Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding's latest anthem, “Free,” reinforces the fact that some artistic partnerships are simply destined for greatness.
Her consistent ability to create chart-topping hits speaks to an innate understanding of dance music’s role in human catharsis. That proficiency reaches its climax on “Free,” where Harris’ production expertise and Goulding’s subdued vocals form a perfect alchemy and once again turn emotions into dance gold.
Like the duo’s previous work, “Free” is a dopamine-fueled escape. With anthemic production and gripping songwriting, the new single, their fourth collaboration, was crafted for the ecstasy of a sing-along moment. “When I’m with you I’m free,” Goulding sings in lilting falsetto accents.
The enduring success of their partnership proves that some artistic pairings are written in the stars. Harris and Goulding reunited last year to release their track “Miracle,” which the former said at the time marked the completion of a “trilogy” of hits after they collaborated to create a pair of generational dance anthems: 2012’s “I Need Your Love” and 2014’s “Outside.”
Listen to “Free” below.
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