Last month, through the release of ‘TH3RTY’, his epic in scope and thirty-strong-scale artist album, Mark Sherry marked a significant career waypoint (the clue being in the title!). Within five days of release, it’d hit #1 on the Beatport’s Trance chart and had entered the UK Official Album Downloads Charts at #73, but Mr. Sherry’s never been one to rest on those types of laurels. True to his 24-7 / 365 nature, he’s straight back to the fore today with his new single, ‘Heroes’.
They say ‘never meet your heroes’, but here, Mark’s gone one further and worked with one. Writing on Facebook in early March, he said: “I wrote 'Heroes with the incredible singer songwriter Sarah Howells! I've been a huge fan of Sarah ever since she released the amazing 'Find Yourself' with John O’Callaghan in 2009, so working with her on this one was genuinely a dream come true,”
With great power comes great responsibility, but Mark doesn’t care a jot about that! ‘Heroes’ is built on charging bass, galloping drums, furious snares, grinding FX and sub-riffs designed to get inside your mind! Sarah’s instantly recognisable (not to mention catchy) vocals capture the mood of Mark’s surging, stay-up-forever production. As she hits its chorus, he backs her to the fullest with his plucked strings, rippling synths and deeply moving piano notes.
March-Madness personified, ‘Heroes’ releases today through all good sales and streaming channels. Find it ‘here’.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Mark Sherry has masterfully brought the beloved singer Sarah Howells back to the forefront with their remarkable collaboration "Heroes," featured on his recent album release. This track, clocking in at a heady 140 BPM, stands as an exemplary fusion of tech trance innovation infused with uplifting elements, designed to elevate listeners to unprecedented heights. From a technical perspective, the track showcases psy tech trance basslines that are characterized by their deep, rolling energy, perfectly complemented by aggressive kicks and raw, punchy drums. This combination lays a robust foundation that drives the track forward with relentless force. The inclusion of acid overtones adds a gritty, raw texture, further enhancing the track’s dynamic range. Sarah Howells delivers an anthemic vocal performance that shines brilliantly against this intricate soundscape. Her voice, both powerful and emotive, captures the essence of the track’s theme, which urges listeners to discover the hero within themselves. Her vocal delivery is not merely an addition but a pivotal element that resonates with the core message of empowerment and self-discovery. The production technique employed during the breakdown is particularly noteworthy. Here, Mark Sherry introduces expansive orchestral strings and potent anthemic synths, which converge to create a grand, cinematic atmosphere. This section of the track seamlessly blends with the overall theme, providing a moment of introspection and emotional upliftment before transitioning back into the driving energy of the main sequence. The track's structure cleverly incorporates sections with more subdued indie dance influences, including a spoken vocal part that complements the rough, edgy sounds characteristic of Mark Sherry’s style. These elements together maintain the track's underground, dark aura, which appeals to both trance aficionados and new listeners alike. Overall, "Heroes" stands out as a testament to Mark Sherry’s production prowess and vision, balancing raw electronic foundations with Sarah Howells’s crystalline vocal contributions. This track is destined to earn applause from the trance community, delivering pure auditory gold that resonates with its powerful message and technical brilliance. #PureGold Love IT. [/content]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
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[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]
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