Los Angeles '12
Markus Schulz · 2012
149 min · 27 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant tapestry of progressive trance that melds euphoric melodies with deep, driving basslines across sprawling soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollywood Boulevard Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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A Man With Two Names — This track stands out for its intricate layering of synths and compelling narrative structure, illustrating Schulz's skill in creating emotive sound journeys.
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Million Miles to Run — With its expansive buildup and climactic drop, this track epitomizes the euphoric energy characteristic of Schulz's style, resonating deeply with trance enthusiasts.
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Shamballa — The ethereal quality combined with powerful rhythms makes this track a memorable highlight, showcasing Schulz's ability to blend atmospheric elements with dancefloor readiness.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- expansive soundscapes for reflection
- dynamic journey through emotions
- for late-night drives
- immersive experience for focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Schulz's reputation and influenced the trance genre.
- Themes
- Los Angeles nightlife· ethereal soundscapes· melodic journeys
- Career context
- Released in January 2012, 'Los Angeles '12' marked Markus Schulz's first studio album after his well-received 2009 release 'Do You Dream?'. This album continued to solidify Schulz's reputation as a leading figure in the trance scene, showcasing his evolving sound and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Above & Beyond· Armin van Buuren· Paul van Dyk
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Hollywood Boulevard Start here 2:04
- 2 A Man With Two Names 8:00
- 3 Million Miles to Run 6:30
- 4 Sweet Little Pepper 3:15
- 5 Red Violin 4:49
- 6 Doublespeak Effects 5:15
- 7 Dark Harbour 6:44
- 8 Shamballa 5:46
- 9 Hyperfocus 7:10
- 10 Quasar 6:24
- 11 Fortuna 5:25
- 12 Quantum Mechanics 5:40
- 13 Bolandish 6:10
Disc 2
- 1 Avalon 1:58
- 2 We Unite 6:31
- 3 Mind Gamer 5:25
- 4 Shocking Blue 4:20
- 5 All That Remains (Basil O’Glue remix) 5:10
- 6 Recapture 4:46
- 7 Pole Position 4:55
- 8 Aqwa 6:39
- 9 The Fusion 4:11
- 10 Artemis 6:28
- 11 Opaque 7:23
- 12 City of Angels 6:04
- 13 Follow Me (Rex Mundi remix) 5:55
- 14 River of Hearts (outro mix) 6:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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