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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 

Category: Music
Markus Schulz - "Do You Dream" / "The New World" Remixes

Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings
Release Code: CLHR083
Release Date: November 23rd 2009



Do You Dream (Ferry Corsten Remix)
Do You Dream (Re-Ward Remix)
Do You Dream (Grube & Hovsepian Remix)
The New World (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)

Despite operating in a production capacity under his Dakota alias for much of 2009, many will regard Markus Schulz’s highlight of the year as the release of the first single from his upcoming artist album, and the followup to 2008 Transmission theme “The New World”. The track in question of course, is “Do You Dream”.

As another Coldharbour Day celebration passed during the summer, Do You Dream caused havoc across the European festival circuit, as well as on the dancefloors of clubs from The Guvernment in Toronto, to the world famous Amnesia in Ibiza. The release saw Markus produce two versions, with the Uplifting Mix proving to be his weapon of choice, and engineered some huge, emotionally-charged reactions from those in attendance at the World Tour recordings in Prague and St. Petersburg.

The momentum in popularity and appeal of the track spread even further in September, as Dutch station Radio 538 awarded it the title of “Dance Smash”, and also bestowed it with the honour of becoming the event theme at the Evolution: Let There Be Light extravaganza in Assen, which Markus headlined along with Tiesto.

However, keen to offer the fans additional interpretations of the track other than himself, Markus set out on the task of recruiting three new remixes for this special package at the end of the year. And he started by approaching one of the top names in trance, Dutch maestro Ferry Corsten.

Earlier this year, Ferry approached Markus with the idea of remixing his own track, “Brain Box”, for the Twice in a Blue Moon Remixed album. And in the spirit of friendship, Markus asked Ferry to return the compliment by remixing Do You Dream, and the results were exactly what you would expect – power, energy and emotion, and perfect for those peaktime moments in a set.

For the second remix, we stay in The Netherlands but turn the spotlight to an upcoming name, who has built quite a reputation due to his unique style in recent years. Hailing from a family steeped in musical heritage, Wardt van der Harst is earmarked as one of the future starts in trance, particularly his solo Re-Ward moniker. He delivers a wonderful effort here, taking the melody and adding his haunting and brooding sounds which dives the track a new dimension. The remix featured on Markus’ World Tour appearance at Godskitchen’s Birthday celebrations in Birmimgham, which aired in October.

Last but not least, the east and west coasts of the United States are united, as Miami’s Tim Grube and Los Angeles native Mike Hovsepian combine efforts for their biggest remix to date. Building on their debut as a group when they remixed Michael Calderone & Christopher Reddick’s Toronto ’09 pleaser “Sound of Flight”, they produce a tempo-driven bassline with a break sure to get hands in the air.

However, the package does not end there. As an additional bonus, we turn the clocks back one year to relieve one of the finest moments in Markus’ career, where he created the event theme for the wonderful Transmission event in Prague. Today, The New World continues to be one of the most requested tracks in Markus’ livesets, and this trend is set to continue as Italy’s Giuseppe Ottaviani offers a high-octane and uplifting masterpiece that only he is capable of.

With the 2009 edition of Transmission recently passed, an event which Markus headlined this year again, it is only appropriate that The New World finds itself accompanied with this fine selection of remixes of his 2009 signature, Do You Dream, which guarantees to be prevalent on dancefloors throughout the holiday season and well into 2010.

Do You Dream / The New World Remixes is available to purchase exclusively on Beatport from Monday November 23rd, and all other digital download portals from Monday December 7th.

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Monday, November 09, 2009 

Category: Music
Global DJ Broadcast: Top 15 - November 2009



Release Label: Armada Music
Release Code: ARDI1306
Release Date: November 2nd 2009

As he prepares for a huge November, taking in the huge Transmission event in Prague, as well as visits to previous GDJB World Tour Recording locations Athens, Las Vegas and Vancouver, Markus Schulz selects his personal Top 15 tracks, which reflect the most positive reactions by the weekly Global DJ Broadcast listeners, and those who attend his live performaces.

Taking top spot this month is Markus' personal tribute to the city which inspired him for his 2010 city compilation, Toronto. The Koolhaus is located inside The Guvernment complex, and is home to some of Markus' favorite personal memories in his DJ career. Koolhaus is given a deeper interpretation by Russian brothers Moonbeam, an outfit who have had an outstanding 2009. Debuted to the world during his famous 4 hour Coldharbour Day set, the Moonbeam remix of Koolhaus has been championed by many listeners over the past number of months.

Another Dakota track appears in remix capacity in this package, with Sweden's Marcus Schossow providing his haunting and groovy twist to breakdance-influenced Roxy 84. The track featured in Markus' livesets from Pure Prague and Global Gathering in Kiev throughout the summer.

