Very sad news regarding Scott, I have all the early Hardkiss records and
around the mid 90's they were well respected producers and the records were
commanding fairly good 2nd prices, adding to their reputation.
Some of the stuff sounds very dated now but a large amount still sounds good
and could be played out today and get a good response. I don't really remember
any of the Hardkiss crew coming to the UK much, Scott Robbie played at the
legendary London party The Final Frontier at Club UK once, apart from that I
cant remember many other visits, which is a shame as they had their own sound
for sure.
Sad to hear about his untimely passing as I sure he was still young.
-Original Message-
From: Fred Heutte [mailto:ph...@sunlightdata.com]
Sent: 30 March 2013 01:59
To: 313@hyperreal.org; plann...@lists.fnf.org
Subject: (313) Scott Hardkiss
Peace, my brother...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIS9C1tA7Hc
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http://newsflash.bigshotmag.com/features/23958/
R.I.P. Scott Hardkiss
Mar 25th, 2013 | By Darren Ressler | Category: Featured Post, Features
DJ/producer Scott Hardkiss passed away unexpectedly earlier today. In the early
'90s Scott Friedel was a member of pioneering San Francisco DJ/producer trio
Hardkiss which was rounded out by musical partners Gavin and Robbie. The
Hardkiss Brothers (who weren't biologically
related) helped nourish and influence the era's fledgling West Coast sound -
psychedelia mixed with Balearic, house and techno - via Bay Area warehouse
parties as well as remixes and productions issued on Hardkiss Music. After
relocating to New York City in the late '90s, Scott, who also recorded under
the God Within moniker (listen to his classic Raincry below), went on to
remix for the likes of Elton John, George Clinton and The Flaming Lips. In 2009
he released his well- received debut album, Technicolor Dreamer, and he also
contributed music to various film, television and commercial projects led by
Spike Lee, Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater.
When I was running Mixer magazine, I worked closely with Scott on Mixer
presents United DJs of America Vol. 17: Scott Hardkiss released in 2001. I got
to know him well on a professional and social basis. Scott was a singular
individual who marched to his own beat; he was an exceptionally talented
individual who saw the world with a unique view.
He was wildly intelligent and had an incredibly dry sense of humor that always
brought a smile to my face. Whenever Scott was behind the decks, I'd marvel at
the soundtrack he wove together with strains of house, breaks, trance and
beyond that few could replicate.
Have a listen to his Essential Mix and soak in the essence of Scott Hardkiss'
beautiful musical soul.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Update, March 26 12:00pm: There has been an outpouring of love from people
remembering Scott on social media. (See below.)
Wade Hampton (a.k.a. WishFM), who knew Scott during their days on the San
Francisco scene, told Big Shot: Scott was a visionary. Although he was as
elusive as any DJ could be at the dawn of our EDM movement, he helped build a
loyal strong family unit with Hardkiss Family. That's all that mattered to us.
As long as we knew he always reaching for perfection, the path we took really
didn't matter...and this cool cat attained it all the time. I'll miss my homie
dearly.
http://www.vibe.com/article/dance-community-refelections-rip-scott-hardkiss-friedel
Dance Community Refelections: RIP Scott Hardkiss Friedel
Jorge Hernandez Posted March 26, 2013
Influential San Francisco DJ and producer Scott Hardkiss Friedel passed away
Monday night at the age of 43. The cause of death has not been confirmed at
this time but is believed to be an aneurysm. It has previously been noted that
Hardkiss had keratoconus, a degenerative eye condition that required transplant
surgery in 2011, and one of his last social posts a few days ago was about him
not feeling well.
A key player in growing the early '90s rave scene in San Francisco as one third
of the Hardkiss Brothers (along with spiritual kin Gavin and Robbie
Hardkiss), Scott also had a successful solo career as a DJ and producer. One of
his best-remembered tracks is 1993's Raincry
released under his God Within alias. In the late '90s, Scott moved to New York
and assumed his full-time persona as Scott Hardkiss, purveyor of pop songs
touched with Balearic breakbeats and transcendent funk. He went on to do
remixes for artists as varied as Elton John, the Flaming Lips and George
Clinton. His debut album Techinicolor Dreamer was released in 2009 and was
accompanied by remixes from Christian Prommer, Bjorn Torske, Telepathe and
Brennan Green. Scott is remembered as an adventurous collaborator by those that
worked with him, including Lisa Shaw, Dean Britta, and Q-Burn's Abstract
Message just to name a few.
In a blog post, Q-Burns (Michael Donaldson) recalls meeting Scott in the
