Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic chapter by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick. This 13-track release is the score to the immersive performative installation that explores the theme of immortality; the hope, the fear, and the reality of the future where death may no longer exists.

Moving through layers of tension, distortion, and artificial calm, the music reflects a world where perception is manipulated and meaning constantly shifts.

Featuring original score material, instrumental versions and bonus material like a deep-dive podcast, The Simulation pulls you into a soundscape that is unsettling, hypnotic, and strangely intimate.

This is not just a listening experience, it’s an invitation to drift between the programmed and the personal. Welcome to The Simulation.

Now available on Bandcamp, streaming platforms, and digital shops.

Composition & Sound Design: Stefan ZMK

Vocals: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Max the Purr Master

Concept & Artistic Lead: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Sylvia Weening

Photography: Rachel Schraven

Comms: Aniek de Rooij

Mastering: Stefan ZMK

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation is a production by HipSick

Cat. Nr. HipSick002

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic chapter by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick. This 13-track release is the score to the immersive performative installation that explores the theme of immortality; the hope, the fear, and the reality of the future where death may no longer exists.

Moving through layers of tension, distortion, and artificial calm, the music reflects a world where perception is manipulated and meaning constantly shifts.

Featuring original score material, instrumental versions and bonus material like a deep-dive podcast, The Simulation pulls you into a soundscape that is unsettling, hypnotic, and strangely intimate.

This is not just a listening experience, it’s an invitation to drift between the programmed and the personal. Welcome to The Simulation.

Now available on Bandcamp, streaming platforms, and digital shops.

Composition & Sound Design: Stefan ZMK

Vocals: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Max the Purr Master

Concept & Artistic Lead: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Sylvia Weening

Photography: Rachel Schraven

Comms: Aniek de Rooij

Mastering: Stefan ZMK

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation is a production by HipSick

Cat. Nr. HipSick002

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic chapter by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick. This 13-track release is the score to the immersive performative installation that explores the theme of immortality; the hope, the fear, and the reality of the future where death may no longer exists.

Moving through layers of tension, distortion, and artificial calm, the music reflects a world where perception is manipulated and meaning constantly shifts.

Featuring original score material, instrumental versions and bonus material like a deep-dive podcast, The Simulation pulls you into a soundscape that is unsettling, hypnotic, and strangely intimate.

This is not just a listening experience, it’s an invitation to drift between the programmed and the personal. Welcome to The Simulation.

Now available on Bandcamp, streaming platforms, and digital shops.

Composition & Sound Design: Stefan ZMK

Vocals: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Max the Purr Master

Concept & Artistic Lead: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Sylvia Weening

Photography: Rachel Schraven

Comms: Aniek de Rooij

Mastering: Stefan ZMK

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation is a production by HipSick

Cat. Nr. HipSick002

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation (Original Soundtrack) is the latest sonic chapter by Stefan ZMK as part of HipSick. This 13-track release is the score to the immersive performative installation that explores the theme of immortality; the hope, the fear, and the reality of the future where death may no longer exists.

Moving through layers of tension, distortion, and artificial calm, the music reflects a world where perception is manipulated and meaning constantly shifts.

Featuring original score material, instrumental versions and bonus material like a deep-dive podcast, The Simulation pulls you into a soundscape that is unsettling, hypnotic, and strangely intimate.

This is not just a listening experience, it’s an invitation to drift between the programmed and the personal. Welcome to The Simulation.

Now available on Bandcamp, streaming platforms, and digital shops.

Composition & Sound Design: Stefan ZMK

Vocals: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Max the Purr Master

Concept & Artistic Lead: Nadîja Roza Broekhart & Sylvia Weening

Photography: Rachel Schraven

Comms: Aniek de Rooij

Mastering: Stefan ZMK

Funeral Ecstasy pt.2 – The Simulation is a production by HipSick

Cat. Nr. HipSick002

(TRACKLIST BELOW)

Throwback to HipSick @ Friday Night Live - Kunsthal Rotterdam 18-04-2025 , where raw matter met digital spirit.

*Stefan ZMK* behind the decks, dropping rave hybrids.

*MC GINA* ghost in the machine, spitting code and poetry, glitching the signal.

Originally spawned from FUNERAL ECSTASY pt.2 - The Simulation, Gina stepped out of the archive. No longer a side-act, but a full-blown entity.

Man vs. avatar. Flesh vs. data. Sound vs. silence.

This isn’t just a DJ set.

It’s performance.

It’s confrontation.

It’s the noise between what’s real and what isn’t.

