy raving about Sweden's Carl Barrdahl's sterling effort on Markus' own production, Fly To Colors. Carl's remix, which was featured on the Amsterdam '08 compilation, has received large support throughout the year, and finds an eager home on these selections.
Last but not least, Santiago Nino makes a welcome return to Coldharbour Recordings with his collaboration with Alaa. Summer Days was featured back on Global DJ Broadcast in March, and is sure to pick up lots of support in the coming weeks.
All in all, it shapes up to be one of the strongest Coldharbour Selections packages in recent times.
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Hey everyone!
Goedemorgen to you all from Amsterdam. I have been here for a few days this week, playing at the Armada Night for this year's Amsterdam Dance Event this past Wednesday.
With the summer gone and the Ibiza season done, I hope to be able to communicate more with the fans through blog entries. Through all the amazing support you have given me across the year, I hope that I can give back to you in some way through weekly blogging, or a diary entry of sorts. I will write more about the Amsterdam experience in my blog next week.
It has been yet another week of busy travelling and touring. On Thursday I played at the Colosseum Club in Skopje, and it was incredible! Sometimes when you travel to a country you do not visit regularly, you can sometimes be apprehensive about how a night is going to turn out. The passion of the crowd there was amazing, and I hope that I can return there very soon.
On Friday morning I had to take an early flight to London, where a hectic day was about to begin! After a quick nap I headed over to the world famous BBC Radio 1 studios, and co-hosted Judge Jules' Friday night show. I had a real blast there - Jules and I have been friends for a long time. We always enjoy hanging out and listening to each other's bad jokes. It was a pretty cool experience doing the show with him.
When I arrived at Radio 1, I was asked by Jules to arrange two phone conversations for the show. We first talked to Coldharbour Recordings alumnus Arnej, who has had a massive 2008 with his productions. When I look back on tracks that really did the business for me on the dancefloor this year, "They Always Come Back" immediately comes to the forefront of my mind. Canada is a real hotbed for up and coming producers this year, and I can't wait to hear what comes out of there in 2009. The second conversation was with Sia, whose track Buttons I had the pleasure of remixing at the beginning of the summer. I think both interviews turned out really well.
My show with Jules airs tonight on BBC Radio 1, beginning at 6pm EST / 11pm UK / 12am CET. You will be able to listen online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1.
Going back one week again, once I left the BBC studios, I began preparing for the next installment of my residency at Ministry of Sound. I feel that the club has become another home for me. I love the venue and the soundsystem so much. Last Friday was only my third time playing there but I believe that we can create a really memorable legacy in time. Seeing all my friends and fans there, and catching up with them was lots of fun as well.
Saturday was a really important day as I travelled to the Hungarian capital Budapest, which meant the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour recording for November. When I saw this gig come up in my calendar it was nailed on for the GDJB World Tour, because I knew from past experiences playing there that the crowd would be so hot, and that's the kind of thing I look for when determining which city or gig to pick for airing on the show. I hope that when someone sits by their radio or computer and tunes in for a world tour broadcast, they feel they are there, they feel they are part of the experience.
Needless to say, the crowd certainly did not disappoint. You will be able to tune in for the results on GDJB, airing on November 6th. A couple of Coldharbour Recordings artists, Marcus Schossow and Nifra, and Myon & Shane 54, who are doing really well with their remixes and mashups lately, all showed up to the venue for support. It was fun hanging out with them before and after the gig as well.
After Budapest I had a brief day of rest at my place in Berlin, before heading off for the annual Amsterdam Dance Event. I am sure people know from their own experiences how tiring and demanding travelling can be, both physically and mentally, so it is important to schedule your time cafefully and allow yourself the appropriate amount of rest. Normally I would record Global DJ Broadcast on a Wednesday, but due to the Amsterdam gig being midweek, I had to make my edits and focus on the show between Sunday and Tuesday. We had a great debut set from Germany's Stoneface & Terminal, and I am loving what they are doing right now. Their track "Blueprint" has been a real highlight of my live sets recently.
