Born in Germany, Markus emigrated to the United States when he was 13. In his late teens he encountered his first experience with electronic dance music, an interest which he pursued further by opting to establish a career as a DJ. This lead to opportunities such as resident at “The Works” in Phoenix, hosting a radio show “Edge Factor” and running the label “Plastik Records” along with C.L. McSpadden.
However, whilst living in Arizona, Markus struggled to find a definition of sound which left him inspired. After exhausting all the avenues he could possibly pursue, he decided to move to London in an effort to consolidate his future, and resided in his studio on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton. The two years he spent there would prove to be the most crucial in his professional life.
Markus returned to the States and decided to settle with his family in the warm climates of Miami, Florida. His first break arrived however when he was contacted by Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren, regarding the use of one of his tracks “You Won’t See Me Cry”, on Armin’s compilation album Boundaries of Imagination. This marked the point where many fans first became exposed to Markus’ “Coldharbour” sound.
In 2002, Miami based radio station Party 93.1 appointed Markus to be their representative at the Winter Music Conference in March of that year, and two months later Markus was handed the opportunity to showcase his talents with a weekly show on the station, and Global DJ Broadcast was born.
This marked the point where Markus’ following as a DJ really took off, because of the exposure he received on the international stage through online radio stations. What started as the beginning of a solid friendship between himself and Armin had blossomed into a very successful professional relationship, resulting in Markus being signed to Armin’s label Armada. This allowed Markus to play alongside Armin at many of the massive clubs and festivals worldwide hosting Armada events.
Late 2003 saw Markus release what would turn out to be the first track on the album, Clear Blue. The monstrous response he received for this track propelled his name to the forefront of many in terms of production standards. It was a sound that was very unique, not quite progressive, not quite full-on trance, but something blurred in between.
In 2005 another child label from the Armada stable was born, Coldharbour Recordings, thus allowing Markus to provide his favourite tracks with a platform to do well on full releases. However, the album has been the one thing that Markus’ legion of followers have been longing with most anticipation, something that will prove to be yet another significant step in his career.
I AM
Markus Schulz vs Chakra 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 of Markus Schulz vs Chakra's song I Am convey a message of self-discovery and introspection. The repetition of the phrase “I am” emphasizes the importance of owning and acknowledging one’s true self. The line “I am your truth, I am your destiny” suggests that we cannot escape from our destiny, and it is essential to recognize it to live a fulfilling life. The lines “I am desire and despair” and “I am your pleasure and your pain” suggest that life is full of ups and downs, and accepting this duality is necessary to grow as an individual.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of love and the role it plays in our lives. “I am the love that leads you there” implies that love can be a guiding force in our lives, while “I am your pleasure and your pain” suggests that love can be both a source of joy and heartbreak.
Overall, the lyrics of “I am” encourage self-reflection and acceptance of one’s true self, recognizing the role of destiny and duality in life, and acknowledging the importance of love in personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I am your truth, I am your destiny
I am everything that makes up your fate and reality
I am desire and despair
I am the conflicting emotions of wanting and disappointment
I am your glow inside your beating heart
I am the warmth and light that ignites your passion
I am the love that leads you there
I am the force that guides you towards the things you desire
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the inner essence of who you truly are
I am the darkness where you disappear
I am the abyss that consumes you when you succumb to negativity
I am the light that leads you safe
I am the beacon of hope that helps you navigate through the darkness
I am the shepherd of your laughter and your tears
I am the one who watches over your emotions, both happy and sad
I am your pleasure and your pain
I am the source of both your joy and suffering
I am your soul, I am your soul
I am the eternal part of you that transcends the physical world
Writer(s): Markus Schulz, Stephen Christopher Jones, Andrew Boysen Jr, Richard Louis Simmonds Copyright: Neil A Kjos Music Company, Cloud 9 Holland Music Publishing, Chrysalis Music Ltd.
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