{"title":"System 7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSystem 7 is a UK-based techno and ambient outfit formed by Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy in 1990. Both artists were previously key members of the pioneering psychedelic space rock collective Gong in the seventies, with Hillage also releasing influential solo LPs including the ambient masterpiece \"Rainbow Dome Musick\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbracing the new wave of electronic music that exploded in the UK at the end of the 80's, System 7 has become known for their dynamic collaborations with luminary artists such as Derrick May, Alex Paterson (of The Orb), Carl Craig, and Laurent Garnier. Their three decades of work have produced some of the very best electronic dance music releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being highly proficient programmers and mixers, System 7 stands out among ambient\/techno acts for their use of guitar. 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'positivenoise' is collaboration between system 7 and british house music legend a guy called gerald who now lives in berlin, and is one of two tracks on the new system 7 up album that they worked on together. the original club mix's exuberant sounds and crisp beats exude an infectious feel-good quality and a bright tech confidence inspired by berlin%'s leaner sounds - already gaining plaudits and plays for its modern club sound. the carl craig remix strips down the original, and twists and turns for the dancefloor with dubby deep techno in carl's own legendary style. a.mochi's remix is a darker interpretation, with a long dropdown featuring shimmering system 7 trademark sounds and a breakbeat build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50436755063115,"sku":"340468","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/01bc757b-1254-414e-9068-731f8ef191d5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726921278"},{"product_id":"planet-7","title":"Planet 7","description":"\u003cp\u003ekicking off the 12' is james holden's deep remix, 10 minutes of atmospheric tech beats, mysterious and melodic. still a dj favourite in 2010 and a solid seller on beatport. the original mix is a typical system 7 groove, enriched with their trademark echo guitar and psychedelic keyboard loops, the track cunningly employs a cleared sample from prog-house hero sander kleinenberg's 'my lexicon.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50436756668747,"sku":"329992","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"phoenix-4","title":"Phoenix","description":"\u003cp\u003esystem 7, the psychedelic conceptual electronic music artists whose one-of-a-kind sounds have already grabbed attention globally, are back again with a highly unique and cutting-edge album inspired by the japanese 'phoenix' manga graphic novels. this music was written and arranged by the artists with the goal in mind to take its listeners through a musical time and space safari - each of these nine tracks is a progression through sound, never touching upon the same moods twice, and never finishing where it started. a video collaboration with animatrix graphic artists mu-c magic is also included on this album making it into a true multimedia masterpiece. guests on this album include eat static and jam and spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436757717323,"sku":"296401","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/b5681ad1-93fe-4794-8a31-443f15e6b69d_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726921317"},{"product_id":"alpha-wave-high-plain-drifter-remixes","title":"Alpha Wave \/ High Plain Drifter (remixes)","description":"\u003cp\u003ere-release of two system 7 classics. plastikmans ever popular acid house remix of 'alpha wave' is up first, with renewed interest as richie hawtin relaunches his plastikman project....swiftly followed by the voyager remix of 'high plains drifter', a big fave of djs such as sander kleineberg... another in-demand s7 classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50436758602059,"sku":"328518","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0a98ed05-568b-477d-97a7-4b0227275e83_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726921338"},{"product_id":"777-2","title":"777","description":"\u003cp\u003ethis release from steve hillage and miquette giraudy and crew takes off from the turf from their first album, which was a more housey affair that floated somewhere between london, chicago, detroit, and the outer space occupied by the likes of dr. alex of the orb. but here, the spacy elements come much more to the fore, and hillage starts to develop a beautiful, fluid, trancy groove on these tracks that goes a few steps beyond mere techno music. this is where ibiza meets planet gong, perhaps. equally at home on the floor as well as later for the afterhours, this and the followup (7.3) are perhaps system 7 at their peak, and is a beautiful example of where techno was going back in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436760633675,"sku":"329965","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"out-2","title":"Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eUK electronic music pioneers System 7 release a definitive double album 'Out', collating some of the duo's most exhilarating moments including classics such as Richie Hawtin's Plastikman Acid House Remix of 'Alphawave' and Carl Craig's sought-after remixes of 'Sirenes' and 'Positive Noise'. Flanked alongside high powered collaborations with International dance music visionaries such as A Guy Called Gerald, Laurent Garnier, Alex Paterson (The Orb) and Jam El Mar and including iconic tracks such as Dubfire's Deep Space Remix of 'Space Bird' and rare Doc Scott and James Holden remixes, 'Out' has a timeless quality that continues to appeal to new fans and followers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50470958301515,"sku":"377476","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c83357b7-76a4-4ac0-b5b1-8540c35f66e8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727386242"},{"product_id":"live-transmissions-02","title":"Live Transmissions 02","description":"\u003cp\u003e76 minutes of music showcasing \u003cstrong\u003eSystem 7’s\u003c\/strong\u003e unique and powerful live techno sound. 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