Sascha Funke - Watergate 02
Watergate 02 is mixed by Sascha Funke and will be released on October 24, 2008.
Situated by the river Spree, known for it’s first-rate lineups of international talent and of course it’s 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 5 years after it’s offcial opening the club has now gone a step further and releases its own characteristic 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, we think this series will quickly become a truly sought-after collectors item and will surely stand out in flood of mediocre music and mixes that often dilute the market.
Sascha Funke is an honest-to-goodness Berliner and he played a significant role in molding and forming the techno scene in this city. Sascha has been active in the scene since the mid-90s, having taught himself his trade from scratch. Now, after various stops along the way (including some here), he has found his home and a residency at Watergate. After releasing his long-awaited second album ‘Mango’ on his own label Bpitch Records early in 2008, his DJ Mix for the Watergate Club in Berlin is now his second achievement for the year. 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 from his own album, the mix is interlaced with carefully chosen jewels and rarities from years past. For this reason, it is an extremely authentic piece of Sascha Funke.
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, are deliberate and desired, and are an integral part of the sound of this authentic DJ mix.
Tracklisting:
01. Nathan Fake - You Are Here (Four Tet Remix) (Border Community)
02. Ellen Allien - Alles Sehen (Miss Kittin Remix) (Bpitch Control)
03. Maus & Stolle - Taxi (Klang Elektronik)
04. Zander VT - Get Down (Bpitch Control)
05. Minilogue & KAB - That’s A Nice Way To Give Me Feedback
(Wighnomy Brothers Quintenzirkel Remikks) (Audiobahn)
06. Dave Aju - Crazy Place (Circus Company)
07. Sten - More Stash (Dial)
08. Modal - Boy - Girl Boy Girl (Sounds)
09. The Mole - Smiling And Running (Wagon Repair)
10. Sascha Funke - Mango (Tobias Thomas & Superpitcher Como Mango Remix) (Bpitch Control)
11. DJ Koze - I Want To Sleep (IRR)
12. Closer Musik - Giganten (Kompakt)
13. Patrice Scott - Visions Of Mantada (Aesthetic Audio)
14. Milch - Housefrau (Acid Jesus« Purer Sex Remix) (Ladomat 2000)
TOUR DATES
AUG 15, 2008 GERMANY, COLOGNE - C/O POP
AUG 16, 2008 SPAIN, VILAJUIGA - LE RACHDINGUE
SEP 6, 2008 GERMANY, BERLIN - WATERGATE
SEP 13, 2008 SPAIN, BARCELONA - PLAYA EL PRAT DE LLOBREGAT
SEP 14, 2008 UK, LONDON - WYS @ CLUB AQUARIUM
SEP 19, 2008 FRANCE, NANTES - SCOPITONE FESTIVAL
SEP 20, 2008 FRANCE, PARIS - REX / NIGHT
SEP 20, 2008 FRANCE, PARIS - TECHNOPARADE/ DAY
SEP 26, 2008 FRANCE, STRASBOURG - OSOSPHERE FESTIVAL
SEP 27, 2008 GERMANY, NURNBERG - ZOOM
OCT 11, 2008 BELGIUM, DUNKERQUE - N.A.M.E FESTIVAL
OCT 17, 2008 ROMANIA, BUCAREST - STUDIO MARTIN
OCT 18, 2008 SPAIN, LA CORUNA - 981 FESTIVAL
OCT 25, 2008 GERMANY, ESSEN - HOTEL SHANGHAI
OCT 31, 2008 HUNGARY, KECEL - CLUB KORONA
NOV 08, 2008 GERMANY, BERLIN - WATERGATE