Ever since unveiling himself to the world late in 2008 with the amazing Nectar, and following up with a remix of Rex Mundi's smash hit Nothing at All, Estonia's Beat Service is back with Insider, and has been a staple in Markus' sets since August, and featured in his memorable set from the Amnesia Closing Party in Ibiza in September.

One of Markus' highlights of September was his appearance at Radio 538's Evolution in the Netherlands, and several of the tracks he played on the night are featured in this package. Bastillon, Hysteria and Strict Orange all provide a pounding tech flavor.

With additional tracks and remixes by GDJB regulars Timmy & Tommy, Dyor, M.I.K.E. and Grube & Hovsepian, the GDJB Top 15 selection for November features the biggest tracks you will be hearing in the clubs and on the radio between now and the end of the year.

However, it doesn't stop there. Each month, if you purchase the entire GDJB Top 15 package, you will receive a free bonus track from yesteryear. For this package, we take a trip down Coldharbour's memory lane, going back to the second ever release on the label.

One of the biggest tunes on Global DJ Broadcast for 6 months, and one of the most popular selections on Markus' Miami '05 compilation, Noel Sanger's beautiful remix of Keo Nozari's Close Enough still remains as one of the outstanding tracks within the Coldharbour community. If you are a relatively new Markus Schulz follower, then this is a track just waiting to be discovered.

In summary, the Top 15 for November is:

01. Dakota - Koolhaus (Moonbeam Remix)
02. Beat Service - Insider
03. Josh Gabriel pres. Winter Kills - Deep Down (Original Mix)
04. Sander van Doorn - Bastillon
05. Chris Schweizer - Hysteria
06. Dakota - Roxy 84 (Marcus Schossow Remix)
07. M.I.K.E. - Sunrise at Palamos (Gareth Emery Remix)
08. Timmy & Tommy - Ascension (Original Mix)
09. Carlo Calabro - Strict Orange (Artento Divini Remix)
10. Gaia - Tuvan (Original Mix)
11. Dyor - Positive Day (Indoor Vocal Mix)
12. Axel Karakasis - Pull The Trigger (Joint Operations Centre Remix)
13. Lange & Andy Moor - Stadium Four (Lost Stories Remix)
14. Michael Calderone & Christopher Reddick - Sound of Flight (Grube & Hovsepian Remix)
15. Tritonal feat. Cristina Soto - Spellbound

Classic Bonus Track: Keo Nozari - Close Enough (Noel Sanger Remix)

You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes at one of the following links below:

United States and Canada: Click Here

Rest of the World: Click Here

Alternatively, simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast"

The Top 15 is also available at digital download portals Beatport, Trackitdown, Juno Download, and Audiojelly, and is also available through all Amazon digital download services.

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Thursday, November 05, 2009 
Global DJ Broadcast: World Tour - Medellin, Colombia
With Markus Schulz



The 23rd edition of the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour takes Markus Schulz to South America, for a special Halloween party live from the Forum nightclub in Medellin, Colombia.



Two years ago this month, Markus Schulz launched his World Tour concept - whose ethos was to capture his incredible journeys around the globe, playing at the best clubs, arenas and festivals, and to provide a platform for clubbers to show their passion to a worldwide listening audience.

Now with his much acclaimed World Tour: Best of 2009 CD in the books, he opens the third year of this remarkable storybook by returning to one of the hotbeds of South American clubbing.



The city of Medellin is one which Markus has always spoken highly of in his written blogs, due to the vibrant and passionate crowds which attend his gigs there. Having already encountered the Forum experience previously in February this year, he returned to celebrate Halloween in style, not just for the clubbers in attendance, but also for the Global DJ Broadcast listeners.

So, after an almost two-year wait, we touch down in South America again, with the club packed and rocking as Markus takes to the decks. Lock yourselves in for the 23rd edition of the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour, live from Forum in Medellin, Colombia.



Global DJ Broadcast airs each and every Thursday on http://www.di.fm, beginning at 12pm EST | 5pm UK | 7pm CET, with a replay airing on http://www.afterhours.fm, 2 hours later.

Listeners in the United States and Canada will also be able to find Global DJ Broadcast airing weekly on Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel Area, available on Sirius channel 38 and XM channel 80, beginning at 2pm EST on Saturdays, with a replay on Mondays at 9pm EST.

For all tracklists and live discussion, please refer to http://www.markusschulz.com/forums


Markus Schulz - World Tour: Best of 2009 - out now:



As we enter the third year of Markus Schulz’s World Tour concept, he reflects on his chronicled travels throughout 2009, by featuring the biggest tunes which generated the loudest crowd reactions, presented in a single 80-minute CD mix, encapsulated with the enthusiasm of the live audience from 11 different cities around the globe. Despite language barriers and differing cultures, his live sets have united everyone worldwide, and the World Tour CD is a celebration of the parties that will live long in the memory of Global DJ Broadcast followers.

