If you guys want a dope mix to peep while you're studying, at the gym, doing whatever, peep Julio Bashmore's Essential Mix for BBC's Radio 1.
You can easily find a download link...why, here's one that may work: http://mixing.dj/2011/livesets/julio-bashmore-essential-mix-sat-09-24-2011-talion/
I couldn't find any streaming...but here's a rip of one of my fav. tracks to be found on it:
too bad there's no release of it...yet (fingers crossed)
I'm trying to get back in control of my schedule and life. Maybe I never was...
In any case...I've been DJing a fair amount, and having a blast when I do. A crew was formed between the DJs who play house parties and some club stuff around campus - we're called The Foundation. It's on FB. It's super exciting...we're a crew - it feels really cool and powerful, and is definitely the direction I want to go with any DJing I do. It's a community thing for me, and this fulfills that in some way.
Also, I'm super pumped for you, Matt. It sounds like you have a lot of opportunities coming up, and I think that's so great! I'm sad I won't be there to see your growth into more public DJing.
Cos - Great job on the album! I've been listening regularly, and as I've said already: I really like it. I appreciate that you've shared it with us.
Stu, I'm glad you're groovin to our music, and I hope your studies and non-studies are going well. As I said, something's on the way. I'll keep you updated. Things are a bit crazy until this weekend passes, with the party and costume-making and all.
I'll make sure you guys see the costume.
In any case, I've been mostly getting dance music, as you could imagine. So, that's what I'm gonna add to the folder now!
1. The Juan MacLean - Happy House
I would love to say "I can't believe I didn't heard about this until a year after it came out," but I can believe it. It happens all the time. It's not even like I slept on it. I just didn't know it existed. How sad is that? Well, at least I have the happiness it brings now. I discovered the joy it could bring in some beautiful fall weather when I was in the midst of maddddd crushing on someone.
Also - this is not the full version. That's 12 minutes. I couldn't find a full 320 version. But I got the 12". It's that good for me. Also, notice the switchup toward the end. It gets so spacey and percussioney. It's fucking brillliant!
2. Weekend Express - The Afterparty
Holy fuck! This song is fucking crazy!!!! The one in the dropbox is really quiet, which is unfortunate. I'm probably gonna buy this ep cos the other two tracks are alright, but I just need it. Stillove4Music is just dope. They always have great Chi soundin stuff. Just let it take you away....
When I first heard it, I thought it couldn't get much better, at a minute and a half in...but then the bassline hit and I was just like....WUTTTTT???? So, enjoy. haha
3. Tensnake - In the End (I Want You To Cry)
I heard this on a Tensnake mix on his Soundcloud. I generally like his stuff, and this has a dope deep house feel. I also like the bassline and that weird little keyboard-ey sound that comes in. It's strange...but it works somehow. Also...did I drop his "Something About You?" If not, I'll do that, too....it drops and it's just such a dope jacking house beat. I've been getting good results with that at parties here.
4. Mark Morrison - Return of the Mack (Dave Edwards Mix)
This is my cheezy gimmicky song of the week! I found it and I was like "THIS IS GOING TO BE AWFUL." I don't think I'm wrong, necessarily. But you can't deny what some probably-LA-dwelling-beach/pool-party-going white kid can do to this song. There's something about it.
5. Keljet & Falcon Punch - Saturday Night
First - the original, Oliver Cheatham's "(Get Down) Saturday Night," is one of my favorite boogie songs. Second - Daft Punk sampled said song for "Voyager" on the Discovery album (one of my fav. songs of theirs). Third - this is an interesting take, with more contemporary electronic sounds than the original - so it has that going for it. But it's not super interesting and leaves out some of the best vocals from the original:
6. Moon Boots - Off My Mind
Matt knows how good Moon Boots can be. I played this right after the above track at the last party and it turned out really well. Dope shit! It's kinda cheezy, I guess, but I'm ok with that. I love the vocals - so simple, so effective at keeping people into it (anyone know what they're from?).
7. Carte Blanche - Jack on the Moon
I bought their White Man on the Moon EP last week. It's good shit. I also was like...fuck, Mehdi's dead. WTF? So, I've been peeping his shit recently. This track's got a good sample from an early house track I can't remember the name of...but is very obvious.... But anyway - good dance materialz.
8 & 9 - Two tracks from MAM.