That pretty much brings us up until now, as I sit here in my hotel in Amsterdam answering some emails, burning CDs and packing for the long flight to the west coast. This weekend is a really special gig for me, in the amazing city of Los Angeles. I used to be intimidated by the city but in the last few years I have really started feel welcome by everyone there. Whenever I arrive I always sing "I Love LA" as I walk through the airport.
This year will be the third consecutive year I play at the Monster Massive event, and it keeps getting bigger each time. Last year the entire stadium was completely full. There must have been over 30,000 people. It's held at the LA Sports Arena, Where the LA Clippers used to play, and current home of the USC Trojans, and being a huge sports fan, playing there gives me that extra buzz. There are a few tracks I have held back on playing which I want to debut at the event, so hopefully it will be a night people are going to remember. Before Monster Massive I will be at the Armani Exchange store in Santa Monica at 6pm, playing a little warmup set, so hopefully you guys in that area can come along before the big event.
So that's pretty much what I have gotten up to over the past week. I can't wait for the weekend to begin again.
Hope you all have a great and safe weekend!
Ciao,
Markus
Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR055
Release Date: October 13th 2008
Destiny (Original Mix)
After a long buzz since 2007 when the Flash Brothers played Destiny in their gigs around the world & Markus Schulz supported the track on his GDJB Radio show - its officially released!
Coldharbour recordings the label of Markus himself under Armada Music signed this hot big room track that provide here a mixture of House, Electro, Punk guitars, 80's synths & uplifting melodic vibe - definitely a fresh edge!
With big DJ's support worldwide as by Blake Jarrel, Lange & Markus Schulz this new Dancefloor Bomb will rock every possible dancefloor its played.
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Airing on over 20 FM and online stations worldwide each week, millions of listeners tune in for Markus Schulz's vision of all things progressive and trance on the Global DJ Broadcast.
Beginning this month, Markus will make his personal picks of which tunes are riding high on both the show and on dancefloors around the globe, and compiles them into a Top 15.
You will be able to find plenty of Coldharbour Recordings alumni here, with names such as Mr. Pit, Elevation, Agnelli & Nelson and Funabashi. Coupled with big dancefloor names such as Sunlounger, Ali Wilson and Vengeance, you will certainly find quite a few tracks that stand out for everyone.
The Top 15 for October (outside of the US and Canada) is:
01. Markus Schulz vs. Andy Moor - Daydream (Lemon & Einar K Uplifting Remix)
02. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub)
03. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Remix)
04. Mr. Pit feat. Vicky Fee - Back For More (Funabashi Remix)
05. Sunlounger & Zara - Lost (Dance Version)
06. Cramp - Deadline (Original Mix)
07. Agnelli & Nelson present The A&N Project - Sleeping in Airports (Original Mix)
08. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub)
09. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix)
10. Heatbeat - Geek Love (Thr3shold Remix)
11. Anton Firtich - Rain Over The Ocean (Original Mix)
12. Ali Wilson - Shakedown (Original Mix)
13. Filterheadz - Day at the Beach (Original Mix)
14. Evol Waves - Mesjah
15. Datt & Bissen feat. Tiff Lacey - Take Your Time (Martin Roth Nu-Style Remix)
You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes at one of the following links below:
Netherlands: Click Here
Germany: Click Here
United Kingdom: Click Here
Australia: Click Here
For all other countries, simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast"
In the US and Canada, the Top 15 for October is:
01. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub)
02. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Remix)
03. Mr. Pit feat. Vicky Fee - Back For More (Funabashi Remix)
04. Sunlounger & Zara - Lost (Dance Version)
05. Cramp - Deadline (Original Mix)
06. Agnelli & Nelson present The A&N Project - Sleeping in Airports (Original Mix)
07. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub)
08. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix)
09. Heatbeat - Geek Love (Thr3shold Remix)
10. Anton Firtich - Rain Over The Ocean (Original Mix)
11. Ali Wilson - Shakedown (Original Mix)
12. Filterheadz - Day at the Beach (Original Mix)
13. Evol Waves - Mesjah
14. Datt & Bissen feat. Tiff Lacey - Take Your Time (Martin Roth Nu-Style Remix)
15. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix)
You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes simply by Clicking Here