Click Here to purchase on iTunes


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Friday, October 09, 2009 

Category: Music
Markus Schulz - World Tour: Best of 2009



The nightclub is packed, the lights and lasers are flowing, and the anticipation of the crowd is at a boisterous level. The transmission of the opening track blasts through the speakers in the club and out over the airwaves. What follows is a unique storytelling through the eyes and ears of Markus Schulz.



Over the past number of years, Markus has become one of the most popular and in-demand names across the DJ tour circuit. He has touched the hearts of many, with his unique blend of bassline-driven trance reaching fans across all five continents.

Despite differing languages and cultures, his music and passion has united the world. In an attempt to describe his affection for the fans, and the cities which he is proud to play, he has created a new dimension to his performances, unifying the live experience with radio.

Welcome to the concept of the Markus Schulz World Tour.



Markus' ethos of the World Tour is simple - to provide a platform for clubbers to showcase a united voice, emanating from the best clubs, arenas and festivals, to a worldwide listening audience each month.

Every World Tour recording is eagerly anticipated by the chosen city's conglomerate of fans, wishing to claim the accolade of being the loudest and most passionate audience. Consequently, these gigs are among the most discussed around the world, not just by the clubbers who attend the events in person, but also by the listeners through online and radio mediums.



With this CD compilation, Markus presents you his personal highlights of the World Tour in 2009 - the biggest tunes that have touched audiences from Hong Kong to Ibiza to Miami and beyond, and given us memories that will remain for a lifetime. The club culture from all over the world is captured, with each track representing one of the featured World Tour cities, accompanied by the enthusiasm of the audience.

You can now welcome the ambiance and excitement of the World Tour to your stereo, and look forward to the possibility of the series touching down in your city in 2010.

The Markus Schulz World Tour is now transmitting.



Tracklist:
01. Dakota - Sin City (Intro Mix) [live from Ibiza]
02. Lentos - Forget About Us (Barnes & Heatcliff Remix) [live from St. Petersburg]
03. Ashley Wallbridge - Harrier [live from Melbourne]
04. Daniel Portman - Wellness Park (Helvetic Nerds Remix) [live from Las Vegas]
05. Arnej - The Ones That Get Away (Minimal Drum Dub) [live from Hong Kong]
06. Dakota - Johnny the Fox (Barnes & Heatcliff Remix) [live from Miami]
07. 16 Bit Lolitas & Ohmna - Take It or Leave It [live from Ibiza]
08. Moonbeam & Blackfeel Wite - First Night (Elevation Remix) [live from Ibiza]
09. Jester Music feat. Lavoie - Dressed in White (Markus Schulz Coldharbour Remix) [live from Prague]
10. Mike Foyle pres. Statica - Bittersweet Nightshade (Markus Schulz Return to Coldharbour Remix) [live from Athens]
11. Skytech - Cardboard Box [live from Wroclaw]
12. Dakota - Sin City (Rex Mundi Remix) [live from Birmingham]
13. Timmy & Tommy - Full Tiltin (Joint Operations Centre Remix) [live from Budapest]
14. Rex Mundi feat. Susana - Nothing at All (Elevation Remix) [live from St. Petersburg]
15. Andy Moor & Ashley Wallbridge feat. Meighan Nealon - Faces (Ben Gold Remix) [live from Birmingham]


Markus Schulz - World Tour: Best of 2009 will be available on iTunes from Monday October 26th, and on CD from Monday November 2nd.

The next World Tour recording takes place at Forum Nightclub in Medellin, Colombia, on Saturday October 31st.

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Monday, October 05, 2009 

Category: Music
Global DJ Broadcast: Top 15 - October 2009



Release Label: Armada Music
Release Code: ARDI1258
Release Date: October 5th 2009

After the Ibiza Summer Sessions season drew to a close in September, Global DJ Broadcast migrates back to the Coldharbour Studios in Miami. However, with a number of huge gigs coming up, including Soundtropolis in Essen and the annual Amsterdam Dance Event, Markus Schulz selects his personal Top 15 for October, based on the best reactions from GDJB listeners across the globe.

Whilst the original took top spot in the September 15, the wonderful Elevation remix of Rex Mundi's 2009 smash "Nothing at All" takes centre stage this month. The track has become a personal highlight for many throughout the summer, with notable plays on the St. Petersburg, Ibiza and Birmingham editions of the World Tour, and continues to be a regular staple in Markus' livesets today.

