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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.
Unsaid
Markus Schulz Lyrics
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All the words I held I kept for that special day
The right moment never came
I wanted thank
Cause so much of me I knew that I got from you
But I never took the chance
If I only I got there before it was too late
If only I could turn back time
Love never died when you left
Sun rising as the world turns
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could′nt have my say
You know it's rising to a new day
Time went by so fast
And I thought I had all the time in the world
To clean, to make amends
If I only I got there before it was too late
If only I could turn back time
The sun keeps on rising
Love never died when you left
Sun rising as the world turns
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could′nt have my say
You know it's rising to a new day
And I know it...
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could'nt have my say
You know it′s rising to a new day
And I know it...
The sun keeps on rising
Love never died when you left
Sun rising as the world turns
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could′nt have my say
You know it's rising to a new day
And I know it...
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could′nt have my say
You know it's rising to a new day
And I know it...
The sun keeps on rising
And even if I could′nt have my say
You know it's rising to a new day
The song "Unsaid" by Markus Schulz touches on the theme of regret and the consequences of leaving things unsaid. The lyrics describe the feeling of having so much to say but never finding the right moment or opportunity to express those words, resulting in feelings of guilt and remorse. The singer wishes they had expressed their gratitude and acknowledged the influence of another person earlier in their life, recognizing the missed chance to do so. However, even though the person has passed away, the sun keeps on rising, and life continues to move forward.
Furthermore, the repeated phrase "the sun keeps on rising" serves as a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Despite the pain and regret, life moves on, and every new day brings the opportunity to start afresh. The song conveys the message to not hold back and to seize the moment to express love and gratitude while there is still a chance.
In essence, "Unsaid" is an emotional tribute to absent loved ones, reminding us to cherish the time we have with the people we care about and to avoid leaving things unsaid.
Line by Line Meaning
So much left unsaid
There are a lot of unspoken words between Markus and the person he addresses in this song
All the words I held I kept for that special day
Markus Schulz was keeping the words he wanted to say for a particular occasion
The right moment never came
Unfortunately, the appropriate time for Markus to express his feelings never presented itself.
I wanted thank
Markus wanted to show appreciation to someone but never got to.
Cause so much of me I knew that I got from you
Markus feels that some of his personality and traits come from the person he's addressing.
But I never took the chance
Markus was too scared to take the opportunity to show his gratitude and let the other person know his feelings.
If I only I got there before it was too late
Markus regrets not expressing his feelings earlier, before some sort of change happened.
If only I could turn back time
If Markus could go back in time, he would make sure to say what he wanted and needed to say to this person.
The sun keeps on rising
Despite everything that's happening, life still goes on.
Love never died when you left
Even though the person Markus is addressing is gone, the feelings haven't left with them.
Sun rising as the world turns
The cycle of life continues despite anything that happens; the sun rises every day.
And even if I could′nt have my say
Even if Markus wasn't able to express how he felt, the sun still keeps rising and the world still keeps turning.
You know it's rising to a new day
Every day is a new opportunity for Markus to express his feelings and move forward.
Time went by so fast
Time passed by quickly without Markus being able to act or speak up.
And I thought I had all the time in the world
Markus assumed that he would have more time to express himself, but unfortunately, this wasn't the case.
To clean, to make amends
Markus wanted to make things right and heal any past hurts or misunderstandings.
And I know it...
Markus understands that the sun will always rise, but he also understands that it's never too late to try and make up for lost time.
Writer(s): Raz Nitzan, Adrian J Broekhuyse, Markus Schulz
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.