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Chris Liebing has delivered a new rework of Bloody Mary’s “Reality One,” bringing his own driving techno approach to one of the Berlin-based producer’s recent acid-focus…
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The track appears on Second State Of Reality, a three-track EP released on November 13, 2026, through Bloody Mary’s Dame-Music imprint. The record marks the label’s 55th release and pairs Liebing’s new interpretation with two original Bloody Mary productions: “Reality One (Acid Mix)” and “Reality Three (909 Mix).”
“Reality One (Chris Liebing Rework)” occupies the A-side of the vinyl edition. Liebing takes the acid framework of the original and pushes it toward a heavier, darker and more direct techno structure, retaining the track’s 303 identity while reshaping its energy for peak-time sets.
The collaboration developed from Liebing’s existing connection with the original track. In a post announcing the release, he explained that he had been playing Bloody Mary’s “Reality One (Acid Mix)” regularly over the past few years, including during his Street Parade set in 2024. That familiarity makes the rework less of a detached remix commission and more of an extension of a record that had already become part of his DJ sets.
The original “Reality One (Acid Mix)” first appeared on Bloody Mary’s Alternate States Of Reality EP in September 2024. That release marked Dame-Music’s 50th catalogue entry and explored several sides of her hardware-driven acid sound using machines including the Roland TR-909 and TB-303.
Two years later, Second State Of Reality revisits that material while adding a new perspective. “Reality One (Acid Mix)” returns on the B-side alongside “Reality Three (909 Mix),” while Liebing’s version becomes the new focal point of the release.
Bloody Mary founded Dame-Music in Berlin in 2010, and the label has developed a catalogue built around acid, techno, electro and house. Its releases have included music from artists such as Thomas P. Heckmann, Hardfloor, Ben Sims, The Hacker, KiNK and Josh Wink, while Bloody Mary’s own hardware productions have remained central to the imprint’s identity.
The 55th release arrives after Dame-Music celebrated its 15th anniversary during 2025 with a three-part compilation series. Second State Of Reality returns the focus to Bloody Mary’s own material while bringing Chris Liebing into the label’s catalogue for the new rework.
The complete EP runs for three tracks. Liebing’s rework is 5:51, followed by the 5:33 original acid version of “Reality One” and the 3:26 “Reality Three (909 Mix).” Mastering for the release was handled by Thomas P. Heckmann. Liebing is credited with remixing, additional production and mastering on his rework, while the two original tracks were written, produced and mixed by Bloody Mary.
The release also highlights the continuing connection between established European techno figures and hardware-based acid production. Liebing’s career has long been associated with forceful, functional techno, while Bloody Mary’s catalogue frequently draws on classic drum machines and acid synthesis without treating those sounds purely as retro references.
Second State Of Reality is available digitally through Dame-Music’s Bandcamp, including streaming and high-quality downloads. The label has also issued a limited 180g 12-inch vinyl edition, which includes the digital release and a special set of Dame-Music 055 stickers.
The vinyl tracklist is:
• A1 — Reality One (Chris Liebing Rework)
• B1 — Reality One (Acid Mix)
• B2 — Reality Three (909 Mix)
Second State Of Reality is out now through Dame-Music. Listen and buy on Bandcamp.
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