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 other artists, with notable works including The Beatles Hell, The Beatles Hate, [2] [3] [4] and Lily Allen Remixed, which is reputed to be the most downloaded album in the UK. [5] [6] [7]

In 2003, he began a series of mashups titled Lycantropii. [8]

In 2011, he created Bowie 2001, which incorporates samples from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 in the remixing of David Bowie's catalogue. [9] [10]

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. [11] [12]

In 2024, he launched TRAMBIENT, [13] 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. [14]

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. [15] He regularly remixes for the self-produced WinterHits series. [16]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleNotes
2020The Last Album [11]
2018The Bearnoises ChroniclesReleased under the band name Bearnoises as Büses Parkig
2016New Order Remixed
2011Redesigns [17] [18]
2011Bowie 2001: A Space Oddity [19]
2009Lycantropii IV [19]
2009Lily Allen Remixed [19] [20]
2008The Beatles Hell [19]
2007Renegade Boys (Beastie Soundwave) [19]
2006The Beatles Hate [19] [21]
2005Thirt33n Pi3c3s [The Riot Hymns]As Doc Fritz
2005Lycantropii III [19]
2004Lycantropii II [19]
2003Lycantropii I [19]

EP

YearTitleNotes
2019Heavy Ambient [22]
2010 Fritz von Runte vs Freebass Redesign (digital EP) 24 Hour Service Station [15]

WinterHits Mixes

YearTitleNotes
2024Winterhits 24 48 [23]
2022(Vivien Leigh) Has Nowt On You [23]
2020Lazaretto [23]
2018The End of a Love Affair (with myself) [23]
2018Paramour [23]
2018Let's Be Friendly [23]
2018We Used to Like Having Lunch in Transport Cafes [23]
2017The Strange Connection I Have with Strangers [23]
2016Prelude to Summer in Manchester [23]
2016Noqqin [23]
2015Nippon [23]
2015Letterpressure [23]
2014The Super Geniuses of the Square Table [16]
2014AUTOSTOPP [16]
2013The Lands [16]
2013Chromophobia [16]
2012909090 [23]
2012Downtime Minimal [16]
2012Soundtrack for Imaginary Crimes of Passion [16]
2012The Precociousness of the Manchester Spring [16]
2012This is Radio Omneo [16]
2011The Persistence of the Manchester Summer [16]
2011Fag Breaks [16]
2011All is Lung [16]
2011Transcendental Rumination [16]
2011The Elephant Tape [16]
2011Superfly Lullabies [16]
2010I'm in Europe 2010 [16]
2009Ideafixa Soundtrack [16]
2009Nebraskapism [16]
2008The House Always Wins [16]
2008Fritz Turns 32 [16]
2008Pop No. 1 [16]
2005Winterhits Three [16]
2003Winterhits Two [16]
2001Winterhits One [16]

Miscellaneous Singles & Remixes

YearTitleNotes
2013Pet Shop Boys – Vocal (Fritz von Runte Redesign) [24]
2010Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign [25]
2007Cicciolina in the White Room (KLF mashup) [26]
2005808 State vs Doc Fritz: Cübik – the 100th remix [27]
2004Let Yusuf Go (Doc Fritz Kat mix) [27]
2004808 State vs NewOrder >>> Confusion (the conflict doc fritz mix) [27]
2001BrainSaver: Bond (a doubtful mix) [27]

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References

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  2. ↑ Jamari França,O Globo, 24 January 2007, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  3. ↑ LÍGIA NOGUEIRA, O Globo, 10 January 2007, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  4. ↑ Jamari França,O Globo,20 May 2008, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
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  10. ↑ Nolan Micron, Castles in Space, 6 February 2011, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  11. 1 2 Falconer, Daniel (7 November 2020). "Review of The Last Album Album by Fritz von Runte". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "A personal soundtrack for public transport in Manchester by Fritz von Runte". TRAMBIENT. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  14. ↑ "New app to give Metrolink riders a personalised soundtrack for their journey". Manchester Wire. Manchester Wire. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. ↑ "Fritz von Runte Redesigns". Discogs.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  18. ↑ "Redesigns by Fritz von Runte". Mr Omneo. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Marshall Records, " Archived 3 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine "
  20. ↑ Lily Allen – Remixed (Discogs.com), ""
  21. ↑ Beatles, The – Hate (Discogs.com), ""
  22. ↑ "Heavy Ambient - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Fritz von Runte's WinterHits at Bandcamp,"
  24. ↑ PSB Catalogue, 4 August 2014, " Archived 8 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 4 August 2014
  25. ↑ Gina Cutillo - Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign, 17 April 2010, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
  26. ↑ KLF Online, 1 February 2007, " Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine ", Accessed 9 February 2011
  27. 1 2 3 4 808state.com, June 2005, "", Accessed 9 February 2011
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