Fabric 13

1. Heiko Voss - I Think About You (Geiger Mix)

2. Richard Davis - Bring Me Closer

3. Westbam feat. Nena – Oldschool, Baby (Piano Mix)

4. Richard Davis - In The Air (Further’s Acid Relapse Edit)

5. Robag Wruhme & Wignomy Bros - Killerteppich

6. Thomas Schaeben - Busted

7. Ricardo Villalobos - Easy Lee

8. Magnet – Abendstern

9. Superpitcher - Mushroom

10. M83 - Run Into Flowers (Midnight F**k Mix by Jackson)

11. Thomas Schaeben & Geiger feat. Schad Privat – Really Real

12. Le Dustsucker – Love Me

13. Heiko Voss - I Think About You (Original Mix)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Fabric presents yet another brilliant audio journey – this time by well respected German techno and house stalwart, Michael Mayer. Mayer runs Kompakt - the much admired German imprint and distribution network along with the revered techno and house weekly "Connfusion." Mayer, along with co-conspirators Superpitcher and Tobias Thomas have been key players in shaping the envelope pushing sounds currently coming out of an city in Germany which is rapidly gaining a reputation as a fertile bed for creativity in both music and the visual arts: Cologne.

A 16-year turntable veteran Michael is a staunch disciple of the 4/4 sound. Michael says, "The only thing I pre-determine is that I play 4/4. The rest happens by accident. I love the deeper side of music, obviously, but I like it raw and kicking. There has to be some pop sensibility too but... not obviously. The structure of my set is very pop influenced... I love to play... songs... things you can whistle on the way home." Fabric 13 sees Michael doing just that – a brilliant collage of melodies, and tight, tuff beats that will keep you whistling listen after listen!

Tracks:

Heiko Voss - I Think About You (Geiger Mix)
Richard Davis - Bring Me Closer
Westbam feat. Nena Oldschool, Baby (Piano Mix)
Richard Davis - In The Air (Furthers Acid Relapse Edit)
Robag Wruhme & Wignomy Bros - Killerteppich
Thomas Schaeben - Busted
Ricardo Villalobos - Easy Lee
Magnet Abendstern
Superpitcher - Mushroom
M83 - Run Into Flowers (Midnight F**k Mix by Jackson)
Thomas Schaeben & Geiger feat. Schad Privat Really Real
Le Dustsucker Love Me
Heiko Voss - I Think About You (Original Mix)

Album Description

Fabric presents yet another brilliant audio journey - this time by well respected German techno and house stalwart, Michael Mayer. Mayer runs Kompakt - the much admired German imprint and distribution network along with the revered techno and house weekly "Connfusion." Mayer, along with co-conspirators Superpitcher and Tobias Thomas have been key players in shaping the envelope pushing sounds currently coming out of an city in Germany which is rapidly gaining a reputation as a fertile bed for creativity in both music and the visual arts: Cologne.

A 16-year turntable veteran Michael is a staunch disciple of the 4/4 sound. Michael says, "The only thing I pre-determine is that I play 4/4. The rest happens by accident. I love the deeper side of music, obviously, but I like it raw and kicking. There has to be some pop sensibility too but... not obviously. The structure of my set is very pop influenced... I love to play... songs... things you can whistle on the way home." Fabric 13 sees Michael doing just that - a brilliant collage of melodies, and tight, tuff beats that will keep you whistling listen after listen!

Album Details

Michael Mayer Runs Kompakt, a Widely Respected and Much Admired Collection of German House and Techno Artists. Kompakt's Club Night 'total Confusion' Happens Every Friday at Studio 672 in Cologne and Michael is Often Joined by Best Mates Superpitcher and Tobias Thomas.

Customer Reviews:

Deben escucharlo !!.......2004-06-17

Es un cd grandioso, juega con tus emociones de principio a fin, lo recomiendo 100% !!

Listen to this CD Anywhere.......2004-02-25

Michael Mayer is a veteran producer/dj from Cologne, Germany. There, he is one of the forces behind top micro house label Kompakt. This CD was produced during/shortly after his residency at the famous British super club, Fabric(London, UK).

It is similar in composition to other mix CD's produced by top DJ's and producers in series like K7's "DJ Kicks". As the producers of top quality dance music have migrated into non-English speaking areas (such as France and Germany) these compilation CD's have become increasingly essential to followers of quality dance music.

Several of the tracks on this disc are from Mayer's Kompakt label. Kompakt rarely releases anything other then vinyl, so these tracks make the CD worth the (expensive) price of purchase.

Mayer also includes a piano based remix of a popular Westbam track from last (2003) summer.

What is remarkable about this CD and micro house as a genre, is how flexible it is. Unlike most dance music CD's, Mayer has created a sound that is nice for reading, cleaning, working out, or dancing.

