DJ Rolando a.k.a. The Aztec Mystic - Revenge Of The Jaguar

DJ Rolando a.k.a. The Aztec Mystic - Revenge Of The Jaguar - The Mixes FLAC album

Tracklist Hide Credits

A1	Loop 1	1:28
A2	Jaguar (Jeff Mills Mix) Remix – Jeff Mills	6:14
A3	Loop 2	2:02
B1	Jaguar (Octave One Mix) Remix – Octave One	5:40
B2	Jaguar (Mad Mike Mix) Remix – Mad Mike*	4:21

Companies, etc.

Copyright (c) – Underground Resistance Productions
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mad Mike Music
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Munchman Music
Mastered At – National Sound Corporation

Credits

Artwork – Haqq*
Liner Notes – The Ancient
Producer – DJ Rolando, The Aztec Mystic

Notes

© underground resistance productions
℗ mad mike music/munchman music BMI

Quote from the labels:
Centuries ago, before the coming of the conquerors, the Aztec Mystics ruled an empire larger than what is now known as Mexico. The symbol of their power was the Jaguar, the powerful creature that stalked the jungles just outside of their monumental cities. In todays world, the Aztec civilization lies in ruins. Their temples and tombs have been desecrated and their power animal, the Jaguar has almost been hunted to extinction. Despite the encroachment of Western civilization, untold power and awareness yet lie within these ruins and the spirit of the Jaguar.
To desecrate these ruins and this spirit would be harmful to modern man. For these are things that are beyond the perception of modern world. Legends foretold of the greatest of the Aztec Mystics vowing vengeance on anyone who violated their temples and totems. This warrior society used their most powerful totem as their symbol, they were known as the Knights of the Jaguar.
Even now in the new millennium, the long dead Jaguar Knights can sense the violation of their symbols and spirits. Using the Jaguar as their spirit guide to travel through the realms of Death itself, they can stalk their prey through time and exact their ultimate vengeance.

text written by the Ancient

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A): WE ARE OLDER UR 2000-A (NSC)
Matrix / Runout (Side B): UR 2000-B (NSC)

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
430WUKTCD1	DJ Rolando A.k.a. The Aztec Mystic	DJ Rolando A.k.a. The Aztec Mystic - Jaguar ‎(CD, Maxi)	430 West	430WUKTCD1	UK	2000
449.0011.22	DJ Rolando A.K.A The Aztec Mystic	DJ Rolando A.K.A The Aztec Mystic - Jaguar ‎(CD, Maxi, RP)	Play It Again Sam [PIAS]	449.0011.22	Europe	2000
430W UK T2	DJ Rolando AKA The Aztec Mystic	DJ Rolando AKA The Aztec Mystic - Jaguar ‎(12", Ltd)	430 West	430W UK T2	UK	2000
J-Promo1	DJ Rolando	Jaguar ‎(12", Promo)	430 West	J-Promo1	UK	2000
4wcd-4049, 4WCD-4049	DJ Rolando A.K.A. The Aztec Mystic	DJ Rolando A.K.A. The Aztec Mystic - Jaguar ‎(CD, Maxi)	430 West, 430 West, Underground Resistance, Underground Resistance	4wcd-4049, 4WCD-4049	US	2000

GEL

If I recall correctly, I found my copy in the bargain bin of one of the Amsterdam vinyl stores in the early 00's. Not sure how this passed the store manager as it was being caned all over Europe. Sounded absolutely mental at I Love Techno in the Gashouder near Westerpark. Don't think it was exclusively a Heineken buzz ;)

Olma

There's so much emotion in this track. Uplifting spiritual vibes.

GYBYXOH

I remember Submerge having the Sony letter of apology up on their website for a while - that was great to see, they even admitted that their re-creation of the original track lacked any of the vibe that made them want to do it in the first place. Ha-ha-corporate fools.

Jum

P.M. I remember Submerge having the Sony letter of apology up on their website for a while - that was great to see, they even admitted that their re-creation of the original track lacked any of the vibe that made them want to do it in the first place. Ha-ha-corporate fools. “Please forward this message to DJ Rolando and Mad Mike Hello Rolando & Mike, sorry for not contacting you on this way earlier but I did not realise the relationship between Submerge and UR. I have found this adress on the Submerge webside. My only contact to you so far is __________ but I prefer the direct contact. As you sure know, our promo release of the cover version of your track from the 'Knights Of The Underground' EP is currently talk of the techno community. Let me explain the history of the idea and our point of view. I bought the 12" six months ago and enjoyed hearing the Jaguar whole summer. The feedback to the track is amazing, I have never seen people - no matter if house,techno and even trance fans - enjoying one tune like this one. It seems to be the first genre - crossover track for years since the split of 'techno house'from the early 90's to different styles and fanbases. In my way of 'industry thinking' it is a track worth to be available for lot of people, much more than just people going to yinyl shops. The philosophy of Underground Resistance not to cooperate with the industry is well known Your title names like 'message to the majors' and the liner notes on your records are not misunderstandable. I understand that you don't want to have any relationship with companies like Sony. Nevertheless we have tried to license the track for a compilation via our vinyl partner Discomania but we did not get a response. As we don't want to be seen as guys who rip off or bootleg a well known track, we have chosen the way of rerecording the track tone by tone. Indeed the new version has lost some of the typical Detroit flavour, what makes me still prefer the original. On the CD will be the original writer and publishing credits that you get the publishing money that you deserve. I know that you, Rolando, have met our promoter _________ aka ___________ when you played at Stammheim / Kassel. Please let me know your thoughts about the story. All I get so far is rumours. Kind regards Dirk Dreyer A&R Manager Sony”

Gaxaisvem

From what I remember reading, Sony tried to "steal" this track and remix it into a club trance version. After sending threatening letters to UR, Sony gave up and sent the remixed version over to BMG. The project apparently died after that. I don't know if this is all, if any, true.

Phallozs Dwarfs

I don't think we can speak about any "hype", as UR never asked for it. Musicaly, I would say that the original's still far better, but how to remix such a piece? Let's take that 12" as an "exercice de style", and a legitimate, honest and musical response to the blacksploitation (c) Sony-white-dance-division in Germany. But Remember, I'm Afrogermanic...

Malogamand

Check the reference of the artists on this track: C2

Hucama

a nod to raymond queneau, nice one!on another note, what is "afrogermanic"? would european immigrants be called "eurogermanic" then?

RUsich155

Three remixes of the track that spawned a war between UR and Sony. Jeff Mills mix is given an entire side and includes two 'loops' which make for quite the plaything if you grab two copies. Flip side has the Mad Mike and Lawrence Burden mixes, which are a little more interesting, but don't give you nearly as much to play around with. After all the hype I had somewhat elevated hopes for this one, but I'm still not entirely sold on the track itself, but then, most people tell me I've got no soul.

Risa

For god sake, this is DETROIT. The jeff mills mix is the most all time happy feel good sound EVER!!!! If you ever been in detroit, at DEMF, in the rain, and hear this come in than you have no idea. May the Jaguar live for ever!!!