Faith Not Fear Mix

Faithless had long been a point of reference in my approach to electronic music. Their ability to create commercially successful work without sacrificing depth or form left a lasting impression. Among them, Sister Bliss stood out as a producer and as a presence on stage. We crossed paths repeatedly across the UK circuit, from Turnmills to large-scale festivals. At the time, I was beginning to work with Ableton Live, then in version 3. Jan Kessler introduced me to a demo version. The interface was immediate, and its workflow opened new ways of structuring. When the remix request arrived, I decided to produce the entire version in Ableton. The process was fluid until the last stage. As I prepared to render the final mix, the demo license expired without notice. The session was inaccessible. What followed was a break in rhythm. I contacted Ableton directly. It was after business hours. A staff member, still in the office, agreed to assist. I crossed the city, purchased the full version, and installed it on-site. The mix was rendered that evening.

The Faith Not Fear Mix was approved and released on the single edition of I Want More. For me, the summer of 2004 became inseparable from the track and the LP it was part of. The weather in Berlin was inconsistent. The windows stayed open. The album remained on repeat.