The of "Doing Shows" by Floppy Sounds is a quintessential piece of early 2000s tech-house that leans into driving, peak-time energy. Released on François K’s Wave Music in September 2001, it offers a stark, high-intensity contrast to the "trippy" and "psychedelic" sensibilities of the original. Track Overview Artist: Floppy Sounds (Rob Rives) Remixer: Marino Berardi Label: Wave Music (WM50081-1) Release Date: September 22, 2001 Genre/Style: Techno (Peak Time / Driving), Tech House
It trades the "album version" downtempo/deep house elements of Rob Rives' Short Term Memories for a pounding, peak-time groove . Context & Legacy Floppy Sounds - Doing Shows (Marino Berardi Remix)
Marino Berardi was the first Benelux producer to be licensed by prestigious US labels like Ovum and Wave Music. This remix solidified his reputation for high-quality, club-ready reinterpretations. The of "Doing Shows" by Floppy Sounds is
While the original "Doing Shows" is celebrated for its flanging synths and dark, relentless atmosphere—famously featured on Terry Francis' Fabric mix—Berardi’s version is built for the main room. Context & Legacy Marino Berardi was the first
Clocking in at over ten minutes, this remix is an exercise in tension and release, typical of Berardi’s "science of sound" that merges Detroit techno influences with European house.