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  FABRIC138CD  £10.00

Label

Fabric / Fabriclive

Various Artists

FabricLive 69: Fake Blood

In true maverick style, Fake Blood, AKA Theo Keating, has forged his own path as a hard-hitting, multi-genre artist with a cult following like no other. He caught the dance music bug from an early age, developing a love of House and Techno from listening to pirate stations such as LWR and Kiss. Before long acid house, rare groove, hip hop and early electro seeped in too, shaping the musical melting pot that informs his distinctive sound. Through his various projects and mysterious aliases – Wiseguys to Touché, The Black Ghosts to Fake Blood - he’s consistently proved himself to be one of the UK’s most authentic and exciting producer exports. Over the last six years Fake Blood’s musical career has continued to grow. Having made a huge impact with hits like ‘Mars’ and ‘I Think I Like It’, he then turned his energy to releasing the critically acclaimed debut album ‘Cells’ last year. Having played the world over, from Paris to Tokyo via Sydney and New York, Fake Blood also knows a thing or two when it comes to manipulating a packed dancefloor into a sweaty frenzy; a skill he honed at London’s fabric.

"My first visit to fabric was probably not long after it opened…then I got to play there, and used to play monthly. I always loved it, no matter which room. I've always enjoyed the way that Room One is not really that DJ-focused. You're there, only a few feet from the dancefloor, but not up on a pedestal. This means people just get on with dancing rather than getting distracted by some guy at a table. It's like turning the TV off in a room full of people; they'll all turn and start talking to one another." – Fake Blood

Inspired by the freedom playing at fabric offers, Fake Blood’s FABRICLIVE 69 mix is similar to a set you would expect to hear him play at the club. But true to form, Fake Blood goes against type, concentrating not just on upfront exclusives for the sake of it but weaving in true personal favourites that conjure warm memories of buying House records and partying hard. Expect to hear classics ‘Jam The Mace’ by House Syndicate alongside new kid on the block Happa, a Fake Blood remix of The Black Ghosts ‘Forgetfulness’ and music from his own record label Blood Music. Never one to sit still for too long, Fake Blood’s FABRICLIVE 69 is an effortless past, present and future musical lesson that just like Keating, will stand up to the test of time.

"[For FABRICLIVE 69] I went for combinations and blends that seemed a little odd on paper, but to me worked really well sonically - to keep it surprising rather than too linear or working towards some kind of crescendo. It's more about regular moments throughout than building to the last tune." – Fake Blood

Tracklist

• 01. Special Request - Lolita (Warehouse Mix)
  02. Brodinski - Hypnotize
  03. RVBRA - Never Shaved
  04. Drums Of Death - Transistor Rhythm (Tanka Remix)
  05. Madame - Realness
  06. Steve Starks - Git Em (Zombies For Money Remix)
  07. Nightmares On Wax - Aftermath
  08. TWR72 - Softcore
  09. Mesa & King - Swerve Ball
  10. Mumbai Science - Impact
  11. The Black Ghosts - Forgetfulness (Fake Blood Remix)
  12. Boy 8-Bit - Night Terrors
  13. House Syndicate - Jam The Mace
  14. Sable Sheep - Painting My Fur & Zebra Katz - Ima Read (acapella)
  15. The Untouchables - Dance To The Rhythm
  16. NT89 - Limbs
  17. Cause & Affect - Don't Like To Do That
  18. John Roman - War Drums
  19. Headz Up - Onoria
  20. Attaque - Toss Them Bodies
  21. Hoshina Anniversary - Vision
  22. French Fries - White Screen
  23. Bot - One Hour
  24. Wretch 32 - Pop? (Fake Blood Remix)
  25. Happa - Bring It Back
  26. Keith & Supabeatz Vs Slap In The Bass - Smoka (Douster Remix)
  27. Funkystepz - Phantom
  28. Hot Pink Delorean - Court Jester (Eats Everything Remix)
  29. Fake Blood - Wait A Minute
  30. Volta - Mossing