Altern-8 is the hardcore/breakbeat rave duo consisting of Mark Archer and C… Read Full Bio ↴Altern-8 is the hardcore/breakbeat rave duo consisting of Mark Archer and Chris Peat. In their day they helped to set trends in hardcore techno style, with several anthems, and a style of music that became progressively faster, with more bass, and definitely more noise. During this period, hardcore techno was moving away from the style of house music that was already around, and Altern-8 were moving with it. However, in 1993 Mark Archer started to prefer the house sounds. That is when he decided to produce as Slo Moshun with Danny Taurus, responsible for "Bells of N.Y.", and Xen Mantra, his solo project.
When Altern-8 put on their masks and their weird chemist uniforms for a performance, everything seemed to be out of control. Their kind of music really seemed to be a melting pot where you couldn't define exactly the different styles frontiers. After all, it was all lumped into hardcore. So many influences made up the English movement, and later even other ones, such as Jungle and Drum and Bass, were then influenced by it.
Even though the Detroit Techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson was considered a reference to all rave style with a track named "Truth of Self Evidence" (as Reese & Santonio), he had never made hardcore, and one day he met the Altern-8 duo at Stafford aka Techno City, and they recorded the "Let it Reign" tune together with Inner City: that's when Mark explained the basic ingredients of hardcore to Kevin, resulting in what he did later, like Tronikhouse's "Uptempo".
Altern-8 started in 1989 as Nexus 21, because they just liked it. It sounded 'technoey', and they were both 21 at that time. According to Archer, it was already a proto-hardcore project. Nothing to do with the unborn bleep techno. They definitely were aiming for something more dancefloor, more breakbeat. Anyway, the "Rhythm Of Life"'s sales did not go well, and they decided to change. So, they choose the best option in 1990: to Altern 8!
Influenced by the musical elements of the Detroit techno artists Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, as well as the Chicago sound of Phuture and early techno heroes Kraftwerk, the Altern-8 tunes changed the world of dance music, bringing these influences to all over the place, in a mixture of 303, 808 and 909. This was, in fact, "the sound of the Altern-8!".
Notable Altern-8 tracks include "Activ8", "E-vapor-8", "Frequency", "Hypnotic St-8" and "Infiltrate 202". The duo produced an album on the Network Records Label in 1992 called Full On .. Mask Hysteria. After their single "Everybody", the duo split up. Mark Archer is still DJing now, doing live shows all over the world.
In 1992, Peat entered as a candidate for the Stafford constituency in the General Election representing the Hardcore (Altern8-ive) party. He polled 158 votes and finished in fourth place.
When Altern-8 put on their masks and their weird chemist uniforms for a performance, everything seemed to be out of control. Their kind of music really seemed to be a melting pot where you couldn't define exactly the different styles frontiers. After all, it was all lumped into hardcore. So many influences made up the English movement, and later even other ones, such as Jungle and Drum and Bass, were then influenced by it.
Even though the Detroit Techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson was considered a reference to all rave style with a track named "Truth of Self Evidence" (as Reese & Santonio), he had never made hardcore, and one day he met the Altern-8 duo at Stafford aka Techno City, and they recorded the "Let it Reign" tune together with Inner City: that's when Mark explained the basic ingredients of hardcore to Kevin, resulting in what he did later, like Tronikhouse's "Uptempo".
Altern-8 started in 1989 as Nexus 21, because they just liked it. It sounded 'technoey', and they were both 21 at that time. According to Archer, it was already a proto-hardcore project. Nothing to do with the unborn bleep techno. They definitely were aiming for something more dancefloor, more breakbeat. Anyway, the "Rhythm Of Life"'s sales did not go well, and they decided to change. So, they choose the best option in 1990: to Altern 8!
