Chris Venola feat. Kira 
I'll Be There (Alex Flatner Remix)


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http://www.facebook.com/circlemusicgermany
http://www.facebook.com/chrisvenola



Chris Venola feat. Kira   I'll Be There   (Alex Flatner Remix) snippet_7thofAugust available!!

DJ Booking: benny@stillhotberlin.com
http://www.facebook.com/AlexFlatner
http://www.facebook.com/CircleMusicGermany
http://www.circlemusic.net





January's Winter Selection 2014

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ featuring Nick Maurer
Purpose (Remixes)

1. Purpose (George Morel Remix) 06:55
2. Purpose (Chris Venola Remix) 06:56
3. Purpose (Ioakim Sayz Remix) 09:10
(Circle Music) Circle 043_6R
Release: 25th June 2014
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital via Deejay.de/Decks.de

Alex Flatner has commissioned a superb selection of bold and adventurous remixers to rework the excellent Purpose for a summer 2014 release. Alex and LOPAZZ lock themselves in the studio at every available opportunity creating their musical masterpieces and on Purpose they also present the unique voice of Nick Maurer.

The original version of Purpose came out on Circle Music at the tail end of 2013. The Mannheim based multi-tasking DJ/Producer/A&R/Label Boss having teamed up with his label friend and colleague LOPAZZ to create a track that is the epitome of the label - refined and sophisticated, filled with subtle sounds to pleasure your eardrums. 

Alex Flatner always attaches great importance to ensuring that only the highest quality music appears on his label and with this Purpose (Remixes) package, he has once again brought together a mouth-watering array of talent to produce another memorable release. 

George Morel is a man whose name stands for warm and soulful house sounds and it has been that way for decades, having been active in the scene right from the early days. His deep appreciation for music that fills the room and moves the soul, referencing house music's past but engaging fully with the future, is clearly on display within his masterful rework of Purpose.

With his debut artist album on Circle Music waiting in the wings, Italy’s Chris Venola shows exactly why he is such an exciting prospect with his gloriously subtle, stripped-back beauty of a remix. Chris says he loves music in its entirety and uses it as an expression of pure freedom, and it shows! Keep an eye on this young man - he’s a star in the making, for sure.
Finally, the super-talented Berlin-based DJ and producer Ioakim Sayz extends Purpose and gives every single element space to breathe and flourish with his delightful, teasing remix that fuses techno, tech and deep house elements to perfection. With maxims such as - creativity through intuition, authenticity through down-to-earth beliefs, and effectiveness through quality – you know you’re hearing something very special from Ioakim, here.

Enjoy!

Further information: 
http://www.circlemusic.net 
http://www.facebook.com/circlemusicgermany 
http://soundcloud.com/circle-music-germany   
http://www.beatport.com/label/circle-music/2884   


Alex Flatner & LOPAZZfeat.Nick Maurer-Purpose(GeorgeMorel Remix)

ALEX FLATNER & LOPAZZ

Courtesy (Remixes)

1. Courtesy (Markus Homm Remix)
2. We're No Good (Click Click Remix)
3. Courtesy (Blue Amazon Remix)
4. Courtesy (Inner Rebels Remix)
Digital Only Bonus Track:
5. Courtesy (Grey Area Remix)
(Circle Music) Circle 045-6R
Release:11th December 2014
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital via Deejay.de/Decks.de
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/circle-music-germany 

Hot on the heels of the excellent original “Courtesy” EP, from Alex Flatner and his super-talented label friend and colleague LOPAZZ, the Mannheim based multi-tasking DJ/Producer/A&R/Circle label boss has put together a stunning remix package by some of the most exciting, talented artists out there right now.

Romanian born and now Nurenberg based, DJ/Producer Markus Homm, can regularly be found behind the decks of some of Berlin’s finest clubs (Panorama Bar, Watergate and Tresor, or international destinations from Madrid to Tokyo. With such a strong pedigree, it is no wonder that his deeply delicious, bassline driven remix of “Courtesy” creates a most compelling groove, and is the perfect opener for this super-high quality package. 

