Kompakt front man Michael Mayer brings us the second chapter in his "Immer" series. Well selected, cream of the crop electronic music which took him a year to compile.

It’s been a long and prosperous road for MICHAEL MAYER since the 2002 release of his mix CD IMMER - proclaimed as a genre-defining moment for minimal house and techno, the praise from fans and the media was nothing short of overwhelming, throwing KOMPAKT’s co-founder and musician into the spotlight as one of the worlds favourite DJ’s and dance music tastemakers.

Since then, MICHAEL MAYER has been a very busy guy and certainly hasn’t ceased to continue to provoke the ears and tastes of thousands. In 2003, he was invited by the esteemed London club FABRIC the mix FABRIC 13. One of the strongest selling FABRIC releases in the series, XLR8R recently proclaimed it as one of the 100 most influential albums of it’s time and PITCHFORK called him “one of the year’s most vital artists, a sort of weatherman who determines which way the wind blows in Berlin, Cologne, and any place where ears are cocked.”. But it was 2004 that proved to be a landmark year for MICHAEL MAYER thanks to the release of his debut solo full-length “TOUCH”. Stating that he “took a very personal approach to this record. I wanted to get as close as possible to the ideal of a techno track”, MAYER succeeded on all aspects and thoroughly translated as a producer the depth and dynamic he’s been able to accomplish as a DJ. He spent the following year relentlessly touring around the globe and inbetween managing to continue his duties as co-A&R for KOMPAKT and manage operations of the company’s distribution wing. Over the past year Michael’s found inspiration in the recording studio where he’s managed to churn out remixes for many, including MISS KITTIN, NATHAN FAKE, DEPECHE MODE and his teenage heroes the PET SHOP BOYS. It’s certain that 2007 will see the emergence of his new project together with SUPERPITCHER aptly named SUPERMAYER.

But let’s get back to what we’re here for…IMMER 2. Following up the fanfare and acclaim surrounding the first IMMER couldn’t have been easy and to say that IMMER 2 has been highly anticipated is truly an understatement. Rolling on with the cliché, the process has been slow but absolutely worth the wait. MICHAEL MAYER took a year to compile the track listing that you see and hear now – these tunes are truly integral parts of his DJ sets and hold a strong personal relationship to him. IMMER 2 continues where the first left off, offering a panoramic view of the current scene and a hopeful glimpse into the future. So what separates this mix from the rest of them out there you may ask? MICHAEL MAYER’s mixing abilities add a distinct level of personality and charm that relates to the classic procedure of elevation and drive yet he incomparably transforms dance tunes into song like you’ve never heard.

Highlights include the heavenly static intro from up-and-comer SOMEONE ELSE (Foundsound), the Detroit-esque whispers from CROWDPLEASER & ST. PLOMB (Mental Groove Limited), the devastating disco transition that TODD TERJE’s remix of LINDSTROM (Feedelity) brings to drive this mix to it’s peak. And of course, SUPERMAYER’s epic remix of the underappreciated GEIGER (Firm).

Now to double your fun…in an unprecedented move, KOMPAKT and KOMPAKT-MP3 unite for this first edition of IMMER 2. This limited edition CD will come with a FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD COMPILATION featuring 7 of MICHAEL MAYER’s favourite tunes. Those who purchase IMMER 2 will find an inserted card in their CD containing instructions and a unique password that will enable them to download the compilation.

Tracklist - Mixed by Michael Mayer
01. Someone Else - Ploosh (Microcosm)
02. Ian Simmonds - The Dog (Musik Krause)
03. Brooks - Tell somebody about the beat (Soundslike)
04. Trevor aka Pascal Schäfer - strange worlds (Astrolab)
05. Crowdpleaser - 18 years (MGLTD)
06. Justus Köhncke - Advance (Kompakt)
07. Lindstrom - Another Platform Todd Terje Remix (Feedility)
08. The Rice Twins - For Dan (K2)
09. SCSI 9 - Morskaya (Kompakt)
10. Jesse Somfay - Lying in a bed of mist (Archipel)
11. DK7 - Where's the fun Sten Remix (Output)
12. Geiger - Good Evening Supermayer Remix (Firm)

Bonus digital download tracklist
(unmixed - tracks chosen by Michael Mayer):

James Din A4 - Intro (Esel)
AM/PM - No matter Whether (Dreck)
Mikkel Metal - Lukon Michael Mayer Remix (Echocord)
Adolf Noise - Der Grundton Michael Mayer Remix (Freude am Tanzen)
Ada - Maps Thomas/Mayer Remix (Areal)
Dorau/Köhncke - Abermorgen (Kompakt Pop)
Terre Thaemlitz & Funk Shui - Superbonus (Mule)

More info: www.kompakt-net.de

(source: Press release)