Music Sounds Better With You

Making Progress

2010-02-27T22:01:00.001Z

"Making Progress"

1. WILLIAMS - Love On A Real Train [Williams Odyssey Mix]
2. CALVIN HARRIS - Flashback [Eric Prydz Remix]
3. JAY KAY - Twist
4. JAY KAY - The Dream
5. DJ RAP - Give It All Away [Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix]
6. SULTAN & NED SHEPARD - One Day
7. PAUL HARRIS - The Take [Sultan & Ned Shepard Dub Mix]
8. SULTAN & NED SHEPARD - Block Party
9. ALBIN MYERS - Times Like These [EDX's Indian Summer Remix]
10. EDX- Casa Grande
11. DOSEM - Beach Kisses [Joris Voorn Green Mix]
12. DANA BERGQUIST & PEDER G - Djakarta
13. SOLILA - Blazing

Funkelectro

2010-01-31T22:23:00.003Z

"Funkelectro"

1. RELATION - Your Tiny Mind [Lifelike Remix]
2. FRED FALKE- Back To Stay
3. EXAMPLE - Watch The Sun Come Up [Kurd Maverick Remix]
4. JOHN DAHLBACK - Autumn
5. JULIEN JABRE - Vicious Circle [John Dahlback Remix]
6. YAZOO - Don't Go [Sebastien Leger Bootleg]
7. NORMAN DORAY & ALBIN MYERS - Drink 'N' Dial
8. DAKOTA - Roxy '84 [Michael Cassette Remix]
9. SEBASTIEN DRUMS & AVICII - Even
10. PHONAT - Set Me Free [Avicii Remix]
11. MUZIKJUNKI & MARCO DEN HELD - Red Snapper [Danila Remix]

Kandilicious

2009-10-20T10:44:00.000Z

It was about ten years ago that I really started getting into house music. Initially, I bought the odd CD single, songs I'd heard in the charts. Then one day, I still can't remember how, I came across Disco Kandi 4, "a glittering selection of the sexiest disco house and uplifting US garage".

Unmixed, full length tracks, music I hadn't heard before that was far better than most of the chart hits, all in a nifty-looking package with sexy artwork. It was everything the Ministry of Sound Annuals weren't and I loved it. I soon sought out the first three in the series and caught up with Beach House, Nu Cool and anything else on the Hed Kandi label DJ and promoter Mark Doyle had so lovingly put together.

For my money, the golden age was between 2000 and 2003. After Ministry of Sound bought the label in 2006 it quickly went downhill, with the exclusive little-known tunes replaced by populist chart rubbish and the inimitable artwork by Jason Brooks imitated really badly. Doyle started up the Fierce Angel label which in some ways carried on where the original Hed Kandi left off and all power to him. But while the disco house style of the early noughties has lost its glitterball sparkle in recent years, those original songs, some funky, some pure disco are as fresh as ever.

To celebrate precisely those tunes I've put together a mix of some of my favourites from that era. As I chose them, I obviously think they're all brilliant, but I'd like to highlight a couple of lesser known tracks. 'Do You Love Me' by Mademoiselle is the epitome of 'nu disco' and without a hint of a sample this reprises some classic '70s disco sounds together with some 21st century beats and tasty vocoder business. '69 Overdrive' by Spice is an altogether nastier concoction, with a thumping bass and funky guitar licks.

"Kandilicious"

1. ALAN BRAXE & FRED FALKE - Intro [Original Club Mix]
2. HAKAN - Sugartown
3. MANGE LE FUNK - I Still Want You [Liquid People Vox Mix]
4. JAMIROQUAI - Little L [Bob Sinclar Remix]
5. PHATS & SMALL - Change [Extended Mix]
6. THE SUPERMEN LOVERS - Starlight [Original 12" Version]
7. MADEMOISELLE - Do You Love Me [Original Club Mix]
8. STARS ON 54 - If You Could Read My Mind [Original Club Mix]
9. JAKATTA - American Dream [Joey Negro Club Edit]
10. SPICE - 69 Overdrive [Timo Maas Mix]
11. SIMPSON TUNE - Bring It Down [Da BMR's Club Rework]

Moonlight Firedance

2009-10-03T20:04:00.001Z

It's autumn! Time for a new mix.

