Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s latest anthem, “Free,” reinforces the fact that some artistic partnerships are simply destined for greatness.
Their consistent ability to create chart-topping hits speaks to an innate understanding of dance music’s role in human catharsis. That competency reaches crescendo in “Free,” where Harris’ production expertise and Goulding’s gossamer vocals form a perfect alchemy and once again turn emotions into danceable gold.
Much like the duo’s prior work, “Free” is a dopamine-fueled escape hatch. With anthemic production and head-over-heels songwriting, the new single, their fourth collaboration, was designed for the walk-on-air rapture of a singalong moment in unison. “When I’m with you I’m free,” Goulding sings with lilting falsetto accents.
The enduring success of their partnership proves that some artistic combinations are written in the stars. Harris and Goulding reunited last year to release their soaring track “Miracle,” which the former said at the time marked the completion of a “trilogy” of bangers after teaming up for a pair of generational dance anthems: 2012’s “I Need Your Love” and 2014’s “Outside.”
Listen to “Free” below.
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