Meltdown 15 / 1992

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Delving once again into the Meltdown series, this breakbeat gem adventures heavily into the dub and reggae influenced tracks which eventually evolved into ‘jungle’.  This was when you could clearly hear the differentiation from the house/techno inspired breakbeats.  Ah, the memories…back when raves were fun.  Enjoy this little time capsule of UK rydims.

Meltdown 15

SIDE 1
1. Rhythm Section – Perfect Love 2am
2. Force Mass Motion – V.N.E.
3. 2 Bad Mice – Hold It Down (Remix)
4. Urban Shakedown – Some Justice
5. DJ Scoobie – King Basshead!
6. Nick O.D. – Jazzy Hardcore
7. Phuture Assassins – Future Sound
8. Krome & Time – Sound Is For The Underground
9. DMS – Vengeance
10. Projet 1 – Roughneck
11. Manix – Try To Love Me

SIDE 2
1. Criminal Minds – A Vision Of Dread
2. 2 Da Core – Love Thy Brother
3. 2 Bad Mice – Drumscare
4. Krome & Time – Manic Stampede
5. Phuture Assassins – Rydim Come Forward
6. Nu-Matic – It’s Strange (Dances Are Changin’)
7. Nick O.D. – Ruff Dub
8. Criminal Minds – Presence
9. Project 1 – Can’t Take The Heartbreak
10. Younghead – Bad Bad Man
11. 2 Bad Mice – Bomb Scare (Remix)

01

03 2010

Atmospheric Audio Chair / 2010

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We continue the new year with another reunification of the Atmospheric Audio Chair collective, direct from the tundra of wintery Chicago.  Here is presented a generous collection of canorous compositions which spans the gamut from YMO to MBV to M83.  Perfect for studying for exams, babysitting the neighbor’s kids, and a great conversation starter at dinner parties.  Playlist to be posted soon, plus the set of DJ Tom Pazen for more adventures in ambience.  Enjoy!

17

02 2010

Eve ryd ayl if e / 1995

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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!

Eve ryd ayl if e

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

02

02 2010

SOLID TOKYO / 2010

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Happy New Year!  It’s 2010, and to usher in this new decade here’s a special 1:20 min of fun direct from Tokyo.  Enjoy!

SOLID TOKYO

1. Was (Not Was) – Out Come The Freaks
2. Coati Mundi – No More Blues
3. Phil Weeks vs Krakatoa – Superjenn
4. IKE – Docs Edit
5. The Jackeens – Plastic Bert
6. Phil Weeks & Josh Moog – Back In Effect (MM Edit)
7. Sebastian Gamboa – Feel It
8. LaShay – All By Myself (Spen’s MuthaFunkin Music Mix)
9. The Heller & Farley Project – We Built This House
10. Lil’ Louis – French Kiss (MM Edit)
11. Mr. V & Alix Alvarez – Move
12. Gel Abril – Spells Of Yoruba
13. Miles Maeda – Mama Say
14. Luciano – Los Ninos De Fuera
15. DJ T. – Dis
16. Jay ‘Sinister’ & Louis Vega – Bittersweet Love Affair (Agev Munsen Remix)
17. Jerome Sydenham – Ecoute
18. DJ Sneak – Just A Good Party
19. Miles Maeda – Dancin’ To The Beat
20. Jasper Street Company – A Feeling
21. Madison Ave. – Don’t Call Me Baby (Dronez Mix)
22. Mighty Dub Katz – Just Another Groove
23. Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Far Beyond (Recloose Mix)

16

01 2010

My Medusa’s Life! / 2009

Medusa's

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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

15

12 2009

Stand Right, Walk Left / 1998

stand left walk right

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Here is my airport moving walkway inspired mix ‘Stand Right, Walk Left’.  The designer must have thought he was overseas where they stand ‘left’ and walk ‘right’.  Ooops.  The songs here are left to play out with the focus being less on overlapping blends and more on the spacial and textural elements of each track.  It’s definitely one of the deeper mixes I have done and is part of the era of mixes (Painting, Material Sound, At 7am Hovering, Peaceably So, Gee Your Beats Sound Terrific) that were created up at the mountain yoga retreat where I had been studying/living at the time.  So if you’re having the kind of day where you’re feeling to let the busyness of life pass you on the left (or right…), these 90 minutes are for you.

