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GUMMIHZ INTRODUCES OWN LABEL 'CLAAP'

With a name standing for elastic frequencies, Alex Tsotsos aka GummHz's aim is to deliver tracks for the dancefloor through various production methods and on different styles ranging mainly between tech house and techno.

After a records like "Select and bounce" (Mobilee/2006), "Mind games" (Mobilee/2007), "Under the Sun" (Mobilee/2008), "High on percussion" (Earthrumental/2009) and a mix compilation for Mobilee's back to back series, GummiHz has completed remixes for Anja Schneider (Mobilee records), Jerome Sydenham (Ibadan) and Ekkohaus (20/20 Vision, Morris Audio) amongst others.
More recently Alex released his debut album titled "Sleepless nights", on Anja Schneider's Mobilee records. A serious step in establishing him as an important figure in the contemporary dance music community.

After months of studio work and preparation, GummiHz is ready to take a big step in a new direction and proudly presents his own label Claap!

GummiHz & Nikola Gala - Sapfo
Cat no. Claap 001 :: Release date: 04.10.2010 (12") / 18.10.2010 (Digital)

A1: Sapfo / A2: White flowers / AA: Desception

For its introduction, claap001 features a collaboration between two of Greece's finest exports in house and techno.
Label owner GummiHz and Nikola Gala offer three wonderful tracks using various elements spanning from jazz to ethnic to a total mind trip! "Sapfo", an organic drum groove sets the scene for a female voice to take you over an audio journey using the Greek language. "White flowers" is jazz orientated.

Acoustic bass, piano and brushes create a mood leading to a full jazz theme. On the flip, "Desception" is more steady for dark rooms and late hours. Tightly sructured, its the sort of track that will make people lose it on the dancefloor.
Claap your haands!!

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GUMMIHZ :: Basic Elements Vol. 1 (12" & Digital)
Earthurmental 038 :: Release Date 30.05.2010

1 :: Freaky / 2 :: Jus Got
3 :: Give Me / 4 :: Organ Talk

Following his release on Earthrumental Music aptly titled "High On Percussion", GummiHz is back on Real Tone Records with "Basic Elements Vol.1".

The first of a series featuring tracks reminiscent of the raw grooves of NY house in the 90's. This four tracker is full of fat bumpy grooves that comprise some excellent floor fillers.

PRE-LISTEN AT REALTONERECORDS.NET

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GUMMIHZ remixes Kein Ton's Strip Poker
Moscow Records :: Release Date: 26.03.10

a1 :: strip poker
b1 :: strip poker (gummihz reduced version)
b2 :: strip poker (gummihz psychoacoustic space design)

Supported by: Laurent Garnier, Slam, Shinedoe, Gregor Tresher, Shlomi Aber, Paco Osuna, Dario Zenker, Agoria, Brendon Moeller, Catz n' Dogz, Glimpse, Par Grindvik, and many more.

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GUMMIHZ :: Included on Heart Beat Presents Mixed By Derrick May
Heart Beat LACD0169 (CD) :: Release Date: 20.01.10

VIEW FULL TRACK LIST ON DISCOGS.COM

more info coming soon.

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GUMMIHZ :: Tracks included on Back to Back Vol.4
Mobilee CD009 Incl. love call / sleepless nights :: Release Date: 08.02.10

Mobilee is back-or perhaps we should say back to Back to Back-with the fourth installment of its compilation and DJ-mix series. mobilee’s Back to Back compilation series has evolved significantly since its inception, with the second disc of each compilation presenting a unique take on mobilee’s music. Back to Back Volume Four, compiled and performed by And.id and B.A.N.D., continues this evolution with a two-disc extravaganza that is unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.

PRE-LISTEN AND PURCHASE AT WORD AND SOUND.

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INTERVIEW :: GummiHz on Electronique.it
Electronique :: Publishing Date: 11.09

So, what does GummiHz mean? And why this H in capital letter?
Gummi stands for “elastic” in German and Hz is the unit for measuring frequencies (that’s why H is in capital). Put it together and it stands for elastic frequencies.

"Sleepless Nights" sounds different from what heard from you before on Mobilee: more personal, more melodic and with more pathos. Can we consider the album as a change in your musical direction?
I wouldn’t say it’s a change in my musical direction, as I am always trying to produce whichever style of dance music I feel like making. I would say it’s a broader introduction to the spectrum of musical genres that I want to cover with my music.

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW ON ELECTRONIQUE.IT

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JEROME SYDENHAM & RUNE :: Can't stop not (GummiHz Deep Remix)
Avocado 004 (12") :: Release Date: 13.11.09

GummiHz steps up and a definitive rework of the classic “Can’t Stop Not”. It is punchy minimal deep Techno edge is destined to please both Techno and House heads alike.

DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE

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GUMMIHZ :: Sleepless NIghts Pt. 1 / Pt. 2
Mobilee 057 & 058 (2x12") :: Release Date: 05./12.10.09

LISTEN TO THE ALBUM ON SOUND CLOUD

The Sleepless Nights Double 12“ and digital album is GummiHz’ first release on mobilee since Under the Sun and is a radical departure from anything we’ve ever heard from GummiHz—or even mobilee—before. GummiHz’ multidimensional production abilities allow him to dig deep into his roots and influences on the one hand while simultaneously exploring new, uncharted territory on the other.

EXCERPT FROM 5 QUESTIONS WITH GUMMIHZ (MOBILEE'S NEWSLETTER)

This is the second time you have worked with a vocalist for your tracks on mobilee. Can you tell us a bit about the incredible voices of Emena and Malena?
It was one of my aims to have a couple of songs with vocals, each one in a different direction. So I spent some time looking for singers and met up with Malena Perez. Malena is a very sweet person and a creative singer. She has worked with a few producers on different musical styles and it was very exciting to see how experienced she is in using her voice as an instrument. It didn\'t take us a long time to record the right voice, as she is very professional in her art. Emena is an alter ego I am using for the first time in a track, quite a sensitive guy I must say! (laughs) I had initially recorded the vocal myself as a draft for a singer to listen to and work on, but I ended keeping it instead. The emotion in the voice is strong and it\'s under heavy "make up". It really captures the right feeling for the song.

Did you write the lyrics by yourself? 'Love Call' tells a story that everyone who has been in a relationship before knows about - how much autobiographical truth is there in these lyrics and if they are very personal to you, is it strange to see how people react to them?

Yes, I remember recording the vocal first and then playing it over to write down the lyrics so I could remember them. It was during a sensitive period in my life when I was quite charged emotionally and really needed to release this energy through a song. I am interested to see if people can connect with the song. Can you understand what "Love Call" is about?! (laughs)

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE.

EARLY FEEDBACK ON "SLEEPLESS NIGHTS"

Joel Mull: “WOW!!! What a great album. Big Fan of GummiHZ!! Love the way the storys gets told in the arrangements. Thank you for the music. And keep on Pushing”
Joris Voorn: “Great groovy and sometimes deep house music!”
Kiki: "love call", "Sleepless nights" & "One groove + synth" are my faves. the beginning and the end”
Giles Smith (secretsundaze): “Quite liking "One Groove and Synth" with its old school Tenagliaesque feel.”
Konrad Black: “Really nice release....warm sounding. Great vocal production too. Full support.”

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GUMMIHZ :: High on Percussion EP
Earthrumental Music 016 (12") :: Release Date: 31.08.09

a1 :: high on percussion
a2 :: high on beats
b1 :: east from savanna
b2 :: east from beats

PRE-LISTEN HERE AT REALTONERECORDS

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