Vaeth’s The Sound Of The Eighth Season

November 20, 2007 | Filed Under Artists, Labels, Releases |

“The Sound of the Eighth Season” is not a mix compilation like all others. Even the fact that this series of Mix-CDs is facing its eighth edition now does not show many parallels to other (Techno) compilations. Besides the success of the “Season” series during the last seven years, Cocoon and Cocoon Recordings look back to a highly successful year since the Closing Party of 2006. The eighth season – themed “Freakshow” – broke all records. Despite a hard beginning with the move to “Privilege” exile, Cocoon Ibiza was able to boost both the numbers of visitors and the level of party spirit. Legendary nights, incredible DJ sets and live gigs, an almost unique crowd and a Sven Väth who was in top form during the whole summer.

Also, the official Freakshow CD by André Galluzzi and Raresh was one of the main summer mixes of 2007. Unforgettable performances by the grandmasters Ricardo Villalobos and Richie Hawtin or the live performance of shooting star Guy Gerber from Israel round up the image of a perfect season.

On the eighth edition of the “Sound…” series, one can also find – besides the big hits of the Cocoon summer – some new wild youngsters, who not only keep the wheel turning but even give it more drive. So, Tolga Fidan – a name not well-known to many – has made it to the tracklist of Sven’s Mix-CD for the second time and the greek-british newcomer Argy is also part of the Ibiza retrospective 2007. And when it comes to newcomers, the name Martin Buttrich is actually one not to be missed. Although being one of the senior producers in Techno and House since the early nineties and the man behind many Timo Maas or Loco Dice hit records, Martin has not taken the step to an international solo career so far. This has definitely changed after outstanding releases on Planet E and PokerFlat as well as with remixes for Tracy Thorn (ex-Everything-But-The-Girl). His next release for Cocoon Recordings is already in the pipeline.

With this Mix, Sven Väth, the man behind the Seasons series and Cocoon mastermind, does not give his opinion of what Techno was, is or might be, but rather delivers the soundtrack to a certain concept of life. Already in the past, Väth has included House hymns like “Timbuktu” by New York’s Jerome Sydenham (Ibadan Records) in his Ibiza retrospective and in this tradition, he presents one of the big summer tunes of 2007 on the current volume: Carl Craig’s remix of Junior Boys’ “Like A Child”.

However, the most important factor of the enduring success of Sven Väth is this certain extra portion of courage that distinguishes him from many other DJs of his status. He regularly breaks with conventions and keeps his eyes and ears constantly open to new artists and their music. Jamie Jones for instance, well-known only for a short time here, represents the young generation of Techno & House artists on the eighth edition of the “Sound…” series. The CD finishes with Pepe Bradock’s “Rhapsody in Pain” which seems to be exactly the right track for Sven and his current Mix-CD.

Artist - Various
Title - Sven Vaeth In The Mix: The Sound Of The Eighth Season
Label - COCOON RECORDINGS
Format - CD (mixed)
Catalog No. - CORMIX 019-02
Release Date - 21/01/2008

Tracklisting CD 1:

01. Radical Majik – Dub Rider
02. John Spring – Ready to Broadcast
03. The Amazing – Qu’est-ce que vous voulez?
04. Plan Tec – Espias Psiquicos (Jonas Kopp Psiquic RMX)
05. J.T.C. – Take ‘em off
06. Steve Rachmad – Moog on Acid
07. Joris Voorn – The Deep
08. Argy – Unreliable Virgin
09. Worthy – Irst_te? (Claude VonStroke RMX)
10. Chrom – Cygnet Glace (Raudive RMX)
11. Fausto Messina & Dariush – Compulsive Disorder
12. Alter Ego – Why Not?!

Tracklisting CD 2:

01. Tolga Fidan – Tanbulistan
02. Junior Boys – Like a Child (Carl Craig RMX)
03. Paulo Olarte – Solo Tu (Isolée RMX)
04. René et Gaston – Meluche Ideale
05. Alejandro Vivanco – Madre Tierra
06. Jamie Jones – Harajuku
07. Mark August – Old Joy
08. Martin Buttrich – Hunter
09. Chaton – Catch the Beat
10. Pepe Bradock – Rhapsody in Pain

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