Archive for the ‘Electronica’Category

Kiku / 1997

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Here’s my one and only adventure into the world of drum & bass.  I’m a fan of breakbeat, and at the time this was a well needed diversion from a long stint of house mixes.  Whenever I listen to this, I’m transported back to good old Deep Grooves in St. Louis where I acquired most of these records.  And I have to give that city props for providing me with some of my most unforgettable rave memories.  So from me to you, enjoy Kiku.  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

30

12 2010

No. 33 / 1994

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We all love our techno, especially those hidden gems form the early 90s.  And not just the Detroit and Chicago varietals, but especially those vintage blends from the UK (I believe I made this mix just so I could include LFO’s ‘Syndrome’ on it).  Techno was branded as ‘intelligent’ back then, and who can deny that about Carl Craig, Mr. Fingers or The Black Dog?!  But as they say, they just don’t make music like they used to.  Sad but true.  So here for your enjoyment, a 90 min atypical-techno excursion, so aptly titled after what was my thirty-third ‘meltdown’ series endeavor.

No. 33

SIDE 1
1. Wiwanyag Wachipi – I Don’t Want You (I Don’t Need You)
2. System 7 – Sirenes (Carl Craig Remix)
3. Psyche – From Beyond
4. Kenny Larkin – Catatonic (Stacey Pullen Remix)
5. Ghetto Brothers – Musik (FX Mix)
6. …..
7. LFO – Syndrome
8. …..
9. …..
10. M-D-Emm – Get Acidic
11. Mr. Fingers – Slam Dance
12. …..

SIDE 2
1. …..
2. BFC – Evolution
3. Kenny Larkin – Catatonic (Carl Craig Remix)
4. …..
5. …..
6. Heychild – Heychild’s Theme
7. LFO – Nurture
8. …..
9. …..
10. Rhythim Is Rhythim – Icon
11. Sterac – Sitting On Clouds
12. I.A.O. – Clan (Mongol Hordes)

13

11 2010

Change & Transformation / 1994

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Back in 1993, before the Detroit Electronic Music Festival and Movement there was World Party; a mega-event at the Joe Lewis arena in downtown Detroit in which the AAC collective were most lucky to participate.  It featured possibly the most legendary Detroit line-up one could ever hope for: Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Inner City live, D Wynn…  Unfortunately it was not well organized, well equipped or well attended.  But whatever energy World Party lacked, the after-party certainly made up for it (D Wynn definitely stole the show).  This entire experience, beginning to end, was resuscitated and resurrected, becoming this very mix I present before you.

For your listening pleasure, as side 1 begins with the haunting blips and bleeps of Model 500, just imagine standing in the cavernous lobby at the ‘ambient stage’ (two tables in front of some vinyl covered booths next to the soda and popcorn vendors) with Richie Hawtin on one side, Mike Huckaby 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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05 2010

The Glamorous Life / 2010

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A special treat for the Total M fans.  Get it while it’s hot, hot, hot!

The Glamorous Life

1. Marius – Jet Set (Ray Mang Bonus Beats)
2. Surround Sounds – Beyond The Dance (Total M Revenge Rework)
3. Madrid – Iron Ways (Bit Funk Remix)
4. Web Queawry – Searching
5. Ilija Rudman – Call Me Tonight (The Revenge 1-800-Mix)
6. Frank Solano – Get My Lovin’
7. Helsinki 78-82 – So Lifelike
8. Penguin Prison – A Funny Thing (Monarchy Remix)
9. Midnight Club – Hot Space
10. Dadahack – Hello
11. Classixx – I’ll Get You
12. Priors – What You Need (Grum Remix)
13. Sean Roman – Lick
14. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream (Treasure Fingers Remix)
15. Bit Funk – Love Scientific
16. Justin Faust – Holdin’ On
17. Röyksopp – Happy Up Here (Breakbot Remix)

27

03 2010

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)

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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.  Enjoy!

