QuazzaPosted: 31 Mar 2005, 4:44pmrecovered
Balance 007: Carl Craig, Funk D’Void or Dave Clarke might not be the first three names to come to mind when you mention the name Chris Fortier. However, these are the last three records that closed his recent 3 hr set for Bedrock in the U.K.
Chris Fortier is an artist continually pushing boundries. It's no wonder he was chosen to mix the seventh in the ground breaking Balance cd series, producing a mix that goes in, as Chris wrote on his own website, "the most adventurous directions musically possible". In short, that means that Chris dug deep into his record crates and pulled out the past, present and future sounds of techno, house, progressive, and electro, and blended them into a cocktail of bleeps, beats and bass that never loses its groove.
It is with this commitment to continually pushing the boundaries of electronic music that Fabric Promotions and Echo are pleased to present the electic progressvive house sound of Chris Fortier in what promises to be a very special Anzac Day Eve event.
Balance 007 features Tracks and Remixes from Carl Craig, Bent, Hardfloor, Pascal FEOS, !!!(Chk, Chk, Chk), Tom Middleton, Anthony Rother, Kiki & Silversurfer, Slam & more...
Chris Fortier Bio:
"While some U.S. DJs boast about playing the world, few can genuinely claim to cover as many international air miles as Chris Fortier. Since a Bedrock/ Babelicious UK tour with John Digweed back in 1997, Chris has gone on to consistently tour the globe over the past 8 years. A former resident of The Cross in London and Twilo in New York, he continues to split his time between the U.S. and the world circuit, covering all major territories in the process.
At a time when the words progressive house are no longer as chic as they once were, it is artists such as Chris Fortier who are inextricably linked to the scene that are the genuinely pushing the sound forward. No greater example would be Chris’ Bedrock compilation mix CD from 2002. Rather than taking the obvious route of including big names, he chose to create a platform for artists such as Meat Katie , Jay Tripwire, and Randall Jones before they went on to greater success.
Chris’ determination to continue to push the envelope can be seen in all aspects of his career. Whether it’s behind the decks, or through his production work. Keen to establish his production pedigree, he set up Fade Records and recorded under the same name. A string of hits for labels across the globe ensued. No more was this the case than in 1998 with the release of Fade’s remix of Delerium’s “Silence.” The track went on to become a worldwide chart hit, hitting number one in four countries including Australia. His recent solo production work continues to raise the bar and as head of Fade Records where despite 40 releases down, he continues to receive praise for keeping it as one of the most respected underground labels in the U.S.
As Chris’ careers moves well into it’s second decade, he continues to juggle his worldwide schedule with his solo production career, while heading back into the studio for his first international compilation for 2 years, compiling the 7th release in the acclaimed Balance CD Series. The future looks as bright as the past for the Nick Lachey look-a-like from New York."
Fabric Promotions and Echo presents Chris Fortier
Balance 007 Tour
Anzac Day Eve, Sunday April 24
Soda Room
Level 1/131 Pirie St.
Entry $10 only on the door
Joining Chris will be a selection of your favourite Echo and Fabric residents including Mal Chia, Solace, Matt Parker and Lachy Pender.
Chris Fortier is an artist continually pushing boundries. It's no wonder he was chosen to mix the seventh in the ground breaking Balance cd series, producing a mix that goes in, as Chris wrote on his own website, "the most adventurous directions musically possible". In short, that means that Chris dug deep into his record crates and pulled out the past, present and future sounds of techno, house, progressive, and electro, and blended them into a cocktail of bleeps, beats and bass that never loses its groove.
It is with this commitment to continually pushing the boundaries of electronic music that Fabric Promotions and Echo are pleased to present the electic progressvive house sound of Chris Fortier in what promises to be a very special Anzac Day Eve event.
Balance 007 features Tracks and Remixes from Carl Craig, Bent, Hardfloor, Pascal FEOS, !!!(Chk, Chk, Chk), Tom Middleton, Anthony Rother, Kiki & Silversurfer, Slam & more...
Chris Fortier Bio:
"While some U.S. DJs boast about playing the world, few can genuinely claim to cover as many international air miles as Chris Fortier. Since a Bedrock/ Babelicious UK tour with John Digweed back in 1997, Chris has gone on to consistently tour the globe over the past 8 years. A former resident of The Cross in London and Twilo in New York, he continues to split his time between the U.S. and the world circuit, covering all major territories in the process.
At a time when the words progressive house are no longer as chic as they once were, it is artists such as Chris Fortier who are inextricably linked to the scene that are the genuinely pushing the sound forward. No greater example would be Chris’ Bedrock compilation mix CD from 2002. Rather than taking the obvious route of including big names, he chose to create a platform for artists such as Meat Katie , Jay Tripwire, and Randall Jones before they went on to greater success.
Chris’ determination to continue to push the envelope can be seen in all aspects of his career. Whether it’s behind the decks, or through his production work. Keen to establish his production pedigree, he set up Fade Records and recorded under the same name. A string of hits for labels across the globe ensued. No more was this the case than in 1998 with the release of Fade’s remix of Delerium’s “Silence.” The track went on to become a worldwide chart hit, hitting number one in four countries including Australia. His recent solo production work continues to raise the bar and as head of Fade Records where despite 40 releases down, he continues to receive praise for keeping it as one of the most respected underground labels in the U.S.
As Chris’ careers moves well into it’s second decade, he continues to juggle his worldwide schedule with his solo production career, while heading back into the studio for his first international compilation for 2 years, compiling the 7th release in the acclaimed Balance CD Series. The future looks as bright as the past for the Nick Lachey look-a-like from New York."
Fabric Promotions and Echo presents Chris Fortier
Balance 007 Tour
Anzac Day Eve, Sunday April 24
Soda Room
Level 1/131 Pirie St.
Entry $10 only on the door
Joining Chris will be a selection of your favourite Echo and Fabric residents including Mal Chia, Solace, Matt Parker and Lachy Pender.