Fritz von Runte is a British DJ and Producer based in Manchester, England,[1] known for his remixes and original music projects.

Fritz von Runte
Background information
Also known as
  • Doc Fritz
  • Büses Parkig
Occupations
  • Record Producer
  • Remixer

Fritz is recognised for remixing other artists, with notable works including The Beatles Hell, The Beatles Hate,[2][3][4] and Lily Allen Remixed, which is reputed to be the most downloaded album in the UK.[5][6][7]

In 2003, he began a series of mashups titled Lycantropii.[8]

In 2011, he created Bowie 2001, which incorporates samples from Stanley Kubrick's 2001 in the remixing of David Bowie's catalogue.[9][10]

In 2020, Fritz released The Last Album, his first new original album in 11 years, featuring collaborations with Leslie Winer, Beca, Peter Barakan, and long time collaborators Graham Massey and Gary Asquith.[11][12]

In 2024, he launched TRAMBIENT,[13] an innovative free musical app designed to enhance Metrolink journeys in Manchester by providing a personalised soundtrack that syncs with stations along the Bury to Shudehill tram route, creating a unique listening experience for riders.[14]

Fritz von Runte works with the American record label 24 Hour Service Station, and releases his own material under the anti-war non-profit label Marshall Records.[15] He regularly remixes for the self-produced WinterHits series.[16]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Notes
2020 The Last Album[11]
2018 The Bearnoises Chronicles Released under the band name Bearnoises as Büses Parkig
2016 New Order Remixed
2011 Redesigns[17][18]
2011 Bowie 2001: A Space Oddity[19]
2009 Lycantropii IV[19]
2009 Lily Allen Remixed[19][20]
2008 The Beatles Hell[19]
2007 Renegade Boys (Beastie Soundwave)[19]
2006 The Beatles Hate[19][21]
2005 Thirt33n Pi3c3s [The Riot Hymns] As Doc Fritz
2005 Lycantropii III[19]
2004 Lycantropii II[19]
2003 Lycantropii I[19]
Year Title Notes
2019 Heavy Ambient[22]
2010 Fritz von Runte vs Freebass Redesign (digital EP) 24 Hour Service Station[15]

WinterHits Mixes

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Year Title Notes
2022 (Vivien Leigh) Has Nowt On You[23]
2020 Lazaretto[23]
2018 The End of a Love Affair (with myself)[23]
2018 Paramour[23]
2018 Let's Be Friendly[23]
2018 We Used to Like Having Lunch in Transport Cafes[23]
2017 The Strange Connection I Have with Strangers[23]
2016 Prelude to Summer in Manchester[23]
2016 Noqqin[23]
2015 Nippon[23]
2015 Letterpressure[23]
2014 The Super Geniuses of the Square Table[16]
2014 AUTOSTOPP[16]
2013 The Lands[16]
2013 Chromophobia[16]
2012 909090[23]
2012 Downtime Minimal[16]
2012 Soundtrack for Imaginary Crimes of Passion[16]
2012 The Precociousness of the Manchester Spring[16]
2012 This is Radio Omneo[16]
2011 The Persistence of the Manchester Summer[16]
2011 Fag Breaks[16]
2011 All is Lung[16]
2011 Transcendental Rumination[16]
2011 The Elephant Tape[16]
2011 Superfly Lullabies[16]
2010 I'm in Europe 2010[16]
2009 Ideafixa Soundtrack[16]
2009 Nebraskapism[16]
2008 The House Always Wins[16]
2008 Fritz Turns 32[16]
2008 Pop No. 1[16]
2005 Winterhits Three[16]
2003 Winterhits Two[16]
2001 Winterhits One[16]

Miscellaneous Singles & Remixes

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Year Title Notes
2013 Pet Shop Boys – Vocal (Fritz von Runte Redesign)[24]
2010 Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign[25]
2007 Cicciolina in the White Room (KLF mashup)[26]
2005 808 State vs Doc Fritz: Cübik – the 100th remix [27]
2004 Let Yusuf Go (Doc Fritz Kat mix)[27]
2004 808 State vs NewOrder >>> Confusion (the conflict doc fritz mix)[27]
2001 BrainSaver: Bond (a doubtful mix)[27]

References

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  1. ^ Fritz von Runte Twitter, "[1]", Accessed 11 June 2018
  2. ^ Jamari França,O Globo, 24 January 2007, "[2]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  3. ^ LÍGIA NOGUEIRA, O Globo, 10 January 2007, "[3]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  4. ^ Jamari França,O Globo,20 May 2008, "[4]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  5. ^ Darren, Buzz Wire News, 9 November 2010, "[5] Archived 11 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine", Accessed 9 February 2011
  6. ^ Liv Brandão, Go to Heaven,30 April 2009, "[6][permanent dead link]",Accessed 26 January 2011
  7. ^ Carlos Eduardo, Let it Blog, 8 June 2009, "[7], Accessed 9 February 2011
  8. ^ Lívia Brandão,O Globo, 11 December 2009, "[8]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  9. ^ Alex Lynham, High Voltage, 6 February 2011, "[9] Archived 19 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine", Accessed 9 February 2011
  10. ^ Nolan Micron, Castles in Space, 6 February 2011, "[10]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  11. ^ a b Falconer, Daniel (7 November 2020). "Review of The Last Album Album by Fritz von Runte". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  12. ^ "FRITZ VON RUNTE BREAKS 11-YEAR SILENCE WITH 'THE LAST ALBUM' OUT 6 NOV". IDMmag.com. IDM Mag. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  13. ^ "A personal soundtrack for public transport in Manchester by Fritz von Runte". TRAMBIENT. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  14. ^ "New app to give Metrolink riders a personalised soundtrack for their journey". Manchester Wire. Manchester Wire. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  15. ^ a b 24 Hour Service Station, ""24 Hour Service Station - A Record Label, Digital Distribution and Physical Distribution Company » Releases » Freebass - Fritz von Runte - Freebass Redesign". Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 9 October 2013.", Accessed 9 February 2011.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x WinterHits - Fritz von Runte's Collection of Exquisite Mixtapes, "[11]", Accessed 20 February 2013.
  17. ^ "Fritz von Runte Redesigns". Discogs.com. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Redesigns by Fritz von Runte". Mr Omneo. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i Marshall Records, "[12] Archived 3 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine"
  20. ^ Lily Allen – Remixed (Discogs.com), "[13]"
  21. ^ Beatles, The – Hate (Discogs.com), "[14]"
  22. ^ "Heavy Ambient - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Fritz von Runte's WinterHits at Bandcamp,[15]"
  24. ^ PSB Catalogue, 4 August 2014, "[16] Archived 8 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine", Accessed 4 August 2014
  25. ^ Gina Cutillo - Remember You Fritz Von Runte Redesign, 17 April 2010, "[17]", Accessed 9 February 2011
  26. ^ KLF Online, 1 February 2007, "[18] Archived 17 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine", Accessed 9 February 2011
  27. ^ a b c d 808state.com, June 2005, "[19]", Accessed 9 February 2011
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