Atmospheric Audio Chair / 2010

1. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Silence Of Time
2. My Bloody Valentine – Instrumental B
3. Panda Bear – I’m Not
4. Steve Jansen & Richard Barbieri – One More Zombie
5. Robert Fripp – Midnight Blue
6. Pieter Nooten & Michael Brook – Several Times I
7. Midnight Juggernauts – Shadows (M83 Remix)
8. Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea (Blue States Full Length Mix)
9. Crisopa – Algo Cián
10. Bliss – Life On The Rooftop
11. Schlomo – 7am
12. Depeche Mode – Any Second Now (Tranquility Bass)
13. Front 242 – Sample D (Aerial Version)
14. The Human League – Toyota City
15. Steve Reich – Tokyo/Vermont Counterpoint
16. Ryonkt – Gray Sky
17. Rheingold – Überblendung
18. Slowdive – Moussaka Chaos
19. Summer Camp – I Only Have Eyes For You
20. Colourbox – Tarantula
21. Swallow – Peekaboo (Dub)
22. A Shoreline Dream – The Barrier
23. Primal Scream – Higher Than The Sun (Andrew Weatheral Mix)
24. Yellow Magic Orchestra – Loom
25. Hammock – Gold Star Mothers
26. Brian Eno – Spider And I

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 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

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02 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 Warehouse, Music Box, The Loft or Paradise Garage, at least we had MEDUSA’S. To me, that’s what Chicago was all about. Whenever I hear certain songs, I immediately get lost in memories of the sights and smells (mostly patchouli and clove cigarettes) that filled that building. Even with fake ID in pocket, Medusa’s was our haven of choice. And it continues to be an inspiration to this day. So for shits n giggles, here’s a little present celebrating one of the best clubs in Chicago. 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

DJ Total M @ 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 @ 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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For this archive dig, we venture into the sounds that fueled the Midwest raves’ remotest barns, farms and fields back in the early 90s. This mix is all about the new at the time UK progressive house sound. I sometimes can’t help but cringe when I hear mixes from this era, but they do bring back some unforgettable memories. So here we begin our time travel back to 1993 where we can relive where we were, who we were with, and most importantly what we were wearing. 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

TOM PAZEN
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MILES MAEDA
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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!  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

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 of the intelligent/ambient electronica of the 90’s.  And as it is the end of Summer, I feel the mood is apropos.  This mix is part of a quadrilogy which includes ‘Star‘, ‘Eve ryd al if e‘, and the ‘The Golden Age’.  No multitrack recording involved, just simply two turntables and a VCR for the ‘Killing Zoe’ bits.  So enjoy this original 90 minute version of the Amazing Mumford’s magical incantation, complete with the original Craig Hanke artwork.

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

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 – World War Three
6. Richard H Kirk – Lagoon West
7. ….
8. Aphex Twin – Stone In Focus
9. Jean-Michel Jarre
10. Higher Intelligence Agency – Orange

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

31

08 2009

Peaceably So / 1998

Peaceably So

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More late 80s/early 90s Chicago, Detroit, New York, UK house.  I think this was the first mixtape put out by Champion Sound in San Diego (they released all the ones up to the ‘Blessings’ mix).  It’s yet another trip down house music memory lane, an era I frequently revisit.  Good times!

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)

12

08 2009

Keep On Making Me High / 1995

Keep On Makin' Me High

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Q:  What happens when a DJ works at a record store and is sick and tired of listening to dance music all day long?
A:  …this.

Enjoy!

Keep On Making Me High

SIDE  1
1. The Black Dog – Pot Noddle
2. Control Freaks – Very Serious Smokin’
3. M.F. Outa ’National – Miles Out Of Time (Astrocentric Mix ‘n’ Beats)
4. Gescom – Mag
5. Sub Dub – Dawazangpo
6. Rockers Hi-Fi – Look For A Spark
7. The Orb – Super Nova At The End Of The Universe
8. Beach Flea – F For Fake
9. Ultramarine – English Heritage
10. The Ballistic Brothers vs The Eccentric Afro’s – Uschi’s Groove

