Dreams Vol.2

Shadows Behind Glass

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.

Recording 16-10-25, 11.55.43 am

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Original Disco Thing - A Love Divine (Rich Lane Remix) - Cotton Bud
Herb Alpert - Rise (Tuff City Kids Remix) - Herb Alpert Presents
Visti & Meyland - Tabah (DJ Disse Dub Mix) - Music for Dreams
Alex Aguayo - Circuit (Did Virgo Remix) - Nein Rec
Flamingo Pier - Hold It - Soundway
Roe Deers - Tensions - Playground Rec
Equation Edit 1 - Equation Rec
Marius Circus - I Feel Space (Andrew Weatherall's Unreleased Dub)
Equation Edit 2 - Equation Rec
Gabriel - Love Pt.1 - Emerald & Doreen
Musumeci - Pawn Storm - Innervisions
Modular Project - Electronic Disco (Niv Ast Remix) - upcoming on tbd
Ulises Arrieta - Orbita (Enjanzea2 Remix) - upcoming on Emerald & Doreen
Chris Luis - The Heart of the City - ZYX
Llewellyn - These Days (Don't Make Me Wait) - Riotvan
Todh Teri - Sampadan 19 - Todh Teri
DeVante - Experimental (Marvin & Guy Remix) - Kognitiv
Daniel Watts - Consciousness Chemical Control - Clash Lion
Basic Instinct - Passion - Nein Rec

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Sinchi x Hard Fist

To celebrate their first digital compilation, we partnered with Lyon label @HardFist on a 9 hours long virtual journey across 12 countries with the help of 16 other media channels. All donations raised were distributed to the Sinchi Foundation working with communities in the Amazon affected by Covid 19 - you can read more and support here - https://sinchi-foundation.com/news/update-covid-19-relief-470-foodbaskets-delivered-to-24-villages-in-the-amazon/

Transcending the borders and musical genres,  9 out of the 12 artists from the compilation took over the booth.  From Germany, Argentina, Israel to UK and France.

In France, they hosted in the old gallic capital Lyon, where Hard Fist head honchos @CorneliusDoctor & @Tushen_Rai reside. From here they honoured their guests with one of their fierce b2b's and unveiled some of their latest sonic discoveries.

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Daniel has ben a dj since 2010. Based in Paris at the time, he held residencies in Le Baron (Paris and NYC), Rex Club (Paris), Badaboum(Paris), Shelter (Shanghai). He is running the label Motordiscs, releasing music he loves from artists such as Curses, Kasper Bjørke, Khidja, Zombies in Miami, Massimiliano Pagliara, Sascha Funke, The Juan Maclean, Fairmont and many more. Beside playing, remixing and releasing music Daniel has also been involved in the club and festival scene as he founded the parisian club Garage, dedicated to dark disco and indie dance music. He also has been the musical director of David Lynch’s Silencio and of Nüba. He used to play under the pseudonyms of Johnny Saucepiquante and Dr. Wonderful before deciding that he prefers using his real name. Whereas it is as a dj, an art director or a label curator Daniel aims to the same thing: suggesting a poetic and sensitive yet powerful and energic approach to dance music.

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095⚡️Daniel Weil

Tous les mois, La Mverte débarque au studio avec sa sélection singulière.

1. Elodie - Le Sort Candide
2. Houschyar - Spak Confresa
3. Exhausted Modern - Pineal Gland
4. Nakes Roommate - Fill Space
5. Blacksea Nao Maya - Terror 
6. Days of Future Past (Anatolian Weapons Edit)
7. Alta Karawane - Romanian Erotic Tradition
8. Nurse With Wound - Easy Listening Nightmares
9. Toulouse Low Trax - Dawn is Temporal
10. Corben - VC/DC
11. Stano - Hayley (Journeys Outside My Body)
12. Black Phoebe - Saturn Rising
13. Reigns - Panther Cap
14. Holy Tongue - Emet
15. Working Men’s Club - Teeth
16. Junto Club - Hercules (Fall Forward Remix)
17. A Certain Ratio - Yo Yo Gi
18. Gianfranco Reverberi - Sex Club

[DJ SET] La Mverte (Octobre 2020)

Within the scene of Toledo, Spain, the name of David Martín aka K-Effect is associated with being one of its local pioneers. Globally, he has become one of the dark disco scene’s most sought-after studio technicians, and his K-Effect Mastering service is the number one stop for a variety of international labels and producers. Labels ranging from Roam to Nein Recordings has signed his productions that can be best describe as a deep sawtooth sound bristling with energy. Not to be outdone, his DJ services are in-demand across many European countries from Belgium to Berlin. The K-Effect sound is an uncompromising and unique frequency injected with years of experience.

@keffectmusik

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Novelcast 62: K-Effect

Sinchi Collective crew member “Hary Shanthi” is a  deeply earnest sound designer and a lifelong student who experiments with technology believing in the "Art of Equalization" and "Management of Varied Frequencies" paired with intense attention to the "Art of Crate Digging". He sees DJ’ing as an “Art of Philosophizing”, the objective nature of truth in music and its alleged communication of its meaning to the human consciousness. This investigation is manifested through his personal interpretation of sonically rich enigmatic tracks which lead the dance floor through journeys not spoken but still told.

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LAYER #251 | Hary Shanthi

Member of the Disco Evangelio crew, My Boy Roy is the solo project of Roger Guerrero, a producer/DJ from Irapuato now living in Guadalajara, Mexico.

With a notorious but not strictly attached taste in retro dance music, he likes to experiment with classic '80s sounds bringing up some modern and futuristic elements into his creations. Going from bright and friendly to dark and experimental, he's always looking for innovative sounds both in his production and mixes.

Recently released on AEON and Emerald & Doreen, an exciting future lies ahead with forthcoming releases in Wrong Era, Haunted Space, Monocero Records, and a few more labels.

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My Boy Roy

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18.01.2021 
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Purple - Chemicals
Coil - Windowpane
Neuzeitliche Bodenbeläge - Maske
Krokakai - Mutual Reaction
Andy Giorbino - Motorimkompf
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Kapitan - Bob
Puma & The Dolphin - The Grass Drum
LSW - Bist Du Irgendetwas Wert
Fred Berthet - Scalla
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Will Flisk - Sweet Vile Ft Oliver Burslem
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