Berlin based DJ/Producer Christoph (aka Click Click) is a master of his own highly distinctive fusion of funky nu-disco, with deep house styling and a twist of pop appeal, so his reworking of “We’re No Good” is undoubtedly, incredibly addictive. Meanwhile, representing the UK, a club classic production and remix machine (think Sasha, New Order, Skunk Anansie, Seal etc.), namely Blue Amazon, ups the ante with a highly energetic, techno interpretation of “Courtesy” that oozes total dynamic inventiveness. 

The next interpretation is from the superb Inner Rebels, a duo from France & Greece formed by Manos & Rafael Cerato. Their highly infectious, super-original combination of deep groovy house, nu-disco attitude and boundless energy, will surely prove to be a highlight for many. This amazingly diverse and entertaining remix package put together by Alex Flatner, also features a digital only bonus remix from Australia’s Grey Area, who are purveyors of strikingly fresh and original music and who reach beyond familiar audio templates and deliver a darker, deeply dubby, spacious, melodic tinged workout to round off proceedings in style.

LOPAZZ and Alex Flatner lock themselves in the studio at every available opportunity, developing their musical masterpieces and every once in a while a highly interesting taste of their creative juices emerges, so you can expect to hear more examples of their uncanny studio chemistry together, very soon. Please note that this remix package (like the original release) will also be pressed on black 12” vinyl for all those classical DJs out there! ☺

Enjoy!

Further information: 
http://www.circlemusic.net 
http://www.facebook.com/circlemusicgermany 
http://soundcloud.com/circle-music-germany   
http://www.beatport.com/label/circle-music/2884  

Remixers:
https://www.facebook.com/homm.markus 
https://www.facebook.com/click.I.click 
https://www.facebook.com/blueamzon 
https://www.facebook.com/InnerRebels 
http://www.greyareasound.com/alexsalter.htm 


Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - We're No Good - Click Click Remix

ALEX FLATNER & LOPAZZ

Courtesy (Remixes)

1. Courtesy (Markus Homm Remix)
2. We're No Good (Click Click Remix)
3. Courtesy (Blue Amazon Remix)
4. Courtesy (Inner Rebels Remix)
Digital Only Bonus Track:
5. Courtesy (Grey Area Remix)
(Circle Music) Circle 045-6R
Release: 11th December 2014
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital via Deejay.de/Decks.de
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/circle-music-germany 

Hot on the heels of the excellent original “Courtesy” EP, from Alex Flatner and his super-talented label friend and colleague LOPAZZ, the Mannheim based multi-tasking DJ/Producer/A&R/Circle label boss has put together a stunning remix package by some of the most exciting, talented artists out there right now.

Romanian born and now Nurenberg based, DJ/Producer Markus Homm, can regularly be found behind the decks of some of Berlin’s finest clubs (Panorama Bar, Watergate and Tresor, or international destinations from Madrid to Tokyo. With such a strong pedigree, it is no wonder that his deeply delicious, bassline driven remix of “Courtesy” creates a most compelling groove, and is the perfect opener for this super-high quality package. 

Berlin based DJ/Producer Christoph (aka Click Click) is a master of his own highly distinctive fusion of funky nu-disco, with deep house styling and a twist of pop appeal, so his reworking of “We’re No Good” is undoubtedly, incredibly addictive. Meanwhile, representing the UK, a club classic production and remix machine (think Sasha, New Order, Skunk Anansie, Seal etc.), namely Blue Amazon, ups the ante with a highly energetic, techno interpretation of “Courtesy” that oozes total dynamic inventiveness. 

The next interpretation is from the superb Inner Rebels, a duo from France & Greece formed by Manos & Rafael Cerato. Their highly infectious, super-original combination of deep groovy house, nu-disco attitude and boundless energy, will surely prove to be a highlight for many. This amazingly diverse and entertaining remix package put together by Alex Flatner, also features a digital only bonus remix from Australia’s Grey Area, who are purveyors of strikingly fresh and original music and who reach beyond familiar audio templates and deliver a darker, deeply dubby, spacious, melodic tinged workout to round off proceedings in style.

