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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.
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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)
Now available to purchase at http://www.beatport.com
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.
Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings Red
Release Code: COLD007
Release Date: July 21st 2008
Mesjah
Sunrise In Georgia
Georgia's Evol Waves makes his second appearance in four months on Coldharbour Recordings Red, with another double EP release. While the two tracks are different, the funky, electro-influenced melody remains consistent in both.
Mesjah was huge for Markus Schulz in his Australian tour back in March, and this continued through Winter Music Conference. Sunrise In Georiga has a more emotional offering and has received several plays on Global DJ Broadcast. Either way, you are guaranteed a quality reaction from anyone who hears the tracks.
Both track look set to be popular fixtures on Ibiza dancefloors, and with good reason. You can purchase either track from all download portals from Monday July 21st.
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