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LFRMX 023EP
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More unheard edits from Len Faki's personal vaults on this release, harking way back to the mid-90s and their relentless, hard-hitting styles. Chicago legend Robert Armani, also still hailed as one of the originators of hardstyle by many, makes an appearance on the A-side. And it's that characteristic, punishing kick sound, which is still present in the modern edit, carrying on the original's obtuse force albeit shrouded in a much more ominous and austere veil. German IDM-duo Funkstörung well left their mark on the millennium's last decade. Even with their side-project Musik Aus Strom that restricted itself to a series of forward-pointing, no-nonsense acid techno albums. Len Faki picks out a track showcasing the raw and vital essence of that Acid Planet time and molds it into a soaring, sizzling and well-balanced tool, tricky and perky at once.
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LFRMX 022EP
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On his newest triplet, Len Faki lets loose alien-induced sounds and strange frequencies from far outer space. The A-side showcases Mod21, an enigmatic Italian whose instinct for building a sketchy vibe shines through on Faki's remixes. They're both radiant, sparkling from somewhere buried deep down, their hollowed-out drums and crisp sonics conjuring up an orbital charge! The flip boasts a beefed-up version of Irakli's "34 Choices of Gender," its bassline subtly morphing underneath a string of complex net of woven sounds. A slowly brewing vortex finally discharged in true Faki fashion.
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LFRMX 021EP
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For the first time, Len Faki decides to dish out a full foursome of his Deepspace-mixes, sharing one of the most profound entries into the series yet. Originally released within the last couple of years. The atmospheric and dubbed-out "Biker Scene" from Skymn is one of riding blissfully under a sky illuminated by the milky way, followed by a streamlined update on the soaring metallic shuffle that is Refracted's "Depth Charge", its tribal undertones prowling in the underbrush. The flip tucks NYC's Craft's wild synth work into a tight corset, channeling its lively energy even more effectively for the floor. Closing out with A Sacred Geometry, the Berlin/Rome-connection's finely plucked synths glide above elated pads and a skittering rhythm.
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LFRMX 020EP
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Celebrating its 20th release, this edition of LF RMX features appearances from two of the scene's cutting-edge producers: Richie Hawtin under his guise of Plastikman alongside Carl Craig's Tres Demented-alias. While Hawtin's original might seem a minimalistic bleeping experiment to some, Len Faki's edit has plenty of groove to it. Equipped with substantial low-end frequency and a solid kick, the track slowly develops an ambience that's spooky, tribal, and mesmerizing. The flip carries an equally strong rework, its grand acid riff and standout-vocals holding center stage, with newly added percussion driving the momentum that turn this one into a peak-time hitter in true crazed-out Tres Demented-style.
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LFRMX 018EP
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When Len Faki tackles an old school Matthew Herbert record (released 1998 under his rare Wishmountain moniker), the outcome couldn't get any better. Granting the haunting "Radio" a proper kick beat alongside the chugging, percussive craze of the original, it quickly turns into a mesmerizing trip down memory lane. On the flip Faki leads an excursion deep into the jungle, with "Bottle" sporting an atmosphere so immersive, it's easy to get lost in the underbrush of this one!
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LFRMX 017EP
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For this edition of the LF RMX-series Len Faki is turning to 1990s trance and acid. Featuring the original's sizzling synth work by Kompakt co-founder Wolfgang Voigt's early collaborative projects, Planet Love Ink strikes an upbeat chord in order to show off its grand piano break for maximum effect. Equally tapping into the early nineties, Brotherhood Of Structure's "We Are Structure" is a weighty acid banger with no frills attached. All about old school trance, booming breaks, and epic synth-sweeps, in this instantly captivating, elevating, and driving rework of Illuminatae's "Tremora Del Terra".
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LFRMX 016EP
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LF RMX 016 clearly splits its intention between the two sides. First going head-on and far out in Len Faki's trancey but fast-shoving "Hardspace" edit of Jesse Somfay's 2005 track "Can You See Me I'm Waving". Then it's all about imagining the place suggested by "Small Pebbled Forest", where water-like melody sprinkles over deep, progressive basses, and fireflies seem to be lighting up an enchanted scenery.