Kicking off with a fantastic Scissor Sisters-style track from Australian band Empire of the Sun, 'Moonlight Firedance' is a bouncy blend of vocal stompers and tough beats . Particular favourites of mine include the funky piano-led 'Son of 91', and the Michael Cassette remix of 'Sophie', which sounds like the lovechild of 'Waiting For A Star To Fall' by Boy Meets Girl and some as yet created Pryda track. Awesome stuff.

'Moonlight Firedance'

1. EMPIRE OF THE SUN - We Are The People [Crazy P Remix UK Edit]
2. DBN FT. MADITA - Asteroidz [Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix]
3. JAMES ASH - Son of 91 [TV Rock & Luke Chable Remix]
4. LATE NIGHT ALUMNI - You Can Be The One [Sultan & Ned Shepard Remix]
5. THE TEMPER TRAP - Sweet Disposition [Axwell & Dirty South Remix]
6. TANDU & MIKE MASH - Firedance [Hard Rock Sofa Remix]
7. CLUB 84 - Sophie [Michael Cassette Remix]
8. PRYDA - Alfon
9. SOUR GRAPES - Stay For Now [Sandro Monte Remix]
10.MICHAEL CASSETTE - Moonlight Runner
11. DIRTY SOUTH, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO & DAVID GUETTA FT. JULIE MCKNIGHT - How Soon Is Now [Extended Version]

The Michael Cassette track 'Moonlight Runner' is being given away for free so if you like it, just click on the link above. Free music!

5k Piano Mix

2009-10-03T18:25:00.003Z

I’ve put together a little mix to listen to when I’m running my weekly 5k. It’s only 25 minutes long but it’s a nice bit of uplifting piano house.

5k Piano Mix

1. TOM MIDDLETON - Remember The Love
2. JOONAS HAHMO - Cocktail Bar
3. ARNO COST - Cyan
4. ERIC PRYDZ - Pjanoo

Happy running/listening!

Melodream

2009-06-20T22:23:00.009Z

It's been a while but here is my latest blend of dark, uplifting, vocal, progressive, melodic house. That's right, it's the usual smorgasbord of styles and indeed it's a proper league of nations with representatives from France, Sweden, Greece, Australia, England, USA, Italy, and the Netherlands all contributing to this tasty little platter of electronic heaven.

My own personal favourites are '1986', a cheeky little remix of 'Can't Get Enough' from Henrik B, and some magical Eric Prydz offerings to finish. Oh, and I bet you can't keep still when 'Cyan' gets going...

"Melodream"

Time: 64:55
File size: 59.43MB

1. VANGELIS - Main Titles [Blade Runner]
2. DIRTY SOUTH - Alamo
3. STEVE ANGELLO, AXWELL, SEBASTIAN INGROSSO, LAIDBACK LUKE - Leave The World Behind
4. CEDRIC GERVAIS - Mauri's Dream
5. THOSE USUAL SUSPECTS - Shadows [Norman Doray Mix]
6. ARNO COST - Cyan
7. MICHAEL FEINER - Saturday Night [Arno Cost Remix]
8. P8 - 1986
9. SOULSEARCHER - Can't Get Enough [Henrik B Remix]
10. PRYDA - Lift
11. PRYDA - Melo

Synergy

2009-01-24T11:32:00.002Z

Happy New Year!

There are some absolutely cracking tunes in this mix which I've called 'Synergy' not just because I like using 'long' words (although there is that) but also because it's relevant. As you know, synergy is used described a situation where the final outcome of a system is greater than the sum of its parts. And in this case, the original parts - Axwell, Cost, Dahlback, Leger especially - were pretty good in the first place.

'Synergy'

http://www.zshare.net/audio/628739292cbf8afb/

Time: 71:47

1. ATTIC - Flash In The Night [Henrik B Remix]
2. SEBASTIEN LEGER & CHRIS LAKE - Ghost
3. ADELE - Hometown Glory [Axwell Remode]
4. ARNO COST - Darling Harbour
5. DAHLBACK & COST - Golden Walls
6. STOCKHOLM SYNDROME - Make You Whole [TV Rock Remix]
7. HOTT 22 FT. BONNIE BAILEY - No Promises [Thomas Gold Dub]
8. JOHN DAHLBACK - Pyramid [Dirty South Remix]
9. AXWELL & SEBASTIAN INGROSSO - Together
10. HENRIK B - Waenern
11. STONEBRIDGE - SOS [Henrik B Remix]

Easy Does It

2008-10-26T20:53:00.004Z

This was my first (and so far only) attempt at a chill out mix. It's ideal for the morning after the night before or if you just fancy something a bit more relaxing than the usual house bangers.

