Been a fan of yours since 1994, when started listening to this music. Thank you for all your amazing music!

like this piano break, keep up the good work jan :)

Lullaby for Gaia, one of the most beautiful female vocal tracks ever. Thanks for all your amazing music Jan <3

The culmination of nearly four years in the studio with collaborators across seven cities, Michael Badal finally releases his debut album "Now That We're Human" on April 27, 2015 on Black Hole Recordings. 12 progressive house and trance tracks feature the vocal talents of Jan Johnston, Sue McLaren, Haliene, Ellie Lawson, Tiff Lacey, Lotte Kestner, Shanokee, and Zoe Sky Jordan, with co-writing credits by Plumb and Shift Four, each contributing to an atmosphere that celebrates the intimacy of life.

"These songs are about love, closeness, and our humanity," says the 25-year old LA native. "I hope the album brightens the listener's day, if even for a moment, and helps them realize that life is beautiful."

"Now That We're Human" personifies what it means to be a producer in a digital age. Michael and his songwriters worked together strictly through Internet file sharing and he was only able to meet a handful of them in person throughout the duration of production. While electronic dance music can often be perceived as "artificial" or "heartless," the album plays on the fact that even though the artists were never in the same room together, they were able to find common ground through their lyrics and songwriting and preserve the human element in music creation.

Tiff Lacey kicks off with "Fairy Tale," setting the pace for the record's emotional trip and Jan Johnston lends her legendary vocals to the tech trance track "Unmissable." Lead single "Human Beings" with Haliene and "Recapture" with Sue McLaren reflect moments of human resilience, while "Fly (Never Come Down Again)" with Lotte Kestner is an uplifting, fast BPM track that will have you soaring. "Blue Skies" with Shanokee infuses piano chords with fast synths and angelic vocals and Ellie Lawson captivates on "Closer," a soothing progressive tune with undertones of Ibiza beaches and sunshine.

The four instrumental tracks on "Now That We're Human" provide an orchestral feel to the album, transporting the listener on an up-and-down voyage through feelings of euphoria, melancholy, longing and revelation. Closing out the album is "The Room" with Shift Four & Zoe Sky Jordan, a smokey, ambient epilogue with lounge-inspired vocals that leaves you ready to start the journey all over again.

TRACK LIST:
01. Overture
02. Fairy Tale (with Tiff Lacey)
03. Recapture (with Sue McLaren)
04. Fly (Never Come Down Again) (with Lotte Kestner)*
05. Unmissable (with Jan Johnston)
06. Closer (with Ellie Lawson)
07. Inner Sanctum
08. Organica
09. Human Beings (with Haliene)
10. Blue Skies (with Shanokee)
11. Inhale
12. The Room (with Shift Four & Zoe Sky Jordan)
* - co-written with Plumb

CONNECT WITH MICHAEL BADAL:
Website: www.michaelbadal.com
Facebook: facebook.com/michaelbadalofficial
Twitter: @michaelbadal
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/michaelbadal

TOUR DATES:
03.21.15 - Anaheim, CA - Heat Ultra Lounge
04.25.15 - Fresno, CA - Arena
05.16.15 - Austin, TX - V Nightclub & Lounge
05.30.15 - Fresno, CA - Sun Kissed Music Festival
06.05.15 - Los Angeles, CA - Ascension
06.13.15 - Chicago, IL - Tunnel

For more info on Michael Badal, please contact Erin Osovets at erin@theory-x.com. 

05 Unmissable (with Jan Johnston)

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South African trance producer Dirkie Coetzee teams up with Jan Johnston for Only The Beginning. The new Magic Island Records release starts off in a minor key, but slowly emerges into a happy break and solid drop. Combining Jan's powerful lyrics with Dirkie's solid production makes Only The Beginning a guaranteed success.

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Dirkie Coetzee & Jan Johnston - Only The Beginning
1. Original Mix

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Already in the loop of the trance scene, Dark Fusion joins Digital Society Recordings delivering a classic uplifting track surrounded by the beautiful voice of the well-known Jan Johnston who has collaborated with artist such as Tiesto and Paul Oakenfold.

'Access All Areas' is an imaginary metaphor with an outstanding production behind. Massive leads, solid groove and an extraordinary melody bringing up those euphoric feelings that we all love.

Watch out, Dark Fusion definitely will be unstoppable this year providing more top-notch Trance to our ears!

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