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DCR568 – Drumcode Radio Live – Thomas Schumacher Studio Mix recorded in Berlin 

This week on Drumcode Radio Live we have a Thomas Schumacher Studio Mix recorded in Berlin  

01. Thomas Schumacher - Interlinked
02. Spencer Dunning - Three AM
03. Thomas Schumacher - Chasm
04. Thomas Schumacher - AKIN
05. Thomas Schumacher & C A I T L I N - The Past Is Over
06. A.D.H.S. & Jose Bonetto - Decipher
07. Doc & Martin, Carlos Perez -  The Wild Man
08. Thomas Schumacher - Hype
09. Audio State - Strobovision
10. Thomas Schumacher - Tesseract
11. H! Dude - Mitsubishi
12. Adam Beyer feat. DJ Rush - Restore My Soul

DCR568 – Drumcode Radio Live – Thomas Schumacher Studio Mix recorded in Berlin

We welcome Kos:mo back to Mutual Respect with a special live recording from the official Rave The Planet Afterparty „LoveBase Berlin“, featuring tracks from his recent "Flashback" EP on the label.

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ALTARES SECRETOS

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, 11.19.58 am

Welcome to episode #040 of #VOLTAGE Podcast Series!
This week, we're happy to feature a live recording from #Spektre!

This is a yet another long play podcast, recorded live at Verspielt Verspult Toy Club, Stuttgart.

Make sure to check out Spektre's new release on VOLTAGE Records at Beatport, including to sizzling hot remixes from #Thomas #Schumacher and #D-Deck! here:
https://www.beatport.com/label/voltage-records/63217 

Enjoy this podcast and next week, we got more for you guys!
Thank you for the incredible support you're providing us! 
Positive vibes and great music back at you!

-ANNA V.

**You can download this amazing set by clicking on the "Free Download" button

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About SPEKTRE:
After beginning life as an experimental side-project for members Paul Maddox and Rich Wakley, Spektre find themselves over a decade later as established and respected features of the Techno landscape.

As a production outfit, they have recently released on such imprints as Elevate, Phobiq and Unrilis, as well as their own Respekt Recordings (now approaching it’s 150th release) to the acclaim of their peers, with the likes of Adam Beyer, Carl Cox and Alan Fitzpatrick among their plaudits.

As their near-permanent presence in the Techno download charts confirms, the quality and consistency of Spektre’s studio output is a given.

As performers, Spektre’s unique sound has taken them to some of the biggest and most highly regarded venues worldwide, with frequent bookings by the likes of Space Ibiza, Exit Festival, Pacha Buenos Aires and Burning Man.

On stage, their long-standing chemistry and constant desire to experiment always results in an exciting spectacle. Their live exploits are also documented alongside guest slots from esteemed cohorts in a fortnightly Mutual Respekt Podcast, which is syndicated across the globe.

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TRACKLIST:
Spektre - Without Warning (Voltage)
SAMA - Anxiety (Footwork)
Pleasurekraft - Primordial (Kraftek)
Skober & Yan Oxygen - Lost In Dreams (Respekt)
Unknown - Unknown
Spektre - Heretic
Spektre - The Dreamer (Misfit)
Brennan Grey - H Is For Hercules (Kraftek)
Tiger Stripes - Bang (Spektre Remix) (Misfit)
Man With No Shadow - Manila (Drumcode)
Origin Riddim - Braincells (Eclipse) 
Tom Laws - Hold On (Respekt)
Spektre - Gates Of Dawn (Respekt)
Spektre - Another Life (Kraftek)
Spektre - Retrograde (Kraftek)
Unknown - Unknown
Truncate - Bassline (Figure)
Marco Faraone - Cruiser (Drumcode)
Gary Burrows - Something You Need (Respekt)
The Micronauts - Acid Party (Luca Agnelli Remix) (Micronautics)
Spektre - No Turning Back
Simone Tavazzi - Ploy (Stige)
Spektre - Back Into Consciousness (Kraftek)
Klangkuenstler - Eternum (Stil Vor Talent)
DJ Jock - Farewell (Respekt)
Y-Traxx - Mystery Land (Spektre Remix) (Kraftek)
Wigbert - Snapshot (Avision Remix)

VOLTAGE Podcasts #40 w/ Spektre Live @ Verspielt Verspult Toy Club

The Last 2 hours of my set at the incredible Hammahalle in Berlin!
I had heard this club was wild... but this night exceeded all expectations!

Brennen Grey @ Sisyphos Hammahalle 4.21.19

Welcome to #VOLTAGE Podcast Series!
For our 59th podcast, we're honored to host an exclusive podcast from #Thomas #Schumacher!

Celebrating our 3rd Anniversary, we're trying to bring you the very best quality mixes in all aspects and one of them, is providing you with exclusive mixes from world renowned artists!

Enjoy this exclusive mix from Thomas Schumacher, and I'll see you guys soon with our next podcast!

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About Thomas Schumacher:
Thomas Schumacher still burns with curiosity. The Berlin- based DJ and producer makes light of his status as one of the most enduring, versatile artists in electronic music. "What I love about Techno is that it demands that you question yourself, reinvent yourself." 
Thomas Schumacher is always pushing his own boundaries. "The art of being relevant," he says, "Is to forget what you know.” In his early days as an artist, he had to learn how to physically create the sounds he heard in his head. Now, as a virtuoso, the challenge is to use his breadth and depth of musical knowledge to convey profound emotion. "Techno is not just a tool to make people dance," he says. "It is a very personal, intimate way of expressing myself." 
This intimacy fuels the unique vibe of a Thomas Schumacher DJ set. He compares himself to the captain of a ship. “I purposely steer my sets into rough waters. I want to help people get out of their heads and into their bodies. I create a safe space for people to lose their minds, in the best possible way. They know they don't need to worry or be afraid, because I’ve got them. I know what I'm doing. They can let go and just be." 
When not guiding clubbers through seas of sound, Schumacher reaches them via his productions on his label Electric Ballroom, and his weekly NOW podcast. NOW is a showcase for his low-key charm and impeccable ear for a great tune. And, like his DJ sets, the podcast is a forum for his studio output including the recent Natural Rhythm EPs on Noir. 
The more you do, the more there is to explore, the more opportunities to invent, connect, and imagine. "I am always the one to change it up," Thomas Schumacher grins. "My ongoing ambition is to connect to the crowd, year after year. It's what lights me up." 
His seminal release “Stella” on Noir Music lit up the Beatport Techno chart, going straight to Number 1. "Stella" is a propulsive anthem dedicated to his daughter and it’s resonating with his fans. He sees no reason to compartmentalise his music and life. Everything is connected, everything is authentic. "There is no other version of me," he says. "When you meet me, you meet Thomas Schumacher."

VOLTAGE Podcasts #59 W. Thomas Schumacher

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