Gatecrasher-Global Sound System

Gatecrasher (Series) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 31, 2000
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000050HTM
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,942 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Lost Planet

2. Subraumstimulation

3. Standing [Jamie Anderson Remix]

4. Rheinkraft

5. Heaven's Gate

6. Keep Moving

7. Love Has Come Again

8. Fratt Boy

9. Love from Above

10. Superstring

See all 17 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Dido [Armin Mix]

2. Air 2000

3. Horizon

4. Voices [DJ Remy Remix]

5. Tolerance

6. The Adventures of...

7. North Pole

8. Silence [DJ Tiesto in the Search of Sunrise Remix]

9. No Hesitation

10. Warrior [Club Mix]

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Great compilation based on the club event. Over 2 1/2 hours of continuous music including, Oliver Lieb-'Subraumstimulation', 'Terra Firma-'Keep Moving', Paul Van Dyk-'Love From Above', Cygnus X-'Superstring', Free Fall-'Skydive', Moby-'Natural Blues', BT-'Dreaming' and many more. Packaged in an eyecatching double digipak with a 20 page booklet with color photos with a slipcase. 2000 release. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Club Anthems????, January 26, 2001

By 

Shawn Philip Ashley (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gatecrasher-Global Sound System (Audio CD)

I'm no stranger to the world of Gatecrasher, with two previous releases to my collection plus the latest "National Anthems" double CD. And the recent "Global Sound System Tour". I can honestly say that GSS is a suberb outing. As for being referred to as a collection of chart topping anthems, I really don't know where people this idea from. Yes, both discs do boast the likes of trance gods Paul van Dyk, BT, Moby, VDM, Terra Ferma and a list of others. As well as containing two excellent tracks from Afterburn (which true trance enthusiasts will recognize as Agnelli & Nelson under a different guise). But the general feel of this (both CD's) is dark, progressive and storming. Featuring many tracks that are just now starting to get reviewed in columns from "Mixmag, Muzik, and Ministry" magazines. Just to name a few.

Gatecrasher's success in this field does not rely on supplying people with the "Superstar DJ", but instead...giving the listener the general idea (a tour if you will) of what it sounds and feels like to be at Gatecrasher. The world's best superclub is at top notch with thier "Global Sound System" release, cashing in the the vibe, the pulse, the true spirit of the clubworld...THE MUSIC...not the DJ. If it wasn't for the music, and a place to play this music, the DJ would be forgotten. If you want to experience the party...then buy any one the six compilations from Gatecrasher.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not even the same class, December 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Gatecrasher-Global Sound System (Audio CD)

This compilation has lost that feeling, so to speak. Most of the tracks are good tracks, but there is no feeling behind it. Gatecrasher became known for its incredible parties and banging music. This comilation lost that somewhere. The previous compilations had a strong beat and popular club songs. There are only a few of these on this mix. If your looking for the same type of party compilation that the red, black, wet, discotech compilations were, your looking in the wrong place. However, if you like a little more laid back style or are a die hard gatecrasher fan you should still pick this up.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars How do you box up a club?, November 2, 2000

By 

Andrew M. Schirmer "violist/student" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gatecrasher-Global Sound System (Audio CD)

For those who don't know, Gatecrasher is a dance night held at The Republic club in Sheffield, England. It features one of the best (seriously) soundsystems anywhere, the world's best DJs (Paul Van Dyk, John Kelly, Seb Fontaine, et al.), and a lot of glitzy attendees almost religious in their devotion. There's a dress code "...glamourous but original," and a hefty cover of 15 GBP (that's 22 dollars to you). Heck, their compilation series is even designed by The Designer's Republic! With the recent success of Oakenfold, Sasha & Digweed, and Paul Van Dyk here in the States, Gatecrasher has set its sights on America. "Global Soundsystem" marks their first domestic release here. How does it hold up?

Listening to trance-house-pop in your headphones is not going to recreate the Gatecrasher experience. Half the people who buy this in America are never going to get there anyway. How does it hold up as music? If you're looking for lengthy eight-minute explorations with classy fades (a la Sasha & Digweed) and true DJ work look elsewhere. Fortunately, "Global Soundsystem" discontinues the Gatecrasher compilation trend of cramming only the most popular 'choons' into two discs. "Warrior," "Rhinekraf," "Heaven's Gate," are not on a lot of mix discs right now. Still we have the inevitable "Dreaming," "Natural Blues," and "Air." Thankfully, there's no "Tell Me Why," and we get a different Paul Van Dyk tune at last. Disc one keeps things interesting, but disc two is basically a sugar rush. My main qualm is that the tunes are crammed in (sixteen and seventeen, respectively)! It's basically one-after-the other.

The bottom line is, if you're looking for good dance music, look elsewhere. Check out Oakenfold's compilations, Sasha & Digweed's explorations into the future of dance music. If you've been to Gatecrasher, you probably wouldn't be reading this. This may make you want to go, and it may not. How can you box up the club experience?