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2024 Aug Summer Crate Diggin’ Pt.2 (Sweet, Sour, Sexy & Fun) (originally dropped in August)Ranging from Sexy, harder House to Sweet, Disco and fun. Very late in the night (or early AM) set with the obligatory last tracks meant to put a smile on your faces when you stumble out of the club, hazy and having to deal with the reality of real life and the rising sun in your bloodshot eyes. Qtπ resurrected the 2000’s Mantronik anthem “How did you know (77 Strings0” as a mashup with BLOND:ISH’s“Call My Name”. Check it out. And “Starlight” from the Supermen Lovers originally released in 2003, French House at its best. Dropping the 2022 anniversary remix. Chck the original video (link below), which we both remember was dissected as a Nietzsche excerpt by a teddy bear of a friend our ours, as we both were extracting ourselves out of a club early morning with about 2 remaining brain cells active.. Suffice to say we thought his impromptu lecture was brilliant! Playlist: 2024 Vibez (Original Mix). Stereosoulz, Mr V2024 Mas Que Nada (Extended Mix) (Original Mix). Sergio Mendes, Oliver Heldens, Ian Asher2023 Now That We Found Love (Old School Dub) [HIAJ Live Edit]. Bunny Rugs, Norty Cotto2024 Now That We Found Love (Original Mix) [HIAJ Live Edit]. Demayä2023 I Know What You Like (DJ Spen & MicFreak VIP Edit). MicFreak, Mr. V, Abco, DJ Spen 2023 Feel My Desire (Extended Vocal Mix). Roog2023 Won't Stop ft. Mr. V (Original Mix). MAYA (ESP), Mr. V2023 Feels So Good (Extended Mix). Arielle Free2023 Lady (Sherpa & Bornstar DJ Remix 2023). Richard Grey2023 I Won't Let Go (Extended Mix) [HIAJ House Nation Live Edit]. Sandy Rivera, Mike Dunn, April Morgan2021 Fall for You Remix (Sandy Rivera’s Extended Mix) [HIAJ House Nation Live Edit]. Kings Of Tomorrow, April Morgan, Sandy Rivera2023 In the House Tonight (Extended Mix) [HIAJ House Nation Live Edit]. Reza, Kroose2003 How Did You Know (77 Strings) Original Vocal Mix). Kurtis Mantronik, Chamonix2023 Call My Name (Extended Mix) [Qtπ 77 Strings Mashup]. BLOND:ISH2023 Mind Games (Original Mix). DAN:ROS, Lilah Eliash2016 Ready or Not (Redondo Club Mix). Milk & Sugar2023 Lift Your Hands Up (Extended Club Mix) [Qtπ Sound Edit]. Milk & Sugar, Ayak2022 Starlight (20th Anniversary) (Disco Edit) [HIAJ WeR1 Live Edit]. The Supermen Lovers, Mani Hoffman2022 Must Be an Angel (Extended Mix). Disco Gurls Highlights “Mas Que Nada” collaboration collaboration between Sergio Flores and Oliver Heldens. Brilliant “Feel My Desire” sexy and soulful House track from Roog. “I Won’t Let Go” latest collaboration between Kings of Tomorrow, Sandy Rivera and April Morgan. Need we say more. Starlight (20th Anniversary) (Disco Edit) for the memories. Video link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h61QG4s0I3U A bientôt Xtian & (Dr.) Qtπ
2024 Sep Progression d'Amour (RE-UPLOADED) Sorry had an issue with the vocals levels on the Parallax mash.. If you have already dl'd it, just erase the file and re-download..We had another Crate Digger house set uploaded and ready to go live but felt like we needed to move away from classic house for a little bit and someone got stuck in Shanghai with not much to do… Solo set from Qtπ, Progressive and not just chilled, it will take you places. All tracks written by European artists, the true creators in the current Progressive realm. The title "Progression d’Amour": Qtπ telling you her current journey. TMI possibly, but check every title, and convince yourself that they are curated and not random. It is an art to do that in a set. Someone has to relax and chill. Some discoveries and the usual suspects, a new Chicane, Nora en Pure, Laura van Dam and the final track is a new remix from a French track from Mylène Farmer. Playlist: 2023 Infinte Memories (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Enjoy Life Edit]. Nora En Pure2022 Too Many Games (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Enjoy Life Edit]. Diana Miro, Tim van Werd2023 Start the Fire (Tayllor Extended Remix). Nico de Andrea, Eli & Fur2024 Parallax (Original Mix [Qtπ Parallax’s Dreams Mashup]. Nathan Katz2024 Falling Free (Jordin Post Extended Remix) [Qtπ Live Live RIP Alain Delon Edit). Ruben De Ronde, AunA2024 Beyond Us (Extended Hatshepsut Version, Alex Wann remix). Adriatique, Eynka2024 Watching Over Me (Extended Mix). Chicane2024 Is It Real (Original Mix) [Qtπ Is Titanium Real Mashup]. Oliver Koletzki, Malou, Tim Engelhardt & Sean Doron2024 No Way Out (Extended Mix). Leena Punks, Dan Soleil2024 Save Me (Extended Mix). Laura Van Dam, Ginchy2019 Dreams of You (Original Mix). Icarus, Rae Morris2022 Fool's Gold (Fur Coat Remix) [Qtπ Live Mantra Edit]. Karol XVII & MB Valence, Jono McCleery, Fur Coat2024 Vividra (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Lost Goin’ in Live Edit]. EDX2024 Talking (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Your House Friend Live Edit]. Massano2024 Fine Day (Extended Mix). Estiva2024 I Got Nothing (Ferreck Dawn Extended Mix) [Qtπ ove So Hard Live Edit]. Ferreck Dawn, Clementine Douglas, Meduza 2023 Désenchantée (Mont Rouge Remix) (Clean). Mylene Farmer Highlights: Nora’s “2023 Infinte Memories” way back from 2022, what a track! Tim’s van Werd “Too many Games” with Diana Miro on vocals. Pure progressive house love.Chicane’s new track from an artist album to drop soon “Watching over You”, with a Sting sample.. We like it a lot!"Save Me" Laura va Dam, whom we like A LOT, released it in 2024. She is not getting the recognition we should commend. “Fool’s God” by the Poles Karol XVII & MB Valence, more progressive than their original impeccable Deep releases. Nice! And last “Talking” from Massano, at the confines of Pprogressive nd Trance right where we like it! A bientôt Xtian & (Dr.) Qtπ
9/15/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 284: 2024 Aug Summer Crate Diggin’ Pt.1
2024 Aug Summer Crate Diggin’ Pt.1 Eclectic ranging from Underground Deep to Tech, Jazzy, Funky, with even a dash of remix French 80s Pop. Don’t miss the “Ella, Elle l’a” remix and edit. It is far from being perfect but it is Proustian in nature. A lot more House to come during September, with a massive Hellenic series, mixed during the holidays which are just about to end.. We have too many live sets on our HD. Playlist: 2023 Underground & Black (12 Inch Version). Kai Alce, Ash Lauryn2023 I Don't Know Why (Sandy Rivera Classic Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow, Marva King, Sandy Rivera2023 Summer Vibes (Dubstrumental) [HIAJ Live Let it Go Edit]. Mr. Bootsauce, Mr. V2023 Les Emotions (Original Mix) [HIAJ Live Let it Go Edit]. Franck Roger2024 No Good for Me (Richard Earnshaw Extented Revision) [HIAJ Live Let it Go Edit]. Din Jay, Alexis Victoria Hall, Richard Earnshaw2024 Take Me Home (Original Mix) [HIAJ Live Let it Go Edit]. Ezel Rona Ray2023 Rej (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Sun is Rising Mashup Live Edit]. Eran Hersh, Neil Amarey2024 Tinder Sax (Original Edit). Maex2017 Woman of The Ghetto (Catz 'n Dogz Remix) [Qtπ Daughters Edit]. Marlena Shaw, Catz 'n Dogz2023 House Music's Still Alive (Mr. V Sole Channel Cafe Remix) [Qtπ Daughters Edit]. Nightsteppaz, Roland Clark, Mr. V2024 I Feel (Chris Brann Extended Remix). Solu Music, Kai Martin, Chris Brann2024 You Ain't Breakin' My Heart (Extended Mix). Ridney, Husky, XIRA2024 Bamboleo (Original Mix). Steve Tosi2024 Move on Up (Nudisco Vintage Groove). Block & Crown2023 Ella, Elle l'a (Mont Rouge Remix) [Qtπ Shifted Up New Keys & Chords 242K Edit]. France Gall2021 Bring the Groove Back (Original Mix) [Mr V. HIAJ Edit]. T. Markakis, Alex Peace2024 Long Train Running (Original Mix). Ghostbusterz2016 Saxomatic (Original Mix). Crazibiza Highlights “Underground & Black” collaboration of the Atlanta blogger Ash Lauryn and kai Ace. Superb! Looking for the Leanna remixes, night only be vinyl..https://undergroundandblack.com “I Don't Know Why”, Sandy Rivera AND Kings of Tomorrow! Need I say more? If like us you like your House with Sax, do not miss “Tinder Sax” fromMaex, a Bali-German DJ and an old favourite of ours, closing trax “Saxomatic” de Crazibiza.https://www.traxsource.com/artist/188575/maex?ipp=50 “Woman of The Ghetto (Catz 'n Dogz Remix)” from Marlena Shaw, Polish Catz 'n Dogz on remix duties. , great tech number! Feels like an old “earlier years Detroit drop”. Some may hate it bt remember with Tech and Techo, House will have remained disco. Beyond the amazing “House Music's Still Alive”, how bad can it go if you join Mr. M, Roland Clark and Nightsteppaz…. Check the last 3 drops. But considering the Proustian weight of the track, please check with what we did of “Ella, Elle l’a”. Originally realesed in 1987, with her partner composer Michel Berger, revampled by Kate Ryan in 2008 and… The vocals where of dubious quality and we shifted everything in tempo and pitch, turned OK but could be improved. A bientôt Xtian & (Dr.) Qtπ Oh yes, (Dr.) there is that too…
8/30/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 283: 2024 Jul Ode to House Music Pt.3 (Easing into the European summer)
2024 Jul Ode to House Music Pt.3 (Easing into the European summer) Mostly Deep, be it Afro or Latin, with a sprinkle of Soulful. Current with 12 or of 16 tracks from 2024. If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, chill, enjoy the warmth, muse and let the music and beats take you, you might even feel like bopping your head and dance. If you are down south, grab a book, let your mind do the rest or take the set out for long walk, it will warm you up. Dropped on the 21st of June, for la Fête de la Musique in France, maximal input from Qtπ on most of of the live edits.Playlist: 2024 Mbuso's Revenge (Bee-Bar Just Bee U Remix) [HIAJ LIVE Musica House Edit].DJ Mbuso, Bee-Bar2023 Ode to House Music (Original Yummy Mix) HIAJ LIVE Musica House Edit]. Ministers Of House2024 Give Me Love (Original Mix) [HIAJ LIVE Musica House Edit]. Ross Couch2023 The Rapture Pt.III x Caruso (FAVITO Mashup). Black Coffee, Lucio Dalla2024 Touch Me (Extended Version) [HIAJ LIVE Musica House Edit]. Playmen, Valeron, Klavdia2024 Suffer (Fouk Extended Remix) [HIAJ LIVE Musica House Edit. Saison, Fouk2024 Provenza (Sistek Remix). Sistek, Karol G2024 I've Got Love for You (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Back 2 Groovy Live Edit]. Kathy Brown, Micky More & Andy Tee2024 Tshedza (Alternative Mix vs. Main Mix) [Qtπ Back 2 Groovy Live Edit]. Funkky, Mavhungu2024 Give Me Something to Hold (Extended Mix). Jack Back, THEMBA (SA), David Guetta2024 Thandaza (Original Mix). &ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Alan Dixon, Arabic Piano, Keinemusik2024 Movin' (Extended Mix). DJ Fudge, JV2023 Touch Me (Ross Couch Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Back Let It Go Live Edit]. Sonic Soul Orchestra, Kathy Brown, Ross Couch2023 Beautiful Thing (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Back Let It Go Live Edit]. Sebb Junior, Husky2024 Pasilda (Afro Extended Mix) [Qtπ Back Let It Go Live Edit]. DJ Hermes, Fly2024 Sueno Latino (Extended Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Back Let It Go Live Edit]. Sonic Soul Orchestra, Mishell Ivon, Mr V Highlights: “Give Me Love” (Original Mix) from Ross Couch, Scottish DJ from Glasgow very, very tight, also featured in “Touch Me” further in the set. https://www.traxsource.com/artist/1467/ross-couchhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6n9tw6ZtS39CELDQAKvanX?autoplay=true“Tshedza” (Alternative Mix vs. Main Mix), emotive Afro number credit to Funkky, Mavhungu. “Give Me Something to Hold”, Jack Back, THEMBA (SA), and David Guetta, we love when Guetta goes back to his true House roots. “Beautiful Thing” from Sebb Junior and Husky, Sebb is French, Husky is Australian, in the top five of our favourtie producers. Love their Deep House vibe. https://soundcloud.com/bobbinheadmusic “Pasilda” (Afro Extended Mix) from DJ Hermes, Fly, love the Jazzy bridge! Great take on a classic. “Sueno Latino” (Extended Vocal Mix), Mr V. adds his touch and the perfect tune to close the set.. Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & (Dr.) Qtπ Oh yes, (Dr.) there is that too…..
8/18/2024 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 282: 2024 JUN Ode to House Music Pt.1 (Pride Month Event)
2024 JUN Ode to House Music Pt.1 (Pride Month Event) 11 out of 16 2024 releases! With a MASSIVE intro track, new Pride month athem and from no other than David Morales.Some Soulful, some funky, some disco because had to have a happy vibe from a pride month.. Playlist: 2024 ALIVE (Drama Reprise vs. Stereo Anthem Mix) [HIAJ LIVE Pride Mihn Edit]. David Morales, Antoinette Dunleavy2024 Give Me The Night (Extended Mix). Shane D2024 I Can Feel Love (Original Mix). Hotmood2023 Cada Vez (Yvvan Back Silk Extended Remix). Sean Finn, Yvvan Back2024 I've Got Love For You (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Funky Edit]. Micky More & Andy Tee, Kathy Brown2024 The Bump Joint (Salty Classic Dub) [Qtπ Funky Edit]. Miguel Migs2024 I Want to Thank You (Block & Crown Nudisco Dubb). Adri Block, Block & Crown2014 Someone Like You (Full Vocal Mix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Soulmagic2024 That's The Kind of Love I've Got for You (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. James Hurr, DJ Rae2024 Soul Science (Main Mix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Franky Boissy, Corsica One, Jason Merle, Mr. V2024 Forever Together (Closer to The Source Mix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Raven Maize, Dave Lee ZR2024 Preach (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Hot Since 82, Ron Carroll2023 Miss You (Waldo Remix) [HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Rolling Stones2021 Baby Please Don't Go (Extended Mix). Samuele Sartini, Jonk & Spook, Lisa Millett2023 I'm Ready (Mousse T's Extended Club Remix) [Qtπ Lil’ Abba Memory Lane Mash]. Kano, Mousse T2024 Space Cowboy (Michael Gray_s Good Vibe Dub) HIAJ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Jamiroquai, Michael Gray Highlights: Starting David Morales MASSIVE new track “ALIVE”, proving again that, with DJ Spen, Carl Cox, DM is one of the last living House legends. The vocalist is Antoinette Dunleavy, David has created a track, which will withstand the test of time and has already become the 2024 Pride anthem. Respect!David Morales socials.https://www.djdavidmorales.com “I've Got Love For You” (Extended Mix) from Micky More & Andy Tee, with diva Kathy Brown on vocal duty.https://www.facebook.com/mickymoreandytee/ “The Bump Joint (Salty Classic Dub)” from Miguel Migs, one of our fav Deep DJ, check him below.https://miguelmigs.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6sqqGHyJ1Dnt1qKKe9iGAi?si=uTmtucnQTta3NBplwS1lNA “I Want to Thank You” Block & Crown little number, just because once it was locked in the CDJ, following with Soulmagic was just a no-brainer. Preach (Extended Mix) from Hot Since 82, just because it made us think of Miss You from the Rolling Stone and the remix which followed tore the floor. I'm Ready (Mousse T's Extended Club Remix) [Qtπ Lil’ Abba Memory Lane Mash], was fun and once one has drop a Stones, sky is the limit. Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & (Dr.) Qtπ Oh yes, (Dr.) there is that too…..
6/15/2024 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 281: 2024 Jun Ode to House Music Pt.1 (Twisted Classics for Lisa F.)
2024 Jun Ode to House Music Pt.1 (Twisted Classics for Lisa F) 15/16 2024 releases! But quite of few new takes on old anthems. Soulful,, Funky, some Deep & Tech, some Afro & Gospel House and a new remix of Jamiroquai’s “Space Cowboy” to bring you back, way back to THOSE days.Lisa F. have the best birthday! You should like it. There are enough new takes on tracks you have danced and sweated on before. Set could have been named The Return. They are many Qtπ edits, with four tracks “Respect the UK House Scene Edit”, which can only mean ONE thing! We miss LONDON! Playlist: 2024 The Cure & The Cause (Atmos Blaq Extended Remix) [Qtπ Respect the UK House Scene Edit]. Fish Go Deep, Tracey K, Atmos Blaq2023 Stand by Me (Muttonheads Anthem 2023 Remix) [Qtπ Respect the UK House Scene Edit]. John Modena, Mr Sacha, Muttonheads2024 Into the Sea (David Morales Remix) [Qtπ Respect the UK House Scene Edit]. Petros Odin, Anastasia Nati, David Morales2024 Now That We Found Love (Original Mix) [Qtπ Respect the UK House Scene Edit]. Demayä2024 Let's Have a Good Time (Crackazat Remix). Bruno Bar, Crackazat2024 You Got the Love (Extended Mix). Dr Packer2024 Like You (Sean Mccabe Remix). Turbojazz, Rona Ray, Sean McCabe2024 The Place (Original Mix) [Qtπ/HIAJ Enjoy Your Life Edit]. FNX Omar, Mr. V2024 Paradise (Extended Mix) [Qtπ/HIAJ Enjoy Your Life Edit]. Mark Lower, Alexandra Prince2024 Together, Pt. II (Extended Mix). SeeMeNot, Kitty Amor2024 Serious (Extended Mix). Seamus Haji, Mike Dunn2024 Ode to House Music (Jamie Lewis Spiritual Mix). Ministers Of House, Jamie Lewis2024 Cada Vez (Original Mix) [Qtπ Mi Casa Edit]. Pansil2024 Forever (Michael Gray Extended Remix) [Qtπ Mi Casa Edit]. Key To Life, Sabrina Johnston, Michael Gray2024 Fly Away (Extended Mix). Michael Gray, Kimberly Brown, The Sultra Gospel Singers2024 Space Cowboy (Michael Gray’s Good Vibe Zone Extended) [Qtπ/HIAJ Funk it Up Edit]. Jamiroquai, Michael Gray Highlights: So many to choose from but.. “Stand by Me” from John Modena, love the house feel, and like wat we did with it. “Now That We Found Love” old Gamble & Huff tune, revamped by Third World with a reggae tint, happy tune by excellence and the Bruno Bar remix is inspired. “Like You” from Sean McCabe, one of those little gems and if you do not know Sean’s Catalogue, check him out on https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hN0HcEUYVNBsMV3aRevIN?autoplay=true, a true HK House legend in his own right. “The Place” FNX Omar & Mr. V, offering a sexy, heavy deep tech track. “Paradise” listen disco/funky number from Mark Lower with Alexandra Prince on vocals from So Many Times fame. “Ode to House Music” from Ministers Of House, Jamie Lewis’ remix, so many house “easter eggs” n the track, have fun discovering them. “Fly Away” Michael Gray’s Gospel/Disco House little number., Happy track! Sing along! “Space Cowboy” a fresh remix of Jamiroquai’s 1994 anthem! Missing those days and Jamiroquai was for us the start of the real UK House scene. Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
6/8/2024 • 1 hour, 38 minutes
Episode 280: 2024 NYD Sessions Mihn Pt.3
2024 NYD Sessions Mihn Pt.3 Dropped on NYD at the collest club in HKG, 宀, pronounced mihn, Part two of an 8-hour pure house session. Therefore, more to come in the next months. Mostly very current tunes, including a few early 2024 jams. Old skool house vibes but we tried to drop as many new releases we thought no one really had heard to prove ourselves that we could drop old vibes with fairly off the beaten track 2023 tunes. Soulful moods to start the new year with old and new friends.Please check Mihn HKGPlaylist:2021 Let the Sun Shine (Momo Khani & Meindel Extended Remix) [HIAJ Queer Rebellion Edit].. Milk & Sugar, Momo Khani, Meindel2023 Waterfall Drops (Guy J Remix). Karol XVII & MB Valence, Guy J2023 Soul Party (Extended Mix). KRY (IT)2023 On the Move (Original Mix). John Julius Knight2020 Break Ya Down (Crazibiza Remix). Jay Vegas, Crazibiza2024 Watching You (So Many Times) (Accapella Extended Mix) [Qtπ Edit].. Gadjo2023 Sweet Freedom (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Henry Hacking, Reigns, Richard Earnshaw2023 Fun (Kue Extended Remix). Dutchican Soul, Mr. V, Karmina Dai, DJ Kue2023 Good Life (Remastered) (Extended Mix). Inner City, Kevin Saunderson2023 Inside the Warehouse (Demarkus Lewis Remix). Nightsteppaz, Mr. V, Demarkus Lewis2023 Someone Like You (Original Mix). Risk Assessment2023 The Boy Is Mine (Club Mix). James Mac, Vall, Rosalie2024 House Music (Message Mix 'Remastered'). Eddie Amador2023 Whats Molly (Bump the Soul Extended Mix). Marc White, Richard Earnshaw2023 So Into You (DJ Meme Reboot Mix). Sonic Soul Orchestra, Kathy Brown, DJ Meme2011 Hey Hey (Atjazz Remix) (Atjazz Remix). Dennis Ferrer2023 I Thank You (Michael Gray Extended Mix). Sgt Slick, Karina Chavez, Michael Gray2023 Wanna Dance (Original Mix). Kevin Yost2017 The Four Letter Word (Soul) (Original Mix). Block & Crown2023 Brick House (Retro Mix) [Qtπ Lil Mash Added Pads Edit]. MoD, Staffan Thorsell, Simon Green2023 Summer Vibes (Extended Mix).mp3 Mr. Bootsauce, Mr. V2023 So Sexy (Serhan Sabanlar Remix). Jamie Lewis, DJ Pippi, Kim Cooper, Serhan SabanlarHope you like it!A bientôtXtian & Qtπ
6/1/2024 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 279: 2024 Apr How It Feels Right Now.
2024 Apr How It Feels Right Now. Darkish, yet hopefully sexy current Progressive House, with 14 out of 18 tracks just released. Qtπ is partially back from her hiatus/sabbatical, hence the edits and current vibe. Playlist: 2024 How It Feels (Original Mix) [Qtπ Live @ The Club Edit]. Nihil Young, Lauren L'aimant, Franky Wah2023 Better in the Dark (INAMAR Remix) [Qtπ Live @ The Club Edit]. Eli & Fur2024 Glasshouse (Extended Version) [Qtπ Live @ The Club Edit]. Tinlicker, Julia Church2024 Mwaki (&friends Remix Extended). Zerb, Sofiya Nzau, &friends2024 So Flute (Simon Vuarambon Remix) ) [HIAJ Summer of Love Live @ The Club Edit]. St Germain2024 Mists of Time (Extended Mix). Maxim Lany, Audrey Janssens2024 Skyway (Extended Mix). Dorothy2024 Fire Inside (Extended Mix) [HIAJ The Way @ The Club Edit]. ENØS2023 Slipstream (Extended Version). Tinlicker, Julia Church2023 Subterranean (Extended Mix). Miss Monique, AVIRA, Luna (D’arc)2024 Hey Hey (Jack Back Extended Remix). Dennis Ferrer2024 More than a Dream (dwelyr Extended Remix). Matt Leger, Anita Tatlow2024 Home (Extended Mix). Browncoat2024 Disco Ibiza (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Live About the Music Remi]. Me & My Toothbrush2024 The Dusk (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Live Gone Underground Edit]. Konstantin Sibold, Adam Sellouk2024 The Dawn (Extended Mix) [Qtπ is Looking for Molly Edit]. Konstantin Sibold, Adam Sellouk2023 Need to Feel Loved (Ginchy Mix) (Extended Mix). Sander Van Doorn2022 That Same ID (Original Mix). Denis Kenzo, Sveta B. Highlights: “How It Feels” ft. Lauren L’aimant, amazing vocalist, teaming up with Franky Wah and Nihil Young. The new progressive house outfit, dropping great tracks agter great tracks. Two collaborative tracks from Tinlicker and Julia Church, “Glassouse “ & “Slipstream”. Melodic, great vocals and impeccably produced. “Mists of Time” from Maxim Lany with Audrey Janseens on vocals. Absolutely love her tone. “Subterranean” from Miss Monique & AVIR, loving the keys, the break, the prg/trance feel and again amazing vocals from Luna (D’arc). A new remix of Dennis Ferrer’s “Hey Hey”, dark prog tech House. Very nice! Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/15/2024 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 277: 2024 NYD Sessions Minh Pt.2
2024 NYD Sessions Minh Pt.2 Dropped on NYD at the collest club in HKG, 宀, prounounced minh, Part one of an 8-hour pure house session. Therefore, more to come in the next weeks. Very current tunes, including a few early 2024 jams. Old skool house vibe sbut we tried to drop as many new releases we thought no one really had heard to prove ourselves that we could drop old vibes with fairly off the beaten track 2023 tunes. Soulful moods to start the new year with old and new friends.Please check Minh Club HKG Playlist: 2023 For My People (Interlude) (Original Mix). HDSN2023 Back Tonight (Lovebirds Fly Away Extended Mix). Miguel Migs, Martin Luther, Lovebirds2023 Be Free (Extended Mix). Spiritchaser, Terry Grant2023 Champagne (Revelation Mix). Sammi Ferrer, Chaleee2023 Uhambo (Elias Kazais Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Oluhle, Elias Kazais2023 DESTINY (Remix). Sandy Rivera, Sara Kirby2023 Pain (Afro Rebel Mix). Oscar P, Zaddy Akbar2023 You Bring the Sun (Groove Assassin Classic Extended Remix). Seamus Haji, Michael Gray, Phebe Edwards, Groove Assassin2023 Bateau Blanc (Extended Mix). Flush2023 NO TIME (Original Mix). Sandy Rivera, Jimmy Supreme, Katie Kaboose2024 Deeper Frequencies (Original Mix). Ross Couch2024 I Want You All Tonight (DJ Spen & Michele Chiavarini Remix). Curtis Hairston, DJ Spen, Michele Chiavarini2024 World Hold On (THEMBA Extended Remix). Bob Sinclar, Steve Edwards, THEMBA2024 Endless Summer (Original Mix). Ezel, Rona Ray2023 Italian Paradise Piano (Original Mix). Don Carlos2023 You Touched My Soul (Oginal Mix). Ross Couch2023 Do What You Wanna Do (Extended Mix). The Shapeshifters2023 Touch Me (Original Mix) . Ross Couch2023 Sweet Freedom (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Henry Hacking, Reigns, Richard Earnshaw2023 Soul Party (Extended Mix). KRY (IT)2023 On the Move (Original Mix). John Julius Knight2023 Set Me Free (T. Markakis Sunset Remix Mixed). Homero Espinosa, Mr. V, T. Markakis2018 More Into You (Hypnotized) (Original Mix). Baltimore Chop Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/1/2024 • 0
Episode 276: 2024 Feb Crossroads (In Memorian of Alexei Navalny)
2024 Feb Crossroads (In Memorian of Alexei Navalny) Because killing a dissident, exiled in an Artic prison is nothing, but a sign of weakness. Live from mihn club, https://www.instagram.com/mihnclub/?hl=en, Central, Hong Kong. Progressive, bittersweet, schadenfreude... Minimal input from Qtπ except for the except for the playlist and the HIAJ remix of “Sunstroke”. Fairly current track, with a few 2024 creeping in. Playlist: 2024 Sunstroke (DC Symphonic Rehearsal Mix). Chicane2024 Sunstroke (On the Train Remix) [HIAJ Qtπ Remix]. Chicane, Qtπ on keys, pads and synths.2022 Breathe Me In (Original Mix). Denis Kenzo, Whiteout2024 Crazy Love (Extended Mix). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston2023 Where I Find My Mind (Velero Extended Mix). Eli & Fur2022 My Shadow (Club Mix). Eli & Fur2023 Who You Are (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure2023 Do No More (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure2023 Amanecer De Ibiza 2K23 (Extended Club Mix). Jason Rivas, Elsa Del Mar2023 If You Know Me (Qrion Extended Mix). Bailey, Arctic Lake, Steven Weston2022 Cure My Desire (Extended Mix). Hannah Wants, Clementine Douglas2023 You & Me (Rivo Extended Mix). Disclosure, Eliza Doolittle2023 Frostbite (Extended Mix). Corren Cavini, Thysma2023 The Outsider (Colyn Palapas Extended Mix). Cubicolor2023 Brisa (Original Mix). Maz (BR), Antdot, Jéssica Gaspar2014 Can Feel It (Original Mix). OneBrotherGrimm, DJ V-i-v-i-d2023 Falling (Original Mix). Denis Kenzo2024 Miss You (Extended Mix). Jamis, Nu Aspect, Poppy Baskcomb2023 Believe (Extended Mix). PEPPERJVCK Highlights: Chicane’s philharmonic remixes are not ground-breaking but always nice hear and feel how close trance is from classical.A new A&B and Zoé Johnston collaboration “ Crazy Love”, that voice!“Miss You”, melodic and and a really interesting vocal tone. Hope you like it. A bientôt! Qtπ crossing fingers soon changing title (but not what you think)… , Xtian & Qtπ
2/17/2024 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 275: 2024 NYD Sessions Mihn Pt.1
2024 NYD Sessions Mihn Pt.1 Dropped on NYD at the collest club in HKG, 宀, prounounced mihN, Part one of an 8-hour pure house session . Therefore, more to come in the next weeks.Minh IGMinh Very current tunes, including one 2024 jam. Old skool house vibe but we wanted as many new releases no one really would have heard before to prove ourselves that we could drop old vibes with fairly off the beaten track 2023 tunes. Chilled and happy mood to start the new year with old and new friends. Playlist: 2024 Intro NYD Minh (Boddhi Satva Beats). HIAJ2023 Prayer to the Cloud (Prayer-a-Pella). MD Pallavi, Andi Otto2023 Embrace (Original Mix). Dirtytwo2024 Don't Talk (Main Mix). Ralf GUM, Clara Hill2023 Satisfy the Need In Me (Vintage Nudisco Mix). Adri Block2023 Uhambo (Chris IDH Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Oluhle, Chris IDH2023 Imagine (Alexey Union Remix). Tube & Berger, Armaja, Alegant, Alexey Union2023 Can U Feel It (2023 Remaster). Jay Vegas2023 Blind (Fred Everything Lazy Vox). KaySoul, Kristina Sheli, Fred EverythingSpinning Around (Dr Packer's Dub Mix vs. Dr Packer's Disco Mix) [HIAJ DJ Set Edit]. Jolyon Petch, Dr Packer2023 Still Standing Here (Sean McCabe Remix). Madeeha Mubarak, Sean McCabe, DJ Mixjah2023 Streetlife (Ken@Work Re-Groove). Jamie Lewis, Chance, Ken@Work2015 Tell Her (Milk & Sugar Piano Edit). Dry & Bolinger, Milk & Sugar2023 Way Back (Jarred Gallo Remix). Julius Papp, Lisa Shaw, Jarred Gallo2023 A Whole New Level (T.Markakis Remix). Crew Deep, T.Markakis2022 That's The Vibe (Richard Earnshaw Extended Cosmic Journey Remix). Guerrilla Disco, Richard Earnshaw2023 My Place (Purple Disco Machine Remix). Fat Sushi, Roland Clark, Purple Disco Machine2023 Your Heaven (I Can Feel It) (Micky More & Andy Tee Extended Remix). Urban Blues Project, Mother of Pearl, Pearl Mae, Micky More & Andy Tee 2023 Celebrate (Extended Mix). Micky More & Andy Tee, Kathy Brown, Sheree Hicks2023 Champagne (Original Mix). Sammi Ferrer, Chaleee2023 The Greatest Thing Alive (Extended Mix). Mark Knight, Green Velvet, James Hurr2023 This Is Our House (Extended Mix). Kry (IT)2023 Fun (Artone Extended Remix). Dutchican Soul, Mr. V, Karmina Dai, Artone Hghlights: Embrace (Original Mix) from Dirtytwo) a new take on Sade’s Cherish the Day.Way Back (Jarred Gallo Remix) Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
1/21/2024 • 2 hours, 37 seconds
Episode 274: Nov 2023 Luc's 21st
Nov 2023 Luc's 21st For a very special (no longer) boy, Luc C. Bon Anniversaire. Happy 21st! Some classics but with the House is a journey twist, we did do some crate digging for this set but manage to slip in a few very current tracks. Playlist: 1. 2023 Amazing (Intro Mix). Featuring The Ghost of George Michael2. 2010 True House (Jask's Deep House-Appella vs. Jask's Deep Dedication Mix). C&M ft. Marcel3. 2023 The Montreal Touch (Qtπ Unmastered Mash). Guy Gerber, Riu Da Silva, Cassandra Fox, Qtπ4. 2001 Touch Me (Original 12” Mix). Rui Da Silva5. 2011 Pressure Cooker (Funkerman Mix vs. Guitarta G Mix). The Pressure Cookers, G-Club, Banda Sonara6. 2023 The Raptured Guitarra (Qtπ Original Mash). Martijn ten Velden, Banda Sonora, G Club, Nadia Ali, Qtπ, HIAJ7. 2018 Nirvana (Swung Extended Edit) [HIAJ Not Again Edit]. Chicane, Rosalee O'Connell8. 2023 Subterranean (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Not Again Pride Edit]. Luna, Miss Monique, AVIRA9. 2007 Again (Roger’s 12 Inch Mix). Roger Sanchez10. 1999 Big Love (Original Mix) [HIAJ Mr. V The Mic is On Edit]. Pete Heller's Big Love11. 2012 Beautiful (Coqui Selection Remix). Jask ft. Jocie12. 2001 Beautiful (Pete Clark's Cross Mix) (Qtπ Lil’ Old Unfinished Mash). Jask, Jocie, Qtπ13. 2001 Beautiful (Jask's Original Mix). Jask, Jocie14. 2023 The Morning After (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Ten Rules 4 Boys Edit]. Paul Thomas, Miss Monique, Amara15. 2023 Still with Me (Disco Citizens Extended Edit) [HIAJ Ten Rules 4 Boys Edit]. Chicane, Bo Bruce16. 2023 Going Deep (Extended Evolution Edit) [HIAJ Deep Pride Edit]. Chicane17. 2023 Emerald Skies (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure18. 2023 Rule the World (Everybody) (Extended Mix). Tiesto, Tears For Fears, NIIKO X SWAE, GUDFELLA19. 2009 Amazing (Live in London 2009). George Michael20. 2023 Amazing Lady ( SLVFRK YouTube Mashup). George Michael vs. Modjo Highlights: “True House” from C&M Production, Marc and Christian gem from way, way back. Our mashuo “The Montreal Touch” (Qtπ Unmastered Mash), we wanted to call it “Touch Me in Montreal in the morning” but thought it was cumbersome and possibly n0t quite right. Some requested a mash up with the track, whipped up a quick one. Another mash “The Raptured Guitarra” because we had to do something interested with Guitarra G, which is one of our top 5 house tracks. The “Beautiful” medley, this track hold some very deep and warm emotional meaning for us and is also one of our House fav tracks. DJ Jask, showing his amazing production skills on this one.A current remix of Tears for Fears anthem “Rule the World (Everybody)”, absolute banger! Finally “Amazing Lady”, Modjo vs. George Michael mashup, from SLVFRK, found on YouTube. Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
12/3/2023 • 2 hours, 10 seconds
Episode 273: 2023 Nov You’re so High (The Mwaki Set)
2023 Nov You’re so High (The Mwaki Set) Very current ecletic tunes, from Deep to Melodic to Greek Techno to French Tech nursery rhymes! A mashup we are quite happy with. Black Coffee v. Kings of Tomorrow and possibly the best track of the year, “Mwaki”, which went viral in a week! Brazil vs. Kenya, Deep Funly Afro house! Not to miss! Playlist: 2023 Finally Raptured (Black Coffe vs. Kings of Tomorrow) [Qtπ Mashup]. &ME, Black Coffee, Kings of Tomorrow ft. Julie McKnight, Qtπ2023 We Are Kids (Original Mix). M.O.S., Krasa Rosa2023 Mwaki (Extended Mix). Zerb, Sofiya Nzau2023 I See You (Original Mix).Nadia Ali, Frankey & Sandrino2023 Start the Fire (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Source of Propagation Edit]. Nico de Andrea, Eli & Fur2023 Bateau Blanc (Extended Mix). Flush2023 Cure My Desire (Extended Mix). Hannah Wants, Clementine Douglas2023 Losing My Religion (Extended Mix). Samantha Loveridge, Treetalk2023 Aria (Extended Mix). Argy, Omnya2023 It Feels So Good (Extended Mix0 [HIAJ Edit Edit]. Simone Vitullo, Cammora1998 It Feels So Good [12” Serious Remix] vs. Keeping it Heale Extended Mix) HIAJ Edit]. Sonique2023 Ikele (Altra Moda Original Mix). Adam Reeves2021 Vois sur ton chemin (Extended Mix. John Revox2022 Just to Hear You Say (Joseph Ray Remix). Tinlicker2023 You're So High (10 Years On) (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Sole Channel Edit]. Eli & Fur Hghlights: Finally Raptured (Black Coffe vs. Kings of Tomorrow) [Qtπ Mashup]. &ME, Black Coffee, Kings of Tomorrow ft. Julie McKnight, Qtπ. It may be out mashup, but it is decent! The original idea came from DJ Jask, with a 30 second clip …weil we just needed it for our set, so we took the idea and run with it. We did contact jask though. Mwaki (Extended Mix). Zerb, Sofiya Nzau, viral track of the year, absolutely amazing. Aria (Extended Mix). Argy, Omnya. Greek techno…with a twist! Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
11/24/2023 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 272: Finally Raptured (Black Coffee &ME vs. Kings of Tomorrow)
Early Xmas present.."Finally Raptured"Mashup of Black Coffe &MR T"he Rapture Pt. III " vs. "Finally" from Kings of Tomorrow>a 30 second clip from Jask give us the idea and we run with it.