Stand Right, Walk Left

SIDE 1
1. Kim English – Learn 2 Luv (François K’s “Atmospheric Mood” Mix)
2. Melissa Bell – Surrender (Late Night Dub)
3. USG – Ncameu (Cocoinstra)
4. Lisa Stansfield – The Line (Ian O’Brien’s Desert Funk Mix)
5. Toothpick – Soulside
6. D*Note – Waiting Hopefully (Faze Action Dub)
7. Fingers Inc. – Distant Planet (Dub Mix)
8. Kevin Yost – Days Like These
9. Global Communication – The Groove

SIDE 2
1. Chris Brann – Journey To The Center
2. Mateo & Matos – Spiritual Journey
3. JT Donaldson and Chris Penny – Changing Times
4. Chez Damier – Close
5. Kevin Yost – 2 Wrongs Making It Right
6. House Of 909 – Love Of God (Future Soul Orchestra Remix)
7. D*Note – Lost & Found (Spiritual Union Vocal)
8. JT Donaldson – The Breeze

30

11 2009

Star / 1995

Star

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Here we have Star from 1995, the third mix tape from a series of four (the other three being Eve ryd ayl if e, The Golden Age, and A La Peanut Budder Sandwiches).  A lot of mixes were either on 60 or 90 minute cassettes before this era, but some of us decided to super-size it and give the boys n girls 100.  And in those extra minutes I’ve squeezed in some favorites (I just noticed that both sides end with Carl Craig and Masters at Work productions!).  So enjoy the extra 10 minutes of star dusted (and remastered) musics.

Star

SIDE 1
1. D*Note – The Garden of Earthly Delights
2. Ron Trent – Tribal Affair
3. Daniel Wang – Not Feeling It
4. Johnny Fiasco – Funkies Funk
5. Earth People – Reach Up To Mars
6. Beach Flea – Stegosaurus
7. Chris & Derrick – Am
8. Nuages – Move
9. Baby Ford – Ford Trax
10. Beach Flea – Jerky Turkey
11. Trique – Jazz The Sea Turtle
12. Modal – Woke Up
13. Sade – Shelter Me
14. Lou2 – Freaky
15. 69 – Sub Seducer
16. Saint Etienne – Nothing Can Stop Us Now

SIDE 2
1. Romanthony – Ministry Of Love
2. F-Action – Closer
3. Jark/Prongo – Bad Beat
4. Trancesetters – None Of The Above
5. Purveyors of Fine Funk – They Are Among Us
6. Neal Howard – To Be Or Not To Be
7. Derrick Carter – Feel Love
8. Al Mack – The Village Of Vanguards
9. Joshua – Worry No More
10. The Foot Club – Driftwood
11. Basco – Ckkel
12. Mind Control Music – M.C.M.
13. Boo Williams – Blast Off
14. Shake & Claude Young
15. Mister Monday – Future Present
16. The Brand New Heavies – Close To You

07

11 2009

DJ Total M Live @ Art Bar / 2009

Total M Live

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DJ Total M strikes again!  Over 90 minutes of euro/electro-pop goodness both old and new.  Play it for your friends, your downstairs neighbors, the people waiting for the bus…  Perfect for getting any party started right.  Enjoy!

