Richie Hawtin

[Trip Head]

Never really listened to any of his stuff and always hear so much about him I figure Im missing out. So what albums/releases of his would people particularly suggest to get hold of?

Cheers :)

[Split-Personality]

As im not massively into Minimal, I would suggest you listen to his Dex, EFX & 909 mix CD. Its the CD that got me into Techno!

It is a timeless classic :lol:

[echodek]

Some to get you started!

http://www.discogs.com/release/9458

http://www.discogs.com/release/14261

http://www.discogs.com/release/4624

http://www.discogs.com/release/20754

http://www.discogs.com/release/2138

http://www.discogs.com/release/15340

http://www.discogs.com/release/35674

[Frank Dogshit]

DE9- Closer to the edit.

[echodek]

As im not massively into Minimal, I would suggest you listen to his Dex, EFX & 909 mix CD. Its the CD that got me into Techno!

It is a timeless classic :lol:

TRUE... it's an essential. Minimal, but much more dancefloor-orientated than his more recent stuff

[theledge]

DE9- Closer to the edit.


Just what I was going to post....a classily produced mix cd that
:thumbsup:

[Si the Sigh]

Another vote for Dex, EFX & 909 mix! Superb stuff. :cheese:

Still not heard DE9 yet though. Really must check it out some time soon.

[Miromiric]

http://www.discogs.com/release/134379

spastuik

[Split-Personality]

I always found the DE9 Closer To The Edit a liitle bit hollow for my liking, in that I prefered the more dance floor orientated techno to be found in Dex EFX but I do not deny the skill and idealogy the mix stands for.

Maybe now with current trends being as they are I would probably like it more now :roll:

[Si the Sigh]

Is DE9 a tad minimal and less dancefloor material then?

I really have no idea.

[Split-Personality]

In a word, YEP :lol:

When Richie gets going on the DEX, EFX & 909 around track 35 with "Join in the chant" and "Oh yeah - Yello" he absolutely KILLS it :lol:

[module]

Plastikman - Sheet One

[theledge]

DE9 isnt really dancefloor techno for me. More the sort of thing i'd listen to at home.

Some cracking tracks on there though and great mixing...if I remember correctly he's using an early Final Scratch.

Still haven't heard Dex eFx and 909 though - we'll have to do a swap Si :lol:

[fac]

also check:

fuse - substance abuse
circuit breaker - trak-x
plastikman - panikattack
system 7 - alpha wave (plastikman acid house mix)

[Frank Dogshit]

download that essential mix 2001 from sankeys aswell.

now thats a mix.

[echodek]

also check:
fuse - substance abuse


how could we forget! one of the best moments this year was hearing this tune being played at the winter olympics.

Substance Abuse at the olympics... surely the best trainspotter in-joke ever.

[echodek]

randomly... just got an email from Slices (the free DVD-magazine)... they've made a documentary on the man.

there's a trailer at:
http://www.eb-slices.net/

[basslinejunkie]

download that essential mix 2001 from sankeys aswell.

now thats a mix.

theres been a few older ones floating around lately from 97/98 which are far better,never seem to generate much intrest tho ive posted a few on here

[essence]

plastikman - consiumed, musik, artifakts... timeless stuff

[Dustin Zahn]

In reference to mix cd's: I am surprised no one mentioned the MixMag Live! mix cd from '94 or '95. There are some ****ing classics on that CD and anybody into acid house should check it out. If heavier or busier techno is your thing then you should check out the first DE9. I wasn't really into Closer to the Edit but I thought Transitions was done really well. Even though his track selections may not be my top choice, his mix cd's usually go above and beyond (conceptually) what most people put into a mix cd.

As for albums: Sheet One is a good place to start, and work your way up. :)

I'm looking forward to the documentary that Slices is putting out. Richie's an interesting character and there are those who love him and those who hate him. I'm curious to see if the documentary stays relatively netural or leans to a certain side of that debate. Regardless of whether people like Richie Hawtin or not, I'm sure it will be a welcomed history lesson. Speaking of documentaries, I just saw High Tech Soul last week and it was pretty impressive for the most part.

[robin m]

Dex FX is a true classic... definitely get yourself a copy of that badboy.

Also Consumed is one of the most evil albums I've ever heard, not normally into the minimal stuff but that worked for me...

...oh, and minus orange is a personal favourite. :dance:

[theledge]

his mix cd's usually go above and beyond (conceptually) what most people put into a mix cd.

Exactly what i'd say about Closer to the Edit - even if you don't like the tracks then it's worth a listen for the quality of ideas, production, mixing...in general everything is a cut above 99% of other mix cds :)

[g]

MixMag Live! mix cd from '94 or '95.

yes and yes.

re closer, it's historically relevant to mention that he came up with the hundreds of tiny loops idea in a pre-ableton world.

sheet one. musik. consumed. artifakts. all essential and deserving of good sound systems in dark rooms.

btw, you can listen to all the plastikman stuff @ plastikman.com

[basd]

DE9:Transitions is quality, although mainly for home listening purposes imo

[Trip Head]

Cheers for all the responses! Will get on with checking it all out

[BastardoElectrico]

"Oh yeah - Yello" he absolutely KILLS it :lol:

Thats his own track Minus Yellow takes the bassline and chica-chicaw bits from yello-oh yeah
and yes it is an absolute killer ;) ;) ;)

[BastardoElectrico]

In reference to mix cd's: I am surprised no one mentioned the MixMag Live! mix cd from '94 or '95. There are some **** classics on that CD and anybody into acid house should check it out. t.

probably one of the best mix albums ever imo at the time it got me into the darker side of electronic music some timeless stuff on there

[DjSolaris]

Plastikman - Mix Mag Live

That was by far a cd that has been in my rotation the longest. thrown out a window, had wax spilled on it, drink coster from a shite roomie...and still bangs...by far IMHO the best one he has done.

