It has been introduced that German trance producer Stevie B-Zet has died. He was aged 62.
The producer – whose actual title is Steffen Britzke – was born in Frankfurt, and is taken into account as one of many artists who helped pioneer the sound of trance music within the early ’90s.
His demise was introduced on Fb final week by Ralf Hildenbeutel, who was a detailed good friend and frequent collaborator.
“Farewell Steffen, I’ve no actual phrases and it’s nonetheless a shock that Steffen, our Stevie B-Zet, has handed away,” he wrote. “After we met I used to be 17, we’ve completed and skilled a lot collectively. We performed in the identical band once I was nonetheless at school, [then] the unimaginable Eye Q years, the Schallbau period and many movie scores collectively… My ideas to his beloved ones.”
Farewell SteffenI haven’t any actual phrases and it’s nonetheless a shock that Steffen, our Stevie B-Zet, has handed away final…
Posted by Ralf Hildenbeutel on Wednesday, August 2, 2023
As highlighted by MixMag, B-Zet not solely helped to pioneer the sound of trance music within the Nineteen Nineties, he additionally spent a big portion of his profession working carefully with Sven Väth – together with forming the challenge Astral Pilot collectively.
Väth additionally took to social media to pay tribute to the musician, describing him as each “an exceptionally gifted musician” and “a beautiful individual whose delicate nature and dedication to music touched us all”.
“With deepest sorrow, immediately I bear in mind our beloved good friend and music companion, Steffen Britzke, recognized below the artist title Steve B-Zet,” he started. “Numerous hours we spent within the studio, laughing, dreaming, and making music. Steffen had the present of immersing himself within the music and shaping it together with his distinctive instinct and fervour… [I] additionally cherish the fantastic hours we spent below the magical moonlight in Ibiza, having fun with the Balearic sound and strengthening our friendship.”
“Expensive Steffen, you’ll go away a void in our hearts that nobody can fill. However our
shared reminiscences and unforgettable moments will accompany us without end. Your music will proceed to resonate in our souls and join us together with your spirit,” he added. “Our deepest condolences exit to his household and buddies… Thanks, Steffen, for all the sweetness you introduced into our lives. Relaxation in peace, pricey good friend.”
Musician Christian Smith additionally paid tribute to the late producer on X (previously Twitter), describing him as one of many artists who innovated the style, lengthy earlier than it grew to become “saturated and commercialised”.
Discover extra tributes to the Stevie B-Zet under.
R.I.P Stevie B-Zet!!!! One of many trance innovators earlier than the style grew to become saturated and commercialised. https://t.co/LeZEtmLq5h
— CHRISTIAN SMITH (@CSmithLIVE) August 3, 2023
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…musical accompaniment immediately…
–“Once I See…” by B-Zet (1995)
🙏 RIP Stevie B-Zet 🙏 pic.twitter.com/145XKHUUby
— LASSINGER = Winner of SOLO AI ’23 AWARD (@larsnagler) August 7, 2023
R.I.P. Steffen Britzke, ambient/trance/techno producer Stevie B-Zet. https://t.co/z7DwaYCEQj
— Bob Rusche – X-Rated (@bobrusche) August 7, 2023
The producer was most generally recognised for his single ‘Blue Phantasm’, which was launched in 1994. He additionally labored alongside Väth for the rating of the 1996 thriller movie Der Kalte Finger.