It's a couple of years old but I still listen to it quite a lot which suggests it's got some longevity. So sit up, put your feet back behind your ears, and relax yourself...

"Easy Does It"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6059316224903956/

1. A.R. RAHMAN - Mumbai Theme Tune
2. TALVIN SINGH - Traveller [Kid Loco's Once Upon A Time In The East Mix]
3. GROOVE ARMADA FT. RICHIE HAVENS - Hands Of Time
4. JAKATTA - Feeling Blue
5. AFTERLIFE - Sunrise
6. KINOBE - Slip Into Something More Comfortable
7. ZERO 7 - Red Dust
8. AIR - Ce Matin La
9. THE ORB - Star 6 & 789
10. FREAK POWER - Turn On, Tune In, Find Joy
11. SANTESSA - Eyes On You [4hero Mix]
12. LEVITATION - More Than Ever People
13. GROOVE ARMADA - Inside My Mind (Blue Skies)

PS The photo used in this artwork is part of an ice cave on the Franz Josef glacier in New Zealand. So it's proper chill out music, see? We don't just throw this thing together you know...

Equinox

2008-10-17T18:22:00.004Z

This is the new version now re-recorded, re-mastered and with three additional tracks. It's dark, it's autumnal, it's...

"Equinox"

http://rapidshare.com/files/155016120/Equinox.mp3.html

1. AXWELL & DIRTY SOUTH - Open Your Heart [Vocal Mix]
2. HENRIK B - Klyftamon
3. TV ROCK FT. RUDY - Been A Long Time [Axwell Remode]
4. ANDREA DORIA & LXR - Beauty Of Silence [Inpetto Full Vox Mix]
5. JOHN DAHLBACK - World Of Love [Club Mix]
6. ROBBIE RIVERA - Back To Zero [Juicy Miami Vocal Mix]
7. HYBRID - Finished Symphony [Deadmau5 Remix]
8. MORGAN PAGE - The Longest Road [Deadmau5 Remix]
9. MORGAN PAGE - Call My Name [Thomas Gold Remix]
10. CHICANE & NATASHA BEDINGFIELD - Bruised Water [Mischa Daniels Club Mix]
11. INKFISH & DAVID WEST - Hello Piano [Sebastien Leger Remix]

Pryda minimix

2008-10-15T09:52:00.004Z

I did a test recording last night in a bid to crack my recording problems. This is the result.

"Pryda minimix"

http://rapidshare.com/files/154200106/Pryda_minimix.mp3.html

1. PRYDA - Balaton
2. PRYDA - Frankfurt
3. PRYDA - Wakanpi
4. PRYDA - F12
5. PRYDA - Rakfunk

Pryda is one of Eric Prydz's many aliases and the one he uses most often. Welcome to the world of progressive house...

Sunny Vibes

2008-10-03T12:56:00.007Z

This mix was originally planned for spring but is finally out now to make up for the summer we never had. It's best for poolside listening, so if you don't have one of those, run a lukewarm bath and close your eyes.

"Sunny Vibes"

http://rapidshare.com/files/150489971/Sunny_Vibes.mp3.html

1. STARDUST - Music Sounds Better With You [Bob Sinclar Remix]
2. SULTAN, NED SHEPHERD & MAHER DANIEL - Itajai Vibes [16 Bit Lolitas Remix]
3. JAMIROQUAI - Seven Days In Sunny June [Steve Mac Classic Mix]
4. RASMUS FABER - Demanda [Rafa Trio Remix]
5. THE WHITEST BOY ALIVE - Golden Cage [Fred Falke Remix]
6. THE MONTANAS FT. ROLAND CLARK - Music Talking [Fred Falke Remix]
7. JUNIOR JACK - Dancin'
8. DEEPEST BLUE - Miracle [Club Mix]
9. ERIC PRYDZ - Pjanoo

To download, just click on 'Free user' (unless you're a Premium user), wait a minute and download it. Easy as that.