[g]

"Oh yeah - Yello" he absolutely KILLS it :lol:

Thats his own track Minus Yellow takes the bassline and chica-chicaw bits from yello-oh yeah
and yes it is an absolute killer ;) ;) ;)

everything in minus orange is from the original Yello track. all he did was rearrange it.

[BastardoElectrico]

"Oh yeah - Yello" he absolutely KILLS it :lol:

Thats his own track Minus Yellow takes the bassline and chica-chicaw bits from yello-oh yeah
and yes it is an absolute killer ;) ;) ;)

everything in minus orange is from the original Yello track. all he did was rearrange it.

As far as i know Minus Orange samples the bassline from Nitzer Ebb while Minus Yellow is a blatant rip of Yello

[g]

nope.

[thetonewrecka]

Hey..He sampled my shirt!
http://www.tonewrecker.com/images/HawtinApprovedNot.jpg

and he sampled this graphic from ACME Skateboards in 1990/1991 for his "Plasticman gremlin" he's become known for!

http://www.tonewrecker.com/images/HawtinStoleThis.jpg

[fac]

what a bastard. BURN HIM!!!

[SlavikSvensk]

As for albums: Sheet One is a good place to start, and work your way up. :)


still the best thing he's ever done

[Antinoise]

I love the B side of Minus Orange - Its like Hard Minimal. Simple yet intense.

[stebrown]

substance abuse is 1 hell of tune. Is it available anywhere on vinyl?

[fac]

substance abuse is 1 hell of tune. Is it available anywhere on vinyl?yes, check this http://www.discogs.com/release/1156 or this http://www.discogs.com/release/15177

[robin m]

As far as i know Minus Orange samples the bassline from Nitzer Ebb while Minus Yellow is a blatant rip of Yello

I think yellow & orange both just use parts from 'oh yeah', it's just that on yellow he used a longer bassloop from the original so it's more instantly recognisable.

I could be totally wrong though and they're both class releases so it doesn't really matter...

[Antinoise]

there is actually an interview with Hawtin on the current Native Instruments site. Not a bad read.

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=hawtin_us

[g]

As far as i know Minus Orange samples the bassline from Nitzer Ebb while Minus Yellow is a blatant rip of Yello

I think yellow & orange both just use parts from 'oh yeah', it's just that on yellow he used a longer bassloop from the original so it's more instantly recognisable.

I could be totally wrong though and they're both class releases so it doesn't really matter...

IT'S ONLY YELLOW! :rambo: :cheese:

[Spire]

Ok, I don't know if any of you have already seen this but...













http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-n90BVhV_8

WTF!?

[koma]

you're only few months late, yeah... :coffee:

[conflict]

this ones better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmKj-y8y5Q&mode=related&search=

[Lag]

ai never liked de9
never understood what the hype was about

[oldbugger]

this ones better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cmKj-y8y5Q&mode=related&search=

looked wicked.

really need to go see him again soon.

[wrong]

substance abuse
spastik
technarchy
plus8068 (currently on repress... grab it while you can.. pure energy acid builder)
do the doo (plastikman remix)

.. also used to really like his remix of xpress 2 on junior boys..,, funky as **** bassline on that

[thetonewrecka]

I've got a Peacefrog cd with his rework of DBX "Losing Control"...not very good, but the cut 808 kick he's thumping is stupendous. I just loaded it into the ol' Akai the other night for some new life.

[MARKEG]

when he created the probe label, that was one of the defining moments of my life. like the 'spawn' (bwahahah) of the devil. i have everything he ever did on probe and plus 8 and am proud of it too. did anyone get the cartoon + 7 inch thingy - and the condoms - chrissi and i have 2 (matching his and hers hehehe!!!!)

:)

[snooch]

did anyone get the cartoon + 7 inch thingy - and the condoms - chrissi and i have 2 (matching his and hers hehehe!!!!)

:)

@ the first DEMF +8 had a booth set up and alot of the time Hawtins mom was working it. She had these killer chocolate chip cookies she had made. I asked her how she made them(as I like to cook) and we chatted for a good half an hour about food. When I turned to leave she said hold on a minute and turned around and rummaged through a box and pulled out the Alan Oldham comic and 7" and said here you go. She is super-facking-cool.

[Spire]

Why don't you guys go give him a kiss if you love him so much? ;x

[fac]

i'm too shy :blush:

[Antinoise]

Why don't you guys go give him a kiss if you love him so much? ;x
sure.. just like Väth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-n90 :paranoid:

[Spire]

I posted that about 6 posts ago... :|

[fac]

someone posted that about 6 months ago... :|