Browse by Artist: FUNKE, SASCHA

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	2:1 Für Die Liebe
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 026EP

"On '2:1 Für Die Liebe' the 24 year old Sascha Funke from Berlin uses his very own musical language, as we loved it on the preceded release 'Luftschloß'. His musical preferences are located somewhere between Berlin and Cologne but his own style can not be tieddown to one of these cities. He simply hovers between his special dry funkiness (simply Funke) one the one hand side and straight, minimal structured tracks with playful virus melodies on the other. After last years very successful releases on Kompakt, he now feels drawn to Bpitch Control as his base."

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Bravo
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	BPC 075CD

"Sascha Funke is releasing his long awaited debut album called Bravo. It's true that the first signs of Sascha Funke's interpretation of techno lifestyles are keywords like continuity, independence, and translation. This 26 year-old Berliner is living a contradiction for all the spaces left in between: a simultaneous demand for pragmatic rationality and emotional pontification. Alone translating between these two poles is already a characteristic of how Sascha Funke sounds. It's still flavored with plenty of quotes, meaning he has a sharp nose for pop, even letting coincidence be the basis of the production process. A new belt is s pulling techno tight. Bravo musically presents a rather 'state of the art', if not conceptual, approach even when the motif of Bravo has been around for two years as the hunt began. So Sascha Funke continues steadfastly there where his previous releases had been resting. For Sascha Funke continuity is a positive loaded term that states it to be important to complete one's own path and not lose oneself in the ditches and thresholds. In so doing he also throws up another image of daily life in the techno context. He manages to create further free spheres and independence in the life-world grey zone of creativity and the collective, which can be heard on Bravo. The fact that he remains himself and juggles his own inadequacies makes his music not only more pleasurable but also the person behind it all more transparent. What he calls 'rowing with technology' is overshadowed elsewhere by the immediate and pure, aseptic production. On Bravo he then engages his path safely: that what is usually determined to be the paradigm in techno, namely a rapid rise on a bolting industry train, he counters not only as a producer but even as a DJ who works for patience and one's own confidence in personal skill. So the positive sense would see him without passion. What's always decisive for him in unsure situations is the dance floor itself. Short momentary reactions and the belief that 'techno is always that what you make of it' leaves Bravo without competition in the set selection of his record bag."

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	The Intimate Touch
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 092EP

"It's always moving forward with Sascha Funke at BPitch, now with his latest maxi. On the A-side, 'The Intimate Touch', and bringing up the rear -- as the postscript to his album -- the remix of the title track 'Bravo' (BPC 075) from Alexander Kowalski. Three dimensions on two sides of vinyl. Still between emotion and rationality, Sascha 'Techhouse-Hase' listens to the first of until now unheard beats, as the Techno-House turns suspecting. To this piece he has his own game: he means to escape from the traditional drum computer sounds, as well as from the light coming down from the treetops. Now he hops light and funky from shadow to shadow. Between the snapping switches, and the driving harsh calls he grabs still, compact melodies."

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Boy
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 112EP

Sascha's 12" The Intimate Touch, the first since his wonderfully remembered album Bravo from 2003, already foretold Funke's new direction last year. Boy is an experiment on the attempt to be a boy -- again or still. A1: Attempt no. 1 persistently works its way forward, allowing regress to acid and Chicago and still taking liberties on the way. B1: Attempt no. 2 wants to move and drives forward with dry funk and wildly bustling bleeps that so nicely eat into your brain. B2: Attempt no. 3 starts from scratch. Any waste has been discarded. Smoothly thrown-in vocal tatter round the colour scale: If dark and minimal are colours, then purple would be the preferred mood.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	In Between Days
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 127EP

With In Between Days Sascha Funke shows us his minimal techno side. "In Between Days," the A-side, is like a blare of trumpets that stretches over almost 10 minutes and builds up again and again while spreading into all directions. A trancy dream where courageous knights fight dragons and beasts to protect their princess. "In Between Ways" then follows with a really catchy tune that wanders through different synth sounds and themes. "In Between Gates" brings you back to reality. The dry and groaning beats and the straight line qualify this track as a perfect techno tool.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Boogy Bytes Vol. 02
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	BPC 128CD

The original gangsta, Sascha Funke, pops the glock for Boogy Bytes Vol. 02, the second in BPitch's new immaculate mix series. Funke has been around the block more than once, with releases on Kompakt and BPitch and remixes spanning from Telepopmusik on Capitol to the très chic Crosstown Rebels. So you know his selection is off the hook and his mixing skills are off the chain. So what do we have here? How about undaground stunna Sleeparchive back to back with the mighty Derrick Carter? How about man of the hour Trentemoller into DJ Koze's genius pop project International Pony? Or, I mean, Villalobos remixed by Isolée? Done done and done. Funke has an ear for melody and a tongue for tart beats and it is no more evident than on this lovely mix. The dancefloor is just the beginning for Mr. Funke, the first chapter of a night that does not end until sunrise on the rooftop. For this, we have the special treat of Phantom Ghost (whose Mayer/Thomas remix is an all-timer) with "These Days" -- a brilliant cover of the Jackson Browne classic. Thanks Sascha. Thanks.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Auf Aix
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 144EP

It seems that moving to Aix-en-Provence for the winter did Sascha Funke some good. Besides an exclusive track for the Camping Vol. 03 compilation, he also produced these two new tracks. "Auf Aix" is dry and hard techno like the people in the south of France like it. "Ey" with its little hobbling beats gets you going even more -- in the middle of the song, there is a break that brings everything to a halt, rewinds it and starts all over again. Vive la France!

