1. Original Mix
2. Radio Edit
First State's previous single "Humanoid" harvested massive support and marked the successful trail he's been on since his release of "Holding On" with Max C, "Why So Serious", as recorded with the young Boston native Jake Shanahan and "Seeing Stars", which featured Sarah Howells.
Add to that First State's recent double mix compilation “The Whole Nine Yards 2: Jakarta - Amsterdam”, which was the ultimate result of a year of traveling the world, seeing new faces, visiting new places and hearing new music, and all that inspiration now clearly seeps through in his single releases and it's obvious that his sound is not just evolving into a new directions; it also consistently leads to one hit after the other.
"Battle Of Hearts" aims straight for the heart of those who dig First State's copious, trademark use of synths. Carefully composing his production around Fenja's luscious vocals, First State drops the beat a few times for calmly floating strings and guitar-like melody lines, preparing the dancers for when he brings the beat back. "Battle Of Hearts" is prime-cut, hands in the air, outdoor material that may well reach the top of the radio charts.
Dimitri Kechagias review: The superb record label Magik Muzik that was the main label for Dj Tiesto releases continues to unleash brilliant tracks one after the other non stop so better be sure to keep yourself updated with Magik Muzik. Latest track to come out from this top record label is the magnificent new single by First State aka Sander van Dien called Battle of Hearts featuring the well known singer Fenja. Here we deal with a magnificent production that is the highest quality of course and belongs to what I term as festival progressive house and other call it simply Swedish epic prog house. Very tight and super solid production that has the drive and energy to keep you dancing and moving with sweet melancholic melody in the breakdown that allow the incredible Fenja to come out on the top and sing her sing a long lyrics that you will learn by heart in order to sing them back to your favourite dj when he/she will drop it in his/her dj set. The climax is the most effective that you can get with huge hair raising euphoric synths and feel good submelodies underneath along with the lovely vocals. Sander delivers constantly the goods and Battle of Hearts deserves to reach the highest top of audience purchase power and djs trend setting charts. Summer Anthem Guaranteed. Love IT!
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