Not sure who or what MAM is/are. But, I bought an EP that had these two tracks on it. Wolf + Lamb edits. It's some dope shit. One would fit right in with some Chromeo and Dam-Funk. The other I heard in a Tiger + Woods mix, I believe, and thought was OK at first....then I realized it was pretty awesome. Filler, but still pretty cool.
Anyway, I need to get to sleep so I can have a good day and night tomorrow. I still need to prepare for the set...I want to make it fun and Halloweeny, but I'm not sure how. I guess I'll have to get creative!
Hope you're all doing well and you have safe, mostly-responsible times this weekend.
Talk to you soon! And next time, it won't be so long. I've been working every day of the week for a little while and it's about to end. Let's hope that actually helps me do things I want, like keep in touch with you and others. In any case, keep holdin it down in your areas for good music, and I hope you enjoy what I've added.
Check out the box. Contained within it is a single from live recording I saw in NYC. It's Ron Carter on bass souling through a cover of "You Are My Sunshine". I loved this song when I was little and when Carter started playing it I was moved to tears.
1) Matt got his groove back; and
2) Reed's job is an anthropological excursion, making it both interesting and meaningful; and
3) Jonathan finished an ENTIRE ALBUM!!!!
Lots of Huzzahs to go around gentlemen. It's a Friday, the music is fantastic, things are looking up, [insert Timbuk3 lyrics here].
I feel like it's summer. Here's a song to celebrate.
Thanks for all the grooves gentlemen. They've been the only thing on my phone to groove to in the library!!!!
I need to thank you two guys for helping me re-discover my musical roots, specifically my love for dance music. My parents would blast thriller when I was a kid and dance with me. That had enormous influence on my love for music and dancing!
The track is "Summer Society" by KEENHOUSE. You both ought to appreciate! Definitely has a "Wanna Be Starting Something" vibe to it.
Just thought I'd inform you: I have another blog, titled "Leaving this Planet." It's not really...about music, per se. It's titled after that dope Charles Earland track of the same name, which you should check if you aren't familiar.
Anyway, I'm working at an adult boutique, porn shop - whatever you wanna call it - and I'm having an interesting time. I think about it a lot, and I figured I might as well share my thoughts with others. It seems like it could be an interesting read. I'm trying to gauge that with this first post (about my first solo shift at work), and I'd appreciate it if you read and commented, if you find anything coming up while you read.
The url is: http://consentissexy.blogspot.com/ - a fitting url, given I chose it 3 years ago, I think. It wasn't always like this - I used it for general posts. Things came up in life and I posted. I beat video games and I posted. But now, I want to be intentional about it and make it into a project. I'm working this job because it's in an area of life that interests me, but an industry I have many concerns and qualms with. There's a lot to say, and I think it might help other people to hear these things, too.
I'll get back to the regularly scheduled programming, soon. And your flight theme, Matt, has me thinking of a track I need to post (by our favorite, Crown Heights Affair, no less). I'll see what I can do.
In the meantime, keep it real, y'all. I'm glad we're doing this. I was thinking, recently, that I could use someone(s) to do weekly/bi-weekly track-or-remix-making challenges with, and perhaps we could do something along those lines. I want to learn the software I have, rather than making excuses or being lazy. I have a few ideas, so whadya say? I'm gonna check out your edit, Matt, and I'll get back to you with some ideas/feedback. I want to make an edit, too. So I'll see what I can get going with that...see if you guys have ideas. :)
"Good evening all, this is your captain speaking, DJ Miracle. Tonight should be a smooth flight, but expect a few bumps mid flight as we hit some weather over Detroit. Tonight Sue and Adele will be taking care of your beverage and relaxation. We will start off tonight with the track "Lofticries" by Purity Ring (yes...no sex 4 marriage.)
They will be opening for Neon Indian whom will be performing their songs "Polish Girl" followed by "Fallout" and closing their set with "Heart: Release."
(I'm going to be seeing Dam-Funk on the 12th. Com Truise, PurityRing, and Neon Indian on the 13th ! @ 7th St. Entry)
Adele will be coming around the cabin soon after their performances and will be serving some cool drinks for any that are looking to make this flight feel slightly lesssss....long. For those looking to warm up a little bit, she also will be offering beverages courtesy of Plastic Plates.
SUPA<3ALLNIGHT
Around 4:30am we should be nearing our final destination! YAY! so to close out our evening I have brought a special guest! A Sir Ali Jamieson on vintage synthesized chord actions for your listening pleasures.
As we touch down, I will pull out one last stop from the vault...."Heaven's Gonna Burn Your Eyes" A bit dated...but has aged well to taste.