Not to be outdone however, Rex Mundi himself shines at number 2, with an epic effort on "Sin City", by Markus' alter-ego Dakota. Coupled with Jochen Miller's "Brace Yourself", both tunes are on heavy rotation in the clubs and festivals.

The October Top 15 features a double dose of Toronto native Arnej, firstly with the soothing and gentle "Tomorrow Never Comes", and complimented with a big tech monster in the form of "There Are No Coincidences".

There is also a second Dakota offering, as Markus pays homage to his experiences of New York's Bronx scene in the aptly titled "Roxy 84". The original mix has been a popular choice by Markus on Global DJ Broadcast since the Dakota release special in June.

With additional tracks by GDJB regulars Timmy & Tommy, Barnes & Heatcliff, Mobilize, Jerome Isma-Ae and Ashley Wallbridge, along with the Global Selection pick "Touching the Sound" by Mac & Monday, the Global DJ Broadcast Top 15 for October is stacked full of big tunes many will be talking about for some time yet.

However, it doesn't stop there. Each month, if you purchase the entire GDJB Top 15 package, you will receive a free bonus track from yesteryear. For this package, we rewind the clock back 6 years, where one track in particular begain to create its legacy, by featuring regularly on GDJB playlists for over 12 months.

Responsible for producing one of the greatest trance tracks of all time, as one half of production duo Cass & Slide, Peter Martin delivered a dark and brooding masterpiece in the form of "Perfect Wave", a track which embodied the Global DJ Broadcast sound at that time. Perfect Wave is a wonderful memory to reflect as we move into the autumn months.

In summary, the Top 15 for October is:

01. Rex Mundi feat. Susana - Nothing at All (Elevation Remix)
02. Dakota - Sin City (Rex Mundi Remix)
03. Arnej - There Are No Coincidences
04. Jochen Miller - Brace Yourself (Extended Mix)
05. Dakota - Roxy 84 (Original Mix)
06. Arnej - Tomorrow Never Comes (Original Mix)
07. Mac & Monday - Touching the Sound
08. Timmy & Tommy - Escape To Fiji
09. Temple One pres. Tu Casa - Betelgeuse (Barnes & Heatcliff Remix)
10. Way Out West - Only Love (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix)
11. Smart Apes vs. Anna Lee feat. Kate Miles - Perfect (Mobilize Remix)
12. Adiva feat. Vicky Fee - How Does it Feel? (Myon & Shane 54 Vocal Mix)
13. Paul Allen - Cherry Smoke
14. Ashley Wallbridge - Solidaritet
15. Mark Andrez & Den Rize - Distance

Classic Bonus Track: Peter Martin pres. Anthanasia - Perfect Wave (Original Mix)

You can purchase this Top 15 from iTunes at one of the following links below:

United States and Canada: Click Here

Rest of the World: Click Here

Alternatively, simply open the iTunes Store and search for "Global DJ Broadcast"

The Top 15 is also available at digital download portals Beatport, Trackitdown, Juno Download, DJ Download and Audiojelly, and is also available through all Amazon digital download services.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 
Global DJ Broadcast: World Tour - Birmingham, England
With Markus Schulz



The 22nd edition of the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour takes Markus Schulz to England's second city, and returns to the club which resonates fondly with so many DJs and clubbers worldwide, Godskitchen's home of Air in Birmingham.



Over the past decade, Godskitchen has significantly contributed to the growth of dance music at an international level. From humble beginnings in 1998, the brand has developed some of the best club nights, arena events, and festivals across the globe through their respective Boombox and Global Gathering strands. And last weekend, it was time for their birthday celebrations once again.

In 2009, Markus Schulz has played an integral role in events under the Godskitchen banner, including two previous World Tour recordings in Las Vegas and Wroclaw. After leaving an enormous impression through his performances in the Boombox series, he was invited to become the Global Gathering Festival Resident for this summer. Another World Tour recording followed, on this occasion hailing from St. Petersburg.



However, Godskitchen's spiritual home of Air in Birmingham has always held a special place in the hearts of Markus and his faithful followers. In June 2005, he provided an early prelude to the World Tour concept by recording his set from the club and airing it on Global DJ Broadcast the following week, a set that many followers regard as an all-time favorite. And in April this year, he appeared alongside good friend Armin van Buuren, to help celebrate the milestone of A State Of Trance Episode 400.

So as he says goodbye to an incredible summer, you can join Markus for a very special set, as he pays tribute to Godskitchen's status and achievements in his unique style.

Lock yourselves in for the 22nd edition of the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour, live from Godskitchen's Birthday at Air in Birmingham, England.



Global DJ Broadcast airs each and every Thursday on http://www.di.fm, beginning at 12pm EST | 5pm UK | 7pm CET, with a replay airing on http://www.afterhours.fm, 2 hours later.

