Dave DK

Retakes Compilation - First Mix CD ever to be released on Moodmusic Records in Autumn. We are organising a tour for that!

With RETAKE ONE Berlin’s Moodmusic label is kicking off a new Mix CD series. The first edition is being delivered by Moodmusic homeboy Dave DK. 

The idea for the Retake series was born, when label head Sasse has released the Starstyling Mix on the occasion of the Fashion Week 2009, including only releases from the label.

RETAKE ONE contains some classic and new unreleased Moodmusic tracks as well as influential material from the past 10 years. Besides Dave’s edit off Sasse’s „Wrapper“ track (Penner + Muder Remix) the mix features three new exclusive tracks that will also be released on a separate 12“: Dave DK - Will Be Gone, Axel Boman – Cinquenta and Citycobra - Fresh Simple.

To present an 80 minute overview of his DJ style, Dave has handpicked some of his favourite tunes from his recordbox. To present a modern and organic sound, most tracks have been recorded from Vinyl, partly from Vinyl-only-labels. 

With the focus being put not only on the music but also on the packaging and design, Retake One stands out in the present flood of mediocre media and music releases. Top designer Matthias Egil Last (awardee of „the world’s best designed newspaper“) has been called in for the artwork. No less than two photoshootings were necessary to come up with the final result. Last is also responsible for the design of the Watergate Mix CD series.

After his residencies at Tresor Club since 1999 as well as Panorama Bar since 2001, Dave DK has been a key figure in Berlin’s music community. Spinning nowadays regularly throughout legendary clubs in Berlin, Dave is also playing gigs all around the world. 

Having released his first 12“s on Raum Musik in the late 90’s, the long players SENSORY OVERLOAD (2000 Müller Records) and LIGHTS AND COLOURS (2007 Moodmusic) were the highlights of his career which is now being crowned with RETAKE ONE.

Tracklist:

01 Ada - Forty Winks - IRR

02 Lawrence - Colts Foot - DIAL

03 Sasse - Wrapper, Penner & Muder Remix (Dave DK Edit) - MOODMUSIC

04 Holger Zilske - Golden, Daso Remix - PLAYHOUSE

05 Ian Simmonds - The Esel, Dave Aju Rework – MUSIKKRAUSE

06 Smallpeople - Before Leaving To Paris - LAID

07 Chopstick & Johnjon - Full Hearts - SUOL

08 Jackmate – Starliner - PHILE

09 Superpitcher - Rabbits In A Hurry - KOMPAKT

10 Good Guy Mikesh – Spare, Christian Löffler Remix - KI RECORDS

11 Dave DK - Will Be Gone - MOODMUSIC

12 Citycobra - Fresh Simple - MOODMUSIC

13 Axel Boman – Cinquenta - MOODMUSIC

14 Dave DK - Volar, Sascha Funke Remix - MOODMUSIC

15 Horror Inc - The Vanishing - PERLON

16 DJ Koze - Let's Love - IRR

17    Nina Kraviz - I'm Week - REKIDS

FACTOR CITY 029: HOLGER ZILSKE, DAVE DK & EL_TXEF_A - Te guardo una tarde de sol

1. Holger Zilske, Dave Dk & El_Txef_A: Original Mix

2. Metope rmx

3. Undo rmx

4. Shelby Grey rmx

For Factor City’s 29th release "Te guardo una tarde de sol" we'’re pleased, once again, to count with

partners in crime Holger Zilske and Dave Dk, this time joining forces with the young spanish producer

from Gernika El_Txef_A. "Te guardo una tarde de sol" is an inspired tech house number full of luminous

pads and analog emotion organic and soulful electronics for the dancefloor. The E.P is completed with

remixes from different angles from Metope, Undo and Shelby Grey.

Metope, one of the heads behind Areal and IRR labels, shows his production skills using his analogical

savoir--faire to deliver a raw and stripped remix, smooth until it's final shynths explosion. 

Undo gives to the original a classical Factor City touch, dreamy, powerful and epic at the same time,

adding hypnotic pads and an addictive bassline, a tested floorkiller. 

Shelby Grey, the new signing to Factor City, was given complete freedom to re-interpret

"Te guardo una tarde de sol" and turned it into a dark and melancholic electro tune.

Dave DK presents Sonar 2010 Mix...

DJ & producer David Krasemann, better known as Dave DK has been making waves in the electronic music scene for a couple of years now, and now starting to emerge as a serious player. Since the early 90's he was fascinated by the upcoming techno movement, which eventually led to his own active initiation. 1995 was the starting point for the then 17 year old. Together with a longtime friend, Dave produced his first tracks and was involved in the organization of underground techno and house partys, constantly trying to spread and push new electronic music. Searching for new electronic sounds every day and having honed his skills as a producer in his chosen home Berlin, Dave released his first record on Müller Records in 1998. His DJ activities had been highly pushed since that time. In 1999 he became a resident DJ at Tresor/Globus club in Berlin, later on also at the legendary Panorama Bar.