⚠️ Play loud or don’t play at all

#zmk #stefanzmk #mcgina #hipsick #kunsthal #hardcoretechno #oldschool #rave #digitalavatar #performanceart #fridaynightlive #prspct #sounddesign #liveart #rotterdamunderground



Tracklist:


1 The Ultimate Seduction - Housenation (Remaster)

2 Egbert - Haasten (10 JAAR LIVE Remix)

3 Kadoc - Nighttrain (MixEdit)

4 Frequency - Kiss the Sky

5 Mainx - 88 To Piano

6 David Meiser - Walking Through

7 Joey Beltram - Energy Flash

8 Lokane - Body Double (TSVI Remix)

9 Kubus X De Sluwe Vos - Trak____3 (Remaster)

10 Robert Armani - Hit Hard

11 Nina Las Vegas - Contagious (feat. Snappy Jit)

12 Edge Of Motion - Set Up 707 (2019 Re-Mastered)

13 Westbam - The Mayday Anthem (Stefan Edit)

14 Roska - 480 BC

15 Jackal + Hyde - Bad Robot

16 Headhunter - Prototype (Modeselektor's Broken Handbrake Remix)

17 Metrist - Bputch

18 Illuminatae - Tremora Del Terra

19 X-Ess & Catscan - Esox Lucius

20 Technohead - The Passion #1 (MixEdit)

21 Sunbeam - Outside World (MixEdit)

22 POZEK - ADM14

23 Chris Clark - Shonny (MixEdit Remaster)

24 Dave Davis - Transfiguration

Check out the recording of my 2h NYE set at EXIT23 @ Chinastraat Ghent 31-12-2024 (tracklist) 🔊🎶 For NYE I wanted to start a bit light, going from 140 rave acid techno to some cheeky sneaky guilty pleasures, before the heavy bangers and industrial hybrids ending at 170. Sorry not sorry for the plot twists 😜

TRACKLIST

01 Illuminatae - Tremora Del Terra

02 The Chemical Brothers - Electronic Battle Weapon 6

03 The Ultimate Seduction - Housenation (Mixedit Remaster)

04 Somniac One - Dad Bodies Everywhere

05 Kadoc - Nighttrain (Mixedit)

06 Foxtrot VS Ma Bla - Deep Down Inside (Out Now on FoxBamInc 002)

07 E144 - Ungestillt (Zodiak Commune 004 A1 Remaster)

08 Apaull - Depths (John Selway Bottom Feeder Remix)

09 Metrist - Bputch

10 FLUCC - i saw the stars tonight

11 Dusty Kid - Kollera

12 Warmduscher - 10 Kleine Bassdrums (Palle Pille Mix - Remaster)

13 Akkaelle - Planet P (Out Now on Zodiak Commune 038)

14 Pozek - ADM14 (Out Now on Cult Collective 42)

15 Jamie Bissmire - Ice (145 Mixedit)

16 Dima Gastrolër - Blood Moon

17 Dynamo City - One Night In Hackney

18 Jeff Amadeus - Squat 001 (Mixedit)

19 Ybrid - Zona

20 Sensory Overload - Dolphin

21 Wei.xzy & Beennooutside - Say Ho

22 Kodaman - Turboshake (Mixedit)

23 Valerie Ace - Angel Acid

24 Mr. Gasmask - The Past is Alive (Mixedit)

25 Microwave Prince - The Colour of Love (Mixedit)

26 Joey Risdon - Acid Kicks In

27 RUTHLESS - Control

28 Erotic Cafe' - TECNNO2023 (155BPM)

29 Forsaken Is Dead & Unnatural Selection - The Unconquerable Man (The Outside Agency Remix)

30 Rabbeat - The Slaves Of Dawn

31 BMG aka Brachiale Musikgestalter - Ready for the Floor (Stormtrooper Remix)

32 Myler - Aggression Sessions

33 Too Old Boyz - Deja Vu (Mixedit)

34 As'teka Nahuatl - Musico'teka (Forthcoming on Violent Cases Sublabel)

35 Chris Clark - Shonny (Mixedit Remaster)

36 Commander Tom - Are Am Eye (Mixedit.v2)

37 Somatic Responses - Axon (Mixedit3)

38 Zenith - A Tear In Heart (Stefan Edit)

Original artwork by @mashazayakina

I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally conceived in February 2024 at De Koepels in Rotterdam, this release captures the immersive essence of our performative installation, Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise.

After countless requests to reconnect with the music of our shows, I’ve re-edited the tracks to enhance their depth and flow for home listening. This soundtrack translates the individual yet collective experience of Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise into a rich auditory journey, celebrating fleeting moments of beauty and introspection.

Rooted in Rotterdam's alternative rave scene, HipSick has long embraced music and sound design as core components of its performances. As both a DJ in the hardcore techno scene and an audio engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to craft intense, immersive soundscapes for our performances that blur the boundaries between rave and art. With The Paradise, I sought to honor that intersection—melding introspection, euphoria, and the energy of the underground.

ABOUT THE PARADISE

The Paradise invites you to confront the cyclical nature of existence, exploring the transient beauty within each moment. The soundscapes oscillate between celebration and stillness, light and dark, creating a rhythmic flow that mirrors the highs and lows of life. In our live performances, audiences were surrounded by a larger-than-life glowing orb, experiencing something between a rave and a meditative ritual. Now, this soundtrack lets you recreate that moment, transcending time and space for deep introspection.

INFO

The Paradise is now available on Bandcamp, digital stores, and streaming platforms. By purchasing the music, you’re directly supporting HipSick and the creative team behind it.