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	The Acrobat
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 158EP

Sascha Funke is back in Berlin and moved into his new studio (on the same floor as the BPitch office). Beside working on his new album, Funke also produced a new track for this EP, The Acrobat, where Efdemin contributes a remix for the B-side. Where Funke's version is a rather tidy and sparse track with dry, hypnotic beats, Efdemin's version leans more towards a two-dimensional sound where the transposed synth line with its reverb is up front. Both tracks are perfect for the dancefloor -- even for different hours of the night.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Double-Checked
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	BPC 166EP

Taken from his second album Mango, Sascha Funke presents "Double-Checked." Fritz Zander's remix is dark and sober but not simple and minimal. His sounds are rough and he concentrates on the beats rather than playful melodies, while Sascha Funke's original is calmer, more laid-back. "The Ballerina" is demanding and captivating, deep and dreamy. One cannot get the bass line off their minds, and all thoughts of going home vanish into the night.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Mango
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	BPC 167CD

This is the second full-length release on BPitch Control by Berlin-based DJ and producer, Sascha Funke. After several 12" releases and remix projects, Sascha presents Mango, a fully-ripe evocation of the beauty of the six months he spent in Aix-en-Provence. Like its forerunner Bravo, you won't hear 08/15 speed-techno with 140 bpm -- but a fresh and direct, catchy sound that is the antidote to boredom. "Mango" and "We Are Facing The Sun" opens the release with warmth and "Feather" makes you picture elves dancing in a meadow. "Take A Chance With Me" builds it up, while "Summer Rain" cools things down. The gravelly-affected vocals on "Double Checked" are sung by Fritz Zander, and other guest musicians include Fritz Kalkbrenner and TimTim, whose sparsely twanged guitar creates a lot of space within the songs. "Lotre (Mehr Fleisch)" fits perfectly into the barbeque: the bass develops like embers and hides behind rhythms and sounds, until Sascha's vocals catch sparks. "Chemin Des Figons" is the beautiful street Sascha lived on a year ago in Aix-en-Provence, and you'll want to walk it again and again. Finally, "The Fortune Cookie" finishes everything off with a strident, harmonic sing-a-long that will fit everywhere, whether you're enjoying a nice day at the park or a crazy underground rave.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Mango Remixes
Label:	BPITCH CONTROL (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	BPC 180EP

The dynamic team of Sascha Funke, DJ Koze and Tobias Thomas & Superpitcher present the Mango Remixes. DJ Koze's killer is 12 minutes long. Suspense is the keyword. The solid kick drum and evocative vocals will grab you and shake you around. Tobias Thomas & Superpitcher's remix is closer to the original track, but, of course, the duo flavor their remix with their own interpretation, including vocals sung by Superpitcher, specially recorded for this remix. Dreamy club material.

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Drei Auf Drei
Label:	KOMPAKT (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$8.00
Catalog #:	KOM 029EP

"As Sascha is a native (East-) Berliner, deeply involved in technohouse history from the very beginning, he can hardly stay with his already achieved knowledge of producing funky Cologne-style techtrax. His third release for Kompakt testifies the restless effort of this young talent -- still hungry and on the hunt for excitement and progression. The epic A1 track touches the dancer's heart with it's dreamy pop feel. There's another brilliant rocking techno piece on the flipside reminding us of Funke's friendly relationship to Berlin's fresh Bpitch Control-outlet."

Artist:	FUNKE, SASCHA
Title:	Watergate 02
Label:	WATERGATE RECORDS (GERMANY)
Format:	CD
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	WG 002CD

This is the second Watergate mix CD installment. Situated by the river Spree, known for its first-rate line-ups of international talent and, of course, its famous wall-to-wall LED dancefloor installation, the Watergate Club in Berlin has quickly become one of the world's leading dance music clubs. Only five years after its official opening, the club now goes a step further and releases a mix CD series delivering only the finest DJ mixes by some of club's most exiting residents and guests. With the focus being put not only on the music but also on the packaging and design, this series will quickly become a truly sought-after collector's item and will surely stand out in the flood of mediocre music and mixes that often dilute the market. Sascha Funke is an honest-to-goodness Berliner, and he has played a significant role in molding and forming the Berlin techno scene since the mid-'90s. Now, after various stops along the way, he has found his home and a residency at Watergate. Sascha delivers a mix that is second to none in its musical diversity. At the same time, his personality shines throughout the entire project and reflects his self-perception as a DJ. In addition to current tracks and remixes, the mix is interlaced with carefully-chosen jewels and rarities from years past. The mix was recorded at the Watergate Club on a warm August night, using records of various ages. Any and all cracklings and sounds from the needle touching down come from the use of vinyl records, and are deliberate and desired -- an integral part of the sound of an authentic DJ mix. Including artists such as Nathan Fake, Four Tet, Ellen Allien, Miss Kittin, Maus & Stolle, Zander VT, Minilogue & KAB, Wighnomy Brothers, Dave Aju, Sten, Modal, The Mole, Sascha Funke, Tobias Thomas & Superpitcher, DJ Koze, Closer Musik, Patrice Scott, Milch, and Acid Jesus.

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