Just a word of warning. I'm still having technical issues so this is not a high fidelity recording. For reasons I can't quite fathom, the levels are a bit all over the place, and it starts with a bit of an unintentional bang so mind your ears. I'm looking into this so hopefully future mixes will be better quality.

Gold Rush

2008-05-14T16:08:00.007Z

After months of technical difficulties I have finally finished my latest mix. It's taken me about 15 attempts in all and I think it's a testament to my track selection that even on the final recording I wasn't fed up with the songs.

There are some absolute belters on here, with my particular favourites being 'Ocean' by Italian newcomer P8, a great bootleg of 'Apocalypse', Axwell's reworking of another Hard-Fi tune, and a couple of cracking Thomas Gold remixes. There'll be more from him on future mixes - he's on fire at the moment. Or perhaps I should say he's something of an alchemist. Geddit?

"Gold Rush"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/17685073e00e6692/

Time: 61:00

1. P8 – Ocean w/ ROLAND CLARKE – Resist [Acapella]
2. EDDIE KID FT. LEO THE LION – Who Is The One? [Club Mix]
3. GOLD RYAN – Clean Track
4. MARK BROWN FT. SARAH CRACKNELL – The Journey Continues [Thomas Gold Remix]
5. LAUREN ROSE – I Go To The Beach [Cloak & Dagger Remix]
6. ARNO COST & NORMAN DORAY – Apocalypse [Christian Luke Bootleg]
7. CAHILL – Trippin On You [Thomas Gold vs Dave Ramone Remix]
8. TOM DE NEEF & LAIDBACK LUKE – Humanoidz [Arno Cost & Norman Doray Remix]
9. JUNKIE XL FT. LAUREN ROCKET – More [Matthew Dekay Remix]
10. HARD-FI – I Shall Overcome [Axwell Remix]

PS You can also find this mix at http://www.vuetone.com/, along with some great mixes from Ben G, Josh Max and Saint Even. They're well worth checking out too.

Across The Water

2008-02-27T21:37:00.006Z

BT, or Brian Transeau to give him his full name, produces music like no one else I’ve ever encountered. With liberal use of pianos, strings, whale sounds, guest vocals and his signature ‘stutter edit’, it was once described as ‘epic house’ and probably fits somewhere between trance and progressive house, with a few breaks thrown in for good measure.

I think this is some of his best work, mainly from 1995-98, and it includes collaborations with electronic music legends Deep Dish, Paul Van Dyk and Sasha. The latter’s remix of Remember in particular sounds really fresh, even 10 years on.

I’ve called this tribute to BT Across The Water partly because he’s American and so that’s where he’s from, but mainly because that’s what Transeau means. Trans eau, geddit? Oh, never mind.

By the way, this is an mp3 so you can listen to it online or, if you decide to download it, you won't need to convert it in iTunes.

“Across The Water”

Time: 71:05

00:00 – BT – Nocturnal Transmission
09:00 – BT ft. Vincent Covello – Loving You More [BT’s Primordial Sound 12” Vocal]
16:35 – BT – Content
22:55 – BT – Embracing the Sunshine [Deeper Sunshine Mix]
29:33 – BT – I’ll Go Dreaming
38:48 – BT – Flaming June [BT & PVD Mix]
47:00 – BT ft. Tori Amos – Blue Skies [Deep Dish Blue Phunk Mix]
54:35 – BT – Remember [Sasha’s Mix]
62:15 – BT – Divinity

Unpopped

2008-01-29T15:19:00.000Z

I’ve been thinking about putting together a mix of more commercial tunes for a while, albeit ones with a house twist, but couldn’t seem to find the right blend.

Finally, I came up with this. With a good helping of the usual suspects (Freemasons, Swedish House Mafia, Stuart Price aka Thin White Duke), I’ve even found room for some James Blunt, not something I ever thought I’d be saying. Trust me though, in the hands of Pete Tong and Dave Spoon, it works.