DJ Total M / Live @ Art Bar

1. Desire – Mirror Mirror
2. Major Lazer – Cash Flow (Classixx Glass Bottom Dub Mix)
3. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
4. Cut Copy – Hearts On Fire
5. Holy Ghost! – I Will Come Back (Classixx Acapulco Nights Version)
6. Pacific! – Hold Me (Breakbot Remix)
7. The League Unlimited Orchestra – Things That Dreams Are Made Of
8. Richard X – Finest Dreams
9. Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (Donovan Remix)
10. Charlie – Spacer Woman
11. Vicious Pink – Cccan’t You See (Exxxtended Re-mixxx)
12. Depeche Mode – Nodisco (Peter Black Mix)
13. Jomanda – Make My Body Rock (Basic Mix)
14. The Phenomenal Handclap Band – You’ll Disappear (Munk Remix)
15. Marchand – Starlove
16. Junkie XL – Mad (Night) Pursuit (Anoraak Remix)
17. Cut Copy – Far Away (The Golden Filter Remix)
18. CFCF – Sogni Rossi
19. The Quick – Zulu (Edit)
20. Klein & M.B.O. – The M.B.O. Theme
21. John Rocca – I Want It To Be Real (Extended Version Edit)
22. Yazoo – Situation
23. Charles B – Lack Of Love
24. The Golden Filter – Thunderbird
25. Keenhouse – Ari-es
26. Weird Tapes – The Heavens
27. College – She Never Came Back
28. LexiconDon – Heart Attack (Diamond Cut Remix)
29. Barbara Mason – Another Man (12″ Instrumental Edit)

30

10 2009

Tranceducer: Meltdown 17 / 1992

Rave On 1992

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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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10 2009

Cosmic Disco Evolution / 1993

Cosmic Disco Evolution

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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

12

10 2009

Chicago, Chill Out! / 2009

aac chicago

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If AAC at Millennium Park lasted all day long, this is what it could have sounded like.  20 minutes per DJ really does no justice!  Just added a set from Tom Pazen, now awaiting something from Josh for a full immersive experience.  Then you can spend a few hours in your favorite La-Z-Boy, hammock, or k-hole and soak it all in.  Play at low to mid volume, and on as many speakers as possible.  Enjoy!

04

10 2009

“Gee, Your Beats Sound Terrific” / 1998

gee your beats sound terrific!!

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The past few posts have adventured more into the dreamy, etherial musical realms.  So let’s pick it up a bit with something you can sink your teeth into.  This (I believe) was the second release in the Champion Sound series, back from 1998 with the original b/w artwork.  And if you didn’t catch the memo, this (along with the other previous cassette mixes) have been remastered by yours truly.  So get downloading, and enjoy…!

“Gee, Your Beats Sound Terrific”

SIDE 1
1. Ultra Nate – Found A Cure (Mood II Rascal Seach Dub)
2. Mr. James Barth & A.D. – Above The Skyline
3. G. Flame & Mr. G – De Bunk
4. Olav Basoski – House Of Wood
5. G. Flame & Mr. G – Taken It
6. Projam – More
7. Azymuth – The Quest (Roc Hunter Supafat Re-rub)
8. Sanasol vs Ozzy – Seveneleven (closedonsundaysmix)
9. Jammin’ Unit – Untitled
10. Dialect – Sitting In The Sun
11. Edward Louis – Holy Spirit
12. Microman – Stay In Bed (Flowingpad Mix)
13. Norma Jean Bell – Dreams
14. Sade – Haunt Me (Dub)

SIDE 2
1. Secret Sounds – Get It Together
2. Richard F – Good Love (Da Dronez Dub)
3. Paul Johnson – White Winds
4. David Ospina – Love Rhythm
5. Bob Sinclair – Vision of Paradise
6. Naked Music NYC – It’s Love (Joshua’s Mo’ Musique)
7. Fred Everything – Watcha Gonna Do (Dub)
8. Voices Of Life – The Word Is Love (Mood II Swing Dub)
9. Violet Trax – Don’t You (Kojak Mix)
10. Funkshun – Feel Real (Lust Mix)
11. The Deep – Classio’s Theme
12. Weezie Jefferson – The Smack
13. Romantnhony – Get It 2 Getha