(If you wish to purchase Markus Schulz vs. Andy Moor - Daydream (Lemon & Einar K Uplifting Remix), you can do so by Clicking Here)
Global DJ Broadcast October 2nd 2008
World Tour - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
With Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz (Recorded Live From The Guvernment in Toronto - September 27th 2008)
01. Sied Van Riel & Claudia Cazacu - Contrasts
02. Adam Van Baker - Tigra (Michael Angelo & Jim Electro Tech Mix)
03. Albert Vorne - Formentera What (Gareth Emery Remix / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
04. Rank 1 - Airwave (Remix)
05. Offer Nissim Featuring Maya - For Your Love (Sied Van Riel Remix / Markus Schulz Rework)
06. Nick Larson & Mike Koglin - United (Part 1)
07. 4 Strings - Take Me Away (Re-Ward Dub Mix)
08. Jochen Miller vs. Armin Van Buuren - Lost Vocal Connection (Markus Schulz Mashup)
09. Lange & Gareth Emery vs. Signalrunners - Another Aria, Another Epica (Markus Schulz Mashup)
10. Markus Schulz - The New World
11. Derelict - Rescue Me (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
12. Cass & Slide - Perception (Remix)
13. Hammer & Herbick Featuring Boytronic - You (Dyor Big Room Remix)
14. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
15. Mr. Pit vs. Above & Beyond - Shana Can't Sleep (Black Army Mashup)
16. ID (mashups)
17. Arnej - They Always Come Back
18. Guru Josh Project - Infinity 2008 (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)
19. Markus Schulz Featuring Departure - Cause You Know (Nic Chagall Remix / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
20. Giuseppe Ottaviani Featuring Stephan Pickup - No More Alone
21. Markus Schulz Featuring Andy Moor - Daydream (Ronski Speed Remix)
01. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Walk With Me (Original Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
02. tyDi - Russia (Melodic Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings Red]
03. Paul van Dyk & Alex M.O.R.P.H. - In Circles (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix) [Vandit]
04. OneWorld - Lingus [Avanti]
05. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix) [Morrison Recordings]
06. Anton Firtich - Rain Over The Ocean (Original Mix) [Conspiracy Limited]
07. Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Stephan Pickup - No More Alone (Original Mix) [Vandit]
08. Stoneface & Terminal - Blueprint (Club Mix) [Euphonic]
09. Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic - You (Funabashi Remix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
10. Re-Ward - Contrast (Intro Mix) [Oxygen Recordings]
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings Red
Release Code: COLD009
Release Date: September 29th 2008
Russia (Original Mix)
Russia (Melodic Mix)
2008 has been quite a memorable year for Brisbane's Tyson Illingworth. The 21 year old's production moniker tyDi quickly gathered attention back in January, as his track "Meet Me In Kyoto" featured on Markus Schulz's Amsterdam '08 compilation. Following on from a further release on Electronic Elements and on Andy Moor's AVA Recordings, he takes his bow on Coldharbour Recordings Red with yet another geographically referenced track, Russia.
Since April, Russia has featured heavily in the playlists of Markus Schulz, both on Global DJ Broadcast and in his live sets, notably at two Sensation White events.
The package features two mixes, the original and the melodic mix. Both have identical basslines, with the original leaning further towards the techier boundaries, leaving the melodic mix to resonate with those who like their breakdowns and a few additional melodies thrown in for good measure. However, it is the bassline that immediately stands out as being identifiable.
Recently ceebrating the achievement of being voted the number 1 DJ in Australia, tyDi's stock continues to rise. Russia looks set to only accelerate his momentum.
You can listen to samples and / or purchase Russia at the following links:
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR054
Release Date: September 22nd 2008
Walk With Me (Original Mix)
Walk With Me (4am Dub)
Walk With Me (Air Up There Remix)
Once every so often a producer or group bursts into the forethoughts of many progressive and trance enthusiasts, immediately finding a position in the CD cases of the world's best DJs.
For the summer of 2008, Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed, better known as Tritonal, find themselves in this very position.
Based in Austin, Texas, they have quickly been winning over fans of both progressive and uplifting trance, thanks to their engaging melodies. Tracks such as Essence of Kea, Forever and Lights over Austin have been great cause for recognition, and now they make their bow for Coldharbour Recordings with a track that fits all the etiquetts for the label, entitled "Walk With Me".