“Unpopped”

http://www.zshare.net/download/69877849202343/

Time: 64:45

00:00 – KURD MAVERICK – Strings of Tortuga
05:08 – BEYONCE – Green Light [Freemasons Club Remix]
11:53 – JUST JACK – Writer’s Block [Thomas Gold Remix]
17:08 – ARMAND VAN HELDEN – I Want Your Soul [TV Rock Remix]
22:15 – JAMES BLUNT – 1973 [Tong & Spoon Remix]
27:58 – HARD-FI – Suburban Knights [Angello & Ingrosso Remix]
33:50 – FREEMASONS FT. BAILEY TZUKE – Uninvited
39:42 – GWEN STEFANI – 4 In The Morning [Thin White Duke Remix]
45:30 – MARTIJN TEN VELDEN – I Wish U Would [Tom Novy Summer Anthem Remix]
50:58 – JUSTICE – D.A.N.C.E. [Stuart Price Remix]
58:40 – SEAL – Amazing [Thin White Duke Remix]

Dark Ambition

2007-11-29T23:33:00.000Z

I seem to recall that Madonna once did a tour called Blonde Ambition. This is nothing like that.

I'm quite pleased with this mix and not only because I start with 'The End' and then realise I'd 'Better Begin'. Don't worry, I'm not going to go through the whole tracklisting like this. I'm also rather proud of my little mash up incorporating a Hard-Fi vocal. Oh, and the final track is a right old belter so try not to fall asleep before the end.

"Dark Ambition"

http://www.zshare.net/download/525556886b4e5c/

Time: 63:04

00:00 – THE DOORS – The End [Dirty South Remix]
06:40 – TOCADISCO FT. LENNART A. SALOMON – Better Begin [Amo & Navas Remix]
12:55 – ATTACK ATTACK – Set The Sun [Klaas Mix]
19:06 – DUBFIRE – Roadkill [Cedric Gervais Mix]
25:29 – DIRTY SOUTH – Let It Go [Axwell Remix]
30:03 – DAVID VENDETTA – Love To Love You Baby
37:08 – SOULCAST FT. INDIAN PRINCESS – Someone Like Me [Fish & Chips Mix]
43:08 – QUIVVER – Dancing In Dark Rooms [Original Mix] w/ HARD-FI – Suburban Knights [Angello & Ingrosso Remix] acapella
49:38 – AXWELL – Submariner
55:55 – DJ DLG & LAIDBACK LUKE – Ambition [Laidback Luke Mix]

That Piano Mix

2007-11-16T14:00:00.000Z

A return to funky uplifting house for this mix, with a healthy dose of feelgood piano riffs thrown in for good measure.

So, to keep you warm as the winter nights draw in, I give you...

“That Piano Mix”

http://www.zshare.net/download/49465678e55d3f/

Time: 71: 09

00:00 – JAMIE WAMIE – Pianotight [Gold Ryan Mix]
06:07 – SERGIO FLORES VS MITOMI TIKOTO – Hold On (That Piano Track) [Sergio Flores Vocal Mix]
12:32 – BONNIE BAILEY – Kingdom of Pretty [Bassmonkeys Mix]
19:07 – SUCKER DJS FT. WRAY – Salvation
25:57 – SHAPESHIFTERS – New Day [Extended Mix]
31:50 – ARMAND VAN HELDEN – I Want Your Soul
37:50 – FREEMASONS FT. AMANDA WILSON – I Feel Like
44:35 – SYKE ‘N’ SUGARSTARR – Danz [Original Extended Mix]
51:35 – FUNKERMAN – Speed Up
56:50 – ARNO COST & ARIAS VS ROBIN S – Show Me Magenta [SHM Edit]
63:22 – ERIC PRYDZ – Call On Me [Henrik B Remix]

Eclecticity

2007-09-25T13:34:00.000Z

Now, as far as house music goes, this is an eclectic mix. There's a song from the 60s, one from the 80s (albeit both updated), and a range of the latest tunes, some vocal, some instrumental, some happy and some downright dirty. And if the breakdown (around the 55 minute mark) in 'Sunshine Song' doesn't get you moving, you're officially deceased. No offence intended to any dead people reading.

