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Schulz, who was riding high off the success of his remix of Mr. Probz's "Waves," applied what became his signature formula to "Prayer in C":

The original version of "Prayer in C" was released four years earlier, in 2010, by the French folk-pop duo . Found on their debut album Invincible Friends , the original was a stripped-back, acoustic-driven track. It featured Nili Hadida’s soulful, weary vocals delivering a poignant message—a cynical "letter to God" about the state of the world. lilly_wood_the_prick_prayer_in_c_robin_schulz_r...

He introduced a bright, flute-like synth line that counterbalanced the heavy lyrics. Schulz, who was riding high off the success

It reached number one in over 20 countries , including the UK, Germany, France, and Australia. It featured Nili Hadida’s soulful, weary vocals delivering

While the original was a hit in its own right within the French indie scene, it remained largely a hidden gem to the rest of the world until German DJ and producer discovered it. The Robin Schulz Touch

By layering deep house beats over the folk foundations, he created a "sun-drenched melancholy" that resonated perfectly with the Mediterranean summer vibe of 2014. A Chart-Topping Phenomenon