Influenced by the musical elements of the Detroit techno artists Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson, as well as the Chicago sound of Phuture and early techno heroes Kraftwerk, the Altern-8 tunes changed the world of dance music, bringing these influences to all over the place, in a mixture of 303, 808 and 909. This was, in fact, "the sound of the Altern-8!".
Notable Altern-8 tracks include "Activ8", "E-vapor-8", "Frequency", "Hypnotic St-8" and "Infiltrate 202". The duo produced an album on the Network Records Label in 1992 called Full On .. Mask Hysteria. After their single "Everybody", the duo split up. Mark Archer is still DJing now, doing live shows all over the world.
In 1992, Peat entered as a candidate for the Stafford constituency in the General Election representing the Hardcore (Altern8-ive) party. He polled 158 votes and finished in fourth place.
gypsy woman
Altern 8 Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'gypsy woman' by these artists:
Aaron Neville From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Alan Ladd Silver coins that jingle jangle fancy shoes the dancing tan …
Alejandro Meola Love yourself (She told me to) Love myself (She told…
Alex Christensen She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
ALEX IVA The winds are blowing every morning Just to do her hair…
Anarbor I think she took my soul, but I didn't know That…
Avera Samba - 50 Bars per minute She wakes up early every…
B.b. & Q. Band You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Barefoot She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Bellestar She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Bobby Womack From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Brian Hyland From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
Bruce Springsteen From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light Lo…
Buffy The winds are blowing every morning Just to do your hair…
C.J. Lewis She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Cafe R&B You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Carlos Santana Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I got…
Caroline D'Amore She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Cherlene Gypsy woman, who's this I got in my head? Gypsy woman,…
Chicago House Masterz She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Colin James Gypsy woman told me, "Son you're your mama's bad-luck child"…
Crystal Waters She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Crystal Waters Tristan Garner She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Curtis Mayfield From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions The Impressions From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light …
Curtis Mayfields From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
D.J. Rock 90's She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Eleni Foureira La da dee la dee dow, la da dee la…
George Clinton From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
George Clinton feat. Carlos Santana & El DeBarge From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A…
George Clinton featuring Carlos Santana & El DeBarge From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
George White Group She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Ghosu Yeah, Can′t really I can't really relate Came with the bank …
H.D She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Henry Milton From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Hilary Duff The battle of France is over Congratulations, you've joined …
Howlin Wolf & Muddy Waters You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Hyland Brian From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
Igor Sensor feat.Crystal Waters She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Impressions From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
ISLEY BROTHERS & SANTANA Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I got…
J.D. Parran She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
J8CK She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Jay & The Americans From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A…
Jerry Butler & The Impressions From nowhere through a caravan Around the campfire light A l…
Joe Bataan From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
John Hammond You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Johnson Lou From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Jonathan Clay I've got a gypsy woman Likes to dance all over me I've…
Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights It's been two weeks since I've heard from you Now…
Jonathan Tyler The Northern Lights It's been two weeks since I've heard from you Now…
La Dee Da Крутится диск поцарапанный старой пластинки. Вальс заиграл и…
Legs Occult I want to fall into your hands I want to be…