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LFRMX 015EP
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Len Faki strikes back with his recent update on two timeworn classics, inhaling them with new life. First up is one of Matthew Jonson's finest deep space explorations. Polishing out the fine electronics and giving it even more room to breathe, this one now sounds as fresh as ever. Same goes for Jens Zimmermann's "Flusenstaub", a wacky track for special treatments on a crazed-out floor. Here Faki retains the original's weird vibe while providing it some extra oomph and rolling power to get the extra mileage.
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LFRMX 014EP
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LF RMX 014 contrasts two producers' different approaches and their respective reworks by Len Faki. The A-side is packing heat in form of classic, jacking acid house courtesy of Michael E, whose tracks have that special Ultramajic-sparkle about them but hit with the tight punch and acute precision of a true LF-engineered edit. The same goes for the ominous reworks of Litüus' experimental synthesis on the flip. Released originally on Shifted's Avian label, these heavily modulated analog sequences merge seamlessly together with Faki's metallic percussion.
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LFRMX 013EP
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2023 repress. Len Faki is sharing his newest edits, which this time are tackling classic minimalist techno from Luke Slater under his Planetary Assault Systems moniker, some technoid funk from Cristian Vogel, and fresh fodder off Marcelus' recent LP. "Twelve" takes the A-side for six-minutes of run-and-gun, vocal playing center sticking to you long after coming home. The "Hardspace Mix" of the bouncy "Xpute The Whoop Whoop" brings it back so it can easily be thrown together with today's more linear techno productions. "Multiply" breaks up the streamlined grid in favor of introducing a softer and more intricately woven "Deepspace" grooves.
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LFRMX 012EP
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Next up on LFRMX is LF RMX 012, another batch of state-of-the-art club weapons. The A-side features Ian Pooley's Silvershower brought up to modern times, backed by DJ ESP's millennial acid-hymn, which still feeds on its iconic riff and vocals in this slower yet just as forcefully booming remix. On the flip, is Faki's edit of an unreleased gem from Setaoc Mass, before closing out on some abyssal ambient synth-cascades by L/F/D/M. The proceeds of this record will be forwarded to the Berlin organization Straßenkinder e.V. to be used in actions against child poverty.
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LFRMX 011EP
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Revisiting another classic for this issue of Len Faki's edits, he chooses Kotai's 2002 track "BA3 Breathing", a standout cut for its ringing vocals and ominous bass line rumbles. With the original clocking in at the 10-minute mark already, Faki's tribute mix is not much shorter, but manages to fill the spaces between beats with lots of fresh details, lifting the song's energy to a new level, while retaining the soft but sexy vibe of Kotai's composition. The Hardspace Tool version puts its focus on busty beats and percussive prowess, staking its claim as contender for bossiest bass line of the night.
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LFRMX 010EP
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Four "Hardspace Mixes", each one of which allowing a different shade of Len Faki's musical guise to shine through. Mr. G's "Guidance" has quick, bouncy grooves on top of a three-note bassline, suspenseful strings, and sensous vocals. Equally smacking, yet both tribal and technoid is his rework of F.E.X.'s "Never Give Up". Tackling a current UK-rechno-favorite, Randomer & Cadans' "Anchor" has got a grimy grind to it, which gets churned into an even more wicked version here. Ribé's "Outlines" is a deep-spacious, echo-laden affair, oscillating in tune and zoning alongside skittering percussion.
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LFRMX 009EP
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Back with another pair of his heavy-hitting "Hardspace Mixes", Len Faki hands two mighty club weapons. Aimed at no less than unleashing havoc on the floor is the edit of 99Letters' frantic drum-roll-fest "Lazer Beam". Already quite a force to be reckoned with, Faki manages to beef-up the mix even more, adding rumbling bass-weight and injecting some extra steam to make it roll out until the end. On the flip side there's the hypnotic groove of Austen/Scott's "Space Taxi". Captivating and enveloping, this mix alters the original signature bass in order to shift gears into what feels like full forward.
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LFRMX 008EP
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Taking on a true trance classic and a personal favorite of his, Len Faki takes you back to the golden era of big melodies and early raves, sharing two very distinct interpretations of "Firedance" by Odyssee Of Noises, the prolific production outfit helmed by Ralf Hildenbeutel. Side A keeps with the emotive theme of the original's "Sunrise" version, tweaking only slightly to cater for the needs of today's dancers. Reshaping the classic to match modern productions for it to be mixed with current bangers, Faki packs the tune's anthemic appeal into a propulsive ride down memory lane.