September 2010 sees the release of Dave’s first Mix CD on Moodmusic called 'RETAKE ONE' and its excellent artwork can be previewed here: http://matthiaslast.com

There will be also a 12" with 3 exclusive tracks from 'Retake One', featuring Axel Boman, Citycobra (from Smash TV) and Dave himself. Here you get to mix on the Samurai.fm website!

01 The Smallpeople - Before Leaving To Paris (Laid)

02 Chopstick & Johnjon - Full Hearts (Suol)

03 Nicolas Jaar - Time For Us (Wolf + Lamb)

04 Lil Tony - Solid State (Moodmusic)

05 Aybee - Underworld (Underground Quality)

06 Cobblestone Jazz - Chance (Wagon Repair)

07 Telefon Tel Aviv - Immolate Yourself, Sascha Funke Remix (BPitch Control)

08 Daniel Stefanik - One (Kann Records)

09 Pantha Du Prince - The Splendour (Rough Trade)

10 Taron-Trekka - Swing Swing, Dave DK Edit (Brut!)

Dave DK - Cinema Coimbra (Ada / Russ Gabriel Remixes) - Moodmusic

Dave DK will be back soon with some hot new Releases. Watch out for:

• Holger Zilske & Dave Dk ft. Richard Davis - You Will Find Out - Moodmusic (out Nov 2009)
• Moodmusic Mix CD "Retakes Parts 1" will be released in november. Watch out.
• Dub Taylor & Jeff Samuel - After Party Blues, Dave DK Remix, Opossum

DA006 - THE MIRACLE / THRILL - (FLORIAN KRUSE)

TRACKLISTING
A1 Florian Kruse - The Miracle (Original)
A2 Florian Kruse - The Miracle (Dave DK Magic World Remix)
B1 Florian Kruse ft. Saara - Thrill (Original)
B2 Florian Kruse ft. Saara - Thrill (Vincenzo & Elmar Schubert's Satinsoul Remix)

Our first release for the new year comes from none other than producer extraordinaire and label regular, Florian Kruse. Picking up the deep and tech-y vibe where his (occasional) studio partner Nils Nurnberg left off, we are proud to present this double A-side EP comprised of "Thrill" and "The Miracle". Both of these productions bear all the characteristic attention to melody and groove that Florian is quickly becoming known for while also keeping one eye firmly fixed on simple and effective dancefloor functionality!

First up on remix duties, Dave DK turns out a solid and inventive re-work of "The Miracle", utilizing the original's chords and stabs and working them into another of his signature productions. Already receiving some serious attention from a variety of DJ's this is sure to appeal to those who value true, deep and timeless electronic house music.

Completing the package in fine (German) style, we've pulled out all the stops and drafted Florian's older brother Vincenzo and his acclaimed studio partner Elmar Schubert for remix duties on "Thrill". Arguably one of the most beautiful and emotion-evoking productions in our catalogue, the guys have crafted a sparse yet sophisticated re-interpretation that is sure to cause a stir on many a soundsystem (and quite a few dancefloors) over the coming months!

So there you have it, Florian's first solo outing on the label and what a start it is!! With a little help from his friends (and family) Florian and we at Dieb are proud to present a truly original and fresh collection of productions and offer a small insight into what we have in store for you in 2009!

Sasha - Dave DK mix is the one for me
Laurent Garnier - lovely remix by Vincenzo also the one from DK very nice deepness
Valentino Kanzyani - Thanks for sending... Will use some of those for sure... All the best, Val Jamie McHugh - Great release - Vincenzo & Dave DK mixes spot are on!
Mindz Kontrol Ultra - Nice pack!! For me "The Miracle" original and Dave Dk mix. Great deep and hipnotic journey!
Mr Statik - Diggin' Dave Dk's magic world rmx
Dualton - Really dig the Dave DK Remix!
Gomez - dave dk's mix is serious business - rolling beats, airy rides.
loves it!
Hector Romero - Thanks for the latest - really feeling the Vincenzo and Elmar remix of Thrill and I like Dave DK's mix on The Miracle - the man knows what he's doing

Mic Newman
Audio On Loan Incl. Dave DK Remix

First in a series of digital only releases on Dirt Crew Recordings is Mic Newman, a new exciting
talent from Melbourne Australia who has been doing proper remixes and releases on labels like 8 Bit, Great Stuff and Vicious Grooves. He also made a great remix for Booka Shadeʼs Charlotte last year which was released on Get Physical. Here on Dirt Crew he presents three new tracks that are pure dancefloor burners and will go down well in any techno/ minimal set. We have been playing them out ourselves in the last few months and crowd reactions are always very positive. The track „I Know Your Face“ was co-produced by Mike Buhl, another great talent to emerge from the Melbourne scene. We think these young men have a great future ahead of them and we are happy to have them on board. We also included a very strong Dave DK (Moodmusic/ Playhouse) remix to support this release. Dave has been a close friend of us for years now and we are very happy to have his first contribution on our label. One of his strongest remixes to date !

