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Back in 1993, before the world knew of the Detroit Electronic Music Festival and Movement, there was World Party; a mega-event at the Joe Lewis arena in downtown Detroit in which we the Atmospheric Audio Chair collective were most lucky and honored to participate.  It featured possibly the best Detroit line-up one could ever hope and pray for: Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Inner City live, Claude Young… and was to be a showcase event and official party for the World Cup soccer tournament.  Unfortunately it was not well organized, well equipped or well attended.  But whatever energy World Party lacked, the very local after-party certainly made up for it (to this day I laud and praise D Wynn for his masterful work at that loft).  And this entire experience, beginning to end, was then resuscitated and resurrected, becoming this very mix I present before you (unfortunately I did not assemble the playlist for this when it was created, so any help with the gaping holes would be greatly appreciated).

For your listening pleasure, as side 1 begins with the haunting blips and bleeps of Model 500, just imagine standing in the arena lobby at the ‘ambient stage’ (two tables in front of some vinyl covered booths), right next to the soda and popcorn dispensers, with Richie Hawtin hanging out on one side, Mike Huckabee on the other, and you will be instantly transported to the original Detroit Electronic Music Festival.  Enjoy!

Change & Transformation

SIDE 1
1. Model 500 – The Passage
2. …….
3. …….
4. Fugue – Interlagos
5. Tomas – Mind Song
6. …….
7. The Higher Intelligence Agency – Selenite
8. GAK – GAK 1
9. Speedy J – The FUN Equations
10. The Black Dog – Tactile
11. Kenny Larkin – Colonize
12. Paperclip People – Remake

SIDE 2
1. Kenny Larkin – Track
2. …….
3. …….
4. …….
5. Richard H. Kirk
6. …….
7. Esser’ay – Forces (Carl Craig’s Mix)
8. …….
9. Robert Hood – Rhythm
10. …….
11. The Black Dog – Erb

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What can I say about this mix.  It’s out there…  One of my personal favorites.  It belongs to the quadrilogy of mixes which include A La Peanut Budder Sandwiches, Star, and the soon to be posted Golden Age.  All in all, this is a very eclectic collection of electronica with hats off to Detroit/Chicago artists and the many whom they inspired.  One side ends with the ambient ramblings of The Black Dog and Air Liquide (a nod to the 70s psychedelic band Brainticket) and the other with the blurred d&b/downtempo echos of Subsurfing and Attica Blues.  You’ll start on planet Earth and end up on a space trip.  So sit back and enjoy the journey!

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SIDE 1
1. Robert Fripp – Preface
2. Phenomyna – Travellor
3. State Of Flux – New Lanark
4. The Black Dog – Chase The Manhattan
5. Reese – The Heavens (Mayday Mix)
6. Kenny Larkin – Java
7. Quazar – The Treasure
8. Tru Funk – 4AM
9. Move D – Eastman
10. Dr. Timothy Leary Meets The Grid – Origins Of Dance
11. Infiniti – Think Quick
12. Walker – Untitled
13. The Gherkin Jerks – Strange Creatures
14. Balil – Island
15. Air Liquide – Liquid Air

SIDE 2
1. Legion Of Green Men – Time Tunnel/Eternal Opuscule #78
2. Ross 154 – Mayflower
3. No Smoke – Ra Ra…East Of Eden
4. William S – I’ll Never Let You Go
5. Romanthony – Wanderer (CD Remix #9)
6. Ultramarine – Skyclad
7. Sapien – Amor Negro (Rockers Blackheart Mix)
8. Bogus Order – Zen Africa
9. David Alvarado – Can You…
10. A Man Called Adam – Little Mrs. Pepperpot (Pt. 2 & 3)
11. Mark Broom – Mile End
12. St. Germain-en-Laye – Dub Experience
13. Subsurfing – The Number Readers
14. Attica Blues – Contemplating Jazz

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For those of us who didn’t have the privilege to experience the original Warehouse, Music Box, The Loft or Paradise Garage, at least we had MEDUSA’S!  So many years, so many memories…  Whenever I hear certain songs I am immediately transported back to that patchouli and clove cigarette filled three-ring-circus-dressed-in-combat-boots all-ages juice bar.  Even with fake ID in pocket (i.e. access to the few clubs that would actually honor one), Medusa’s was our acid-industrial-techno-new wave haven of choice.  And it continues to be an inspiration for me to this day.  So for shits n giggles, here’s a humble little present from me to you (granted not all of these are ‘Medusa’s classics’, but you’ll get the picture…).  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

My Medusa’s Life!

