House Is A Journey

2019 Dec Let there be (Stereo Sushi NYE Pt.1) house!   Wishing everyone a good year in 2020. I know I need it!   First part of House is a Journey & HeadCandi NYE party. The Soulful session.   For real House freaks. I’ve included some recent cuts of house classics and veered off into some twisted souful and ghetto house. A couple of Ghetto house tracks might throw you out, indulge me.   Starts with a 2018 David Penn remix of Peter Heller’s anthemic Soulsearcher’s “Big Love”.    The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow

2019 Dec Let there be (club cuts) house!   Still in the Club House! Going up tempo and though all tracks but 2 are from 201, this episode has a very funky club house feel. Soulsearcher, Dr Packer, DJ Spen, Grant Nelson, Low Steppa, Martin Ikin, KiNK and Bob Sinclar. Big names set. You will be on your feet within 30 minutes.   Starts with a 2019 Dr Packer remix of Soulsearcher’s “Feelin’ Love”. Happy tune by excellence.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow sample what you are "supposed" to like.   The “Let there be House” series is my attem

2019 Dec Let there be (twisted disco) house!   Back in the Club! This one is all about the beats, the rhythm and old House clubs feels and sounds. Twisted Disco? House infused with a twist of Disco and Tribal.   Starts with disco remix of the classic “Do you Remember House?” from Re-Tide.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow sample what you are "supposed" to like.   The “Let there be House” series is my attempt to resurrect the genre with current tunes. There will be about 9 to 10 episodes in the “Let there be House” series, hopefully each

2019 Dec Let there be (beach boys) house!   The Hed Kandi album art from Jason Brooks, fab as it was, wasn’t very gay friendly, with scores of Hed Kandi babes but not even one for the boys. After scouring the web, I finally found a pastiche of HED Kandi with a beach babe/boy.   In a similar summer vibe than the first instalment of the HeadCandi series, beach tunes with a hint of tropical house. And a couple of tracks of a composed and sang by Marc Evans, a favourite of mine and the Barry White of this millennium.   Starts with a Steven Stone remix a great Italian tune “Un Amore di Favola”. All tracks except 2 released in 2019.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different

2019 Dec Let there be (sexy) house!   “Lock the doors, I'm ready to get off” true quote from Frankie Knuckles at the Power Plant in Chicago, where and when it all started!   Sexy Club Beats driven by a heavy bass and a hint of Funk for the later hours of the night. All tracks except 3 released in 2019.   Continuing the HedKandi homage with a fourth session of serious Funky Clubbers jams. For the later hours in the night when the house freaks get their groove.   Starts with Marshall Jefferson’s recall of the first House parties with Frankie Knuckles.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels. A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm m

2019 Dec Let there be (Serve Chilled) house!   Served Chilled. Pool house grooves with a hint of Soulful Disco. All tracks except two released in 2019.   Continuing the HedKandi homage with a third session of pool/summer vibe. Won’t sweep you of your feet. Yet, should you let the music play, you will find yourself with a smile, a boobin’ head and shoulders and feeling the summer beats engulf you.   Starts with new remix of Barry White’s anthem soulful jam     The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow sample what you are "supposed" to like.   The “L

2019 Dec Let there be (groove) house!     Bar into club soulful grooves with a hint of Disco. All tracks except two released in 2019.   Continuing the HedKandi homage with a set emulating Frankie Knuckles live set structure vibe and bpm range (suffice to say that I do not compare myself with the great Frankie).   Starts with a SuperClub dining atmosphere and moves into smooth clubland soundscape.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HK ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them, discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels.   A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow sample what you are "supposed" to like.   The “let there be House” series is my attempt to resurrect the genre with curre

2019 Dec Let there be (beach) house!   Beach and Bargrooves. Starts chilled but you will end up on your feet.   The pre-millennials will recognize the HedKandi homage. When CDs were still a thing and labels could make money, compilations such as the HedKandi ones were a must and introduce a whole generation to house in all its forms and iterations. We paid for them , discovered tunes and artists curated by the music directors of the labels. A very different landscape to the A.I. spotified generated playlists which due to the algorithm merely selects a very narrow sample what you are "supposed" to like.   Here is an attempt to resurrect the genre with current tunes. There will be about 9 to 10 episodes in the “Let there be House” series, hopefully each with its unique flavour.   No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads.   First episode runs from 112 bpm to 120, yet manages to get you on your feet.   Needed to get out of the p