11/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 1 second
Episode 271: 2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 3 of 3: From House to Trance)
2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 3 of 3: From House to Trance) (Being a full 4-hour set, we posted the full X hour set previously. To make it more digestible, we cut the set in 3 parts. This is Part 3 out of 3). As per SoulBeach DXB set November 3rd 2023 Heavily inspired by the Gorgon City set, dropped in Oct 2023 at the Drumsheds in London. Though obviously an original House is a journey take on it and own live performance. Our vision for Soul Beach was a sound fusion fiesta, blending thumping House beats with the electrifying surge of Rap, Techno and Trance. The set was designed to weave through the vibrant threads of varius House genres, with dashes of Latin flair and rap's rhythmic poetry, aimed to offer a sonic journey that promised to keep the dance floor alight with energy and anticipation. Our sole aim was to unite the dancefloor and dissolve the boundaries of genres and rhythms. Playlist:2021 Gypsy Woman (La-Da-Dee) (Original Mix) [HIAJ FCKN! Edit]. Mozzy Rekorder, Luca Morris2023 Where You Are (Gorgon City Extended Remix) [Qtπ FCKN! Nanana Edit]. John Summit, Hayla2023 Show Me How Love Goes [Qtπ 2023 Mashup]. Peggy Gou vs. RuDJ vs. Robin S, Qtπ2023 (It Goes Like) Nanana (Original Mix). Peggy Gou2023 Rumblah (Extended Mix) [HIAJ F’in <3 Dance Music Edit]. Gorgon City2023 Selecta (Extended Mix) [HIAJ F’in <3 Dance Music Edit]. Biscits2023 Makeba (Original Mix). Richard Grey, Lissat, Ghostbusterz2023 A Lot Like Heaven (Space Motion Extended Mix). Gorgon City, Julia Church 2023 Footprint (Ahmed Helmy Extended Mix) [Qtπ Barbie What’s Wrong with U Edit]. Ruben De Ronde, Diana Miro2023 Miracle (David Guetta Extended Remix). Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding2023 Heartless (Extended Mix). Gorgon City, RAHH2023 Saltwater (Ilan Bluestone Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan2012 Going Deep (Original Mix) [HIAJ The Time is Now Edit]. Chicane2023 Going Deep with Them Hands High (Qtπ Mashup Edit). Jay Hardway & Robert Falcon ft. Therese vs. Chicane vs. Mike Steele2015 Going Deep (VillaNaranjos Remix) [HIAJ The Time is Now Edit]. ChicaneGorgon City are an English electronic music production duo consisting of two North London producers Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott.. Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, Gorgon City have enjoyed stellar success over the past 5-years thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals.Gorgon City SpotifyGorgon City YouTubeGorgon City BeatportHope you felt it… A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
11/13/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
Episode 270: 2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 2 of 3: London Vibes)
2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 2 of 3: London Vibes) (Being a full 4-hour set, we posted the full X hour set previously. To make it more digestible, we cut the set in 3 parts. This is Part 2 out of 3). As per SoulBeach DXB set November 3rd 2023 Heavily inspired by the Gorgon City set, dropped in Oct 2023 at the Drumsheds in London. Though obviously an original House is a journey take on it and own live performance. Our vision for Soul Beach was a sound fusion fiesta, blending thumping House beats with the electrifying surge of Rap, Techno and Trance. The set was designed to weave through the vibrant threads of varius House genres, with dashes of Latin flair and rap's rhythmic poetry, aimed to offer a sonic journey that promised to keep the dance floor alight with energy and anticipation. Our sole aim was to unite the dancefloor and dissolve the boundaries of genres and rhythms. Playlist:2023 Hold Me (Original Mix) [Qtπ HIAJ Edit]. Shiba San2023 Your Body (Original Mix). Babes on the Run2021 You've Done Enough (John Summit Extended Mix vs. Extended Mix). Gorgon City, Drama2023 About You Now (Original Mix). Nari, Tom Silver, Dead as Disko, Steve Tosi2023 Soul (Original Mix) [HIAJ Discolicious Edit]. Max Millan, SWS2023 What You Need (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Discolicious Edit]. Steve Angello, Wh02023 Tell That Boy (Extended Mix) [Qtπ High on House Edit]. Azzecca2023 In the House (Original Mix) [Qtπ High on House Edit]. L.P. Rhythm2022 Sidewindah (Extended Mix). Gorgon City2023 Tranquilao (Original Mix) [Qtπ SthAm Deejays Edit]. Andruss2023 Set Me Free (Intro Mix) [Qtπ/The House Rhythm is our Brother Edit]. RAYO (ITA)2023 What You Need (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Dropped a Double!!]. Steve Angello, Wh02016 Needle on the Record (Angelo Ferreri Remix) [Qtπ Got Me Mash]. Andrea Carissimi, Michele Chiavarini, Angelo Ferreri2023 Flawless (Cheesecake Boys VIP Mix Milshake Mashup). Crazibiza2023 Lady (Hear Me Tonight) (Extended Mix) [Qtπ What Have U Done Edit]. Mark Knight, James Hurr2018 Feel My Needs (Gorgon City Extended Mix vs. Extended Mix) [Qtπ Dance, Rhythm, Shake Edit]. Weiss (UK)2023 I Remember (John Summit Extended) [Qtπ Dance, Rhythm, Shake Edit]. Kaskade, deadmau52023 Never Forget (Extended Mix) [Qtπ in Memory of Lar Levi Edit]. Deniz Bul2023 Pose (Extended Mix). Nez, Gorgon City1997 A London Thing (Full Length Mix) [HIAJ Brain Rhythm Edit]. Scott Garcia, MC Styles2017 4AM In London (Extended Mix). DJ S.K.T, Iris GoldGorgon City are an English electronic music production duo consisting of two North London producers Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott.. Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, Gorgon City have enjoyed stellar success over the past 5-years thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals.Gorgon City SpotifyGorgon City YouTubeGorgon City BeatportHope you felt it… A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
11/11/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 269: 2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 1 of 3: Melodic Vibes)
2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves and Beats (Part 1 of 3: Melodic Vibes) (Being a full 4-hour set, we posted the full X hour set previously. To make it more digestible, we cut the set in 3 parts. This is Part 1 out of 3). As per SoulBeach DXB set November 3rd 2023 Heavily inspired by the Gorgon City set, dropped in Oct 2023 at the Drumsheds in London. Though obviously an original House is a journey take on it and own live performance. Our vision for Soul Beach was a sound fusion fiesta, blending thumping House beats with the electrifying surge of Rap, Techno and Trance. The set was designed to weave through the vibrant threads of varius House genres, with dashes of Latin flair and rap's rhythmic poetry, aimed to offer a sonic journey that promised to keep the dance floor alight with energy and anticipation. Our sole aim was to unite the dancefloor and dissolve the boundaries of genres and rhythms. Playlist:
2014 Stuttgart (Fatboy Slim Presents Tosca, Lucas Santtana, John Digweed & Nick Muir Remix). Tosca, Lucas Santtana
2023 At Night on The Beach with Nora [Qtπ Lil’ Mash]. Nora En Pure Shakedown, Qtπ
2023 Where I Find My Mind (Velero Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2021 Tell Me It's True (Original Mix). Gorgon City
2021 Foolproof (Extended vs. Andhim Extended Remix) [HIAJ 2x The Vocals Edit]. Gorgon City, Hayden James, Nat Dunn
2023 Start the Fire (Extended Mix). Nico de Andrea, Eli & Fur
2022 How the Flowers Grow (Rodriguez Jr. Remix). Royksopp, Pixx
I Love You Always Forever (Nora's Version Extended Mix). Nora En Pure, Donna Lewis
2023 Sorry (Miss Monique Remix). Darmon, Eran Hersh, BLOND:ISH, Madonna, Miss Monique
2023 Fell in Luv (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Talk 2 Me Edit]. Carlita, Calussa
2023 Voodoo (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Short Edit]. Gorgon City
2022 Brighter Days (Marco Lys Remix) [HIAJ we <3 House Edit]. Cajmere, Dajae
2023 Dance with Ibiza (Original Mix) [Qtπ 2 the Club Ten Rules Edit]. Ugo Banchi ft. Amara
2023 Bateau Blanc (Extended Mix). Flush
2023 Oxygen (Extended Mix) [HIAJ Riders on the Storm Edit]. Ruben De Ronde, Crowd+Ctrl, 88Birds
2021 Lost Feelings (Extended Mix). Gorgon City
2023 All Over My Body (Original Mix) [HIAJ Addiction Edit]. Superchumbo, Ben Sterling
2023 Rizzo (Original Mix) [Qtπ DF Bom Bom House is The Religion Edit]. Argia
2022 Smooth Operator (Original Mix). Ben Miller (Aus)
Gorgon City are an English electronic music production duo consisting of two North London producers Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott.. Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, Gorgon City have enjoyed stellar success over the past 5-years thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals.Gorgon City SpotifyGorgon City YouTubeGorgon City BeatportHope you felt it… A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
11/9/2023 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 268: 2023 Nov Soul Beach Vibes: Global Grooves & Beats (Full XL Set)
Being 4 hours, we will, shortly, upload it in 3 parts. in order to make it digestible!2014 Stuttgart Tosca & Lucas Santtana Mix. Tosca, Lucas Santtana2023 At Night on The Beach with Nora [Qtπ Lil’ Mash]. Nora En Pure Shakedown, Qtπ2023 Where I Find My Mind Velero Extended Mix. Eli & Fur2021 Tell Me It's True Original Mix. Gorgon City2021 Foolproof Extended vs. Andhim Mix. Gorgon City, Hayden James, Nat Dunn2023 Start the Fire Extended Mix. Nico de Andrea, Eli & Fur2022 How the Flowers Grow Rodriguez Jr. ReMix. Royksopp, PixxI Love You Always Forever Extended Mix. Nora En Pure, Donna Lewis2023 Sorry Miss Monique ReMix. Darmon, Eran Hersh, BLOND:ISH, Madonna, Miss Monique2023 Fell in Luv Extended Mix. Carlita, Calussa2023 Voodoo Extended Mix [HIAJ Short Edit]. Gorgon City2022 Brighter Days Marco Lys ReMix. Cajmere, Dajae2023 Dance with Ibiza Original Mix. Ugo Banchi ft. Amara2023 Bateau Blanc Extended Mix. Flush 2023 Oxygen Extended Mix. Ruben De Ronde, Crowd+Ctrl, 88Birds2021 Lost Feelings Extended Mix. Gorgon City2023 All Over My Body Original Mix. Superchumbo, Ben Sterling2023 Rizzo Original Mix. Argia2022 Smooth Operator Original Mix. Ben Miller Aus 2023 Hold Me Original Mix.. Shiba San2023 Your Body Original Mix. Babes on the Run2021 You've Done Enough John Summit Extended Mix. Gorgon City, Drama2023 About You Now Original Mix. Nari, Tom Silver, Dead as Disko, Steve Tosi2023 Soul Original Mix. Max Millan, SWS2023 What You Need Extended Mix.. Steve Angello, Wh02023 Tell That Boy Extended Mix. Azzecca2023 In the House Original Mix. L.P. Rhythm2022 Sidewindah Extended Mix. Gorgon City2023 Tranquilao Original Mix ]. Andruss2023 Set Me Free Intro Mix. RAYO ITA 202 Ride the Rhythm Extended Mix. Z Factor, Harry Romero, Dave Lee ZR2016 Needle on the Record Angelo Ferreri Remix [Qtπ Got Me Mash]. Andrea Carissimi, Michele Chiavarini2023 Flawless Cheesecake Boys VIP Mix Milshake . Crazibiza2023 Lady Hear Me Tonight Extended Mix. Mark Knight, James Hurr2018 Feel My Needs Gorgon City Extended Mix.. Weiss UK 2023 I Remember John Summit Extended. Kaskade, deadmau52023 Never Forget Extended Mix. Deniz Bul2023 Pose Extended Mix. Nez, Gorgon City1997 A London Thing Full Length Mix. Scott Garcia, MC Styles2017 4AM In London Extended Mix. DJ S.K.T, Iris Gold2021 Free Extended Mix. Roland Clark, Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc2021 Gypsy Woman La-Da-Dee Original Mix. Mozzy Rekorder, Luca Morris2023 Where You Are Gorgon City Extended ReMix. John Summit, Hayla2023 Show Me How Love Goes [Qtπ 2023 Mashup]. Peggy Gou vs. RuDJ vs. Robin S, Qtπ2023 It Goes Like Nanana Original Mix. Peggy Gou2023 Rumblah Extended Mix. Gorgon City2023 Selecta Extended Mix. Biscits2023 Makeba Original Mix. Richard Grey, Lissat, Ghostbusterz2023 A Lot Like Heaven Space Motion Extended Mix. Gorgon City, Julia Church 2023 Footprint Ahmed Helmy Extended Mix. Ruben De Ronde, Diana Miro2023 Miracle David Guetta Extended ReMix. Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding2023 Heartless Extended Mix. Gorgon City, RAHH2023 Saltwater Ilan Bluestone Extended ReMix. Chicane, Moya Brennan2012 Going Deep Original Mix. Chicane2023 Going Deep with Them Hands High Qtπ Mashup Edit. Stonebridge vs. Chicane vs. Mike Steele2015 Going Deep VillaNaranjos Remix Chicane
11/7/2023 • 4 hours, 9 seconds
Episode 266: 2023 Oct Harmonies Over Shadows: In Memories of Dancers Lost
2023 Oct Harmonies Over Shadows: In Memories of Dancers Lost Almost eight years ago, 130 music lovers died at the Bataclan theatre in Paris during an Eagles of March concert, two weeks go 260 EDM lovers died at the Nova Festival in the Negev in Israel. All innocent victims of the same barbary. This is not a political statement, just a humanist one… We could not just forget nor abscond with the similarities between the two massacres. In their memory, let us rise above hate, remembering the joy, the music, and the unity they represented. May their light guide us towards a world where love overshadows darkness. “I harbour no hate, for that's their domain,But my disdain for them, forever will remain.” “Je ne porte pas de haine, ce serait trop beau, Je méprise seulement, chaque écho de leurs maux.” “Ich hege keinen Hass, denn das ist ihr Bereich, Doch meine Verachtung für sie bleibt ewig und gleich.” “No albergo odio, pues es su terreno, Pero mi desdén hacia ellos es eterno y pleno.” אין לי שנאה, כי זהו שלהם התחום,אך הבז להם, לעד יישאר בליבי. Half harmonic mixing, half beat mixing, every track has been chosen, for its atmosphere, its title, and its deep meaning for us, House is a journey, honouring the fallen. Playlist:
Intro Would you Rather? Toccata (Church Organ Mix) Alexander Metzger, HIAJ
Barber's Adagio for Strings [HIAJ Fallen at the Bataclan Edit]. William Orbit , HIAJ
Fauda Rock (Guy Mantzur & Tamir Regev Remix) [HIAJ Fallen at the Bataclan Edit]. Gilad Benamram, Guy Mantzur, Tamir Regev, ft. Qtπ
Saltwater (Sunrise Mix) [HIAJ Fallen at the Nova Festival Edit]. Chicane, Moya Brennan, ft. Hilla
Adios Ayer (Original Version). Jose Padilla
Sound of Silence (MASSA x Nouela Vocal EDIT). Simon & Garfunkel
Jacob's Note (Original Mix) [Qtπ Bridge Edit]. Swedish House Mafia, Jacob Mühlrad
Pearls (Timo Jahns Remix) [Qtπ Lost and Sad Edit]. Sade
Collateral Damage (Original Mix vs. Tritonal Remix) [HIAJ Edit with Qtπ Harmonizing on Korg]. LEVV
Need To Feel Loved (Original Mix). Unclubbed, Zoe Durrant
Jacob's Note (Original Mix) [Qtπ Bridge Edit]. Swedish House Mafia, Jacob Mühlrad
Moth To A Flame (Extended Mix). Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd
Numb (Chill Mix). Elderbrook
Waves (Onno-B Deeper Mix). Mr. Probz ft. Neenah
Love Is Not Enough (Extended Mix) [Qtπ No Hate Just Disdain Edit]. Above & Beyond, Zoé Johnston
Angels Cry (Extended Mix). Fatum, Mars Atlas
An Angels Love Vocal Mix). Alex M.O.R.P.H., Sylvia Tosun
Should Have Seen It Coming (Extended Mix). Franky Wah, AETHO
2People Should Have Seen It Coming [Qtπ Mashup]. Franky Wah, Mirwais, Qtπ
Gorecki (Extended Mix) [HIAJ & Qtπ Mémoires des Innocents Edit]. Chicane, Qtπ
Young and Beautiful (Soundtrack Version). Lana del Rey
Better With Time (Armonica Version). Armonica, Dear Humans
I Wish You Were Here (Khaaron Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K, Nkemdi
The Bridge (Chicane Rework) ) [HIAJ/Qtπ RC Fallen Innocence Edit]. Jody Wisternoff, Sian Evans
Dreams (Club Mix) [Qtπ Live Roland Clark House Kills Edit]. Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir
Hope you felt it… A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
10/20/2023 • 2 hours, 18 seconds
Episode 265: 2023 June One Night in Florence… (Full XL Live version)
2023 June One Night in Florence… (Full XL Live version) As per the 24th of June drop at the 25Ora in Florence.Crazy-cool hotel inspired by Dante's Inferno with an indoor and outdoor patio., also called 25Hours Hotel Florence. A little over 2 hours of our personal favourite tracks and edits! Our self-imposed brief: To give you a taste of all the House Music genres and House flavours we REALLY love! On the menu, in no particular order, Soulful, Disco-House, Tech House, Deep House, Jazzy House, Tribal and an extravaganza of big keys Piano House, with, for the Encore track, the additional excitement and surprise of a very special to close down the night. No Progressive etc. this was neither the feel nor the venue. As a strict House set, “One Night in Florence” goes directly in our top five, if not directly to the top! Give yourself some time or listen to it in sections, but be aware, you will want to DANCE! Playlist
2023 Intro 25Ora Hotel Ambiance & MC Introduzione.
2017 Great Barrier Reef Intro (Ocean Mix). Alexander Metzger
1998 Cascades of Colour (Wamdue Black Mix vs. Kuniyuki’s Sugar Love Mix) [HIAJ Edit]. Ananda Project, Gaelle Adisson, Kuniyuki
2003 People (Original Mix) [Qtπ Terry Parish Lectures Edit]. Moodymann, Wouter De Moor ft. Theo Parrish.
2019 Natural High (Saxtrumental). Richard Earnshaw, Steve Taylor, Rose Windross
2011 Keep Coming (Original Mix) [Qtπ In & Out Micro Mashup & Edit]. Lovebirds, Theo Parrish.
2012 Uncountable (Original Mix. Hideo Kobayashi ft. Tomomi Ukumori
2013 Leaves Falling (Claude Mario Basanov Dub). Kruse & Nuernberg. Ft. Nathalie Claude
2017 When Love Breaks Down (Edit). The UK Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks
2023 Can't Help Myself (Original Mix). Mitch Oliver, Andrea De Tour
2013 Club Lonely (Alfred Azzetto Re-Work). Michael Salamon ft. Majuri
1994 Love & Happiness (Yemaya Y Ochùn) (House Nation Mix vs. David Penn Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Africa Edit]. River Ocean, India
1997 A Deeper Love (A Deeper Love Mix) [Xtian Chopped and Looped Edit]. Clivilles & Cole
2019 Heaven (Danny Krivit Edit). The Vision, Andreya Triana
2023 Alisson Loves Candy [Qtπ Where is The Love You’ve Got? Mashup). Allison Limerick vs. Candi Staton
2017 Feel Good (Sax Mix) [HIAJ House Music Love Edit]. HP Vince
2021 There's Another Way (Extended Mix) [HIAJ House Music Love Edit]. Matonii
2012 H.O.U.S.E (Bacanito & Mojazz Soul on SOLE Vocal Mix). Mr. V, Maximiliano Dutra
2018 I Need Your Lovin (Spen & Thommy’s Strings of Love Remix) [HIAJ 4Karizma Edit]. Spencer Morales, Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis
2021 Up All Night (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Underground Bassline Swap Edit]. OFFAIAH
2021 Both of Us (Original Mix) [Qtπ Underground Bassline Swap Edit]. Jayda G
2020 Both of Us (Jayda G Sunset Bliss Mix) [HIAJ Lil’Edit]. Jayda G
2021 Both of Us (Original Mix vs. Edit Mix) [Qtπ Takes the Pitch Control Off Freestyle Live Outro Reprise]. Jayda G
2023 Outro or …not quite yet? Special guest joins us.
2023 Strings of Life (Danny Krivit Extended Edit) [Sole Channel’s Verses vs. HIAJ Live Edit). South Central, Danny Krivit,
2023 25Ora Hotel Outro
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
9/17/2023 • 2 hours, 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 264: 2023 Jun Dance Yourself Clean (For Lisa F.)
2023 Jun Dance Yourself Clean (For Lisa F.) Soulful and Funky House XXL live set, with all you would expect from House is a Journey.. and more! Lisa, sorry we could not me with you, happy birthday! Loving what you have overcome, this is for you!(took down the original file and re-uploaded a new one, not sure but when the final edits were down might have forgotten to re-toggle the snap to grid and everything shifted a bit, or.. we are just crap and did not hear it live...) Playlist:
Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (Chymamusique B2B Remix vs. Atmos Blaq Remix ). Beatsbyhand, Kali Mija, Chymamusique, Atmos Blaq
Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (Original Mix). Beatsbyhand, Kali Mija
Fascinated By You (Original Mix). Moon Rocket
Testify (Mousse T’s Funky Shizzle Extended Remix). DAVIE, Mousse T.
Body (House Mix Extended). Sergio D’Angelo, Aldo Bergamasco, Polina Griffith, House
Soul Fever (Max & Sims Remix). Echodust, Max & Sims
You've Got the Luv (Angelo Ferreri & Moon Rocket 'Rooftop Live' Mix) [Qtπ Has a Funky Vibe Edit]. Duty Sound, SpeekAir, Matthew Lewis Jr., Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket, DISCO TOWN
I Want You (Original Mix). Sam Divine, Kormak
I Remember (Babert Extended Remix). Mattei & Omich, Ella, Babert
Most Precious Love (Sebastian Creeps & Julian Back Remix). Blaze, UDAUFL, Barbara Tucker, Sebastian Creeps, Julian Back
People Hold On (Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco Club Mix). Antonello Ferrari, Aldo Bergamasco, Becka
Strings of Life vs. Praise Cats (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg Qtπ 4The Edit). Derreck May, Praise Cats, Stuart Ojelaay
Shined On Me (Original Mix) [HIAJ Pitched Up Speed Piano Edit]. Praise Cats ft. Andrea Love, HIAJ, Xtian, Qtπ
Music Sounds Better With You (DAZZ 2k15 Remix).Stardust
2nite We Boogie in Calabrai (Qtπ Mashup). Alex Gaudino & Lew Farrimond vs.Seamus Haji
Boogie 2Nite (Seamus Haji Big Love Mix) (TMU Throwback Intro). Booty Luv
A Deeper Love (A Deeper Love Mix). Clivilles & Cole
A Deeper Love (Jaydan Wolf Remix). Nicola Fasano, Dual Beat, Plastik Funk, Jaydan Wolf
La Danza (Extended Mix vs. David Penn Extended Mix) [HIAJ Sth American Edit]. John Summit, David Penn
Pasilda (CASSIMM Remix). DJ Wady, Sean Finn, MoonDark
Touch Me (PAX & Rui Da Silva Extended Version).PAX, Rui Da Silva
Finally Finding Your Love (Kot vs. The Godfather) [Qtπ 2022 Mash]. Kings of Tomorrow, Frankie Knuckles
Your Love Fades into Strings of Candi (Grant Nelson & Shane D Secret Stash) [Qtπ Edit]. Solu Music ft. Kimblee, Grant Nelson, Shane. D., Frankie Knuckles & Jamie Principle, Carl Cox’s Space Closing Night remix, HIAJ.
Promised Land (Joe Smooth Extended Mix vs. Wawa’s Piano Mix). Joe Smooth, Wawa
Promised Land (Andrea Paci vs Tognarelli & Bertani Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Added Vocals Edit]. Sagi Rei
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
6/11/2023 • 2 hours, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 263: 2023 Jun Deep Sessions Pt.2 (Once Upon a Time On a Greek Island)
2023 Jun Deep Sessions Pt.2 (Once Upon a Time On a Greek Island) Once a year, for better or for worse, we revert to one of our building blocks, Deep House, the real Deep sh!t, not progressive, nor tech, back to where it started and still resonates. The second session is a sort of Deep House primer with an added flavour of sundrenched Mediterranean rooted tracks. Most tunes from 2019, all curated either edited with the HIAJ touch or butchered with the mashups you have come to expect from us. Prepared for La Grotta Bar Paleokastrika, Corfu, Greece.Playlist:
Innocent World Intro (Lonely Beach Mix) [HIAJ Urban & Rural Hellenic Ambiance Edit]. Alexander Metzger
Sometimes (Karol XVII & MB Valence Present Jackspeare Remix) [HIAJ Cicadas in the Morning By The Aegean Edit]. Hanna, Karol XVII & MB Valence, Jackspeare
Stay True (Original Mix) [Qtπ Balearic Edit]. Renote
Here We go (Reprise) [Qtπ Pebbles & Surf Edit]. Zetbee
Fearless (Original Mix) [HIAJ Church Bell & Town Square Ambiance Edit]. The Layabouts, Imaani
Simple Minds (Original Mix) [HIAJ Gotta Have the Deep Inside Edit]. Karol XVII & MB Valence
Music From My Soul (Homero Espinosa and Tony's Juno 106 Dub) [Qtπ Gotta Have House Edit]. Doc Martin, Tony Hewitt, Homero Espinosa
The Rhythm (N-You-Up Remix) [Qtπ Roland Clark Rhythmic Edit]. Tony P., Walter Scalzone, Mr. V
The Thing (Original Mix) [Qtπ Gotta Added Pads Edit]. Da Mike, Lazarusman
A History (Original Mix) [Qtπ Remember Me Edit]. Nicky Night Time, Dangerous Dan, Rhonda INTL., Julian Mitchell
Wackass (House of Prayers Remix) [Qtπ A Lil’ Bit of Disco Edit]. Crazibiza
Oh My (Unrealeased FNX Omar Remix) [Qtπ Africa Edit Edit]. Palamino, FNX Omar
CYA (Origiinal Mix) [Qtπ For the Love of Edit]. Somethin' Sanctified
Talking About House (Original Mix) [Qtπ For the Love of Edit]. Roland Clark & Masch + Yuko
My House (Waitz Remix). Low Steppa, Mr. V, Waitz
Breathtakingly (Tom Chubb Remix) [Qtπ Philosophy of Dance Edit]. U-Ness & JedSet, Tom Chubb
Guitarre Sunset (Deep Mix) [Qtπ Tales of a DJ Edit]. Saeed Younan, Electronic Youth
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
6/4/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 262: 2023 May Deep Sessions Pt.1 (Once Upon the Time in NYC)
2023 May Deep Sessions Pt.1 (Once Upon the Time in NYC) Once a year, for better or for worse we revert to one of our building blocks, Deep House, the real Deep sh!t, not progressive, nor tech, back to where it started and still resonates. This first session is all about NYC/Chicago rooted Deep House. Most tunes from 2019, all curated either edited with the HIAJ touch or butchered with the mashups you ahve come to expect from us. Playlist:
Journey Intro (Dark Score Mix) [HIAJ Edit]. Alexander Metzger
Solid (Ibiza ReMix) [Qtπ House Still Here Edit]. Second Floor, Ibiza
Desire (Original Mix) [HIAJ Dj Set Edit]. Carlos Mena, Azania Brothers, Osunlade
Es Vedra (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Been Saving Her Night Loving Edit]. Alex Lo Faro
Moving Light (Salty Dub vs. Deep Feels Dub) [HIAH The Night Edit]. Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw
Moving Light (Original Mix) [2023 Qtπ About U Mash]. Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw
Take Me Away (Original Mix). Christos Fourkis, Irini Liapikou
Deep Feeling (Extended Mix) [2023 Qtπ Won’t Live it Up Mash]. Foo Funkers, Raul Osvaldini
The Night Life (Jarred Gallo Remix). Drew Feelin, Mr. V, Jarred Gallo
Try to Remember (Sandy Rivera Original Mix) [Qtπ Street Cred U/G Edit]. Sandy Rivera
Find A Friend (Angelo Ferreri Extended 'Disco' Mix) [Qtπ Street Cred U/G Edit].DJ John Julius Knight, Angelo Ferreri
The Believe (Dub Mix) [Qtπ Life’s Rules Edit]. Genetic Funk, Mr V
The Gift (Original Mix) [[Qtπ Street Life’s Rules Edit]. Panevino, Mr. V
Feels So Right (Original Mix) [Qtπ Remember Me Edit]. Jorn Johansen
I See You (Sole Channel Mix). Mr. V
My Reason (Backdoor Mix) [Qtπ Musik Lil’Edit]. Yass, DJ Rae
Let In the Light (The Layabouts Remix) [Qtπ In Our House The DJs Always Come Last Edit]. Bass Adjustment, The Layabouts
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
5/19/2023 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 261: 2023 May Summer is Coming! Pt.2
2023 May Summer is Coming! Pt.2 Sundrenched fun little Vocal House gems in the Beach/Pool genre, the second part.Happy vibes to get ready for the European or Northern Hemisphere Summer. Please check SoulBeach DBX Playlist:
On the Beach (T.Markakis Extended Sunset Mix). Sean Finn
Take Some Time (Original Mix). Lissat, Earth n Days
Family Affair (Dave Delly, Umberto Balzanelli Bootleg Remix). Mary J. Blige
Naughty Boy La La La (OtherSoul HouseCafe Mix. Stan Smith, OtherSoul
Break My Soul (Original to Charlie Lane Remix) (TMU Flip Edit. Beyonce
Body (OtherSoul Mix Extended). Sergio D'Angelo, Aldo Bergamasco, Polina Griffith
Grey & Black (Crazibiza Remix).No Hopes, Kinspin
Put ‘em high (OtherSoul Mix). OtherSoul, Stonebridge
Say It Right (OtherSoul House Cafe Mix). Nelly Furtado
Diamond Life (OtherSoul Diamond Mix). OtherSoul, Louie Vega & Jay Sinister Sealee ft. Julie McKnight
Set Fire To the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg). OtherSoul, Adèle
Thank You (DJ Dark & Mentol Remix). Dido
I Feel Love (Discotron Extended Remix). Sean Finn
Bring The Groove Back (Original Mix). Alex Peace, T.Markakis
When Doves Cry (Block & Crown House Dubb). Popcorn Poppers
Move Your Horny Body (Dave Bolton Mashup). Mousse T vs. Marshall Jefferson x Solardo
Spinning Around (Original To PBH & Jack Remix) (TMU Flip Edit) .Jolyon Petch
Standout tracks: A few tracks from OtherSoul,, Spanish DJ but mostly producers with unbelievable piano skills who started with Soundcloud bootlegs but quickly graduated to being standout producers of their own right. https://www.happyhouse.es/productores/othersoul/https://soundcloud.com/othersoulofficialhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0Pa5fwLkJR1etZeIjWdgjf Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
5/14/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 260: 2023 May Summer is Coming! Pt.1
2023 May Summer is Coming! Pt.1 Sundrenched fun little Vocal House gems in the Beach/Pool genre.Happy vibes to get ready for the European or Northern Hemisphere Summer. Part2 will be uploaded in a few days. Please check Soul Beach DBX. Playlist:
2023 I Will Break Your Soul King of Pop! [Qtπ Funk Lil Mash]. Beyonce vs. Michael Jackson
2022 Break My Soul (Original Mix). Beyonce
2022 Ain't Nobody (Extended Mix). Sean Finn
2019 Esena Mono (Remix). Sargsyan Beats
2022 Sounds So Good (T. Markakis Extended Unreleased Mix). Kevin Yost
2018 F.A.M.A (Original Mix). Softmal, Nytron
2022 Baby Hot Stuff (Original Mix). Bob Musella
2022 Coma Cat (Purple Disco Machine Extended Re-Work). Tensnake
2023 Come To You (Original Mix). Daisuke Miyamoto, Eugenio Fico
2018 Keep On Jumping (Re-Tide's Disco Remix). Todd Terry ft.Jocelyn Brown & Martha Wash
2020 Don’t Look Any Further (Original Mix). T.Markakis
2022 Silence (Knights of The Round Label ReThink). Jean- Luc, Nick Jay
2021 People Hold On (Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco Club Mix). Antonello Ferrari, Aldo Bergamasco, Becka
2023 Wild Side (Extended Mix). T. Markakis
2021 When I Hear the Beat (Original Mix). Luca Debonaire
2022 Everything I Wanted [HIAJ Bootleg Remix]. Billie Eilish, Xtian, Qtπ on keys
2016 Fast Car [Daddy's Groove Remix vs. Rare Candy Remix) [Qtπ Has Too Many Buttons & Effects to Play with Edit]. Jonas Blue ft. Dakota
2021 Thin Line (Original Mix) [Qtπ Botched Remix]. John Summit, Guz (NL), Charlie Hedges, Eddie Craig
2020 Thin Line (Extended Mix). John Summit, Guz (NL)
Standout Tracks:
Break My Soul (Original Mix), forget the Beyonce haters, and yes, she did not deserve all the accolades but still nice to see her embrace House Music.
Silence (Knights of The Round Label ReThink), nice take on the anthem, giving it yet another colour.
People Hold On (Antonello Ferrari & Aldo Bergamasco Club Mix), happy soulful track with truly great production.
Wild Side (Extended Mix). Absolute gem from T. Markakis, the way he brings the Lou reed anthem is both subtle and inspired.
Thin Line (Original Mix & Extended Mix), Summit at its best, thre are 3 elodic lines in the track and each of them could stand on their own. Loving it.
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
5/12/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 259: 2023 May Uplift!
2023 May Uplift! Current and Uplifting tracks, staying at the sweet spot of the confines of Progressive House and Trance. Should be a fun one and get you on your feet, smiling and soon dancing. Feeling most of the tunes deserved to be listed in the standout tracks comment section. A few half-decent mashups. Please indulge us! Playlist:
2023 Limitless (Extended Mix). Dennis Sheperd, EKE, Koni Blank
2022 Losing Control in Eugina (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Lil’ Becky Hill Mash] Paul Thomas, JES, Fuenka
2023 Evenfall (DJ Version) [Qtπ Becky Hill Mash]. David Broaders
2023 Darkest Hour (Extended Mix). Diana Miro, Cristoph, Franky Wah
2020 Never Look Back (Extended Mix) [[tπ Lil’ Time 2B3 Edit]. Chicane
2022 This Love (Extended Mix). Laura van Dam
2021 Solarcoaster (Marsh Extended Remix) Qtπ Lil’ Regard Edit]. Solarstone, Marsh
2019 I've Got You (Loods Remix). Lastlings
2023 The Diamond Life of Embossa (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Classic Mash]. KATZZ
2022 Lonely with You (Extended Mix). Skytech, Mingue
2022 Can’t Get Enough of Timeless (Original Mix) [Qtπ Soulful Lil’ Mash]. Masaya, Yuji Ono, Masaya vs. Soulsearcher, Qtπ
2023 It's a Fine Day! (Oops!)(So Acclaimed Mashup). Opus vs. Oliver Helden, Karen Harding, PBH & Jack
2022 Explorers into the Night (DIM3NSION Remix) [Qtπ Take me Away May]. Sunnteck vs Ellen de Graaf
1998 Breathe (Nalin and Kane Remix) [Qtπ Ancient House Edit]. Kylie Minogue,
2023 Beyond Us (Hatshepsut Extended Version) [Qtπ House Edit]. Eynka
2023 Breathe (Horisone Remix). Haze-M, Monastetiq ft. Selima Hatrous
2023 Free Me From My Insomnia ((Joe Reece Re-Edit) [Qtπ Ambitious Mash]. Faithless vs. Guz vs. Ultra Naté, Qtπ
2023 Saving Me (Extended Mix). Topic, Sasha Alex Sloan
Standout tracks:
Limitless (Extended Mix). Dennis Sheperd, EKE, Koni Blank, Light Melodic Vocal Prog.
Evenfall (DJ Version). David Broaders, old school uplifting trance.
Darkest Hour (Extended Mix). Diana Miro, Cristoph, Franky Wah. At the confine of Trance and House, has everything and will be an enduring future classic.
Embossa (Extended Mix). KATZZ. The mashup may hide how good the track heavy, distorted heavy bass. Check them out.
Lonely with You (Extended Mix). Skytech, Mingue. Corny little pro/trance number with Mingue amazing voice love it!
Can’t Get Enough of Timeless (Original Mix) [Qtπ Soulful Lil’ Mash]. Masaya, Yuji Ono, Masaya vs. Soulsearcher, Qtπ. Not just because it is our mashup.
Breathe (Nalin and Kane Remix). Kylie Minogue best track, early tech house. Massively sexy tune!
Beyond Us (Hatshepsut Extended Version) Eynka. Driving, heavy, amazingly produce prog track.
Saving Me (Extended Mix). Topic, Sasha Alex Sloan. Perfect uplifting vocal outro track! Come on we know you joined in the “la-la-las”
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
5/5/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 1 second
Episode 258: 2023 Apr Sweet Melancholy
2023 Apr Sweet Melancholy Melodic Progressive House. Emotive, bittersweet and melancholic set mixing older tracks from Dennis Kenzo ft. Sveta B. and very current tracks. Focus on Russian Progressive and Trance producer Denis Kenzo and the wonderful voice of Sveta B., his life-partner. Socials:https://www.beatport.com/artist/denis-kenzo/181555https://open.spotify.com/artist/66hvouo3QBf31PuetihmSQ?autoplay=truehttps://www.instagram.com/deniskenzomusic/?hl=en Playlist:
2012 You're Not Alone Intro (Bc Mix).Alexander Metzger
2012 Lullaby Lonely (Original Mix). Denis Kenzo, Sveta B
2023 Moment (Extended Mix). PRAANA, Danni Carra
2023 Let's Get It Right (Innellea Remix). Royksopp, Astrid S
2019 Reasons to Cry (Extended Mix) Mix. Denis Kenzo, Sveta B.
2023 Dreamin' About You (Original Mix) [Qtπ’s del ‘Alma Edit]. Fenix J, Mario Eighta
2023 Sight of You (Read the News Remix) (Original Mix). Lissa, Klangkarussell, Read the News
2021 Bloom (Extended Mix) [Qtπ’s Love Strategies Edit]. Dezza, Exstra
2022 That Same ID (Extended Mix). Denis Kenzo
2023 Pieces (Original Mix). Felix Raphael
2023 Together Alone (Original Mix). Pale Blue
2022 Millennium (Extended Mix) Qtπ’s This is Not a Dream Edit]. Alex Vanni
2013 Lullaby for Two feat. Sveta B. (Chill Out Mix). Denis Kenzo, Sveta B.
Standout Tracks (beyond all the Denis Kenzo tracks,) check out:
Royksopp’s “Let's Get It Righ (Innellea Remix)”. No need do to introduce Royksopp.
The dark, consuming “Sight of You (Read the News Remix) (Original Mix)” from Klangkarussel and Lissa. What a mesmerizing voice!
The wonderfully chilled “Together Alone (Original Mix)” from Pale Blue
“Millennium (Extended Mix)” from Alex Vanni, classical composer, immaculate compostion!
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/28/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 257: 2023 Apr Melodic (RE-UPLOAD)
2023 Apr Melodic(Original file was corrupted, it is now corrected, please delete from your library and download again. Apologies) Current melodic Progressive House. Give yourself 90 minutes, relax and let yourself be swayed by melodic tunes. Playlist:
2019 Mystery (Tale of Us & Mathame Remix). Adriatique
2023 Chase the Sun (Makebo Remix Extended Mix). Planet Funk, Makebo
2023 Silence (Aviell & Alternoize DJ Club Vocal Dub). Jean Luc, Nick Jay
2023 Kintsugi (Siskin Extended Remix) [Qtπ Dance with Me Edit]. BT
2023 Akkadian (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Gen X Edit]. David Novacek, Juan Galvis
2023 Miss You (Extended Mix). Pretty Pink, Dan Soleil
2023 Dance Again (Original Mix) [Qtπ is Channelling Armin & Roland Clark Edit]. Andhim
2022 Running Up That Hill (Extended Mix). Nick Jay, Elodie Adams
2023 Blue Moon (Extended Mix) [Qtπ When She First Felt Edit]. Madomo Planet
2023 Pwdr Blu (Original Mix). Kaskade, deadmau5, Brother, Kx5
2023 Sleeping Beauty (Original Mix). Stephan Jolk
2022 Need to Feel Loved (Tim van Werd Extended Remix). Reflekt, Delline Bass, Tim van Werd
2023 Meteorite (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) [Qtπ is Feeling Jack’s Groove Edit]. Ruben Karapetyan
2016 Missing (Original Mix). EDX, Mingue
2022 For A Lifetime (Extended Mix). David Broaders
2022 Piece of My Love (Extended Mix). Siskin
2023 Summerbreeze (Matt Fax Extended in Search of Sunrise Remix) [Qtπ The First Time Edit]. Kamaya Painters
Standout Tracks:
Adriatique’s “Mystery “(Tale of Us & Mathame Remix).
The subtle Makebo’s remix of the Balearic anthem “Chase the Sun”.
"Miss You" with its Depeche Mode feel
“Pwdr Blu” fruit of the collaboration between Kaskade and deadmau5
"Summerbreeze" from Kamaya Painters
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/21/2023 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 256: 2023 Apr Let’s Dance in the Dark
2023 Apr Let’s Dance in the Dark Darkish but melodic Progressive House set, mostly current tunes with the gratuitous edits and mashups you have come to expect from House is a journey. Check our “Raining Down the Love of Eccentricity” mash, it is half decent. Playlist:
2023 Let's Dance (Honey Dijon Moonlight Club Mix). David Bowie
2023 Let's Dance (Che Jose Midnight Rework). David Bowie
2023 Lay Low (Argy Remix) (Extended Mix). Tiesto
2019 I’ve Got You (Rinzen Extended Remix). Lastlings
2023 Raining Down the Love of Eccentricity [Qtπ’s Epic Mash] (AfterNux Reworked Edit). Larüm vs. Freemasons, Qtπ
2023 Hurts to Love You (The Blizzard Extended Mix). The Blizzard, That Girl, Huvagen
2022 Calling (Tim van Werd Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Audax
2020 Timeless (Opposite Ways Remix). Eleonora, Erly Tepshi
2022 Just to Hear You Say (Joseph Ray Extended Mix). Tinlicker
Everything I Wanted from Greece in 2000 (Jason Rivas Tech 2K15 Revision) [Qtπ’s Lil’ Mash]. Jason Rivas, Cosmic Phosphate
2023 Pouring Rain (Original Mix). Guz, Camden Cox
2023 Indulgence for 2People (Club Mix) [Qtπ’s Loves Madgie Mash]. Nora En Pure vs. Jean-Jacques Smoothie
2023 Your Heart (Extended Mix). Rob Hes, 2088, Jordan Grace
2023 Cyclone (Extended Mix) [Qtπ’s The Phuture Ain’t Edit]. Dylhen
2022 If Only (You Could Be Here) (Grigorè Extended Mix). Le Youth, Nathan Nicholson, OCULA, ft. Nathan Nicholson
2023 The Rapture of Children (Extended Mix) [Qtπ’s Overly Ambitious Mash]. Robert Miles, Tinlicker, Qtπ
2023 Let's Dance (RQntz Remix). David Bowie
Standout tracks:
Let's Dance (Che Jose Midnight Rework). David Bowie, discovered on Nora's Purified podcast, amazing take on the Bowie classic. Che Jose is a Sydney boy, check his Soundcloud, https://soundcloud.com/chejose
Lay Low (Argy Remix) (Extended Mix from.. yes… Tiesto
I’ve Got You (Rinzen Extended Remix) from Lastlings
Raining Down the Love of Eccentricity [Qtπ’s Epic Mash] (AfterNux Reworked Edit). Larüm vs. Freemasons, Qtπ
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/11/2023 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 255: 2023 March Wailing Wall
2023 March Wailing Wall Current melodic Progressive House tunes with a focus on 2 artists we recently discovered, Sebastien Busto and Siskin. Sebastien Busto, DJ/Producer from Buenos Aires is an innovative producer who knows how to create dreamy atmospheres through an elegant and melodic progressive house, with a touch of old school sound. Socials:https://soundcloud.com/sebabustohttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4owRZfKg7E4YCmVpxcpeaEhttps://www.beatport.com/artist/sebastian-busto/441366https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_busto_oficial/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/sebabustooficial/ Siskiin: Duo known as Siskin, a music production and live duo consisting of SueMcLaren & Suzanne Chesterton. Suzanne previously appeared on the smash ‘Orion’ last year and Sue has a reputation as one of the scenes most popular singer / songwriters – they are quite a dream team! Socials:https://www.beatport.com/artist/siskin/784093https://soundcloud.com/siskin-schttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6egwmgA3pYD9IF1jdiRrzihttps://www.instagram.com/_wearesiskin/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/wearesiskin/ Playlist:
2022 Trip to South (Extended Mix) (Age of Plastic Intro). Anton Ishutin, Alexander Metzger
2022 Always You (Extended Mix). Siskin
2022 Numb (Siskin Club Remix). Christina Novelli
2022 Searching (Andrea Cassino Remix) [Qtπ Calling the DJ Edit]. Sebastian Busto, Dragonfly
2021 Constellations (Fernando Ferreyra Remix) [Qtπ Bohemian Lil’ Mash]. Sebastian Busto, Queen
2021 Music (Original Club Mix). Sebastian Busto, Bodai
2021 The Persistence of Memory (Analog Jungs Club Mix) ) [Qtπ Learned Early Edit]. Sebastian Busto, Sio
2019 Wall to Wall (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Elevate Yourself Edit]. Eli & Fur
2022 Rainbow (Original Mix) ) [Qtπ Silent Tease Edit]. Sebastian Busto, Patrick Mason
2022 Silence (TJIG Extended Remix). Jean Luc, Nick Jay
2019 Journey to Ixtlan (Original Mix) [Qtπ Good VibrationsEdit]. Sebastian Busto, Homero Espina
2023 Who We Are (Lufthaus Extended Remix). Enamour, Warung
2020 Machines (Original Mix) [Qtπ Anyway Edit]. Sebastian Bust, Candi Staton
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal Remix) [Qtπ on the Keys Edit]. Director's Cut feat. Candy Staton
A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/3/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 49 seconds
Episode 254: 2023 Feb For Women, For Life, For Freedom زن، زندگی، آزادی (In Memoriam of Mahsa Amini)
2023 Feb For Women, For Life, For Freedom زن، زندگی، آزادی (In Memoriam of Mahsa Amini) The sole reason Mahsa Amini was tortured and murdered by religious zealots is that she was a modern young woman. It could be you; it could be your sister, your daughter: it could be us. Think about it...Mahsa Amini 2 hours and 20 minutes of Greek and Middle Eastern Progressive House tunes for most with a few current tracks. Set starts Shervin Hajipour’s AMAZING “Baraye” (برای) meaning "for, because of, for the sake of". Shervin Hajipour just won the "Best Song for Social Change" Grammy. Though emotive, the set, dropped live on MixCloud, is also a nice window into what fusion house can be. Shervin Hajipour Wiki Shervin Hajipour Insta Here are some ways to help Iranian women and girls in their fight for equity: The Iranian American Women Foundation accepts funds to aid their platform for empowering and mentoring younger generations of Iranian women.United for Iran, an independent nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, is working for civil liberties in Iran and also accepting donations. United for Iran maintains a glossary of Iran’s judicial system and builds apps and web resources to increase the capacity of Iranian civil society.The Women’s Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran is raising funds to support their continued work against the gender-based inequities in Iran. Playlist:
2022 Free Women [Qtπ Freedom Edit]. Cee-Roo, Qtπ News Edit, BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, Divine Essence
2022 Baraye (Original Version) [Qtπ Freedom Edit]. Shervin Hajipour, Divine Essence
2022 For Woman, Life, Liberty (Baraye) [Qtπ Freedom Edit]. Rana Mansour, Servin Hajipour, Divine Essence
2021 Istanbul (Intro Mix vs. Dj Pantelis Vocal Mix). Ufuk Akyildiz, Nino Varon, Zeynep Doruk
2021 φωτιά (Fotiá) (Evangelia x Eleni Foureira Mix). Evangelia & Eleni Foureira, Deborah De Luca
2021 φωτιά/Fotiá (Original Mix). Evangelia & Eleni Foureira, Deborah De Luca
2021 Εσένα Μόνο/Esena Mono (beats4eats Remix) [Qtπ Time 2b3 Edit]. Keti Garbi
2021 Εσένα Μόνο/Esena Mono (Sargsyan Remix) [Qtπ Time 2b3 Edit]. Sargsyan, Keti Garbi
2020 Aνεμος/Anemos (Fazz Remix) [When I First Qtπ Time Edit]. Christos Papadopoulos & Dim Angelo, Coco Street
2021 Aνεμος/Anemos (Alex Mihalakis Remix vs. Original Mix). Christos Papadopoulos & Dim Angelo
2021 Xαραμα/Charama (Original Mix) [Qtπ Freedom Edit]. Christos Fourkis
2022 Soma Ye (Original Mix) [Qtπ What is House Music Edit]. DJ Pantelis, Roland Clark
2020 To φως/To Fos (Christos Fourkis Remix).Nio March, Stefano Fren, Maria Papidaki
2017 Ederlezi (Original Mix). Dikanda
2018 Ederlezi (Mark & MD Remix) [Qtπ Romani Are Not a Dream Edit]. Dj Dark & MD Dj, Dikanda
2000 Last Kiss (Xtian Stepped Up Garage Band Edit). Ishtar Alabina
2022 Transmission (Joris Voorn Extended Remix) [Qtπ Désir de Liberté Edit]. Eelke Kleijn, Paul Alexander
2012 Noor (Fredda L Remix) [Qtπ Spanish Sol Edit]. Shva Gh
2022 Altered Destiny (Extended Club Mix) [Qtπ La Esperanza Edit]. Nora En Pure, Ursula Cuesta
2017 Lost in Aegean (Original Mix) [Qtπ Tribal Chant Mashup]. Omar Gharbi, DJ Pantelis, Chocolate Puma, Qtπ
2021 Sensing You (Extended Mix). Nicholas Gunn, AVIRA
2021 Take Me Original Mix). Christos Fourkis, Irini Liapikou
2018 Medusa (Nikos Diamantopoulos & Christos Fourkis Main Mix) [Qtπ If We Could Edit]. Nikos Diamantopoulos, Christos Fourkis, Leslie Carter, Roland Clark
2021 Répondez-moi (Extended Mix) [Qtπ En Mi Mundo Edit]. gardenstate, Gjon's Tears, Umidra
2020 Antigone (Yotto Extended Mix) [Qtπ Amor Del Alma Edit]. Joris Voorn, Angelica Linares
2013 Imprint Of Pleasure (Original Mix). Tube & Berger
2022 Entropia (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) [Qtπ Touched The Sky Mashup]. Cream (PL), Dennis Ferrer, Mia Tuttavilla, Qtπ
