Getting the airwaves lit, Markus & JES' original vision for 'Calling For Love' proved to be every bit the smash at radio as it was a streaming juggernaut. With it daytime potential more than realised, Markus has retrained the single's sights on more afterdark areas.
To that end he sought out four of the trance scene's most skilled & able, specifically Pavel Khvaleev, Hazem Beltagui, Marcus Santoro and DRYM. With all hands to the pump/shoulders to the wheel - from the atmospheric to the elevating - the quartet have ranged 'Calling' out across the trance spectrum.
Embarking at the cooler, end, Egyptian-born/Parisian-based Hazem Beltagui's 'Deep Extended Mix' pretty much says it all. Lending next-level lament to JES' searing, searching song, he establishes its more ethereal side early, calibrating his mix to develop steadily through its prog-trance framework.
For his interpretation, former Moonbeam man Pavel Khvaleev delivers a nothing-less-than exceptional treatment. A master-class in nuance, detail and painstaking production nous, his understated intro belies a floor-rocking heart, whose techier intents have 'Calling's mercury rising again.
Next to the mixing desk is Aussie newcomer Marcus Santoro, who's been making quakes with his of-late releases on F.S.O.E., Wake Your Mind and Statement!. He tweaks the elevation of Markus & JES' collective debut, angling it distinctly into primetime territory. Turning in a booming, squelch-fuelled floor carnivore, he smartly contrasts it in the drop with a piano-lit spotlighting of JES' song.
Tying the package off, on their rework DRYM (pka Dart Rayne & Yura Moonlight) turn uplift into an artform. Supremely crafted sequences built, layer on layer over running bass, which ultimately sees the mix rise to its zenith and rain a godly synth-storm onto the floor!
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Vocals and Lyrics[/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"]Markus Schulz & JES - Calling For Love [The Remixes][/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The first ever collaboration between Markus Schulz and JES was a massive success and now we are treated first class with the excellent package of outstanding remixes. Firstly the hypnotic Pavel Khvaleev remix who adds his very emotional dreamy progressive version with deep pulsating basslines, hypnotic synths and cinematic sound design that makes instantly the difference and elevates the track to the next level. Hazem Beltagui remix goes in the deep progressive trance direction with rolling drums, chunky basslines and hi-nrg synthy line recalling 80's electro pop. The vocal sounds in its right place and their is definitely something very magical on it you can discover in his intro mix as well. Marcus Santoro builds great reputation and his remix is full on proglifting trance with heavy drums, punchy kicks, rough bass leading to the very long and teasing chilling out breakdown that will keep your ears fixed in its smooth sound scenery. The DRYM remix takes the track in the uplifting trance territory with heavy metallic basslines, bouncy drums, psy tech trance influences and great emotional breakdown leading on the very to the point euphoric hands in the air climax that will definitely send you to outer space and beyond. Top and varied remix package to satisfy wide variety of audiences #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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