Some artistic unions are really only a matter of time. As is the case with the first in-studio teaming between stylistically adventurous producer, songwriter and turntable titan Markus Schulz and composer, singer and all round high-achieving musical polymath, BT!
Over the last few months both Markus and BT have been in the coproduction zone, not least with the debut paring of Schulz and ATB on “Heartbeat” and the Brian Transeau and Ferry Corsten link-up “1997.” This month their production roads converge on one shared opus – the result of which is the almighty “I Need Love.”
The track naturally is every bit the sum of its artists’ parts, but further – as the 350th release on Coldharbour Recordings – is a dual landmark for Markus. “I Need Love” sees both producers working the studio controls and additional sees BT owning its moving vocal quarter.
Setting the track’s framework up a storm, the pair contrast the march of its drums and percussive skip with the moodily prowling presence of its intro riffs. With keener balance still, BT’s from-within lyrics and expressive vocals penetrate soul-deep, whilst drop-side Markus counterweights the pathos with the glorious chime of his mainline.
Coldharbour’s 350th drops onto streaming platforms and downloads stores on July 26.
Tracklist:
- Markus Schulz & BT – I Need Love (Original Mix)
- Markus Schulz & BT – I Need Love (Extended Remix)