Immediately identified as one of the outstanding gems on Markus Schulz's Armada at Ibiza compilation, Cristina Soto's beautiful vocals give the track a real emotional mood, the feeling that love is everything. With a trademark Coldharbour-style bassline to match, it is no surprise fans of Global DJ Broadcast consider this as one of their personal picks of 2008.
Tritonal are responsible for all three mixes on the package. A 4am Dub is available for those who prefer the track without Cristina's vocals, and Tritonal provide a more uplifting touch to the third mix, aptly titled "Air Up There" - perfect for the peak time moment in a set.
With an enormous amount of support by Markus on both his Global DJ Broadcast and Evolution radio shows, Walk With Me looks set to quickly become a fixture in many DJ sets over the coming months.
With such an impressive debut, fans can expect to hear a lot more from Tritonal on Coldharbour Recordings in the near future.
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings Red
Release Code: COLD008
Release Date: September 15th 2008
Data On The Moon (Original Mix)
Data On The Moon (Martin Roth Remix)
Does It Look Like This
Known for producing under a collosal amount of aliases, Antwerp's very own M.I.K.E. conceives yet another, named Phuture Dust.
He is no stranger to Coldharbour, or indeed Coldharbour Recordings Red, having released the popular Deep Flexion - Dialogue back in June. On offer is a double EP, with a big remix of the A-side.
Data On The Moon made its debut on Global DJ Broadcast back in February, and quickly established itself as a track with quite a buzz around it. Further support followed throughout the summer from names such as Ferry Corsten, Blake Jarrell and Sied van Riel.
With the original providing the traditional and trademark M.I.K.E. melody, one of the outstanding producers of 2008, the German Martin Roth, delivers a stellar and dark offering fit for those rabbithole moments in a set. It looks set to feature quite heavily in the boxes of progressive music's finest.
Finally, Does It Look Like This provides a nice alternative to Data On The Moon, slightly more uptempo and powerful with that distinguishable M.I.K.E. groove. Definitely a grower.
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR053
Release Date: September 8th 2008
Funabashi Remix
Blake Jarrell Vocal Mix
Blake Jarrell Instrumental Mix
Dyor Remix
The first of four releases on the Coldharbour imprint in September sees Mario Hammer, no stranger to followers of Coldharbour Recordings, team up with fellow German producer Herbick with a tough and groovy offering, with a little help from the past.
The roots can be traced to 25 years ago, where German electropop group Boytronic released You as their debut single. Inspired by this track from their youth, Hammer and Herbick decided to bring the track back to life for 2008, with a sprinkle of the modern electro groove.
The remix package is one to be reckoned with. First up are another German duo and Coldharbour favourites Funabashi, whose remix immediately struck a rapport with Markus Schulz, featuring the track several times on Global DJ Broadcast in the first quarter of the year. Their remix has gone on to receive further support from the likes of Matt Darey.
Chicago's Blake Jarrell, who has enjoyed a busy schedule in 2008, spent some time in the studio at the beginning of the summer to offer a typical groovy interpretation, with a beautiful string-based break that will appeal to many. Unsurprisingly, Blake's remix has featured prominently in his own sets, particularly at his Amnesia appearances in Ibiza through July and August. Blake's remix comes in both vocal and instrumental versions.
Last but not least, Italian Dyor delivers the first of two remixes. Having caught the imagination of many with his track Emotions, he delivers a tough and pulsating remix already receiving support from many DJs. A second remix, entitled the Dyor Big Room Remix, shall be released on the next edition of Coldharbour Selections in October.
