For many years now, the end of Summer and beginning of Fall/Autumn marks the conclusion of the illustrious mix compilation series ‘In Search of Sunrise’ out on Blackhole Recordings. This mix compilation has been spearheaded by Markus Schulz since 2018 with the 14th version, and has been reviewed multiple times on this publication. It’s highly recommended you find those reviews in the archive. Let’s dive into the review of the tracks featured on this 3-Part mix compilation.
MIX 1: THE AWAKENING
Edge of Morning- Markus Schulz, Dakota
Fool’s Paradise (Joris Voorn Remix)-Mees Salomé, Celine, Joris Voorn
Eilu-biskuwi
3 Worlds-PARAFRAME
Encounter (Discotheque Mix)-Jerome Isma-Ae
Shoreline (Interlude)-Carlo Mandy
Dive-Markus Schulz, RYVM
The Sound of Hope-Rinzen, Emil Toledo
Solara-(Markus Schulz In Search Of Sunrise Rework)-Sonicvibe, Yoni Yarchi
Spellbound-JES, Alex M.O.R.P.H, MRPHLNDR
Ascend-Matt Fax
Seven Cities (Solarstone’s Atlantis Mix)-Solarstone
Travessia (Hicky & Kalo Remix)-BLANCAh, NeoClassic, Hicky & Kalo
Catalina-Aeridan
Not Over Yet-Paul Oakenfold, Markus Schulz, Grace
Sun In Your Eyes (Marsh Remix)-Above & Beyond, Marsh
B.B.’s Top 3 Favorite Tracks: 1. “Diamond Veins (VER:WEST Remix)”, 2. “Dive”, 3. “Eilu”. Why? A combination of how each track is mixed and the emotion each one provokes. Overall, all 18 tracks belong in the mix as presented/mixed.
MIX 2: NIRVANA
Between Moon and Morning-Aeridan
A Place Where We Are One-Markus Schulz, Dream A Lot
Doves (In Search of Sunrise Mix)- Giuseppe Ottaviani, Billy Gillies
Ananke-KhoMha
New Dawn-Arctic Barbers
Second Tomorrow-Markus Schulz
Ask What You Can Do-Basil O’Glue
REESE-HI-LO
Burned (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-Daniel Wanrooy, Markus Schulz
Pulse of Hearts (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-Kryder, Markus Schulz
Love in Every Tense-Markus Schulz, Ciaran McAuley
Halo (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-Kyau & Albert, Markus Schulz
First State (Mike EFEX Remix)-First State, Mike EFEX
Stampedo-Nemke
Flashpoint-Markus Schulz, ALAT
Round Trip-The Quest
In Your Arms-Stoneface & Terminal
B.B.’s Top 3 Favorite Tracks: 1. “REESE”, 2. “Pulse of Hearts (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)”, 3. “First State (Mike EFEX Remix). Why? Each track holds an emotional turning point throughout mix listening.
MIX 3: NOCTURNAL VOYAGE
Twilight Ritual-Markus Schulz, Dakota
Piece of Cake-Guy J
Shared Silence-Hobin Rude, N-TCHBL
Eclipse-Shadow Assembly
The Longitude-Elias Erium
Exit 302-Markus Schulz, Dakota
Orbiter (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-Mike EFEX
Caught in the Haze-Markus Schulz, Dakota
Midnight Mirage (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-Enlusion, Markus Schulz
Dusk Till Dawn-Bart Skils, Weska
Ascension-Kryder
Transient Symbiosis (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Rework)-John OO Fleming, Astral Projection, Markus Schulz
Abyss (In Search of Sunrise Mix)- Sander van Doorn, Purple Haze
The Perspective Space (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Remix)-Rex Mundi, Ronski Speed, Sir Adrian, Markus Schulz
The West End-Markus Schulz
The Silmarillia (Markus Schulz & BLR Remix)-Carlos, Markus Schulz
If Memory Serves (Lunar Mode)-BT
B.B.’s Top 3 Favorite Tracks: 1. “Dusk Till Dawn” , 2.“Caught in the Haze”, 3. “The Perspective Space (Markus Schulz In Search of Sunrise Remix). Why? These tracks just hit the ultimate vibe check throughout the mix.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Each mix is designed to be enjoyed as a cohesive mix, but as explained here, there will be tracks that stick out to you as you listen. Highly recommended that you re-listen to each mix or the entire mix for optimal enjoyment. Please stream this mix wherever you enjoy music or buy the physical copies linked in the first paragraph.