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By maintaining a consistently high-quality output that does not merely ride the wave of current trends, multi-faceted producer Marco Bailey has managed to survive through decades of mercilessly shifting adjustments to popular taste in dance music. From his beginnings in the late '80s spinning eclectic sets comprised of everything from punk to old school hip-hop, to his present interest in pure unadulterated techno, the Belgium-based DJ and producer has won over audiences with his keen knowledge of how to squeeze the greatest physical and emotional impact out of a few well-placed elements, along with his instinct for seeking out the most innovative and resilient kindred spirits. These combined talents have led to his formation of several different labels: MB Electronics in 2001, the "limited edition" label MBR in 2013, and lastly the new Materia label, which started in 2016. His similarly named event series, Materia, has also been a truly worldwide "state of the art" summit for advanced techno artists. This full-length by Marco Bailey, stretches back to his mid-90s period as a trance producer, with gracefully arcing and anthemic affairs composed of individual tracks that follow that same blueprint. Temper marks his fifth full-length album overall, and Bailey claims it to be the best overall representation of his sound. With seventeen tracks comprising almost an hour-and-a-half of music, he has ample room to stretch out and to give listeners an excellent portable version of his potent live show. Of course, an epic running time alone is not the marker of a great audio experience, but an epic running time in which one loses track of time completely is -- Bailey accomplishes this feat by never rushing the payoff; by organically building up each track until listeners are fully immersed in his alternate universe. This skill can be heard on banging, sweat-saturated tracks like "Ash", "Genetix", and "Hasai," but also on comparatively gentle pieces like "Klauth" (which straddles the line between disciplined electro and something more dreamlike and weightless), or the blissed-out "Suoh", which feels like a fresh snowfall in audio form. Low-key cuts like "Rex", driven by echo FX and other windswept sounds, form natural counterparts to busier tracks like "Ruth", with its spring-loaded sequencer attacks, or "Reboot That Device", which is ingeniously driven by a psychedelic organ. Minimalist vocals are occasionally injected into the mix -- "The Darkness" -- to impart a subtle message of constant, ongoing expansion. "In The Darkness" features Tim Baker.
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MATERIA 003EP
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Marco Bailey continuing his new, long-to-be journey in his mighty futuristic Materia techno train, returns to his Materia imprint with another solid EP titled Thorn. The package includes two exceptional techno gems from Marco Bailey himself, accompanied with a remarkable remix by the very charismatic fast-growing talent, Moteka. Jump on the Materia techno train and enjoy the best ride of your life.
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MATERIA 002EP
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Enchanted by his sound, no listener remains indifferent to Miki Craven's techno wizardry. Barcelona's legendary phenomenon never disappoints on his productions. It was about time for a return with a brand new EP, so Marco Bailey's new imprint Materia, help Miki deliver his passionate yet essential Decade EP. Two well-built original productions and two remixes by the one and only The Advent. A package which obviously has the potential to stay up and rock in your playlists for many decades to come.
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MATERIA 001EP
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Marco Bailey's Materia has already put itself in techno map for good by growing rapidly to one of the most remarkable techno projects in modern history through its monumental events all around the world. Materia is taking the next step of being also a record label so it can distribute the special vibe of its events to the home of every clubber in the world. Marco Bailey himself offers the awe-inspiring Return Of Ryuu EP including also two wondrous remixes by the ingeniously talented producers, Edit Select and Conrad Van Orton.
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