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Global DJ Broadcast September 4th 2008
World Tour - San Francisco, California
With Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz (Recorded Live From Spundae at Mighty in San Francisco - August 31st 2008)
01. Dakota - Hypnotic
02. Musetta - Red Star (Michael Cassette Remix)
03. Mike Foyle Presents Statica - Bittersweet Nightshade
04. Element One - Guanacaste (Mat Zo Remix)
05. Lange Featuring Sarah Howells - Out of The Sky (Kyau & Albert Remix / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
06. Sia - Buttons (Markus Schulz Return To Coldharbour Dub)
07. Ali Wilson - Shakedown
08. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
09. Ronski Speed - Overfloat
10. Sunlounger Featuring Zara - Lost
11. Hammer & Herbick Featuring Boytronic - You (Dyor Big Room Remix)
12. Derelict - Rescue Me (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
13. Markus Schulz Featuring Dauby - Perfect (Agnelli & Nelson Remix)
14. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Big Room Remix)
15. Markus Schulz - The New World
16. Rank 1 - Airwave (Remix)
17. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub vs. Coldharbour Intro Mix)
18. John O'Callaghan Featuring Audrey Gallagher - Big Sky (Markus Schulz A/X Remix)
19. Anton Firtich - Rain Over The Ocean
20. Offer Nissim Featuring Maya - For Your Love (Sied Van Riel Remix)
21. Markus Schulz - Fly To Colors (Genix Remix)
22. Markus Schulz and Departure with Gabriel & Dresden - Without You Near (Remix)
01. Mr. Pit feat. Vicky Fee - Back For More (Funabashi Remix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
02. Lange feat. Sarah Howells - Out of the Sky (Kyau & Albert Remix) [Maelstrom]
03. Sunlounger & Zara - Lost (Dance Version) [Armada Music]
04. Agnelli & Nelson present The A&N Project - Sleeping in Airports (Original Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
05. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub) [Armind]
06. Andy Moor - Fake Awake (Ecomix) [Anjunabeats]
07. Ronski Speed - Overfloat (Album Version) [Euphonic]
08. Ali Wilson - Shakedown (Original Mix) [In Charge]
09. Vernal - Take the Plunge (Original Mix) [Black Hole Recordings]
10. Phuture Dust - Data on the Moon (Original Mix) [Coldharbour Recordings Red]
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR052
Release Date: August 25th 2008
Back For More (Original Mix)
Back For More (Intro Mix)
Back For More (Funabashi Remix)
Back For More (Funabashi Dub)
Back For More (System22 Remix)
"I have been here once before, but still came back for more".
For many, they are the words one ponders when it comes to another annual pilgrimage to Ibiza. When Markus Schulz was presented with the task of composing his first Armada at Ibiza CD, beginning his musical journey with this track was a natural choice.
Hailing from Romania and hot off the heels of top-selling release Shana, Mr. Pit returns with Back For More, accompanied by vocalist Vicky Fee.
The original has that typical melodic vibe that fans have become accustomed to over the past few months. Vicky's vocals deliver a subtle yet contemplative take on many questions, of life, love and adventure.
Firstly on remix duty is a name synonymous with the origins of Coldharbour Recordings, and remains a prominent brand today, Funabashi. The German duo of Tom Porcell and Kevin Sieja offer their typical melodic bliss to the main lead, with groovy electro-laced undertones thrown in for good measure. This has proved to have been popular with Markus Schulz, particularly on his Evolution radio show.
Complimenting the package are duo Cody Williams and Sean Myracle, better known to many as System22. Known for their strong electro tendencies, they provide Back For More with a more raw and moody atmosphere.
Immediately striking a rapport with listeners of all the major radio shows, the track is destined to be remembered with fondness when 2008 comes to a close. And when it comes to determining which producers made the biggest impact this year, Mr. Pit's name will feature prominently in the thinking of many.
You can listen to samples and / or purchase the tracks at any of the links below:
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR051
Release Date: August 11th 2008
Sleeping In Airports (Original Mix)
Sleeping In Airports (Element One's Missed Flight Remix)
Sleeping In Airports (Steve Allen & Ben Alonzi Remix)
Hot off delivering an epic remix of Markus Schulz's single Perfect, Irish duo Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson make a quick return to Coldharbour Recordings with the much anticipated Sleeping In Airports, a track name no doubt many DJs themselves can resonate with..
The track has been a big favourite of Markus over the past 16 months. A previous Global Selection winner and the highlight of many from Markus' Amsterdam '08 compilation also indicated that it is heralded quite highly by the listeners.