2023 Arabhu (Original Mix). Christos Fourkis
2022 Baraye (Live at Lanxess Arena Köln). Shervin, Sogand.
A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
2/13/2023 • 2 hours, 17 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 253: 2023 Jan Everything but Missing (Almost)
2023 Jan Everything but Missing (Almost) All came about after reading on an online chat relating to the release of the 1st single of Everything But The Girl forthcoming album (after 24 years of silence), that they were a “one hit wonder”. Rather than engage with the idiot, thought it would be a better proposition to mix and edit House is a Journey favourite EBTG tunes (except “Missing” though it is sort of there), remixes and bootlegs, as well as featuring their latest tune and the first unofficial booty remixes. An EBTG refresher for said idiot.. Certainly not exhaustive and 100% subjective, yet it contains an acoustic part, the DnB and Dance flavours, and obviously, the House and Break Beats dimension which is integral to their post indie sound (was it called indie back then?). 120 minutes of EBTG, House is a Journey way. And yes… “Missing” made it! but in our own twisted way. Playlist:
2023 Nothing Left To Lose (Album Version) [Qtπ Before Today Edit]. EBTG
1996 Before Today (Adam F Remix). EBTG
1990 Driving (Acoustic Mix). EBTG
2013 Driving (Pete Oak Remake Master vs. RDubz Remix) [Qtπ Loop Got Stuck Driving Edit]. EBTG
2013 Tracey In My Room (Tommy Mc's Sundown Remix) [Qtπ Tracey’s Silence Mashup]. EBTG vs. Soul Vision, Delerium, Sarah McLachlan
2002 Tracey In My Room (Lazy Dog Bootleg Dub) [Qtπ Before Today Underwater Edit]. EBTG, Darren Emerson
1999 Five Fathoms (Club 69 Future Club Mix) [Qtπ Before Today Underwater Edit]. EBTG, Darren Emerson
1999 Fiver Fathoms (Album Version vs. Kevin Yost Everything and a Groove Mix) [Qtπ Lil’ Edit]. EBTG, Kevin Yost
1999 The Future of The Future (Stay Gold) [Qtπ 4 Ze Love Edit]. EGTG, Deep Dish, Karizma
2014 Wrong (Pherotone Remix). EBTG, Pherotone
1996 Wrong (Todd Terry Unreleased Freeze Mix vs. Todd Teddy Remix). EBTG, Mr V
1999 Temperamental (Album Version). EBTG
1999 Temperamental (Hex Hector-Mac Quayle Remix) Qtπ Music Edit]. EBTG, Mr V.
2012 Temperamental (Ralphi Rosario Bootleg Mix). EBTG
2000 Lullaby of Clubland (Matty Heilbronn II Deep Club Mix). EBTG
2XXX Lullaby of Clubland (4 Da People Essential Bootleg Remix) EBTG, (hearthis.at)
2000 Lullaby of Clubland (Original Mix vs. Markus Schulz Tribal Journey). EBTG
2000 Lullaby of Clubland (Markus Schulz Tribal Journey) [Qtπ Damn Good Tune Edit]. EBTG, Mr V.
2000 Lullaby of Clubland (Matty Heilbronn II Deep Dub vs Deep Club Mix) [Qtπ Damn Good Tune Edit]. EBTG, Mr V.
2023 Nothing Left To Lose (Sugar Puppies Freedom Mix). EBTG, Sugar Puppies on Soundcloud
2023 Nothing Left To Lose (DayBeat Booty Remix) [Qtπ DJ is Third Edit]. EBTG, DayBeat on YouTube, Mr. V.
1984 Even So (2012 Remaster). EBTG
1984 Bittersweet (2012 Remaster). EBTG
1984 Another Bridge (2012 Remaster). EBTG
1984 Soft Touch (2012 Remaster). EBTG ft. Ben Watt
1994 Protection (Album Mix) Massive Attack ft. Tracey Thorn
2011 Missing Tu Lado (the Bootleg). U-Ness Vs Jedset ft. Robina & Lorena
2008 Missing the Silence (Malibu Remix) [Qtπ Mash on Mash]. Delerium vs. EBTG, Malibu, Qtπ
Hope you liked it! A bientôt. Xtian & Qtπ.
1/15/2023 • 2 hours, 3 minutes
Episode 252: 2023 Jan New Year’s Drinks and Mingle
2023 Jan New Year’s Drinks and Mingle First uploaded set of 2023, tunes to drink and mingle, nothing challenging, mostly chilled, at times jazzy, Cuban, Beach and Pool House vibes. Should get you out on your feet toward the end, at least it was the intention.There is a party/dance handbag house XL set to follow, just not sure it will be uploaded. As for the NYD set, since we posted an small hour of the demo cut for Xmas, we will wait a bit prior to post it.Thanks to Lisa & Geraud for restaurant Chef food, the drinks and the amazing views.Soul BeachPlaylist:
2014 You Got the Love (Tommy Mc's Chillax Remix). Candi Staton
1998 Floyd's Pink Money (Jazzy Acid Edit. Paul Hardcastle
2015 Ain’t Nobody (The Revenge Remix) [OtherSoul Re-edit] [Qtπ Found That PithThingie]. Alex Wilson, Othersoul
2008 Entre Dos Aguas (Vicky Cristina Barcelona OS). Paco de Lucia
2010 Chase the Sun (Musica Feliz Ibiza Beat Remix). David Tort, Norman Doray, Musica Feliz
2015 But Liberian Girls Can Dance [Qtπ Mashup Edit]. DeeM, Phil Collins, Michael Jackson
2020 Why Can’t We Live Together (LNTG Rework). Timmy Thomas, Late Nite Tuff Guy
2021 The Man with the Red Face (Original Mix). Anders Ponsaing, Claus Højensgård
2018 It's Not Right but It's Okay (DJ Rebel Remix). Mystique, DJ Rebel
2013 Nothing Can Come Between Us (Pomo Edit Bootleg). Sade
2019 Feeling You (Extended Mix). Mike D' Jais
2014 Sunlight (Darius Remix). The Magician, Years and Years
2020 Tom's Diner (Noface Remix). Noface
2018 Take It from Me (Extended Mix). Satin Jackets, Emma Brammer
2016 Good Times (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix. Ferry Ultra, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Boris Jennings.
2017 Give You Up (Summer Vibe Mix). RunSQ, Emma Brammer, Blank & Jones
2020 Break My Heart (Moodymann Remix). Dua Lipa, Moodymann
2013 Bite the Dust [LNTG Edit]. Queen
2022 Break my Soul (Original Mix). Beyonce
Happy New year/ Bonne annéeA bientôtXtian & Qtπ
1/10/2023 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 251: 2022 Dec Hans Zimmer’s Xmas Carols (Zimmer vs. House & Trance Anthems) [Qtπ Mashups]
2022 Dec Hans Zimmer’s Xmas Carols (Zimmer vs. House Trance & Anthems) [Qtπ Mashups & Edits]Extended cut from an upcoming NYD 2023 set. Hans Zimmer’s amazing “Time” and “Stay” from Inception & Interstellar respectively versus true House and Trance Anthems.Merry Xmas and Happy Festive Season from House is a Journey!Video link Playlist:
Street Organ Intro Field Mix. World of Intros
Interstellar (Gabriel Ananda Edit) vs. Silence [Qtπ Mashup RIP Maxi Jazz Edit]. Hans Zimmer, Delerium ft. Sarah McLachlan, Maxi Jazz, Qtπ. on mash and added keys duties.
S.T.A.Y. (Interstellar Theme) [Matt Daver Remix] vs. Silence [Qtπ Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, Delerium ft. Sarah McLachlan, Qtπ.
Interstellar (Deep House Remix) vs. Hide U [Qtπ Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, Alexandre Pachabezian, Kosheen, Sandy Rivera, DJ Rae, Qtπ.
Interstellar (The Blizzard Remix) vs About U [Qtπ Finally Going Interestellar Mashup & Rework]. Hans Zimmer, The Blizzard Samuel Martini, Amanda, Wilson, Qtπ.
Time (Pen Perry Remix) vs. Finally [Qtπ Time Marches On Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, Kings of Tomorrow, Julie McKnight, Qtπ.
Time (Karanda Remix) vs. Missing [Qtπ Missing Time Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, EBTG, Tracey Thorn, Qtπ.
Time (Cyberdesign Remix) vs. Reach Out for Love [Qtπ Soulful Trouse Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, Cyberdesign, Marc Evans & the Muthafunkaz. Qtπ.
Time (Cyberdesign Remix 3rd Version) vs. Rapture vs. Hello [Edge/Qtπ Hello Tastes So Sweet Mashup]. Hans Zimmer, Cyberdesign, The EdgE, Adèle, Nadai Ali, Qtπ.
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
12/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 250: 2022 Dec Connections
2022 Dec Connections For a group of peeps with whom we connected. Serendipity, love of music, loneliness, some sense of style. Who knows? But we are connected. Current vocal progressive house tracks by far and large with a few original Qtπ edits but this time no overly ambitious mashups. Good vibes set. Thanks Rachelle and Robin for let us use your space. Playlist:
2019 You're Not Alone Intro (Bc Mix). Alexander Metzger
2021 Bahia Noctura (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Ur Not Alone Ur Connected Edit]. Gabrielle Ag, Eric de la Vega, Roland Clark, Koen Groeneveld
2022 I Put A Spell on You (Extended Mix). Simone Vitullo, Emanuele Esposito, Brigitte Wickens
2022 Another Brick in The Wall (Original Mix) [Qtπ Resistance Edit]. Ucha, Darksidevinyl, Roland Clark
2022 Soon You'll Be Gone (Extended Vocal Mix). Thomas Oliver, Tinlicker
2022 Falling Behind (Extended Mix). CAPS, AVIRA
2021 Tell It All (Extended Mix). Tim van Werd
2022 Rhythm (Of the Night) (Extended Mix). Something Good
2022 Need to Feel Loved (Richie Blacker Intro Remix) [Qtπ Connection Edit]. Reflekt, Delline Bass, Richie Blacker, Roland Clark
2022 The Sign (Extended Mix). CamelPhat, Anyma (ofc)
2022 Live On Love (Extended Mix). Armin van Buuren, Diane Warren, My Marianne
2022 Out Out (Cincity Space Mix). Lazarusman, Yves Eaux, LevyM
2022 Apus (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Generation X Edit]. Markus Lawyer, Mr V.
2017 Missing (Nytron Remix). EDX, Mingue, Nytron
2018 So Hooked on Your Lovin (Gorgon City Extended Remix). Selace
2022 Eternity (Extended Mix) [Qtπ This is About You Edit]. Damate, Mr V.
2021 Bloodstream (Extended Mix). Ferry Corsten, Ruben De Ronde
Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
12/9/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 249: 2022 Nov My Shadow
2022 Nov My Shadow At the congruences of Progressive and Soulful House, Balearic Trance and a bit of Tech with a few original Qtπ live edits and mashups. Upbeat and meant to get you to move your bodies… Most tracks from 2022 with the usual suspects with Nora En Pure, Eli & Fur and a few stalwarts score of the Progressive House/Trance scene. Don’t miss two rather tight Qtπ mashups: the anthemic Delerium’s “Silence” vs. Otherside from Monolink and Hear Me Out from Cosmic Gate and the strangely working old Cuban standard “Havana 1959” vs. Copyright’s “We Can Rise”.Only postproduction tweak being levelling up the King of My Castle mash. As dropped at Soul Beach DBX Playlist:
2020 Horny Intro (Studio 54 Mix). World of Intros
2022 On My Knees (Cassian Remix). RÜFÜS DU SOL
2022 Otherside (Fideles Remix) [Qtπ The Silence of the Otherside Mashup]. Monolink, Delerium, Sarah McLachlan, Qtπ
2022 Hear Me Out (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Hear the Silence Mashup]. Cosmic Gate, Diana Miro, Delerium, Sarah McLachlan, Qtπ
2022 Stay with Me (Extended Mix). Linney, AVIRA
2022 To Find You (Extended Mix) [Qtπ King of Lil’ Mash]. Modera, KYAND, Qtπ
2022 My Shadow (Original Mix). Eli & Fur
2022 Queen of Ice (Nora En Pure Club Mix). Claptone, Dizzy, Nora En Pure
2022 In Silence (Extended Mix). Hel:Sløwedft feat. That Girl
2022 Cheyenne (Extended Mix) [Soul of a DF Qtπ Edit]. Trilucid, Roland Clark
2022 Hey Little Girl (Original Mix). Ravages of Time, REEEF
2021 American Dream (So Acclaimed Edit) [Qtπ Feelin’ Donna’s Love Mashup]. Space Motion, Donna Sumer, Qtπ
2021 Wild Skies (Marsh Extended Mix). Eli & Fur, Marsh
2022 Ivory (Extended Mix) [Qtπ The Most Precious Bigger Picture Edit]. Miss Melera ft. Divine, Blaze and Cranky Owls.
2013 Havana 1959 (Bohumil Remix) [Qtπ We Can Rise in Havana Mashup]. Mano Tiro, Copyright ft. Tasita D’mour, Qtπ
2022 Hometown (Extended Mix) [Qtπ We Can Rise Lil’ Mash]. Simon Doty, Ursula Rucker, Copyright ft. Tasita D’mour, Qtπ
2022 Almost Home (Ashibah Extended Mix) [Qtπ Big Love Recurring Edit]. Above & Beyond, Justine Suissa, Ashibah feat. Pete Heller
2021 Missing Is What We Came For (Qtπ Mashup). Everything but The Girl vs. Calvin Harris, Oddissic, Qtπ
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
2022 Sept Interstellar Vibes Coming back with Balearic Progressive chilled vibes. Tried to keep the vocal tracks to a strict minimum, some world music flavours, South American, Indian and African little gems. Turned out more melancholic than indented but very melodic and eclectic. Half of the set is pure harmonic mixing stepping up to beat mixing never pitching over 120 BPM. Usual suspects with Chicane, Nora En Pure, Above & Beyond, Armin and a few Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar remixes (more to come in future sets) you might have never heard before. And first time ever we dropped a Swedish House Mafia jam !(O^O)! As dropped at Soul Beach DBX Playlist:
Intro Apollo 11 Countdown. NASA
2022 Already There (Evolution Mix). Chicane
2017 La Noche (Original Mix) [Qtπ Love Tonight Edit]. Coca & Villa
2022 Fly Away (Balearic Mix). Genix
2022 Offshore (Evolution Extended Mix). Chicane
2022 Jacob's Note (Original Mix). Swedish House Mafia, Jacob Mühlrad
2022 Moth to A Flame (Extended Mix). Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd
2021 Push the Feeling On. Lounge Ibiza Café
2022 Mi Gente (Tribal vs Bass Boosted Mix). Balvin - X
2022 Celebration Santoor (Mula FR Remix). Namito, Sabo, feat. Bahramji
2022 Too Many Games (Extended Mix) [Qtπ The DJ is an Illegal Alien Edit]. Diana Miro, Tim van Werd, Roland Clark
2022 Interstellar (Deep House Remix) [Qtπ The DJ is an Illegal Alien Edit]. Alexandre Pachabezian
2022 On My Knees (Adriatique Remix). RÜFÜS DU SOL
2022 Sunstroke (Disco Citizens Evolution Extended Mix). Chicane
2011 Premier Gaou (FNX Omar Extended Remix). Magic System, Francis Mercier
2022 Gratitude (Anamē Extended PM Mix) [Qtπ The Right to Love Edit]. Above & Beyond, Marty Longstaff, Anamé (SE), Tony Lee
2022 Forsaken Dream (Extended Mix) [Qtπ The Right to Love Edit]. Nora En Pure
2021 Polar (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Dance Again Edit]. Heard Right, Furcloud, Roland Clark
2022 Feel Again (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Dance Again Edit]. Armin van Buuren, Wrabel, Roland Clark
2022 S.T.A.Y. (Interstellar Theme) [Matt Daver Remix] [Qtπ One Small Step Edit]. Hans Zimmer, Neil Armstrong, NASA
Highlights: beyond the Interstellar remixes, don't miss "Celebration Santoor", "Too Many Games" and "Premier Gaou" and "Gratitude" though the latter as had enough airplay this summer.Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
9/25/2022 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 246: 2022 Sept Finally Found Your Love (KoT vs. The Godfather vs. Jumping Qtπ Lil' Mash)
In our absence, a little video mashup treat.Your Love vs. Finally vs Jumpin'Credits to Kings of Tomorrow, Frankie Knuckles, Tod Terry and Govi.Xtian & Qtπ
8/31/2022 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 245: 2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.9 Not for the Main Room)
2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.9 Not for the Main Room) Ninth and final instalment of what was indeed a very long session. Hope you connected with a few of the sets, this last one is a bit more twisted, higher bpm, techier and may challenge some. It is perfectly Ok if you do not like it! More of a set for DJ with syncopated challenging beats, definitively not for the main room and to be consumed later in the night with possibly a twisted receptive brain. Got Deep out of tour system for now and it was cleansing! We won’t wait another 5 years but it is now time to look at lighter, current tunes. Not quite sure where we will go. Let’s see. Playlist:
2016 I Love House Music (Too Deep Mix). Phillip Ramirez, 33 Spins
2018 Touch Me (DJ Spen Gentle Touch Re Edit). Gentle Fred, DJ Spen
2018 Put Your Hands Up (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Dub) [Qtπ Togetherness Edit]. Ivan Nasini & Danilo Gariani, Ivan Nasini, Danilo Gariani, Jamie Lewis
2018 If U (Original Mix) [Qtπ Togetherness Edit]. ATFC
2018 Get Get Down (Original Mix) [Qtπ Togetherness Edit]. Kevin McKay, Matt Fontaine
1997 Love Commandments (Twilo Edit). Gisele Jackson, Balo, Louie Balo Guzman, Danny Tenaglia
2018 Lullaby of Clubland (4 Da Qtπ People Remix) [Qtπ Definition Remix]. EBTG, Qtπ
2018 I Got That Feelin (Josh Butler Remix) [Qtπ Definition Edit]. Dreamer G, Josh Butler
2006 Underground Is My Home (original Mix) [Qtπ Definition Edit]. Dennis Ferrer, Tyrone Ellis
2018 To That Beat (Original Mix) [Qtπ Definition Edit]. YAX.X, Roland Clark
2018 Brighter Days (Mousse T Fierce Dub) [Qtπ Definition Edit]. Big Moses, Kenny Bobien, Mousse T
2017 Dream Market (Original Mix) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. Mickael David, Tommyboy
2018 One Religion (Original Mix) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. YAX.X, Zawdi MC
2017 Cocaine, LSD, XTC, Whatever (Original Mix) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. Tamer Fouda
2006 Deep Underground (Original Mix) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. DJ Disciple, David Tort, DJ Ruff
2016 Say a Little Prayer (Terry Lee Brown Junior Dub) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. Francesco Diaz, Karl Frierson, Terry Lee Brown Junior
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/12/2022 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 244: 2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.8 Deep Underground)
2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.8 Deep Underground) Eighth installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 I Am House (KidzBlock Extended Mix). Crystal Waters, Sted-E & Hybrid Heights, KidzBlock, Mr. V, Reelsoul
2018 Always (Original Mix) [Qtπ Revelation Edit]. Riva Starr, Jocelyn Brown
2018 Deeper Soul (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Main Edit) [Qtπ Revelation Edit]. Greenlab, Anthony Poteat, Jamie Lewis
2018 Til the Morning (Jerome Sydenham Special Edit) [Qtπ Revelation Edit]. Mr. V, Jerome Sydenham
2018 House Is (Mike Dunn BlackBall Vokal MixX) [Qtπ Revelation Edit]. Black Widow, Mike Dunn
2018 How Low (Mr. V Sole Channel Cafe Mix) [Qtπ Movement Edit]. Blaqwell, Mr. V
2018 The Underground Original Mix) [Qtπ Movement Edit]. Andrea Carissimi, Michele Chiavarini, Roland Clark
2017 My House (Joeski Raw Mix) [Qtπ Movement Edit]. Low Steppa, Mr. V, Joeski
2018 Substitute (Fierce Collective Dark Thursday Mix) [Qtπ DJ’s Soul Edit]. Sam Obernik, Mirifico, Fierce Collective
2018 Work That Shit (Original Mix) [Qtπ DJ’s Soul Edit]. Nick Rockwell
2018 Something Going On (Sonny Wharton Remix) [Qtπ Philosophy Edit]. Todd Terry, Jocelyn Brown, Martha Wash, Roland Clark, Sonny Wharton
2018 Gotta Come Back (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Philosophy Edit]. Ridney
2013 The Trip (DJ Geehan Remix) [Qtπ Danny’s Elements Edit]. Effluxion, Dj Geehan
2018 Too Close to Cut It (Sebb Junior Remix) [Qtπ Danny’s Elements Edit]. Gary Tuohy, Sebb Junior
2018 I Feel (Sahib Playin Around with Da Dub Two) [Qtπ Danny’s Elements Edit]. Ann Nesby, Sahib Muhammad
2018 Can’t Buy This (Holmes John Remix) [Qtπ Danny’s Elements Edit]. Roland Clark, Colour Castle
2018 Get Out (Detroit Swindle Remix) [Qtπ Danny’s Elements Edit]. Matrix (US), Detroit Swindle
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/10/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 33 seconds
Episode 243: 2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.7 Flying Deep)
2022 April Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.7 Flying Deep) Seventh installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 Going On (Original Mix). Barry Obzee, Lawrence Friend
2012 We Bring the Music (Jimpster Remix). Freak Seven
2018 Live A Little Longer (Original Mix) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. YAX.X, Roland Clark
2017 Respect (Original Mix) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. Daniel Barross
2018 Destinity (Original Mix) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. Mata Jones, Hector Moralez
2017 Soul Train (Original Mix). Peter Brown, Alex Kenji
2016 Pushin' (Stereosoulz Remix) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. Pray For More, Barbara Douglas, Stereosoulz
2018 Sunshine (Original Mix). ThomChris, Dóri Földváry
2015 Haven (Phaze Dee & Nec SFS Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Phaze Dee, Nec SFS
2017 Yes It Was (Original Mix). Makito
2016 Express Yourself (Original Mix) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. Larry Espinosa, Mr. V
2018 I Rise (François K Journey Vocal). Emilie Nana, François K
2018 I’m Free (James Deron SoulVibes Remix). Yass, L.T Brown, James Deron
2017 All That I Can Do (Original Mix). Block & Crown & Kaippa, Block & Crown, Kaippa
2014 Cocaina (My Digital Enemy Edit) [Qtπ Airline Edit]. Jaques Le Noir, My Digital Enemy
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/8/2022 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 242: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.6 Tales of a DJ)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.6 Tales of a DJ) Sixth installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 Moments (Original Mix). Saison
2017 Humanity (Rave Vocal Mix). Kiko Navarro, D7
2018 Let Me Try (Original Mix). Kry Wolf, DJ Rae
2018 Sky High (Melvin Gentry & DJ Spen Remix) [Qtπ 100% House Edit]. Doug Lazy, DJ Spen, Melvin Gentry
2015 One for Frankie (Tribute to Frankie Knuckles) [Qtπ 100% House Edit]. African King
2014 Sign of The Times (David Moran Remix) [Qtπ 100% House Edit]. Tom Conrad, Mr V Mr V., David Moran
2018 Revoke (Original Mix) [Qtπ 100% House Edit]. Franky Rizardo
2014 My House Is Your House (The Veterans Black Edit) [Qtπ Dj’s Tales Edit]. Dave Lambert, Emcee Shurakano, The Veterans
2018 The Life (Eddie Pay & Richard Grey Extended Remix) [Qtπ Dj’s Tales Edit]. Plastik Funk, Mr. V, Richard Grey, Eddie Pay
2018 That Feeling (Original Mix) [Qtπ Dj’s Tales Edit]. Saeed Younan, Electronic Youth, Born I Music
2018 Work That (Uncut Raw Version) [Qtπ Synth Edit]. Kenny Summit, Richard Earnshaw, Loves Last Episode, Angelo Ferreri
2018 Love the Way (Original Mix) [Qtπ Philosophy Edit]. ROOG, The Rise
2018 House Music (Julia O Remix) [Qtπ Philosopy Edit]. Eddie Amador
2018 The Groove (Original Mix) [Qtπ That Feeling Edit]. Sam Dexter
2018 I Just Can't (Jay Potter & Dancing Divaz Remix). Hatiras, Lee Wilson, Jay Potter & Dancing Divaz
2018 Missing You (Nineteen96 Remix). Artful, Ridney, Terri Walker, Nineteen96
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/6/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 241: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.5 Deep Dance)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.5 Deep Dance) Fifth instalment of what will be a long Deep House Series.Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 I Found My Way (Da Sunlounge Remix).mDeejay MiMMo, Michelle Shellers, Da Sunlounge
2018 The Conversation (Reset Preset Remix). Osheen, Roland Clark, Reset Preset
2018 Music in Me (Live Guitar Mix). Marc Cotterell
2018 Dem People Go! (DC Soundsystem Remix). Dennis Ferrer, Bola Belo, DC Soundsystem
2018 Get Me Up (Vibe Boutique Deep Mix). Monodeluxe
2016 One for the Dj (Original Mix). T Markakis
2018 Up the Sky 2018 (Sergio Bennett & Coopdown Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Elena, Sergio Bennett, Coopdown
2018 You Heard (Original Mix). Luke Beswick
2018 Dance to Be Free (Soulful Mix). Mr. V, Wolf Story
2018 Keep Me Inside (Wolf Story Re-Edit). Kerri Chandler, Wolf Story
2018 High Standards (2018 Beatkilla Rework). Kevin Yost, Peter Funk
2016 House Musik (Original Mix). Diazar
2015 I Need You (Main Mix). H.I.M.W.O.L
2018 The Deep Dance (DJ ERV Bang Mix.). Princess Tam Tam, DJ Erv
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian
4/4/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 240: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.4 Set Me Free)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.4 Set Me Free) Fourth installment of what will be a long Deep House Series.Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 To Be Free (Superdope Remix) [Qtπ Weekend Edit]. Ben Delay, Superdope
2018 Keep It Together (Bas Roos Remix) [Qtπ Weekend Edit]. Kraak & Smaak, Luxxury, Bas Roos
2017 Get on Down (Sebb Junior Remix) [Qtπ Weekend Edit]. Cailum Staats, Sebb Junior
2016 Set Me Free (Dub). Homero Espinosa, Mr. V
2016 The Message (Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati Remix). Mario Cruz, Yves Murasca, Rosario Galati
2018 Way Back (Original Mix). Gorge
2013 Frankly My Dear (Tome R Remix). Silvio Hrabar, Izabela Hrabar
2018 Till the Day I Die (Original Mix). Saison
2018 Get a Beat (Original Mix). Frank Fonema
2018 All on You (Voodoo Mix). Cee ElAssaad, Jackie Queens
Baby Love (Original Mix). The Journey Men
2018 Everybody Is A DJ (Steven Stone Remix). Deejay MiMMo, Mr. V, Steven Stone
2018 In Arms (Extended Mix). Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic
2018 Something Wit Jazz (Fer Ferrari Remix). Mr. V, Fer Ferrari
2018 Too Busy (Miami 2018- Special Weapon) (The Deepshakerz 2018 Re-Edit). Marco Lys, The Deepshakerz
2018 Too Close to Cut It (Lucas Keizer Remix). Gary Tuohy, Lucas Keizer
2018 Because I Knew (Spiritchaser Dub Mix). Spiritchaser, Est8, Emily Cook
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
4/2/2022 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 48 seconds
Episode 239: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.3 In It for the Long Run)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.3 In It for the Long Run) Third installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2012 The Long Run (Steve Bug Vocal Mix). Steve Bug, Mr V
2018 Addiction (Spoken Mix). Souldynamic, Rich Medina
2018 Belief (Misha Klein & No Hopes Remix). Valentin Ilie & Kataa, Valentin Ilie, Kataa, Misha Klein, No Hopes
2017 I Mei Pensieri (Radio Version). Ted Peters & Gianni De Santis, Ted Peters, Gianni De Santis
2018 Keep Going (Jerk in the Box Remix). Ellice, Rocco Careri, Arturo Macchiavelli, Jerk In A Box
2018 Dreams (Gary Tuohy Remix) [Qtπ Shifted Edit]. 84Bit
2018 Alma & Corazon (Original Mix). Steven Stone, Miah Lora
2016 Deep in My Heart (Original Mix). Shur-i-kan
2017 See the Light (Original Mix). Saison
2018 Shine Baby (Dub) [Qtπ On the Piano Edit].. Rescue
2017 A Better Place (Steven Stone Remix). Haldo, Leggo Thomas, Steven Stone
2018 Back in The Building (Original Mix). Ferdinand Weber
2016 Emotions (Original Mix). Terry Lex
2018 Running (Club Mix). Moon Rocket, Mori Taiye
2016 Summer Break (Original Mix). Sascha Dive
2014 Missing (DJ DS CLUB REWORK 2014 MIX) [Qtπ Edit]. EBTG, DJ DS
2018 Crazy-Trippin, Pt. 2 (Sandy Rivera & DJ Rae Instrumental Club Mix) [Qtπ Big Love to the Rhythm Edit].DJ Rae, Sandy Rivera
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/31/2022 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 238: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.2 What Deep Does to You..)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.2 What Deep Does to You..) Second installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 I Heard You Calling (Art Of Tones Remix). Sebb Junior, Art Of Tones
2018 Downtown City (Sebb Junior Remix). JR From Dallas, Sebb Junior
2018 Rey Dreamin' (LJ Hawk Refixxx). Husky, Shyam P, LJ Hawk
2018 Heat (Main Mix). Sean McCabe, Groove Assassin
2018 Back to You (Original Mix). Mike Vale, Angel Anx
2017 Keep It Comin' (Sante Cruze Remix). Crazibiza, Sante Cruze
2016 Saddle Up (Crazibiza Magenta Remix) [Qtπ On the Piano Edit]. Traumton, David Christie
2018 Never Be Alone (Seb Skalski Remix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae, Seb Skalski
2018 Losing You (Original Mix). David Penn
2018 We Get High from The Music (Original Mix). Mark Knight, Mr. V
2016 What Happened (Soledrifter Remix). The Checkup & Lifford, The Checkup, Lifford, Soledrifter
2018 Simply Living (Original Mix). Full Intention
2018 Another Rendezvous (Original Mix) [Qtπ Gets Deep Edit]. Vince Watson
2018 Rhythm Touch (Deep & Salty Rub). Miguel Migs
2018 Can’t Buy This (MAM Remix). Roland Clark, Colour Castle
2018 So Hooked on Your Lovin’ (Love Club Mix). Selace
Hope you liked it A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/29/2022 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 237: 2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.1 Tree of Life Set)
2022 March Deep Sessions (2018 Pt.1 Tree of Life Set) First installment of what will be a long Deep House Series. Our last real Deep House sets are dating from 2017. The main reasons for the hiatus being that to stay within the true colours of the genre, we have to depart from the vocals we love, the progressive sounds we long for and the catchy melodies for which we are suckers for. But then it becomes a Sisyphean task looking at all the Deep tracks we have accumulated in 4 years and just start building a playlist. Opted to simply start from where we left it at, filter 2018 Deep and solely concentrate on the results. If House is a feeling, Deep House is the essence, the core of that medicine for the Body, the Mind and the Soul. True Deep House is about beats, chords, subtle melodies lines and sometimes dubbed vocals in the background. Deep House gets you there, but it does it by stealth The frequencies are low and do not “occupy” the Mind. At its best Deep House is an immersion and the Mind willingly surrenders. Your head starts bopping, good thoughts take over, yet the brain is fully capable to function not invaded by sounds. A Deep House journey is at the same time warmth, sorrow, cheeky miles and hope. It is healing music! Let’s see if we can deliver. Playlist:
2018 Summer in Greece (ZaVen Remix). Kavi Kavini, ZaVen
2018 Inspired (Original Mix) [Qtπ Soft Synth Edit]. Deep Grounder
2017 Deep Sax (Original Mix). Tonystar feat. Syntheticsax
2015 Take Me Down [Qtπ Loop Pads Edit]. (Original Mix). Eric Powa B, Alex 47
2018 Summer in Greece (Deephope Deep Mix). Kavi Kavini, Deephope
2018 Flavourism (Original Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Detroit Swindle, Seven Davis Jr.
2018 We Reminisce (Original Mix) [Qtπ Acca Edit]. Scott Diaz
2018 Tree of Life (Atjazz Remix). Dave Anthony, Eman, Atjazz
2018 The Sweetest Pain (MoBlack Soul Mix S.E.L, Gary Hudgins, MoBlack
2018 More into You (Hypnotized) (Original Mix). Baltimore Chop
2018 No Sleep (Brooklyn Mix) [Qtπ on the Synth Edit]. DJMIKETBROWN, DICRISTINO
2018 Yesterday, Today, Forever (EP Release). Massiande
2018 Forevermore (Sebb Junior Remix). Mazai, Sebb Junior
2018 House Musik (Original Mix). Groover (Arg), Guillo
2018 Rumbled (Original Mix). Fish Go Deep
2018 Lost (Original Mix). Lovebirds, Stee Downes
Hope you liked it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/27/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 236: 2022 March Deep & Vocal
2022 March Deep & Vocal Let this one roll, you might find it smoothly chilled and melodious. Easing you all into a future Deep House series… Working towards a Deep House series but in order not to disappoint all the Dubz and DeepHeadz, need to drop tracks that are Deep in nature but with vocals. Hence the return to 2021. Playlist: 2021 This Thing (Vocal Mix). Jimpster, Rich Medina2019 Pacific State (Carl Hanaghan Remix). Tom Da Lips, Carl Hanaghan2021 Addicted (Vocal Mix). Richard Earnshaw, Kholi2021 It's a House Thing (Original Mix). Omson2018 I Can Do Magic (original Mix). Karl8, Andrea Monta2021 Love Is Not Enough (Newman (I Love) Extended Mix). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston2021 The Man with the Red Face Classic ReDux (2021 Remaster) [Qtπ Tales From the Deep Edit]. Kaiser Souzai2021 Butterflies (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). Reel People, Dyanna Fearon, The Layabouts2021 All Round the World (Original Mix) [Qtπ All About You Edit]. Tommy Boccuto2021 Make Your Body Hot (Extended Mix) [Qtπ All About You Edit]. Alex Lo Faro2021 Most Precious Love (Sebastian Creeps & Julian Back Remix) [Qtπ All About You Edit]. Blaze, UDAUFL, Barbara Tucker, Sebastian Creeps, Julian Back2021 Choose to Choose (Original Mix) [Qtπ Breakers Edit].. Moon Rocket, LauMii2021 Love If You Need It (Mousse T.'s Extended Classic Shizzle) [Qtπ All About You Edit]. Horse Meat Disco, Fi McCluskey, Mousse T.2021 She Love the Disco (Original Mix) [Qtπ So Damn Good Edit]. Keith Mac, Mr. V, Matt Early2021 Throw Your Hands Up in The Air (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Purple Mix). Yuichi Inoue, Sabrina Johnston, Jamie Lewis A bientôt! Qtπ & Xtian
3/23/2022 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 235: 2022 МАЯСН НАЯDЭЯ МФФДС
2022 МАЯСН НАЯDЭЯ МФФДС Could also be called the Going-Away Party set but far too hard to write in Cyrillic. Not unhappy with this one! I hope you enjoy it as well.Do not get fooled by the initial ballad, this is a driving harder set. Mainly Progressive House, with a few Trance throwbacks and a 15 minutes Acid-Tech house that will challenge some but stay with us! There is a mostly successful mashup of ATB’s 9pm (Till I Come) with 2 of our favourite House anthems: “Finally” and “Missing”. The second “Missing” mashup was done with a DIY accapella, it shows ... but there are no decent studio accapellas of "Missing" anywhere, so we had to improvise. Highlights:The AVIRA remix of Delerium’s "Silence", where the Canadian opted to showcase the vocals and curtail the melodic line. Meg Myer’s take of Kate Bush’s “Running up that Hill”, immense!New remixes of Da Hool’s “Meet Me at the Love Parade” and Darube’s “Sandstrom”, those took us back, way back.An amazing LIVE rendition of Eli & Fur’s “Come Back Around” showing that they sound amazing live! To end end the set, the very tasty Qtπ mashup of “9PM”, “Missing” and “Finally”. Lots of goodies! “All we are saying is, Give Peace a Chance” Playlist
Intro Fire Brigade. Alexander Metzger
2021 Hold On (Acoustic Version). Armin van Buuren, Davina Michelle
2022 Silence (AVIRA Extended Remix). Delerium, Sarah McLachlan
2021 Piece of Art (Extended Mix). Kryder
2021 Running (Original Mix). Meg Myers, Anyma (ofc)
2022 Age of Love (ARTBAT Rave Mix). Pete Tong, ARTBAT
2019 The Ride (Extended Mix). Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir
2020 Another Brick in the Wall (Club Mix). Pink Boyz
2022 Take My Breath (Remix) [Qtπ Feel the Musik Edit]. The Weeknd, Agents Of Time
2015 Acid Tribe (Original Mix). Stanny Abram, Lex Loofah
2022 The Parade (Extended) [Qtπ Way with Added Pads Edit]. Da Hool, Joel Corry
2022 Wounded (Extended Mix). Morgan Page, Ferry Corsten, Cara Melin
2022 Something I Can Dream About (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Housified Edit]. Giuseppe Ottaviani, April Bender
2021 Come Back Around (Club Mix (Live)) [Qtπ Power of Music Edit]. Eli & Fur
2022 Our Space (Original Mix) [Qtπ Buddah Mash]. Dino Lenny, ARTBAT
2021 Sandstorm (Extended Mix). Selva, MATTN
9PM (Till I Come) Deconstructed Medley Mash
2013 9PM (Till I Come) (Yan Bruno Remix) [Qtπ its Finally 9PM Mashup Edit]. Yan Bruno
1999 9PM (Till I Come) [Sequential One 1999 Remix] [Qtπ Missing Guitar Mash]. ATB, EBTG
1998 9PM (Till I Come) (Signum Mix). ATB
1999 9PM (Till I Come) (Club Mix) [Qtπ I Will Miss You Mash + DIY Accapella]. ATB, Tracey Thorn
До зустрічі I will “Miss You” Qtπ & Xtian
3/16/2022 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 234: 2022 МАЯСН ДАЯЖЭЯ МФФДС ПАЯТ 2
2022 МАЯСН ДАЯЖЭЯ МФФДС ПАЯТ 2 Finally! back in the creative vibe. The recent events were the trigger needed. We do like this one! "All we are saying is, give peace a chance”And since this podcast is free, what about giving your time or money to help the plight of the victims.Follow the link: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ Darker Moods but a driving set which will get you on your feet. Heavy, Driving, Deep, Dark progressive house with more than a few Qtπ edits. Keeping it current, with half of the tracks released in 2022. “Hortari”, the quirky “Dreams” remixes and “Run Away” are the stand outs. Playlist
Attack Warning Intro (Time to Say Goodbye Mix). Alexander Metzger
Кис, ну ты обещал меня набрать и разобрать! (Original Mix). Unknown
2021 Sandstorm (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Tryger
2021 Hortari (Mark Hoffen Remix) [Qtπ Breakers Edit]. Worakls
2019 Dreams (Spacey Space Remix vs Travlos Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir
2021 Inner Tension (Original Mix) [Qtπ Addiction Edit]. Black Circle
2022 Light Beam (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Woo Edit]. Tinlicker
2022 Somebody to Love (Gorgon City Extended Remix). Ben Kim
2021 Run Away (Extended Mix vs Extended Club Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Matt Fax, Viiq
2020 Natural Flavor (Extended Mix). Fair Light Ranger
2021 Pretty Face (Undercatt Remix Extended). Boss Doms, Kyle Pearce
2019 Lost in Mind (Volen Sentir Extended Vision). Malou, Ben Bohmer
2022 Hide U (Jerome Isma-Ae Extended 2022 Remix). Roger Shah, Sian Evans
2022 Lose Yourself (Extended Mix). Che Jose, Luke Coulson
2022 Burning (Leftwing Kody Extended Mix). Camden Cox, Eli & Fur
2022 Lonely (Original Mix). Riva Starr, Sananda Maitreya, Love Regenerator
2022 Almost Home (Ashibah Extended Mix). Above & Beyond, Justine Suissa
Outro One World (Accapella). Deep Grounder
До зустрічі Qtπ & Xtian
3/11/2022 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 233: 2022 МАЯСН ДАЯЖЭЯ МФФДС ПАЯТ 1
2022 МАЯСН ДАЯЖЭЯ МФФДС ПАЯТ 1 With all that has been happening locally and now in Europe, the drive to put together something inspiring has been close to nil. The recent events were the trigger needed. “All we are saying is, Give Peace a Chance”And since tall those tunes are free... what about giving either your time and some money to help the victims of the Special Military Operation:Follow the link: https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/take-action/how-to-help-ukraine/ Darker Moods indeed! Deep, Dark progressive house with minimal vocals and a general sombre tone with more than a few tracks released in 2022. Nora En Pure, Eli & Fur are back. Check out the choral/gospel remix of Fleetwood Mac “Dreams”. Playlist
Intro Attention Please Intro_Fallout Mix. Alexander Metzger
С кем дерёшься, Эдик (Original Mix). Unknown
2022 Lonely Night (Extended Mix). Nihil Young, Paige, Lauren L'aimant
2022 Cosmic (Andrea Cassino Remix). Luke Segreto
2021 Settle (Extended Mix). Dezza, Lauren L'aimant
2019 Dreams (Handsdown and Leigh Boy Remix vs Club Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Sunshine and Disco Faith Choir
2020 For a Feeling (Extended Mix). Rhodes, CamelPhat, ARTBAT
2021 Walk the Line (Themba Extended Mix vs Extended Mix) [Qtπ Classical Canon Edit]. Eli & Fur
2022 Might Be Love (Lexer Remix). Alex Preda, Kathy Heath
2022 Queen of Ice (Nora En Pure Extended Club Mix). Dizzy, Nora En Pure, Claptone
2021 Tantrum (Dark Temper Mix). Nora En Pure
2018 Panic Room (Club Mix). Au/Ra, CamelPhat
2022 Reminiscing (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure
2022 River (Adriatique Remix). Stephan Bodzin
2021 Mandolin (Original Mix). Mike Rish
Outro Better World Intro (End of War Mix). Alexander Metzger
До зустрічі Qtπ & Xtian
3/7/2022 • 1 hour, 35 minutes
Episode 232: 2021 Dec HoG Part.1
2021 Dec HoG Part.1 Part 1 of a Drinks & Mingle event dropped a few months ago. Mostly current eclectic curated tunes, ranging from Beach to Afro House, to Middle-Eastern (any Fauda’s fans out there?), to Latin with a fun remix of a Beach Boys anthem and a Jackin’ House cross Gospel House remix of Clapton’s Cocaine. Some nice takes of House classics with a really cool saxo remix of Laurent Garnier "Man With a Red Face".Part 2 did happen but either the record button was not engaged or we lost it as the night progressed. Géraud F. is solely to blame what happened as it got messy. Playlist
2021 The Man with the Red Face. Anders Ponsaing, Claus Højensgård
2019 What You Won't Do for Love (Buddha-Bar Edit). Blank & Jones
2021 Fauda Rock (Guy Mantzur , Tamir Regev Remix). Gilad Benamram, Guy Mantzur, Tamir Regev
2021 Bad Habit (Gil Cang Remix). Full Flava, Kelli Sae, Gil Cang
2016 On the Beach (DJ Beach Tool 122 bpm). Nora En Pure
2021 California Dreamin' (Original Mix). Shake Starz, Ruben Babe
2020 Love Is Everywhere (Satin Jackets Remix). NTEIBINT, Matina Sous Peau, Satin Jackets
2017 Tropical (Original Mix). Phil Disco
2021 Cocaine Blues (JKriv Extended Disco Bumps). Escort, JKriv
2021 Higher Than High (GP Mix). Kai & KyleFull
2021 Music Is My Way of Life (JKriv Only Way Out Dub). Full Flava, Kelli Sae, JKriv
2017 Music Sounds Better with You (Original Mix). Neil Frances
2021 Impossible Love (Guy Mantzurn & Tamir Regev AM Remix). Gilad Benamram, Guy Mantzur, Tamir Regev
2020 Njengengoma (Original Mix). STUDIO APARTMENT, TOSHI
2021 Restless Nights. Miguel Migs, Martin Luther
2021 Be Free (Chris Deepak Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Chris Deepak
2021 Just the Two of Us (Original Mix). Disko Junkie
2021 You're the One for Me (Steve Silk Hurley S&S Original Vibe). Christopher Williams, Carolyn Griffey, Steve Silk Hurley, DJ Skip, Zonum
2020 I'm Coming Out (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Club Mix). Fabe DJ, Sacchi, Jamie Lewis
Hope you like it A bientôtQtπ & Xtian
3/5/2022 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 231: 2021 Dec No Turning Back. The Seriously Funky Set
2021 Dec No Turning Back. The Seriously Funky Set Funky, Beachy, Sexy, Soulful and Disco House. If you do not get antsy feet, you do not belong.. Start with a massive 2021 jam from Idris Elba and Inner City, David Penn, Crazibiza, Michael Gray, Rob Hayes. House royalty present all throughout… Mostly current tunes or current remix of true anthems. This is NOT a hard one! As played for Mihn Club, https://www.mihn.hk, https://t.me/Mihnclub Playlist: 2021 No More Looking Back (David Penn Extended Remix vs. Extended Mix) [Qtπ Ode to the Dancers Edit]. Idris Elba, Inner City, Steffanie Christi'an, David Penn2019 Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby (Original Mix) [Qtπ Ode to the Dancers Edit]. Eric Faria2020 You Got the Love (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Ode to the Dancers Edit]. T.Markakis, Elliotte Williams-N'Dure2021 I Can Sing U My Love (Rob Hayes Remix). Ron Lensi, O.B, Rob Hayes2020 Heard It All Before (Funkatomic remix). Soul Avengerz, Krysten Cummings, Funkatomic2021 Believer (Original Mix). Seb Skalski, Adam Joseph2020 And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going 2020 (Babert Club Mix). Donna Giles, Babert2021 Stupidisco (David Penn Extended Remix). Junior Jack, David Penn2021 Higher (Club Mix). Will Dawson2020 My Lipstick (Cheesecake Boys Deeper Mix). Crazibiza2021 Can't Get Enough (Original Mix). DAN:ROS, T.Markakis2021 Forever Man (How Many Times) (Earth n Days Extended Remix). Beatchuggers, Earth N Days2021 I'm Going Up (Qubiko Extended Remix). Alaia & Gallo, Michelle Weeks, Qubiko2021 Baby You (Original Mix). HP Vince, Le Babar2020 Switched On (Michael Gray Remix). Glen Horsborough, Ida Flo, Michael Gray2020 It Is What It Is (Club Mix). Vintage Culture, Elise LeGrow2016 Got the Love (Sante Cruze Remix). Crazibiza, DragonFly2021 Finally (Original Mix). Nicola Fasano, Kate Wild Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
12/11/2021 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 35 seconds
Episode 230: 2021 Sept This Bird Has Flown Pt.2
2021 Sept This Bird Has Flown Pt.2 For L. because we miss you. Deeper and Chilled Progressive House venturing into a couple of Tech House tracks, a duo of Middle Eastern World Music tunes with just enough nu-disco jams to lighten the mood. Put your Airpods on and chillax. 16 tunes out of 18 are from 2021. Try to buy some new music. Artists can’t survive on Spotify only. Part 3 to be uploaded next week. https://www.mihn.hk https://t.me/Mihnclub Playlist:
2021 The Man With The Red Face (Classic ReDux 2021 Remaster). Kaiser Souzai
2021 Life on Hold (Extended Mix) [Qtπ House Edit]. Nora En Pure
2021 Confusion (Original Mix). &ME, Rampa, Adam Port, Keinemusik, Ali Love
2016 In and Out (Hugg & Pepp Remix). Prydz, Adeva, Hugg & Pepp
2021 Waiting for The Birds (Original Mix). Rauschhaus
2021 Get Down (Original Mix). DiMO (BG), Mr.K (BG)
2021 Jama'A (Eran Hersh Dub Mix). Joezi, Shaked Komemi, Eran Hersh
2021 Tell Me (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Underground Edit]. Yeadon
2021 Supernova (Luca Debonaire's Extended Omerta Remix). Harpoon, Lauren L'aimant, Luca Debonaire
2021 Lost in Mind (Volen Sentir Extended Vision). Ben Böhmer, Malou, Volen Sentir
2021 Everybody Dancin' (Laurent Simeca & Stephan M Remix) [Qtπ Back2Basics Edit]. Les Bisous, Laurent Simeca, Stephan M
2021 Do You Want It Right Now (Jolyon Petch Extended Remix). Siedah Garrett, Jolyon Petch
2021 How Many Times (Extended Mix). Maxinne, DJ Rae
2021 Little Darling (Original Mix) [Qtπ Back2Basics Edit]. Marsh
2021 Only a Moment (Bound to Divide Extended Remix). Far Distance, Hydrah, Bound to Divide
2021 Capricorn (Extended Mix). Chicane
2009 No Turning Back (Wighnomy's Likkalize Love Rekksmi). Gui Boratto
2021 10 Years From Now (Extended Mix) [Qtπ JJK+RC Edit]. Made In Paris
Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
9/26/2021 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 229: 2021 Sept Happy Pills 2K21 Batch
2021 Sept Happy Pills 2K21 BatchBeach House with a soulful-disco tinge. Happy tunes only!!! 16 out of 17 tracks released in 2021. Looking at the playlist house music royalty with DJ Meme, Kupper, DJ Spen, Shane D, Earnshaw, The Shapeshifters, Mark Knight, just to name a few. As streamed live @ ICHU. Straight off the mixer.https://ichu.com.hk Playlist:
2021 Do It Again. Serge Funk
2021 Tudo O Que Eu Preciso (DJ Meme Rework). Mauricio Lobato, Adrianna Moreira, DJ Meme
2021 Feel the Love (Eric Kupper Remix). Azsh, Eric Kupper
2021 Something About Us (Extended). Shane D, Danielle Bitton
2021 One More Time (Dj Spen & Reelsoul Deep in Love Dub). Divas of Color, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Dj Spen, Reelsoul
2021 Believer (Seb Skalski + Masta P Remix). Seb Skalski, Adam Joseph, Masta P
2021 Optimistic (Michael Gray Remix). Brian Power, Michael Gray
2021 Someday (Husky's Deluxe Disco Extended Mix). Pansil, Husky
2021 Wanna Go Higher (Richard Earnshaw Re-Edit). Ross Couch, Richard Earnshaw
2021 Gimme The Music (Original Mix). Souxsoul
2021 50 Mila (Extended Mix). Steven Stone, Little D
2021 Most Precious Love (Unreleased Michael Gray Dub). Blaze, UDAUFL, Barbara Tucker, Michael Gray
2021 Thinking of You (Shane D Remix). Stereo Traxx, Shane D
2021 Turn it Up & Let’s Go (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Mash Up Vocal Mix). Ann Nesby, DJ Sidney Perry, Fast Eddie, DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins
2021 You Ain't Love (Reprise). The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks
2020 Tonight (Extended Mix). Mark Knight, Chenai, Mr. V
2021 Do It Again (Original Mix). Mirko & Meex
Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
9/25/2021 • 1 hour, 36 minutes
Episode 228: 2021 Sept This Bird Has Flown Pt.1
2021 Sept This Bird Has Flown Pt.1For L. bittersweet.. as it should be. Seems everyone is trying to escape our shores.Extremely current Melodic Progressive House with 17 out of 20 tracks released in the last 2 weeks. Nora En Pure, Eli & Fur, Tinlicker, Corsten, Ruben de Ronde, Chicane and others you may not know as well.Each tune chosen either for its title or its mood, there are some real gems for you to discover throughout the set.https://www.mihn.hkhttps://t.me/MihnclubPlaylist:
2021 An Ocean Apart (Ruben de Ronde Extended Remix) [Xtian & Qtπ FX Edit]. Chicane
2021 Sirius (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Soulsearcher Edit]. Armin van Buuren, AVIRA
2021 Nothing to Hide (Extended Mix). Cosmic Gate, Diana Miro
2021 Hypnos (Soul Button Remix). Morttagua
2021 Walk the Line (Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2019 Tell Me Why (Extended Mix). Harrison, Alok
2021 Cool Girl (Nora En Pure Extended Mix). Tove Lo
2021 Lose Yourself (Scorz Extended Mix). Ruben De Ronde, That Girl
2021 Who We Are (Extended Mix). Sarah De Warren, Solr
2021 Poison (Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Ferry Corsten, Lovlee
2021 Hush (Extended Mix). ReOrder, Jordan Tobias, Crowd+Ctrl
2021 Angels (Scorz Extended Remix). Alina Renae, Nicholas Gunn
2021 Hypnotised (Extended Mix) [Qtπ House Edit]. Dosem, Tinlicker
2021 Better (Extended Mix) [Qtπ House Edit]. Mika Olson
2021 Lost (Gareth Emery Extended Remix). Morgan Page, Fagin, Gian Varela
2021 Shoulda Coulda (Extended Mix). Alaia & Gallo, IDA FLO
2009 No Turning Back (Original Mix) [Qtπ 4TheLove Edit]. Gui Boratto
2021 Everafter (Cubicore Extended Remix). Tritonal, Cristina Soto
2021 Come Back Around (Original Mix). Eli & Fur
2021 Come Home Soon (Extended Mix) [Qtπ LHR Edit]. Kryder
Hope you like it!A bientôtXtian & Qtπ
9/19/2021 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 227: 2021 Sept Beach House (Pick Me Up Set)
2021 Sept Beach House (Pick Me Up Set) For the Australians in lockdown and the lucky ones enjoying the last days of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Happy soulful Disco Beach House tunes. Nothing challenging but somehow most of the tracks are very recent and it should get you on your feet. Dropped totally on the fly. Be it what it may. https://www.mihn.hkhttps://t.me/Mihnclub Will upload another one very soon.Playlist:
2019 House Delight (Crazibiza Remix). Terry Lex, Gianni N, The Ghetto Boys
2021 Electricity (Frank Delour Disco Ball Un-Official Remix). Dua Lipa & Silk City
2021 Party People (Michael Gray Dub). Crystal Waters, DJ Spen, MicFreak, Michael Gray
202 All Night Long (2K21 Mix). Softmal, Nytron
2021 Believe In a Brighter Day (Michael Gray Extended Mix). Kelli Sae, Michael Gray
2016 Sing It Back (Boris Dlugosch Musical Instrumental) [Qtπ Deconstructed Booty]. Moloko
2021 You Ain't Love (Express Mix). The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks
2021 Comin' Out (NUDisco Mix). Block & Crown
2021 Tu Amor (Extended Mix). Steven Stone, Miah Lora
2018 Finally (Crazibiza Remix). Nicola Fasano, Kate Wild
2021 Throw Your Hands Up In The Air (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Purple Mix). Yuichi Inoue, Sabrina Johnston, Jamie Lewis
2021 Let the Sun Shine (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix). Milk & Sugar, Purple Disco Machine
2019 Wish I Didn't Miss You (John Morales M+M Vocal Mix). Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen
2020 On My Mind (Purple Disco Machine Remix Extended). Diplo, SIDEPIECE
2021 No Woman (Tribal Mix). Laurent Simeca, Crazibiza, Benjammin
2019 Don't Start Now (Purple Disco Machine Remix Extended Mix). Dua Lipa
2012 Beautiful (Coqui Selection Remix). Jask feat. Jocie
2021 Everything’s Gonna Be Alright (Extended Mix). Mark Knight, Beverley Knight, London Community Gospel Choir
Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
9/18/2021 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 226: 2021 Aug When House Meets Trance
2021 Aug When House Meets TranceImpromptu live set interrupting the Beach House series. It just happened... We need to “bring it back”!There is a soundspace where House meets Trance. Always loved it, always strive to get there. From 122 to 138 bpm, at times banging, with new remixes of classics, Phil Collins, Pat Benatar and Madonna dropped in.Highlighting 2 tracks which required a bit of editing work: a mashup up of no-less than a new Paul Van Dyk remix of the balearic anthem “Cafe Del Mar” and Chicane’s “Saltwater” I which we added synth pads and a choral work rendition of “As the Rush Comes” with time delayed fourth and fifth harmonies of two remixes with added accapellas to boot. Not entirely unhappy with the result.Playlist:
2021 Love Tonight (Vintage Culture & Kiko Franco Remix) [Qtπ Bring it Back Edit]. Shouse, Vintage Culture, Kiko Franco
2017 Got the Love (Sante Cruze Remix) [Qtπ Marches On Mashup]. Crazibiza, DragonFly
2021 Beautiful (AVIRA Extended Remix) [Qtπ The Rush Edit]. Ferry Corsten
2017 As the Rush Comes (Armin Van Buuren's Universal Religion vs. Gabriel & Dresden Sweeping Strings Remix) [Qtπ Choral Canon Edit]. Motorcycle
2018 Stranger to Your Love (Extended Mix) [Qtπ The Rush Edit]. Ilan Bluestone, Ellen Smith
2021 Oh Na (Trilucid Extended Remix) [Qtπ First Felt House Edit]. Dezza
2021 Homework (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Gen X Edit]. Tom Bro
2021 Cafe Del Mar (Paul van Dyk’s SHINE Remix) [Qtπ Saltwater Mashup]. Energy 52
2021 Feel It (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Party Non-Stop Edit]. Cosmic Gate
2018 E SAMBA 2018 (Original Mix) [Qtπ Party Non-Stop Brasileiro Edit]. Junior Jack, Tube & Berger
2021 Easy Lover (Laurent Simeca Ibiza Mix). Stephan M, Laurent Simeca
2012 Love Is a Battlefield (Falko Niestolik Mix). Abigail Bailey, Simone Anes
2018 Pacific State (MED33P 4am Mix) [Qtπ Moonshine Edit]. Circa 92, Med33p
2001 What It Feels Like for a Girl (Above & Beyond 12” Club Mix) [Qtπ Not Alone Edit]. Madonna
2021 Calling Home (Extended Mix). Gareth Emery, Sarah De Warren
2008 Out of The Sky (Kyau & Albert Remix) [Qtπ Bring it Back Edit]. Sarah Howells, Lange
Hope you like the mélange of genres.A bientôtQtπ & Xtian
8/8/2021 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 225: 2021 July Ποολ Ήουσε
2021 July Ποολ ΉουσεSoulful Beach House, with some afro-beats and R&B leaning rap. July is always the time for dropping beach and pool sounds overlooking the Aegean sea. Thinking of everyone unable to enjoy the beach, the sun and the frozen margaritas and offering you some very current tunes, partly chilled but which will ultimately make you want to dance and hopefully forget all the recent crap. A couple of oldies, one of which is Samantha James’ “Subconscious”. Singer songwriter for 2010, she wrote an amazing album and disappeared. Recognized her voices in the new Miguel Migs’ jam and thought it was fitting to re-listen. Revisit her original album “Subconscious” on Spotify, you will be surprised how many of the songs you know and love. Check out the last track: a rather tight original Qtπ mashup. Onto another 3 sets in the same vibe and then back to reality… Enjoy the Summer! Playlist:
2021 Pacific 813 [Qtπ House Mashup]. 808 State, Jask
2021 Untold Business (Album Version) [Qtπ Edit]. Mark Knight, Gene Farris, Jafunk
2021 Mama Used to Say (Mannix & Villalife Vocal Mix vs. DJ Meme Remix) [Qtπ House U Edit]. Mannix, VillaLife, Andre Espeut, DJ Meme
2018 On & On (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. DJ Dynamic
2021 FREE (Secret Spade Extended). Husky, Simon Field, Shyam P, Secret Spade
2021 The Power (Original Mix) [Qtπ JJK Edit]. Re-Tide
2021 10,000 (Album Version) . Mark Knight, Clementine Douglas
2018 Missing (Sebastien Extended Remix). Mark Sixma, Emma Hewitt
2020 Don't Wait (Extended Mix) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E Edit]. Phenoir, Mariel Beausejour, Marsh
2010 Subconscious (Album Version). Samantha James
2021 I'm Feelin’ U (T.Markakis Class N Groove Extended Mix) [Qtπ Break Boys Edit]. CeCe Peniston, T.Markakis
2020 Music in The Air (Original Mix) [Qtπ Feelin’ It Edit]. Nytron, Clubholic
2019 Heaven (Danny Krivit Edit). The Vision, Andreya Triana
2021 The Rhythm (Alex Twin Remix) [Qtπ Beat Edit]. Tony P., Walter Scalzone, Mr. V, Alex Twin
2015 Cocaine Collie (Pacific State Remix) [Qtπ Beat Edit]. Mauvais Cliché, Pacific State
2021 Chasing Time (Original Version). Miguel Migs, Samantha James
2020 I Like to Party (Original Mix) [Qtπ Bring the Beat Back Mashup].Disko Junkie, Mr V., Qtπ
Hope you like it. A bientôt! Xtian & Qtπ
7/24/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 28 seconds
2021 June Una Noche Mas (Sunrise Set)
2021 June Una Noche Mas (Sunrise Set) After the sunset comes … the sunrise. Balearic sunrise set “à la Café Mambo”, mixing genres, from Progressive Chill to Chill Out to Balearic Vocal Trance and finally into classic Beach House. We call it Trouse! From 120 bpm to 138 bpm and back. Might get some of you to dance and others to wonder what is happening. A lot more melancholic than intended but it is the current mood here. Straight from the mixer so you might notice some very suspect clipping levels in “Gratitude”. Well, that was not intended as well! Check the great new take on Nadia Ali’s anthem “Rapture” by Kryder with Nathalie Shay on vocals and do not miss the last track, a little summer gift from us to you! https://www.mihn.hk https://t.me/Mihnclub Playlist: 2020 On the Beach (Kryder Extended Remix) [Qtπ Surf Edit]. York2021 Sailing (Extended Mix). Chicane2018 Missing (Sebastien Extended Remix) [Qtπ Classic Edit]. Mark Sixma, Emma Hewitt, Sebastien2011 Islas Baleares (Original Mix). Sebastian Weikum2018 Saltwater (Sunrise Mix) [Qtπ Double Dose Latin Edit]. ChicaneSunrise2010 The Sun Rising (Shur-I-Kan Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Classic French Edit]. The Normalites2021 Let the Sun Shine (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix) [Qtπ Beat on Your Skin Edit]. Milk & Sugar, Purple Disco Machine2017 Let the Sun Shine (Extended Album Version) [Qtπ Sunrise Edit]. Milk & Sugar2017 Let the Sun Shine (Milk & Sugar Remix) [Qtπ Sunrise Edit]. Milk & Sugar2012 Let the Sun Shine 2012 (Tocadisco Remix) [Qtπ Ibiza Sunrise Edit]. Milk & SugarSunrise2021 Rapture (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Back to Basics Added Keys Edit]. Kryder, Natalie Shay2121 Beautiful (AVIRA Extended Remix) [Qtπ Filtered Trouse Edit]. Ferry Corsten2020 Gratitude (Chillout vs Extended Mix) [Qtπ Love Feelin’ High About U Mashup]. Thomas Benscher2020 Wish I Didn't Miss You (Phat Piano Remix Edit). Junior Rush, AnnA2021 Battlefield (Extended Mix). Armin van Buuren2020 Lift Me Up (Extended Mix). Scruby, Aron Chiarella, Angelina Ciccotti2021 Our Desire (Hypersia Extended Remix vs Extended Remix) [Qtπ Call to DJs Edit]. Hypersia, That Girl, DJ T.H., TEKNO2020 Fight for Me (Original Mix). FreqLoad2021 Summer in Love (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Please Some Fun Edit]. THAT KIND1998 Sing It Back (Boris Dlugosch Musical Mix) [Qtπ Break it Down to Classics]. Moloko2015 Sing it Back Through the Grapevine [Qtπ Mashup]. Moloko vs Marvin Gaye, Qtπ Hope you like the mélange of genres. Happy sunrise! A bientôt Qtπ & Xtian
6/20/2021 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 57 seconds
2021 May Una Noche en Ibiza
2021 May Una Noche en Ibiza Sunset mix. The long intro necessary to synch with the sun setting down. Live set starting with chilled Balearic sounds to shift into Progressive House, Peak Time Vocal Trance and end on the disco floor. Close your eyes, imagine yourselves on a beach in Ibiza 20 minutes before sunset and let this set bring you to the white island. A few edited classics, some barely few weeks old tracks from Armin and Above & Beyond’s Ilan Bluestone (do not miss those) and our own track “Finally Going Interstellar” [Qtπ Rework] a mashup of the Blizzard’s remix of Interstellar and a well known house anthem we let you discover. Set your watch 18 minutes prior to the sunset and embark on our Balearic journey. https://www.mihn.hkhttps://t.me/Mihnclub Playlist: Ibiza (Intro Mix). Ray MD La Noche (Medley Mix) [Qtπ Waiting for the Sunset RemExtravanganza]. Coca & Villa-2017 La Noche (Made in Riot Intro Mix) [Qtπ Amanecer Edit]. Coca & Villa, Made in Riot-2017 La Noche (Juliet Sikora & Made In Riot Remix) [Qtπ ClubLand Edit]. Coca & Villa, Juliet Sikora, Made In Riot-2018 La Noche (Vlada Asanin & Wayne Madiedo Remix) [Qtπ Mo’ Guitar Edit].Coca & Villa, Vlada Asanin, Wayne Madiedo-2017 La Noche (Mario Ochoa Remix [In the House of JJK Qtπ Edit]. Coca & Villa, Mario Ochoa-2018 La Noche (Shosho Love Remix) [In the House of JJK Qtπ Edit]. Coca & Villa, Shosho-2018 La Noche (Joy Marquez Remix) [L’Esperanza Qtπ Edit]. Coca & Villa, Joy Marquez-2017 La Noche (Alberto Ruiz Remix). Coca & Villa, Alberto Ruiz Sunset 2009 Guitarra G (Funkagenda Redux) [Island We Doin’ it Qtπ Edit]. G Club Presents Banda Sonora2015 I Had This Thing (Solarstone Pure Mix) [Xtian’s Trance 136 bpm Trance remix]. Royksopp2008 Out of the Sky (Kyau Kyau & Albert Remix). Lange, Sarah Howells2008 Yes! We Can (Original Mix) [Qtπ Black Man in the White House Edit]. House Music United, Barack Obama2021 Feel It (Extended Mix). Cosmic Gate2019 Children (Extended Mix). MATTN, Roland Clark, Klaas2015 Insomnia (Blankit Mix) [God is a DJ Qtπ Edit]. Faithless, Blankit2021 Tell Me Why (Extended Mix). Armin van Buuren, Sarah Reeves2021 Resonate (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Ministers of House Edit]. Giuseppe Ottaviani2021 Hide U (Tinlicker Extended Remix). Sian Evans2021 Stranger to Your Love (Extended Mix) [The Follow Qtπ Edit]. Ilan Bluestone, Ellen Smith2021 Finally Going Interstellar [Qtπ Rework]. The Blizzard, Hans Zimmer, Qtπ2019 Big Love (David Penn Extended Remix) [Qtπ Remember Me Adlib Edit]. Pete Heller's Big Love, David Penn Hope you like it! A bientôt Qtπ & Xtian
5/29/2021 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 21 seconds
2021 May Poem for the Planet
2021 May Poem for the Planet Progressive in genre and message. Eclectic Progressive House released in 2020/2021. Pink Floyd, Dua Lipa, Eli & Fur, Nora En Pure, Chicane, Purple Disco Machine, Lane 8, Kaskade and more. Every track was hand-picked for its quality of production or for what it brought to the balance of the flow. More than a few Qtπ edits and mash. https://www.mihn.hk https://t.me/Mihnclub Playlist:
2020 Poem for the Planet (Original Mix) [Our Values Make a Better World Qtπ Edit]. Hannes Bieger, Ursula Rucker
2018 The Wall (Purple Pill Remix] [Qtπ Our Values Edit]. Pink Floyd, Purple Pill
2020 Rules (Original Mix). Hot Since 82
2020 Drop the Pressure (Purple Disco Machine Remix). Claptone, Mylo, Purple Disco Machine
2020 Break My Heart (Joris Voorn Remix). Dua Lipa
2020 Vahe’ (Original Mix) [Qtπ Big Love Mashup]. Sultan + Shepard
2021 Monsoon (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Big Love Extended Mashup]. Nora En Pure
2020 Walk the Line (Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2021 Lose Your Head (CamelPhat Extended Remix). London Grammar
2020 Calling Out Your Name (Kostakis Remix). Shimza, Mikhaela Faye
2020 Packard (Nora En Pure Extended Remix). Oliver Schories, Jan Blomqvist
2020 And We Knew It Was Our Time (Original Mix) [Qtπ Ambitious Thingie Mashup]. Lane 8, Massane
2021 1000 More Suns (Extended Mix). Chicane, Joseph Aquilina
2019 Shake the Tree (Extended Mix). Simon Field
2020 When I’m With You (Original Mix). Kaskade, Colette
Highlights: “Poem for the Planet” from Hannes Biegger with Ursula Rucker adlib. Great tune on its own and the edit drives the message further.https://soundcloud.com/hannesbiegerwww.hannesbieger.com Do not miss “The Wall” (Purple Pill Remix]. Another great production from Purple Pill. You can find them on Soundcloud and Spotify. They are from Tel Aviv. Pure class!https://soundcloud.com/purplepillmusicofficialhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1ii30yidwceb9NJvc9cwjo?si=rNPOr5JSSO66FKDqS6wJaQ “Break My Heart” the Joris Voorn Remix of Dua Lipa’s tune. More and more liking Dua Lupa, a true talent and Joris is giving the track another dimension. Love Joris Voorm!https://soundcloud.com/joris-voornhttps://jorisvoorn.com Had fun dropping a live mashed edit of Sultan+Shepard’s “Vahe’” and Nora En Pure’s “Monsoon”. Pure tease but mixing it with the Big Love original was so begging. It will happen! “And We Knew It Was Our Time” from Lane 8. Mashed it on the fly with the A&B anthem "Things Called Love". Overly ambitious but was fun. “When I’m With You" collaboration between Kaskade & singer song-writer Colette. Great melodic tune and nice to see Kaskade going back to its creative roots. Hope you like it! A bientôt Qtπ and Xtian
5/21/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 54 seconds
2021 May En Mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît!
2021 Mai En Mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît! “En Mai, fais ce qu’il te plaît!” French proverb meaning “In May, do what you please”, which is basically what this latest upload is. Just tracks we felt like mixing together. Dark Progressive, deep with some world music tune and a lot of instrumental. Tracks, which normally would not make the cut because they lack a hook or melodic instant gratification. Set will not be everyone cup of tea. Best consumed on a run, walk or immersed in a book or your own thoughts. Next set will start with Dua Lipa so DO NOT DESPAIR! Playlist:
2019 Magical (Cassian Remix Extended Mix). Zolly, Cassian
2021 Vajrasattva (Extended Vocal Mix). PROFF
2020 Wetlands (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure
2021 Lost in a Mirror (Original Mix). Alfredo Magrini
2021 Settle (Extended Mix). Dezza, Lauren L'aimant
2020 Haunt Me (Original Mix). Kaskade, The Moth & The Flame
2021 Elysium (Dmitry Molosh Remix). The Cobb
2020 Tell Me Something (Original Mix). Rich Vom Dorf
2020 Takin Over (2020 Rework). Quivver
2021 Baharat (Original Mix). Jerome Isma-Ae
2021 Run Away (Extended Mix). Ben Böhmer, Felix Raphael, Tinlicker
2021 I Am the One (Sandy Rivera's Mix). Sandy Rivera, His Bitter Truth
2020 Lost in You (Extended Mix). Marsh
2021 Destiny (Paul Deep (AR) Remix). Marcelo Vasami
2020 Buggy (Original Mix). Lane 8, Yotto
2020 Love Hurts (BAKKA Remix). Sharam Jey, BAKKA (BR)
2020 Phantoms (Extended Mix). CamelPhat, Cristoph
Hope you like it A bientôt Xtian
5/15/2021 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 59 seconds
2021 May Still Numb…
2021 May Still Numb… Melodic Progressive House with a DJ edit of “Numb” as intro track, which should set the tone for the rest of the set. Dropped live and uploaded without any post production. Quite partial to this one, current tunes with a few classics sprinkled throughout. Straight off the press tracks from Chicane, Mees Salomé and Maison Ware. https://www.mihn.hkhttps://t.me/Mihnclub Playilst:
2020 Numb (Chill Mix vs. Original Mix) [Qtπ Progressive Edit]. Elderbrook
2021 Wemilere (Different Age Remix). Da Le (Havana), Different Age
2021 Should Have Seen It Coming (Instrumental Mix) [Qtπ 2People Mash]. Franky Wah, AETHO
2021 Fool's Paradise (Original Mix). Mees Salomé, Céline Cairo
2021 Break Me Open (Club Mix) Maison Ware, Rhea Robertson
2021 An Ocean Apart (Album Mix). Chicane
2020 Best of Me (CamelPhat Remix). ARTBAT, Sailor & I, CamelPhat
2013 Groovejet (Andrey Exx Fomichev Remix) . Lissat & Voltaxx, Marc Fisher
2020 Heaven (Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati Extended Remix). Domino DB, Yves Murasca, Rosario Galati
2020 Lately (Eli & Fur Open Air Extended Remix). Jody Wisternoff, Rondo Mo
2019 Kaleidoscope (Extended Mix). Matt Fax, PRAANA, HALIENE
2018 Shelter (Original Mix). Monkey Safari
2020 Guaba (Original Mix). Sultan + Shepard
2014 Need 2 Know (Est8 Remix). State Unknown, Cassandra London
2021 Overtones (PROFF Extended Mix) [Qtπ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Frost
2021 New Era (Original Mix) [Qtπ Back 2 Basics Edit]. Yotto, Stephan Jolk
Hope you like it! A bientôt Qtπ & Xtian
5/1/2021 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 12 seconds
2021 April Deep, Dark Drops
2021 April Deep, Dark Drops Deep, Dark, Progressive House drops. Starts with a Pink Floyd track remixed recently, continues with mostly 2021/2020 tracks courtesy of the new generation of Progressive royalty. Nora En Pure, Yotto, Franky Wah, Soul Button, Oliver Koletzki and Kidnap. To be consumed at home or on a cold journey. It is not chilled though kept in the low bpm range, best described as music for those days when happy and uplifting will not do. No edits, accapellas, one shots or mash, just the tracks concentrating on building an atmosphere through hopefully flawless live mixing. Playlist:
2020 Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Purple Pill Edit). Pink Floyd, Purple Pill
2020 I Know You (Extended Mix). Jordin Post
2021 Should Have Seen It Coming feat. AETHO (Extended Mix). Franky Wah, AETHO
2020 We Could (Extended Mix). Nico De Andrea, Darla Jade, Syon
2021 Sun Ra Was Right (Kususa Remix). STUDIO APARTMENT, Monique Bingham, Kususa
2016 As the Rush Comes (Dub Mix). Stoto, Ahmet Kilic
2019 Fear I Must First Let You Go (Original Mix). Chicane
2019 Stars Collide (Original Mix). Squire, Alexandra Pride
2020 Utopia (Armen Miran Remix). Soul Button
2020 Borax (Oliver Koletzki Rework). Oliver Koletzki, Mike Tohr, Amari (BE)
2021 Go Back Now (Extended Mix). Beacon, Jerro
2021 Only One (Original Mix). Yotto, Stephan Jolk
2021 World of Rules (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure
2020 Another Riff for The Good Times (Extended Mix). Yotto
2021 Silence (Extended Mix). Kidnap
2014 Breathing (Original Mix). Frame of Mind
Hope you like it A bientôt Xtian
4/26/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 15 seconds
2021 March Private Party Eclectic Chills
2021 March Private Party Eclectic Chills Eclectic Chilled Progressive House with a world music feel. Maltese, Spanish and French current sounds. Just be open and receptive. I remember my brother listening to Tangerine Dream (founded in 1967) and Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman” (1981) way, way back! To be able to mix in such historical tracks and realize they BELONG in a 2021 progressive set shows on the one hand that progressive house is just the continuation of progressive experimental rock and on the other the quality and foresight of the original artists. Word of caution: though not explicit, there are some naughty accapellas. If your children speak spanigh, well, you'll have some explaining to do.. Laurie AndersonLaura Phillips Anderson (born June 5, 1947) is an American avant-garde artist, composer, musician and film director whose work spans performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Andersonhttps://laurieanderson.com Tangerine DreamTangerine Dream is a German electronic music band founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese. The group has seen many personnel changes over the years, with Froese having been the only continuous member until his death in January 2015.https://www.tangerinedream-music.com/index.phphttps://soundcloud.com/tangerinedreamofficial2015https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BGN1IdyiSR0ZYrkoKNchl Playlist:
1984 Love on a Real Train (Original Mix) [Qtπ Private Party Edit]. Tangerine Dream
2020 Human (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Amanecer Edit]. Marsh
2021 Everything We Had to Leave Behind (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Amanecer Edit]. Chicane, Joseph Aquilina
2013 Running to the Sea (LNTG Remix) [Qtπ Amor del Alma Edit]. Röyksopp, Susanne Sundfør, LNTG
2021 Captivated (Extended Mix). LTN, Ghostbeat, Nina Carr
2020 If Your Girl (original Mix). Giacca & Flores
2020 Take Your Time (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Amor del Alma Hombres Edit]. Leaving Laurel
2020 Voyageur (Original Mix). Hansom Eli, Just Emma, UNDERHER
2020 I’m Lovin It. Mark Farina, Homero Espinosa, Kid Enigma
1981 O Superman (SIS 2020 Remix). M.A.N.D.Y. vs Booka Shade, Laurie Anderson, Booka Shade, M.A.N.D.Y.
2021 Timeless (Original Mix). Skyknock
2021 Apricus (Original Mix) [Qtπ Chica Chupa Edit]. STANDERWICK
2020 So Hooked On Your Lovin (Larse Extended Remix) [Qtπ Imagina y Vuela Edit]. Selace, Larse
2020 Don't Wait (Extended Mix). Phenoir, Mariel Beausejour, Marsh
Hoping you like it. A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/27/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 25 seconds
2021 March A Drop of Soulmagic @ 宀 Club
2021 March A Drop of Soulmagic @ 宀 Club Humour us for the first minute of broken beats, it was immense fun to play with the track and the new decks! Besides it immediately drops into what could already be the best soulful track of 2021! “Thin Line” from Charlie Hedges. Guaranteed to make you feel happy!Last instalment in the Soulful, Vocal & Disco series. Had immense fun spinning happy, melodic and current tunes. It was long, long overdue!This one, whilst still being fun and soulful, takes you to taste what sexy Tech House is all about only to steer you back to Soulful and finish with a bit of Gospel House. https://www.mihn.hk Next one will be progressive and possibly trance, we shall see how we feel.Check the Danish duo Soulmagic on social media and streams, big talents: https://www.facebook.com/soulmagicdk/https://soundcloud.com/soulmagicrechttps://www.traxsource.com/artist/253/soulmagichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y26j7uUwRq9DQAwauVfjL Playlist:
2021 Thin Line (Charlie Hedges & Eddie Craig Extended Remix) [Qtπ Breaks Rhythm of Life Edit]. John Summit, Guz (NL), Charlie Hedges, Eddie Craig
2021 Thin Line (Extended Mix). John Summit, Guz (NL)
2020 I Can Make It (Original Mix). Yvvan Back, David Novacek, Zetaphunk
2020 Soulmagic (Marco Lys Extended Remix) [Qtπ Philosophy of Dance Edit]. Soulmagic, Marco Lys
2003 Soulmagic (Morten Trust Hype Dub) [Qtπ House Still Kicking Edit]. Soulmagic
2003 Soulmagic (Part I vs. Part II). Soulmagic
2019 Don’t Call Me Baby (Mousse T.’s Remix) [Qtπ House Still Kicking Edit]. Madison Avenue, Mousse T.
2020 Breakaway (Original Mix) [Qtπ Born on a Dancefloor Edit]. Grant Nelson
2019 Most Precious Love (Marco Anzalone Remix) [Qtπ Born on a Dancefloor Edit]. Blaze, UDAUFL, Barbara Tucker, Marco Anzalone
