'Markus Schulz & HALIENE - Ave Maria' out now through Armind
While its been sung by everyone from Bocelli to Beyoncé, to the best of the Internet’s knowledge ‘Ave Maria’s never previously been placed in the electronic music frame. To carry off the vocal & lyrical complexities of the traditional prayer, Markus knew it would require an exceptional singer… Luckily one came to light. Displaying a hitherto hidden classical ability, HALIENE rose to the occasion and delivered an extraordinary rendition.
Pulsing with emotion throughout, Markus has mustered an every bit as spirited backing for it, which mixes minor key pathos with major uplift. After its premiere airing at Ultra Miami, Markus & Armin van Buuren talked together about ‘Ave’ and having handpicked it for his ‘A State Of Trance Ibiza 2019’ album, he ultimately signed it to Armind.
Scoring the track 8.5, DJ Mag said in their July issue review “delivered in Latin, ‘Ave Maria’s regularly ranged in the mezzo-soprano and contains libretti like ‘mulieribus’ & ‘peccatorbus’. When singing it, there’s nowhere to hide. With extraordinary top-note reach and perfect pitch, HALIENE sounds like she was born singing it. Produced as a final tribute to his mother, Markus’s interpretation equalises ‘Ave’s vocal lament with a positive, vivid post-break updraft. Moving without a doubt.”
The celebration of a life and musical catharsis as one, Markus & HALIENE’s epically soul-touching version of ‘Ave Maria’ reaches streaming and download platforms here.
TRACKLIST | ||
1 | Markus Schulz & HALIENE - Ave Maria (Extended Mix) | |
2 | Markus Schulz & HALIENE - Ave Maria (Extended Festival Mix) | |
3 | Markus Schulz & HALIENE - Ave Maria (Acoustic Mix) |