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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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Artist(s) Name - Hamoon & Amiralee, Nima Sarshar
Release Name - Alchemy EP
Genre - Melodic House / Organic House
Release Date - 15 Jan 2021

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The time has come for the 5th episode of SIGNALS! I am very excited to deliver this one. This is a kind of "2020 wrap-up" for me, including some of the finest tunes of the past year.

This series of mixes heavily influenced my return to SoundCloud, as well as offline Dj activity, so I am very excited to deliver this episode to you. SIGNALS has it's own spirit, you can call it: Electronic House, Nu Disco, Dark Disco, Indie Dance, Melodic Techno or whatever - it's all signals to me 😉

Hope you really enjoy this one. Thank you for all the love and feedback. You are legends!

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Tracklist:
1. Toto Chiavetta & Gabro Demais - Ocean (Introverxion Edition)
2. Niko Schwind - The Path
3. Nathan Micay - Sponge Worthy
4. Mehill - Way Too Long
5. Yamil - Encontrarnos (Thimble Remix)
6. The Organism - Orion (Far&High Remix)
7. Niv Ast & Cornelius Doctor - Poisson d'argent
8. AFFKT - Bac (SNYL Remix)
9. G Plak - Zulema
10. Upercent & Santiago Garcia - Discontrol
11. Josefono L Telefono & Mijo - Gem (Mijo´s Rave Special)
12. Holographic Planes - Gaia (feat. Alvaro Cabana & Damon Jee)
13. Dahu - Cataphract
14. Leo Af Ekenstam - Quake
15. Argia - 301 (Ruede Hagelstein Remix)
16. Hot Chip - Positive (Marcel Vogel & Adam Port Remix)
17. Alan Dixon - Edge of Forever
18. Clavis - Green Steel
19. 16BL - Murder Weapon
20. Woolfy vs. Projections - Destination Hell (Eagles & Butterflies Main Remix)

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The Sanskrit word Vayu translates to “wind,” and the root 'va' translates to “that which flows.” Thus, a Vayu is an energetic force that moves in a specific direction to control bodily functions and activities. Electronic Tree presents to us Kay’s special, atmospheric remix of Vayu by Nir Yooz.

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In 2018, Art Vibes Music launched the first edition of “Winter Vibes.” The annual comp series now presents four more singles! This year, “Winter Vibes IV” only features collaborative mixes. Mynox is not just the label’s co-founder but also half of Pandhora. For his next release, the Parisian teams up with KeyBe. Their joint effort, “Wanderings,” follows a catchy melodic hook into deep space.

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