Lou Johnson From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Mark Mendes She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Martin Sexton I was a fool I was so much younger then The…
Mell & Vintage Future She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Michael Johnson Drifting through a caravan around the campfire light Lovely …
Michael Ross From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Mija She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair 'Cos…
Milton Henry From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Motopony You've seen one of you, comin' on your caravan Let you…
Muddy Water You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Nicholas Ryan Gant She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Paul Gough "Gypsy Woman" Gypsy woman, gypsy queen well you've seen a l…
Rick Nelson Hey gypsy woman (hey hey hey gypsy woman) Look in…
Ricky Nelson Hey gypsy woman (hey hey hey gypsy woman) Look in…
Rory Gallagher The gypsy woman told me You were your mother's bad luck…
Roses & Cigarettes She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Ry Cooder From out of nowhere, through a caravan, around the campfire…
Sami Dee She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Sami Dee & Freddy Jones vs. Crystal Waters She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Sami Dee and Freddy Jones She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Sami Dee vs. Crystal Waters She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Santana Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I got…
Santana/Carlos Santana Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I got…
Sexton Martin I was a fool I was so much younger then The…
Shangri-La She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Slim Smith & The Uniques From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
Sma Rag Da The winds are blowing every morning just to do your hair…
Steve Hofmeyr Silver coins that jingle jangle Fancy shoes that dance in ti…
Steve Kroeger [Verse 1] She wakes up early every morning Just to do her…
Ted Hawkins From nowhere through the caravan Round the campfire light A …
The Allusions Hey gypsy woman Look into your crystal ball And tell where m…
The Berlin Orchestra & Alex Christensen She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
The Fabulous Peps From Nowhere Through A Caravan Around The Campfire Light A L…
The Isley Brothers & Santana Got a black magic woman Got a black magic woman I got…
The New Revival Lover of life Is this who you are With your eyes on…
The Northern Lights It's been two weeks since I've heard from you Now…
The Uniques From Nowhere Through A Caravan Around The Campfire Light A L…
Tim Buckley Yes I come around Never know a little sooner Casts a spell…
Tristan Garner & Crystal Waters She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Tyler Jonathan (& The Northern Lights) It's been two weeks since I've heard from you Now…
U.B.T. You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
Waters Crystal She wakes up early every morning Just to do her hair…
Waters Muddy You know the gypsy woman told me that you your…
YU-A 別に何をしていたって関係ないでしょ? 何が言いたいの? もしかして何もできないとか思ってんじゃないの 疲れちゃう …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Altern 8:
Activ 8 Dead Can Dance Dead Can Dance A Passage In Time (Dead Can…
Activ 8 (Come With Me) (Hardcore Holocaust Mix) Dead Can Dance Dead Can Dance A Passage In Time (Dead Can…
Activ-8 Dead Can Dance Dead Can Dance A Passage In Time (Dead Can…
E-Vapor 8 Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album L…
E-Vapor-8 Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album L…
E-Vapor-8 (Inciner-8 mix) Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album L…
Evapor 8 Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album L…
Evapor 8 (Inciner 8 mix) Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album L…
Evapor-8 Dave Matthews Band Miscellaneous Proudest Monkey (in album…
Infiltrate 202 譲れないのさ何がなんでも 夢は叶えるためにある さぁ行こう1人じゃないんだ (狙いBang Bang 飛ばせGang G…
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Old Skool Euphoria: Mixed By Altern 8 - CD1
Label: Telstar TV
Format: 2xCD, Compilation, CD1, Mixed
Country: UK
Released: 2001
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Garage House, Deep House, Tech House, Acid House, Euro House, Eurodance, Techno, Breaks, Breakbeat, Hardcore
Tracklist:
(0:00:01) 01. Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee) (Basement Boys Strip To The Bone Mix)
(0:03:18) 02. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer (Purple Haze Mix)
(0:06:27) 03. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Come On In) (Soundfactory Mix)
(0:09:30) 04. K-Klass - Rhythm Is A Mystery
(0:13:04) 05. Pin Up Girls aka. True Faith - Take Me Away
(0:17:07) 06. Xpansions - Move Your Body (Club Mix)
(0:20:39) 07. Adamski - N-R-G
(0:23:17) 08. LFO - LFO (Leeds Warehouse Mix)
(0:27:09) 09. Beltram - Energy Flash
(0:32:08) 10. Outlander - The Vamp
(0:35:48) 11. Lennie De Ice - We Are I.E.