2019 Dec Nocturnal Series “Rabbit Hole”   Should be the last Progressive House upload for 2019. Attempted to close the year with a good one. Sasha, Depeche Mode, Nora En Pure, CamelPhat, Howling and Rüfüs du Sol make up a great playlist. At the crossover between Indie/Alternative and House, which is the space were most of the great tunes are recently coming from. A few Xtian’s Edits, with 2 half-decent original mashups. The Dub version of Finally is a bit off key and overly ambitious (sorry) but the mashups do work.  Playlist:   2019 Stole the Night (Oliver Koletzki Remix) [Xtian Togetherness Edit]. Howling 2019 Homebound (Original Club Mix) [Xtian Finally Dubbed Edit]. Nora En Pure 2019 Incognito (Paul Angelo Don Argento Remix) [Xtian KOT Mashup]. Stiven Rivic, Michael & Levan 2018 Vinternatt (Nora En Pure Sons of Maria Remix) [Xtian Feel Love Mash] .Danijel Kostic 2017 Out of Time (Original Mix). Sasha, Poliça 2019 The Arctic Voice (Original Mix). Oliv

2019 Dec In the Dead of Night   For the night owls! Semi ambient, dark progressive house. Darker tunes, darker tones   Woke up in the middle of night, could not sleep and set Traktor to play 2015 to 2019 Dark Progressive tunes between 119 to 123 bpm. A.I. generated playlist!   Mixing is not A.I.    Playlist:   2015 Shined on Me (DJ Daso vs. Jean Aita Remix). Giorgio Sainz, Night Owl, Pesos, Lili (PL), DJ Daso, Jean Aita 2015 Dedicated (Original Mix). Nico Stojan, Iannis Ritter 2019 Fraction (Baltra Remix). Baltra, Haulm 2019 Gravity (Original Mix vs. The Journey Remix)). Sharam Jey, Betoko, Ashibah 2015 No Fear (Original Mix). Ken Hayakawa 2019 All I’ve Got (Gorje Hewek Izhevski Remix). Rüfüs Du Sol 2019 Particles (Original Mix). HRRSN, Pølaroit 2017 No Reason (Original Mix). Bonobo, Nick Murphy, Chet Faker 2015 Voices (Bruno Be Zeppeliin Remix). Vintage Culture, Earstrip & Torha, Ellie Ka 2019 Follow Me (Extended Mix). Marsh, Mimi Page, Nox Vahn 2017

TranceMission “The Final Cut” Pt.2 (Life Happens)   Balearic Progressive Trance with once again a pretty current playlist of tunes I had never used except for a few of my classics which belonged in a testimonial upload. Fitting for what could be my last upload for a while. Lars this one is for you!   As the title says “Life Happens” and life has not been too kind for the last two years. This place is my solace and sanctuary and Trance is my therapy.   Riding that wave again for 122 to 138 bpm and back. Balearic Trance but for most real Trance for EDM music lover only. Set ended up being 2 hours and 12 minutes. Indulgent but so be it if it is my last.     Playlist:   2019 Those Were the Days (R Plus Beach Remix). Dido, R Plus         2010 Shine on Girl me (Bsh Mashup). Bsharry, Yves Larock & Tony Sylla vs. Tara McDonald vs. Praise Cats 2011 You Got to Go (feat. Zoe Johnston). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston 2016 We Can Be (Ori

Trance Mission “The Final Cut Pt.1” (Let Go) Fusion of (mostly) current higher bpm Trance and Progressive house. Set was originally 02:30:00 hours, thought I would spare you the massive data charge and cut it in two parts. Mostly Trance I have never used before meshed with a few of my classics. Are you ready for it? Most probably not! I hesitate to call it Trance as it is meant to be fusing Trance and House into Trouse. Yet, the set is well within the Trance realm going from 122 bpm to 134 riding that emotional wave up and down, with highs and lows, builds and drops, bridges and precipices… as a journey into Trance should be. There is nothing harder (at least for me) than to mix a decent Trance set. The bpm range mostly disallow beat synch and every track needs to be worked and properly cued. Furthermore, it needs a structure and needs length to cover all the emotions of a good trance roller coaster. Finally, finding good, non-insipidly commercial Trance requires a lot of crate digging

TranceFusion (Empty Streets)   Balearic Progressive Trance. First track "Empty Streets" is only a teaser. You WILL get a double dose of new Empty Streets remixes at the end of the set .. But you have to EARN IT! :)   Slowly re-embarking on the Trance voyage. I realized I had not uploaded "new Trance" since the beginning 2016. Starting here at the confine of Progressive and Trance. What prompted the change of mindset?   Two reasons: I looked at "House is a Journey" Spotify plays and was surprised that all the Trance uploads are getting large numbers of plays. Lars, a follower from way back, had requested some new Trance tunes. "Lars, I have another episode of Trance Mission lined up after this one. Pure Trance, Ganz für Dich, bitte warte eine woche!"   Good Trance tracks, at least within what I find tolerable for 80 minutes, are few and far between! Either it is insipid commercial Trance or 138 bpm frantic tunes I really cannot listen to for that long. Yet, between some remixed or re

