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Born in 1978, I came in contact with electronic music through KLF and Twenty 4 Seven in the time, when MTV started in Germany.
Through Jean-Michel Jarre and Mike Oldfields Music I came to the "Thunderdome"-Series and the famous HR3 Clubnight radio broadcast by a friend of mine. My club life began in Kassel in 1994. I hold this up until ca. 1998-99 as well.

I was to be found annually at the Hessentag-Clubnight. In other aspects as far as parties are concerned I go out very rarely meanwhile. Minimal and boring/simply uninteresting music is only one reason of many... From the very beginning my motto was: "No drugs! Just music". I have kept this until today.

I never had pleasure in extremely commercial electronic music just as little as in the most freaky Hype-Minimal-Techno in "150th
special edition". Those who browse through my collection, might understand this quite well.
Music which I like should have a certain artistic value, a certain "half-value-time" and something like a "soul" and "warmth". If the music contains
this things it doesn't matter how fast or "hard" a title is. It should have just the "special something" that touches me.

Main-styles: Ambient/Downtempo, Deep / Progressive/Tech-House, Progressive/Melodic (mainly Classic-)Trance, Breakbeats, Oldskool Techno. I'm generally open-minded for every kind of good music, but Black Music and/or Rap/Hip Hop have never been a part of my musical socialisation. I just don't like it.

If you have records listed in my wantlist to offer , have questions about my collection or just want to get in contact, feel free to write me a mail :-)
I'm always looking forward in meeting people similiar-minded!

Thanks for watching by
Chris

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The Spiritualist* - The Bible According To The Spiritualist Volume One
posted a review of The Spiritualist* - The Bible According To The Spiritualist Volume One. 11 days ago
If you like the earlier MFS Records style (Humate, earlier Paul van Dyk, Effective Force, Cosmic Baby or Mystic Force) and melodic old school Trance Music from the early to mid 90s in general, you should give this CD definitively a try.

