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Markus Schulz - Progression

Forthcoming Album Markus Schulz - Release 2nd July 2007



Markus Schulz�s star is in the ascendance. Following the release of his debut artist album, he�s jumped to number 19 in the prestigious DJ Top 100, enjoyed huge success with his Ibiza 2006 CD, seen his weekly Global DJ Broadcast radio show syndicated to over 30 stations worldwide, and travelled everywhere from Australia to Russia, China to Trinidad, and many other destinations along the way.

His stunning second artist album, Progression, is the result of these experiences, and offers listeners a slice of his trademark dark, melodic trance alongside beautiful chilled tracks, guitars, and sublime vocals. Says Markus, �Progression was conceived in the summer, whereas the debut album was done and released in winter, so Progression is less dark, and more influenced by sunny days in Miami. �Trinidad to Miami� was actually written while I was flying over the ocean with the sun shining on the water, and encapsulates that feeling of optimism and happiness.�

While some artists might find it hectic putting together an album with so much going on, Markus thrives on the inspiration he finds in his two bases � Miami and Berlin � and gigs everywhere in between. �I can't do one without the other - playing for the crowd makes me excited and gives me ideas for getting into the studio. When I�m in the studio, I can�t wait to play out what I�m making and seeing people react to it � the processes feed off each other. �

The album kicks off with Markus Schulz vs Chakra�s �I Am�, Markus� take on one of his all time favourite records, for which Chakra supplied the vocals with their blessing. Other highlights include Daydream, with a vocal guest spot from Carrie Skipper, who also puts in an appearance on Lost Cause, and Daydream with Andy Moore, the sun soaked �Let It Go�, and a collaboration with Markus� prot�g� Mike Targansky, aka Elevation. Iberian chill out comes in the form of �On A Wave� featuring Anita Kelsey, while �Cause You Know� is a rock influenced, mid tempo ballad. �An artist album is very different to a mix CD � a mix is a snapshot of what you�re playing at that time, while an artist album is a bigger expression of what�s inside you artistically, so it�s amazing to watch the crowd react to your own creation,� says Markus. A Progression Tour is now planned, and the audio and visual assault promises to be unmissable.

�When I grew up listening to music it had a huge influence on me, and made me who I am, so when I make my own music I do it with the listener in mind and try and recreate that one on one feeling I�ve always had. It�s something that gets you through hard times, is a soundtrack to good times, and touches you in a unique way. I�m really proud of this album, and I hope people playing it will love it as much as I do.�

Tracklist:
01: I Am (vs Chakra)
02: Spilled Cranberries
03: On A Wave (Feat Anita Kelsey)
04: Lost Cause (Feat Carrie Skipper)
05: Mainstage
06: Fly To Colors
07: Let It Go
08: Daydream (Feat Andy Moor)
09: SLA9
10: Perfect (Feat Dauby)
11: Trinidad To Miami
12: Cause You Know (Feat Departure)
13 Cause You Know (Is This The End) (Feat Departure)

Preview of "Cause You Know & Daydream" are on the link below !!!!

http://www.armadamusic.com

I heard Daydream and that song is amazing.

Looks good. Enjoyed his previous album.

Very much looking forward to this, Markus's productions are usually top class, really like 'Fly To Colours' & 'Daydream' sounds lush

Can't wait for this. He's still all about quality.

This better be a whole lot more innovative and entertaining than Without You Near.

I doubt it... l� sigh.

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Originally posted by Ted Promo This better be a whole lot more innovative and entertaining than Without You Near. I doubt it... l� sigh.

I thought "Without You Near" was very innovative. Lots of unique synths and effects made it one of a kind IMO.

Updated the post with the full pic of the album cover. Anyways, I think this is gonna be a great album for the Summer.

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Originally posted by TigerClaw Updated the post with the full pic of the album cover. Anyways, I think this is gonna be a great album for the Summer.

Maybe because you are his #1 Fanboy?

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Originally posted by UWM Maybe because you are his #1 Fanboy?

what is with your obsession over fanboys and fangirls? are they the bane of your existence?

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Originally posted by Erotic Buddha what is with your obsession over fanboys and fangirls? are they the bane of your existence?

Because I've used the word twice in the past few days that means that I am obsessed with them? Maybe you'd be better off spending less time obsessing over what I am posting.

what is with the photo?

it's almost like he is a mass produced robot coming out of an assembly line

imagine that

lol, "Progression" - what a predictable title.

In any event, I'll still give this one a listen just like I did the last one.

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Originally posted by nefardec what is with the photo? it's almost like he is a mass produced robot coming out of an assembly line imagine that

Cyberdine Systems model 101 w/ Markus Schulz skin.

Well, the track names are definitely forgettable.

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Originally posted by RJT lol, "Progression" - what a predictable title.

Yeah, really. Sounds more like the name of a radioshow hosted by some amateur Schulz-copy cat DJ.

I already hate the cover too :/

Won't be anything good...

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Originally posted by nefardec what is with the photo? it's almost like he is a mass produced robot coming out of an assembly line imagine that

Don't you know it's in all EDM artists' contract that the album covers have to be the artist staring moodily into the distance. It's just that cool.

Heard the samples @ the armada site yesterday and I must say it sounds really promising. Hope there will follow some more samples.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery Don't you know it's in all EDM artists' contract that the album covers have to be the artist staring moodily into the distance. It's just that cool.

Guess Armin broke the mould then with his head against the wall pose?

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Originally posted by ThomasNeil Guess Armin broke the mould then with his head against the wall pose?

Yeah, but he still looked moody.

I'd never been that big of a fan of Markus' tracks and remixes in the past, but then I heard his Without You Near album and I just loved it - it had so much emotion, variety and fantastic production.

You can tell he put a lot of effort into doing something more special than just a collection of similar-sounding club tracks, which was perhaps what many were expecting and is often what you get with dance artist albums.

So I'm definitely looking forward to this new album, hope it's as good as the last one

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I cannot stand Markus Schulz, his productions are bland and boring, his sets and radio show even more so barring a few high points now and then. His style of production does absolutely nothing for me. Won't be anywhere near this one this summer.

'Never be the same Again' is my personal worst track of 2006

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Originally posted by Clovis Well, the track names are definitely forgettable.

I wonder what type of track should remind me of 'spilled cranberries'.

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