30

09 2009

A La Peanut Budder Sandwiches / 1995

a la peanut budder sandwiches

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In the spirit of our recent Atmospheric Audio Chair show in Chicago, I’m inspired to share more intelligent/ambient electronica of the 90’s.  And since it’s the end of summer (here in the northern hemisphere at least), I feel the mood is apropos.  This mix is part of a quadrilogy which includes the house mix ‘Star’, the electronica mix ‘eve ryd al if e’, and the ambient mix ‘The Golden Age’; all capturing a quality and style that segues nicely into each other.  It was a question at one point whether or not I used any multitrack recording to do this.  Answer: no way Jose!  It was simply two turntables and, yes, a VCR (for the ‘Killing Zoe’ bits).  It’s all the magic of the music (complete with the original Craig Hanke artwork!).  So enjoy the full, original 90 minute version of the Amazing Mumford’s magical incantation, ‘A La Peanut Budder Sandwiches’!

A La Peanut Budder Sandwiches

SIDE 1
1. Beach Flea – Stegosaurus
2. Nightmares On Wax – Back In Time
3. Massive Attack vs Mad Professor – Backward Sucking
4. The Black Dog – Raxmus/Bolt 1
5. St. Etienne – Western Wind/Tankerville
6. Massive Attack vs Mad Professor – Moving Dub
7. Closer – Rites Of Spring
8. Sub Dub – Babylon Unite Pt. II
9. Hemp Ricks – Feedback
10. Sapien – Gato De Oro (Original Rockers Mix)
11. Ultramarine – Discovery

SIDE 2
1. Sandals – Open
2. Villa America – Highway (Original Rockers Mix)
3. Spin Kids – On & On
4. Palm Skin Prod. – Slipper Suite
5. Coco, Steel & Lovebomb – Harlem
6. UNKLE – Sassafras (Plaid Mix)
7. Control Freaks – The Coup Is This
8. Original Rockers – What A Life
9. Beach Flea – F For Fake
10. Ultramarine – Hooter
11. Transglobal Underground – Temple Head
12. Masters At Work – Justa “Li’l” Dope

21

09 2009

Sunshower / 2000

Sunshower

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Here is the mid-tempo Sunshower mix with original artwork.  And yes, the title was indeed inspired by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band.  I believe I did this one in Colette’s basement in Chicago.  This was an exercise in keeping the pace at a casual jaunt, using rich textures, colorful instrumentation, and having a ‘Sunday afternoon in the park’ mood.  It’s one of those projects I felt turned out quite well from start to finish.  So enjoy a little Sunshower one sunny afternoon – bask yourself in its rays, soak it up, drink it in…Enjoy!

Sunshower

SIDE 1
1. Solaris Heights – Fusique Subfusion
2. Karma – High Priestess (King Britt Mix)
3. Moodyman – Black Mahogany
4. Chris Simmons – All Souled Out
5. Kevin McKay – Don’t Turn Your Back On Me
6. Alex Kid – Esmeralda
7. Dub Tribe – What You Feel In Your Heart
8. Iz & Diz – What We Need
9. A Man Called Adam – All My Favorite People
10. Pepe Bradock – Deep Burnt

SIDE 2
1. YMC – Last Stop
2. Al Royale – Giddy Heights
3. Crazy Penis – Starwar
4. Demon – Lil’ Fuck (Etienne de Crecy Mix)
5. Blue Six – Music And Wine
6. Paul Jays – Highly Superstitious
7. Sunday Brunch – Midsummer Day
8. Oscar – Respect To The Old School
9. Joshua – The Breeze
10. Crazy Penis – Smoothin Groovin
11. Andres – Come Join The Party

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09 2009

Savasana / 1993

Savasana

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The early 90s gave birth to some of the most memorable chill-out music, and we did our best to harness it at the Atmospheric Audio Chair parties.  Our love and passion brought us together in the dead of winter back in 1992 where we and other weekend-worn ravers would huddle together on a Sunday night and savor the sounds that up until now only filled our living rooms and headphones.  A very special treat was having the chill-out guru himself, Mixmaster Morris, as a guest at AAC.   This mix was definitely inspired by that first appearance, which made quite an impression on us all.  So enjoy this 90 minute journey into deep electronic relaxation…