Composition & Sound Design: @stefanzmk

Vocals: @spideyfish

Concept & Artistic Lead: @nadija.roza, @sylviaweening

Photography: @rachelschraven

Mastering: @stefanzmk

Thank you for listening and supporting our vision!

I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally conceived in February 2024 at De Koepels in Rotterdam, this release captures the immersive essence of our performative installation, Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise.

After countless requests to reconnect with the music of our shows, I’ve re-edited the tracks to enhance their depth and flow for home listening. This soundtrack translates the individual yet collective experience of Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise into a rich auditory journey, celebrating fleeting moments of beauty and introspection.

Rooted in Rotterdam's alternative rave scene, HipSick has long embraced music and sound design as core components of its performances. As both a DJ in the hardcore techno scene and an audio engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to craft intense, immersive soundscapes for our performances that blur the boundaries between rave and art. With The Paradise, I sought to honor that intersection—melding introspection, euphoria, and the energy of the underground.

ABOUT THE PARADISE

The Paradise invites you to confront the cyclical nature of existence, exploring the transient beauty within each moment. The soundscapes oscillate between celebration and stillness, light and dark, creating a rhythmic flow that mirrors the highs and lows of life. In our live performances, audiences were surrounded by a larger-than-life glowing orb, experiencing something between a rave and a meditative ritual. Now, this soundtrack lets you recreate that moment, transcending time and space for deep introspection.

INFO

The Paradise is now available on Bandcamp, digital stores, and streaming platforms. By purchasing the music, you’re directly supporting HipSick and the creative team behind it.

Composition & Sound Design: @stefanzmk

Vocals: @spideyfish

Concept & Artistic Lead: @nadija.roza, @sylviaweening

Photography: @rachelschraven

Mastering: @stefanzmk

Thank you for listening and supporting our vision!

I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally conceived in February 2024 at De Koepels in Rotterdam, this release captures the immersive essence of our performative installation, Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise.

After countless requests to reconnect with the music of our shows, I’ve re-edited the tracks to enhance their depth and flow for home listening. This soundtrack translates the individual yet collective experience of Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise into a rich auditory journey, celebrating fleeting moments of beauty and introspection.

Rooted in Rotterdam's alternative rave scene, HipSick has long embraced music and sound design as core components of its performances. As both a DJ in the hardcore techno scene and an audio engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to craft intense, immersive soundscapes for our performances that blur the boundaries between rave and art. With The Paradise, I sought to honor that intersection—melding introspection, euphoria, and the energy of the underground.

ABOUT THE PARADISE

The Paradise invites you to confront the cyclical nature of existence, exploring the transient beauty within each moment. The soundscapes oscillate between celebration and stillness, light and dark, creating a rhythmic flow that mirrors the highs and lows of life. In our live performances, audiences were surrounded by a larger-than-life glowing orb, experiencing something between a rave and a meditative ritual. Now, this soundtrack lets you recreate that moment, transcending time and space for deep introspection.

INFO

The Paradise is now available on Bandcamp, digital stores, and streaming platforms. By purchasing the music, you’re directly supporting HipSick and the creative team behind it.

Composition & Sound Design: @stefanzmk

Vocals: @spideyfish

Concept & Artistic Lead: @nadija.roza, @sylviaweening

Photography: @rachelschraven

Mastering: @stefanzmk

Thank you for listening and supporting our vision!

I’m excited to announce my first-ever release of music composed for HipSick performances, offering a glimpse into the sonic world that underscores our work. The Paradise is the first chapter in this series, featuring a collection of 9 tracks I created as part of the HipSick crew. Originally conceived in February 2024 at De Koepels in Rotterdam, this release captures the immersive essence of our performative installation, Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise.

After countless requests to reconnect with the music of our shows, I’ve re-edited the tracks to enhance their depth and flow for home listening. This soundtrack translates the individual yet collective experience of Funeral Ecstasy – The Paradise into a rich auditory journey, celebrating fleeting moments of beauty and introspection.

Rooted in Rotterdam's alternative rave scene, HipSick has long embraced music and sound design as core components of its performances. As both a DJ in the hardcore techno scene and an audio engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to craft intense, immersive soundscapes for our performances that blur the boundaries between rave and art. With The Paradise, I sought to honor that intersection—melding introspection, euphoria, and the energy of the underground.

ABOUT THE PARADISE

The Paradise invites you to confront the cyclical nature of existence, exploring the transient beauty within each moment. The soundscapes oscillate between celebration and stillness, light and dark, creating a rhythmic flow that mirrors the highs and lows of life. In our live performances, audiences were surrounded by a larger-than-life glowing orb, experiencing something between a rave and a meditative ritual. Now, this soundtrack lets you recreate that moment, transcending time and space for deep introspection.

INFO

The Paradise is now available on Bandcamp, digital stores, and streaming platforms. By purchasing the music, you’re directly supporting HipSick and the creative team behind it.

Composition & Sound Design: @stefanzmk

Vocals: @spideyfish

Concept & Artistic Lead: @nadija.roza, @sylviaweening

Photography: @rachelschraven

Mastering: @stefanzmk

Thank you for listening and supporting our vision!