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The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

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Format : 12" / 300 copies
Distribution : tripplevision.nl
Release Date : December 2017
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High quality only vinyl set from our incognito man with years of experience behind the decks !

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Hiermit geben wir euch ein weiteres Techno Brett. Diesmal vom Letherface, der uns initiativ angefragt hatte, vielen Dank dafür auf alle Fälle. 
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Resident of the fresh "Katakombenkrew", Leatherface gives us a little taste of their signature techno style. This mix is complete with these acid sounds we all love, heavy hitting kicks and euphoria inducing synths.

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premiere of "Mindless" by Giselh feat. TheseShapes 
take from the compilation "Various Artist 001" , released soon on Bipolar Disorder

Compilation Details:
https://novafuture.blog/2020/09/10/various-artist-001-bipolar-disorder/

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Artist: Giselh  | @
Featuring: TheseShapes | @these-shapes
Label:  Bipolar Disorder | @bipolardisorder01

Giselh feat. TheseShapes - Mindless [BDVA001 | Premiere]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Unart8 & Georg Bigalke. “122” is off the forthcoming v/a release on Portuguese imprint Elberec. Featuring some of the most explosive new producers from across the techno scene, the artists arrive from Israel, Portugal and Germany for a thrilling six track comp which shatters boundaries and defies genre constraints. Today we feature the electrifying track, “122” which pairs rave provider Unart8 with Leipzig's Distillery club resident Georg Bigalke. 

Out September 25th on digital format. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.

@elberec

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Mink (@user-964264072) / @TeksupportRecords

http://deathtechno.com/2020/11/05/dtp-mink-clone/
https://youtu.be/R5GWZOLK-xE

Teksupport is a label and events brand based in Brooklyn, New York that has already released music by Markus Suckut, Andre Kronert, Mike Dehnert and Steve Parker amongst others.

Welcomed to the project is homegrown talent Mink who before this EP has featured on a various artist compilation for the excellent On Edge Society imprint and has impressed enough to land three original tracks while being accompanied with a remix by P.Leone who is known for collaborating with Dustin Zahn or his remixes on Radio Slave’s Rekids, Ellen Allien’s BPitch and Spencer Parker’s Work Them.

For this DT:Premiere we selected his track “Clone” that’s a raw, stripped back groover from the off. Punchy and spaced-out, its acid-fuelled licks and shuffling hats expand with intensity creating some assuredly satisfying crescendo moments tailor made for working the dance floor.

Buy the Digital release from Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/label/teksupport-records/73488

LABEL: Teksupport

CAT#: TEK009
ARTIST: Mink
TITLE: Trip EP

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 20 November 2020

01. Trip
02. Trip (P.Leone Remix)
03. Warp
04. Clone

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | Mink - Clone [Teksupport]

DJ-ing for only one  year Lisa already played several times on a proper club rig and became a resident of Push Network and ANANAS with her DJ alias 'Violetta'. Side by side with her family of nightshade creatures, she is at the beginning of a path filled with inspiration, creation and marvelous moments.

SC: @violettaxliz
FB: facebook.com/violettaxliz
IG: instagram.com/violettaxliz

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