Energyâ¯52 was a short-lived but legendary German trance project formed in Berlin in 1991 by Paul SchmitzâMoormann (aka Kidâ¯Paul), with key collaboration from Harald Blüchel (aka Cosmic Baby). Although only active until around 1993, the duo left an enduring mark on electronic music. Their most iconic release, âCaféâ¯delâ¯Marâ, debuted in 1993 on the influential Eyeâ¯Q label and instantly became a trance anthem. Named after the famed Ibiza sunset venue, the track is built around a haunting melody inspired by Wimâ¯Mertensâs âStruggle for Pleasureâ. âCaféâ¯delâ¯Marâ has been remixed extensively: in 1997, the Three âN One remix became a global dance hit, and in 1998, Nalin & Kaneâs version reached number 12 on the UK charts. The track has been consistently voted among the greatest dance tunes ever. Numerous high-profile artists, including Paul van Dyk, Deadmau5, Ricardo Villalobos, Tale of Us, and most recently Orbital and Michael Mayer, have all released new interpretations of the track. A special 30th-anniversary edition was released in late 2024, featuring fresh remixes and renewed interest in the trackâs timeless sound.
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