Fritz von Runte

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Fritz von Runte
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Background information
Also known as
  • Doc Fritz
  • Büses Parkig
Occupations
  • Record Producer
  • Remixer

Fritz von Runte is a British DJ and Producer based in Manchester, England, [1] known for his remixes and original music projects.

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Fritz is recognised for remixing artists such as 808 State, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, David Bowie, Dire Straits and Lily Allen. [2] Notable works include The Beatles Hell, The Beatles Hate, [3] [4] [5] and Lily Allen Remixed, which is reputed to be the most downloaded album in the UK. [6] [7] [8]

In 2003, he began a series of mashups titled Lycantropii. [9]

In 2011, he created Bowie 2001, which incorporates samples from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 in the remixing of David Bowie's catalogue. [10] [11]

In 2020, Fritz released The Last Album, his first new original album in 11 years, featuring collaborations with Leslie Winer, Beca, Peter Barakan, and long time collaborators Graham Massey and Gary Asquith. [12] [13]

In 2024, he launched TRAMBIENT, [14] an innovative free musical app designed to enhance Metrolink journeys in Manchester by providing a personalised soundtrack that syncs with stations along the Bury to Shudehill tram route, creating a unique listening experience for riders. [15]

Fritz von Runte works with the American record label 24 Hour Service Station, and releases his own material under the anti-war non-profit label Marshall Records. [16] He regularly remixes for the self-produced WinterHits series. [17]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleNotes
2020The Last Album [12]
2018The Bearnoises ChroniclesReleased under the band name Bearnoises as Büses Parkig
2016New Order Remixed
2011Redesigns [18] [19]
2011Bowie 2001: A Space Oddity [20]
2009Lycantropii IV [20]
2009Lily Allen Remixed [20] [21]
2008The Beatles Hell [20]
2007Renegade Boys (Beastie Soundwave) [20]
2006The Beatles Hate [20] [22]
2005Thirt33n Pi3c3s [The Riot Hymns]As Doc Fritz
2005Lycantropii III [20]
2004Lycantropii II [20]
2003Lycantropii I [20]

EP

YearTitleNotes
2019Heavy Ambient [23]
2010 Fritz von Runte vs Freebass Redesign (digital EP) 24 Hour Service Station [16]

WinterHits Mixes

YearTitleNotes
2024Winterhits 24 48 [24]
2022(Vivien Leigh) Has Nowt On You [24]
2020Lazaretto [24]
2018The End of a Love Affair (with myself) [24]
2018Paramour [24]
2018Let's Be Friendly [24]
2018We Used to Like Having Lunch in Transport Cafes [24]
2017The Strange Connection I Have with Strangers [24]
2016Prelude to Summer in Manchester [24]
2016Noqqin [24]
2015Nippon [24]
2015Letterpressure [24]
2014The Super Geniuses of the Square Table [17]
2014AUTOSTOPP [17]
2013The Lands [17]
2013Chromophobia [17]
2012909090 [24]
2012Downtime Minimal [17]
2012Soundtrack for Imaginary Crimes of Passion [17]
2012The Precociousness of the Manchester Spring [17]
2012This is Radio Omneo [17]
2011The Persistence of the Manchester Summer [17]
2011Fag Breaks [17]
2011All is Lung [17]
2011Transcendental Rumination [17]
2011The Elephant Tape [17]
2011Superfly Lullabies [17]
2010I'm in Europe 2010 [17]
2009Ideafixa Soundtrack [17]
2009Nebraskapism [17]
2008The House Always Wins [17]
2008Fritz Turns 32 [17]
2008Pop No. 1 [17]
2005Winterhits Three [17]
2003Winterhits Two [17]
2001Winterhits One [17]

Miscellaneous Singles & Remixes

YearTitleNotes
2013Pet Shop Boys – Vocal (Fritz von Runte Redesign) [25]
2010Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign [26]
2007Cicciolina in the White Room (KLF mashup) [27]
2005808 State vs Doc Fritz: Cübik – the 100th remix [28]
2004Let Yusuf Go (Doc Fritz Kat mix) [28]
2004808 State vs NewOrder >>> Confusion (the conflict doc fritz mix) [28]
2001BrainSaver: Bond (a doubtful mix) [28]

References

  1. "Fritz von Runte Bluesky Profile". Bluesky. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  2. Brandwood, Neil. "Seedfield House the mansion which inspired music, memories and myths". Bury Times. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  3. Jamari França,O Globo, 24 January 2007, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  4. LÍGIA NOGUEIRA, O Globo, 10 January 2007, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  5. Jamari França,O Globo,20 May 2008, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  6. Darren, Buzz Wire News, 9 November 2010, " Archived 11 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 9 February 2011
  7. Liv Brandão, Go to Heaven,30 April 2009, "[ permanent dead link ]",Accessed 26 January 2011
  8. Carlos Eduardo, Let it Blog, 8 June 2009, ", Accessed 9 February 2011
  9. Lívia Brandão,O Globo, 11 December 2009, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  10. Alex Lynham, High Voltage, 6 February 2011, " Archived 19 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 9 February 2011
  11. Nolan Micron, Castles in Space, 6 February 2011, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  12. 1 2 Falconer, Daniel (7 November 2020). "Review of The Last Album Album by Fritz von Runte". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  13. "FRITZ VON RUNTE BREAKS 11-YEAR SILENCE WITH 'THE LAST ALBUM' OUT 6 NOV". IDMmag.com. IDM Mag. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  14. "A personal soundtrack for public transport in Manchester by Fritz von Runte". TRAMBIENT. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  15. "New app to give Metrolink riders a personalised soundtrack for their journey". Manchester Wire. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  16. 1 2 24 Hour Service Station, " "24 Hour Service Station - A Record Label, Digital Distribution and Physical Distribution Company » Releases » Freebass - Fritz von Runte - Freebass Redesign". Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2013.", Accessed 9 February 2011.
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WinterHits - Fritz von Runte's Collection of Exquisite Mixtapes, "", Accessed 20 February 2013.
  18. "Fritz von Runte Redesigns". Discogs.com. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  19. "Redesigns by Fritz von Runte". Mr Omneo. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Marshall Records, " Archived 3 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine "
  21. Lily Allen – Remixed (Discogs.com), ""
  22. Beatles, The – Hate (Discogs.com), ""
  23. "Heavy Ambient - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fritz von Runte's WinterHits at Bandcamp,"
  25. PSB Catalogue, 4 August 2014, " Archived 8 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 4 August 2014
  26. Gina Cutillo - Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign, 17 April 2010, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  27. KLF Online, 1 February 2007, " Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 9 February 2011
  28. 1 2 3 4 808state.com, June 2005, "", Accessed 9 February 2011