2020 This Is House (Marco Lys Extended Remix). John 'Julius' Knight, Roland Clark, Marco Lys
2021 We Rave Tonight (Alaia & Gallo Remix). Husky, Mr. V, Alaia & Gallo
2021 Whisper (Extended Mix). Dennis Ferrer, Disciples, James Yuill
2013 The Cure and the Cause (Full Intention Classic Remix). Fish Go Deep & Tracey K
2020 I Specialize in Love (Original Mix) [Qtπ First Felt Lil’ Edit]. Shane D
2020 The Weekend (Mousse T’s Disco Shizzle Remix) [Qtπ When House Was Young Edit]. Michael Gray, Mousse T.
2009 Bodyswerve (Club Mix vs. Pagano In Heaven Mix) [Qtπ When House Was Young Booty]. M-Gee, De’lacy, Mica Paris
2020 Truly Amazing (Roland Clark Re-Edit) [Qtπ House Still Kicking Edit]. The BlackKnight, Susu Bobien, Roland Clark
Hope you like it! A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/19/2021 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 42 seconds
2021 March Tempo 124 bpm @ 宀
Tempo 124 bpm @ 宀 Still in the soulful disco vibe, very melodic and levelling at 124 bpm for a couple of sets. There is a quasi-esoteric debate on the House scene, whether the natural tempo of house is 4 to the floor and 122 bpm or 4 to the floor and 124 bpm. We like our house served between 124 and 126, neither too chilled nor too spicy. You’ll be the judge! Tribute to the 宀 Club, so underground/cool it hasn’t got a name!! One of the 2 or 3 clubs for strictly HouseHeadz in Hong Kong. A clubbers' club! It is also a library, a design place. Unique and run by amazing people.(to be pronounced “mihn” but shssssh) https://www.mihn.hk Dropped a lot of Sebb Junior tracks lately, let's give him a give him a plug. Sebb Junior is a French House music DJ Producer based in Spain, founder of the label La Vie d'Artiste Music & resident DJ on Beachgrooves Radio in Marbella. Into music since the early 90s with his roots into Hip Hop culture, Sebb has been making waves in the House Music scene since 2015, with his soul-infused cut and paste sample tracks and releases. Talent! https://www.facebook.com/sebbjunior/https://www.beatport.com/artist/sebb-junior/466995https://www.traxsource.com/artist/227146/sebb-juniorhttps://soundcloud.com/sebb_juniorhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0oP6v3SuOC5jPc5pGUQdsD Playlist:
2012 Yesterday's Gone (Sundrop Mix). Spiritchaser
2019 Real Life (Sebb Junior Remix). Blakey, Sebb Junior
2020 Gypsy Woman (DJ Vartan & Techcrasher Remix). Maurizio Basilotta, DiscoVer., DJ Vartan, Techcrasher
2020 Show Me Love (Jolyon Petch's Elektrik Disko Club Mix) [Qtπ That Feeling Edit]. Jolyon Petch, Robin S, Elektrik Disko
2020 Bring Me Up (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Muzik Loop Edit]. Low Steppa
2020 Switched On (Michael Gray Remix) [Qtπ Muzik Loop Edit]. Glen Horsborough, Ida Flo, Michael Gray
2020 Hallelujah (Joshwa Remix vs. Sebb Junior Extended Remix) [Qtπ That Feeling Edit]. David Penn, Kevin McKay, Joshwa (UK), Sebb Junior
2020 Get to Me Once (Mike Millrain Remix). Matt Early, Ray Hurley, Abi Flynn, Mike Millrain
2020 I Had a Dream (Mannix Primetime Dub). Fabiolous Barker, Mannix Kling
2020 Move Me (Original Mix). J Paul Getto, Tim Serra
2019 Breath Life (CPEN Remix). Saison, Cpen
2020 Lifting Me Up (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Added Pads Edit]. Andrey Exx, D-Vision
2020 If It's Love (Extended Mix) [Qtπ When House Was Young Edit]. Mark Knight, Laura Davie, The Melody Men
2019 You Change My World (FAM Disco Remix vs. Jamie Lewis Classic Vocal Mix) [Qtπ When House Was Edit}. Jamie Lewis, Marc Evans, FAM Disco
2014 Just Be Good to Me (Original Mix) [Qtπ When House Was Young Edit]. Samuele Sartini, eSquire
2020 Raise It Up (Micky More & Andy Tee Disco Mix) [Qtπ When House Was Young Edit]. Dutchican Soul, Karmina Dai, Mr. V, Micky More, Andy Tee
2019 Down My Way (Original Mix). Sebb Junior
Hope you like it A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
3/4/2021 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 12 seconds
2021 Feb Droppin’ @ Magnum
2021 Feb Droppin’ @ Magnum Slightly bumpier, edgier and raspier than the previous one but still all ‘bout the dance. Playlist:
Intro Dance Lessons (Vintage Mix). Alexander Metzger
2018 Promises (Mousse T.'s Extended Disco Shizzle Remix vs Sonny Fodera Remix) [Qtπ Space Disco Edit]. Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Mousse T., Sonny Fodera
2019 Are You Ready for Love? (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Space Disco Edit]. Twism, Wavy Dot, Marc Evans
2019 What Do You Feel?) (Ben Renna Remix) [Qtπ Space Disco Edit]. Jolyon Petch, Mind Electric, Amy Pearson, Ben Renna
2020 Soulmagic (Morten & Mikkel’ss Extended Jam) [Qtπ Space Disco Edit]. Soulmagic
2019 You're in my System (Dennis Quin Club Mix). Kerri Chandler, Jerome Sydenham, Dennis Quin, Troy Denari
2020 Finally Ready (David Penn Extended Remix). The Shapeshifters, Billy Porter, David Penn
2020 My Lipstick (Cheesecake Boys Deeper Mix). Crazibiza
2014 Secret (Full Intention Remix). DJ Anna, Beverley Ely
2018 It’s Yours (NiCe7 Remix vs. Original Distant Music Mix) [Qtπ Space Edit]. Jon Cutler, E-Man
2018 Most Precious Love (Crazibiza Vocal Club Mix). Blaze, Barbara Tucker, UDAUFL, Crazibiza
2021 Ultra Flava (David Penn Extended Remix). Heller & Farley Project, David Penn
2016 Remember Me (Soulmagic Remix). Souxsoul, Soulmagic
2020 Gettin’ Me High (Extended Mix).Sebb Junior, Karmina Dai, Mr. V.
2020 Freak (Cafe 432 Dirty Disco Remix). Cafe 432, Michelle Rivera
2019 Let’s Get Busy 2019 (Grant Nelson Club Mix). Clubland, Grant Nelson
Hope you like it. A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
2/26/2021 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 15 seconds
2021 Feb Soulful Sessions Vol.2 @ ICHU [Terraza]
2021 Feb Soulful Sessions Vol.2 @ ICHU [Terraza] Mainly current tunes with the 2 first 2021 releases on HIAJ. Soulful with a tamed Tech House track at the end immediately followed by pure sugar to help you cope!Do not miss "Reciprocity", one of those melodic little gems perfectly composed and produced by Moon Rocket.As played live @ ICHU. Straight off the mixer.https://ichu.com.hk Playlist:
2020 Remember Me (Yuksek Extended Remix). Risk Assessment, Jemeni G, Yuksek
2020 Finally Ready (Dimitri From Paris TSOP Remix). The Shapeshifters, Billy Porter, Dimitri From Paris
2020 Second Chance (Club Mix). The Shapeshifters, Kimberly Davis
2017 Shine on Me (Misha Klein, No Hopes Remix). Andrey Exx & Nytron, Andrey Exx, Nytron
2019 My Reason (Original Mix). Yass, DJ Rae
2019 Boogie 2nite (Seamus Haji & Blackhill Extended Remix). Seamus Haji, Blackhill
2013 Paradise Row (Extended Mix). Spiritchaser
2019 Right on The Dancefloor (Richard Earnshaw B3 Re-Vibe). Brothers In Arts, Richard Earnshaw
2020 Mama Told Me (David Penn Extended Mix). Alex Newell, David Penn
2019 Brother Brother (Club Mix). Michael Gray, Kimberley Brown
2021 I Remember (Babert Extended Remix). Mattei & Omich, Ella, Babert
2017 Gypsy Woman (Richey Profond Remix). Crystal Waters, Richey Profon
2020 Reciprocity (Main Mix). Moon Rocket, Paula
2021 We Rave Tonight (Extended). Husky, Mr. V
2020 The Cure & The Cause (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Fish Go Deep, Tracey K, Dr Packer
A bientôt Xtian & Qtπ
2/19/2021 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 15 seconds
2021 Feb And Jack Boldly Declared “Happy Valentine’s Day”
2021 Feb And Jack Boldly Declared “Happy Valentine’s Day” Soulful Disco House for your Valentine’s. Thinking of our friends in Melbourne who got sprung an nth lockdown on that very day…Current, with a enough new tracks to make it interesting and a few we used recently but dropped different remixes with that disco tinge.No post-production, straight out of the mixer. Playlist:
2019 Heaven (Mousse T.'s Disco Shizzle Extended Remix) [Qtπ Feelgood Edit]. The Vision, Andreya Triana, Mousse T.
2019 Start the Weekend (Original Mix). BIRDEE
2019 One Love (Original Mix). Disco Town, Moon Rocket, Angelo Ferreri
2019 You and I (Original Mix). Serge Funk
2019 Love Me Like This [Qtπ How I Feel it Edit]. Darren Giles
2020 SOS (Full Intention Remix Full). Delena
2020 Runaway Love (Michael Gray Extended Remix). Bobby D'Ambrosio, Lasala, Michael Gray
2020 Life Is A Dancefloor (Dr Packer Extended Remix). The Shapeshifters, Kimberly Davis, Dr Packer
2020 Gipsy Woman (Highpass Deep Extended Remix). Shamika Cox
2020 I’ll Still Be Here (Extended Mix). Rodney Hunter
2020 Neon Lights (Original Mix). The Life & Soul Project
2019 Upside Down Clouds (Club Mix). DISCO TOWN, Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket, LauMii
2020 Break 4 Love (Michael Gray Extended Rework). Raze, Michael Gray
2020 Paradise (feat. Byron Stingily & Norma Jean) (Mark Knight & Michael Gray Extended Mix). Jasper Street Co., Michael Gray, Mark Knight
2020 Get in Love (Right Now) (Extended Mix). Lambert & Handle
2018 Feel My Needs (Purple Disco Remix). Weiss (UK), Purple Disco
Hope you like it. A bientôt Xtian/Qtπ
2/12/2021 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 12 seconds
2021 Feb Soulful Session Vol.1 @Piqniq
2021 Feb Soulful Session Vol.1 @Piqniq Live set, Soulful Fun Vocal House. Will get you moving. High quality tunes only.https://www.lecomptoir.hk/piqniq Playlist:
2017 The Weekend (Michael Gray Glitterbox Mix) [Qtπ Addicted to House Edit]. Michael Gray
2016 Bad Decisions (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Qtπ First Felt Edit]. Two Door Cinema Club
2019 Hit It Off (Late Nite Tuff Guy Extended Liberated Woman Remix). Qwestlife, Teni Tinks, Late Nite Tuff Guy
2019 Fascinated by You. Moon Rocket
2019 Le Chic (Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Light You Up Edit]. Giman, Chic, Ago
2020 Gettin Me High (Jarred Gallo Dub). Sebb Junior, Karmina Dai, Mr. V, Jarred Gallo
2020 Music Is My Way of Life (Dr Packer Extended Remix). The Lab Rats, The Experiment, Lisa Millett, Dr Packer
2020 A Better Place (Extended Mix). Seamus Haji, Kathy Brown
2019 Heaven (Mousse T.’s E-Funk Extended Mix). Vision, Mousse T.
2020 Testify (Mousse T.’s Funky Shizzle Extended Remix). DAVIE, Mousse T.
2020 Shining (Shane D Remix). Federico D'Alessio, Yvette Pylant, Shane D
2021 In & Out of My Life (Michael Gray Remix). Adeva, Michael Gray
2020 Take Me Back (Ian Ossia Remix). Michael Gray, Ian Ossia
2012 Paradise Row (Extended Mix). Spiritchaser
2018 Feel My Needs (Original Mix). Weiss (UK)
2020 Found Love (David Penn Remix) [Qtπ Ode to House Edit].. Double Dee, Dany, David Penn
A bientôt Xtian/ Qtπ
2/7/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 4 seconds
2021 NYD Are You Ready for 2021? (RE-UPLOAD!!!)
2021 NYD Are You Ready for 2021? (RE-UPLOAD!!!) Well starting the year splendidly.. Uploaded the wrong track file.. Sorry you have to delete the episode and Itunes will do the rest.. NYD party set, straight out of the live mixer, full of original edits and mashups. If you do not dance and sing along, well, we are from different tribes. Between House and Balearic Trance, in that sweet space we call “Trouse”. No post-production, therefore at times levels are a bit in the red but it was a fun battle. Playlist:
Deep at Nigh (Adam K & Soha Remix) [Qtπ 2Nite Mash]. Ercola, Heikki L
Twilight (Original Mix) [Qtπ Short Edit]. Adam K & Soha
Yes, We Can! (Original [Qtπ Twilight Edit]. House Music United, Barack Obama
Need You Titanium [Qtπ Mash]. INXS, David Guetta ft. Sia, Paolo Monti
Why Titanium, Tell me? [Qtπ Famous Mash Recipe]. Supermode, David Guetta ft. Sia
Rolling in The Titanium [Handbag House vs. Qtπ Mix]. Adele, David Guetta ft. Sia
Let’s Go Set Fire to The Rain [Qtπ Live Mash]. Adele, Calvin Harris
Set Fire to the Rain (Thomas Gold vs. Moto Blanco Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Adele
Take Over Control (Ian Carey Remix) [Qtπ House Thing Edit]. Afrojack feat. Eva Simons
Take Over Control (Extended Vocal Mix) [Qtπ House Thing Edit]. Afrojack feat. Eva Simons
Forever and a Day (Extended vs. Christian Weber Remix) [Qtπ House Thing Edit]. Fragma
Rapture (Dance Extended Mix vs. Club vs. Short Mix) [Xtian Edit]. ReUnited
Children (Edit vs. Extended Mix) [Qtπ God is a DJ Edit]. Robert Miles, Tinlicker
King of My Children’s Castle (Dex Diamond Booty Mix) [Qtπ Mash]. Wamdue Project ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn
King of My Castle (Dex Diamond Vocal Mix). Wamdue Project ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn
King of My Castle in Calabria [Qtπ Mash]. Wamdue Project ft. Jonathan Mendelsohn, DJ Harmony
Hey Lust in Calabria (Luke DB & Fabien Pizar Mash Bootleg Mix). Luca Cassani, Rune, Dennis Ferrer
Hey, Hey (Riva Starr Paradise Garage Club Remix). Dennis Ferrer
So Many Times (Vocal Club vs Widespread Vocal Mix) [Qtπ Trouse Mash Edit]. Gadjo, Alexandra Prince, Heller & Enkie vs. Gadjo
My Vision feat. Seal (Magik Muzik Remix). Jakatta, Seal
Happy New Year! A bientôt Qtπ/Xtian
1/1/2021 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 19 seconds
2020 Dec In a Soulful Spirit!
2020 Dec In a Soulful Spirit! Big voices and House Divas. Very NYC except one track, mostly Soulful House with some funky Deep House to keep it hopefully interesting. A couple of House classics you will recognize and a brand-new release from Sandy Rivera of KOT fame. Dropped one of my favourite soulful, funky tunes of all time, “Don't Look Any Further”, the Babysitters & Deep Criminal Remix with a massive Sax supporting the melody line. Total bliss. But somehow slotted “Drop the Pressure” which disturbed the flow just a tad... The perils of live sets. Building up to higher BPM Soulful and by that time, felt more in control of the journey. Playlist:
2017 This Is House (Mattei & Omich Extended Remix) [Qtπ Let the Music Edit]. John 'Julius' Knight, Roland Clark, Mattei & Omich
2020 He Is the Joy (Alaia - Gallo Extended Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Donna Allen, Alaia & Gallo
2012 The Long Run (Steve Bug’s Vocal Mix) [. Steve Bug, Mr. V
2020 Around (Kevin McKay Extended Remix) [Qtπ Lost Edit]. Manny, Tough Love, Kevin McKay
2020 Party People (MicFreak Remix). Crystal Waters, DJ Spen, MicFreak
2019 Boogie 2nite (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Beat that Shhh Edit]. Seamus Haji
2020 Remember Me (Yuksek Extended Remix). Risk Assessment, Jemeni G, Yuksek
2020 This Must Be Deep (Saison Remix). Risk Assessment, DJ Romain, JT Donaldson, Saison
2020 We Live It (Original Mix). Sebb Junior, Mr. V
2020 My Vision (The Vision Remix) [Qtπ Life Pitched Up Edit]. Jakatta, Seal, The Vision
2013 Don't Look Any Further (Babysitters & Deep Criminal Remix) [Qtπ Life Phunky Edit]. Levan Kay, Gary Caos
2018 Right Here Right Now (CamelPhat Remix) [Qtπ Here is House Edit]. Fatboy Slim, CamelPhat
2020 Drop the Pressure (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Claptone, Mylo, Purple Disco Machine
2020 To the Light (Extended Mix). Husky, Mark Maxwell, Roxy Lebrasse
2020 Love Somebody Else (Sandy Rivera Aruhtra’s Mix) [Qtπ on The Keys Edit]. Sandy Rivera, Aruhtra, April Morgan
2015 Burn So Deep (Sandy's Disco Burn). Kings of Tomorrow, April
2020 Let the Music Speak (Eric Faria Soulful Mix). Funkollective, James Browne, Eric Faria
Hope you like it! A bientôt Qtπ/Xtian
12/29/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 59 seconds
2020 Dec Secret Santa Uncovered!
2020 Dec Secret Santa Uncovered! Continuing the marathon live drop. More Soulful and Vocal and less disco beach House than the previous one. Fun tunes all the same with some outstanding quality 2020 releases, which, given the club or air-play should become House classics. Playlist:
2020 Discotheque (Original Mix). Paul Sirrell
2020 One Man (Extended Mix). Chanelle, Eric Kupper
2020 Marvin’s Touch (Original Mix). T.Markakis
2020 Testify (Mousse T’s Funky Shizzle Extended Remix). DAVIE, Mousse T.
2020 Tonight (Extended Mix). Mark Knight, Chenai, Mr. V
2013 Groovejet (Andrey Exx & Fomichev Remix). Lissat & Voltaxx, Marc Fisher
2020 Shining (Shane D Remix). Federico D'Alessio, Yvette Pylant, Shane D
2020 I Found Love in The Music (Jay Vegas Remix). Crazibiza, House of Prayers, Jay Vegas
2020 Take Me Back (Ian Ossia Remix). Michael Gray, Ian Ossia
2020 The Weekend (Sultra Club Mix). Michael Gray
2020 It Ain’t Over (David Penn Extended Edit). Per QX, Elias Bravo, Jocelyn Brown
2014 Why Can’t We See (Soulmagic Remix). Blind Truth, Tata and Toney, Soulmagic
2019 Electrico Romantico (Louis Botella’s Eivissa Mix). Bob Sinclar, Robbie Williams
2020 Remember Me (David Penn Extended Remix). Blue Boy, David Penn
2020 Straight Up (Extended Mix). Alaia & Gallo, Angelo Ferreri, Lee Wilson
2018 Sounds Good to Me (Paul Woolford Extended Remix). Hanne Mjøen
2020 Keep the Fire Burning (Chevals Remix). Change Request, Glass Slipper, Chevals
A bientôt Qtπ/Xtian
12/27/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 57 seconds
2020 25th of December, Qtπ Xmas Set
2020 25th of December, Qtπ Xmas Set Live drops! The happy vocal House tunes season has started! Nu Disco, Soulful, mostly 2020 tunes meant to be fun, letting first your head bob around to eventually get your feet moving. We finally semi-exhausted the 2020 Progressive realm and, for a few sets, will drop all the best soulful, Beach House releases of 2020. Expect of lot of great vocal House as with most producers and songwriters stuck at home as they were, unable to DJ except virtual, 2020 is turning out to be actually a very good year for great new productions all across the House spectrum and particularly within the Soulful and Nu Disco genres. Hopefully the start of a series of Happy, fun sets culminating with a XL NYD party one. Playlist:
2020 Your Girl (Original Mix). Giacca & Flores
2020 Satisfy (Original Mix). DJ Meme, Inaya Day, Aline Rocha
2020 Fascinated by You (Original Mix). Moon Rocket
2020 In My Arms (Extended Mix). Purple Disco Machine
2020 Hypnotized (Club Dub Mix). Purple Disco Machine, Sophie And The Giants
2020 Into My Soul (Full Intention Remix). Aki Bergen, Carmen Sherry, Full Intention
2020 Music Is My Way of Life (Dr Packer Extended Remix). The Lab Rats, The Experiment, Lisa Millett, Dr Packer
2020 Gettin Me High (Jarred Gallo Dub). Sebb Junior, Karmina Dai, Mr. V, Jarred Gallo
2020 Sleep Talk (Dr Packer Extended Remix). ATFC, Dr Packer
2020 2People (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Jean Jacques Smoothie, Tara Busch, Dr Packer
2020 A Better Place (Extended Mix). Seamus Haji, Kathy Brown
2019 Heaven (Mousse T's E-Funk Extended Mix). The Vision, Mousse T.
2020 I’m Coming Out (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Club Mix). Fabe DJ, Sacchi, Jamie Lewis
2019 Hooked On Bad Habits (Mousse T’s Extended Edit) [Qtπ Baddy Mash]. Selace, ATFC, Mousse T.
2018 So Hooked On Your Lovin (Mousse T's Extended Disco Shizzle) [Qtπ Lil’ Edit].Selace, Mousse T.
2015 Something Got Me Started (Original Mix). JL & AFTERMAN, JL, Afterman
Hope you like it! Joyeux Noël/Merry Xmas A bientôt Qtπ/Xtian
12/26/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 50 seconds
2020 Nov the 29th For Luc (Happy 18th)
2020 Nov the 29th For Luc (Happy 18th) For Luc C. Tried, as per your wishes, to keep the vocals to a mandated strict minimum. Hope your favourites are there. Mostly new tunes, at the confines of Progressive House and Trance. Starts and ends with arguably the best remix of 2020, Tinlicker's take of Robert Miles classic “Children”. At least your parents will have passed on to you a decent taste in music! Playlist:
2020 Children Extended Mix (Xtian DJ Edit). Robert Miles, Tinlicker
2014 Hope (Nora En Pure Remix). Sir Felix, Nora En Pure
2020 Maybe (Nora En Pure Extended Vocal Mix). Sir Felix, Hero Baldwin, Nora En Pure
2019 Patience (Mees Salomé Remix). Seth Schwarz, Die Ruhe
2020 I Wish You Were Here (Marque Aurel Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K, Nkemdi
2020 On the Run (Ferry Corsten Extended Remix). Katie DiCicco, We Are Loud
2020 Take Me Away (BLR Extended Remix). 4 Strings
2017 Morning Dew (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2020 Saltwater (Kevin de Vries Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan
2016 Sing It Back (Mousse T's Feel Love Mix). Moloko
2020 Jam (Extended Mix). Above & Beyond
2015 Hold that Sucker Down (Jerome Isma - Ae's 10 Year Anniversary Mix). Jerome Isma-Ae
2020 Freed from Desire Kevin McKay (Extended Remix). Kevin McKay, Start The Party
2020 Go (Extended Mix). Protoculture
2011 Changes (Vocal Club Mix) (Xtian DJ Edit). Chris Lake feat. Laura V
2020 Discopolis 2 0 (MEDUZA Extended Remix). Lifelike, Kris Menace
2019 Alice’s Door (DRYM Extended Mix). Sleepthief, Zoe Johnston
2001 Guitarra G (Funkagenda Redux). G Club Presents Banda Sonora
2020 Children (Edit Mix.) [Xtian Short Edit]. Robert Miles, Tinlicker
Xtian
12/1/2020 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 58 seconds
2020 Nov Where Do We Go From Here?
2020 Nov Where Do We Go From Here? Start with melodic progressive tracks hooks to slip into a bit of Tech House to return to melodic progressive and round the bend again. A Faithless remix of the new Dido track and a couple of double drops for reasons still unclear. The daze of the night possibly. “Where do we go (from here)” is a new remix from an Alan Parson’s Project 80’s track. The APP was a Progressive band back then and the WEISS/Romero remix gives the track justice. Picking up the release pace as it would be nice to leave the progressive realm and have a play with other genres. Playlist:
2020 Midnight The Hanging Tree (MK Remix Extended). HOSH, 1979, Jalja
2020 Where Do We Go ((Extended Mix). Harry Romero, Weiss
2020 Together (Faithless Remix vs. Original Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Dido, R Plus
2020 Voyage (Original Mix). Mode Apart
2020 Rinascimento (Extended Mix). Edu Imbernon
2020 Lucid (Extended Mix). Adam K, Seelo
2018 Greece 2000 (Original Mix). Kevin McKay, Trilucid
2020 Midnight The Hanging Tree (Henrik Schwarz Remix Extended). HOSH, 1979, Jalja
2020 I’m Only Sleeping (Original Mix). Stephan Gregor
2020 Hypercolour (ARTBAT Remix). Yannis, CamelPhat
2020 Bartok (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure
2020 Safe (Original Mix). Monkey Safari
2020 The Clouds Silver Lining (Joachim Pastor Remix). Nils Hoffmann
2020 All I Want (Oscar L Remix). DJ Chus, Chus & Ceballos, Astrid Suryanto, Pablo Ceballos
2020 Where Do We Go (A Trak vs. CINTHIE Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Weiss, Harry Romero
A bientôt Xtian/Qtπ
11/27/2020 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 4 seconds
2020 Nov Sugar and Spice & All Things Nice (Re-Upload)
2020 Nov Sugar and Spice & All Things Nice "The first upload was corrupted. If you downloaded it, you will have to delete and redo. Sorry!" Still in the Progressive House realm. Deep, Dark, Tech Progressive tunes with a few sugar hits in between and, yet gain, a dollop of Qtπ edits. They worked live not sure if they pass the post-cast test. You’ll be the judges. Possibly the first Tiesto tune every featured on House is a Journey, less EDM and released under his real name Ver:West. Nice tune! Set ended up featuring 4 tracks from Nora En Pure. Massive year for her! Striving to get to deep, funky and soulful by December but not yet there. Playlist:
1708 Toccata (Intro Church Organ Mix). J.S. Bach, Alexander Metzger
2020 5 Seconds Before Sunrise (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Vocal Edit]. VER:WEST
2020 Hypercolour (Extended Mix). Yannis, CamelPhat, Foals
2019 Epiphany (Original Club Mix) [Qtπ Marches On Edit]. Nora En Pure
2020 Wetlands (Extended Mix) [Qtπ JJK House Edit]. Nora En Pure
2020 Settle (Extended Mix). Dezza, Lauren L'aimant
2018 Sounds Good to Me (Paul Woolford Extended Remix). Hanne Mjoen
2020 Tiger (Cid Inc. Extended Remix) [Qtπ RC Deep Pride Edit]. Jerome Isma-Ae, Alastor
2020 Oceans (Extended Mix). Heard Right, OAI
2020 I Wish You Were Here (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K, Nkemdi
2020 New Beginning (Extended Mix) [Qtπ How Deep is the Mash?]. Cash & Fanizza
2020 The Chase Francesco (Sambero Extended Remix). LTN, Michele C
2020 To the Sea (Einmusik Remix). Eli & Fur, Booka Shade, Booka Shade & Eli & Fur
2019 Dry Sobbing (Original Club Mix) [Qtπ RC Alien Edit]. Nora En Pure
2020 In the Air Tonight (Nora en Pure Remix). Nora En Pure, Lika Morgan
2018 Love on My Mind (Extended Mix). Kevin McKay, CASSIMM
A bientôt Xtian/Qtπ
11/23/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 38 seconds
2020 Nov Playing for Paris (5 years later)
5 years ago, 130 people were butchered in the streets of Paris, most were under 30 years old who were going to a rock concert on a friday night. Never forget, never find any excuses. Very current set with all tunes released in 2020 but two. A mostly dark progressive tone with sugar interspaced with 3/4 tunes to get you humming and moving. Possibly far too many edits and overly ambitious mashups but that’s how it felt on the night. Will resume the normal course of affair afer this set. As for some Deep or Soulful house, it will come in December. Patience! Playlist:
2020 Everything I Wanted (Bootleg Mix) [Qtπ Edit]. Formal Chicken, Billie Eilish
2020 Everything I Wanted (Rauschhaus Edit) [Qtπ My House Edit]. Billie Eilish
2020 Better with Time (Original Version). Armonica, Dear Humans
2020 Delta (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Light Up Lil’ Mash]. Nora En Pure, DEF
2020 Heavenly (Extended Mix). Henri (BR)
2020 Another Riff for the Good Times (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Mi Mundo Sexed Edit]. Yotto ft. Umidra
2020 Automatic (Extended Mix). Tensnake, Fiora
2020 I’ll Be Here (MXV Remix). Betoko, Paul Sawyer
2019 Wall to Wall (Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2020 Road of No Return (Extended Mix) [Qtπ Ricochet Mash]. Milkwish, Sia
2020 I Wish You Were Here (Khaaron Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K, Nkemdi
2020 All I Need (Extended Mix). Nora En Pure
2020 Music +Me (Armonica Version) [Qtπ Soulful Mash]. Armonica, Dear Humans, Marc Evans
2019 Look for a Reason (Original Mix) [Qtπ Way to Love Edit]. NAHS, Polo (AR)
2020 In the Air Tonight Croatia Squad (Extended Remix). Nora En Pure, Lika Morgan
A bientôt, Xtian/Qtπ
11/14/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 58 seconds
2020 Nov In Memoriam of Samuel Paty
2020 Nov In Memoriam of Samuel Paty Samuel Paty beheaded at 32 years old for nothing else than doing the greater calling of his profession: teaching teenagers the rights and duties of future citizens. A true martyr of Free Speech. The same week, Jose Padilla of Café del Mar fame, to whom we owe the Chill Out Balearic sound passed away. This set is inspired by both. Let no one, under ANY weak, woke excuses defend the action of the murderer. And it continued in Nice and Wien. We needed a motivation to start mixing again, we found it. Best way to describe the set: Music for connaisseur (hate the English spelling). Chilled blend of old and new, high quality tunes, Padilla, old Sade and Phil Collins tunes and even Paul McCartney! Eclectic but bitter sweet and a lot of easter eggs if you listen to it carefully. Playlist:
2017 Collateral Damage (Original Mix vs. Tritonal Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. LEVV, Tritonal
1999 Adios Ayer (Original Version) [Qtπ Amanecer Edit]. José Padilla
2018 Sounds Good to Me (Extended Mix vs. Gerd Janson Extended Remix) [Qtπ Edit]. Hanne Mjoen, Gerd Janson.
2020 In the Air Tonight (Sons of Maria Extended Remix. Nora En Pure, Lika Morgan
2015 Pearls (Original Mix). OneRec
2015 Pearls (Timo Jahns Remix). Sade
2020 Somebody Else (Eli & Fur Extended Remix) [Qtπ Madiba Edit]. Boy Matthews, Tensnake, Eli & Fur
2020 Better with Time (Armonica Version). Armonica, Dear Humans
2019 Sea Breeze (Extended Mix) [Qtπ MLK Edit]. Kidnap, Martin Luther King
2016 Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five (Tim Green Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Paul McCartney & Wings vs. Timo Maas & James Tee
2020 I Wish You Were Here (Kamb Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K, Nkemdi
2020 In Search of Sunrise (Watercraft Extended Remix). Markus Schulz, Adina Butar
2020 Home (Original Mix). Marino Canal, Delhia de France, Adriatique
2012 Sabor de Verano (Way Out West Remix). José Padilla
1998 Who Do You Love (Album Version). José Padilla, Angela John
1998 Who Do You Love (Chicane Edit). Jose Padilla, Angela John, Chicane
Outro Freedom (Accapella). Divine Essence
Free Speech is a fundamental human right, cherish it as it was hard fought. Do not cancel people but debate them with proof checked facts. Be tolerant to other’s beliefs but never, ever yield on their’s or your’s right to Freedom of Speech. A bientôtXtian & Qtπ
11/7/2020 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 34 seconds
2020 Jun For Lisa F.
2020 Jun For Lisa F. Strictly Soulful house beats For Lisa F., a good friend. Playlist:
2019 Big Love (David Penn Extended Remix) [Qtπ House Edit]. Pete Heller's Big Love, David Penn
2015 This Is House (Mr V Remix). Mr. V, Miss Patty, ZuluMafia, Nhlangano
2009 This Is House (JJK Original Groove Mix ) [Qtπ House Edit]. John 'Julius' Knight & Roland Clark
2020 This Is House (Mattei & Omich Extended Remix) [Qtπ House Edit]. John 'Julius' Knight & Roland Clark, Mattei & Omich
2018 Party with Me (Original Mix). Shane D
2020 I Found Love in The Music (Jay Vegas Remix). Crazibiza, House Of Prayers, Jay Vegas
2020 He Is the Joy (Alaia & Gallo Extended Remix). Donna Allen, Alaia & Gallo
2020 He Is the Joy (Alan Dixon & Darren Morris Extended Disco Mix). Donna Allen, Alan Dixon, Darren Morris
2020 Treat Me Right (Club Mix). Husky, Shyam P
2019 Hit It Off (Mighty Mouse Extended Remix). Qwestlife, Mighty Mouse
2020 Second Chance (Club Mix). The Shapeshifters, Kimberly Davis
2020 Born to Love (Extended Mix). Meduza, SHELLS
2020 We Live It (Original Mix). Sebb Junior, Mr. V
2020 I Miss You (Full Intention Remix). Full Intention
2016 Let Yourself Go (A Director’s Cut Master). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, Eric Kupper, Sybil
2019 Feelin’ Love (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Soulsearcher, Dr Packer
Hope you like it. A bientôt QTπ/Xtian
6/8/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 41 seconds
2020 Jun Jus’ a Little Beat of House
Update: considering the distressing current events in the US, this upload seems a bit unbearably "light". About 3 years ago, responding to yet again the death of a young black man in the hands of the police, we posted the Black Voices Matter set ... Sadly still relevant today.2017 Dec Black Voices Matterhttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/xtiancaz/episodes/2017-12-05T02_20_07-08_00 Now to the current one.. 2020 June Jus’ a Little Beat of House As the title say, it is just a little bit of House music. Sole ambition to make you smile, dance and play with the new decks. Unedited, live from the box and it surely shows at times but we had heaps of fun. Surprisingly current with a few edits and mashups. Have fun. Just feel like getting away from Progressive and Balearic for a bit and reconnect with the roots of house with soon a deep one coming up. Playlist:
2019 Heaven (Mousse T’s E-Funk Extended Mix) [Qtπ In the Spirit Edit]. The Vision, Mousse T. ft. Gene Farris
2018 Push (In the Bush) (Club Mix). Michael Gray
2020 Small Town Boy (Moogy Bee & DePoniente Disco Dub). MoD, Luisen, Moogy Bee, DePoniente
2020 In My Arms (Extended Mix). Purple Disco Machine
2020 Music Is My Way of Life (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Lab Rats, The Experiment, Lisa Millett, Dr Packer
2020 Sleep Talk (Dr Packer Extended Remix). ATFC, Dr Packer
2020 This Feeling (Original Mix). Yuksek, Queen Rose
2019 Hooked on Bad Habits (Mousse T’s Extended Edit) [Qtπ Edit]. Selace, ATFC, Mousse T
2020 Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (Original Mix). Eric Faria, Mr.Kris
2020 I’m Coming Out (Jamie Lewis Re-Styled Club Mix). Fabe DJ, Sacchi, Jamie Lewis
2014 Uptown Funk vs. I’m Coming out (Sir Hank Qtπ Mashup). Bruno Mars ft. Mark Ronson, Diana Ross & Friends
1994 I'm Coming Out (Maurice Joshua 4 Vibe Mix). Diana Ross.
2017 Music Is My Way of Life (Reprise) [Qtπ Edit]. Lab Rats, The Experiment ft. Lisa Millet
2020 Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own), Show Me Love, Bad Habit [Qtπ Mashup]. South Central, Robin S, Kathy Brown, ATFC.
2000 Bad Habit (ATFC Original Vocal). ATFC, Lisa Millett
2016 Show Me Love 2k16 (Slava Dmitriev Remix). Robin S, Chris Montana, Slava Dmitriev
A bientôt Xtian/Qtπ
5/31/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 41 seconds
2020 May The “200” Milestone Pt.1
2020 May The “200” Milestone Pt.1 200 uploads of “House is a Journey”, 50Gb of fully paid tracks, more than 500,000 plays, 55K likes and ca. 1,500 followers. To a large extend, this space is therapy but hopefully we have shared our absolute love and respect for eclectic house music. For this milestone, here is something different! Our first Chill/Lounge set. No beat-mixing, just harmonic mixing in the flow of Chicane’s 20 years production of chilled tunes. From Classical and Choral music to Balearic ambient Trance and Breaks, all from Chicane, artist which we celebrate and respect. Please give us 90 minutes and share our journey into impeccably produced music. Hopefully, you feel the love, the emotions and the peace we want to part with. And YES … we will get you to dance, but not after reaching enlightenment through emotive chill... Thanks for the support for the last 10+ years. Always amazed at the numbers, the likes and the comments. Truly grateful for the feedback. One last thing… To all listeners, PAY for your music, at the very least pay for Spotify and if you feel crazy, actually BUY a tune or an album. Pay for creative content! Playlist: 2010 Barefoot (Original Mix). Chicane2000 Already There (Original Mix). Chicane2020 Low Sun (Blood Groove & Kikis Extended Remix). Chicane2011 Overlap (Original Mix). Chicane2020 Saltwater (Chicane Slow Tide Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan2019 Saltwater (Sunrise Mix). Chicane ft. Moya Brennan2013 Saltwater (Thrillseekers Ambient Mix). Chicane ft. Moya Brennan2020 No Ordinary Morning (2020 Anniversary Thrillseekers Extended Remix). Chicane2016 Ibiza Strings (Solarstone Ambient Mix). Chicane, Solarstone2012 Playing Fields (Original Mix). Chicane ft. Kate Walsh2020 Overlap (2020 Anniversary Extended Remix). Chicane2010 What Am I Doing Here? (Prt. 1). Chicane2012 Windbreaks (Original Mix). Chicane2015 Église (Original Mix). Chicane2020 Don t Give Up (Chicane Lockdown Extended Remix). Chicane, Bryan Adams2012 Offshore (Chilled Cream RMX). Chicane, Julian Sanchez2016 Offshore (Thomas Datt Remix). Chicane2016 Poppiholla (Anniversary Remix). Chicane2000 Autumn Tactics (Chicane's End of Summer Remix) [Qtπ Short Bridge Edit]. Chicane2000 Autumn Tactics (Original Mix). Chicane, Justine Suissa2000 Autumn Tactics (Chicane's End of Summer Remix). Chicane 2000 Autumn Tactics (The Thrillseekers Remix). Chicane Highlights:Too many to mention but the new Thrillseekers remix of “No Ordinary Morning” part of the 2020 Anniversary release of Chicane’s Behind the Sun dropped on the 8th is truly a masterpiece. A bientôt for Pt.2 Xtian/ Qtπ
5/13/2020 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 28 seconds
2020 May COVID Progression 4.0 (Deconfinement Phase 1)
2020 May COVID Progression 4.0 (Deconfinement Phase 1)(art courtesy of Banksy's donation to the NHS) Last of the Covid Progression as here we are no longer in lockdown! Deeper, darker Progressive House forthe first 40 minutes stepping up into melodic Balearic Trance. We even get to 138 bpm toward the end. 199th upload on House is a Journey… We will celebrate the 200 milestone with something a bit special. Thereafter, we will leave the progressive realm for a more true to the roots house feel. Playlist:
2018 Ya Amar Original Mix [Kill the DJ Edit]. Mees Salomé
2015 The Bridge (Chicane Rework). Jody Wisternoff, Sian Evans
2019 Things We Lost in The Fire (THNK Remix). All Living Things
2020 Lucid (Extended Mix). Adam K, Seelo
2019 Never Look Back (Original Mix). Boris Brejcha
2019 Luxuria (ov) (Tinlicker Remix). deadmau5
2020 Vyote (Grum Extended Remix). Paul Thomas, White-Akre
2020 LA ID (Edit). Spencer Brown, Liam Hathaway
2019 Close Your Eyes (Grum Extended Mix). Tinlicker, Belle Doron
2018 Sahara Love (Original Mix). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston
2020 Sleepwalkers (Extended Mix). Adam K, Soha, Denny White
2017 Let Go (Extended Mix). Holly Drummond, Jeremy Vancaulart
2011 Take Me Home (Sir Adrian Jibberdee Remix). Denise Rivera, Dark Matters
2020 When the Mask Falls (Extended Mix). Activa, Julie Thompson
2013 Here for The Rush (Aureluna Remix). Denise Rivera, Snatt & Vix
Highlights:"LA ID" from Spencer Brown, twenty-something years old House producer from San Francisco . Immaculate production.A bientôt Xtian
5/8/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 36 seconds
2020 May COVID Progression 3.0 (ChillBytes)
2020 May COVID Progression 3.0 (ChillBytes) Welcome to Deep House Airlines! Destination ChillBytesStarts very chilled, hence please relax for ten minutes as it will step upwards. Melodic chilled current progressive house throughout. Just having a play to get acquainted with the new decks. Playlist: Intro Deep House Airlines [Take-Off] (Original Accapella). Mr. V
2019 Where Oceans Meet (Part II vs. Part I) [Qtπ Time to Be Free Edit]]. The Thrillseekers, Hydra
2020 The Four Agreements (Martin Roth Beats Edit). Matthew Dekay
2019 Dreams of You (Original Mix). Icarus, Rae Morris
2019 Birthright (Original Club Mix). Nora En Pure
2019 Patience (Mees Salomé Remix). Seth Schwarz, MARIA Die RUHE
2020 Home Boxer (Amy Wiles Extended Mix). Above & Beyond
2019 Antigone (Yotto Extended Mix). Joris Voorn
2018 Pictures (Extended Mix). Felon
2020 My Boy (Huxley’s Head in the Clouds Remix). Dido, R Plus
2018 Air (Original Mix). Hello Machines
2019 Stingray (Paul Thomas & White Akre Remix) [Qtπ Liberate Edit]. D-Nox, K.A.L.I.L.
2019 Apollo (Murtagh Extended Remix). Dezza
2019 Lose Control (Extended Mix). Meduza, Becky Hill, Goodboys
2020 Totem (Original Mix). Hidden Face
2020 Halcyon 2020 Anniversary Extended Remix) [Qtπ The Way Edit]. Chicane
Outro Deep House Airlines [Final Decent Speech] (Original Accapella). Mr. V A bientôt Qtπ
5/2/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 15 seconds
2020 Apr COVID Progression 2.0
2020 Apr COVID Progression 2.0 Second COVID episode. From Balearic Trance to Progressive House and back for more! Set ended not being at all the chilled progressive mood, it wa supposed to be. But best in the genre posted here for a while and was fun to drop even if a bit scattered. If you like the genre, you will be dancing on your balcony, deck, you name it, within minutes. A few new tracks and current remixes of HIAJ’s classics. Do not miss “Ocean” from Lauren Aquiina, melodic progressive house by excellence and the singer/songwriter has an amazing pure voice. Playlist:
2019 Magnolia (Original Mix) [Qtπ There Edit]. Mees Salomé
2014 Destiny (Original Mix) [Xtian Housified Edit]. Markus Schulz, Delacey
2015 Ocean (Arty Remix vs. Original Mix) [Qtπ Bridge Edit]. Lauren Aquilina
2015 Ocean (Original Mix). Lauren Aquilina
2015 Ocean (Arty Remix) [Xtian Gotta Have Edit]. Lauren Aquilina, Arty
2011 Finally (East & Young Remix). Kings of Tomorrow
2018 Finally (Avicii’s Sunshine Bootleg) [Qtπ H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. Kings of Tomorrow, Aviici
2020 Maybe (Nora En Pure Extended Vocal Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Sir Felix, Hero Baldwin
2020 Ashes in the Wind (Original Mix) [Xtian I am Edit]. Sebastien Leger
2020 Saltwater (AVIRA Extended Remix) [Qtπ DJ Edit]. Chicane, Moya Brennan, AVIRA
2020 Saltwater (Kevin de Vries Remix) [Qtπ DJ Edit]. Chicane, Moya Brennan, Kevin de Vries
2020 Outburst (Extended Mix). ARTY, Stellz
2019 Nana (Jerome IsmaAe Remix). Orkidea
2015 Insomnia 2.0 (Avicii Extended Remix) [Xtian Roland Edit]. Faithless, Avicii
2019 Alice’s Door (DRYM Extended Mix) [Xtian Roland Edit]. Sleepthief, Zoe Johnston
2012 Love Is Not Enough (Extended Mix). Above & Beyond ft. Zoé Johnston
2011 Everytime You Need Me 2011 (Original Mix). Fragma
2010 Fantasy (Tritonal Air Up There Intro Mix vs. Morgan Page Remix). Nadia Ali , Tritonal, Morgan Page
2010 Fantasy (EDX Remix) [Qtπ DJ Edit]. Nadia Ali, EDX
A bientôt HIAJ/Xtian
4/25/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
2020 Apr COVID Progression 1.0
2020 Apr COVID Progression One From Chilled Progressive House to Progressive Trance. Let’s hope the COVID Progression series will not require too many episodes. Mostly 2020 tunes. I am just getting back into it. Will upload something more worked next week. Stay home, stay safe and be grateful to all the medical professionals out there. They are the real front line. So help them and follow the guidelines. Playlist:
2020 Feel It (Extended Mix) [QTp COVID Edit]. BLR
2015 One Night Lover (Nora en Pure Remix). Paul Harris, Dragonette
2019 Tokyo (Extended Mix). 3LAU, XIRA
2020 Believer (VIP Extended Mix). Disco Fries, Giiants
2020 Diamonds (Extended Mix) [QTp H.O.U.S.E. Edit]. Cornelius SA
2019 Reasons to Cry (Extended Mix). Denis Kenzo, Sveta B.
2015 U Got My Body (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2020 Nighttime (Original Mix). Jackarta
2020 Sometimes It’s scary but It’s Still You and Me (Extended Mix) [QTp Buddah Edit]. Leaving Laurel
2019 My Boy (Meduza Remix). Dido, R Plus
2020 Drop the Pressure (Extended Version). Mylo, Claptone
2020 All I Want (Oscar L Remix). Chus & Ceballos, Astrid Suryanto
2020 Light On (Extended Mix) [QTp Amor del Alma Edit]. Matt Fax
2020 Saltwater (Kevin de Vries Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan
2020 Take Me with You (Original Mix). The Thrillseekers, Hydra
A bientôt Xtian
4/18/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 21 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (Head Candi NYD Party) house!