1. John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real
2. De Lite – Wild Times (Mayday Mix)
3. Joe Smooth – Promise Land
4. Terry ‘Housemaster’ Baldwin – Don’t Lead Me (Medusa’s Mix)
5. Robert Owens – Bring Down The Walls
6. Kevin Saunderson – Bounce Your Body To The Box (Mike ‘Hitman’ Wilson Acid Remix)
7. House Trax – Cool J Trax
8. Baby Ford – Oochy Koochy (Konrad Cadet Mix)
9. Nitzer Ebb – Hearts & Minds (Mix Hypersonic)
10. Wee Papa Girls – We Know It (Phosphoric Mix)
11. Armando – 151
12. Charles B – Lack Of Love
13. Jillian Mendez – Get Up
14. N.Y. House’n Authority – Ravenswood House
15. Robert Owens – I’m Strong (Bonus Beats)
16. KC Flightt – Let’s Get Jazzy
17. Mayday – Freestyle (Bongo Mix)
18. The Housefactors – Play It Loud
19. Model 500 – Sound Of Stereo
20. Pierre’s Pfantasy Club – Fantasy Girl (Mike ‘Hitman’ Wilson Club Mix)
21. Fast Eddie – Acid Thunder
22. Twin Hype – For Those Who Like To Groove (Hollywood Sweat Mix)
23. Queen Latifa – Come Into My House
24. D Mob – Trance Dance (Instrumental)
25. Doug Lazy – Let The Rhythm Pump (Instrumental)
26. Jomanda – Make My Body Rock
27. Orbital – Wheel Of Fortune
28. Mr. Fingers – Waterfall
29. Code 6 – Quad I

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Sometimes we feel like throwing our hands up in the air. Brought out from deep within the archives, here is a pre-Bliss mix from early 1992. Grab a balloon and hold on!

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Okay boys and girls.  We begin our descent once again into the early 90’s, adventuring into the sounds that fueled the land of rave out here in the Midwest (and elsewhere I’m sure).  As I write this I am recalling the many hours of being on the road to get to the remotest warehouses, basements, barns, fields and farms, being so thankful for the mix tape as it has guided so many of us along our long (and sometimes monotonous) journeys in life.  This mix dates back to 1993 and presents some US and continental European music, but its focus is firmly on the new sound of the time – UK “progressive house” (there, I said it).  I sometimes can’t help but cringe when I hear mixes from this era, but alas they do bring back some unforgettable memories.  So may this give you a chuckle or two as you imagine where on earth you were, who you were with, and most importantly what you were wearing back in 1993.  Yes, go there…and enjoy!

Cosmic Disco Evolution

SIDE 1
1. Outer Mind – I Still Want Ya
2. X-press 2 – Musik Xpress
3. Known Chic – Carnival
4. Todd Terry presents Sound Design – Searchin’
5. Sub-Culture – Dreams
6. Dawn – Heaven
7. D.O.P. – Oh Yeah
8. Doi-ing – Chunky
9. Outrage – Drives Me Crazy
10. Mighty Dub Cats – Super Disco
11. Bobby Konders – Bad Boy Dance
12. Jump – Funkatarium
13. Instant Exposure – I Need A Little More

SIDE 2
1. First Contact – Byzantium Flow
2. Lemon Interrupt – Dirty
3. Whoosh – Sometimes
4. Jaydee – Plastic Dreams
5. Trancemasters – Trance Theme
6. Joey Beltram – The Reflex
7. E3 – E3
8. So-Low – The Hourglass
9. Leftfield – Song Of Life
10. Nico – Darkstar
11. Truth – Emotional
12. Meat Beat Manifesto – Mindstream
13. Cosmic Baby – Sweet Dreams For Kaa

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This is the mix that started it all.  1991/92 in all it’s glory.  The rave scene was just emerging in Chicago, the music was fresh off the boat, and the sense of Midwest community was strong.  It has everything from Jam ‘n’ Spoon to Moby to Richie Hawtin to Underground Resistance.  Only 200 cassettes were produced (with original artwork here!), but it reached many a raver near and far.  Take a trip back to the early days of the tribal/trance sound at your downloading convenience!