Savasana

SIDE1
1. Tranquility Bass – They Came In Peace
2. David Sylvian – Answered Prayers
3. ….
4. Brian Eno – Tal Coat
5. Aphex Twin – Lichen
6. Kenny Larkin – Tedra
7. Irresistible Force – Mountain High (Live)
8. L. Subramaniam – Wandering Saint
9. BFC – Sleep

SIDE2
1. Tangerine Dream – Phaedra
2. ….
3. System 7 – Faydeaudeau
4. Voyager – Arrival (Edit)
5. Richard H Kirk – Worldwar Three
6. ….
7. ….
8. ….
9. Jean-Michel Jarre
10. Higher Intelligence Agency – Orange

Please excuse any errors and/or omissions with the track listing…

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08 2009

At 7am, Hovering / 1996

At 7am, Hovering

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By popular demand, here is for your listening enjoyment!

At 7am, Hovering

SIDE 1
1. Kevin Yost – Amor Unico
2. Spend The Night With Me
3. Paris Red – Git Wit Me (Roach Motel Remix)
4. SNK – Feel It (Kerri Chandler Remix)
5. Ricky Bradshaw – Higher
6. F Communications
7. Honey Drop – Drop
8. Mood II Swing – Do It Your Way
9. Circulation – Memory
10. The S.J.U. Project
11. All Night
12. Blaze – Love Comes Around
13. Terence Trent D’Arby – Do You Love Me Like You Say? (MAW Mix)
14. The Reese Project – Free At Last

SIDE 2
1. Andrew Pearce vs. Urban Soul Gallery – Day By Day
2. Ron Allen – Whispers
3. Fresh And Low – My Mission
4. ….
5. Motorbass – Bad Vibes (D. Mix)
6. ….
7. Herbert – Non-Stop
8. Glory B. – Come As You Are
9. Kerri Chandler
10. The S.J.U. Project
11. Skee W. – Get That Down Pat
12. Circulation – Patterins
13. Roach Motel – The Right Time
14. Herbert – Shuffler
15. Nicole – Runnin’ Away (Todd Edwards Mix)

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08 2009

Peaceably So / 1998

Peaceably So

SIDE 1
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More late 80s/early 90s Chicago, Detroit, New York, and UK house.  This mix is from the era of the Champion Sound mix tape series.  Included is the original artwork with the original Ok Go Productions logo (a la Biped designs).  It’s yet another trip down house music memory lane.  Enjoy!

Peaceably So

SIDE  1
1. Saint Etienne – Stoned To Say The Least
2. ESP – It’s You
3. Electribe 101 – Talking With Myself
4. Baby Ford – Ford Trax
5. DSR – Trust City
6. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra – Feel The Love Magic
7. Jungle Wonz – Time Marches On
8. Tech Trax Inc. – Feel The Love
9. Quartz – Meltdown II
10. Mr. Fingers – Mystery Of Love
11. Nightmares On Wax – I’m For Real
12. Frankie Knuckles presents Satoshi Tomiie – Tears

SIDE 2
1. Tom Tom Club – Sunshine And Ecstasy (Feel My Heartbeat)
2. Simply Red – Something Got Me Started
3. Kym Sims – Take My Advice
4. D Mob – That’s The Way Of The World
5. Tasty Treats – Got To Believe
6. Blacksmith – Get Back To Love
7. Electribe 101 – Electribal Memories
8. Eddie Flashin’ Fowlkes – Mr. E
9. Mr. Fingers – What About This Love?
10. Sounds Of Blackness – The Pressure
11. Nightmover – Agua De Beber (Di Ba Da)
12. 808 State – Cobra-Bora (Shortcut)

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08 2009

Mix Discos Mutantes / 2009

Mix Discos Mutantes

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Broadcast date: August 4th 2009

Presented on Niklas’ Discos Mutantes radio show.  Enjoy!

