Fast-forward to 2003, when the UK house duo (Andy Ward and Paul Timothy) decided to record a "key-for-key" cover of May's masterpiece. Unlike many dance remixes that simply sample an original, they re-recorded the piano parts to give them a warmer, "housier" feel suitable for early 2000s club systems.
The foundation of the track was laid in 1987 by Detroit techno pioneer (under his alias Rhythim Is Rhythim). Interestingly, the iconic piano riff wasn't even intended for a dance track; it began as a ballad titled "Lightning Strikes Twice" by May's friend, Michael James. May took the ballad, sped it up, chopped it into loops, and layered it with percussion and string samples to create one of the most influential instrumental tracks in electronic music history. The Soul Central Cover (2003–2005) Soul Central - Strings Of Life (Danny Krivit Re Edit)
The story of by Soul Central is one of a dancefloor classic that bridged the gap between raw 1980s Detroit techno and the polished, piano-house sound of the early 2000s. The Original Spark (1987) Fast-forward to 2003, when the UK house duo
New York DJ legend , known for his surgical ability to extend the best parts of a song for the dancefloor, provided a Re-Edit that became the gold standard for club play. Interestingly, the iconic piano riff wasn't even intended
Soul Central – Strings Of Life (The Danny Krivit Re-Edits)
While their vocal version (featuring Kathy Brown and titled "Stronger on My Own") became a massive chart hit, many purists and underground DJs gravitated toward the instrumental edits.