2019 Dec Let there be (Head Candi NYD 2020 Vision Party) house! Wishing everyone a good year in 2020. I know I really need it! Second part of House is a Journey & HeadCandi NYD party. The Dance Session For clubbers and dancers alike, New Year’s Day Party, overlooking the Pacific Ocean Starts with a 2019 remix of Madison Avenue dance classic “Don’t Call Me Baby”. Gives away the fact that this is not a challenging set. Meant to make you feel happy and dance. Included a four-way Monster Mash, which I am not unhappy about. 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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Ninth episode runs from 125 bpm to 130 bpm. Not challenging but for one ghetto house track, which is fun and short. Playlist: 2019 Don’t Call Me Baby (Mousse T vs Super Disco Club Remix). Madison Avenue, Mousse T.2019 Funky Like That (Random Soul Vocal Mix). Dave Mayer & DJ Roland Clark2005 Strings of Life (Martijn Ten Velden Mark Knight Toolroom Mix). South Central2019 Strings of Life vs. Shine on Me (Stuart Ojelay Bootleg) [Xtian Edit]. South Central, Praise Cats, Stuart Ojelay2001 Shine on Me (Original Mix). Praise Cats, Andrea Love2015 Ride Like the Wind (Bobby Blanco Mix). Bobby Blanco, Peyton, Audiofraud2019 Feelin’ Love (Mattei & Omich Extended Remix). Soulsearcher, Mattei & Omich2018 Calling Out (Riva Starr Warehouse Remix). Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Riva Starr2015 Soul Fever (AM2PM Extended Mix). MP, Angie Brown, AM2PM2019 Music Pumping (Orignal Mix). Duo 2, Jeremy Bass, Rio Dela Duna, Soraya Vivian2016 Everytime that I Drop (Original Mix) Block & CrownPiano Occasion (Original Mix). Dennis Quin, Edwin Oosterwal2017 Boogie 2Nite (Seamus Haji Big Love Remix). Seamus Haji2009 The Pressure (Seamus Haji vs Emanuel Remix. Haji & Emanuel, Brian Chambers2016 Feel It (VIP Mix). Seamus Haji, VIP2019 Your Love Fades in Strings of Candi (Xtian’s Monster Mash) [Lock the Doors Private Edit]. Shane D, Grant Nelson, South Central, Frankie Knuckles, Candi Staton, Xtian, House is a Journey2014 Your Love (Your Love (Director's Cut Signature Mix vs. Shapeshifters Remix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, Jamie Principle, The Shapeshifters2010 Rapture (Avicii New Generation Extended Mix). Nadia Ali, Avicii Highlights: Stuart’s Olejay ‘s mashup bootleg of “Strings of Life vs. Shine on Me”. Brilliant! My four-way Monster Mashup “Your Love Fades in Strings of Candi” combining “Fade” from Solu, “Your Love” from Frankie Knuckles, “Strings of Life” of South Central and “You’ve Got the Love” from Candi Staton. Have to thank and credit Sahne D and Grant Nelson from whom I got the base. The will be a tenth episode of HeadCandi (Deeper) but not sure when I will upload. A bientôt. Xtian
1/1/2020 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 54 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (Stereo Sushi NYE Part 1) house!
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 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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Eighth episode runs from 124 bpm to 125 but stays smooth. Playlist: 2018 Big Love (David Penn Extended Remix). Pete Heller's Big Love, David Penn2019 Empty Streets (Jack Trades Extended Remix). Late Night Alumni2019 Tell Me (Extended Mix). Sam Dexter2019 You Change My World (FAM Disco Remix). Jamie Lewis, Marc Evans, FAM Disco2019 Who Dares To Believe In Me (Extended Mix). Marco Lys, Plaster Hands2019 Chocolate (Mattei & Omich Remix). Moon Rocket, Re-Tide, Mattei & Omich2019 Never Give Up (Soulbridge Dream Remix). Steven Stone, Marc Evans, Soulbridge2019 Move Your Body (Extended Mix). Marshall Jefferson, Solardo2019 Move On (Vocal Mix). BKT, Xavier2019 Gotta Keep Pushin’ (Grant Nelson Remix). Z Factor, Grant Nelson2019 The Comeback (RC Slam Bass MIx). Roland Clark2019 When House Was Young (Cubanix Remix). Roland Clark, Cubanix2017 Funky Like That (Jask’s Old School Vibe Mix). Dave Mayer & DJ Roland Clark Highlights: “Big Love” because it is and has always been a foundation track. “You Change My World” from Marc Evans because it will be one of the last track I shared with my previous life. “The Comeback” and “When House Was Young”, because Roland is a House legend who started the whole PA movement. A bientôt. Xtian
12/25/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (club cuts) house!
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 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. Seventh episode runs from 124 bpm to 125 and will get you on your feet. Playlist: 2019 Feelin’ Love (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Soulsearcher, Dr Packer2019 Let's Talk About (Passion Vocal Mix). Passionardor, Natalie Corbett2018 Gotta Have House (Original Mix). Johan S, DJ Spen2019 R U Sleeping (Grant's Vocal Mix). Indo, Grant Nelson2019 How I Feel (Extended Mix). Martin Ikin, Hayley May2019 Our House (Original Mix). Toni Toolz2019 Make You Move (Original Mix). Low Steppa, Lady Alma2019 Music Pumping (Incognet Remix). Duo 2, Jeremy Bass, Rio Dela Duna, Soraya Vivian, Incognet2019 Keep on Jumping (PEZNT Remix). Todd Terry, Jocelyn Brown, Martha Wash, PEZNT2018 The Way You Hold Me (Original Mix). Andy Lakey2019 For Your Love (Original Mix). Mark Funk, Makito2019 RAW (Original Mix). KiNK2019 Everywhere is House (Extended Mix). Kurd Maverick, Roland Clark2019 The Beat Goes On (The Cube Guys Extended Mix). Bob Sinclar, The Cube Guys Highlights: “Feelin’ Love” Dr Packer giving the anthem a slight disco bent. “R U Sleeping” from the Admiral Nelson, because he is bringing UK Garage back, because he is the best DJ to date if have ever seen on decks and because it is a catchy tune. “Music Pumping”, from Duo 2 (?) and Incognet an ideal peak or wake up tune from all DJs around. A bientôt. Xtian
12/25/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 10 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (twisted disco) house!
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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Sixth episode runs from 123 bpm to 124 and will get you on your feet. Playlist: 2018 Do You Remember House (Original Mix). Re-Tide2019 Deep Inside (Original Mix). Sinner & James2019 Calling Out (David Penn Extended Remix). Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, David Penn2019 Hit It Off (Mighty Mouse Extended Remix). Qwestlife, Mighty Mouse2019 In My Arms (Qubiko Extended Remix). Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic, Nikki Ambers, Qubiko2019 Calling All Jackers (Junior Sanchez Remix). DJ Freestyle, Junior Sanchez2019 HYPNOTIZED (Sandy Rivera & Juay Kennedy Original Mix). Sandy Rivera, Juay Kennedy, Heleina Zara2019 Let’s Get Busy 2019 (Grant Nelson Club Mix). Clubland, Grant Nelson2019 To the Sky (Roog & David ´Penn 2k19 Rework). Hardsoul, Candy Dulfer, Roog, David Penn2019 Don't Stop (Original Mix). Ashley Benjamin2017 I Miss You (Full Intention Remix). Full Intention2018 Give You (ROOG Remix). Djaimin, Crystal Re-Clear, Roog2018 My Love Can Take You Higher (David Penn Edit). Roog, Georgio Schultz, Mary Griffin, David Penn2019 You Can Make It (Alaia & Gallo Extended Remix). Shawn Christopher, Alaia & Gallo2018 Work That (Kenny, Angelo & Richard's Uncut Mix). Kenny Summit, Angelo Ferreri, Richard Earnshaw, Loves Last Episode Highlights: “Calling Out” from Sophie Lloyd perfection as far as current soulful house is concerned. “Hit It Off” from Qwestlife, for the beats and the build from the drop. House for peak/rush time! “My Love Can Take You Higher”, possibly the best soulful track of the year, tribal and soulful from Shawn Christopher. “Work That” for the description of a gay warehouse party with Larry Heard on the decks and sound system. Priceless! A bientôt. Xtian
12/25/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 6 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (beach boys) house!
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 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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Fifth episode runs from 122 bpm to 123, very easy listening. Playlist: 2019 Un Amore da Favola (Original Mix). Steven Stone, Little D2019 CYA (Original Mix). Somethin' Sanctified2019 Your Life (Dub Nuance Mix). Diego Auguanno2019 Get Down with It (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Larry A, Jamie Aditya, Richard Earnshaw2013 So Far (Micky More & Andy Tee Remix). Miguel Migs, Aya, Micky More, Andy Tee2018 Keep Moving On (Club Mix). Michael Gray, Kimberley Brown, Shirley Marie Graham2019 Time After Time (Extended Mix). Babert2019 Breathtakingly (Tom Chubb Remix vs. Extended Mix). U-Ness & JedSet, Tom Chubb2019 Melodie (Disco Town Remix). Mousse T., Cleah, Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket2019 Get to Me Once (Original Mix). Matt Early, Ray Hurley, Abi Flynn2019 Are You Ready for Love? (Extended Mix). Twism, Wavy Dot., Marc Evans2019 Love Is (Coming My Way) (Extended Club Mix). Newman (UK), Marc Evans, Dave Anthony, Lisa Millett2019 Happy Days (Original Mix). Sweetpower2019 All the Wiser (Mirko & Meex Remix). Husky, Mirko & Meex2019 On My Mind (Original Mix). Algrthm Highlights: “Breathtakingly” Beach house perfection and to give a shout out to U-Ness & JedSet true house talent. Youness is a FB friend and he keeps me smiling with his posts. A god sent. The two jams with Marc Evans “Are You Ready for Love?” & “Love Is (Coming My Way)”. Marc Evans the absolute best male vocalist in the soulful house genre and the ultimate songwriter. Respect! A bientôt. Xtian
12/24/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 18 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (sexy) house!
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 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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Fourth episode runs from 122 bpm to 123, heavier on the bass and sexier on the beats. Playlist: 2016 Lock the Doors (Midnight City Remix). Marshall Jefferson, Midnight City2018 Make Me Feel (Original Mix). J Paul Getto2019 Sweet Time (Yuksek Remix). Kraak & Smaak, Izo FitzRoy2019 Papa’s Stoned (Original Mix). Ian Ossia2018 (It Happens) Sometimes (David Penn Extended Remix). Jack Back, David Penn2019 My Reason (Original Mix). Yass, DJ Rae2018 Fall to Raise Up (Meme Mix). DJ Meme, Jay Sebag2019 Express Yourself (Original Mix). Mark Lower2019 Boogie 2nite (Glitter Box Extended Mix). Seamus Haji2019 Turn Up (Original Club Mix). Sartini, Jonk & Spook, Mr. V2019 Nasty Girl (David Penn Remix). Henry Hacking, Inaya Day, David Penn2019 It's Only You Remix (Sandy Rivera's Remix). Kings of Tomorrow, April Morgan, Sandy Rivera2019 Soul Cool (Original Mix). Crazibiza2016 Everybody Is A DJ (Original Mix). Deejay MiMMo, Mr. V2015 My House (Greco NYC Remix). Low Steppa, Mr. V, Greco (NYC) Highlights: Love “Lock the Doors” for both the sexy under-beats and the historical recall. Furthermore, there is always a moment when the DJ “wants to get off”. The beats of J Paul Getto “Make Me Feel” are as sexy as beats can be. As for “Turn Up” with Mr. V, I have featured both Mr. V and this track a lot recently.. Whats can I say, love Mr. V and this is REAL HOUSE! A bientôt. Xtian
12/22/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 3 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (Served Chilled) house!
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 “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 with its unique flavour. No particular order but for the fact that we will go up tempo throughout the uploads. Third episode runs from 121 bpm to 122, nothing dramatic, just a slow, smooth vibe. Playlist: 2019 Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby (Original Mix). Eric Faria, Barry White2019 Recharge (Original Mix). Eric Faria, Jorge Faria, Rebecca Burgin2019 Running Out (Live Mix). DISCO TOWN, Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket, LauMii2019 Stronger (Soulmagic Dub Mix). Cool Million, D-Train, Soulmagic2019 Natural High (Richard Earnshaw Club Revision). Richard Earnshaw, Steve Taylor, Rose Windross2018 Don't Do It (Original Mix). Moon Rocket2019 Got 2 Be Loved (Extended Mix). Soul Reductions2016 Need Me (Brian Tappert Re-Work). Used Disco, Brian Tappert2018 Inside Out (DJ Meme 2018 Re-Touch). Belezamusica, DJ Meme2018 Melodie (The Shapeshifters Remix. Mousse T., Cleah, The Shapeshifters2019 Bomb the Bass (Extended Mix). Joey Chicago2019 Electrico Romantico (Bob Sinclar & Rayven & Valexx Extended Disco Mix). Bob Sinclar, Robbie Williams, Rayven & Valexx2019 I’m Giving All My Love (DJ Spen Reelsoul Str8 Rockin Remix). John Morales, Natasha Watts, DJ Spen, Reelsoul2019 Feels So Right (Original Mix). Jorn Johansen2019 Just Be (Original Mix). Distant People, Richelle Hicks Highlights: The 2 Eric Faria’s soulful gems, “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby” very cool take on the Barry White classic and “Recharge”. “Don’t Do It” by Moon Rocket “Melodie” a collaboration between Mousse T. and the Shapeshifters.“I’m Giving All My Love” Spen, Morales, Reesoul and Watts on the vocal. House royalty again. A bientôt. Xtian
12/20/2019 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 52 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (groove) house!
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 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. Second episode runs from 120 bpm to 121, yet reaches disco club land. Had forgotten how easy it is to mix well-produced house! All sets are live and straight out of the mixer. Playlist: 2019 You Give Me Love (Original Mix). Artwork, Unqle Chriz2019 Bad Behaviour. Eric Faria, Mr.Kris, Rebecca Burgin2019 I’m Giving All My Love (Dr Packer Remix). John Morales, Natasha Watts, Dr Packer2019 Grand Piano (Extended Mix). Markus Gardeweg, Tom Shark2018 When Love Breaks Down (Dr Packer Extended Remix). The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks, Dr Packer2019 Deep in My Soul (Original Mix). Re-Tide, Karin2019 Heaven (Mousse T’s E-Funk Extended Mix). The Vision, Mousse T.2019 Hooked on Bad Habits (Mousse T’s Extended Edit). Selace, ATFC, Mousse T.2012 Call My Name (DJ Meme Disco Deep Mix). Viola Sykes2019 Everything She Wants (Dr Packer Remix). Kelvin Sylvester, Lee Wilson, Dr Packer2019 Wackass (House of Prayers Remix). Crazibiza2019 Don’t Leave Me This Way (Kevin McKay Extended Mix). Start the Party, Kevin McKay2019 Remember the Rain (Original Mix). Moon Rocket Highlights: “You Give Me Love”, pure soulful chilled sugar. “Grand Piano”, Frankie Knuckles sound from German DJ/Producer Markus Gardeweg. https://www.facebook.com/MarkusGardewegOfficial/ “When Love Breaks Down” from The Shapeshifters & Dr Packer. House royalty in one track. “Hooked on Bad Habits” very clever mashup of Hooked on my loving and Bad Habit.. Mousse T on the buns. A bientôt Xtian
12/18/2019 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 47 seconds
2019 Dec Let there be (beach) House!
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 progressive trance vibe and needed some happy house! Had forgotten how easy it is to mix well-produced house! All sets are live and straight out of the mixer. Playlist: 2018 Sensation (Original Mix). Moe Turk2019 Feeling You (Extended Mix). Mike D' Jais2019 Shape (Original Mix). Magnifik, Cam Nacson2018 Give You Up (Summer Vibe Mix). RunSQ feat. Emma Brammer2019 Let’s Stay Home (A Director-s Cut Classic Club Mix Remastered). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, Eric Kupper, Inaya Day2019 Joy into Your Life (Original Mix). Joey Chicago2017 When Love Breaks Down (Original Mix). The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks2019 Hit It Off (Late Nite Tuff Guy Liberated Woman vs. Extended Remix). Qwestlife, Teni Tinks, Late Nite Tuff Guy2019 M.I.O. (Original Mix). Moon Rocket2019 Fascinated by You (Original Mix). Moon Rocket2019 Vertigo (Yuksek Remix). JKriv, Adeline, Yuksek2018 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (Hot Toddy Remix). Seamus Haji, Hot Toddy2019 Lovers + Strangers (Mousse T Extended Remix). Starley, Mousse T2019 Deep Feeling (Extended Mix) [Xtian Next Level Edit]. Foo Funkers, Raul Osvaldini Highlights: “Let’s Stay Home” last remastered track credited to Frankie Knuckles. “When Love Breaks Down” great soulful track from the Shapeshifters. “Hit It Off” from Qwestlife “Deep Feeling” from Foo Funkers. A lot more coming A bientôt. Xtian
12/16/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 12 seconds
2019 Dec Nocturnal Series “Down the Rabbit Hole”
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). Oliver Koletzki, Township Rebellion
2019 Another Life (Made in Paris Remix). Rüfüs Du Sol
2019 Versa (Magic Island Deep Extended Mix). Adam Stark
2019 Samsahra (Höhnflug Remix). Freya [CH]
2019 Inception (Extended Mix). Eddie Murray, Veronica Moran
2019 No One Home (Stylo Kintar Remix). Ana Criado
2018 No Time for Hulk (Camelphat Re-Fix, Erik Hagleton 2018 Vocal Edit). DJ Wady, Patrick M.
2019 Bird Feeder (Extended Mix) [Xtian Fly Away Mash]. Tinlicker
2019 Rabbit Hole (Extended Mix). CamelPhat, Jem Cooke
2019 Solace (Lastlings Remix). Rüfüs Du Sol
2011 Never Let Me Down Again (Eric Prydz Remix). Depeche Mode
Highlights: “Never Let Me Down Again” from Depeche Mode. They started it and are still relevant. “Stole the Night” from Howling. Haunting, driving tune with pure production courtesy of Oliver Koletzki. Perfect example of the crossover between Indie and Progressive house. Howling (a semi local Australian band) doesn't make your run of the mill music. They make music that is full of emotion, richness, melody and a unique pop sound. Howling is composed of Innervisions core artist and one half of Âme, Frank Wiedemann, and RY X of The Acid. As for Oliver Koletzki, he seems to pop up frequently on my radar. Born in Braunschweig, he is a German dance/house music producer and DJ. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany. “Artic Voices” further down in the set also shows his immense talent.https://howlinghowling.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3WTWOrIS77vY3hkCFqTyIw?si=qwlSEOUVSE6Qyg2XCu9j0Ahttps://www.facebook.com/howlinghowling/https://www.facebook.com/OliverKoletzki/ “Homebound” from Nora En Pure (love what she does). Might have butchered it with my KOT dub. Still, great keys from Nora. “Out of Time” from Sasha… Because it is a great techno/progressive track and because Sasha is with Paul Oakenfold and Tiestö one of the 3 real superstar DJs. Rüfüs du SOL “Another Life” and “Solace”. What a talented song writer coupled with an interesting voice! No wonder all the great remixers are working his tunes. Rüfüs Du Sol, styled as RÜFÜS DU SOL is an Australian alternative dance group from Sydney, that consists of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt. With Eli & Fur, Nora En Pure and Rae, my favourite “new” songwriter. https://www.rufusdusol.com/?frontpage=truehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5Pb27ujIyYb33zBqVysBkj?si=EOQlUDhoQNCmI4dvRhwv0Qhttps://www.facebook.com/rufusdusol/ “No One Home” from Ana Criado. Ana Criado is a frequent vocalist on a ton of trance tracks. What I did not know is that she is also a great songwriter. BIG TRACK!https://www.facebook.com/AnaCriadoMusic/https://www.beatport.com/artist/ana-criado/140691https://open.spotify.com/artist/74wwiRVGGmTpYiU2l1olVU?si=qrG-v1yUQh6sLi5qdrFpIg I should really credit the CamelPhat tunes and the the No Time for Hulk tech number. But running out of time. Lots of good tracks in this uploads. I have exhausted the backlog of Progressive and Trance. I feel like listening to lighter and happier tracks and reconnect with Soulful and Deep House. That’s where I will be for the next few uploads of 2019. A bientôt. Xtian
12/9/2019 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 44 seconds
2019 Dec In the Dead of Night
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 Fuse (Eelke Kleijn Extended Remix). Shelter Point
2018 Samsahra (Extended Mix). Freya [CH]
2012 From Russia with Love (Ambient Mix). Matt Darey
Highlights: “Gravity” from Sharam Jey. Ascending keys, impeccable production, haunting atmosphere all things to expected by the master Sharam Jey. Iranian DJ and producer who lives in Germany. https://www.discogs.com/artist/8982-Sharam-Jeyhttp://www.sharamjey.com “Particles” from HRRSN and Pølaroit. Chilled Progressive, somewhat sad but truly lovely tune. HRRSN, young germen producer, very talented. https://www.facebook.com/hrrsnofficial/ A bientôt Xtian
12/7/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 20 seconds
2019 Nov TranceMission "The Final Cut Pt.2" (Life Happens)
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 (Original Mix). Chris Bekker, Tricia McTeague
2017 Yamana (Extended Mix). Joonas Hahmo, K-System
2019 Immerse (Extended Mix). The Thrillseekers, Factor B
2019 The Longest Road to The Ground (Extended Mix). Morgan Page, Lissie, Matt Fax
2017 The Story of Your Heart (Extended Mix). 4 Strings, Katty Heath
2017 Spectrum (Original Mix). Jeremy Vancaulart
2019 Scary Jerry (Original Mix). Jeremy Vancaulart
2008 Your Loving Arms (Club Mix). Karen Overton
2018 Trippin' (Extended Mix). Alaia & Gallo, Dames Brown
2019 Here We Go Again (Original Mix). Alex Greenhouse, Julia Cage, SULTVN
2019 There for You (Terrace Dub vs Extended Mix). MK, Gorgon City
2019 Something Somewhere (Extended Mix). Jeremy Vancaulart, Natalie Major
2010 Back & Forth (Eric Chase Remix) [Xtian House Edit]. Fedde Le Grand, Mr. V, Eric Chase
2018 Memories (Extended Mix) [Xtian Univinted Mash]. Higher State Of Trance
2015 Life Happens (Original Mix). Denise Rivera, Ramon Vincent
2019 Make It Home Tonight (BE Remix) [Xtian Love Edit]. Kyau & Albert, Jeza Larsson
2012 Going Deep (Moogmonkey Remix vs Original vs. VillaNaranjos Remix) [Xtian’s Stash Edit]. Chicane
2018 Pjanoo (2018 Remix). The Allstars
2019 We Are The Universe (Extended Mix) [Xtian Universal Edit]. Ilan Bluestone, EL Waves
2015 Insomnia 2.0 (Avicii Extended Remix) [Xtian Final Edit]. Faithless, Avicii
Highlights: I have always loved Dido, therefore highlighting “Those Were the Days” As to the last track “Insomnia”, there because I love Faithless, as a memento for Avicii and because it embodies the crossover between House & Trance. I let you discover the rest. Take your time as it is a long set, but there are some real gems in there. Find them! Xtian
11/8/2019 • 2 hours, 13 minutes
2019 Oct TranceMission “The Final Cut Pt.1” (Let Go)
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 if ones wishes not to repeat every time the same classics. Anthems as they may be, they also need a rest!Anyhow, here we are, possibly the last chapters of the Trance Mission. It is a very post-produced set. There was hardly anything live about it! I do hope you will enjoy it and Spotify the new tracks or, here is a novel idea, actually BUY THEM! One warning. I get a lot of comments, both positive and negative on the accapellas add-ins. Well, it is my quirk and my creative signature, for better or worse. Playlist :
2010 Sax (Yasmin Le Bon vs. Simon Steur Remix) [Xtian Soul of a DJ Edit]. Ercola, Heikki L, Roland Clark
2018 Moonlight (Arron D Remix) [Xtian Difference Made Edit]. Alex Greenhouse, Arron D, Mr. V.
2018 Spectrum (Say My Name) (Taito Tikaro and Flavio Zarza Remix) [Xtian Lil’Diff Edit]. Florence + The Machine, Roubs
2017 Let Go (Extended Mix). Holly Drummond, Jeremy Vancaulart
2016 London Sunrise (Original Mix). Chris Bekker, Farius
2017 Just to Hear (Extended Mix). Denis Kenzo, Sveta B.
2016 Sunshine Blue (Original Mix) [Xtian Liberate Edit]. Denis Kenzo, Sveta B.
2014 All the Little Things (Original Mix). The Thrillseekers, Sam Mitcham
2010 Nana (Jerome IsmaAe Remix) [Xtian Can’t F@ck Edit]. Orkidea
2008 Nothing Remains the Same (Ercola Remix) [Xtian Mindfulness Edit]. San, Roubs
2008 Angel On My Shoulder (EDX’s Belo Horizonte At Night Remix) [Xtian Difference Made Edit]. Kaskade, Tamra Keenan
2008 Under the Stars (Original Mix) [Xtian Difference Anyway Edit]. TyDi, Mr V., Candi Staton
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal) [Xtian SpeedUp Edit]. Candi Staton
2010 Waves of Change (Kaskade Extended Remix). Samantha James
2015 Hold That Sucker Down (Jerome Isma-Ae’s 10 Year Anniversary Mix) [Xtian Epic House Edit]. Jerome Isma-Ae, Roland Clark
Highlights: I will only mention the new tunes.“Sax” from Ercola. Sax, Trance and House… Nice trio if you ask me. Thought it would be a good track to open the set. Mashed up 2 different remixes to have a slow soulful break in the middle. Veikka Erkola is a Finnish producer, songwriter and engineer.https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MocD7vMCHqPu8KV33lSLa?si=6bSQdMstRb6LFiy2BLSAlA“Moonlight” from Alex Greenhouse. Aleksandr Pletnev, a multi-genre musician from Samarkand, Uzbekistan. A slow driving progressive trance track, to bridge the set into Trance. Seems my edit has hit some buttons as I have had request for the edit file. I love what I did with the track, very much in my zone.https://soundcloud.com/alexgreenhousehttps://www.beatport.com/artist/alex-greenhouse/313854The Florence +The Machines anthem “Spectrum (Say My Name)”. A new remix, with grit and chops, which starts the journey into high bpm Trance. Could not find much on the two remixers: Taito Tikaro and Flavio Zarza.https://open.spotify.com/artist/0gmu6abI9nakvXsGO1fnou?si=1mFS-qVyRH2xHlOwoowtnw“Let Go” with Holly Drummond on vocals and Jeremy Vancaulart. Classic Trance track, with the drop and builds and all the trimmings of the genre. I would get off with this track, if heard full blast. And the little piano bridge is delightful.Holly Drummond is a Scottish singer and songwriter. Her voice is poised, warm and never pushed out of range. Jeremy Vancaulart, Canadian from Toronto, producing Trance music that is deep, complex, expressive and impactful.https://monstercat.fandom.com/wiki/Holly_Drummondhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/24O8Ftz6AqboC3Uawbiw4r?si=R9LL0X83Rz-2otnJdvDP0Qhttps://www.beatport.com/artist/jeremy-vancaulart/288987https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ImELkd8OgfpnIKfvCSmX8?si=6JVeiO9NQkydcN-ebi0KXw“Just to Hear” and “Sunshine Blue” Denis Kenzo, Sveta B. Two lovely little trance/progressive sugary tracks. For some it might be too commercial and sugary…but I like my Trance with melodic moments and Sveta B. voice is heavenly. For me, the tunes would be fitting for those moments, where the wave is overpowering and one needs a “rest”. Could see myself, just hardly dancing but with a massive grin on my face.Born in Khabarovsk, Russia, Denis Kenzo (Denis Pisarev) is a DJ and music producer, who is well known in the trance music scene. He was a former member of musical duo Two&One. Some of his compositions are recorded with the participation of his wife Svetlana Pisareva (Sveta B.) His label has been picked up by Armada.https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wvd4ChcVYMYVj393AWF5G?si=BSSpAr9ITT-4DkXK47mdsQhttps://www.facebook.com/svetabofficial/https://soundcloud.com/denis-kenzohttps://open.spotify.com/artist/66hvouo3QBf31PuetihmSQ?si=9L98Vl6CTfyOmm7rEQ9kcwhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Kenzo“All the Little Things” from the Thrillseekers. Full on 135 bpm Trance, with the trance vocal, the drop, the build… Classic! The Thrillseekers need no introduction. But if you do not like this track. You just do not like Trance.. which is OK but your loss J.Steve Helstrip, known by the stage name The Thrillseekers, is an English DJ and record producer. His debut single was "Synaesthesia", released in 1999… Yes, THAT Trance classic!https://www.thethrillseekers.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/thrillseekersofficial/“Nana” from Orkidea courtesy for Jerome Isma-Ae. THE TRACK OF THE SET! Tribal, Psy-Trance and House. A good Trance needs ONE massive track, which sets ravers off, the “rush” track and “Nana” is such a tune. The track, which will define Final Cut Pt.1.Tapio Hakanen, better known by his stage name DJ Orkidea (predominantly shortened to Orkidea), is a Finnish electronic music artist. DJ Orkidea has been one of Scandinavia’s top DJs for over 10 years. DJ Orkidea was employed as a sound design manager at Nokia Corporation. Not introducing German Producer Jerome Isma-Ae, as he is a regular here.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orkideahttp://djorkidea.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3OOGJRs38Dvkuyh9bqIvXk?si=q_9IeGVWSQeY3JpL8fAlvQhttp://www.jeromeisma-ae.com“Under the Stars” from Tydi. I need to bring it down and it is a nice bridge track. Mashed it up with “Hallelujah Anyway” Candi Staton soulful house anthem. Actually, not unhappy with my effort but then… I “had” to mix it with a sped up version of the classic and pure Trance goers might disapprove and I am not totally sold on this track in the middle of a Trance set. This being said was quite proud of myself with the mashup, hence the Larse remix drop.“Angel on My Shoulder” and “Waves of Change” two of my progressive trance faves and there had to be a couple!“Hold That Sucker Down”, from the aforementioned Jerome Isma-Ae. Pure Trance/Prog big pad anthem, edited and as far as I am concerned, the perfect track to both close the set, bring you up, give you the tingles and goose bumps and define what Trouse is for me. Trance indeed.. but with soul! I will be back soon with TranceMission Pt.2Hope you enjoy it. A bientôt. Xtian
10/29/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 46 seconds
2019 Oct TranceFusion (Empty Streets)
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-edited classics and enough new tunes, I can comfortably go back to the Trance, mix new and old and proudly keep the flame lit.Set started to overrun the 80 minutes format and I will post a follow-up pure Trance Mission episode in the next few weeks.It will mark the end of Progressive House and Trance for a little while! Most probably will go deep or soulful. In the meantime get some glow sticks, get sorted, put the proper gear on and embark! Playlist:
2019 Empty Streets (Lumisade Extended Balearic Mix) [Xtian Space Disco Edit]. Late Night Alumni
2015 Peace of Mind (Thomas Schwartz Fausto Fanizza Remix). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston
2019 Patience (Mees Salome Remix). Seth Schwarz, Die Ruhe
2016 La Guitarra (Original Mix) [Xtian Ones You Love Edit]. Katrin Souza
2016 Heart Call (Original Mix) [Xtian DJ Soul Edit]. Jennifer Rene, Solid Stone
2015 The Bridge feat (Chicane Rework) [Xtian Beginning Edit]. Jody Wisternoff, Sian Evans
2015 London (Max Freegrant Remix). Las Salinas
2018 Breathe (Eric Prydz Remix). CamelPhat, Jem Cooke, Cristoph
2015 Only in a Dream (Chris Bekker Remix). Paul van Dyk, Jessus, Adham Ashraf, Tricia McTeague
2010 Searching for a Memory (Sundriver Vocal Mix). Mango, Aeron Aether, Civil Servants
2014 More (Extended Mix) [Xtian Source Edit]. Tess, Ad Brown
2019 Empty Streets (Lumisade Balearic vs. ALPHA 9 Extended Remix). Late Night Alumni
2017 Montage (Mistika Extended Signature Mix) [Xtian Space Disco Edit]. Late Night Alumni
Highlights:Two new remixes of Late Night Alumni’s classic “Empty Steets”. “Patience” from Mees Salomé and from CamelPhat “Breathe”. A bientôt Xtian
10/14/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 15 seconds
2019 Oct 浦东 Pudong Progressions
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 (Filipe Narciso's Late Night Remix). Mr. V, Filipe Narciso
2019 Piano Dance (Original Mix). Huxley, Mr V
2019 Patience (Mees Salomé Remix). Seth Schwarz, Die Ruhe
2018 Maybe (Original Mix). Mees Salomé
2019 Take Me Higher (Studioheist Remix). Matt Prehn, Griffin, Studioheist
2019 Anthracite (Extended Mix). Lane 8, Tinlicker
2019 Definition (Ilhan Gumus Remix). Mr. V, Ilhan Gumus
2019 Trans (Original Mix). Lily Pita
Highlights: I could really list every track in the set. But let’s try to focus on a few. “Coming Back” from Eli & Fur, it seems every recent upload contains an Eli & Fur tune. British female duo, currently at the very top of Progressive production and song writing.https://www.eliandfur.com “Chemicals” from Yotto and “Little Devious” from Dirty South, two gems of productions at the confines of house and trance. “Shake the Tree” from Simon Field. From Denmark , 40M streams from Spotify. A producer/DJ to look out for. Did the score from Passengers.https://soundcloud.com/simonfieldofficialhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2S0tj8IQ2ytFKa5HdCni57 I am often asked about my fixation on Mr V…. Listen to the H.O.U.S.E. remix included in the set. Released in 2012 (!) and you will hear how unique and advanced his production is. Furthermore, he would be one of the few African American accepting of all the genres in house music. Total respect. “H.O.U.S.E”., “Definition” and “Piano Dance” to showcase the breadth of his talent.https://open.spotify.com/artist/659qXyHaiMTKxFjBMMDpo8 “Patience” and “Maybe” featuring Mees Salomé. Massive new talent from the Netherlands. Best to describe what he does as perfectly produced melodic progressive trance. https://www.beatport.com/artist/mees-salom/606927https://soundcloud.com/mees-salomehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3vcY5vaGqSQF6UA9N2iC4L?si=IuNg7fJdQ1SvdGWu5YudLg Trans by female producer/dj Lily Pita. Just the perfect balance of Trance and Progressive. From Indonesia supported by no less than legend John Digweed. Worth putting your headphones on for this one.. https://www.beatport.com/artist/lily-pita/571402https://soundcloud.com/djlilypitahttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1GH9FBOXIZoUW6RvFWTdcM?si=Zhx-61VxRAGamEqoBe-Y8w A bientôt from Puxi side Xtian
10/10/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 14 seconds
2019 Oct 浦西 Puxi Progressions (RE-UPLOAD)
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 Olson
2015 I Had This Thing (Original Mix). Royksopp
2019 The Moon (Soul Button Remix). Nick Devon, Soul Button
2018 Elephant Shunned (Solee Extended Remix). Jan Blomqvist
2019 The One You Left Behind (SØNIN Extended Mix). Yotto, Vök, SØNIN
2019 When the Sun Goes Down (Original Mix). Richard Grey, Colla
2019 Pacific State (Club Mix). Jonathan Ulysses, Peter Brown, House of Virus
2019 Trippin' (Extended Mix). Alaia & Gallo, Dames Brown
2019 Hallelujah (Joshwa Remix). David Penn, Kevin McKay, Joshwa (UK)
2018 Give You (Igor Blaska Remix). Djaimin, Crystal Re-Clear, Igor Blaska
2019 Move on Down (Jeremy Bass Remix). Ricky Montana, Paolo DB, Jeremy Bass
2019 I Feel for You (Extended Remix 2019). Bob Sinclar
2019 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Michael Gray Remix). Sylvester, Michael Gray
2018 Skies The Limit (AM2PM Remix). Stephen Nicholls, AM2PM
Highlights: “Drift Away” good, solid current progressive house from Mika Olson, a European Deep & Progressive House producer and DJ based in Vietnam.https://soundcloud.com/mika-olson-tracks “I Had This Things” from Royksopp, one of my favourite post Y2K track. Melodic, great male vocalist, perfect production, great lyrics. Top track. Röyksopp are a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, Troms, formed in 1998. The duo consists of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland.https://soundcloud.com/royksopphttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5nPOO9iTcrs9k6yFffPxjH “Elephant Shunned” from Jan Blomqvist. Could repeat the same comment from above and a massive late 2018 release in the dark progressive realm. Big new talent! Based in Berlin.https://soundcloud.com/janblomqvisthttps://www.facebook.com/blomqvist.music The One You Left Behind” from Yotto with Vök on (magnificient locals). Progressive, Balearic, Ambient perfection! One of the most talked about release of 2019 in Progressive House. This is a treat and a pearl! Chicane like.. Yotto, is a Finnish DJ, songwriter, and record producer. Currently residing in Helsinki, Finland.http://www.yottomusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5Dyfxq0ZrFjjeFBdSNxDbo “When the Sun Goes Down” from Richard Grey. Great semi progressive/trance/dance track. So good that I need to look for remix as the OM I bought is too short! For almost two decades, the legendary DJ and house music producer Richard Grey has created some of the most memorable dance tracks known to man. Originally from France, Richard played a massive part in developing the "French Touch" style in the latter half of the 1990s.https://soundcloud.com/richard-grey-173305944 “Skies The Limit”.. AM2PM, it seems that they always creep up in my sets! Shoutout!Great British duo, funky, current, fusion of dance, progressive and soulful house.. Pretty much what I love. London based AM2PM is the brainchild of DJ/ producer Matt Kye and vocalist Alec Sun Drae. Their sound is a mix of 90s classics, US Garage and Deep House. With more than 30 years of collective experience in the Club Industry, both Matt and Alec have performed in popular venues both in UK and Europe and have had successful releases in their own rights. I have seen them live.. DO NOT MISS THEM. DJing impeccable but performance was amazing!https://www.facebook.com/AM2PMmusic/?rf=106299089406072https://www.mixcloud.com/AM2PMLIVE/stream/https://open.spotify.com/artist/52c0bomuoLqXEPQ8SlSKaX A bientôt Xtian
10/9/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 22 seconds
2019 Sep Inwards
2019 Sept Inwards For all the night owls out there. Chilled melodic and mostly current progressive house. A soothing set. Very little vocals, a few challenging tunes both for you, listeners, and for me to find the correct hopefully smooth transitions. Another set, I will come back to as the vibe is sweet and soft. Playlist:
2019 Blue Planet (Extended Mix). Boxer
2017 Stories Over (Aparde Remix). Jan Blomqvist
2013 Space Trip (Ian Tosel Remix). Yves Murasca, Axel B.
2018 This Is My Time (Original Mix). Dino MFU, Mr. V
2019 Vette (Original Mix). 16BL
2018 Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix). Eli & Fur
2019 Universe (Antrim Remix). Analog Jungs
2017 De Orde Van De Nacht (Extended Mix). Eelke Kleijn
2017 Forever Wandering (Original Mix). Sam Davies
2016 Ibiza Strings (Solarstone Ambient Mix). Chicane, Solarstone
2019 Theory (Original Mix). Rousing House
2019 Blooming (Extended Mix). Pretty Pink
2018 Into the Night (Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2015 Better Without You (Seal De Green Remix). AM2PM, Seal de Green
Highlights: “Blue Planet” by Boxer for sure. Had to headline the set! Boxer is a DJ/Producer from the Midlands (UK). Boxer on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BCF7CstRXVyyH72etqztG?si=F9zoNXSnSBu8cUe2ef4Psw. Not going to write too many words on Mr V. but what he is currently doing, which is to expand his reach to progressive is showing of seminal an artist he is, not pigeonholed in one genre. Mr V. on Spotify;https://open.spotify.com/artist/42gpwkOlK8m00RBmB54sQD?si=Ala8qFXnRhOKWyGtd-3LVg Again Eli & Fur make it twice with “Night Blooming Jasmine” and “Into the Night”. Currently the most consistently prolific in the prog genre. Duo from the UK. Eli & Fur on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CkVLGKUJkIc1pmSk10QP4?si=QAXqooF6SIuLarubNBz-yg “Universe” from Analog Jungs. Perfect production very much equal to “Blue Planets” aforementioned. ANALOG JUNGS is a musical project from Córdoba, Argentina, founded by Claudio Cornejo and Gustavo Ruarte. They have a style that blends Progressive, Tech and Deep House sounds with great versatility and ideal rhythms for the dance floor.On Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/analog-jungs A bientôt. Xtian
9/27/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 10 seconds
2019 Sep 24th Fractures (It's Not Right But It's Okay)
2019 Sept 24th Fractures (It's Not Right But It's Okay) Harder set (well, harder for me..). I may lose some listeners along the way but try to stay with me, you will back in familiar territory in the second part of the set.Sexy Progressive, sexy, heavy beats NYC underground house to start with fused with with higher BPM European Prog/Trance.Truly outside of my BPM comfort zone, ranging from 128 to 138.. I rarely top 128 BPM!Much grittier, harder and more "aggresive" set than my usual fare.Introspective, some may smile but I don’t. It reflects my mood. No sugar here.. Music is my sanctuary, currently the only one. Playlist:
2018 It's Not Right, but It's Okay (Original Mix). Phunkee Beach, Andrea Giuditta, Tiarè
2019 Free Your Mind (Luca Debonaire Remix). Soulvation, Mr. V, Luca Debonaire
2019 On My Mind (Original Mix). Siege, Dan Diamond
2008 The Deejay’s an Alien (Rocco Remix). David Harness, Roland Clark, Rocco Rodamaal
2019 Breathe (Eric Prydz Remix). CamelPhat, Jem Cooke, Cristoph
2010 Back & Forth (Eric Chase Remix). Fedde Le Grand, Mr. V, Eric Chase
2016 The Rush (Richy Ahmed Remix). Infinity Ink, Mr. V, Richy Ahmed
2018 How We Do It (Original Mix). RoulnDoors & Mr. V, RoulnDoors, Mr. V
2010 I Feel Love (Avicii Forgotten Remix). Rhythm Masters, MYNC, Wynter Gordon, Avicii
2019 Revelations (Original Mix). Stan Kolev, Paul Thomas
2008 Nothing Remains The Same. (Ercola Remix). San
2019 Need to Feel Loved (Extended Mix). Cosmic Gate, Foret
2019 Crashing Over (Extended Mix). Factor B, Cat Martin
2012 It's Not Right, But It's Okay (Extended Mix). Daddy's Groove, Little Nancy
Highlights: Every track is curated if only for the titles. “Breathe” from CamelPhat would be my 2019 Trance track of the year. I found the Avicii remix by pure chance, RIP Thomas B. “Crashing Over” is a good not quite epic but solid Trance track.Do not miss "Revelations" it is as good vocal Trance you will hear this year. As for It’s Not Right but It’s Okay I will let others be the judge. A bientôt. Xtian