LOPAZZ and Alex Flatner lock themselves in the studio at every available opportunity, developing their musical masterpieces and every once in a while a highly interesting taste of their creative juices emerges, so you can expect to hear more examples of their uncanny studio chemistry together, very soon. Please note that this remix package (like the original release) will also be pressed on black 12” vinyl for all those classical DJs out there! ☺

Enjoy!

Further information: 
http://www.circlemusic.net 
http://www.facebook.com/circlemusicgermany 
http://soundcloud.com/circle-music-germany   
http://www.beatport.com/label/circle-music/2884  

Remixers:
https://www.facebook.com/homm.markus 
https://www.facebook.com/click.I.click 
https://www.facebook.com/blueamzon 
https://www.facebook.com/InnerRebels 
http://www.greyareasound.com/alexsalter.htm 


AlexFlatner&LOPAZZ - Courtesy - Grey Area Remix

DJ Booking by Stillhotberlin
benny@stillhotberlin.com

Tracklisting
1. Sunner Soul - Table D’Hote
2. Mr. 69, Phreaky MF (Mike Dunn’s Mix)
3. Tonbe & Rescuer - You Can Do It
4. Funkylover - Nu Nu Funky
5. Phil Weeks - Bad Chance Went Thru My Mind
6. Mickey - You Know The Beat
7. Tom Trago & Steffi - Two Together
8. David Keno - Set & Forget
9. La Tuerie - Jenny 
10. Luca C & Brigante feat. Roisin Murphy - Invisions 
11. Qubiko - Alive 
12. Ike - Garagen - SoulPhiction Edit
13. Victor Shan - How You Want It 
14. Tom Trago - Use Me Again (Carl Craig Remix)
15. Danny O - Stars 

Alex Flatner - Monthly Picks - January 2015

Here you can check the whole Playlist for the Clubnight @ You.FM, 13.08.11
with Franksen !! 

http://www.you-fm.de/index.jsp?key=standard_document_42328831&xtmc=alex%20flatner&xtcr=1



Clubnight @ You.FM (Frankfurt) 13.08.11

Kling Klong's longtime friend Alex Flatner returns to Martin Eyerer & Rainer Weichhold's label with a very sensual and twisted track. Done together with his mate Blue Amazon and the legendary singer Robert Owens, 'Never Get It Twisted' was quickly a must for Suara and Tronic artist Dosem to submit a driving techno remix.

Check:
www.facebook.com/KlingKlongRecords
www.facebook.com/AlexFlatner
www.facebook.com/blueamzon
www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-Owe…/167358279947609
www.facebook.com/marcdosem

Buy here

Alex Flatner & Blue Amazon feat. Robert Owens - Never Get It Twisted (Original Mix)

Alex Flatner & Blue Amazon feat. Robert Owens - Never Get It Twisted (Dosem Remix)

We introduce you our release number 3, signed by german duo Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ, three slices of futuristic club music, deep, hypnotic, complex and sexy.

First cut Every day is made of intricate beats, sustained basslines and synthesized sweeps, featuring vocals by LOPAZZ. 

Tigerskin remixes Every day, adding more analogue workout to the original arrangement, simplifying the beats, cutting the vocals adding a more hypnotic feeling with the excellent string fuelled arrangement, like a dub version of the original.

Closing the release Acid Department is the most abstract exercise here, precise groove, funky bassline, chord stabs speeded wisely during the arrangement made this track an excellent quasi techno hybrid.

As you can feel, we are about timeless music, not trendy loop library numbers. From Shanghai with love.

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - Every Day

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - Every Day (Tigerskin Remix)

Out now and available here: http://btprt.dj/1jWEdIg

Fore more information please visit:
www.facebook.com/alexflatner
www.facebook.com/hoperecordings

Vangelis Kostoxenakis & Inner Rebels - Radux (Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ Remix)

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ "This" soon available on Vinyl and Digital
http://www.pokerflat-recordings.com

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - This

Out on Circle Music: May 9, 2016

01. Alex Flatner & Cari Golden - Let ́s Cross Over (Original Mix)
02. Alex Flatner & Cari Golden - Let ́s Cross Over (LD NERO Remix )
03. LOPAZZ & Cari Golden - Let ́s Cross Over (Original Mix)
04. LOPAZZ & Cari Golden - Let ́s Cross Over (Shan Remix - Instrumental)

“Circle Music” next release is something of special quality and a project that we have been excited about for some time. Its not often on one release that you have such an inspired choice of artists all working together for the greater love of music.