Mix Discos Mutantes

1. Jones Girls – Nights Over Egypt
2. Sister Sledge – Thinking Of You
3. Grace Jones – Pull Up To The Bumper (Dub Edit)
4. Goldie Alexander – Spend My Life With You
5. Cheryl Lynn – Encore
6. Gwen Guthrie – Hopscotch (Instrumental Edit)
7. Rene & Angela – I Love You More
8. Marta Acuna – Dance, Dance, Dance
9. Toto feat. Cheryl Lynn – Georgie Porgie (Long Version)
10. Starshine – All I Need Is You (Instrumental)
11. Odyssey – Inside Out
12. Gwen Guthrie – Seventh Heaven (US Remix)
13. Kid Creole & The Coconuts – I’m A Wonderful Thing, Baby (Extended)
14. Plastic Bertrand – Stop Ou Encore (Ron Hardy Re-edit)
15. The Earons – Land Of Hunger
16. Imagination – Just An Illusion

04

08 2009

Done And Done / 1995

done and done

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This mix was created the winter of 1995 yet exudes a sunny, disco-inspired temperment.  Many speculated that the title inferred my retirement as a DJ.  Some thought it simply a cheeky reference to the much quoted Simpsons (at least one other mix was so inspired and titled).  Maybe it was a bit of both…  Regardless, the collection of music marks many of these artists’ most sumptuous achievements (who can deny the excellence of this era of the Cajual label, Moodyman, Carl Craig and Rob Mello).

Enjoy!

Done And Done

SIDE 1
1. Nature Boys – Awake (Batamania Mix)
2. Kingdom Come – Jungle Bliss
3. Aqua Bassino – Wanna Dance
4. Mike Delgado – My State Of Mind
5. Brand New Heavies – Close To You (MAW Mood Dub)
6. Jonny L – This Time (Carl Craig Mix)
7. Johnny D & Nicky P – Twice Loved (Henry St. Anthem)
8. Fresh & Low – Interlude
9. Clatterbox
10. …
11. JohNick – Tales Of Jerry Morbid
12. Atlantic Fusion – Don’t Fail Me Now
13. Nyles Arrington – Flute Song
14. Blaze – Funky Music
15. Braxton Holmes – O Sometimes
16. Flexitone – The Pulse Of Evolution

SIDE 2
1. Ratcliffe – Back To The City
2. Disco Elements – So Warm Inside (I’m Burning Up)
3. Norma Jean Bell – I Like The Things You Do For Me (Moodyman Mix)
4. Jump Cutz
5. GU – Take Me Back
6. Theo Parrish – Lake Shore Drive
7. Jump Cutz
8. Nick Jones
9. Kenny Dixon Jr. – Don’t You Want My Love
10. DJ Food – Peace
11. …
12. AWeX – It’s Our Future (Blake Baxter’s House Mix)
13. Prince – Erotic City
14. Mood II Swing – Function

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07 2009

Live @ Stompy, San Francisco / 2000

stompy

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Being here in San Francisco has inspired me to post this live set, recorded at the STOMPY party back in February of 2000.  I believe it was at the Barneveld space which had a nice warehouse feel with a delectable sound system.  These parties have a certain nostalgia for me, as it was my first SF gig in ‘95 back when it was called Stompy Stomp.  This recording is extra special!  Aside from being raw and unedited, I challenge you to figure out why…

Enjoy!  And thanks to the entire STOMPY crew, both past and present!!

(below is the track list off the top of my head…)

Live @ Stompy

1. Free Energy – Teach Me To Fly
2. Wamdue Productions – Track Two
3. 2nd Shift – What Gets You By
4. Majestika – Mind Magic
5. …
6. Idjut Boys – Oh La La (Crispin J. Glover remix)
7. Blaze – Wishing You Were Here (A Vision For Jane mix)
8. Johnny D & Nicky P – Fly
9. …
10. …
11. Ron Trent / Joshua / Abacus / Chez Damier – Untitled
12. Bernard Badie – Love Explosion
13. Boo Williams – Big Fat Woman 2000
14. The Messenger

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07 2009