9/23/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 23 seconds
2019 Sep Let’s Go (New) Old Skool!
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). Djaimin, Crystal Re-Clear, Roog
2018 Watching You (BSJ Remix). Enrico BSJ Ferrari, Jo Paciello
2019 I Can Feel It (Sebb Junior Remix). JazzyFunk, Sebb Junior
2019 Stay Inside (Extended Mix). JT Donaldson, Liv.e
2019 Deeper (Extended Mix). Todd Edwards, Sinden
2005 Change (Jask Paradise Blend). Halo, Mr. V, Jask
2012 H.O.U.S.E (Bacanito & Mojazz Sweet & Sour Vocal Mix). Mr. V
2019 Music Pumping (Original Mix). Duo 2, Jeremy Bass, Rio Dela Duna, Soraya Vivian
2012 Alright (U-Ness & JedSet). Sasha Alazy, U-Ness, JedSet
Highlights: Will probably do the highlights later in the week, but for now, forgetting the 2 classic oldies from Jask and Mr V, chsck out “Running Out” and “Give You”. Will be back soon with some progressive sets, more where my current mood is. A bientôt Xtian
9/22/2019 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 58 seconds
2019 Sep Made in China
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
2019 Ride Like the Wind (Derrick Ricky Nelson’s Paradise Mix). Aaron K. Gray, Derrick Ricky Nelson
2019 Dancer (Original Mix). Mattei & Omich
2018 I Feel Love (Kevin McKay Extended Mix). Start The Party, Kevin McKay
Highlights:Though the tracks are very current remixes, a few are new takes on classics.Loving the remix of Marc Evans "You Change My World", that voice! A 2019 remix of Sylvester's anthem "Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)", layered amzing post-prod work. "House Nation" fuses rap, disco and house. Lots of swag there.Doc Packer's, "Big Love" 2019 remix.. Party song by excellence.and quite of few more. Give it a go. A bientôt Xtian
9/10/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 12 seconds
2019 Sep LDN 2 NYC RETURN
2019 Sept LDN 2 NYC RETURN Progressive and soulful house vibes in the deeper 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). Mr. V, Wolf Story
2019 Let's Talk About (Passion Vocal Mix). Passionardor, Natalie Corbett
2018 Work That (Kenny, Angelo & Richard's Uncut Mix). Kenny Summit, Angelo Ferreri, Richard Earnshaw, Loves Last Episode
2019 Changed My Life (Original Mix). Tom Bug
Highlights:Once again the Mr V tracks, “I Be Searchin”, “Turn Up” and “Dance to be Free”.I do like “Calling All Jackers” from Junior Sanchez, classic jackin’ house. A bientôt. Xtian
9/6/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 33 seconds
2019 Sep Recycled, Repurposed and Regrooved
2019 Sept Recycled, Repurposed and Regrooved(Cover art courtesy of Sylvain the FishMan)Regrooved disco and soulful House past and future classics. Start with a Bee Gees number, Robyn Williams and even a bit of Italian Soulful House for Miss L.Not going to challenge you today.. Playlist:
2019 Night Fever (Sunset Mix). JFC
2018 Melodie (Mousse T's Extended Disco Shizzle Remix). Mousse T., Cleah
2019 Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby. Eric Faria
2019 Bomb the Bass (Extended Mix). Joey Chicago
2018 Giving You the Light (Shane D Revibe). Loui & Scibi, Shane D
2019 Fall to Raise Up (Meme Mix). DJ Meme, Jay Sebag
2019 Electrico Romantico (Bob Sinclar & Rayven & Valexx Extended Disco Mix). Bob Sinclar, Robbie Williams, Rayven & Valexx
2019 So Far (Micky More & Andy Tee Remix). Miguel Migs, Aya, Micky More, Andy Tee
2019 Nasty Girl (David Penn Remix). Henry Hacking, Inaya Day, David Penn
2018 Keep Moving On (Club Mix). Michael Gray, Kimberley Brown, Shirley Marie Graham
2019 Turn Up (Original Club Mix). Samuele Sartini & Jonk & Spook ft. Mr. V, Samuele Sartini, Jonk & Spook
2019 Un Amore da Favola (Original Mix). Steven Stone, Little D
2019 Breathtakingly (Tom Chubb Remix). U-Ness & JedSet, Tom Chubb
2019 Get to Me Once (Original Mix). Matt Early, Ray Hurley, Abi Flynn
2018 Don't Know How to Stop (Micky More & Andy Tee Mix). Soulmagic, J-Sun, Micky More & Andy Tee
2019 Fire Funk Mix (Sandy Rivera & Laroye's Fire Funk Mix). Kings of Tomorrow, April Morgan, Sandy Rivera, Tom Layore
Highlights: The 2019 version of “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby” is both true to the original and uses all the tricks of 2019 productions. Very nice! Love the Robyn Williams’ & Bob Sinclar collaboration “Electrico Romantico”. RW and Justin Timberlake are by far my favourites living white male vocalists. Can’t fault Samuele Sartini’s “Turn Up” with, yet again Mr V. And stumbled on a little Italian Soulful House gems “Un Amore da Favola“. Great voice! Finally, need to mention “Breathtakingly” from U-Ness & JedSet, kings of perfectly produced Beach House. They are very talented mates A bientôt Xtian
9/2/2019 • 1 hour, 26 minutes
2019 Aug What is Nu Disco? (again..)
2019 Aug What is Nu Disco? (again..) Edited the title since i used it way back then. Appears I am still unsur eof waht Nu Disco is... First current set for 12 months with a lot of 2019 releases. In China, other sets should follow. For those enjoying the last rays of the European summer, take the set to the beach, for those who live at the bottom end, take it to the gym or a spin. With the proliferation of House genres, I ended up buying a fair bit of nu disco, which prompted me to wonder what Nu Disco really is. Disco fused with House, synthesizer-heavy production, 2020 Balearic dance music fused with Indie is what it seems to amount to. Playlist:
2019 Feeling You (Extended Mix). Mike D' Jais
2018 It's Not Right but It's Okay (DJ Rebel Remix). Mystique, DJ Rebel
2019 Shape (Original Mix). Magnifik, Cam Nacson
2018 Our Love (Original Mix). Blank & Jones with Emma Brammer
2019 Don't Stop the Music (Art of Tones Modern Disco Mix). Reel People, Angie Stone, Art of Tones
2019 Natural High (Saxtrumental). Richard Earnshaw, Steve Taylor, Rose Windross
2019 Hit It Off (Late Nite Tuff Guy Extended Liberated Woman Remix). Qwestlife, Teni Tinks, Late Nite Tuff Guy
2019 Vertigo (Yuksek Remix). JKriv, Adeline, Yuksek
2018 Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (Hot Toddy Remix). Seamus Haji, Hot Toddy
2019 Deep Feeling (Extended Mix). Foo Funkers, Raul Osvaldini
2019 Bad Behaviour (Original Mix). Eric Faria, Mr.Kris, Rebecca Burgin
2019 In Da Mix (Original Mix). Seb Skalski
2016 In Her Eyes (Purple Disco Machine Edit). Ilija Rudman, Andre Espeut, Purple Disco Machine
2018 Inside Out (DJ Meme 2018 Re-Touch). Belezamusica, DJ Meme
2019 Remember the Rain (Original Mix). Moon Rocket
2018 Don't Do It (Original Mix). Moon Rocket
Highlights: Apart from most of the tracks being current, try “It's Not Right but It's Okay” and “Hit It Off” fun tracks! As for the 2 Moon Rocket tracks ending the set, not only they are good but gives me the opportunity to highlight the immense talent of Raffaele Scoccia, aka “Moon Rocket”, a Producer/DJ classically trained composer accomplished piano and Hammond organ player based in New York City. Check him out on: http://www.moonrocketmusic.com/biography/ https://www.traxsource.com/artist/70998/moon-rocket A bientôt Xtian
8/28/2019 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 47 seconds
2019 Aug The Panda Chills..
2019 Aug The Panda chills.. Chilled progressive vibe with sprinkle of NYC underground house. Love this one. I rarely listen to my own tunes, once published, but have this one on repeat in my Chinese hotel room.. I hope you enjoy! And extremely current… Playlist:
2019 Swimming Places (Purple Disco Machine Re-Work). Julien Jabre, Purple Disco Machine
2019 Scared of Losing You (Original Mix). Nisha, AFSHeeN
2018 No Dancers (Original Mix). Cubicolor
2019 You Give Me Love (Original Mix). Artwork, Unqle Chriz
2019 Shape (Husky's BHM Mix). Magnifik, Cam Nacson, Husky
2019 Definition (Nolan Remix). Mr. V, Nolan
2012 H.O.U.S.E (Bacanito & Mojazz Soul on SOLE Vocal Mix). Mr. V, Maximiliano Dutra
2019 Recharge (Original Mix). Eric Faria, Jorge Faria, Rebecca Burgin
2019 Your Life (Dub Nuance Mix). Diego Auguanno
2019 Running from Yourself (Bruno Be Remix). Stee Downes, RADIØMATIK
2019 Gitarre Sunset (Deep Mix). Saeed Younan, Electronic Youth
2019 Time after Time (Extended Mix). Babert
2019 Breathtakingly (Extended Mix). U-Ness & JedSet
2019 Twist in my Sobriety (Extended Mix). Oliver Kurt
2019 In My Arms (Qubiko Extended Remix). Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic, Nikki Ambers, Qubiko
Highlights:All the Mr V’s tunes. Massive talent, Mr V. is House for me, to a certain extend more so than Frankie K, RIP… "Definition" is a masterpiece of sexyness, finesse. Pure perfection! But the Purple Disco reboot of an Ibiza classic, “Swimming Places” and the very clever Ferreck Dawn tune “In My Arms” equally deserve the focus as well. A bientôt! Xtian
8/27/2019 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 39 seconds
2019 Aug Come on! Roll with me on this one!
2019 Aug Come on! Roll with me on this one! Music with swag and attitude. Surrender 15 minutes of your audio-time and your body will tingle and your feet and shoulders will move to the rhythm. Sexy,Deepish, Tech House, at times jackin’ with a hint of nu-disco.One of my favourite set for a long time. I had started buying some tech House in late 2017, bored as I was with soulful beats and as always struggling mixing “real” full on Deep sets without any vocals. I started to think Tech was where some real original tunes where going.Anyhow, give this one a real go! You may surprise yourself liking it and dancing to what is no far from underground NYC house beats. Playlist:
2018 Back to You (Original Mix). Mike Vale, Angel Anx
2016 Keep It Comin' (Sante Cruze Remix). Crazibiza, Sante Cruze
2018 We Get High from the Music (Original Mix). Mark Knight, Mr. V
2018 Keep Going (JERK In The Box Remix). Rocco Careri, Arturo Macchiavelli, Ellice, JERK In The Box
2018 Belief (Misha Klein & No Hopes Remix). Ilie & Kataa, Valentin Ilie, Kataa, Misha Klein, No Hopes
2018 Dreams (Gary Tuohy Remix). 84Bit
2018 Shine Baby (Dub). Rescue
2017 A Better Place (Steven Stone Remix). Haldo, Leggo Thomas, Steven Stone
2014 Missing (DJ DS Club Rework 2014 Mix). EBTG, DJ DS
2018 Deeper (House Version).Le Visiteur, Eckoes
2018 Way Back (Original Mix). Gorge
2015 Underground Is My Home (Roter & Lewis Remix). Dennis Ferrer, Roter & Lewis
2017 Everybody Is A DJ (Steven Stone Remix). Deejay MiMMo, Mr. V, Steven Stone
2018 Baby Love (Original Mix). The Journey Men
2018 In Arms (Extended Mix). Ferreck Dawn, Robosonic
Highlights: I have two fav in this set, “Keep Going” and “In Arms”but I could have highlighted most.. “Keep Going” need to find more remixes. Great melody, vocalist is Ellice (amazing voice). As for Jerk IN the Box, it is a dynamic duo of Dj Producers Fernando Opera & Luca Onere from I believe Italy. Internet resource: https://soundcloud.com/jerk-in-the-box “In Arms” from Ferreck Dawn (Dutch producer and DJ) and Robosonic (Cord Labuhn) produced that perfect crossover track. Techie, Hip…an absolute little gem. Finally, do not miss the 2014 bootleg of missing. Techie with an odd change of key and style in the middle but always keen to find new take of my absolute fav tune. A bientôt Xtian
8/4/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 38 seconds
2019 Aug Back in the Building (through the Deep Door)
2019 Aug Back in the Building (through the Deep Door) Deep House, suitable for loungin’, eating, reading. I have been told “Deep House” is boring, my answer is right here, just give the music time to get to you. Do not force it. I recently was eating in an upmarket restaurant in Rome. Setting was uber-cool as expected, food amazing but the soundscape was just passable. As it is the sort of brand of eateries found in most of the cool cities of the world, they can (should) command the perfect soundscape for dining. The requirements are a great sound system able to project pure sound at a low volume and a crafter who understands that the sound has to adapt to the crowd volume. Late PM, early evening, we want to hear the sound, during full service, we do not, late service we do but at a low yet discernible volume. Finally, whoever puts it together needs to have a script, an intention and obey one simple rule: low, up, peak, low. Nothing more irritating than background music that is either overpowering out conversations or just as bad, music that we cannot hear due to the background noise and that we would prefer off as it serve no purpose. Well, here is my take. Use it for whatever purpose you want, this is accompanying music, you can zone out to it but it should/will bring you back in at times and that is the beauty of a soundscape. It is around you not “on” you. Playlist:
2018 Summer in Greece (ZaVen Remix). Kavi Kavini, ZaVen
2018 Tree of Life (Atjazz Remix). Dave Anthony, Eman, Atjazz
2015 Take Me Down (Original Mix). Eric Powa B, Alex 47
2018 Inspired (Original Mix). Deep Grounder
2017 Deep Sax (Original Mix). Tonystar, Syntheticsax
2015 This Melody (Original Mix). Miguel Migs, Lisa Shaw
2018 We Reminisce (Original Mix). Scott Diaz
2018 Forevermore (Sebb Junior Remix). Mazai, Sebb Junior
2015 Saddle Up (Crazibiza Magenta Remix). Traumton, David Christie
2016 The Message (Yves Murasca & Rosario Galati Remix). Mario Cruz, Yves Murasca, Rosario Galati
2017 Get on Down (Sebb Junior Remix). Cailum Staats, Sebb Junior
2018 To Be Free (Superdope Remix). Ben Delay, Superdope
2017 See the Light (Original Mix). Saison
2018 Back in The Building (Original Mix). Ferdinand Weber
2018 More into You (Hypnotized) (Original Mix). Baltimore Chop
Highlights: “Inspired” by Deep Grounder because it is a deep house classic and magnificently produced.“The Message” for it is says about House and because Yves Muscara is one of the most consummate producer of House music. This set ought to be taken as a whole, each tune brings something to the party. Give it a go! A bientôt Xtian
8/3/2019 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 36 seconds
2017 Mar The Lost Mix..
From way, way back in 2017.. I litterally had lost it. Originally called: 2017 March Chinese Chills Ep.2 (A stone's throw way from the very Democratic Republic of North Korea) (Oops.. I had forgotten to publish this.. from mid-March.. 2017) Chinese Chills Ep.2 (A stone's throw way from the very Democratic Republic of North Korea) Going Up-tempo from Episode 1 yet still within the chilled Progressive vibewith a hint of Nu-Disco. Continuing the series of sets dropped during a recent horrid trip in China. In this episode, whilst travelling in North China, my flight was rerouted to a military airport a stone throw away from North Korea. Suffice to say, I was a bit perplexed and ended up booking a 300 km Uber ride (well Didi the Chinese version of Uber), getting away as fast as I could from the Democratic paradise. Recent progressive tunes with a couple of twisted nu-disco oldies... If you listen carefully, you will even recognize an ABBA classic. Would not call this set a must-have but give it a listen. Playlist:
2017 Calling Out Your Name (Original Mix). Mass Digital
2017 Luv Deluxe (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix). Cinnamon Chasers
2016 Frozen (LTN Sunrise Remix). Christina Novelli, Roman Messer
2016 Do You Want (Original Mix). Charles J
2016 Just Be Good to Me (Original Mix). DiscoVer
2016 Chimes (Klondique Remix). Framewerk
2016 Spread Love (Extended Mix). YNOT, Francesco Diaz
2016 Walls (Original Mix). Purple Disco Machine
2016 The Chase (David Mayer Remix). Giorgio Moroder, David Mayer
2016 King of My Castle (Double Depth Remix). Cristian Poow, Dessy Slavova, Double Depth
2016 That Feeling (Extended Mix). Rae, Mandal & Forbes
2016 Diving with Whales (Daniel Portman Remix). Nora En Pure
2017 No One On Earth (Gabriel & Dresden Remix) [Above & Beyond Respray]. Above & Beyond, Zoë Johnston, Gabriel & Dresden
2017 Save Me (Thomas Schwartz & Fausto Fanizza Extended Mix). Above & Beyond, Zoë Johnston, Thomas Schwartz, Fausto Fanizza
2016 All Day (Extended Mix). Kisch, Leela D
2016 Burn (Original Mix). Alex Kenji, Samuele Sartini feat. Neja
Highlights:“That Feeling” with Rae on vocal duties and Nora en Pure’s “Diving with the Whales” are the two stand-outs. I should be back soon with Episode 3, then a live set from a party I played at and then we will go back to Deep House for a little while. A bientôt. Xtian
8/3/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
2019 Jul Sugar Pills Reboot 3.0 (Greek Glyka)
2019 July Sugar Pills Reboot 3.0 (Greek Glyka) Lie down, get a drink, listen and who knows… you might get the urge to break into a summer boogie. Just Sun and Sugar.. No spice. Summer Beach House tunes. Nothing else. Not at all in the headspace to listen, let alone mix tunes but as I am cleaning up my hard drive, I found this one, which had been mixed at the same time than the 2019 Jan Sugar Pills Reboot. Similar vibe and was polished in July whilst in Greece. Playlist:
2018 Never Be Alone (Koolstyle Remix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae, Koolstyle
2013 Groovejet (Original Mix). Lissat & Voltaxx, Marc Fisher
2018 I Feel (DJ Spen Disco Dreams Re-Edit). DJ Spen, Ann Nesby
2018 Promises (Mousse T.'s Extended Disco Shizzle Remix). Calvin Harris, Sam Smith, Mousse T.
2017 Waves (Original Club Mix). Nora En Pure
2018 Be Loving You (Re-Tide's Disco Mix). Kraak & Smaak, Re-Tide, IVAR
2018 Say Mamma (Morodergroover Vocal Mix). Disco Incorporated
2018 Main Piano (Original Mix). Angelo Ferreri, Moon Rocket
2018 Love Sensation (Soulfuledge Remix). Susu Bobien, Soulfuledge
2001 At Night (Peggy Gou’s Acid Journey Remix). Shakedown
2018 We Must Be [The Piano Track] (Vocal Mix). Pirupa, Mr V
2018 Big Love (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Pete Heller's Big Love, Dr Packer
2017 Distant Bar (Gutterstylz Vocal Remix). Astrid Suryanto, Gutterstylz
2018 Ain't Nobody (Mousse T.'s Ain't No Good Man Mix). Seductive Souls, Onita Boone, Mousse T.
2012 I Cannot Believe It's True ( Mikeandtess Funky Bootleg Edit). Phil Collins
Highlights: First and foremost, “Say Mamma” a Italo disco rendition of a classic, think Michael Jackson meets Giorgio Moroder. High quality!Dr Packer newish remix of an absolute House classic “Big Love”. Love the tune, love this version. The epitomes of beach tune.The Mousse T remix of Calvin Harris’ “Promises”, overplayed tune as it may have been, is by far the best work on what is a very good track.“Waves” from Nora En Pure.. This girl has talent, no doubt.“Distant Bar” by Gutterstylz with the immense Astrid Suryanto. Top 3 female vocalists. Her voice range is amazing and her tone is SO pure. A bientôt Xtian
7/4/2019 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 54 seconds
2019 Mar Tranc-Itions (The Running Up that Hill Set)
2019 March Tranc-Itions (the Running up that Hill Set) “Do you want to feel how it feels?Do you want to hear about the deal that I'm making?You, it's you and me.And if I only could,I'd make a deal with God,And I'd get him to swap our places,Be running up that road,Be running up that hill…” Classic Vocal Trance anthems because I needed it. Life still non-linear and sometimes only trance will heal. Nothing particularly original but a few new cuts of old anthems and by far the best Rapture medley I have put together. I had a few lighter ones already uploaded in late 2018 but could not get myself to press the publish button. This one better reflects the current mood. Playlist:
2019 Running Up That Hill (Original Single Mix). Candy Says, Marc Canham
2015 Running Up That Hill (Original Mix) [Xtian Forward Edit]. Tiefenrausch
2018 Gorecki (Extended Mix). Chicane
2014 The Return of Wolfy (Original Mix) [Xtian House Goota Have Edit]. Mark Knight
2019 Saltwater (Sunrise Mix). Chicane ft. Moya Brennan
2018 Saltwater (Jody Wisternoff Remix vs Paul Ricon 2009 Remix). Chicane
2015 Saltwater (Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Mike Candys, Jack Holiday
2007 Better Off Alone (Original Mix). CJ Stone, DJ Tatana
2011 Better Off Alone (Club Mix). Criminal Vibes
1997 Silence (Niels Van Gogh Vs. Thomas Gold Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Delerium ft Sarah McLachlan
2018 Greece 2000 (Original Mix) [Xtian Delirious Edit]. Cya
2009 For an Angel 2009 (In Petto Remix) [Xtian Ibiza Edit]. Paul Van Dyk
2017 Destiny (Original Mix). Markus Schulz, Delacey
2017 Rapture (Dim2Play & Techcrasher Remix vs Elis M. Feeling Mix). Mary Irene, Andrey Exx, Elis M. Feeling, Mary Irene, DiM2Play, Techcrasher
2017 Rapture (Sharapov Remix). Andrey Exx, Elis M., Mary Irene, Sharapov
2010 Rapture (Avicii New Generation Extended Mix). Nadia Ali
2017 Montage (Mitiska Extended Signature Mix). Late Night Alumni
2005 Empty Streets (Carl Hanaghan & Ted Nilsson Remix). Late Night Alumni
2018 My Own Hymn (Original Mix) [Xtian Trance Edit] Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnson
2016 Counting Down the Days (Denis Lightman Remix). hearthis.at. Denis Lightman ft Gemma Hayes
2015 Counting Down the Days (Club Mix) [Xtian Ibiza Mash]. Above & Beyond, Gemma Hayes
2000 Tell Me Why (The Riddle) (PvD Club Mix). Paul van Dyk ft. St. Etienne
2018 9PM TILL I COME - (DJ Eric DSilva Bootleg Mix Preview) (hearthis.at). ATB, Eric DSilva
1999 9PM (Till I Come) (Single Cut). ATB
2019 Need to Feel Loved (Extended Mix). Cosmic Gate, Foret
2003 Take Me Away (Dennis De Laat Mix). 4 Strings
2018 Saltwater (Sebastien Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan, Sebastien
2016 Running Up That Hill (Original Mix). Steven Koll, Antony Master ft. Kelsey
2017 Running Up That Hill (Extended Mix). Markus Schulz, Dakota, Bev Wild2018 Nirvana (Extended Swung Club Mix). Chicane, Rosalee O'Connell
Highlights:
Do not miss the haunting reboot of "Running Up That Hill" by Candy says and Marc Canham.
As for Chicane new remix of Saltwater courtesy of Paul Oakenfold Sotnehenge sets, I absolutely love it!
Will post pending sets soon but this one is the right fit for today.
A bientôt
Xtian
3/12/2019 • 2 hours, 15 minutes, 13 seconds
2019 Jan Sugar Pills Reboot 2.0
2019 Jan Sugar Pills Reboot 2.0 Let's start with Happy New Year! Curated vocal Beach and Disco house gems with a hint of a latin vibe. Still in drastic need of pick me up music and if I were in the mood, the set would get me to the floor. If you feel like another vibe, more progressive, check out our mixclound page, have posted a whole Nora En Pure series:https://www.mixcloud.com/xtiancaz/ Playlist:
2012 When Am I Going to Make a Living (Mikeandtess Boot Edit). Sade
2018 Feelings (Original Mix). Meines ft. Angi, Meines
2018 The Way You Love Me (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Ron Hall, The MuthaFunkaz, Marc Evans, Dr Packer
2017 Convincing (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2018 You've Got the Luv (Angelo Ferreri 'Vocal' Remix). Duty Sound, SpeekAir, Matthew Lewis Jr., Angelo Ferreri
2018 Porno Disco (Original Mix). Seph Martin
2018 Party with Me (Original Mix). Shane D
2018 Never Be Alone (Sebb Junior & DJ Spen Dirty Disco Mix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen
2017 Saddle Up (Crazibiza Magenta Remix). Traumton, David Christie
2017 On the Beach (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2018 Dreams (Full Intention Remix). 84Bit
2018 Alma & Corazon (Original Mix). Steven Stone, Miah Lora
2015 Funky Town (Original Mix). Onsra
2018 Freak (Dimitri From Paris Remix 2018 Remaster). CHIC, Dimitri From Paris
2018 Never Give Up on Hope (Thomas Brenner Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Ray Paxon, Syb, Thomas Brenner
Highlights:Loving the Dr. Packer remix of an absolute soulful Classic "The Way You Love Me".Thrown in a couple of Nora en Pure to show her immense talent extends beyond progressive."You've Got the Luv" could become a soulful classic, both current production and yet all the hallmarks of the 80/90's are there.Love Shane D's "Party with Me". True pick me up tune."Never be Alone" and "Never Give Up on Hope" are both great melodies, the latter possibly my favourite soulful tune of 2018. Internet Ressources: mikeandtessinfo, request and booking: [email protected]://soundcloud.com/mikeandtess13 Dr Packerhttps://soundcloud.com/dr-packerhttps://www.facebook.com/drpackereditshttps://drpacker.bandcamp.com Nora En Purehttps://soundcloud.com/noraenpurehttps://www.facebook.com/NoraEnPurehttps://www.beatport.com/artist/nora-en-pure/124254 Shane Dhttps://soundcloud.com/shanedhttps://www.traxsource.com/artist/18292/shane-dhttps://www.facebook.com/shanedmusic Angelo Ferrerihttps://soundcloud.com/angeloferrerihttps://www.facebook.com/angeloferrerimusichttps://www.traxsource.com/artist/42095/angelo-ferreri?ipp=100https://soundcloud.com/moodfunkrecords/sets/mood-funk-free-download(free download edits) A bientôt Xtian
1/9/2019 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 4 seconds
2018 Nov Sugar Pills Reboot 1.0
2018 Nov Sugar Pills Reboot 1.0 Disco Vocal House. A reboot of the Sugar Pills Dust off the disco shoes and prepare to sing-along and dance. A surprisingly current set with a sugary disco flavour. Needed a pick me up mix as I have listened to a lot of progressive lately and, though mood is still pretty sombre, this upload marks the start of the Australian spring. This is Sugar Pills Reboot 1.0 If anyone does not feel like uplifting vocal disco-house, check out our MixCloud webiste (https://www.mixcloud.com/xtiancaz/), where you will find 3 Nora En Pure inspired sets with minimal vocals and a clear progressive vibe. Sets are only up for stream, no download available. Playlist:
2018 Testify (Eric Kupper Klassic Mix). Goldswagger, Honey Larochelle, Eric Kupper
2018 Ain't Nobody (Rob Hardt Xtended Mix). Seductive Souls, Onita Boone, Rob Hardt
2016 Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (mikeandtess Edit 4 Mix V2). Indeep
2018 Encore (Yuksek Remix). Purple Disco Machine, Baxter, Yuksek
2018 Love 4 Love (Joey Negro Extended Remix) [Xtian Dance Floor Edit]. Change, Joey Negro
2018 Can't Fake the Feeling (John Morales M+M Main Mix) [Xtian Dance Floor Edit].. Reel People, Navasha Daya, John Morales
2018 He's the Greatest Dancer (Dimitri From Paris Remix) [Xtian Dance Floor Edit]. Sister Sledge, Dimitri From Paris, Chic
2016 How Long (Extended Mix). Sannie
2018 So Hooked on Your Lovin (Mousse T.'s Extended Disco Shizzle vs. Love Club Mix). Selace, Mousse T.
2017 When Am I Going to Make a Living (mikeandtess Edit 4 Mix). Sade
2018 Eye of The Tiger (Jamie Lewis Sex on the Beach Mix). Diva Avari, The French House Mafia, Jamie Lewis
2018 Hold Tight (Re-Tide Remix Traxsource Exclusive) [Xtian Dance Floor Edit]. Change, Re-Tide
2018 Praise You (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix). Fatboy Slim, Purple Disco Machine
2018 Love Hangover (Micky More & Andy Tee Groove Culture Blend). Joey Negro, Micky More, Andy Tee
Highlights: One massive shout-out out to Mike and Tess, two remixers from Aix en Provence in France. All their discography (edit 4 mix and mash up) is on BandCamp (as SC delete a lot of them). Masters at dusting off old funk and soul anthems. Check them out! Internet resources for mikeandtess: info, request and booking: [email protected]://soundcloud.com/mikeandtess13 A bientôt Xtian
11/25/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
2018 Sep China: the Harder Set
2018 Sept China: The Harder Set Progressive House and light Trance with new remixes and edits of classic tunes. More than a few Xtian’s edit and mashups, probably too many. I should have uploaded this set ages ago as it was done simultaneously as the 2 previous one. Never got around to it and my shopping car tis bursting to the seam. Time to publish. Up in tempo and reflecting my mood at the time. A lot of tunes you know thrown in, give it a go, there is a lot of sugar towards the end. Life not simple currently, would expect it to be reflected in my choice of tunes. Cover art is a photo I took of street art I stumbled across whilst in Qinyang, Henan, China. Playlist:
2013 Aegean Breeze (Original Mix) [Xtian Elisentrasse Edit]. Processing Vessel, L-Kid
2018 After Earth (Extended Mix). Ben Böhmer
2018 When We Face Reality (Khen Bronzed Re-Edit) [Xtian Feel Love Edit]. Sahar Z, Navar
2018 One Kiss (ZHU Remix) [Xtian Feel Love Edit]. Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa
2018 Touch Me (Milkwish Remix) [Xtian Feel Love Edit]. Tom & Jerry, Abigail Bailey, Milkwish
2017 Walking on Clouds (Croatia Squad Remix). Luca Debonaire
2017 Don't Go (Original Mix). Glen Horsborough In It Together feat. Laura Louise
2018 The One You Left Behind (Original Mix). Yotto, Vök
2018 The Music (Original Mix) [Xtian My Warehouse Edit]. Wheats
1997 Greece 2000 (Olivier Weiter Radio Edit). Three Drives
2018 Do You Still Care Enough (Club Mix vs Radio Edit). David Caruso
2015 Temperamental 2015 Mix (hearthis.at bootleg). EBTG
2017 Love to Love You Baby (Original Mix). Simioli
2018 Café del Mar (Tale of Us Renaissance Remix) [Xtian Need to Mash]. Energy 52
2018 Greece 2000 (Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Ipanov
2014 Greece 2014 (Original Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Maliblue
2018 Rapture (Who Knows Remix). Mat Hold, Who Knows
2017 Missing (Extended Mix). Mark Sixma, Emma Hewitt
Highlights: A quick word on the 2 Everything but the Girl (EBTG) tunes. I look at EBTG as absolute master of the crossover between POP Music and House. Been Watt and Tracey Thorn collaborated to write, produce and perform tunes that are all classics, pushing the boundaries of both genres. They eventually had enough and both ventured into new artistic endeavours. Sad for us but probably perfect for them. “Temperamental”, great deep original tune, which remix I found on heartat.this, check it out I could not find whom to credit and a new remix of “Missing” in my absolute top 5 tunes. EBTG Internet resources: https://www.facebook.com/everythingbutthegirlofficial/ http://ebtg.com “The One You Left Behind” from Yotto. Otto Yliperttula, known professionally by his stage name, Yotto, is a Finnish DJ, songwriter, and record producer he has just realeased his first artist album “Hyperfall”. If you like deep progressive house, check him out. Absolute gem of an artist and producer. Internet resources: https://www.beatport.com/artist/yotto/114140https://www.facebook.com/yottomusic/ As to the mini-mix of Three Drives’ Anthem “Greece” and “Café del Mar”, a bit indulgent but will always have a weakness for the original Balearic sound and I am always on the look at for new takes on those tracks. A bientôt! Xtian
11/3/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 7 seconds
2018 Aug Crazy-Trippin’ in Shanghai
2018 August Crazy-Trippin’ in Shanghai Progressive House + Trance = TrouseGive this one a spin, it is a real journey! Have spent the last fortnight in China. First set straight from Pudong-Shanghai! A crazy trippin’ city indeed. Playlist:
2018 Crazy: Trippin, Pt. 2 (Sandy Rivera & DJ Rae Dub Mix vs Club Mix). DJ Rae, Sandy Rivera
2018 Rainbow (Album Version). Chicane
2018 Fear I Must First Let You Go (Album Version). Chicane
2014 All I Feel is You (Sandy Rivera & C Castels Club Mix). Natalia Safran
2018 Take Me Away (Original Mix). Meines ft. Lenny
2017 Lost in Aegean (Stan Kolev Remix). Omar Gharbi, Stan Kolev
2018 Revered (Original Mix). EDX
2018 Branches (Original Club Mix. Nora En Pure
2016 Aegean Sea (Original Mix). Alche Beat
2018 Game Tight (Vocal Mix). Husky, Arcade 82
2015 Feel Good (Original Mix). Kimble K, Glen Horsborough
2017 So Many Times (Fort Arkansas Remix). Sandy Dae
2018 Buggin (Original Mix). Hot Since 82 ft. Jem Cooke
2017 Crazy (Dub Mix vs Original Mix). DJ Rae, Felix Baumgartner
Highlights: Trippin’ is one of my all-time favourite house track, an unsung anthem for house nuts.. Iy has been given a now life from Rae, Sandy Rivera and Hot Since 82.. DO NOT MISS! More of Chicane’s latest artist album “The Place You Can't Remember, The Place You Can't Forget”. Do yourselves a favour, for once pay for music and buy the album. “All I Feel is You” had forgotten how can this track is good. Natalia Safran vocals are haunting, Sandy’s & Castel’s production.. perfect. “So Many Times” a 2017 remix of one of my top 5 house tunes.. A bientôt Xtian
9/7/2018 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 30 seconds
2018 Aug Vols de Nuit (CX178)
2018 Aug Vols de Nuit (CX178) Progressive House curated from 30,000 ft travelling to China. Your chillout companion or the appropriate soundscape to immerse yourself into a good book. Few vocals, deep progressive grooves and mostly current beats. Most of you know Antoine de St Exupery only through the quizzical “Petit Prince” (The Little Prince”). For us French, he was a VERY bad fighter and postal pilot but an amazing writer. Unsurprisingly, he died flying but left us with a short but amazing literary trail. One of his most famous books is “Vols De Nuit”, which, beyond the description of flying solo across the Atlantic and the Andes to deliver the mail in the 20’s and 30’s, depicts the introspection of a very lonely man facing his fate, knowing that the finality of his life could not be avoided. Somehow, whilst flying to China, St. Ex came back to me. Playlist:
2018 A Love That's Hard To Find (Dub Mix). Chicane
2015 All I Want (Album Version). Chus & Ceballos ft. Astrid Suryanto
2018 Missing (Sebastien Extended Remix). Mark Sixma, Emma Hewitt
2018 Creature (Stelios Vassiloudis Remix). TheGround, Florian Kruse, Hendrik Burkhard, Stelios Vassiloudis
2018 I Came Here for You (Album Version). Chicane
2018 Sooti (Eli Nissan Remix). Luka Sambe
2018 Parfume (Extended Mix). Eli & Fur
2018 White Clouds (Rene Bourgeois Remix). Marc Grabber, Bastian (SLO)
2014 All I Feel Is You (C. Castel’s Moon Rise Mix). Natalia Safran
2018 Tempelhof (Dmitry Molosh Remix). Nicolas Rada
2018 Rise (Original Mix). Sascha Cawa
2016 Greece 2016 (Original Mix). Halaros
2018 Never Enough (Allovers Retouch). Boris Dlugosch, Roisin Murphy, Allovers
2017 Dance Floor (Original Version). Max (BG), Danny (BG), Diva Vocal
2017 Tell Me Why (Chillax Remix). Nikolas Miyakis
Highlights: More from Chicane’s latest artist album “The Place you can’t remember, The Place you can’t forget”. Can’t urge you more to buy this album. Do not gloss over the little gems that are “ All I Want” with Astrid Suryanto, “Rise”, “All I Feel is You” and “Never Enough”. Tunes, which may not be anthem but given a bit of exposure will grow on you. Will be back soon/A bientôt Xtian
8/26/2018 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 36 seconds
2018 Aug For Those Who Stayed
August 2018 “For Those Who Stayed” Chilled Progressive House with a sprinkle of Balearic Trance. I love this one, I hope you will as well. Some context: from late June to most of July, my family went to Europe on a holiday and I stayed in wintery Melbourne. My presence here was necessary and the start of a lot of positive things, yet, I was nonetheless bittersweet and lonely. World Cup notwithstanding, (Allez les Bleus), I missed them terribly. Hence the darker and at times chilled and softer tone, interspaced with sun rays and Mediterranean rhythms and feel. A very, very current set (even the 2017 drops are from very late 2017. There is schadenfreude, emotions, sadness, hope. If all of it transpires, I have succeeded. In any case, a set I will listen to with pleasure once it settles. Check out my edits and last track mash-up. Playlist:
2018 Something Was Real (Original Mix). Eli & Fur
2018 Take it from Me (Extended Mix). Satin Jackets, Emma Brammer
2017 Gimme Your Love (Extended Mix vs Radio Edit). Enaya
2018 Ten Deep (Album Version) [Xtian Eilsenstraße Edit]. Chicane
2017 Twist in my Sobriety (Extended Mix). Microwave Monkeys ft. Nita
2018 Story (VetLove, Mike, Drozdov Remix) [Xtian Sunset Edit]. Sharapov
2018 Nirvana (Album Version). Chicane
2017 It's Too Late (Klein Aber Fein Allstars 2017 Edit). Jay Santi, Klein Aber Fein Allstars
2017 Elixir Tropical (Sharapov Remix). Rio Dela Duna, NerveStrain
2018 Musical Freedom (Paul Lock Remix). Pray for More, Barbara Douglas, Paul Lock
2018 A Love that's Hard to Find (LTN 'Sunrise' Extended vs. Swung Club Remix) [Xtian Groove Edit). Chicane, LTN
2017 Lost in Aegean (Omar Gharbi & Harry Big Room Remix). Omar Gharbi, Harry
2018 Running to the Sea. Chicane
2018 Saltwater (Sebastien Extended Remix). Chicane, Moya Brennan, Sebastien
2017 Hold Me Close (Original Club Mix). MING, Game Chasers
2015 Emhlabeni (Est8 Main Mix). Andyboi, Est8
2018 Greece 2000 (Sebastien Extended Remix) [Xtian Every Day Mash]. Three Drives On A Vinyl, Sebastien, Dajae
Highlights: Let’s start with Chicane. In the non-soulful, deep house realm, Chicane is by far my favourite artist! Because he is STILL an artist, someone who releases, lo and behold, “artist albums”, a concept most of the others have forgotten as it is not a smart commercial move. Not sure what’s going on in his personal life but there must be sadness and milestones because he just released a very personal album, probably his best for a decade “The Place You Can’t Forget, The Place You Can’t Remember”.https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/the-place-you-cant-remember-the-place-you-cant-forget/1380873958 Do yourselves a favour and buy the album! I won’t tell you why I chose the particular tunes in this podcast as I would like you to sample the album and will probably drop most of the album tunes in the course of the remaining year. “Nirvana“might be my favourite track of the year in the progressive realm Chicaneon the net: https://www.musicglue.com/chicane/https://www.armadamusic.com/artists/chicanehttps://www.facebook.com/chicanemusic/https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/chicane-presents-sun-sets/id745185047?mt=2 Last word on Chicane, a 2018 remix of “Saltwater” was released in June by none other than Sebastien, very nice take on a pure anthem. Eli & Fur’s “Something Was Real”. Fitting track to start the set. Summarizes my mood at the time and it is an absolute beautiful track. Haunting vocal and the production work is faultless. Today Eli & Fur are my favourite producers and song writers. And yes, we are talking about two young British women showing that EDM has also had its #metoo moment! Since their debut release in 2013, Eli & Fur have been perfecting a sound built around infectious melodies with deep driving bass lines topped with their distinguished brooding vocals. Their sound has developed into something unique and has earned them respect from some of the biggest names in the industry. Eli & Fur on the net: https://www.eliandfur.comhttps://soundcloud.com/eliandfurhttps://www.facebook.com/eliandfur/ Enaya’s “Gimme your Love”: not sure who Enaya is but she sounds like a fresh Rihanna. Do miss my “Story” from Sharapov. Great progressive sounds, very much what comes out of Russia currently and I am absolutely in love with the vocalist one! Can’t find much on Sharapov but have bought a few tracks from him, Progressive, nice low impact Trance. Sharapovon the net: https://www.facebook.com/sharapovmusic/https://soundcloud.com/sharapovmusichttps://vk.com/sharapovmusic “It's Too Late” from Jay Santi. WOW! This track has everything! Production, great vocalist and such a rolling groove and piano underline! Do not know much either on Jay Santi. He is Dutch and is always good for a real floor banger, no matter if it's funky or techy. Very cool producers and looking at my hard drive, just realized I have more than 20 tracks of his! Pray for More’s“Musical Freedom”. Do yourself a favour and check the track. Not only will you recognize what immense house classics it is the remix of (won’t spoil it for you), but you will be ON YOUR FEET and humming the tune in no time. Pray for Morerealm ranges from from funky, pumpin’ and jackin’ House to techy Disco vibes, ending up with percussive Tribal Grooves… The whole House package… Pray for More is the brainchild of Austrian born and raised DJ, Producer, Label Owner and Club Promoter, Roland Bartha. He’s not a newcomer to this scene, having more than 25 years of experience behind the decks, including a 5 year Residency at one of Ibiza’s biggest and most prestigious clubs, Es Paradis Terrenal. A set by Pray for More is mostly a set of completely unreleased stuff that will destroy any floor, ranging from funky, pumpin’ and jackin’ House to techy Disco vibes, ending up with percussive Tribal Grooves… Pray for Moreon the net: https://soundcloud.com/pray-for-morehttps://www.facebook.com/prayformore2 With Omar Gharbi’s “Lost in Aegean” I both went to the dark side AND INTRODUCED a bit of Greek bouzouki to “House is a Journey”, well done Xtian ;). Pure House world music! London based DJ and Producer, Omar he is one of most requested DJ’s in London and on the international circuit. Demonstrating his own style in some of London’s most prestigious venues: Park Chinois, Buddha Bar London, Nozomi, Mayfair Club, Boujis, Penthouse, Tramp, Sugar Hut, Cafe Royal. Omar Gharbion the net: https://www.beatport.com/artist/omar-gharbi/603712https://soundcloud.com/omar-gharbi More Progressive house World music with Est8’s “Emhlabeni”. Est8 seems to appear as a remixer of most Spiritchaser’s production. Always perfectly on point unsure as to whether they are one and the same or a true entity. Love the middle-eastern feel, blended in the Mediterranean feel of the set. A duo from Chichester, UK, comprising of … Richard Earnshaw and Mark "Bamo" Bamford from the South Coast of England. With the two coming from different ends of the spectrum, Bamo from the DJ side and Richard from the production side, the ultimate result was a solid understanding of music right through the process of making to playing the tracks. Richard Earnshaw is most probably my favourite living house legend producer.. Here we go! Est8, Spiritchaser on the net: https://soundcloud.com/spiritchaser-1 https://www.beatport.com/artist/spiritchaser/32937 Hope you like it A bientôt Xtian
