Name: Knarz Classix 3 by THOMAS P. HECKMANN
Duration: 13 min 13 s
Description: Another fine collection of Knarz Classix from the vaults of AFU including the everlasting Uns Verbrennt Die Nacht (just rocketing again in Thomas’ DJ sets !), followed by the best ever live version of the uber-classic Tanzmaschine, leading into the heavy Mooged out Kapriolen track and finishing off with the unreleased funky knarzer Knarzolino.

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Premiere: Regal Ft. Pau - Before I Die (Thomas P. Heckmann Remix)

NEWS EMBARGO DECEMBER 3rd
Artist: Various Artists
Name: RWYS Remixes Pt. 03
Label: Involve Records
Cat.no: INV036
Release: December 17th

Regal shares the final remix EP of his debut album, “RWYS Remixes Pt.03”. With reworks from Alignment, Thomas P.Heckmann, _asstnt & Roll Dann, Sita Abellan & the Involve Records head himself. Regal’s “Remember Why You Started” LP faces its final rework. The last package welcomes Regal and Sita Abellan, Thomas P.Heckmann, _asstnt & Roll Dann and Alignment to shine their production skills to the Spanish techno luminaries first album. Regal & multi-faceted Spanish artist Sita Abellan collaborated for the rework of “Cult Of Personality”. Their rendering leans heavily into the realm of electro, with heavily distorted synth lines marching through like a freight train. Darting keys rush and reverberate back upon themselves before a powerful female vocal sample takes over from the male voice that commanded the original. Germany’s Thomas P Heckmann takes on “Before I Die”. Heavier and beefier than the original, the kick drum and baseline of Heckmann’s remix take control and dominate the landscape. He retains Pau’s distinct vocals, leaving a familiar dash of the original in this bolder rework. Percussion takes a front seat in this version, with snare drums and cymbals combating the bitter main synth melody. Straight from Madrid’s underground scene are producers _asstnt & Roll Dann, who team up for the remix of “Respect”. A cut up, distorted rework that grows darker and more robust throughout. Bottomless kick drums ring out, while a heavily distorted electric guitar sample brings grime and a sonic haze to the track. The American male vocal sample is kept on from the original and remains even more powerful in it’s reworked
state than before. Italian producer Alignment wraps up with the accurately placed track “The Last Dance”. In this final remix of the series the kick drum received a complete overhaul, instantly pivoting the track into
a darker place. Only the curious melodic key sequence pours light into the track and brings with it an overwhelming sense of positivity to the closer. The baseline backs up the melody before percussion breakdowns take centre stage and the two fight for dominance until the final beat. RWYS Remixes Pt.03 drops on Involve Records on December 17th

Tracklist:
A1 Regal - Cult Of Personality (Regal & Sita Abellan Remix)
A2 Regal ft Pau - Before I Die (Thomas P. Heckmann Remix)
B1 Regal - Respect (_asstnt & Roll Dann Remix)
B2 Regal - The Last Dance (Alignment Remix)

Premiere: Regal Ft. Pau - Before I Die (Thomas P. Heckmann Remix)

Variations on the classical theme

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Thomas P. Heckmann - Tanzmaschine

Every cell is telling me, ‘run’...but what would I be to you then? – Zanias’ lyrics

Best remixes happen when the initiative comes from the very own remixer, instead of by commission. This denotes admiration and respect to the original artist, as well as a necessity to provide your own vision to an already consolidated work. 

Berghain´s resident Kobosil delivers strong dancefloor instances blending his unique understanding of the Berliner techno with Zanias’s vocals. Agency is the new solo project of half of Operant band August Skipper. His debut track offers a mature evolution that guides the listener from a percussive beginning till a high pressured synthed end. In case one track is not enough to be remixed, Dax J's raved version increases the BPMs in a mixture of "Follow The Body" and "In Eternal Return". The closing track is signed by Unhuman and brings the original EBM atmosphere back to the record.

Mastering: Matt Colton at Alchemy Mastering  
Vinyl Distribution: Ready Made
Digital Distribution: Dig Dis! and Hardwax
Photography: Catherine Yule
Edition & Design: Zosima

To The Core Remixes

Zanias - Follow The Body In Eternal Return (Dax J Remix) [NTK011]

Deine Aura

SEELEN. | SEELEN.003 - Inhalt der Nacht | Deine Aura EP inkl. Anetha Ravy Remix 
Release : 01. February 2019

Mastering by Nihad Tule
Vinyl Pressing by R.A.N.D. MUZIK

Presstext_

There is always some madness in love, whatever kind it may be. The classic telling of a love- story has evolved over thousands of years, but how can we define it’s shifting form in the modern day? After it’s two introductory 12” Compilations, Seelen now lets it’s musical mob emerge from the shadows and step into the spotlight one by one.