I hestitate to even write something like the sentence above for fear that I will shortly be hearing Mayer played tracks on ads for Gap and Target, but what are you going to do? His sound has been around for some time, and he deserves some recognition.

Additionally, strong sales of this record might induce him to come states side to play some more dates. This would be a welcome event! All in all, a CD that reminds you of a time when dance music was more relevant.

Pure Audio Bliss.......2004-01-09

This CD is what makes me get up in the morning, and go to sleep at night. I can listen to it 24/7. It is perfect. Michael Mayer is a genius, and knows how to pick out the perfect songs to have a phenomenal CD. This disk is just amazing, with some great minimal beats. This isn't for your regular club music fan, this is for people who like depth, intelligence, and meaning to their music. A CD has never struck me as a piece of art, yet this CD has made me realize that music just isn't about mindless beats. Don't get this CD if you are looking for a good party album. Get this CD if you want some great, intelligent music. Highly recommended.

Average customer rating:

Good But Not Great Drum n' Bass
This is why J Majik has his own label...
j majik @ fabric
J majik

Fabriclive.13
J Majik
Manufacturer: Fabric
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000CGD32
Release Date: 2003-12-08

Tracks:

Me Lever
High Hopes
Enuzz Iz Enuff - DJ Hazard
Pitbull - Futurebound, J Majik, Wickerman
Deliverence
P Funk 04 [Movin Fusion Remix]
Monkey See, Monkey Do - Total Science
Back to Love
Capoeira
Original Foundation - DJ Hype
Hustler - Wickerman
925
Nosher [Baron Remix] - Total Science
Jammin - Peshay,
Cuban Links [Fresh Mix] - DJ Clipz
Play Me
Fast Car - Dillinja
Pressure [Remix] - John B.
Temple of Doom - DJ Fresh
Fleshwound - J Majik, Wickerman
We Got Heat [Ram Trilogy Mix] - Photek
Signs [Calibre Remix] - Badmarsh, Shriekback
No Trace
Bandwagon Blues - Twisted Individual
Feel the Music - J Majik, Wickerman

Album Description

Truly a prodigy in every sense of the word, young Jamie Spratling, aka J Majik was uninspired by his school classes at the time and as a result turned to DJ-ing as a source of entertainment. He soon found himself pumping out pulse quickening break beat anthems at the tender age of 14 for Lemon D's well respected Planet Earth imprint. A short year or two later found "Majik" with a handful of highly lauded underground smashes and as the youngest star in the world reknowned Metalheadz crew! His own imprint "Infrared" is a key component of the ever evolving drum and bass scene and has released jems by the genres biggest names including Goldie, Photek, John B., and Total Science.

Now, Fabric Recordings proudly presents J Majik Fabriclive 13; a beautifully mixed, diverse foray into drum and bass. A wild, futuristic ride taken at break-neck speed, Fabriclive 13 showcases the skills and many sides of one of drum n bass's most loved stalwarts. Featuring tracks from the the scene's best and brightest including DJ Hype, Dillinja, and Peshay. Fabriclive 13 should not be missed. Get ready for the rewind!

Customer Reviews:

Good But Not Great Drum n' Bass.......2007-07-07

Don't even think about this album if you don't appreciate even a little drum n' bass. In regards to this genre of electronica, it is a fairly good album. However, the pace is a little too unrelenting for my taste. A couple of choice slower-tempo drum n' bass tracks interspersed in the set would have been a simple but effective way to add a little flavor and creativity to this album. Majik likes it quick and this album is high energy all the way through from start to finish.

This is why J Majik has his own label..........2007-02-20

And its called "Infared" for those who don't know. Interestingly enough, I found this in the used electonica bin at my local record store. As I didn't have any of the "Fabric" mixes, I figured its definately worth my cash. As Fabric is one of the largest Drum N' Bass clubs in London, it has also been around a long time and has alot of history...

And boy, does J Majik tear this mix apart! The beginning High Hopes mix with the Tali vocals send this mix into high gear. From there, its typical rollers and liquid tracks, until the mix gets to "Capoeira", which, I must say is an amazing track. At that point, you know its about the get ugly...

Then, at the Peshay "Jammin" track mix into the Fresh remix of Cuban Links, its all OVER! The next tracks, until the end of the CD make the entire mix. I actually went and ordered the Fresh remix of Cuban Links THE DAY I HEARD IT. Almost worth getting the CD just for that song. The John B remix of "Pressure" is just as ill...that is, if you like your tracks hard, rough, and built with enough bass to kill a small amount of braincells.

Bottom Line: Most accurate portrayl of where the liquid sound was in 2003, with a few amen and rollers for flavor. Great mix!

j majik @ fabric.......2004-05-14

Great CD!!! I love how he mixes so headstrong into tracks. Truely a must have

J majik.......2004-05-03

Wow didnt know they made a CD of this set, but im really really glad they did cause its one of my favorite sets EVER!

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