Helsloot’s ‘I Was There’ Receives a Dreamlike Remix from Booka Shade
A standout moment from Body Language Vol. 27 is reimagined by Get Physical’s co-founders.
Get Physical Music presents a special new chapter for Helsloot’s ‘I Was There’, as label co-founders Booka Shade deliver a rich and atmospheric remix of the track. Originally released as part of Helsloot’s Body Language Vol. 27 album, the record now returns with a fresh interpretation that deepens its emotional core.
As the curator of Volume 27, Helsloot shaped the compilation into a cohesive and forward-looking statement, blending melodic house with emotional storytelling.
His work continues to stand out for its ability to merge groove and introspection, a signature that has earned him global recognition following the success of tracks like ‘Because You Move Me’. Within the album, ‘I Was There’, created together with Beacon, quickly emerged as one of its most memorable moments thanks to its haunting vocal and immersive atmosphere.
Now Booka Shade step in to reinterpret that vision. Their remix reshapes the vocal into a rhythmic focal point, weaving the phrase through a lush landscape of warm synth textures and flowing grooves. The result is a deep and cinematic rework that expands the original into a more spacious, club-ready journey while preserving its emotional resonance.
The release also marks a meaningful return for Booka Shade, who helped found Get Physical Music and played a central role in shaping its early identity. Their reappearance on the label connects directly with Helsloot’s contemporary vision, bridging generations of the Get Physical sound.
With this remix, Helsloot’s ‘I Was There’ continues its journey, evolving from album highlight into a timeless dancefloor piece that links past, present, and future in one fluid motion.