The original is indicative of the requirements for a track to become a Coldharbour classic. Powerful progressive moods, with a trademark topline melody to deliver maximum effect in the clubs and festivals.
For the full package, Markus has assembled a group of young, up and coming names who have had an impressive 2008. First, enter fellow Miami resident Element One. Fresh from his devastating production Guanacaste, which made an appearance on Markus' Armada at Ibiza CD recently, he applies his strong, energetic bassline to the original, with impressive results. His remix also picked up the Global Selection prize on Global DJ Broadcast in June.
Last but not least are Leicester pair Steve Allen & Ben Alonzi, who have worked a trancier version, geared for those with more uplifting tastes. The track has been supported by Markus with a play on his Evolution radio show.
It is not just Markus Schulz who has supported the track vigorously. Sleeping In Airports has received plays from Ferry Corsten, Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Solarstone and Agnelli & Nelson themselves.
Sleeping In Airports has taken a long time to touch down and receive a full release, but now that it is here, it is most certainly worth the wait.
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Global DJ Broadcast August 7th 2008
World Tour - Tokyo, Japan
With Markus Schulz
Markus Schulz (Recorded Live From ageHa Nightclub in Tokyo - July 20th 2008)
01. Coldplay - Life in Technicolor (Markus Schulz Intro Edit)
02. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Big Room Remix)
03. Timmy & Tommy - Full Tiltin (Joint Operations Centre Remix)
04. Hammer & Herbick Featuring Boytronic - You (Dyor Remix)
05. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub / Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
06. Sia - Buttons (Markus Schulz Return To Coldharbour Dub)
07. Markus Schulz - The New World
08. Markus Schulz Featuring Dauby - Perfect (Agnelli & Nelson Remix)
09. Derelict - Rescue Me (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
10. Robert Burian - Vegas
11. Adam Van Baker - Tigra (Michael Angelo & Jim Electro Tech Mix)
12. Marco V & Sander Van Doorn - Organic
13. Nalin & Kane - Beachball (Remix)
14. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix)
15. Markus Schulz - Fly To Colors (Genix Remix)
16. Morandi - Angels (Bobina Megadrive Dub Mix)
17. Lange & Gareth Emery vs. Signalrunners - Another Aria, Another Epica (Markus Schulz Mashup)
18. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub vs. Coldharbour Intro Mix)
19. Paul Webster Presents JPW - Engaged (Markus Schulz Big Room Reconstruction)
20. Markus Schulz Featuring Andy Moor - Daydream (Lemon & Einar K Uplifting Remix)
21. Drax & Scott Mac - Must Have Been a Dream (Mac Zimms Remix)
22. tyDi - Russia (Melodic Mix / Markus Schulz Rework)
23. Markus Schulz Featuring Carrie Skipper - Lost Cause (Mike EFEX Remix)
24. Elevation - Biscayne
01. Markus Schulz feat. Andy Moor - Daydream (Lemon & Einar K Uplifting Remix) [Coldharbour Recordings]
02. Mr. Pit - Shana (Duderstadt Progressive Dub) [Coldharbour Recordings]
03. Majai - Phoria (Elevation Remix) [Tetsuo]
04. Cramp - Deadline (Original Mix) [Armada - from Armada at Ibiza the unmixed versions]
05. Marc Marberg with Kyau & Albert - Neo Love (Original Mix) [Euphonic]
06. Marco V & Sander van Doorn - Organic (Original Mix) [In Charge]
07. Vengeance - Temptation (Denga & Manus Remix) [A State Of Trance]
08. Alex M.O.R.P.H. & Woody van Eyden feat. Michelle Citrin - Turn It On (Funabashi Remix) [Vandit]
09. Heatbeat - Geek Love (Thr3shold Remix) [Soundpiercing]
10. Wippenberg pres. Sphaera - Back (Original Mix) [Armada - from Armada at Ibiza the unmixed versions)
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Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR050
Release Date: July 28th 2008
Original Mix
Benya Remix
Lemon & Einar K Progressive Remix
Lemon & Einar K Uplifting Remix
Ormatie Remix
Ronski Speed Remix
The fifth single release from Markus Schulz's album Progression, and the fiftieth release on Coldharbour Recordings, would be regarded by many as the most eagerly anticipated of them all.