Charts January 2008

1 Sideshow - Television feat. Cortney Tidwell (Aus Music)

2 Dan Curtin - Amphibian (Mobilee)

3 Lucretio - Over Me (Restauration)

4 Dyed Soundorom vs. Brothers Vibe - Con Leche (Freak'n Chic)

5 Russ Gabriel - Spirits (Pariter)

6 Toni Lionni - The Chronicles Noir (Aesthetic Audio)

7 Lawrence - Divided (Spectral)

8 Seth Troxler - Love Never Sleeps (Crosstown Rebels)

9 Loco Dice - Black Truffles In The Snow, Mike Huckabys The Jazzed Out Synth Rmx (Desolat)

10 Fimo - Endless Ride (Progcity Deep)

housefloor.de:     

wie hast du angefangen dich für elektronische musik zu begeistern und was fasziniert dich daran?
   
dave dk:    

ich begeistere mich seit den frühen 90-er jahren für elektronische musik. marusha und westbam waren genauso meilensteine wie the shamen, kenny larkin oder blake baxter. damals wurde ich mitgerissen von der entstehenden partyszene in berlin. an der musik selber faszinieren mich die unendlichen möglichkeiten verschiedener produktionsweisen. die musik ist zudem ein einfaches kommunikationsmittel, das weltweit verstanden wird. im normalfall kann man in einer partynacht viele menschen mit seinem sound begeistern.
   
housefloor.de:    

reagierst du beim plattendrehen auf die vibrations der partycrowd oder ist dein set weitestgehend vorstrukturiert? warum?
   
dave dk:    

ich habe zwar jederzeit bestimmte tracks, die ich besonders gerne spiele, aber einen masterplan gibt es dabei nicht. auf jeden fall versuche ich mich immer auf die crowd einzustellen.
   
housefloor.de:    

wie sehr gehst du mit technischen neuerungen um? denkst du, dass sich auf lange sicht die neuen techniken des auflegens mit cds oder gar das pc-mixing durchsetzen werden? was präferierst du selbst?
   
dave dk:    

ich bin da klassisch und spiele größtenteils vinyl. musik auf platte hat für mich einfach den größten wert, einen warmen klang, und durch das label- und cover-design ein gesicht. genau dieses vermisse ich bei der veröffentlichung von audiofiles, wenn nicht ein bekanntes vinyl-label dahinter steht. zudem ist es meist sehr unkompliziert, platten zu spielen. ein paar cds kommen bei mir jedoch auch zum einsatz, da ich sonst viele promos gar nicht spielen könnte. dj-systeme wie serato oder traktor-scratch finde ich dennoch eine interessante alternative, besonders, da man dann keine cds mit digital-promos mehr brennen muss. diese programme kommen ja schon bei vielen djs zum einsatz und werden sich noch weiter verbreiten. es ist ja leider so, dass die meisten labels nur noch aus imagegründen vinyl produzieren, und kaum etwas daran verdienen, wenn nicht noch draufzahlen. ich finde es schwierig, eine prognose bezüglich des vinyls abzugeben, denke aber, der einsatz wird weiter zurückgehen.
   
housefloor.de:    

wer hat neben dir den größten einfluss auf deine art musik zu machen?

dave dk:    

bei der masse an musik finde ich immer verschiedene sachen, die mich inspirieren. wenn ich mit holger zilske (smash tv) im studio bin, ist das neben dem spaß an der arbeit auch immer eine ideenquelle für meine eigenen produktionen, da er viele tricks der soundbearbeitung kennt.
   
housefloor.de:    

was machst du als erstes, wenn du nach hause kommst?    

dave dk:    

wenn ich von einem gig am sonntag oder montag abend nach hause komme, freue ich mich meistens auf ein warmes essen und einen guten film.
   
housefloor.de:    

welche tendenzen siehst in der elektronischen musikszene?    
   
dave dk:    

wenn die frage auf musikstile abzielt, dann ist momentan ganz klar deep house ein wichtiger einfluss auf alle anderen stilrichtungen. ich mag zwar auch minimal-platten, aber nicht den ganzen abend - bin schon immer ein fan von schönen themen und finde es gut, wenn flächen und akkorde zum einsatz kommen.
   
housefloor.de:    

was können wir in naher zukunft von dir erwarten und welche ziele steckst du dir für deine weitere karriere?    
   
dave dk:    

nach meinem album habe ich einige remixe gemacht, die gerade rauskommen. auch gibt es im mai die nächste album-auskopplung mit remixen von miss jools (sleeper thief), sascha funke und smash tv. ich werde demnächst auch wieder an eigenen sachen arbeiten, zunächst wahrscheinlich an einer single für moodmusic, die dann im ende des jahres kommen könnte.

