supported by:
Richie Hawtin, Ingo Boss, JJ Mullor, Lukas, Gee Moore, Ataneus, Jawoo, Tremolo, Matthias Springer, Flash Brothers, DJ MBG, Homebase, djseth, Mike Cain, Roby Mannarini, Lerio Corrado, TQ, Flyntstoned, Christian Kionke, dj quicksilver, Dennis Paulisch, David Gee, DJ Craig C, Psytox, rktic, Matthias Leisegang, Someone Else, Groovepatcher, Karina Qanir, Mark Birdage, Morten Berg, Krzysztof Sowa, Gianni Scotto(DC7Events), Marco Scherer, Dj JoX, ANALOG PEOPLE, R.O.N.A.M, Andreas Pfeiffer, Matthias Korr, Andreas Pfeiffer, Grancandy, Indy Lopez, Robin Raubvogel, scheibosan, Dave Simon, NanoCore, DJ Josh Kirkby, The Micronauts / Rituel, Pena, Andrew Grant, Carsten Rausch, Matteo Monero, Andrea Belli, Ben Faze.
A track like the heat dancing on the horizon in the heart of Africa. "Puttin 'OnThe Green Hat" draws
its energy from the deepest suspense of earthy bass drums, playing and twirling effortless tech-house
rhythm. Hypnotic spoken-word from Mantombe Matotiyani (Amampondo) leads with a headstrong,
bewildering vocal, like the singing of a shaman through a deep trance. Pure life energy conducted
through every single tone and united like a magical formula of music and dance; the five elements
together:
"Through vibration of sound (air)
the body 's dancin' arround (fire)
the feet start to move,
the ground rumbles to the groove (earth),
the sweat flows like a river (water)
brings enlightenment to its giver (spirit)"
"Puttin' on the Green Hat" stands for something much more than mere clothing
accessories. The green hat is a part of a creative technique from Edward de Bono,
known as the "Thinking Hat" or also "6 Thinking Hats". Every hat has a different
color and has a different meaning:
The red hat: emotional thinking
The black hat: critical thinking
The yellow hat: optimistic thinking
The white hat: analytical thinking
The blue hat: ordered, moderated thinking
The green hat: creative thinking
The aim is the solution of a task from every point of view and thereby reaching the best possible
result. The green hat as a symbol of creativity and ideas is mirrored in the remix-concept. For the
first three, the venerable master of electronic dance music has consciously brought together artists
with different styles and influences.
The beginning is brought to you by his Italian associate Nihil Young who has released a number of
EP's and albums on his label Frequenza Records among which are "Rave - O - Lution" with Alex
D'elia. In late summer the release of Thomas Lizzara's (Ostfunk Rec. Berlin) version along with Ingo
Boss (Cocoon Recordings). Added to that there is in September the POTGH remix contest, whereby
2 further versions will complete the 6-piece collection. The selected mixes will serve as a starter
release on Dr. Motte's label PRAXXIZ, as well as perform at the next label event.