Listeners in the United States and Canada will also be able to find Global DJ Broadcast airing weekly on Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel Area, available on Sirius channel 38 and XM channel 80, beginning at 5pm EST on Saturdays, with a replay on Mondays at 9pm EST.

For all tracklists and live discussion, please refer to http://www.markusschulz.com/forums

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009 

Category: Music
Dakota - "Koolhaus"

Release Label: Coldharbour Recordings Red
Release Code: COLD018
Release Date: September 21st 2009



Under his Dakota guise in 2009, Markus Schulz has presented a series of stories which have chronicled his incredible journey in the EDM world, accumulated through his Thoughts Become Things album.

In March, Markus released the latest instalment of his annual city compilation series, and this year paid tribute to home of one of the greatest nightclubs in the world in the process; the city - Toronto; and the club - Koolhaus.

During the winter months whilst laying the groundwork for both the Toronto ’09 compilation and the resurrection of his Dakota moniker, Markus wished to pay homage to one of the cities that has continually inspired him, by constructing a track, and titling it after a place which has given him some of his greatest memories as a DJ.

The Koolhaus resides inside The Guvernment complex, and is utilised for special events throughout the year such as the annual Labour of Love extravaganza held every September. Markus’ appearance at the 2005 edition, broadcast live around the world on radio, stands out as one of his defining moments on the international stage. The Koolhaus track therefore reflects the resonation Markus has with his Toronto fans, who have always welcomed him as one of their own.

When the Thoughts Become Things album was released in June, Koolhaus became the centre of attention at an incredible rate. The track has been a highlight of Markus’ sets throughout the best part of 2009, played in cities such as New York, London, the World Tour broadcast from Melbourne, and of course his marquee appearances at Amnesia in Ibiza this summer.

For remix duties, Markus has recruited two sets of brothers who have made a serious impact on Global DJ Broadcast playlists over the past three years in their own way. First are Pavel and Vitaliy Khvaleyev, the Russian brothers known all around the world as Moonbeam. No strangers to Coldharbour Recordings Red thanks to their moody tones applied to Lens’ Beyond the Shadows in 2008, they deliver a deep yet delightful interpretation on the original, and has already featured in the early stages of Markus’ extended sets throughout the summer.

To complete the package, we switch attention from Russia to Poland, and to the duo, which have had a breakout year thanks to their dancefloor smash on Coldharbour Recordings, Cardboard Box. Julian and Mateusz Dziewulski, presenting themselves as Skytech, offer two remixes. The first debuted to grand acclaim on Armin van Buuren’s A State Of Trance in early September, and the second is primed to rock dancefloors as Amsterdam Dance Event approaches, with a special Stadium Mix on offer.

Markus Schulz brings the power and spirit harnessed inside the Koolhaus, and unveils it to the world.

Koolhaus is now available to download exclusively on Beatport by Clicking Here

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 

Category: Blogging
Markus Schulz Blog - September 22nd 2009

Hey guys,

Hope you are all doing well and had a nice weekend. This week I am staying at my place in Berlin, trying to get back into a proper routine now that the midweek gigs and the Ibiza season has now finished for the summer.

I know that I haven’t done a written blog this month yet, so over the past couple of days I have been gathering my thoughts, and I will attempt to recap my activities on the road over the past few weeks. So let’s turn the clock back to the first weekend of September, which in North America, means Labor Day weekend.


Missing Miami

At the beginning of the month, I was originally due to have a homecoming gig at Space in Miami on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. And unfortunately, while I was still in Phoenix after playing a midweek gig there, my booking agency informed me that my performance had been cancelled. Even now, I still don’t have a clear understanding of what happened, but I do know how disappointed all of you are.

I really hope that I can play for my hometown peeps in Miami again real soon. I miss you guys. As a result of the gig being cancelled, I flew into New York a day early to prepare for another double-duty day, at venues some 2,000 miles apart.


Labor Day Weekend Sunday Part 1 - New York

One of the big holiday weekends in North America had arrived, and Labor Day Weekend in particular has always been one of the marquee showcases of events on offer to the clubbers.

When I found out earlier this year that there was a full EDM festival happening in New York City, I felt so happy. For so long, the summer festival season has been pretty much confined exclusively to Europe, and I have always felt sorry that people in America have never really had the opportunity to have their own equivalent of a Global Gathering or a Creamfields. But the Made Event guys worked so hard in putting an event of this magnitude together, and I think it’s something that we can all be proud of. I hope that this is just the beginning, and we will see more American festivals throughout the summer months.