When news broke that Markus had been working alongside Andy Moor in a production capacity, many regarded it as a match made in heaven. They were not disappointed, as Daydream dominated dancefloors across Ibiza and all the major summer festivals in 2007.
Daydream holds some memories of personal reflection, particularly for Andy Moor. The track was dedicated to his late uncle Douglas Hall, who sadly died of illness last year. Daydream will forever be dedicated to his memory, and therefore many people can claim a common rapport to the track in moments of sadness and sympathy.
With the remix package finally completed, it looks set to be the biggest release on Coldharbour Recordings to date.
The original mix is nicely complimented by an effort from two of Coldharbour's rising stars, Benya, and Ormatie. Already receiving support from Matt Darey, the talented Dane produces yet another masterpiece in manipulating melody in his own unique style, and is sure to have a great appeal among regular Global DJ Broadcast listeners. Russian Ormatie's take will resonate with the more down-tempo and progressive minded of listeners, ideal for any afterhours set.
However, with the big room clubs in mind, Markus brought in some heavyweights to deliver the knockout effect. Step up German Ronski Speed, who delivers a tough, pounding tech style atmosphere which has proved popular with DJs such as Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren.
Lastly, but by no means least, Norwegian duo Lemon & Einar K provide two interpretations of Daydream. So impressed was Markus of their track Anticipation, he asked them to produce a Progressive Mix and an Uplifting Mix. The Progressive Mix has already been supported hugely by Andy Moor himself, with plays on his live sets and podcast.
The Uplifting Remix has been hammered by Dutch master Ferry Corsten at every live gig in the past four months. Markus himself unleashed it to the Winter Music Conference audience in Miami, and has become his most requested track in any of his live gig and festival appearances throughout the summer. Listeners to Global DJ Broadcast have awarded the accolade of Global Selection winner to the remix on both occasions Markus gave it a spin on his World Tour series.
It is somewhat appropriate that Daydream signifies the landmark of Coldharbour Recordings celebrating 50 releases. Daydream allows us to reflect on the past, think about the presents, and look forward to the future.
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1165 days, 50 releases.
On Monday May 30th 2005, .due to his immense growth in popularity around the world, Markus Schulz was rewarded with the opportunity to express his musical vision beyond his radio show and live sets, and Coldharbour Recordings was born.
The label allowed Markus Schulz to give his cherished crown jewels in his Global DJ Broadcast sets an identity, a home. The name has a true meaning, due to Markus' time living on Coldharbour Lane in the London suburbs, where he found the inspiration to discover his true inner expression musically. Every release on the label has to have that distinctive sound, one that resonates with the soul in the unique way only a Coldharbour record can.
From the outset, Markus' mission statement on the label was clear - to give the best up and coming talent a platform to launch, or enhance, their careers. Today, he still lives to that promise, and those who have seized the opportunity with both hands have already become part of Coldharbour folklore.
If you browse through Coldharbur's discography, one can clearly identify the tracks that have influenced Markus Schulz's sound throughout the Global DJ Broadcast era.
So lets take a trip back and remember the early days, and see how far Coldharbour Recordings has come in just over three short years.
The summer of 2005 was dominated by Hammer & Bennett's "Language". With the original being given a berth on a previous Coldharbour Selections, two additional remixes would prove to dominate dancefloors all summer long, particularly highlighted by Markus sets in places such as GodsKitchen in England, Spirit in New York City, and Labour of Love in Toronto. The people in question were Markus' protégé Elevation, and Columbia's Santiago Nino, delivering his then trademark dub tech interpretation, with outstanding results.
That very summer also saw the breakthrough of several names, such as Funabashi, Niklas Harding and Kenneth Thomas, with their tracks "Daylight", "Ice Beach" and "Tonic" respectively. Today, KT has moved on to become one of Paul Oakenfold's selected disciples and tours the United States regularly, Niklas Harding has seen his gig itinerary increase rapidly, with regular appearances across Europe, and Funabashi continue to feature on Coldharbour in a remix capacity, remixing forthcoming releases by Hammer & Herbick feat. Boytronic and Mr. Pit. The three tracks mentioned were a fixture for many of the world's top DJs, firmly putting Coldharbour Recordings on the map.
