It’s been a terrific year for KOMPAKT boss MICHAEL MAYER, who released his sophomore album “MANTASY” (KOMCD100/KOM250) - the eagerly awaited follow-up to his seminal album debut “TOUCH” (KOMCD36/KOM107). 2013 is shaping up to be equally busy, with an ongoing worldwide DJ tour, the label’s 20th birthday and now the first EP of “MANTASY“ remixes. “MANTASY REMIXE 1” is the first entry in a series of three, featuring a stellar cast sure to push any dance floor over the edge.

Up and coming producer and core family member of the Cómeme family - PHILIPP GORBACHEV is no stranger to Kompakt, and he delivers a slashing rework of adrenaline-fuelled synth fest “VOIGT KAMPFF TEST”. This Berlin based Russian has had a tremendous career launch thanks to his excellent solo debut “IN THE DELTA” (CÓMEME 012) and as a partner in crime releasing singles as a member of ISAAC JOHAN and THE DISTRICT UNION. Pulling out all the stops for this remix, 2013 promises to push him as a major club force to be reckoned with.

Another star in the making, Cologne’s BARNT had an equally strong run in the last months with in-demand releases on Magazine, Cómeme and Mule Musiq: his track GEFFEN (from „The Power Of Now“, CÓMEME 013) is easily one of the most recognized club singles of this year. He also tackles “VOIGT KAMPFF TEST”, dialing things back a bit, but only to reinforce the air of sheer magnitude that oozes from every single note. Delving deeper into his trademark Kraut Techno approach, Barnt replaces the original’s thrills with creeping tension and reaches a new understanding of what the prime time should sound like.

THE MOLE is well-known for his heavily sampled, organic loopiness having a special place reserved in nearly every DJ’s record crate, but this beat-driven. remix of Mayer’s beatless masterpiece “BAUMHAUS” sees the producer refining his approach, as he takes the original’s evocative expertise to new heights of grooviness. It’s not just a case of “let’s put a beat in there and we’re done“, but a fundamental rework eliciting hidden properties and finding a new perspective on an already perfect slice of music. A personal favorite of many Kompakt aficionados, “Baumhaus“ finally gets the club treatment it so clearly deserves.