“Alex Flatner” has become such an active production powerhouse since the 90’s with endless amounts of productions spanning from Techno to Tech and the deeper side of house.
“He’s made creative hits in the dance music world and always strived or something original and unique in sound.
“Lopazz” is an inspired choice of producer and has warmed the ears of many with his releases on “Get Physical Music”, "Cocoon" and the legendary “Pokerflat”.

There’s always something momentous about a “Lopazz” production that leaves you wanting more.

“Cari Golden” is the immerging voice of house music. This LA based vocalist is inspiring us all with her range of creative flair. Her recent collaborations have really set the tone for her diversity with a vocal performance’s reminiscent of “Groove Is In The Heart “ by “Deee-Lite”
.
Track 1 is “Alex Flatners” personal interpretation of this great track. What you have here is a quality affair with an 80’s esque production. Its very soulful capturing your imagination, classic string lines with a real funk feel about it. This is not just house music it’s electronic art.
Track 2 we step into “LD Nero” Remix, LD Nero for those who don’t know is one of the hottest brands right now. He’s already had releases on Baby Ford ́s imprints "Pal/SL & Trelik" and “Get Physical Music" and is definitely one to watch. He’s remix here follows suit from the original to a degree with great 80’s sound percussion and funky builds. There’s a lot of space in the remix and surprises the more you listen.
Track 3 kicks into “Lopazz” take on the theme. This kicks straight into a dirtier house driven groove from the off. Its very infectious sounding with a moving baseline and subliminal chord structure. The more you listen to this mix you are hypnotized by its fantastic synth work. Everything has been played live without any midi or computers involved.
Track 4 we finish off with “Shan” remix, “Shan” is another artist that’s raising the eardrums of many right including his release on “Running back” label. This remix is full of varied influences as it starts off in house music stylistic before we are introduced a break beat sound that touches into a 90’s groove that was huge in the UK. There’s more sample based touches and hits that builds in its own way.

Released by:
    Circle Music
Release date:
    9 May 2016



Alex Flatner & Cari Golden - Let's Cross Over - LD Nero Remix (Snippet)

Alex Flatner & Cari Golden - Let's Cross Over - Original Mix (Snippet)

Out on Circle Music: 2016-10-03
Buy here: btprt.dj/2dMo2v3

Circle Music label boss Alex Flatner is now based in Berlin, the city that never sleeps. He was able to convince himself of that fact on several occasions with his Circle Music Nights, for instance at Ritter Butzke. And all those who were there know about the qualitative requirements and his sensitivity for the good music. With his longtime buddy Lopazz he has now once again held a studio session. The result is a true sound bomb!

“Philharmonic” starts exceptional minimalistic and extends to over nine minutes. Here Alex Flatner and Lopazz spread not only swirling synths, jumping beats and rolling basses, they join their shared love of experimentation, ecstatic sounds and musical sensitivity in a very impressive way. Cocoon artist Christian Burkhardt takes up this entire bandwidth and prepares a remarkable piece of Techno music in form of his remix, while the Swiss guy Definition, inter alia known for his label Definition:Music, presents his version of a summery sounding tune between Techno and House.

No matter which remix you prefer, all of them will be played dozens of times at the clubs during the coming weeks and months. In order to experience the full Circle Music sound you need to check for the upcoming label nights.

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - Philharmonic (Christian Burkhardt Remix)

Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ - Philharmonic (Definition Remix)

Exile EP

Exile (Benny Grauer Remix)

New remix for Pietmont out on January 27th on Lapsus Music.
Get it here: http://btprt.dj/2jEHLPv

Piemont - Gingersnap (Alex Flatner & LOPAZZ Remix)

Out on STILL HOT: 2017-02-14
Buy here: www.beatport.com/release/whaddup-kid/1954046

01 Whaddup Kid (Original Mix)
02 Whaddup Kid (Alex Flatner Remix)

Still Hot (SH002)

The second release on Still Hot comes from the formerly Stuttgart based Ninetoes, who had a huge hit with “Finder” on Kling Klong right at the beginning of his career. During the last years and months, strong releases appeared on labels such as Moon Harbour, Saved Rec. and Mobilee, which prove that Ninetoes can definitely not be called a one hit wonder.