Bliss

SIDE 1
1. Trancesetters – Hallucinating
2. Sound Clash Republic – Not For Sale
3. Mombassa – Cry Freedom
4. Aquastep – The Flower
5. World 2 World – Greater Than Yourself
6. Kraze / Moonfou – Voodoo Sun
7. We Kill Love – Ten Men Dead
8. Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea
9. Acorn Arts II – Body
10. Felix – Don’t You Want Me
11. Alhambra – Pulsenation
12. Original Rockers – Push Push

SIDE 2
1. Barbarella – Barbarella
2. Brian Eno – Fractal Zoom
3. The Age of Love – The Age Of Love
4. React 2 Rhythm – Whatever You Dream
5. Earth Leakage Trip – Strange
6. Acorn Arts II – I’m Barme
7. Unity – Unity
8. P.G. Tips – Crest
9. Dance 2 Trance – Hello San Francisco
10. Shamen – Ebeneezer Goode
11. Sven Van Hees – Emotional Rehabilitation

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Here is a 1996 mix in honor of our Material night at Shelter.  The idea for the party was to showcase new electronic dance music in Chicago, which was actually quite rare in the clubs at that time.  The tag line was ‘abstract house’, so this mix is more on the edge with a blend of new and old techno and house.  Ah, those were the days… Enjoy!

Material Sound

SIDE 1
1. Aquarhythms – Bodyjazz Bodyfusion (Carl Craig Experience)
2. Long Ago – A Relic
3. Too Funk – Venus Fly Trap (Derrick Carter Remix)
4. Honey Drop
5. Precession – Sandcastle (Mike Huckaby Remix)
6. Cheap Knob Gags
7. Random Access – The Mountain Top
8. Comanche Park – Crucify (Mood II Swing Dub Mix)
9. Mood II Swing – Move Me
10. BFC – Evolution
11. Hot Lizard – The Theme
12. Inner City – Do Ya (Chez D Trent Mix)
13. Alton Miller – Flora’s Groove
14. Cajmere – Lookin’ For A Man

SIDE 2
1. Free Energy – More
2. Unknown…
3. David Chong – Interplanetary Discodancing
4. Tafuri – Was That All It Was? (Dub Retraction)
5. Kevin Yost – It’s Getting Bigger
6. DJ Rasoul And McCarthy – Excursions
7. Rene Et Gaston – Merluche Ideale
8. Baruka – Play It Loud
9. i:cube – Disco Cubizm
10. Travis Nelson – The Heights
11. Moraes feat. Peacemakers – For Love And Peace (For the Bar Heads (Sunset Mix))
12. The Reese Project – I Believe (Mike “Hit Man” Wilson 12″ Version)
13. CVO – Party Time

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Old school bliss!  This mix was made as a giveaway to Smartbar patrons X-mas 2006.  Limited to 150 copies.

Anamnesis

1. Electribe 101 – Inside Out (MCM Mix)
2. Virgo Four – Going Through Life
3. Groove II Groove – Move Your Feet
4. Mr. Lee – Pump That Body (Hula Mix)
5. Fingers – Dead End Alley
6. JD – Oowww
7. Forgemasters – Track With No Name (Communique Mix)
8. Annette – Dream 17 (Derrick May Mix)
9. Transcendence – Frenzy
10. The Beloved – Sun Rising
11. Electribe 101 – Talking With  Myself (Opium Dub)
12. Quazar – Day-Glo
13. Brown Hardware Inc. – Atlantis
14. Symbols & Instruments – Mood
15. Don Carlos – Alone
16. Fingers – Closer
17. Coldcut – People Hold On