It's Jumping Time...

live recording @ Hi-Jack 06.03.2015 tielt


Ketalized @ HI - JACK 06//03//2015 Club Basic Tielt

https://youtu.be/iL8gicXchPE?si=PR2IgLHm0E2oT7ZQ

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Remixing the remix of a track from the 90s

Pure dark, late night acid

I Sit On Acid (JvD's 3AM Edit) - Lords Of Acid (2)

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.17.18 am

ROMA DAWKIN'S Aka FROZONE - Toxic Jump 18

NOBA @ RIND RADIO for LAGOA on Rind (30-04-2016)

Cleric - 2nd Limit
Frank Biazzi - Focus
Paul Kalkbrenner - Mothertrucker
Mike Dehnert - Meckiwi
Fairmont - Gazebo (N.O.B.A 2016 Rework)
Chris Liebing - Puckelbop
Maria Goetz Virulent - A Final Solitaire
Bas Mooy - Nastase (Developer Remix 2)
Atze Ton - Underground (Kony Donales Remix)
Tiga - Planet E (Dense & Pika Remix)
Slam - Parallel Phase
Hans Bouffmyhre - Renegade
N.O.B.A - Crack 
Manu Kenton - Miss Disco
Trevor Benz - I'm Jaxxx Baby
Dj Deeon - Da Dik Suk


Special Thanks to Rind :
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Info :
www.facebook.com/pages/NOBA/131452986929885
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For bookings with NOBA :
metrotekrecords@gmail.com

NOBA - LAGOA ON RIND 30 - 04 - 2016

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01 Francis Xavier - Slipped Up (Bootleg)
02 Der Massachriz - World Of Trash
03 Jkm - Le Chimiste
04 Manatane - Drop It ( Kony Donales Remix )
05 Alternative Reality feat Dj Hazze & Buck 77 - West Coast Jack (Bootleg)
06 Manatane - Graffiti ( Dj Drops Hard Jackin Remix )
07 Spirit Attack - Dichloro Aniline (Remix)
08 Ketalized - Strange Obstacles ( Kony Donales Remix )
09 THC - Sizzle ( Trevor Benz Industry Edit )
10 Jkm - Devil Inside ( Kony Donales Remix )
11 Bestien - Trevor
12 N.O.B.A & Kony Donales - Collision
13 Italoboyz - Zinga ( N.O.B.A Rework )
14 Kuadra - La Onda De Einstein
15 Trash P - Vakarm
16 Kony Donales - Germany Calling
17 Toneking Vs Tim Oxman - Snakes & Pneu
18 Dj Drops - Flashback
19 David Grylls - Relaxx
20 Manu Kenton & Max Walder - Love Me
21 Ron Darst - Stereo Beat
22 Meyer Lansky - Demodex
23 Dj Livie - Shake Your Ass
24 The Crunchers - Crunch This Again ( Manu Kenton Remix )
25 Kony Donales - Batukada

Kony Donales @ Basic Summerfest 01 - 07 - 2016

Retro Session (lagoa Classics !!) 2017

Pit after on sunday time club

It's Jumping Time (Part 04)

Ken Raily, born in 1988 at Veurne (Furnes,Belgium) became interested in music at an early age. 
When he was only 12, he and his brother listened a lot to retro. He started mixing this music-style on his brothers' technics, he was sold and discovered a new passion.
He bought his own mixing- and turntables and went on a search to find hardtechno-records.
He has gotten most of his inspiration from several deejays (including DJ Rush, Sven Wittekind, Marco Remus and Amok).  After 5 years in the hardtechno-scene, he craved something new... He started looking up new scenes and styles which lead him to a discotheque called Lagoa.
Now there was no stopping him! 
He heard the music from Manu Kenton, Jamie Dill and Max Walder and he jumped on the same train, the frenchtek and jacking techno-scene.
Early 2012 he simply posted a set on soundcloud and from there on it all kickstarted for him.  He now plays on parties and is a resident DJ on the webradio mixindustry.fm.  On the webradio Ken Raily has a weekly 2-hour show.
He is working hard to bring a lot of variations to his sets. He also likes working his set up to the maximum! 
His passion for his music is easily heard in his mixes.  His biggest dream is to play once at nature one.

For bookings you can contact him via email roelenskenneth@hotmail.com or you can join him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kenneth.roelens.5


Hope you'll enjoy it!
Greetings,
Ken Raily


Retro Session (lagoa Classics !!) 2017

ken raily

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