• MASTAFAKTOR - THERE THE WIND BLOWS, DAVE DK REMIX (MINA)

Mina Records

• SEVA K - FAR AWAY, DAVE DK REMIX (HIGHWAY RECORDS)

Fresh from the Dave DK album "Lights and Colours" is 'Volar', his collaboration with Alex Krüger aka Tigerskin, which comes with the heaviest of remix packages!

Dave asked his favourite producers and got a select bunch of superstars on one record. Ms Jools from London delivered a super dope housey but still techy workout with stabby synths and an amazing snare that will blow your mind
.
Next up is Holger Zilske aka Smash TV, Dave´s longtime production partner and drinkin buddy, who injects some of his analog love into "Volar". The onslaught never ends it seems when he unleashes one of his trademark Oberheim pad-attacks with enough chunky deepness to rock any club.

Last but not least we get Mr Sascha Funke to deliver his trademark deep but techy workout which uses a string part from another Dave DK album track, "Stargazer" to full effect.

To complete the pack we include the original "Volar", which sounds amazing on a big system with its pulsing bass and throbbin synth stabs.

A truly excellent release from a truly excellent label. Moodmusic nail it again!

________Reaction Sheets_________

Miss Kittin - "Some nice tunes to keep it high in softness. Jools and Funke."

Ali Schwarz - (Tiefschwarz) - "Great release. Love Miss Jools mix!"

Laurent Garnier - "Love it! Very warm and funky, will play of course. Miss Jools and Smash TV."

Chris Fortier - "Miss Jools mix is great. Love it! Sascha Funke and original are cool too."

Patrick Bodmer - (MANDY) - "This is good for me thanx."

Andreas - (Raveline) - "Excellent! Groovy!"

Carl Cox - "Playing and supporting! :o)"

Alex Santos - "Another Moodmusic excellent release. My full support."

Gregor Tresher - "Cool mixes, can't decide if I like the one from Miss Jools or from Smash TV better."

Joris Voorn - "Like the Smash TV mix a lot!!! Miss Jools mix also pretty groovy!"

John Digweed - "Excellent package, will try all!"

Ivan Smagghe - "Top remix package! Smash TV and Funke for me."

Jimpster - "All about the Smash TV remix for me. An awesome deep and techy workout that'll rinse the floor big time i reckon. Excellent stuff. Cheers."

C-Rock - (Motorcity Soul) - "Nice tune by Dave and an even better remix! Sascha Funke! Smash TV also doing great lately!"

DJ FEX - "All mixes sound good but the original is the one for me!"

James Flavour - (Dirtcrew) - "Cool package! Original was and is my favourite!"

Solomun - "Smash TV and Miss Jools, cool music!"

Kiki - "Will surely play the Jools mix! I really like how it opens up in the end part."

Toni Rios - (Cocoon) - "Great track! Love the accords and hit hat!!!! Miss Jools mix."

Troy Pierce - (m-nus) - "Cool remix from Smash TV!"

Phonogenic - "Pretty dope package of remixes. Diggin the Smash TV remix. Will try the Miss Jools mix as well."

Chris Duckenfield - "Nice package... the Smash TV mix doing it for me and Miss Jools... play and support."

Lee Jones - (MyMy) - "Like Smash TV and original!"

Rocco - (Rodamaal) - "Original is a bomb! I like also Sascha Funke remix."

Mistress Barbara - "Really like this package... will work very well early in my sets... funkyness!!"

Satoshi Tomiie - "Great package, really impressed with his Album too. Amazing stuff! Original my pic."

Greg Dowling - (Fish Go Deep) - "Nice and deep... will feature on the radio."

Deetron - "Whilst the original is a killer itself, I am particularly into the Smash TV and Miss Jools Remixes. Also Sascha Funke's version is absolutely beautiful, really into the 2nd part of the track. Will be hard to decide which one to play.....I'll play them all!"

Tom Taylor - (Electric Press) - "Wicked set of mixes here... Smash TV and Miss Jools mixes being my faves."

Yousef - "Nice track, original is best."

Raymundo Rodriguez - (Ministry Radio UK) - "Very nice indeed, I'm feeling all the mixes, especially Miss Jool's and the Original, Smash TV also very cool."

Steve Parry - (Juice FM UK) - "Funke and original are cool little grooves."