About
Welcome to my new blog project for sharing the array of mixes I have done over the years. I began my journey back in 1989 with college radio and have been experimenting since then with a wide spectrum of content as well as presentation. What resulted was this collection of tapes and CDs which ran the gamut of electronic music genres and trends. My goal with all mixes is to create studio-style projects which can be listened to over and over again, focusing on the art of programming and blends. Granted, none of them turned out ‘perfectly’ but they capture the essence of my vision. With the continuing evolution of music today, I feel its important to provide this history for music aficionados new and old to appreciate. So enjoy!
Hi Miles,
Not sure how often you check on these comments, but thanks for posting your old mixes. I collected all of your mix cassettes on Ok GO! back in the ’90s, in college. Apparently some people at Deep Grooves (RIP) in St. Louis knew you and stocked your tapes… I still have them, but I’ve been searching for digital versions ever since. Anyway, if you by chance have the mix called “Easy,” I’d love to listen in as well. I grew up on your mixes!
Thanks and peace,
Balazs
(in Tokyo via Boston and St. Louis before that)
Hi Miles,
How are ya? It’s been many years since we crossed paths. We had a few mutual friends in common back in the day. Lance Robertson from Deep Grooves introduced us in St.Louis back in 93-94. My bro Dan and I ran into you at the Orb tour in 94 when Derrick played afterwards. That was a great night! A few years later, I moved to Seattle and the first person I befriended was your cousin Brookley. What are the odds?
Anyway, Brookley and I traded tapes of yours back then. I traded your Bliss tape for her downtempo tape you made. I to this day can’t remember what title of it was. The cover had a rough black and white image of Jesus and the insert had and explanation that if you stare at the dot on his forehead long enough, an image would appear. Well, I can’t say it worked for me, despite trying for hours on end while listening to the mix. Lol…. Not enough Buddhist concentration I guess. The tape featured a song that had a lyric ,”Look for the spot”, which I thought was very clever on your part.
So, I would have to say that is my favorite downtempo mix I ever had in my collection. Yes, that’s right, over the years it was misplaced it. Is there any chance it will make it out from the Maeda archives?
That would be most excellent.
I hope life is treating you well.
namaste
Kenobi
I have this mix called “easy”. I definitely think it should be posted here cos it’s my fave
in fact they have it on thescenesaver.
I wonder if anyone here could id the tune stuck in between side A and side B after the ram project one.
damn that mix was good
hey miles… was wondering if you could post your mix ‘gee your beats sound terrific’.. from my memory, i think this was the one that had the mix of ‘the word is love’ that i still have yet to find to this day!!! if you could post a track list as well please it’d be oh so appreciated.. thanks!!
Thank you all for your posts/requests. I intend to have everything in my archives on here at some point, plus any new mixes (like the Total M projects). To keep my sanity, I’ll be posting them every 2 weeks or so. Thank you in advance for your patience! I’m working on getting these up next (in no particular order):
cosmic disco evolution
hybridization
xanaxdu
the golden age
star
isness
kiku
easy
gee, your beats sound terrific
lite-brite
blessings
and a few of the earlier breakbeat/rave mixes (oh yes indeed!)
There are still more, so stay tuned and enjoy!
=]
Miles
this is a wonderful way to share all your accomplishments in the art of DJing. I know I will have weeks of entertainment and remembering those early years we all had in Chi-town. THe house of Love, the small parties and after parties. Wishing you the best as always….safe journey
PS. Thanks for the photo of the old passes
Hey Miles,
Could you drop me an email regarding the mixes we have up of you at ravearchive.com? Didn’t realize you were doing this and I don’t want to step on any toes. If you’re cool with us hosting your older mixes (1990-2001), I’d love to upgrade the source material too!
Killer site and I love the commentary and tracklists.
Cheers!
Adam
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS!
Bliss and CDE rarely were unplayed in the times of sunrise drives back from who knows where. Totally destroyed now by wear; Bliss to the point of being happy to find a reissue.
Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but; any chance of adding Electribal Skull Dubbery and Uncontrollable Falling Down to the to do list? I’ve got 12 all original tapes and didn’t see those mentioned anywhere.
18 years ago? Wow was that fun!
I was doing an online search for “Atlantic Fusion” and “Don’t Fail Me Now”. I found the song in one of your mixes. I’d love to showcase your work and point people in your direction. My audience will love the sounds. Love your work and much respect.
dj come of age
djcomeofage@yahoo.com
Mr. Miles Maeda,
Good for you, sir! Captial idea. I was actually searching the internet to track down one of your older mixes (“Us,” specifically – cassette anything is difficult to find), and though I couldn’t find it here, it was good to see a lot of other mixes were.
Take care and all the best!