Today was one of those days where time was of the essence, so I had to be as organised as possible. After I was finished my set at Electric Zoo, I was leaving New York right away to catch a flight to Las Vegas, for my second gig later that evening. So as a result, I had everything packed and checked out of my hotel before heading down to Randall’s Island Park.

After getting settled in, I met up with the Sirius XM guys who were covering the event live for their Area station all weekend long. We did an interview together and had a good laugh as usual. They have been very supportive of me this year by taking on Global DJ Broadcast and giving lots of airplay recently to Do You Dream. In the back of my mind though, I had to make sure my performance was better than usual, not just because the New York crowd expect and deserve the best, but because I knew it was going out live to a worldwide listening audience.

And it was this factor which made the first 10-15 minutes of my set even more embarrassing. When I started the set, there was something wrong with one of the CD players, because the sound was only coming out of one channel. I tried switching the mixer into mono so that the sound would at least come out through both sides. Then the sound guy came on stage and was trying to figure out which channel wasn't working. I started to panic and pleaded with him not to touch it, because I was dreading the thought of the wrong wire being pulled and the place turning to absolute silence.

Unfortunately, technical problems are part and parcel of this job. You could go for months where everything runs smoothly and perfectly, or you could get a series of gigs where nothing seems to go right. This situation was worse because of the fact it was going out live on radio. Eventually, we got the problem sorted by replacing the faulty CD player; I think one of the jacks were messed up. Once I got into the swing of things, then I could enjoy taking the NY crowd on a brief journey.

Despite the technical problems, I had a fun time performing at this festival. I have said a number of times in the blogs already about how incredible the New York support is, and I was grateful for their appreciation and patience on that Sunday.



I don’t think we can underestimate how important this event was for the American scene. So a big shout out to the Made Event guys for making this event such a success. New York deserves its own festival, and I hope that I can be part of it next year.


Labor Day Weekend Sunday Part 2 - Las Vegas

After a brief interaction with the fans at Electric Zoo, I had to grab my things and make a mad dash to JFK airport. This was going to be a very long day and night, especially when you factor in the time difference between NY and Vegas, meaning that my Sunday was 27 hours long. Luckily, I wasn’t the only one doing this crazy double duty, as Steve Angello was playing at both events also.

We were afforded the luxury of a very empty plane for our flight. It was great, because it meant that we could stretch out and try to rest as comfortably as possible. Steve had the right idea - he fell asleep before the attendants even started the safety demo.

When I landed in Vegas, I dropped off my stuff at the hotel and headed straight to The Palms. This event carried extra significance for me, because I was being assisted with a very special live performer during my set - Miss Rubberdoll.



I think the crowd were really surprised with her role. They loved seeing her dance and shooting confetti out of cannons. It really added to the vibe of the night. They were having their own mini-festival of sorts in Vegas that stretched over 4 days, and I was closing the proceedings for them. I only played for 2 hours but it felt like time flew by.



For a full photo gallery of the night, please go to http://www.mikeymcnulty.com

Vegas was a blast once again, especially on a holiday weekend where so many people descend for a party. The Palms people are an absolute pleasure to work with, and I’m really looking forward to doing more things with them in 2010. But they won’t have to wait too long to see me there again, as I’ll be playing at The Palms again on November 21st.

I spent an extra day in Vegas unwinding, so I gave myself a bit of a lie in, then got up and did some shopping, before catching a flight back home to Miami via Houston on Monday evening. I watched a couple of episodes of Entourage along the way. When we were boarding in Houston, I accidently whacked a lady in the face with the strap of my backpack, and would you believe that lady was actress Judy Reyes, who played Carla in the TV show Scrubs. I felt bad after it happened, but she was very nice about it all.


El Paso and Washington DC

I had a couple of days at home in the Miami studios. Did some production work and took care of Global DJ Broadcast, but my main focus was preparing my sets for the week ahead, which would take in El Paso, Washington DC, and rounding off with the big night in Ibiza.

On Thursday night I took a few hours off to go to the theatre, and rounded off the night with some drinks and a few games of pool.

As Friday morning arrived, I was on the road again for a couple of more gigs. The first was taking place in El Paso. I was really glad to have the opportunity to play here, because I had a gig in April that was cancelled, and that left a lot of dedicated fans who live in the area very disappointed. So with this in mind, I wanted to make up for lost time and give them a great night to remember. It was also a great opportunity to enjoy some excellent Mexican food.

The club was small but really packed, and the crowd was enthusiastic! I really appreciated everyone there making me feel so welcome. I had a wonderful time and I hope that this night made up for the cancellation in April.