Ninetoes’ signature can clearly be read within the title track of Stillhot 002, “Whaddup Kid”, which easy-going groove invites to proper head-nodding. The built-up of the main-theme floats directly into the feet and hips and offers despite or maybe even because of its minimalism a lot of drive to the track.

Circle Music label boss Alex Flatner contributes a techy remix, which represents his special note within his interpretation of “Whaddup Kid”.

Ninetoes - Whaddup Kid (Alex Flatner Remix)

Out on Still Hot: 2017-03-24
Buy here: tinyurl.com/stillhot003

01 Welcome To My Life (Original Mix)
02 Welcome To My Life (Markus Homm & Mihai Popoviciu Remix) 
03 Schizodistel (Original Mix)

Still Hot (SH003)

With his unique sound between House and Techno, Alex Flatner not only made himself a name with his label work, e.g. for his own imprint Circle Music, he also has been given the opportunity to play at clubs and festivals all over the world. After the first two EPs on Still Hot it is now up to him to prove his skills with the catalog number 003 for the label, that he founded together with Martin Eyerer and Benny Grauer back in 2016. On the second release of Still Hot (Ninetoes – “Whaddup Kid”) he delivered a remix, now is the time for him to present a solo EP.

“Welcome To My Life” reflects all that the name Alex Flatner stands for - high-quality sounds, an excellent arrangement and an innovative instrumentalisation of House and Techno elements. In addition, there is a remix by Markus Homm & Mihai Popoviciu on this release, who were responsible for the catalog number 001 on Still Hot with their EP “Insomnis”. With the cryptic name “Schizodistel”, Alex Flatner rounds up his current release and proves that he can also provide diverse tracks with the help of minimalistic structures, oldschool sounds and lots of effects.

Recently he showed up with his reinterpretation of Piemont’s “Gingersnap” on Lapsus and also his latest release on his own imprint Circle Music entitled “Philharmonic” together with studio partner LOPAZZ and with awesome remixes by Christian Burkhardt and Definition gained quite some publicity. Now here comes “Welcome To My Life” on Still Hot. Alex Flatner is living and breathing electronic music, and this EP is equally an homage to this lifestyle, as well as an invitation to join it.

Alex Flatner - Welcome To My Life (Original Mix)

Alex Flatner - Welcome To My Life (Markus Homm & Mihai Popoviciu Remix)

Alex Flatner - Schizodistel (Original Mix)

01 Alex Flatner – Without You (Original Mix) 
02 Benny Grauer – Absolute Alert (Original Mix)
03 Martin Eyerer – Accessor (Original Mix) 
04 Martin Landsky – Alpha Funk (Original Mix)
05 Mihai Popoviciu & Markus Homm – June Tune