This string of Artist EP’s takes an electrifying jump start with the Deine Aura EP by Berlin-based Inhalt Der Nacht.

The keen observer will no doubt still remember his cut “Engel” on the first Outing of the label. But while, there he could easily be found at his most nihilistic, on this record he strikes a very different tone - telling a story of burning passion and intimate love even if it also involves writhing skin, clad in leather, lace and combat boots.The title cut opens the affair, losing no time to get to peak energy levels. Inhalt Der Nacht’s trademark percussion sounds and a catchy bassline do it’s part to set the mood, but there are layers built on this. As the track progresses, almost like a slow realization of a person seen across the room, a trance-like melody builds up to a an almost unbearably crushing full- on Rave crescendo.

“Trieb” gets in close and personal afterwards, utilizing a dampened, slowly opening arpeggio and pad-swells, releasing it’s frenzied urges towards the middle mark where all bets are off and sweat begins to drop from the ceiling.

As the record’s final Original, “Lebendig” presents itself as somewhat of an oldschool EBM Hymn, feeling like the subsequent thoughts or “coming-to” after an intense endorphine rush. Closing the record out however is something incredibly special.

The first lady of Parisian Rave aka Anetha contributed to the record with her Ravy Remix of Deine Aura, ramping up the teethyness of the percussion and letting the melodies go off-kilter from romantic and delve into full on schizophrenic territories.

But really all of the above is within reason. Because while there might some madness in love, there is always some reason in madness.

B2 - Inhalt der Nacht - Deine Aura (Anetha Ravy Remix)

Taken from Tommy Four Seven's forthcoming album, Veer.
Out April 5 on 47. Pre-order the LP now at the 47 Bandcamp site.

Tommy Four Seven // Veer [47020]
A1 // Dead Ocean
A2 // Radius
A3 // 2084
B1 // The Virus
B2 // Neuromorph
C1 // Feed
C2 // Aphelion
C3 // X Threat
D1 // Protocol 9
D2 // Colony

Veer

TOMMY FOUR SEVEN // 2084 [47]

@Zanias
Nur Jaber - Beyond Borders EP
OSF008 - April 1 2019
Artwork by Jaume Madevall
Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Mastering

A1. Alle Für Einen ft. Isabel - Nur Jaber
A2. Beyond Borders - Nur Jaber
A3. Home ft. Zanias - Nur Jaber
B1. Beyond Borders - Farrago Remix
B2. Es Gibt Platz Für Alle ft. Isabel 
B3. Beyond the Fear ft. The Culture

OSF008 | Nur Jaber - Home Ft. Zanias

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Shlømo - Brother (Schacke's Sis Remix)

Another fine collection of Knarz Classix from the vaults of AFU including the everlasting Uns Verbrennt Die Nacht (just rocketing again in Thomas’ DJ sets !), followed by the best ever live version of the uber-classic Tanzmaschine, leading into the heavy Mooged out Kapriolen track and finishing off with the unreleased funky knarzer Knarzolino.

VINYL

Knarz Classix 3

We kick off the new decade with a statement that is Release The Future / Release The Pain !
Mirroring the times and the downfall of societies and getting lost in mobile phones and individual dark holes, Release The Pain reflects the ever decreasing humanity and destruction of our time !
Played by Thomas in his sets for quite a while now this release is already a classic before it’s initial release !
Thank you for your support in the recent years and in the coming decade !!!

Release The Pain

Special Edition

OUT NOW !!! AFUltd.78 Heckmann - Release The Pain PREVIEW

Artists: Various Artists (for premiere Ellen Allien https://soundcloud.com/ellen-allien)
Title: The Third Room - Fundraiser Compilation
Label: The Third Room (https://soundcloud.com/thethirdroom_t3r)
Release: 26th of June 2020
CAT #: T3R001
Format: Vinyl (September), Digital
Mastering: https://soundcloud.com/ahmet-sisman

The Third Room - Fundraiser Compilation

Ellen Allien - C19 Bitch - The Third Room (PREMIERE)

Keyfigure of early and contemporary German Techno, EBM-Techno, Acid, Ambient, Industrial & Experimental music. The man behind Drax, Knarz, Welt In Scherben, Silent Breed, AGE, Exit 100, Electro Nation and many more. Owner of AFU Limited and AFULAB. Mastering Engineer at Schnittstelle & Trope Mastering.

Knarz Classix 3

THOMAS P. HECKMANN

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