Saturday was a return to Washington DC, to play for one of my favorite promoters and brands, Club Glow. The guys have always taken care of me and I have a special relationship with the fans there. I had no nerves going in to Saturday night at all, because I knew exactly what to expect, just a flat-out great party and vibe. And that is exactly how it panned out. My only regret was that I couldn’t stay in DC for longer, to hang out with the promoters a bit more. But, I had a flight to catch, and for the final time this summer, I was off to Ibiza.




The Final Chapter of Amnesia 2009 - Tuesday September 15th

As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end.



This past Tuesday, we brought the curtain down on Armada’s summer activities at the world famous Amnesia. Growing up and hearing all the stories about the magic of the island, and particularly the nights that have taken place in that club always make me feel honored to play at the venue each year. But Tuesday was different.

It was my first opportunity to play an Amnesia night from open to close, and I felt a little nervous thinking about it. The stretch of closing parties in September is always one of the major attractions for clubbers from all over the world to experience Ibiza.

Having read the Facebook and MySpace messages for weeks beforehand, I know that a lot of you guys really wanted me to record the set so that you could all relive how the night panned out. So I took my laptop and recording equipment with me to the club, got setup, and the crowd began to make there way inside.



What followed was a journey that lasted over 6 hours, and resulted in the absolute perfect way to end my Ibiza season. I met people who travelled to Ibiza for this night as far away as Los Angeles and Sydney. It was a celebration of all the big tunes that I have loved so much all summer, and definitely a night I am going to look back on for a long time and be very proud of.



I would like to give a shout out to the Afterhours FM staff; because they were so great in clearing their schedules on Monday to air the set in its entirety. It was a very fun way to close out the summer; and to allow you guys the opportunity to share in my experience of that particular night. The Afterhours crew have given amazing support to me over the past couple of months – airing this set and being the home for our Coldharbour Day celebrations, so a sincere thank you to everyone who works hard in giving the community a great outlet to hear great music.


Evolution: Let There Be Light in Assen - Saturday September 19th

This past weekend was another huge one. Radio 538; the most famous radio station for dance music in The Netherlands, were staging a huge arena event at the TT-Hall in Assen, and ironically for me, it was called Evolution! However, this event took on extra significance for me on a personal note, because the station had chosen Do You Dream as the event theme.

I was really surprised by how far away Assen was from Amsterdam, I didn’t realise that it was a 2 hour drive. I arrived at the venue prepared and confident in my set, and I wanted to put on a good show because Radio 538 were broadcasting it live, and I know you guys never miss an opportunity to listen to a live broadcast.



The setup was really impressive. The DJ booth was located in the middle, and it spun around - the same way it does at Sensation White. I built my set up deliberately, so that Do You Dream would be the big crescendo. When I brought it in, the place went absolutely crazy. There were lasers, fireworks and flames going off everywhere, and people were going nuts on the dancefloor. It was a really moving moment for me, it made the night special.



The last couple of tracks I toned it down for Tiesto’s arrival. After I was done, I chilled out for the rest of the evening and checked out his set now and again. Thank you to everyone who made it out to Assen, particularly because I know that for some of you it was a long car trip, but I appreciate your support on the night. I guess you could say it was my final gig of the summer season, and we went out with a bang.


Final Chance to Vote - DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll

For the past couple of months, DJ Mag have been asking everyone to think about the DJs who have impressed them the most over the past 12 months, to determine the rankings in their annual Top 100 Poll. It generates so much discussion and argument every single year, as well as a hefty boost to the number of emails you all receive in your inboxes.

People have always asked me for my opinion on the importance or the significance of the poll, and whether it is a good or bad thing for the industry. While people may argue its faults, I actually think it has been a very good thing.

The best part about the poll is that it gives the fans a voice - it’s not just limited to people who work in the industry. The fans spend so much money each year on tickets, travelling and hotels to go to your gigs that they deserve the right to voice their opinions.

I think a lot of DJs tend to lose track that ultimately, we are nothing without our fans. You guys are the reason we get booked at your nearest club all over the world. And because the poll is voted by everyone worldwide, I believe it has raised the performance standards of everyone. I can certainly say that it has for me. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing at a festival in the UK or a club with less than 200 people in Mexico, you have to bring your A game every time. Second best is not good enough.

Through the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour concept in particular, I hope that I have been able to give you guys a platform to show how passionate your respective cities and countries are. Even for those gigs, I know that I have to put on a good performance, because people are going to be listening to it worldwide on the radio as well as those who have paid in to the club on that given night.

So if you have not yet voted in this year’s poll, or have decided not to because you think it’s not worth the hype, please reconsider. Last year was an unbelievable honor for me, being voted in to the top 10 for the first time, and being invited to perform at the awards ceremony at my spiritual home of Ministry of Sound in London. If you think that I am worthy of your vote, or if you have already voted for me this year; then thank you so much.



