Cyberia 5
BLADE
The Story
Not unlike its numerical forerunner, Cyberia 5 was produced in an individually-numbered and strictly
limited edition of twenty discs -- signifying
the end of an established fan base in a brave new world and heralding
the beginning of a new challenge in an old world that has lost its own cultural identity by trailing behind
the Jones's -- despite some of the broadest information superhighways where charred cadavers lay stranded in
the emergency lane.
Blurb: "Yeah! Cyberia 5 brings with it a new concept, a somewhat radical departure from its predecessors
by way of the inclusion of snippets from a certain movie... a theme is born! Although this is a fully-functional
prototype of a future concept, we have endeavoured to correlate the added movie snippets with the current selection
of music. Blatant copyright infringement this may be, but hell... I should be paid for promoting both the songs
and the snippets! Shit, I ain't gettin' rich from this...
Gratitude is extended to the usual unnamed DJ for providing the music, and to the missus for painstakingly and
perfectly recording the Blade soundtrack while I was out playing DJ elsewhere! Sorry, Babes...
Also thanks to you for your continuous support in the Cyberia concept."
The Music
With Cyberia 5 began the staple tradition of a particular theme -- as defined by specific sound effects
and snippets as well as certain "key feature" tracks to suit a mood and setting. This compilation is filled with
elements of the Wesley Snipes actioner Blade,
this decision -- in turn -- influenced primarily by the release the
Xplicit track by Heatseeker -- an inspired emulation of New Order's Confusion, as featured in one of
the more light-hearted scenes in the film.
Largely underrated, serendipity played a vital role in the final result, but not without (purposely) including
two of the most irritating tracks ever. Cyberia 5, in its own bloody way, remains a personal classic.
0001 |
Introduction... |
01:18 |
0002 |
Blow ya mind (Cyberian Blade edit) - Lock 'n Load |
08:06 |
0003 |
Luvstruck 2000 (Extended version) - Southside Spinners |
02:33 |
0004 |
Awaiting sunrise - Spindazzle |
02:44 |
0005 |
Xplicit (Confused and Double-Edged Sword mix) - Heatseeker |
04:27 |
0006 |
64 units till the hour (Phazen Club mix) - William Scott |
03:23 |
0007 |
Disko Biskut - Pare |
04:06 |
0008 |
Good shot - Hands burn |
03:26 |
0009 |
Everybody - Progress presents the Boy Wonder |
03:30 |
0010 |
Communication (somebody answer the phone) - Mario Piu |
03:22 |
0011 |
Eleven Asako - DJ Avalon |
05:38 |
0012 |
Read my lips (DJ Screw mix) - The Beatshop |
02:26 |
0013 |
Drop it - Scoop |
02:43 |
0014 |
Jo & Lisa (Untidy dubs) - Chopper |
03:46 |
0015 |
Can U feel - SQ 1 |
02:10 |
0016 |
The Whistle Song - DJ Aligator Project |
03:43 |
0017 |
Zombie Nation (Cyberian extension) - Kernkraft |
05:11 |
0018 |
Better off alone (DJ Jam X & Dumonde remix) - Alice Deejay |
02:25 |
0019 |
Disko Biskut (Streeetch mix) - Pare |
01:57 |
The artwork followed the basic template of
previous editions -- with black text on a (blood)red background: Simple. Effective. Appropriate.
The inclusion of a hazard warning symbol became an increasingly established format.
The Data
Total Running Time: 71:00
Compiled: June to November 2000
Released: November 26th, 2000
Recordable Media: Verbatim
Disclaimer: Although all reasonable efforts have been made to reduce spurious noise and spikes prevalent on the
source music carriers, some may remain audible at times.
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