Highlights:... See full review
I.Q. (2) - Psycho (Get Out Of My Life) (Remix)
posted a review of I.Q. (2) - Psycho (Get Out Of My Life) (Remix). 3 months ago
The Psychomania remix is such a cheeky bold cover/remix of Datura - Yerba del Diablo it's an instant delight for every oldskool lover.
Ida Paul & Kalle Lindroth - Vuonna Nolla
submitted Ida Paul & Kalle Lindroth - Vuonna Nolla. over 3 years ago
Andy Moor And Adam White Present Whiteroom - The Whiteroom
posted a comment on Andy Moor And Adam White Present Whiteroom - The Whiteroom. over 3 years ago
The more i listen the Original Mix i think the vocals are from Jan Johnston with Brian Transeau (BT - Remember).
Mac Farloo - Another Day / Another Night / Another Dream
posted a comment on Mac Farloo - Another Day / Another Night / Another Dream. over 4 years ago
Another Day is a cover from The Beat Club - Security.
Karen Ramirez - If We Try
posted a comment on Karen Ramirez - If We Try. over 4 years ago
Looking for Love is a uncredited cover from Everything But The Girl - I Didn't Know I Was Looking For Love. Honor please to those who deserve.
Liquid Language - Blu Savannah (Squeed)
posted a review of Liquid Language - Blu Savannah (Squeed). over 4 years ago
Blu Savannah is based on Kate Bush - Under Ice. Simply magic how Dino Lenny combines atmosphere, vocals and melody and creates something new while staying close to the original. Great tune that passes the test of times!
Armin* - Blue Fear
posted a comment on Armin* - Blue Fear. over 4 years ago
Some trivia: Armin once told in an interview that " X Marks The Spot" is his kind of tribute to Speedy J - Symmetry, one of his personal favorite tracks. If you listen you know why... ;-)
Cold - Strobe Light Network - Remixes
posted a review of Cold - Strobe Light Network - Remixes. over 4 years ago
Imagine being in a cave with crystals or diamonds everywhere around, reflecting pices of light in every direction. Caleidoskopic. You slowly turn around watching.
The original is the perfect soundtrack for this moment.
Epic, in everyway.
Experience Movement - Gabriel's Party
posted a comment on Experience Movement - Gabriel's Party. over 5 years ago
some small trivia: Steve had the idea to "Gabriels Party" after being invited to a private party by Peter Gabriel.
R Rivera Grooves* - Funk-A-Tron
posted a comment on R Rivera Grooves* - Funk-A-Tron. over 6 years ago
The Pascal FEOS Remix is a real gem! If you listen closely it's a reminiscence to Hypnotist - The House is Mine.
Totally underrated work but a floor bomb.
Techno Bert - Neue Dimensionen
posted a comment on Techno Bert - Neue Dimensionen. over 6 years ago
you are right of course. Thank you very much :)
Corvin Dalek - Pounds & Penz
posted a comment on Corvin Dalek - Pounds & Penz. over 6 years ago
the Bassline was also used in Jazzi P. - Feel The Rhythm (Club Mix)
St. Melody - Qtopia²
posted a comment on St. Melody - Qtopia². over 7 years ago
is there any other one thinking the producer of this record is Dieter Meier from Yello and/or Hans Steingen (Boffin)?
Utah Saints - Star
posted a comment on Utah Saints - Star. over 7 years ago
Some little trivia why this record hasn't been bigger is the fact that the "Wishing on a Star..."-vocal sample from Rose Royce has never been cleared officially. A tragical fate for a real great and classic remix from Union Jack.
Techno Bert - Neue Dimensionen
posted a comment on Techno Bert - Neue Dimensionen. over 7 years ago
Now i finally know where Capella ripped off the melody from "Move on Baby". And Transa - Prophase.
Nick Warren - The Soundgarden - Volume One
added Nick Warren - The Soundgarden - Volume One to their collection. over 9 years ago
Jano Acta - Fludent Fiction
submitted Jano Acta - Fludent Fiction. over 11 years ago
Jano Acta - Fludent Fiction
submitted Jano Acta - Fludent Fiction. over 11 years ago
Dreadzone - Maximum EP
added Dreadzone - Maximum EP to their wantlist. over 11 years ago
Slacker - Scared
posted a comment on Slacker - Scared. over 12 years ago
Contains a sample is from Peter Gabriels recording "Of These Hope - Reprise" produced under license from Virgin Records Ltd.
Peyote - I Will Fight No More Forever (Remix)
posted a comment on Peyote - I Will Fight No More Forever (Remix). over 12 years ago
"I will fight no more" samples the famous historical speech from Nez Perce Indian tribe-leader Chief Joseph from the same name movie from the year 1975.
The speaker is actor Ned Romero.

"Tell General Howard I know his heart. What he told me before I... See full review
God's Groove - Prayer One / Two
posted a comment on God's Groove - Prayer One / Two. over 12 years ago
The vocals in "Prayer One" are sampled from Richard Burtons speech as the journalist Herbert George in "Dead London" from Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War of the Worlds: "Now suddenly, there was a change..." and
"...and all that remained was this... See full review
Leftfield - Leftism
posted a review of Leftfield - Leftism. over 13 years ago
„Leftism“ from Leftfield for me is one of the most impressing, pioneering and revolutionary albums ever in the scene. “Leftism” is one of those milestones that everybody interested in electronic music should have.
The music Paul Daley and Neil Barnes... See full review
Platipus
posted a review of Platipus. over 15 years ago
Platipus was one of those labels from the middle of the nineties until the end of the century you could buy records buy nearly blind from and you were as good as never really disappointed. Without a doubt this label has a special place in the heart... See full review
Humate And Rabbit In The Moon - East (Remixes)
posted a review of Humate And Rabbit In The Moon - East (Remixes). over 15 years ago
The words at the end of "South" are spoken by Holly Hunter in the film "The Piano" by Jane Campion:

"At night! I think of my piano in its ocean grave, and sometimes of myself floating above it. Down there everything is so still and silent that it... See full review
Jay Ray - Nightvisions
posted a review of Jay Ray - Nightvisions. over 15 years ago
If you like earlier Parks & Wilson or Chris Cowie's Records on Bellboy you should give this record a try.