Voting closes this Wednesday. You can vote at http://www.top100djs.net


This Weekend: GDJB World Tour Recording - Godskitchen’s Birthday

I stay in Europe this Saturday, where I will be heading to the UK for Godskitchen’s birthday party. I have a lot of fun memories playing in that venue. You may remember that I played there earlier this year for the ASOT 400 celebrations in April. There was even a very early prelude to the GDJB World Tour concept over 4 years ago, where I recorded my set and aired it on the show in June 2005.

It will therefore be a case of history repeating itself, as I will be recording my set from Air in Birmingham on the 26th for the next Global DJ Broadcast World Tour, airing on October 1st. It will be great to play at the club again.


So it’s time for me to wrap up and begin preparing for the week ahead. Thanks again for reading guys. I haven’t had a chance to do the video blog yet for this month, but hopefully I’ll get it recorded next week and you will see the answers on the YouTube channel. And once the tour schedule settles down into the winter months, I will definitely get back into the routine of writing my blogs more regularly.

It has been an amazing summer, but we’re almost at the very end. Hope you guys have a great weekend and Birmingham, I hope you are ready for the birthday party.

Take care,
Markus
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Monday, September 21, 2009 

Category: Music
Markus Schulz Solo: Extended Set from Amnesia in Ibiza
Broadcast on Afterhours.fm - September 21st 2009



It has been another incredible year in the remarkable story of Markus Schulz, continually touring the world, and meeting new fans and friends with every step.

For many years, one of the annual highlights for Markus followers has been his exploits on the beautiful island of Ibiza, most recently captured on the Global DJ Broadcast World Tour earlier this month. However, the best was still to come.



This past Tuesday, Markus brought the curtain down on another amazing summer of Armada Nights at Amnesia, with an exclusive and extended solo set, playing from open to close.

The demand from fans worldwide, eager to hear such a special occasion, was overwhelming... and they will not be left disappointed.



Today - exclusively on Afterhours FM - you can catch Markus' set recorded LIVEin its entirety, with a special 7+ hour

The fun begins at 11am Eastern | 4pm UK | 5pm Central European Time

So come join us and say goodbye to the summer in style; with a set guaranteed to leave followers talking for time to come.

Live streams are available at http://www.afterhours.fm from the world famous Amnesia in Ibiza broadcast!

Final Chance to Vote - Support Markus Schulz in DJ Mag Top 100



There are just days remaining to cast your vote in dance music's most important poll, DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs. Last year, Markus Schulz appeared in 8th position, and in 2009, he has continued his remarkable story. If you have enjoyed his contribution over the past 12 months through his live sets, his Dakota project, his Global DJ Broadcast radio show, or his releases on Coldharbour Recordings, then please show your support for him and make your vote count.

You can vote for Markus by going to http://www.top100djs.net. Thank you for your continued support!

 Useful Links:
 http://www.markusschulz.com
 http://www.afterhours.fm
http://www.top100djs.net

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 

Category: Music
Markus Schulz Live From Evolution: Let There Be Light in Assen, The Netherlands
September 19th 2009



Please join Markus Schulz today live from the Evolution: Let There Be Light extravaganza, taking place at TT-Hall in Assen, The Netherlands, airing on Radio 538.

As the summer draws to a close, Dutch radio station Radio 538 are bringing togehter some of the best existing and upcoming talent from The Netherlands, to showcase their talents to a packed arena. However, they have invited a very special international guest.

The success of Markus Schulz's summer signature "Do You Dream" knows no boundaries. Released on Coldharbour Day, racking up over 150,000 views on YouTube and chosen as Radio 538's Dance Smash, the track takes centre stage this Saturday, as the Official Theme for Evolution: Let There Be Light.

Evolution looks set to be a night that no one will forget in a hurry, and tonight, you can be part of the action as Radio 538 broadcasts live, airing Markus' 90 minute set in its entirety.



Markus' set begins tonight at 6pm EST | 11pm UK | Midnight CET

Online Streams:
Stream 1 Stream 2 Stream 3

Please join us for live tracklist and discussion on the Markus Schulz Forums


Final Chance to Vote - Support Markus Schulz in DJ Mag Top 100



There are just days remaining to cast your vote in dance music's most important poll, DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs. Last year, Markus Schulz appeared in 8th position, and in 2009, he has continued his remarkable story. If you have enjoyed his contribution over the past 12 months through his live sets, his Dakota project, his Global DJ Broadcast radio show, or his releases on Coldharbour Recordings, then please show your support for him and make your vote count.

You can vote for Markus by going to http://www.top100djs.net. Thank you for your continued support!

 Useful Links:
 http://www.markusschulz.com
 http://www.radio538.nl/evolution
http://www.top100djs.net

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