American Noel Sanger has been a staple of the label, with remixes released in 2005 (Keo Nozari's "Close Enough"), 2006 (Seroya's "Beautiful") and 2007 (Flash Brothers feat. Tiff Lacey "Stay"). His wife, Dauby, of course featured on vocal duty for Markus' monster hit from 2008, "Perfect".
2006 proved to be a breaththrough year for another Dane named Ben Bording, better known to many as Benya. He has continued to go from strength to strength since his debut appearance on Coldharbour Selections with his wonderfully mysterious "Prometheus", providing remixes for Jan Johnston Meets J Joy's "Rush" and Markus' latest release "Daydream".
The summertime proved to be another successful period for the label, notably with the inclusion of piano-laden hit "Collision" by New York's Chuck Luis. However, that summer will forever be remembered as the time vocalist Karen Overton brought back a 1994 hit by Billie Ray Martin back to life, "Your Loving Arms". Furthermore, Markus teamed up with Elevation to create a little bootleg of the track, exclusively for Markus' live sets. When Markus gave a debut the track in Miami for Winter Music Conference, the reaction was overwhelming. Such was the demand for the track following plays at festivals such as Global Gathering and Nature One, the remix saw a full release on Coldharbour Selections, and remains an anthem today.
2007 would be the year that Coldharbour favourite Andrew Bennett shined, with three full releases which many regard as some of the best the label has had to offer. "Menar", "Safe From Harm" and in particular "Heaven Sent" struck a unique rapport with Global DJ Broadcast listeners, as it received the accolade of Global Selection on no less than 4 occasions - a record yet to be broken. Andrew has also featured on several other tracks on remix duties, notably for Markus' collaboration with Chakra, entitled "I Am".
The year would also be dominated by one of Markus' trademark mashups. Taking the vocals of Ronski Speed's The Space We Are and weaving it with Rex Mundi's Perspective, the dominant "Perspective Space" was born, and destroyed dancefloors and festivals worldwide, from Trance Energy to Sensation White, Planetlove to Monster Massive, and everywhere in between.
Late 2007 and early 2008 resulted in a mini-Polish invasion to the label, with groups Sonic Division and Anguilla Project (Skytech) establishing themselves as names to watch out for in the future. With tracks such as "Bulky Hero" and "Floating Clouds" respectively already synonymous with Global DJ Broadcast, we certainly have not heard the last from these guys.
On Global DJ Broadcast in 2008, Markus Schulz opened up his show for the year by debuting what would transpire to be a pure dancefloor smash, as Canadian Arnej delivered "They Always Come Back". It was a track impossible to ignore, as it became one of the real anthems throughout Markus' Australian tour in March.
However, 2008 so far has belonged to Romania's Adrian Ivan, aka Mr. Pit. Following on from his Coldharbour Selections appearance in 2007 with "Isolarium", his double EP release "Shana / Love You More" has delivered an immense reaction throughout all of trance music, receiving support from many of the big DJs on the world circuit. Looking forward, Mr. Pit will feature beyond the 50th, with his new vocal smash "Back For More".
Last but not least, Coldharbour Recordings would not be Coldharbour Recordings were it not for the headline releases by the label owner himself. Markus Schulz commenced proceedings on May 30th 2005 with the release of "First Time", and on July 28th 2008, he celebrates the 50th release in style, with the wonderfully epic "Daydream", which many regard as a major contender to scoop track of the year. From Without You Near to Never Be The Same Again, Cause You Know to Perfect, there have been many memories along the way for Markus Schulz and Global DJ Broadcast fans, and the time has come to celebrate in reflection, and anticipate what the future holds in the next 50 releases.
It is impossible to deny that the Coldharbour sound has failed to shape the landscape of trance today. As we look to the future of the label, you can expect releases and remixes from names such as Agnelli & Nelson, Element One, Mr. Pit, Funabashi, Dyor, Blake Jarrell and Jody Wisternoff, to name but a few.
Let's raise a toast to Coldharbour Recordings, and here's to the next 50.