Its not the typical MFS-Trance-Sound as you would expect like Paul van Dyk, Cosmic Baby or Mijk van Dijk Projects, this more "advanced"... See full review
The Offer - Cover Me
posted a review of The Offer - Cover Me. over 15 years ago
I've found this record 13(!) years after its release and i'm excited that not more people know and like this record!
There must have been a tragical error in the marketing sector of the record company, way back when Torsten Fenslau played this tune... See full review
Parallax (10) - Arctic Wind
posted a review of Parallax (10) - Arctic Wind. over 16 years ago
For me music has something to do with emotions.
When i heard Arctic Wind (Feel Mix) for the first time in 1994/1995, it caught me that much, i was short before getting tears in my eyes. The melancholy was and still is that simple but fantastic.
For... See full review
Near Dark - Heute Ist Ein Guter Tag Zu Sterben (Trance-Remix)
posted a review of Near Dark - Heute Ist Ein Guter Tag Zu Sterben (Trance-Remix). over 16 years ago
With its pressure and its special dark atmosphere this rare record is an example of the visions, ideas and production skills of Torsten Fenslau.
The german vocals form the "Flatliners"-movie complete this record so perfectly, i will still listen to... See full review
Libra Presents Taylor - Anomaly - Calling Your Name
posted a review of Libra Presents Taylor - Anomaly - Calling Your Name. over 16 years ago
When i’ve heard this title in its original mix in the spring of 1995, i knew from the beginning, it was love at first sight. J
A shame i didn’t know at that moment the title and/or artist and so i had to wait another 1,5 years until DJ Dag played the... See full review
Nick Warren - Back To Mine
posted a review of Nick Warren - Back To Mine. over 16 years ago
I got attention to this cd from Nicks Global Underground (GU24), because this was partly also in a chillout-mood.
Bought it, listened to it and fallen in love with it!
I've heard this CD the first time while driving by train from Kassel to... See full review
Virtual Atmosfear - Virtual Dreams
posted a review of Virtual Atmosfear - Virtual Dreams. over 17 years ago
"Virtual Atmosphere" is a decent cover of Humate - Love Stimulation. Very euphoric and uplifting, and if you ask me, it is much better than Kaycee's Remake of this Trance-Classic.
Various - Logic Trance 2
posted a review of Various - Logic Trance 2. over 17 years ago
I bought this double-cd in autumn 1994 at the age of 16. In my musical evolution it was a mile-stone, because it features a lot of the greatest pieces of music ever released in their own genres.
I can really highly recommence this cds without any... See full review
Natural Born Grooves - Universal Love
posted a review of Natural Born Grooves - Universal Love. over 17 years ago
In the beginning of 1996 the vocal version could be often heard. Generally i dislike disco-id elements but tune with its warm bass-guitar creates a real good, trancy atmosphere without any attitude of "Kitsch".
Even more than 10 years after its... See full review
Marmion - Three After Midnight
posted a review of Marmion - Three After Midnight. over 17 years ago
In 1995 Marmion were asked by New Order to produce a remix for them. So Mijk and Marcos produced a remix of "The Perfect Kiss" for New Orders Remix Album, but New Order didn't like it and rejected to put it on their album.

But Mijk and Marcos... See full review
Arpeggiators - The Doors Of Perception - The Rave City Hymn
posted a review of Arpeggiators - The Doors Of Perception - The Rave City Hymn. over 17 years ago
Comparing to earlier Arpeggiators releases on Harthouse Records, this is quite weak for me.
I bought it for the Norman Remix which is the best version for me: a relaxed tech-house version but still with a kick to dance, like his early Terry Lee... See full review
AWeX - It's Our Future (Remixes)
posted a review of AWeX - It's Our Future (Remixes). over 17 years ago
comparing to the remixes from 2001 of this 90s classic from Germany here you find a wider range of mixes: a close to the original mix from Mr. Cox, more (Hard) House-related mixes from Watchman and Timewriter and even dark and ravy style from Norman... See full review
Fedi - Tell Me Why
posted a review of Fedi - Tell Me Why. over 17 years ago
I've first heard this record when Marusha played it at Tunnel Rave '95 in Frankfurt/Main at the end of her set: The intro and the break of the Accelerated Mix is still mindblowing, even after more than 10 years of age! Played at 5am it still rocks the... See full review