Spastik
| "Spastik" | ||||
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| Single by Plastikman | ||||
| from the album Recycled Plastik | ||||
| Released | October 4, 1993 | |||
| Genre | Minimal techno | |||
| Length | 9:22 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Richard Michael Hawtin | |||
| Producer(s) | Plastikman | |||
| Plastikman singles chronology | ||||
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"Spastik" is an instrumental track by British-Canadian electronic musician and DJ Richie Hawtin, under his alias Plastikman. It was released on 4 october 1993 in Canada. It is his most well-known production and considered a classic in techno. It is the first single from his Recycled Plastik EP.
Background[edit]
"Spastik" is based on a nine-minute whirlwind of Roland TR-808 percussion. Hawtin often made it a centerpiece of his live performances.
Critical reception[edit]
Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic wrote that "Spastik" "is downright staggering, especially when Hawtin unleashes the monstrous bass drum kicks after several minutes of slow buildup."[1]
Impact and legacy[edit]
It was voted by Mixmag readers as the seventh "Greatest Dance Record of All Time" in 2013.[2]
Track listing[edit]
- 12-inch single / CD maxi single, Canada / UK (1993)
- "Spastik" - 9:22
- "Helicopter" - 6:36
- "Gak" (Remix) - 6:51
- 12-inch single re-issue, Canada (2002)
- "Spastik" - 9:19
- "Slak" / "Kriket" (Live at Spastik 1994) - 7:22
- "Gak" (Remix) - 6:25
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)[3] | 3 |
References[edit]
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Recycled Plastik – Plastikman". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "What is the Greatest Dance Track of All Time?". mixmag.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ "Plastikman – Spastik" (in French). Ultratop Dance. Retrieved October 5, 2020.