Buy here: tinyurl.com/contemporary-EP

When the Berlin booking agency Still Hot launched its own label at the beginning of the year, the founders Martin Eyerer, Alex Flatner and Benny Grauer saw the opportunity to represent the agency and the circle of artists on this platform. Meanwhile, a firm has emerged with Still Hot, which has slowly but steadily grown into an accredited label. With the catalog number 006, the three (elective) Berliners once again take the opportunity to present the musical work of the artists united by Still Hot and supply us with five new tracks specially produced for this compilation in the middle of the open air season. First comes Alex Flatner, who alongside his other label projects like Circle Music, proved with his 'Welcome To My Life' on Still Hot, that he has not only mastered the fusion of Techno and House, but has also perfected it. With 'Without You' he delivers a hot candidate for the pole position as a summer club hit. With 'The Source Code', Benny Grauer sought the formula for the perfect track and mixed tension, hypnotic sounds and danceable rhythms. Now, with 'Absolute Alert', he refines that with a light breeze of Acid, but always remains faithful to his in-trance-spinning sound. The internationally most successful and well-known artist on Still Hot is undoubtedly Martin Eyerer, a man with many talents, full of action, and always a tremendously great passion for music, as he proves with his radio show, his own label Kling Klong and the associated club showcases. With 'Accessor' he keeps his usual tempo, is less techy, but even more funky and groovy. In this way, he also lays the foundation for Martin Landsky, whose track 'Alpha Funk' hits a similar notch, but remains minimalist and deep at the same time. As a new addition to the label Still Hot, he delivers a wonderful debut. On the other hand, Mihai Popoviciu and Markus Homm make the final point, who got the ball rolling with the catalog number 001 and the track 'Insomnis'. Also 'June Tune' is deep, a little funky, yet impulsive and demanding and completes this sampler skillfully. A retrospective that does not fall back on already released tracks and relaxes on their laurels, but rather an independent EP, that makes a point of looking into the future of the label.

CONTEMPORARY: Alex Flatner - Without You (Original Mix)

Perfect Circles

Perfect Circles (feat. Lopazz)

Perfect Circles (Reboot's - Put Your Arm Next To It - Rework) [feat. Lopazz]

The Voice

The Voice (Original Mix) [feat. Deafny Moon]

The Voice (Spirit Catcher's Re-Interpretation) [feat. Deafny Moon]

LOPAZZ is back on Get Physical Music.
After producing ‘The Pleasure Principle’ Album with DJ T. and 2 ‘Ambient Film Themes’ albums as LOPAZZ & Casio Casino,
collaborations with M.A.N.D.Y and Gerd Janson from Running Back he is now continuing his classic-releases on Get Physical
like ‘Share my rhythm’, ‘We are’ and ‘Migracion’ with ‘/Our Love/’.
This time he´s joined forces again with Alex Flatner - the duo already released several E.P.´s on Poker Flat and Cocoon Records.


Alex Flatner runs his successful underground label Circle Music, works as an A&R manager for labels like Harthouse and Plastic City
and is a highly regarded DJ. As a remixer he has created stunning versions of Gui Boratto’s ‘Atol’ , Terry Lee Brown Junior’s ‘Pulsar’ and
Steve Lawler’s ‘Almerina’ to name but a few of many. From Reboot, Märtini Brös, to Joey Beltram, Alex has worked with many top respected
names, including of course, studio master-mind LOPAZZ.


////The title track opens with a heavy kick groove and a thick jumpy bassline.  LOPAZZ´ vocals are thrown in with the percussion to add to the atmosphere
while leading the way to the walking organs.  ‘Our Love’ takes a very sensual turn, but always maintains it’s firm composure.
It will prove to be great mid set crowd pumper this summer.

When making a fine sauce for any occasion, one has to /reduce/... the act of cooking things down to the bare essentials...
That’s exactly what LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner have done to produce ‘Just A Memory’...
Keeping a strong bassline, and sparse dirty synthlines to a staccato minimum.

‘2night’ displays the sensual sides of the two producers, favouring piano against strings and sweet vocals. Bring in a smooth sine and all is right with the world.
A great track with a bright, warm vibe to it and a solid end to a tight EP. Ladies and gentlemen, LOPAZZ and Alex Flatner - ‘Our Love’.


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LABELCOPY : LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner "Our Love E.P."
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LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner "Our Love E.P."


1. LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner "Our Love"
2. LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner "Just A Memory"
3. LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner "2Night"

All songs written and produced by LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner @ HD800achtspur, Heidelberg.
Mixed and Mastered @ www.mixmastering.de LOPAZZ published by SMV/EMUVE.de Hamburg, Alex Flatner published by daredo publishing/EMI Publishing.
GEMA 2012.


