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Markus Schulz is a man on a mission. He dreams of meeting the world. This dream just might be possible. Currently number 8 on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s Poll and 5th on the TranceAddict.com Top 250 DJ’s Poll, Markus has been travelling the world playing his personal brand of ‘dark, moody, melodic trance’ and meeting as many people as possible.
Over the past three years, Markus has crossed the globe on an almost constant basis. From Australia to Russia and as far away as China and Trinidad. Along with playing his hometown of Miami. Markus was also found in Ibiza at his summer residency at Amnesia; The Two Tribes Tour in Australia and New Zealand; Tomorrowland in Belgium; Mysterland and Trance Energy in The Netherlands; Nature One in Germany; Distant Heat in Jordan as well as clubs and in Kuala Lumpur, Romania, Czech Republic, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, UK, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and the list goes on.
Global DJ Broadcast, Markus’ weekly radio show, can now be heard on over 30 stations worldwide. His very special ‘Ibiza Summer Sessions’ debuted in the summer of 2006. Wanting to give the listener the feeling of being part of the Ibiza summer, Markus planned each week with the best guest DJs and hottest music from the Balearic Islands. The mission was to bring Ibiza to those who couldn’t be there and add to the experience of those who were. And it worked. New stations the world over grabbed up the show for their audiences. Markus reached out through the airwaves to meet more people and touch their lives.
His stunning second artist album, Progression, was a cumulation of these experiences, and offers listeners a slice of his trademark of 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."
"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."
2008 kicked off with the release of his fourth compilation for Armada Music, ‘Amsterdam ‘08’, and Markus couldn’t be happier about its origins – Amsterdam is his spiritual home thanks to the overwhelming passion of the people resident there. “I always choose cities that are dear tome for my annual mix compilation” says Markus. “I just love Amsterdam, I feel a real connection there – my friends there are like my family. The people of Holland were one of the first to embrace and accept me and my sound, so it was the natural choice to do the 08 mix there.”
2008 was set to bring more dates in Australia, as well as Asia and South America. His ‘Progression’ World Tour was a big success. Markus: “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.”
With no plans for slowing down anytime soon, Markus just might meet the world after all.
I AM
Markus Schulz Lyrics
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I am desire and despair
I am your glow inside your beating heart
I am the love that leads you there
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the darkness where you disappear
I am the light that leads you safe
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am your soul, I am your soul
The lyrics to Markus Schulz's song "I Am" speak to the idea of self-discovery and embracing all aspects of oneself, both positive and negative. The opening lines, "I am your truth, I am your destiny, I am desire and despair," suggest that the singer is all-encompassing and cannot be boxed into one label or category. The line "I am your glow inside your beating heart" could be interpreted as a romantic love or a deeper sense of self-love and self-acceptance.
The contrasting lines "I am the darkness where you disappear, I am the light that leads you safe" suggest that the singer acknowledges the darker areas of one's psyche but also offers a guiding light towards safety and security. The closing line, "I am your pleasure and your pain, I am your soul, I am your soul" brings the song full circle and reinforces the idea that the singer is all-encompassing and deeply tied to the listener's sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
I am your truth, I am your destiny
I represent the path you are meant to follow and the reality you seek.
I am desire and despair
I am the source of your innermost yearnings and your moments of hopelessness.
I am your glow inside your beating heart
I am the warmth and radiance you feel within yourself when you are happy and content.
I am the love that leads you there
I am the force that propels you towards your deepest desires and the relationships that matter most to you.
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the essence of who you truly are and the guiding voice within you.
I am the darkness where you disappear
I am the shadowy side of your personality that you may be trying to suppress or hide away from others.
I am the light that leads you safe
I am the source of reassurance and guidance when you feel lost or uncertain.
I am the shepherd of your laughter and your tears
I am the protector and nurturer of your emotions, both joyful and sorrowful.
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am the one who brings you happiness and elation, as well as pain and suffering.
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am present in all aspects of your being, always there to guide you towards the right path.
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ceetun
Got a collection of over 1200 hrs. trance music, and after all these years this is still my absolute number 1 of all (trance-) times. Brilliant mesmerizing mix, incromprehensible it got so little attention.
Youri Klijn
One of the best tracks ever.. Remember my first time Markus, he opened with this track on ASOT300 afterparty
David Burton
YES!
Serge
De las mejores qué hay! La escuché hace como 10 años atrás y aún es estupenda!
Armando C
This song is amazing at the gym
rtx
my uni gym always put it, he is on fire
holmesy2k8
First time I heard this it blew me away. Perfect opener to his album.
Kelly
This song really resonates for people in certain spiritual connections
szymanOc
muszę to napisać po polsku, otóż dokładnie ten tytuł pojawił się dzisiaj w mojej głowie
i jak zawsze jest zajebisty
Robert Chorny
Deep trance and lyrics