"Eclecticity"

http://www.zshare.net/download/38421554536a97/

Time: 70:16

00:00 - FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS - Beggin' [Pilooski Edit]
05:28 - AXWELL FT. MAX C - I Found U [Remode]
10:26 - STEVE ANGELLO & SEBASTIAN INGROSSO - Umbrella
16:25 - AXWELL & SEBASTIAN INGROSSO VS. SALEM AL FAKIR - It's True
22:30 - PRYDA - Balaton
30:00 - BEN MACKLIN FT. TIGER LILY - Feel Together [Vocal Mix]
35:44 - EURYTHMICS - Here Comes The Rain Again [Freemasons Vocal Mix]
41:59 - DIRTY SOUTH & MYNC PROJECT - Everybody Freakin
49:30 - NICOLE OTERO - Sunshine Song [Arno Cost Remix]
57:15 - TIGER STRIPES - Voyage [Club Mix]
63:29 - FONZERELLI - Spirit [Vocal Mix]

My first production

2007-07-17T09:01:00.000Z

Well, sort of.

Using only my Pioneer CDJ100s and some nifty finger work, I've mixed Pryda's 'Armed' with the acapella of 'Planet Rock' by Powers That Be vs Roland Clark, and come up with:

Pryda - Armed [JB's Planet Rock Edit]

Enjoy!

Dirty Spoon

2007-07-10T16:23:00.000Z

I’m not usually one for unclean cutlery but with Dirty South and Dave Spoon so prolific I thought I’d dedicate this mix to them. Also pleased to be able to get ‘Mas Que Nada’ in a mix as well, in this case Tocadisco delivering some nice chunky beats. And for the eagle-eared among you (do eagles have good hearing? I bet they do), you may notice more than a passing resemblance between the last two tracks. Seems like Deadmau5 have done a bit of creative borrowing from Eric Prydz in his Cirez D guise.

Anyway, prepare to lick it clean! Ahem.

“Dirty Spoon”

http://www.zshare.net/download/54681653c2f0fd/

Time: 68:13

00:00 – KASKADE – Sorry [Dirty South Remix]
07:20 – DIRTY SOUTH – Let It Go
13:40 – MARK RONSON – Stop Me [Dirty South Remix]
20:10 – BLACK EYED PEAS FT. SERGIO MENDES – Mas Que Nada [Tocadisco’s Las Favelas Electricas Mix]
25:41 – DJ DAN – Rock To The Rhythm [Starkillers Remix]
30:44 – BUMP – Rushing [Dave Spoon Vocal Mix]
35:10 – DAVE SPOON FT. PENNY FOSTER – This Machine [Original Club Mix]
39:15 – MARK RONSON FT. LILY ALLEN – Oh My God [Chris Lake Remix]
45:30 – JESSE GARCIA – Off Da Hook! [Original Mix]
51:18 – CHICKEN LIPS – He Not In [Vandalism Remix]
56:10 – DAFT PUNK – Harder Faster Stronger [Deadmau5 Edit]
61:44 – CIREZ D – Re-Match

Sunstorm

2007-06-15T10:26:00.001Z

The summer is here and with it my summer mix.

Some new tunes, some slightly older ones but all resolutely sparkly, happy and shimmering with seasonal goodness. So, lots of vocals, guitars and general chirpiness. I particularly like the special effects around the 52 minute mark. But then I’m a bit like that.

For you fans of dirtier house, I’ll be back on that soon. Got plenty of filth ready to be unleashed. But in the meantime, I give you...

“Sunstorm”

http://www.zshare.net/audio/79532381878a00/

Time: 65:58

00:00 – FRAGMENTE – Transistor Radio
05:52 – CARL KENNEDY FT. ROACHFORD – Ride The Storm
12:30 – SUPERTRAMP VS LAUREL CANYON– Goodbye Stranger [One Night Stand Mix]
20:30 – AXWELL – I Found U [Classic Mix]
26:05 – SUN – Gone [Moto Blanco Mix]
33:28 – THE NIGHT RIDERS FT XAN – I Don’t Wanna See You Again [Mr Groove & Vergas Remix]
41:24 – DISCO FREAKS – Take Me To The Sun [Freemasons Remix]
47:45 – SEAMUS HAJI & TIMMY VEGAS – Devotion [Original 12” Mix]
54:04 – MIGUEL MIGS – So Far [Rasmus Faber’s Farplane Vocal]
59:47 – LOCKTOWN FT. ALEXANDRA PRINCE – Alive

Freemasonry

2007-04-09T22:16:00.001Z

Russell Small and James Wiltshire, aka Freemasons, produce uplifting vocal house. That is quite literally their job. Unapologetically hands-in-the-air, they've remixed songs by Beyoncé, Shakira and Fatboy Slim, as well as doing their own disco-tinged, funky tunes.

