What do you do when you have a hit instrumental track on your hands?
For many EDM producers, the answer lately has been a simple one: “Get
Pitbull.” But if Pit isn’t available, why not try a recognized
vocalist? With the addition of a Ryan Tedder topline, Sebastian Ingrosso
and Alesso made fan favorite “Calling” into an even bigger hit,
“Calling (Lose My Mind).”
Now, Swedish DJ and producer John Dahlback is attempting the same
feat with “Life” (originally released in Feb. 2012) with the lush
vocals of fellow Swede Agnes Carlsson.
“She’s one of the biggest pop stars in Sweden,” says Dahlback of
Carlsson, “So for me it was a big honor to have her on the track. This
may not be what she’d do normally, but she’s very happy with the
result.”
The original track’s winding synth line and bubbling buildup made it a
main stage staple throughout the summer festival season. BBC Radio 1
host and dance music demigod Pete Tong even declared it an “Essential
New Tune.” Now renamed “Life (Diamonds in the Night),” the new version
features a simple, very singable verse that only adds to the euphoric
drop. Listen below.
Dahlback is also pleased with the remix package that will accompany
the February 25 release. Together with label Big Beat, Dahlback selected
remixes from Australian upstarts Feenixpawl, fellow Swedish DJs Lunde
Bros., and Canadian electro-house artist Lazy Rich.
“We didn’t go with the most well-known artists,” Dahlback explains.
“I always want to give up-and-coming talent a shot as well.”
Feenixpawl’s remix, which Dahlback cops to playing most in his DJ
sets, gives the verses a minimal feel, only to up the drama after the
drop with chopped-up vocals; Lazy Rich goes heavy with a R3hab-inspired
chainsaw synth line; and the Lunde Bros. deliver a stripped-down take on
Dahlback’s original melody.
“We want to cover all bases with this [release],” says Dahlback. It’s feat he and Big Beat no doubt accomplished.
You can check out Dahlback dropping that Feenixpawl mix on his North American tour, launching tomorrow. Dates below.
Feb 01: Toronto, ON @ Uniun
Feb 02: Chicago, IL @ The Mid
Feb 06: Los Angeles, CA @ Supperclub
Feb 07: Montreal, QC @ Time Supperclub
Feb 08: Boston, Ma @ The Estate
Feb 09: Miami FL @ Mansion Miami
Feb 15: Austin, TX @ Kingdom
Feb 16: Seattle, WA @ Last Supper Club
Feb 17: Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference
Feb 19: Orlando, FL @ Attic
Feb 21: Tallahassee, FL @ Coliseum
Feb 22: Philadelphia, PA @ Lit Ultra Bar
Feb 23: Las Vegas, NV @ XS
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