It's true, it will remind us that we are, after all, not God. And your father's name will shine again like a beacon in the galaxy. Then, having reached the heights, this all-but-divine race perished in a single night, and nothing was preserved above ground.Īlta, about a million years from now the human race will have crawled up to where the Krell stood in their great moment of triumph and tragedy. Ethically and technologically they were a million years ahead of humankind, for in unlocking the mysteries of nature they had conquered even their baser selves, and when in the course of eons they had abolished sickness and insanity, crime and all injustice, they turned, still in high benevolence, upwards towards space. In times long past, this planet was the home of a mighty, noble race of beings who called themselves the Krell. United Planets Cruiser C57D, now more than a year out from Earth Base on a special mission to the planetary system of the great main-sequence star Altair. And so, at last, mankind began the conquest and colonization of deep space. Almost at once there followed the discovery of hyperdrive through which the speed of light was first obtained and later greatly surpassed. By 2200 A.D., they had reached the other planets of our solar system. All well-deserved: the explosive track offers dance die-hards a soaring hook that stays fresh years later, not to mention a motivational mantra we can’t help but belt out with each listen - “heaven’s got a plan for you.In the final decade of the 21st Century, men and women in rocket ships landed on the moon. Swedish House Mafia may be no longer, but if there’s one track of theirs that will surely live on, it’s “Don’t You Worry Child.” Featuring vocals from fellow Swede John Martin, this uplifting song snagged a best dance recording nom at the 2012 Grammy Awards and earned the dance super-group their first track on the Hot 100, where “Don’t You Worry Child” hit No. 3 on the Dance Club Songs charts with its smoldering, hypnotic dance beat and shimmery, metallic drop.ġ. This surging, progressive house track and its futuristic music video were released in partnership with vodka brand Absolut to promote its “Absolut Greyhound” drink. Our number two pick is one of Swedish House Mafia’s best collaborations yet - but not with another artist.
3 on the Dance Club Songs charts, thanks to its thudding, descending synth line, trance-like wooshes and Pharrell’s soulful vocal interjections. Pharrell – “One (Your Name)”ĭon’t forget that Swedish House Mafia hit the dance jackpot with their very first single, “One,” featuring none other than Pharrell. Oh, and did we mention it was nominated for a Grammy in the best dance recording category? 1 on Billboard‘s Dance Club Songs charts after its unveiling during Miami Music Week. The pressure was on for Swedish House Mafia to deliver back in 2011, after being catapulted to fame by their DJ set staples “One” and “Miami 2 Ibiza.” Thankfully, the anthemic, pulsing “Save The World” did the trick, shooting to No. Here, booming piano chords and a frantic beat underline Cox’s heavy, soulful singing as she urges listeners to “surrender yourself to the rhythm.” The track also serves at the title for SHM’s 2014 documentary, which followed their final tour before dissolving the group for good. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupEvery Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Coldplay Vs.
Swedish House Mafia) by Coldplay & Swedish House Mafia, 288,448 Shazams, featuring on Dance/EDM Replay, and 2010s Dance Party Essentials Apple Music playlists. Deborah Cox – “Leave the World Behind”Īs if Swedish House Mafia weren’t enough of a super-group already, the trio united with Dutch DJ Laidback Luke and vocal powerhouse Deborah Cox for this progressive house treat. Listen to Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall (Coldplay Vs. Axwell, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Laidback Luke feat. Seven years later, this one still bangs - in fact, if it wasn’t for the song’s dated references to Blackberry cell phones, we’d say it hasn’t aged at all.ĥ. Swedish House Mafia vs Tinie Tempah – “Miami 2 Ibiza”Įnglish rapper Tinie Tempah brings the lyrical fire to this club dance floor jam, spitting catchy, clever verses that play on everything from FIFA to Calvin Klein and Playboy bunnies while Swedish House Mafia provides a trance-tinged chorus as backdrop. A throbbing, wobbly bass and dizzying beat earn the hard-hitting song a spot on our list.Ħ.
Swedish House Mafia links up with Australian beatmakers Knife Party for this ghoulish Until Now track.
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