This is a mix of their own music and remixes. It's quite bouncy. Don't fight it. Bounce along.

"Freemasonry"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8798633516e247/

Time: 73:57

00:00 - FAITH EVANS – Mesmerized [Freemasons Full Vocal Mix]
07:45 - FREEMASONS – Nothing But A Heartache
13:52 - DIRTY OLD ANN – Turn Me On [The Filthy Dub]
20:42 - HEATHER HEADLEY – In My Mind [Freemasons Club Mix]
27:37 - FATBOY SLIM – Right Here Right Now [Freemasons Remix]
34:28 - BEYONCE – Déjà Vu [Freemasons Remix]
41:37 - FREEMASONS – Watchin’ [Club Mix]
48:07 - HERD & FITZ – I Just Can’t Get Enough [Freemasons Vocal Mix]
56:12 - BEYONCE & SHAKIRA – Beautiful Liar [Freemasons Remix]
65:03 - FREEMASONS – Rain Down Love [Original Extended Mix]
69:20 - FREEMASONS – Rain Down Love [Walken Extended Mix]

SHM 1 - "Felicidad"

2007-03-22T14:00:00.002Z

This is the first in a series of three mixes chronicling and celebrating the talents of the Swedish House Mafia (SHM). For the uninitiated, this is the name given to four of the top house producers in the world today, and you may be surprised how far their influence has reached.

The SHM comprises Axel Hedfors (aka Axwell), Eric Prydz, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso. Originally, I was going to do a single mix but they have so much great stuff out there I found that I couldn’t possibly fit them all into 70 minutes. “Felicidad”, so called because this is a happy, upbeat and summery collection of tunes, is almost exclusively Axwell’s work – he’s also half of Mambana and Jetlag.

A lot of these are three or four years old but still sound fresh. Plus, “So Right” is one of my favourite tracks of all time and I had to get it in somewhere. Anyway, if this little mix doesn’t kickstart your summer, nothing will.

SHM – “Felicidad”

http://www.zshare.net/audio/8818718ea0eb4c/

Time: 70:33
File size: 64.95MB

00:00 – RASMUS FABER – Get Over Here [Axwell Club Mix]
05:50 – MAMBANA – Felicidad [Rasmus Faber Mix]
11:15 – AFRO ANGEL – Join Me Brother [Axwell Mix]
17:42 – MAMBANA – No Reason [Axwell Vocal Mix]
23:45 – MAMBANA – Libre [Axwell Vocal Mix]
29:55 – JETLAG – So Right
35:42 – LORRAINE – Transatlantic Flight [Axwell Remix]
41:30 – C-MOS – 2 Million Ways [Axwell Remix]
46:40 – SWITCH – A Bit Patchy [Eric Prydz Remix]
51:28 – AXWELL FT. STEVE EDWARDS – Watch The Sunrise [Vocal Dub Mix]
57:43 – SUNFREAKZ – Counting Down The Days [Axwell Remix]
63:07 – FAITHLESS – Music Matters [Axwell Remix]

Jojoba

2007-03-12T22:17:00.000Z

According to Wikipedia, jojoba (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is a shrub native to California and is often used in cosmetics as a moisturiser. However, that has nothing to do with this mix. This mix is called Jojoba because it was created in October. Because as Billy Connolly once said, "What's all this about jojoba being in shampoo? Where I come from, jojoba is the month after September." Billy Connolly is Scottish. And a comedian. Allegedly.

Anyway, this is one of my better mixes and has some top, top tunes on it, from Axwell's remix of 'Jump' to 'Remember' by fellow Swedish House Mafioso, Eric Prydz, this time in his Pryda guise. But the best bit of all for me is when the beats kicks in near the start of of 'Tilt My Hat'. If you've ever heard a juicier, fatter bassline, please let me know.