(0:39:40) 12. 4 Hero - Mr. Kirk's Nightmare
(0:43:35) 13. T99 - Anasthasia (Out Of History Mix)
(0:47:48) 14. Congress - 40 Miles
(0:51:13) 15. Altern 8 - E-Vapor 8
(0:54:23) 16. Shut Up And Dance - The Green Man
(0:57:02) 17. Urban Shakedown feat. Mickey Finn - Some Justice
(1:00:37) 18. Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground
(1:03:40) 19. SL2 - Way In My Brain
(1:07:17) 20. Phuture Assassins - Future Sound (2 Bad Mice Mix)
(1:11:12) 21. Q Bass - Hardcore Will Never Die
Mixed by Altern 8
This compilation
(P) 2001 BMG/Telstar
(C) 2001 BMG/Telstar
Distributed by BMG Entertainment UK & Ireland Ltd through Bertelsmann Services (UK) Ltd.
Manufactured in the EU.
ILoveMusic
Old Skool Euphoria: Mixed By Altern 8 - CD1
Label: Telstar TV
Format: 2xCD, Compilation, CD1, Mixed
Country: UK
Released: 2001
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Garage House, Deep House, Tech House, Acid House, Euro House, Eurodance, Techno, Breaks, Breakbeat, Hardcore
Tracklist:
(0:00:01) 01. Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (La Da Dee) (Basement Boys Strip To The Bone Mix)
(0:03:18) 02. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer (Purple Haze Mix)
(0:06:27) 03. Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Come On In) (Soundfactory Mix)
(0:09:30) 04. K-Klass - Rhythm Is A Mystery
(0:13:04) 05. Pin Up Girls aka. True Faith - Take Me Away
(0:17:07) 06. Xpansions - Move Your Body (Club Mix)
(0:20:39) 07. Adamski - N-R-G
(0:23:17) 08. LFO - LFO (Leeds Warehouse Mix)
(0:27:09) 09. Beltram - Energy Flash
(0:32:08) 10. Outlander - The Vamp
(0:35:48) 11. Lennie De Ice - We Are I.E.
(0:39:40) 12. 4 Hero - Mr. Kirk's Nightmare
(0:43:35) 13. T99 - Anasthasia (Out Of History Mix)
(0:47:48) 14. Congress - 40 Miles
(0:51:13) 15. Altern 8 - E-Vapor 8
(0:54:23) 16. Shut Up And Dance - The Green Man
(0:57:02) 17. Urban Shakedown feat. Mickey Finn - Some Justice
(1:00:37) 18. Krome & Time - This Sound Is For The Underground
(1:03:40) 19. SL2 - Way In My Brain
(1:07:17) 20. Phuture Assassins - Future Sound (2 Bad Mice Mix)
(1:11:12) 21. Q Bass - Hardcore Will Never Die
Mixed by Altern 8
This compilation
(P) 2001 BMG/Telstar
(C) 2001 BMG/Telstar
Distributed by BMG Entertainment UK & Ireland Ltd through Bertelsmann Services (UK) Ltd.
Manufactured in the EU.
Dan -
Awesome. This just transported me from a miserable foggy day in Jnauray 2021 to a hot, happy and sweaty night in London TWENTY YEARS AGO! How did that happen. Thanks for the upload! 👍💊
trance master
It's called nostalgia
Carl Valderrama
This is in my top 10 mix compilations. I bought it back in 01. As an apprentice, I could barely afford to live, but still glad I purchased.
Mark Newton
@Carl Valderrama that is NOT a bad paying job.
Carl Valderrama
@Mark Newton Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Mark Newton
What was your apprenticeship in? In 2001, I was in my last year at school.
Hankskunt42
Had this album years ago can’t find it on any music players thanks for the upload bringing back some crazy mashed memories lol
maddonna666
THANKS 4 THIS!!!! I Never even knew about this album from 2001,Love
everything about this album, epically timed upload,just what I needed
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxTHANKS AGAIN!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxx Love&Light sent out frm
the United Kingdom, Through Our Love Of this Music, May We Unite and
HEAL Our World!!!!!!!! We Are One!!!
pyrofreak
Altern 8.. Truely techno legends with the mask... :)