SIDE  2
1. Tranquility Bass – Cantamilla
2. Three Sons – Jazz Sandwich
3. Slowly – Understanding the Peace
4. Crustation – Biker Trouble
5. Sandals – Lovewood
6. Supernature – It’s a Jungle
7. Sleeve – Holes In My Cheese
8. Naked Eyes – Promises, Promises
9. Massive Attack v. The Mad Professor – Spying Glass (I Spy)
10. The Ballistic Brothers vs The Eccentric Afro’s – Hustler
11. Ultramarine – Nova Scotia
12. Sleeve – Hipness

11

07 2009

Bliss / 1992

Bliss

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This is the mix that started it all–1991/92 in all its tribal/trance glory. The rave scene was just emerging in Chicago, the sound was fresh and new, and the sense of community was strong all across the Midwest. Only 200 cassettes were produced, but it somehow reached many a raver near and far. I owe much to my time on the West Coast for the music and inspiration on here. This wouldn’t exist without the help of Sasha, Barry Weaver, Mark E Quark, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina and Josh Werner for recommending/supplying many of these musical gems!

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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07 2009

Material Sound / 1996

Material Sound

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Here is a mix from 1996 made in honor of our Material party at Shelter.  The original line-up consisted of residents Josh Werner, Scott Song and myself, with promoters Erick Urenn and Colette. I left Chicago in 1995, but the night continued on having a healthy lifespan with many other resident DJs, migrating to various other clubs, remaining a mainstay in Chicago for many years. This mix is an homage to those good times at Shelter which we will always think of fondly… 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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Post Synthpunk Disco Days / 2009

PostSynthPunxDisco

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The second mix by the one and only DJ Total M.  Enjoy!

Post Synthpunk Disco Days

  1. Division Kent – The Year Of Magical Thinking (p e a c e FIRE Remix)
  2. Empire Of The Sun – We Are The People (Ted & Francis Mix)
  3. Curses! – The Deep End (Holy Ghost! Day School Dub)
  4. Clubfeet – Teenage Suicide (Eli Escobar Remix)
  5. Foals – Olympic Airways (Moscow Remix)
  6. Parallels –  Reservoir
  7. Circlesquare – Dancers (Russ Chimes vs Anoraak Remix)
  8. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
  9. Purple Crush – Marry Me
  10. CFCF – Call Girl
  11. Daroc – A Bout De Souffle
  12. The Units – High Pressure Days (Headman Rework)
  13. Mission Control – Innerspace
  14. Cut Copy – Hearts On Fire (Aeroplane Pop Remix)
  15. CFCF – Sogni Rossi
  16. Hail Social – Heaven (Anoraak Remix)
  17. Hey Champ – Cold Dust Girl
  18. Sally Shapiro – Time To Let Go (CFCF Remix)

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05 2009

Beatific Beats / 2009

Beatific Beats

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by the one and only DJ Total M…

Beatific Beats

  1. Get Famous! – Slip Away
  2. Heartbreak – Living Just For Fun
  3. Marina and The Diamonds – Obsessions (Pink Stallone Crush)
  4. Glass Candy – Beatific
  5. Beni – My Love Sees You (Classixx Remix)
  6. David Rubato – Circuit (Aeroplane Remix)
  7. Cécile Feat. Dennis Coffey – Una Domenica Italiana
  8. Appaloosa – The Day We Fell In Love
  9. Pacific! – Hold Me (Breakbot Remix)
  10. Twisted Wires – One Night At The Raw Deal
  11. Cut Copy – Far Away (The Golden Filter Remix)
  12. Junkie XL – Mad (Night) Pursuit (Anoraak Remix)
  13. Worship – Ritual Action (The Dome Part II)
  14. Sebastien Tellier – Kilometer (Donovan Remix)
  15. M83 – Kim And Jessie (Montag Remix)
  16. Sally Shapiro – Anorak Christmas (Anoraak’s Christmas Remix)
  17. Fare Soldi – Survivor
  18. The Golden Filter – Solid Gold (Extended Mix)
  19. The Twelves – Be My Crush (The Juan MacLean’s B-LIVE Rio Mix)
  20. Vyle – Possible

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05 2009