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LFRMX 007EP
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Len Faki takes on a couple of classics for 007 of his special edits series, LF RMX. First up is a tweaked version of Steve Stoll's "Reciproheat", elegantly edged while carrying the proper weight to move. DJ Shufflemaster's booming "Housedust" release from the same year however has a wacky tack to its groove, it's mind-bending qualities yet amplified by Faki boiling down the tempo to more current confines. The flipside goes all deep, starring a rework of Valentino Mora's recent space odyssey. A gently pulsing edit of UBX127's "Barabrus" eventually puts a meditative and soothing finishing touch to the EP.
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LFRMX 006EP
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Alex Danilov's "Inside" comes in two new versions here, both of which build upon the Russian producer's trademark filter action, making for a groove that funks as strongly as it remains subtle. The charming "Deepspace Mix" patiently unfolds into crisp breaks and lush strings, followed by a remarkably atmospheric "Hardspace Mix", which soon steps it up a notch and gets that floor chugging away. Meanwhile on the other side, Developer's steaming "Lost Moments" is treated to an array of additional elements, the outcome sounding razor-sharp and agile as ever. Remixes by Len Faki.
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LFRMX 005EP
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Len Faki shares another batch of his personal secret weapons, this time giving away three floor-focused edits, starring a pair of Russian producers Philipp Gorbachev and Nocow. First up are two takes from Gorbachev's recent LP (PGTUNE 001LP, 2016), a throwback into the rave scene's heyday. It features anthemic synths and even front-row vocals by Polina. The similarly sumptuous cut "Lazer" (featuring Interchain) waltzes through Faki's tested and well-proven percussive layers. The "Hardspace Mix" of Nocow's "K$$$$" hits a special spot, mixing heavy bass, IDM-grade level of detail and Ghetto-ish vox into a unique and heady power-blend.
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LFRMX 004EP
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On the latest installment of his remix series, Len Faki tackles two compositions from Aleksi Perälä, both of which feature the Finnish artist's renowned musical tuning system, dubbed "The Colundi Sequence". Both edits build on the originals' deeply hypnotizing synthesizer sequences while adding some extra punch and arrangement tweaks in order to turn them into proper dancefloor weapons. A straightforward bleep affair, the "Hardspace Mix" of "GBBVT1337152" underlines its simple yet utterly effective beauty. In contrast, "UK74R1409047" is a moody and mystical ride under the night sky, whose enchanted vibe Faki carefully retains.
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LFRMX 003EP
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Arriving as the third outing of Len Faki's LF RMX, these previously exclusive edits take on a raging classic by courtesy of Frankie Bones, godfather of the North American rave scene. The new "Hardspace Mix" bolsters up the characteristic vocal and synths for even more frantic effect, but trades in the percussion for Faki's signature assault of claps and hats. These also dominate the stripped-back "Hardspace Tool", which carefully builds momentum only around the sirens and some seriously sizzling low-end rumble. Both of Faki's personal mixes capture the original's raw energy, yet manage to be both sleek and powerful.
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LFRMX 002EP
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LF RMX is a new series featuring edits and remixes originally made by Len Faki. The second edition presents two complementary contrasting versions of "Deep In" by Stephen Brown. Sticking to the strengths of the source material, Faki's sleek polish makes the centerpiece acid bassline and playful cut-up vocal stand out from the mix even more. Already quite a force to begin with, the momentum only keeps growing as old school drum-breaks and additional percussion roll in. The original's linear progression is traded for murky, modulating analog squelches on the "Deepspace Mix", turning the tune into a dubby late-night groover.
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LFRMX 001EP
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LF RMX arrives as a new non-profit platform which will share only edits originally made by Len Faki for his DJ sets. The first release features the rework of DJ Bone's 2016 slammer "Black Patterns", whose heavily rolling nature the "Hardspace Mix" builds upon. Keeping the old school drums' weighty feel, Len Faki gives his edit a more compact shell and punchy edge. The centerpiece piano stabs also reign over this version, albeit rising in a glimmering, glistening fashion. The "Hardspace Tool" steers clear of piano and vocal, rather developing a lively sequence of unmistakably Len Faki-styled, vigorous percussive permutations.
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