"Jojoba"

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00:00 – MADONNA – Jump [Axwell Remix]
05:46 – ANDY J – Tilt My Hat [Kam Denny’s Vandalism Remix]
10:07 – MARTIJN TEN VELDEN – I Wish You Would
17:06 – JAMIROQUAI – Love Foolosophy [Raul Rincon Remix]
23:08 – LEONID RUDENKO – Summerfish [Scandall Sunset On Ibiza Mix]
28:30 – JERRY ROPERO & DENIS THE MENACE – Coracao [Vocal Mix]
34:23 – ANTOINE CLAMARAN FT. EMILY CHICK – Keep On Tryin’ [Dennis Christopher Remix]
39:30 – SUGARTAPE – Summerdaze [Eddie Thoneick Dub]
46:08 – CHRIS LAKE FT. LAURA V – Changes [Dirty South Remix]
52:00 – FIREFLIES FT. ALEXANDRA PRINCE – I Can’t Get Enough [Ian Carey Mix]
57:59 – PRYDA – Remember

Electrock

2007-03-06T22:33:00.000Z

Next up is, well, Electrock, as you can see.

What I've done there is marry the words 'Electro' and 'Rock'. Clever eh? I'm a writer, innit?

Anyway, on the face of it this is a bit of an odd collection of artists, with Robbie Williams and Justin Timberlake alongside the likes of Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Actually, it's not the likes of Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. It is Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. The point is, it all seems to go together rather well. He says, modestly.

Oh, and it's quite a dirty little mix this one, plenty of squelch and zip going on. You'll see what I mean. It's grubby. You'll love it, you slag.

"Electrock"

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00:00 – DARKMOUNTAINGROUP – Lose Control [Axwell Sexyback Edit]
07:04 – JOEY NEGRO – Make A Move On Me [Mark Knight Horns of Rock Remix]
13:49 – LED ZEPPELIN – Babe I’m Gonne Leave You [Carl Kennedy vs Dirty South Mix]
20:21 – ROBBIE WILLIAMS – She’s Madonna [Chris Lake Mix]
27:17 – SPEKTRUM – Kinda New [Dirty South Remix]
32:28 – DEEE-LITE – Groove Is In The Heart [Tocadisco Remix]
38:23 – THE FREELANCE HELLRAISER – Weightlessness [Klaas Mix]
43:37 – RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS – By The Way [Rene Amesz & Peter Gelderblom Remix]
49:30 – SHARAM – PATT [Dennis Christopher Dirty Edit]
54:27 – ROBBIE WILLIAMS – Lovelight [Soulwax Ravelight Dub]
60:17 – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – My Love [Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso Mix]

Proper Music

2007-03-05T20:23:00.000Z

Hello and welcome to my new music blog. How exciting is this?!

That's a rhetorical question, by the way. Clearly, it's very exciting indeed. Anyway, I'll be posting my DJ mixes here. Or rather, I'll be posting links to my mixes and the corresponding tracklistings. That way, you can see if you want to download it beforehand. See? I've thought of everything.

In time, I may put a few of my older mixes up here but to start with, here's a new one. It's a mixture of old and new tunes and veers between uplifting and soulful to the downright dirty. There's even a bit of an 80s feel to it, thanks to some saucy little samples.

"Proper Music"

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(NB If you have a pop-up blocker, a bar may appear warning you about viruses and that. Just right-click and then 'Download File'. It's all right, honest.)

00:00 – GREG CERRONE – Pilling Me [Klaas Remix]
05:10 – ERIC PRYDZ vs PINK FLOYD – Proper Education [Sebastian Ingrosso Remix]
12:46 – PAOLO MOJO – 1983 [Eric Prydz Remix]
20:57 – MECK ft. DINO LENNY – Feels Like Home [TV Rock & Dirty South Remix]
26:50 – OLAV BASOSKI – Promises
34:00 – DURAN DURAN – Save A Prayer [White Label Remix]
41:04 – SUNFREAKZ – Counting Down The Days [Axwell Remix]
47:00 – SUPERMODE – Tell Me Why [Finger & Kadel’s Cojones de Joro Club Mix]
52:52 – IAN CAREY – Love Won’t Wait [Dub Mix]
59:37 – SARAH MCLEOD – He Doesn’t Love You [Hook N Sling Vocal Mix]