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LOPAZZ & Alex Flatner - Our Love - Snippet

My Live DJ Set for You.FM Clubnight in Frankfurt with Franksen
http://www.you-fm.de/index.jsp?rubrik=18564&key=standard_document_44993208

DJ Booking
CONFIDANCE | dani : dj@confidance-booking.com




You.FM Clubnight with Franksen (07.07.2012)

Alex Flatner & Hermanez
When The Sun Goes Down - Noir

releasedate: 15th of August 2012
http://www.facebook.com/alexflatner
http://www.facebook.com/Hermanezzz
http://www.noir-music.com

Alex Flatner & Hermanez - When The Sun Goes Down (Noir Music) Releasedate:15 August 2012

Artist:	Alex Flatner & Hermanez
Titel:	        Exile e.p.
Code:   	DCR010
Label:   	Deep Circus Records 


Tracklisting
A1 Alex Flatner & Hermanez - Exile (Original)
A2 Alex Flatner & Hermanez – Exile (David Keno Remix)
B1 Alex Flatner & Hermanez – Exile (Warren Fellow Remix)
B2 Alex Flatner & Hermanez – Exile (Benny Grauer Remix)


Mastering: Schnittstelle
Artwork:  empp.de

Release-Date:
Vinyl 12” & Digital
05.11. 2012


With the „Exile E.P“, we proudly present you the 10th release on our Deep Circus label. The 10th release is always a very special event for any label, and so we are very pleased that we were able to get two great artists involved: Flatner and Hermanez, who delight us once again with a great piece of work by the name „Exile“. Alex Flatner has already contributed a phantastic remix to the very first release on Deep Circus, which was the „Nine Days Wonder“ EP by Benny Grauer, thus making him a Deep Circus Artist of the very early days. 
Flatner is well known for lots of succesful cooperations with various artists such as Lopazz or Martin Eyerer, with releases on Cocoon, Poker Flat, Get Physical, Kling Klong and his own imprint Circle Music.
„Blossom“ on Result Recordings in 2011 was Flatners first coproduction with the exceptional belgian producer Hermanez. Recently those two presented another extraordinary bomb for the dancefloor called „When the sun goes down“ (on „Noir Music“), which is stilistically quite similar to „Exile“. It seems as if Flatner and Hermanez have a common secret language when working together in the studio, destined for success and letting us look forward to many other great releases of those two in the future. 
The remixes by Warren Fellow, David Keno and Benny Grauer are just as awesome as the original track, and will be available on vinyl as well as digital. Each artist had his very own interpretation of the original according to his personal style, while keeping it close and related to the original track. There should be something in it for every taste...
Enjoy! 


Alex Flatner & Hermanez - Exile - Benny Grauer Remix

Some people crave the public adulation and trappings of stardom that a successful career in the electronic music industry can bring. Some people are too busy being creative to worry about these things. With some people, when you scratch beneath the surface, unfortunately there is little substance to talk about. Then there are some people who have come in under the radar, conscientiously building great things in their own quiet way. These are the true masters, people who, when you dig deeper, you find famous productions, genius collaborations, exciting record labels and legendary club nights. Germany’s Alex Flatner is such a person, he may not yet be a household name but his career achievements so far are way beyond impressive.

Anyone seeking a role model for how to operate successfully and with longevity in the electronic dance music industry today, should study Alex Flatner, the art of multi-tasking across disciplines has been honed to perfection by this congenial, self-effacing man from Munich. He runs his highly successful underground labels, Gedankensport and Circle Music; works as an A&R manager for labels including Harthouse and Plastic City; is a producer of immense talent and a highly regarded DJ who travels all over the globe at weekends.

Having started to produce music in 1992 for his own enjoyment, a chance meeting with Corvin Dalek, A&R for the Berlin based MFS label, resulted in his first big hit, “Pounds & Penz”. The record sold more then 50K copies (on vinyl) and was licensed to many compilations. Such huge success led to many remix and production opportunities, a personal highlight for Alex being his highly creative reworking of “Crystal” by New Order, a version much loved by Bernard Sumner.

An introduction to the world of DJing came about by accident in 1995, when a new club opened (Electric Delicate) in his hometown of Munich. The DJ didn’t turn up one Saturday night, so Alex ended up spinning some records to keep the crowd entertained, the night becoming one of the most popular in the city at that time. Crucially, this new creative outlet led to Alex Flatner’s name becoming known outside Germany. These days he can regularly be found behind the decks in Istanbul, Rome, Berlin (Watergate), Paris, Madrid (Fabrik), Bloemendaal (Woodstock 69), Rotterdam and many other major clubbing cities around the globe.