2019 Oct 浦东 Pudong Progressions    Progressive House mostly chilled and non-vocal with a hint of Trance peppered throughout. Very current tunes except a pair of underground classics.   Pudong (浦东) (East of Pu): the “new” Shanghai, a glimpse of what the 21st century megapolis will be. Whereas Puxi is vibrant, happening, alive, Pudong feels (I stand to be corrected bu locals) like a magnificent shopfront, built to impress but somewhat stale and lifeless.   Set came about through a rather depressing night looking at the magnificent but sad view from my hotel room.    Playlist:   2019 Coming Back (Original Mix). Eli & Fur 2013 Reckless Ardor (Original Mix). EDX 2019 Shake the Tree (Extended Mix). Simon Field 2019 Electrico Romantico (SDJM Extended Remix). Bob Sinclar, Robbie Williams, SDJM 2017 I Can’t Stop It (Extended Mix). Fynn, Andrew Benson 2018 Chemicals (Original Mix). Yotto 2019 Little Devious (Original Mix). Dirty South 2012 H.O.U.S.E (F

2019 Oct 浦西 Puxi Progressions   Apologies had to take it down and re-upoload as version was not final one.   Buyers beware! Set may start Dark & Progressive but you will end up straight on the dance floor..   The counterpoint of Pudong Progressions uploaded previously. To a certain extend almost bipolar.   Puxi (浦东) (West of Pu): the “old and traditional” Shanghai, unlike Pudong, Puxi is vibrant, beaming of culture and style. Both hip and representative of the best a very confident China can offer. The place to be and the place to go out and find the best a modern metropolis has to offer. Very cool.   Set got a life of its own as I progressed. Until track 6 “The One You Left Behind” a melodic, dark progressive set and then ... it started building up. I did not realize until it was too late. Very much what Puxi is: elegant and stylish but also vibrant and happening.   Playlist: 2019 Drift Away (Original Mix) [Xtian !00% House Edit]. Mika Ols

Let’s Go (New) Old Skool!   Mostly new releases with a definite Old Skool feel but 2019 production.   For those old enough to remember, the sound, feel and rhythms of early house, infused with a dose of disco but already showing the feel of what house became.   So far removed from what my current state of mind is, this “happy” set might just be self-prescribed medicine for the soul.     Playlist:   2019 Empty Streets (Jack Trades Extended Remix). Late Night Alumni 2019 Running Out (Live Mix). DISCO TOWN, Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket, LauMii 2017 Got 2 Be Loved (Extended Mix). Soul Reductions 2019 Need Me (Brian Tappert Re-Work). Used Disco, Brian Tappert 2019 Giant (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix). Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, Purple Disco Machine 2019 Glorious (Micfreak Dirty Disco Remix). Terrence Parker, Damaged Goods (UK), MicFreak 2019 Get Down With It (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Larry A, Jamie Aditya, Richard Earnshaw 2018 Give You (ROOG Remix). Djaim

2019 Sept Made in China   Funky and Soulful House. Made live in China (Shanghai) with 100% US Grade Soulful House.   Just a fun party mood mix. Would also work at the gym if so inclined.     Playlist:   2019 Our House (Original Mix). Toni Toolz 2019 You Change My World (FAM Disco Remix). Jamie Lewis, Marc Evans, FAM Disco 2019 Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Michael Gray Dub Mix). Sylvester, Michael Gray 2019 House Nation (Original Mix). Husky, Mikey V    2019 Music Pumping (Incognet Remix). Duo 2, Jeremy Bass, Rio Dela Duna, Soraya Vivian, Incognet 2019 For Your Love (Original Mix). Mark Funk, Makito          2019 Big Love (David Penn Extended Remix). Pete Heller's Big Love, David Penn 2015 Summer Moonlight (Oliver Moldan Remix). Bob Sinclar, Oliver Moldan 2019 The Beat Goes On (The Cube Guys Extended Mix). Sinclar, The Cube Guys 2019 Crazy (Original Mix). House And Sax 2011 Funky Like That (Random Soul Dub). Dave Mayer & DJ Roland Clark  &nbs

2019 Sept LDN 2 NYC RETURN   Progressive and soulful house vibes in the deepr range. Hence the title. Somewhat slightly all over the shop but just going through the tracks I bought prior a long journey in China.     Playlist:   2019 A Brief Lesson in French (Original Mix). House Arrest NYC 2017 Power People (Jonas Saalbach Remix). S.Kull 2018 Medusa (Nikos Diamantopoulos & Christos Fourkis Main Mix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Christos Fourkis, Leslie Carter 2016 Ecstasy (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). Portia Monique, The Layabouts 2019 Beautiful Love (Revamped Mix). Steven Stone, Andrea Love 2019 I Be Searchin’ (Original Mix). Genetic Funk, Mr V          2018 Runnin (Sebb Junior Remix). Dantiez, KPD, AM2PM, Sebb Junior 2019 Calling All Jackers (Junior Sanchez Remix).DJ Freestyle, Junior Sanchez 2019 Turn Up (Original Club Mix). Samuele Sartini & Jonk & Spook, Mr. V 2019 Comes Up (Original Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Supernova 2018 Dance to be Free (Soulful Mix). M