Always wanting to learn and develop his skills further, Alex took on the role of A&R in 2002 for a variety of labels. Up to now, he has signed more then 3000 releases for Harthouse, Plastic City, Fine Audio, Monoid, Mole Listening Pearls, Circle Music, Gedankensport, Galvanic, Compressed and for many other imprints. 

In 2006 Alex Flatner moved from Munich to Mannheim, where he has continued to be based to this day, working across his many disciplines. A steady flow of highly charged, intensely creative productions on Toni Rios’ Soap Records (“Oriental Dreams”, 2008), Sven Väth’s Cocoon (“Make Up Your Mind” 2009), Steve Bug’s Poker Flat Recordings (“Dinosaurs”, 2010 and “This” 2011) and Daniel Schlender’s Result Recordings (“Blossom”, 2011), have marked him as a producer of immense talent. The licensing and inclusion of his tracks on mix compilations by Locodice (“In The Lab”) and Sven Väth (“Ninth Season”), and may more, have steadily built respect and profile around the world.

When you dig a little deeper and discover a stunning array of recent remixes, including: Gui Boratto “Atol” (Harthouse), Terry Lee Brown Junior “Pulsar” (Plastic City), Steve Lawler “Almerina” (Harthouse), Mike Vamp “High On Heels” (Top Model), Alejandro Vivanco “Vita Jo” (Eukatech), David Keno “Stars Above” (Keno), amongst many, you realise Alex Flatner has his finger firmly on the pulse of electronic dance music. Additional studio and collaborations with the likes of Lopazz, Reboot, Santos, Simon Baker, Oliver Klein, Ken Ishii, Joey Beltram, Anderson Noise, Einzelkind and Martin Eyerer show that here is a producer who thrives on creative relationships, always seeking to experiment and develop as an artist.

Since starting his own Circle Music imprint in 2004, Alex has worked hard to release amazing music from an astonishing array of international artists, including Gui Boratto, Sébastien Léger, Valentino Kanzyani, Umek, Anderson Noise, Robert Babicz, Leandro Gamez, Michel de Hey, Santos, Joey Beltram, Bryan Zentz, and may more, alongside his own productions and those with studio collaborator Lopazz. In 2007 he released a fabulous label compilation mix CD (“World Of Circle”) linked with touring through France, India, Spain, Croatia, Germany, Poland and Russia. A further “Best Of Circle” label compilation appeared in 2009 and 2012 will see Alex Flatner release a new Circle compilation in the emerging nu-disco style. Also, look out for exciting Circle releases from Daniel Bortz and Slok feat. My Favourite Robot with remixes by Subb-an and Lopazz

Whilst establishing Circle Music, Alex also realised that he also needed an outlet to explore possibilities with more pure house orientated music. Launched in 2006, Gedankensport has overseen the emergence of superb releases from Vox Sola, Evil Hinko, Piemont, Pelle Buys, Christopher Rau, Daniel Bortz, Matiss. Having two distinct platforms to release a wide variety of great music has given both labels the creative freedom to thrive and develop over the years.

In early 2012, Alex Flatner and Lopazz (best known for the quality, avant-garde club music he’s released on labels like Get Physical, Cocoon, Pokerflat) have been locked in the studio at every available opportunity creating their debut artist album, a project that will feature some surprising collaborators. Their track “Perfect Circles” (Circle Music, 2008), featuring the voice of Lopazz, received much big name DJ support, including Sven Väth, who played it for a whole summer season in Ibiza and licensed it to his yearly Cocoon mix compilation. This huge success resulted in further work together for Cocoon (“Make Up Your Mind”, 2009) and then “Dinosaurs” (2010) for Steve Bug’s Poker Flat Recordings. Their next single release is scheduled for release on Get Physical at the end of April 2012. After such illustrious beginnings, the debut album by Alex Flatner and Lopazz is sure to be one of the musical highlights of the year. 


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