8/19/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
2018 Jul Arrival: From the Beach to the Dance Floor Pt3
2018 July Arrival: From the Beach to the Dance Floor Pt3Connection: Athens “Driftin' on a memoryAin't no place I'd rather beThan with youLoving you well-well-wellDay will make a way for nightAll we'll need is candle lightsAnd a song yeahSoft and long” Eclectic Summer Beach and Chilled Progressive House going into soft Trance for those just who have headed North. Third Part: some self-serving drops related to personal and football issues. The final of the 2018 World Cup is tonight and a “little prayer” might be warranted. As for “In Praise of the Sun” well I am looking at photos from sunny Greece on a daily basis from glacial Melbourne and it hurts! Allez les Bleus! Playlist
2005 Say a Little Prayer (License to Groove Mix). Francesco Diaz, Karl Frierson
2010 Toujours le Soleil (Funky Guitar Edit). Mr. Joshua pres. Vanessa St. James
2001 In Praise of the Sun (Chilled vs MTV) [Xtian Edit]. Mr. Joshua pres. Vanessa St James, Espiritu
2018 Up the Sky 2018 (Noby Remix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Elena, Noby
2018 Finally Business (JMAR Soundcloud Mashup). Kings of Tomorrow x H2O, Fatboy Slim Soundcloud
2016 Visions (Purple Disco Machine Remix). Eli Escobar, Purple Disco Machine
2018 Gypsy Woman (Kinky Movement Vocal Mix). Nina Lares, Esteban Adame, Kinky Movement
2018 Summertime (Superlover 2018 Update Mix). Milk & Sugar, Superlover, Stardust
2016 Make Your Move (ESquire Remix). Croatia Squad, Lika Morgan, ESquire
2018 Feel Alright (Ross Couch Remix). Tony S
2010 For the Love of You (Frankie Feliciano Vocal Mix vs Ricanstriction Vocal). D'Moov, Nicole Henry, Frankie Feliciano
2013 Turn the Volume Up (Pray for More's In Love with Mjuzieek Mix). Pray for More, Annette Taylor
2017 Long Train Running (House Anatomy Classic Mix). Aax Donnel, Marco Angeli
2006 So Many Times (Vocal Club Mix). Gadjo, Alexandra Prince
2010 Say a Little Prayer (House Version). Anita Warp
2016 If Only I Could (Boston Bun Remix). Fusion Groove Orchestra, Steve Lucas, Boston Bun
2010 Sax (Yasmin Le Bon Remix vs Simon Steur). Ercola, Heikki L
2017 Supernatural (Nico Heinz, Max Kuhn & Fabio De Magistris Extended Mix). Soulbeats, Majuri
2008 Say a Little (Raul Rincon Peaktime Remix). Francesco Diaz, Karl Frierson
2016 Say a Little Prayer (Miguel Picasso Remix). Guy Scheiman & Katherine Ellis
2002 Say a Little Prayer (Gettin' Over You Mix). The 1,2,3,4s
2018 At Night (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix). Shakedown, Purple Disco Machine
Highlights: “For the Love of You” from D’Moov, one of my favourite all time melody and the lyrics (see intro) just sums it up “All we need is candle lights and a song, soft and long”. D’Moov is Doruk Ozlen, Miami based Dj/Producer. Originally from Istanbul, Turkeyhttps://soundcloud.com/dorukozlenhttps://www.facebook.com/dorukozlen “In Praise of the Sun” perfect chilled out number I had to download from the dark web, as unavailable on any legal download site.Mr. Joshua is a Brian Higgins and Nick Coler project.They collaborated with Vanessa Quiñones and Nick Bracegirdle aka Chicane on "In Praise Of The Sun/Toujours Le Soleil" and produced a couple tracks for Saint Etienne on Finisterre.https://www.discogs.com/artist/44870-Mr-Joshua “Make Your Move” from Croatia Squad. Had to have a Croatian track in there. It's the art of sensitive noise, subtle sounds and beats in order to make it a musical experience for every listener. 'Croatia Squad' is some of Switzerland's most wanted and respected deep house and nu disco producer.https://soundcloud.com/croatiasquadhttps://www.facebook.com/CroatiaSquad “Feel Alright”, Tony S, a prolific and established producer within the Deep Housescene, steps forward to make his debut with SuperDuperSoul with this laid back groove entitled 'Feel Alright'. On remix duties, the ever-talented Ross Couch.https://soundcloud.com/superdupersoul/sds004-002-tony-s-feel-alright Most probably there will not be a part 4 of ’From the Beach to the Dancefloor” as I feel like doing something a little bit less sugary. Final tonight A bientôt Xtian
7/15/2018 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 31 seconds
2018 Jul Departures: From the Beach to the Dance Floor Pt2
2018 July Departures: From the Beach to the Dance Floor Pt2Connection: Paris Eclectic Summer Beach and Chilled Progressive House for those just about to head North. Second Part: it took me 30 minutes to get into the proper groove. But I promise, there is ample reward thereafter. Playlist:
2010 For an Angel (Saltas Cala Tarida Remix) (hearthis.at). PVD, Mike Salta
2018 Because I Knew Ft Emily Cook (Est8 Mix). Spiritchaser, Est8, Emily Cook
2017 It's Too Late (Klein Aber Fein Allstars 2017 Edit). Jay Santi, Klein Aber Fein Allstars
2017 The Love Forever (Original Mix). Kevin McKay
2018 I Heard You Calling (Art of Tones Remix). Sebb Junior, Art of Tones
2017 Lost in Aegean (Stan Kolev Remix). Omar Gharbi, Stan Kolev
2017 I Mei Pensieri (Radio Version). Ted Peters & Gianni De Santis
2018 At Night (Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix). Shakedown, Purple Disco Machine
2017 Hold Tight (Original Mix). DJ GetDown, Charles J
2017 Hold Me Close (Original Club Mix). MING, Game Chasers
2018 Feel My Needs (Original Mix). Weiss (UK)
2018 Can't Get Enough! (Angelo Ferreri Extended Sweety Remix). Soulsearcher, Angelo Ferreri
2018 Never Be Alone (SoulLab Vocal Remix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae, SoulLab
2105 High (Twism & B3rao Sunset Mix). Twism, B3RAO, Wayne G, Peyton
2017 Little Love 2017 (Lucius Lowe Remix). Leisuregroove, Lucius Lowe
2018 Pick Up (Single). DJ Koze
2018 Jackie's Groove (Original Mix). Shane D
2014 Love Commandments (Twilo Edit). Gisele Jackson, Louie Balo Guzman, Danny Tenaglia
2015 Two Sides (Est8 Deep Earth Mix). Est8, Spiritchaser, Emily Cook
Highlights: “Feel My Needs” from Weiss, “Because I Knew” another great collaboration between Emily Cook and Spiritchaser and “Never be Alone” winning entry of a remix contest.And for those with keen ears, try to spot the melody line in the first rack.. Will bring oyu back 20 years. Will be back with Part 3 which should be more fun and uplifting shortly. A bientôt Xtian
7/9/2018 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 4 seconds
2018 Jul One Kiss... Many Flavours
2018 July One Kiss... Many FlavoursA 15 minutes Xtian's edit of One Kiss.. House, Progressive, Trance, Dance... Unashamedly Commercial! I could not sleep one night and wanted to do something just fun.Will be back soon.Xtian
7/6/2018 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
2018 June Departures: From the Beach to the Dancefloor Pt.1
2018 June Departures: From the Beach to the Dancefloor Pt.1 Eclectic Summer Beach and Chilled Progressive House for those just about to head North. Should be very easy listening, meant to accompany you from the Beach to the Dancefloor, nothing confronting in this one. First part of a trilogy. Playlist:
2008 Silence (Acoustic Mix). Delerium, Sarah McLachlan
2011 Cocaine Blues (Greg Wilson Version). Escort, Greg Wilson
2017 Twist in My Sobriety (Extended Mix). Microwave Monkeys, Nita
2015 Fuck Music (Original Mix). Kapote
2018 Daft Disco (Extended Mix). Sounds of Summer
2017 Rapture (Wolf Krew Remix). Mat Hold, Wolf Krew
2018 Deep Sax (Original Mix). Tonystar, Syntheticsax
2016 Turn Me On (Original Mix). Terry Lex
2018 How Deep Is Your Relax (Xtian Mashup Edit). Calvin Harris vs. Lika Morgan
2016 Make Your Move (Original Mix). Croatia Squad, Lika Morgan
2018 Musical Freedom (Paul Lock Remix). Pray for More, Barbara Douglas, Paul Lock
2018 The Rhythm (Original Mix). Micky More, Andy Tee, Roland Clark
2018 Can't Get Enough (Original Mix). Serge Funk
2018 Promise Me (Original Mix). Husky
2018 Can't Get Enough! (Illyus & Barrentos Extended Last Boogie Mix). Soulsearcher, Illyus & Barrientos
2018 M.I.A. (Original Mix). Samuele Sartini, Smashing Beat
2018 Down (Original Mix). Shane D
2018 Hallelujah Anyway (Dr Packer Extended Remix). Candi Staton, Dr Packer
2018 Love on My Mind (Extended Mix). Kevin McKay, CASSIMM
2018 Superlovin (Original Mix). Mark Funk, Danny Cruz
2017 Nobody's House (Original Mix). Dance Armstrong
Highlights: Check out the Calvin vs Lika mashup! A bientôt Xtian
6/12/2018 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 3 seconds
2018 April For the Mindful Soul
2018 April For the Mindful Soul Persevering in the soulful genre. Give this upload a try! Soulful indeed but also funky, sexy and surprisingly current as well. Always a challenge to find current soulful tracks and put a playlist together, which is both consistent, relevant and without two many old tunes. But I could feel this one was flowing my end. Somewhat it is a mini Marc Evans tribute… Best living original artist, creator and vocalist in the soulful genre. Embodies the soulful sound as far as I am concern and could very well be the Barry White of this century. Playlist:
2018 One Religion (Original Mix). YAX.X, Zawdi MC
2017 You Change My World (Jamie Lewis Classic Vocal Mix) [Xtian Serenity Edit]. Jamie Lewis, Marc Evans
2018 Sky High (Melvin Gentry & DJ Spen Remix) . Doug Lazy, DJ Spen, Melvin Gentry
2018 Never Be Alone (Original Extended Mix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae
2017 Ready for Your Love (Angelo Ferreri Remix) [Xtian This is Edit]. Husky, Kadija Kamara, Angelo Ferreri
2017 Something About You (Steven Stone Remix). The Love Club, Steven Stone
2018 Larry's Jam (Cleptomaniacs Mix) [Xtian House Thing Edit]. John Julius Knight, Cleptomaniacs
2017 Can U Feel It. John Julius Knight
2018 Live Your Life (MoD Disco Re-Touch). Diva Avari, The French House Mafia, MoD
2018 Anything About You (Proper Extended Remix). Yotto, You Are Me, CAPS, Eric Kupper, Kenny Summit
2017 Yes It Was (Original Mix). Makito
2017 Four Letter Word (Soul) (Original Mix). Block & Crown
2018 This Ain't Freedom (Extended Mix). LIIFE, Roland Clark
2018 I Just Can't (Original Mix). Hatiras, Lee Wilson
2017 Magazzini Generali (Original mix). Popcorn Poppers
2018 Show Me a Sign (Mr. Bords Vox Club Mix). Mix2inside, Zahra
2017 In the Air (Original Mix). Reza
2017 Enough (Michele Chiavarini Remix). Steven Stone, Marc Evans, Michele Chiavarini
Highlights: Marc Evans’ “You Change My World” the very sort of jam, which reunites me with the genre.https://www.traxsource.com/artist/2165/marc-evanshttp://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/318/marc_evans_on_the_brink/ “Four Letter Word” from Block & Crown. Love the energy, the authentic production, current soulful but totally immersed in the origins of the sound.https://www.facebook.com/BlockandCrownOfficial/ “One Religion” from Dutch producer YAX.X should become a House anthem for the tribal beats and the lyrics!https://soundcloud.com/djyaxx “Never Be Alone” chill beach house combining great production, melody and a great vocalist with Tasha LaRae.http://tashalarae.com/ “Larry's Jam” and “Can U Feel It”. Not sure if I love those tunes because of my edits (would be a sad thing) or because they sound sexy and fresh yet completely house authentic… I definitively would dance to that. John Julius Knight .. house music royalty.https://www.facebook.com/jonjuliusknight/https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/johnjuliusknight/biography “Yes it Was” from Makito.. Some won’t like it but just for the organ... sweet!https://www.facebook.com/Makito-1417201958601066/ “This Ain’t Freedom”, sounds like a blast from the past and yet current. Roland Clark on the buns.. Love it!https://soundcloud.com/djrolandclarkhttps://www.facebook.com/djrolandclark/ “Enough” Marc Evans again but a lot of personal stuff emerging in this one.. Steven Stone a producer of immense talent. A bientôt Xtian
4/13/2018 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 35 seconds
2018 April For the Soulful Mind
2018 April For the Soulful Mind More often than not I am currently not really feeling the soulful genre, but here is one, very current and somewhat lighter given the mood of what I have uploaded recently.Enough funk, beats and bass to make it bouncy and sexy as the set unfolds. Playlist:
2017 You Gotta Be (DJ Spen’s Gotta Be Housed Mix). S.E.L, DJ Spen
2012 Confused (Husky's RSR Disco Rub). Random Soul
2018 Can't Shake It Off (Original). Husky, Nat Conway
2018 Can't Get Enough (Original Mix). Serge Funk
2017 Feel Good (Sax Mix). HP Vince
2017 Caught Up (Steven Stone Remix). Meital De Razon, Asi Tal, Steven Stone
2018 Never Be Alone (Sebb Junior & DJ Spen Dirty Disco Mix). Sebb Junior, Tasha LaRae, DJ Spen
2018 Hipcats (Extended Mix). ATFC, David Penn
2018 Keep Going (JERK InThe Box Remix). Rocco Careri, Arturo Macchiavelli, Ellice, JERK InThe Box
2018 Faded (Sandy Rivera Classic Mix. Kings of Tomorrow, Kandace Springs
2017 Summertime (Original Mix). Milk & Sugar
2018 Don't You Worry (Club Mix). The Joi-Fuhl, ShezAr
2018 Live Your Life (Samy K & Francesco Soares Remix). Diva Avari, The French House Mafia, Samy K, Francesco Soares
2012 4 The Love of House (Original Mix). Abel Ray, Alex Drake
Highlights: Spen’s “You Gotta Be” nice vocal hook and the perfect production DJ Spen’s always delivers. Husky’s R&B sounding “Can’t Sahke it Off” with the amazing vocals of Nathalie Conway.I love “Hipcats” from ATFC at the border of Soul/Funk and Tech House. The new KOT jam, Rivera and KOT never disappoint. Internet resources: DJ Spen: every time I see him live, I am reminded that he is one of the House masters. Great producers spanning over most House genres.https://soundcloud.com/djspenhttps://www.facebook.com/djspen/ Random Soul, Husky: Random Soul is the musical collaboration of Australian DJ/Producers, Yogi & Husky. You can’t help but be captivated by their music, which oozes soul, jazz, and funk including the supreme vocal stylings of Yogi himself.https://soundcloud.com/randomsoulhttp://randomsoulmusic.com Nathalie Conway: great Australian vocalist. Expect the unexpected with Natalie Conway: The golden girl with a powerful voice that defies her small frame, leaving frenzied audiences hypnotized in her wake. Recognizable by her distinctive sultry tone, her vocal ability encompasses past eras of Soul and Jazz, infused with a sweeter taste of more modern RnB and Pop.https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/natalieconway ATFC:Anyone who maintains a profile at the level and length of time Aydin has is truly world class. He has an ability to adapt his style, to stay relevant without compromising his sound. A true house Don!https://soundcloud.com/atfc www.atfc.com Milk & Sugar: German house music producers and record label owners (based in Spain) Mike Milk (real name, Michael Kronenberger) and Steven Sugar (real name, Steffen Harding). https://soundcloud.com/milk_and_sugar French House Mafia: iSnce 2008, French House Mafia is a french team dedicated to DJ's, clubbers and all the House music lovers. Quality..https://soundcloud.com/french-house-mafia
4/6/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 23 seconds
2018 March You Work Hard for Your Enemy Pt.2
2018 March You Work Hard for Your Enemy Pt.2 Second part of the HKG sets, similar mood similar vibe. Deep, Dark, Progressive yet with higher BPM and the tail end of the set is a bit more fun. Playlist:
2017 You Work Hard for Your Enemy (Funkerman Remix). Sandy Rivera, Funkerman
2017 Almost Home (Melosense Extended Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Nadia Ali, Iro, Sultan + Shepard
2017 Gorecki (Dezza Remix). Chicane
2016 Shelter for Kate. Guy Preston
2016 Moving on Up (Legendary Boy & Liva K). Discorocks, Naika
2018 8 Bit Era (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Extended Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Eelke Kleijn, Nick Warren, Nicolas Rada
2018 Broken Arrow (Jelly for the Babies Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Modeplex
2017 White Walls (Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Gabriel & Dresden, Sub Teal
2017 Eternity (Original Mix). Sante Cruze
2016 Let the Music Play (Original Mix). Chris Rockford, Phil Dinner
2016 Avocado (Cabriolet Paris Remix). Steve Brian
2017 Royale (Tommyboy Remix). Agebeat
2018 Black Hole (Extended Vocal Mix). LTN, Arielle Maren, Stendahl
2015 Bridge (Chicane Rework). Jody Wisternoff
2017 I Feel Love (Illyus & Barrientos Remix - Radio Edit). MYNC, Rhythm Masters, Wynter Gordon, Illyus & Barrientos
2017 Forever Young (Original Mix). Luca Debonaire, Kaippa
2016 Forever Young (Club Mix). Cheetoz, Ivan Deyanov, Zoey Jones
2015 Hold that Sucker Down (Jerome Isma - Ae's 10 Year Anniversary Mix). Jerome Isma-Ae
2014 Still with Me (feat. Bo Bruce) [Van Hoog Edit]. Chicane
2010 Twilight (Ten Years of Extended Mix). Adam K, Soha
2017 Twilight vs Breathe (Matthew Steeper Club Edit). Adam K, Soha, Matthew Steeper, HALIENE
Highlights:“Gorecki” Chicane’s take on an old classic. Took me some time to warm up to it but I am there. Links to Artists:https://www.facebook.com/chicanemusic/https://soundcloud.com/sultanshepardhttp://www.djguypreston.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DiscoRocks/https://www.djnickwarren.comhttps://soundcloud.com/modeplexhttps://soundcloud.com/gabrielanddresdenhttps://soundcloud.com/chrisrockfordhttps://soundcloud.com/steve-brianhttps://www.beatport.com/artist/agebeat/102208http://ltnbeats.com/biography/https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/myncprojecthttps://soundcloud.com/illyusandbarrientoshttps://soundcloud.com/jeromeismaaehttps://soundcloud.com/adamkandsoha A bientôt. Xtian
3/25/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 27 seconds
2018 March Work Hard for Your Enemy Pt.1
2018 March Work Hard for Your Enemy Pt.1 In Hong Kong for a short visit, always conducive to a bit of mixing and edits. Playlist:
2016 Work Hard for Your Enemy (Extended Mix) [Xtian The Source Edit]. Sandy Rivera
2018 Late (Short Edit)[Xtian I’m Human Rework]. Tontario
2017 Far Away Place (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) [Xtian Human Edit]. Xinobi
2017 Gorecki (Extended Mix). Chicane
2018 For All Time (Extended Mix) [Xtian Redlights Edit]. Jody Wisternoff, Hendrik Burkhard
2018 Delta (Original Mix). Ziger, Blusoul
2013 Ringo (Radio Edit). Joris Voorn
2018 Don’t Miss (Armen Miran Remix). Jinadu, Fake Mood
2018 Right Here Right Now (CamelPhat Remix). Fatboy Slim
2018 Set Me Fee (Zsak Radio Mix). Crazibiza, Sante Cruze
2015 Got the Love (Sante Cruze Remix). Crazibiza, DragonFly
2008 Angel on My Shoulder (EDXs Belo Horizonte At Night Remix). Kaskade, Tamra Keenan
2017 Remember (Blood Groove & Kikis Remix). Eleven.Five & Arielle Maren
2018 Insomnia (Original Mix) [Xtian Godly Edit]. Andrew Meller
Would be a long story but the title and mood of the set should say it all. Deep, Dark & Progressive. Introspective & Aggressive. As I have just written long story and I am far from being done. This being said, it is a good, current and solid set You really should download and keep this one for a rainy day. Highlights:The Sandy Rivera’s title track. I heard it first live in Melbourne when the man himself came about 6 months ago. He was “trying” the track before the European season.. Instant hit! The two underground tracks “Delta” and “Don’t Miss”, great tribal beats and live guitar and some ethnicity on top. Ziger & Blusoul are from Athens. Another pair of great Greek Progressive producers. As for Jinadu and Fake Mood, could not find a lot of info on the former but Fake Mood are a duo of two great musicans Viktor Petrov and Dmitry Kokhan based in Saint-Petersburg.As for the last track “Insomnia”. Had a bit of a play with it but respect for Andrew Meller because it takes guts to try refitting such a Trance/Prog classic. fitting close for this set. https://soundcloud.com/zigerhttps://soundcloud.com/fake_mood Will post Part 2 shortly, enjoy this one. A bientôt Xtian
3/13/2018 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
2017 Dec Jus’ Dance
2017 Dec Jus’ Dance Preparing for a party and selected those tunes for a sexy house get it down hour. Won't be the exact playlist for the night (for those intending to come) but set should give you a taste of what to expect. All about the beats and the bass. Playlist:
2015 Jus’ Dance (Dario D'Attis Remix). Mr. V
2017 That Groove (Husky's BHM Mix). Cimieon, Marck Jamz, Husky
2017 Get into the Dub. ATFC
2016 Rapture (Andrey Exx Mix). Andrey Exx, Elis M. Feeling, Mary Irene
2017 Cola (Mousse T.'s Glitterbox Mix). CamelPhat, Elderbrook, Mousse T.
2017 My House (Greco NYC Remix). Low Steppa, Mr. V, Greco (NYC)
2017 My Way (Husky's BHM Deluxe Edit. Bonetti, Rescue Poetix, Husky
2017 Straight On (Original Mix). SAMO
2017 I Heard It Through the Grapevine (Club Mix). Andrea Marchesini, Norah Grey
2017 Saxomatic (Original Mix). Crazibiza
2016 Pump the Bass (Original Mix). Styline, Mr. V
2016 So Many Times Feat. Monika Kiss (Original Mix). Phil Daras, Vicente Ferrer, Victor Perez, Monika Kiss
2016 Beat Back (Dario's 'Future Funk' Mix). Dario Rodriguez & Mr. V Feat. Mr. V, Dario Rodriguez, Mr. V
2010 Billie Jean (DJ Fudge & Danny Marquez Radio Edit). Rocco, Danny Marquez, DJ Fudge
2010 Lmaoblade (Original Club Mix). Funkagenda
Shoutout to an immense Australian talent: Husky from Random Soul fame.https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/husky/biographyhttps://soundcloud.com/huskyrandomsoulhttps://www.facebook.com/Huskyrandomsoul/http://randomsoulmusic.com
12/6/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
2017 Dec Rebooting from the Deep End (Black Voices Matter)
Dec 2017 Rebooting from the Deep End (Black Voices Matter) Not for everyone, East Coast Deep House or as close as you will get from me in the genre. Should you not like NYC, Chicago or Detroit Deep House stay clear of this one but if you are curious, surrender to the groove, it is half decent. Playlist:
2017 Higher (Marques Wyatt & Gabriel Rene AquaDEEP Mix). Groove Junkies, Scott K., Indeya, Marques Wyatt, Gabriel Rene
2017 It Can Be (East Mix). Sean McCabe, Mr. V
2017 The Believe (Original Mix). Genetic Funk, Mr V
2017 Misunderstood (Stripped & Salty Vocal. Miguel Migs, Coco Bonne
2017 The House Music Track. FCL, Lady Linn, Gustaph
2017 The Energy of The Room (Joeski Remix). Nightsteppaz, Roland Clark, Joeski
2017 Gypsy Woman (Richey Profond Remix). Crystal Waters, Richey Profond
2017 Baby Tell Me. Fish Go Deep
2015 Origins of House (Original Mix). Terry Lex, Gianni N
2017 In My House (Plaster Hands Killer Edit). Tommy Vee, Mr V., Plaster Hands Killer Edit
2013 The End (Oliver $ Back to Skool Mix). Chris Minus, Mr. V
2017 The Statement (The Black 80s Mix). Jon Cutler, Eman, The Black 80s
2016 For the Love (Remixed) (DJ Jayms Remix). Waxcraft, Kitebeak, DJ Jayms
2012 Gettin' High (Original Main Mix). Mr. V, OVEOUS
Shout out for one of my all-time fav, Mr. V from Sole Channel Music https://www.solechannelmusic.com/mr-v.html Mr V’s bio: https://www.traxsource.com/artist/1119/mr-v House is a Journey
12/5/2017 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 37 seconds
2017 Dec Spring Progressive Clean-up (The B-List)
Dec 2017 The Progressive Clean-up (B-List) Progressive with a dash of Nu-House.. Got bored with it midway.. The set turned more high energy than originally intended with an overly ambitious mash-up! Be gentle with me, I am just getting reacquainted with the mixer. The general idea was to clean up the progressive folder and choose tracks to be played at a future party. This set includes the tunes, which, rightly or wrongly, did not make the cut. I simply have too much backlog to be too choosy.. Either tunes will never get a hearing or some sets will be just so so.. Could be one of those.. Playlist:
Ready or Not (Nu Deep Mix). Loungetronic
Girl (Toly Braun Remix). DJ Aristocrat, Dave Baron, Toly Braun
Lay on You (Mark Lower Remix). Rober Gaez, Mark Lower
Hold Me Close. MING & Game Chasers
I Remember (Holter & Mogyoro Remix). Juloboy, Holter & Mogyoro
Put ‘Em High (Freemasons Remix). Freemasons, Therese
It Feels so Good (Highpass Reshuffle Radio Edit). Mercer & Gissal
Everything to Lose (ATFC Remix). Dido
You Used to Hold Me (Avicii Remember Remix). D.O.N.S., Terri B., Avicii
I Feel Love (Club Mix). Rhythm Masters, MYNC, Wynter Gordon
Burning (Instrumental Mix) [Xtian Call Me Mash]. Malachi, AM2PM
Yesterday (Extended Mix). House of Virus, DJ Rae
Blue Monday (Original Mix). Sol Productions, Diane Charlemagne
Somebody (Leventina Remix) [Xtian Edit]. DJ Tatana, Wooden Tunes
Caprioska (Yuriy From Russia Remix). Mindgamers
Boy in The Picture (Extended Mix). Kid Creme, Jolyon Petch, Sian Evans
Take Me Away (Original Mix). Maiga
House is a Journey
12/3/2017 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 55 seconds
2017 Dec Chill Pills Pt.1 (Sueño)
2017 Dec Chill Pills Pt.1 (Sueño) Revert to previous for update and current status. Gradually getting back into it. Chill and Beach House fitting for the onset of the Australian summer. Nothing ground-breaking but hopefully a nice chilled vibe. Pt.1 of 2 sets. Playlist:
2015 American Boy (Original Mix). Ely Bruna, Neja
2015 Come Back Baby (Original Mix). Flush
2016 You Work Hard for Your Enemy (Extended Mix). Sandy Rivera
2017 Tin Man (Rj Remix). Christian Prommer, Adriano Prestel
2017 Catch the Beat (Dims's Old Fashioned Dub). T Ski Valley, Dimitri From Paris
2017 Day After Day. Matthew Heyer, Kate Elsworth
2012 House Session (Beach Mix). Phil Kinley
2013 Sueño Latino vs Rising (Bootleg). Jask, Spiritchaser vs Jay-J
2017 Sueño Latino (Club Edit). Spiritchaser
2013 Dreams (Director's Cut Classic Mix). Vintage Lounge Orchestra, Knuckles, Kupper
2017 When the Love Is Gone (Original Sax Mix). OtherSoul, Airam
2010 Flexxx (Matthias Heilbronn's Soulflower Mix). Astrid Suryanto, Matthias Heilbronn
2016 Freedom (OtherSoul Remix). Sergio D'Angelo, Aldo Bergamasco, Pierre Piccarde, OtherSoul
2015 Rescue Me (Nikos Diamantopoulos Remix). Teejay Walton & Gina Glover, Nikos Diamantopoulos
2017 Fine Night (Vocal Mix). Ruff Ryder
2016 Ma Quale Idea (Francesco Cofano Mix). Pino D'Angio, Francesco Cofano
House is a Journey
12/3/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2017 Dec Rebooting from the Deep End (Pt. 1 Taste this Love)
2017 Dec Rebooting from the Deep End (Pt. 1 Taste this Love) “The news of my passing was greatly exaggerated”. Borrowing from Oscar Wilde or (Mark Twain who knows?) House is a Journey 2.0! Reboot.. Had to focus on more important issues for a while. Though I did play live and mixed at parties, I could not be bothered with tweaking and publishing. I have a few live raw sets on my drive, which will eventually be uploaded. I even have an uploaded yet unpublished set from April 2017, cannot remember why I failed to publish... I shall catch up shortly therefore expect lots of (hopefully half decent) music before the year end. Interesting that I eventually got going with Deep House, I was listening to the tunes of a friend of mine German-Greek producer, Petros Mitolis, and felt like… yeah, it is now TIME! House is a Journey is .. resurfacing! Philakia Petros! Playlist
2017 There's No Time To Waste (Original Mix). Scott Diaz, Max Footwork
2015 Tell Her (Original Mix). Dry & Bolinger
2015 Passion (H@K Deep Mix). Petros Mitolis, H@k
2017 Sky High (Mr. V Low Rider Extension). Doug Lazy, Mr. V
2009 Seduction (Pt 1) (Dave Mayer Remix). Jask, Seduction Dave Mayer
2016 Feel So Alive (Staffan Thorsell Remix 1). Deep Grounder, Virag, Staffan Thorsell
2013 Taste This Love (Original Mix Tony Cannon Full Master). Petros Mitolis
2017 Rock. Petros Mitolis
2013 The Afterhours (Sole Channel Mix). Mr. V
2017 Be Somebody. Josh Butler, Boswell
2012 Let Me Tell You Something (Sandy Rivera’s Mix). Kings of Tomorrow
2017 I Can Tell You [Xtian Edit]. Butterfly Soul, Le Noir
2014 These Heights (Detroit Swindle Mile High Club Remix) [Xtian Edit]. TCTS, Shivum Sharma, Detroit Swindle
2017 Dark Sweet Piano 2K17 (OtherSoul Sunset Mix). Esteban Lopez, Pedro Pons, Aura, OtherSoul
2014 Nothing (Chris Deepak Vision Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Petros Mitolis, Val Gee
2017 Higher Pt. 1 (Marques Wyatt & Gabriel Rene AquaDEEP Mix). Groove Junkies, Scott K., Indeya, Marques Wyatt, Gabriel Rene
2017 Chain [Xtian Edit]. Petros Mitolis
Petros Mitolis, be sure to check in out on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petros-mitolis-3557b91b https://www.facebook.com/Petros-Mitolis-194431007259010/ https://www.mixcloud.com/petrosmitolis/
12/2/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 47 seconds
2017 March Chinese Chills Ep.1 (30 hours to Nowhere)
Chinese Chills Ep.1 (30 hours to nowhere) Happy Birthday Denise! Told you.. I’ll House you! Downtempo Progressive house with a hint of Nu-Disco. Not referring to real Chill out but to the fact that I mixed those upcoming sets whilst travelling in China. The trip was horrid, when murphy’s law being the default mode. Furthermore, it was cold, chilling, freezing cold hence the title of the series. First episode was mixed during a 30 hours’ period, with 5 connections for a itinerary, which really ought to have taken half the time. Tired, pissed off and needing some soothing music. But if anything, this tempo 120/121 is my chill tempo. We are not talking about Chill Out Enya’s style but the type music I want to listen to in a hotel room, doing some work, relaxing but still needing a beat and yes sometimes a nu-disco beat. The underlying theme being trying to “House You” around new progressive tunes and a few new take on classic tunes. Hope you like it, a few new uploads coming your way very soon. I have a classic house mega set dropped live at a party on my hard drive, which will be uploaded once I get hrough my Chinese progressive sets. Playlist:
2016 What I Need (Original Mix) [Xtian When Words Fail I’ll House You Edit] . Mika Olson, Jermaine Fleur
2017 When People Become Numbers (Original Mix) [Xtian Perfectly Mashed]. Eleven.Five
2015 Finally (Holter & Mogyoro Remix). Sweed, Jalana, Holter & Mogyoro
2013 Hold On (Soulano's Deep Sundown Mix) [Xtian King Edit Mash]. Soulano, Leilani
2016 King of My Castle (Original Mix) [Xtian Canon Lil’ Edit]. Cristian Poow, Dessy Slavova
2016 Sheets (Original Mix). Alexander Remus, Liza Flume
2016 Sunlight (Jody Wisternoff Remix). Lane 8
2013 West End Girls (Face Off Remix). Dino Lenny
2016 City Girl (Nico Pusch Remix) [Xtian Ill House You Edit]. Claus Casper, Jean Philips, Nico Pusch
2016 Thinking About You (Toly Braun Remix) [Xtian Ill House You Edit]. Vicent Ballester, The Nurk, Dave Baron, Toly Braun
2016 Just Be Good To Me (Deekey Stellix Remix) . DiscoVer
2016 Needin' Someone (Original Mix). Phil Fuldner
2016 I Wanna Know (Dub Mix) [Xtian Ill House You Edit]. JazzyFunk, Rene
2016 Real Me (Original Mix) [Xtian Ill House You Edit]. Nicone Aquarius Heaven
2016 Let Me Love You (Tiesto’s AFTRHRS Mix). Tiesto, DJ Snake, Justin Bieber
2013 Loosing Me (Original Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Amir
Highlights: Starting with “What I Need”, constructed around an 80’s sample you will recognize, great production and Mika Olson is an immense electronic artist which projects go beyond the traditional house electronic scene. Check his soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mika-olson “Hold On”: Soulano is a new project for real bumping house music with a touch of Soul!Soulano was founded in 2011 by two DJ/Producers from Cologne/Germany. One of them is a legend of house music in Germany.His name is Andreas, well known as Groovemaster K. or as a part of the famous Bongoloverz-Project, releasing tracks on Soulfuric Records (Miami), Milk & Sugar Records and many more.Check them out on beaport: www.beatport.com/artist/soulano/249375 “Thing about You” thumping bassline, immaculate production and a catchy chorus. From Alicante, Spain check him out: https://www.beatport.com/artist/vicent-ballester/376591 and go on the Nurk page as well. “Needin’ Someone” special tume bassline and filtered vocals. From Phil Fuldner, Germany`s best looking DJ" has the full range of modern electronic sounds at his fingertips and reaches further into funk and rare groove. Prepare to expect the unexpected and you are on the right track. Every Phil Fuldner set is something different and unique, searching and outstanding.. Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/philfuldner A très bientôt! Xtian
3/5/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
2016 Dec NYE for the Soulful Tribe
Mega 4 hours set you can stream for your NYE party..Mostly current "best of" soulful track of 2016 with a few oldies towards the end.Happy New Year to the Soulful tribe!! Playlist:
2016 Turn Me On (Original Mix). Terry Lex
2016 Free (Extended Mix). Jako Diaz, Veselina Popova
2016 Easy 2 Love (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Allovers, Eva Kade, Richard Earnshaw
2015 A Gentleman's Song FK (Mark Di Meo Soulful Mix). Mark Di Meo
2016 Feeling U (David Morales Remix). Sonny Fodera, Yasmin, David Morales
2015 Something Got Me Started (Original Mix). JL & AFTERMAN, JL, Afterman
2016 The Power of Your Love (Radio Mix). Twenty Feet Down, Adana
2015 Shined on Me (Original Mix). Giorgio Sainz, Night Owl, Pesos, Lili (PL)
2016 Shed Light (Luca Debonaire Radio Mix). Lika Morgan, Luca Debonaire
2016 Temperature Rising (Original Mix). Unique2Rhythm
2015 My Feelings for You 2015 (Ted Nilsson Stuart Ojelay Remix). Barbara Douglas, Maff Boothroyd
2016 Let the Music Take Control (Husky's Bobbin Head Mix). Random Soul, Roxy Lebrasse, Husky
2016 So Long Gone (Eric Kupper Mix). Rebecca Scales, Eric Kupper
2016 When the Love Is Gone (Vocal Mix). OtherSoul, Airam
2014 Set Fire On the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg). Layabouts feat. Adele
2016 Hello (OtherSoul Remix). Adele
2016 Catch the Light (Time To Extend Mix). Demarkus Lewis, Martha Wash
2015 Naked (Jamie Lewis Darkroom Unreleased Long Mix). Jamie Lewis, Kim Cooper
2016 Remember Me (Soulmagic Remix). Souxsoul, Soulmagic
2015 Yes You Do (Original Mix). Lunare Project, Eric Kupper
2016 So Long Gone (Classic Vocal Mix). Rebecca Scales, Richard Earnshaw
2016 In the Morning (Francois Extended Remix). Sannie
2015 100% House Music. House of Virus, Marshall Jefferson
2016 Rhythm Is a Dancer (Original Disco Mix). Diva Avari, The French House Mafia
2016 Givin' My Love. Mark Funk, Danny Cruz
2016 Temperature Rising (OskiDJ Remix). Unique2Rhythm, Oski DJ
2016 You're in My System (Reelsoul Remix). Kelvin Sylvester, Lee Wilson, Reelsoul
2016 Touched the Sky (Angelo Ferreri Remix). Dennis Ferrer, Mia Tuttavilla, Angelo Ferreri
2016 In Da Club. Rob Hayes
2016 Needle on The Record (Angelo Ferreri Remix). Andrea Carissimi, Michele Chiavarini, Angelo Ferreri
2016 Night on Fire (feat. Shyam P) (Original Mix). Husky, Shyam P
2016 My Love Is Pure (Original Mix). DJ Fudge, Hallex M, Tasita D' Mour
2016 President House (Diephuis Remix). DJ Roland Clark, Urban Soul, Diephuis
2015 Soul Fever (AM2PM Extended Mix). MP, Angie Brown, AM2PM
2008 Finally (Danny Krivit-Steve Travolta Re-Edit). Kings of Tomorrow, Steve Travolta, Danny Krivit
2016 Freedom (Original Mix). Husky
2016 Feel So Alive (Staffan Thorsell Remix 2). Deep Grounder, Virag, Staffan Thorsell
2008 Bad Habit (ATFC Original Vocal). ATFC, Lisa Millett
2013 Just Dance. Husky, Andrea Love
2005 Most Precious Love (DF Future 3000 Mix). Blaze, UDA, Barbara Tucker, Dennis Ferrer
2013 Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper As Director's Cut Signature Mix). Donna Summer
2012 Nothing But Love for You (Director’s Cut Breathtaking Adventure). The Shapeshifters, C-Dock
2012 Someone Like You (Full Vocal Mix). Soulmagic
2004 Amazing. George Michael
Bonne AnnéeXtian
12/31/2016 • 4 hours, 18 seconds
2016 Dec Elements of a Dancer (Merry Xmas!)
Merry Xmas to all of you! Elements of a Dancer.. A combination of old progressive trance dance tunes with a small sprinkling of current clubby numbers and far too many Xtian EditsA very easy, meant to get you off your feet, festive and unashamadely commercial set.. I originally intended to publish the Shanghai Progressions Pt.2 back in September, had staggered the publishing of the uploads in order not to overload anyone but somehow it got lost in-between the cloud and the Chinese firewall. So be it! Lost forever.. Then, life got busy and I had no time to even think about tunes let alone mix anything.. A fortnight ago a friend reminded me that Xmas was approaching and that a new set would be a nice festive gesture.. Here it is my (one day..) cycling buddy! Hope you find it motivating enough to take on a ride and not too commercial for your discerning ears though... I did want something fun and not too heady, one which would nicely fit on a CD for the family to listen to during the holidays.A lot of post-production for the Xtian’s Edits, a few gratuitous, a couple acceptable! Thus, Let’s Dance!! Playlist:
2008 Pjanoo (Original Club Mix) [Xtian Get You Dancing Edit]. Eric Prydz
2016 Goodbye (meHiLove Vocal Remix). Tara Louise & Masoud
2015 Show Me Love (EDX Remix Radio Edit]. Sam Feldt ft. Kimberly Anne
2016 Missing (Extended Mix). Kimberly Anne, Luca Schreiner
2015 Borrow Love (Original Mix). (Me & My Toothbrush vs. Paul Richmond
2015 Uruguay (EDX Radio Mix) [Xtian Take Me Away Edit]. Nora En Pure & Sons of Maria
2015 Insomnia (Calippo Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Faithless & Calippo
2016 Things We Might Have Said (Original Mix). Cari Golden, Reiner Zonnefeld
2016 I Feel For You (2016 Rework). Bob Sinclar, DBN
2015 Destiny(Original Mix). Markus Schulz ft. Delacey
2013 Thinking About You (EDXs Belo Horizonte at Night Remix. Calvin Harris, Ayah Marar
2015 Breathe (Forerunners Remix) [Xtian Light Up Edit]. David Broaders & DenSity FuZion
2009 Downpipe (Original Club Mix) [Xtian Short Rush Edit]. Mark Knight, D. Ramirez, Underworld
2014 Breaking Love (Original Extended Mix) [Xtian Reach Out Soul Edit]. Larrikin
2013 Time is by Your Side (Nigel Good Remix). Aerosoul ft. John Ward
2012 Orchestra (Original Mix) (Xtian Dancer Edit). Matteo Marini
Highlights: My personal favourites are "Things We Might Have Said" and "Destiny".. Not to miss! The former one being one of my pick for perfectly produced tune of 2016.. As for the latter, if you like melodic progressive trance, the Markus Schulz tune is one for you.. A blast for the past with Mark Knight’s “Downpipe”, which I had forgotten, thanks Chris! All too easy!! I have a VERY bloated cart of Traxsource therefore will be back fairly soon. A bientôt Joyeux Noël Xtian P.S: have cut a few CD, so if you are on my Xmas list, who knows, you might get one..
10/23/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 39 seconds
2016 Sept Shanghai Progressions Ep.1
Mini-series at the confines of Progressive House and Trance. Still from Shanghai. At this time of writing I am not sure if I will leave the chopped 2 x 45 seconds of electro in tunes 10. I tried to restructure the tunes to take out as much of it as I could but had to leave the build. New tunes interspaced with some remixes of well-known favs of mine, not quite sure it this set is an absolute must have download, but seems I am gearing up to a trance set in a couple of weeks. I have staggered the publishing schedule of all the sets I have uploaded lately for no one to incur insane data charges. But I have to admit that I am a bit lost in the schedule. I believe there is another one to appear on your feed before I get to something new. Playlist:
2016 My Enemy (Movement Machina Remix). Julie Thompson, Super8 & Tab
2015 Angel Slide (Original Mix). Crazibiza
2016 In The City (Shingo Nakamura Remix). Talamanca, South Pole, Alicia Kapel
2016 You’ll Know (Original Mix). Grum
2014 Closely (Lezcano Remix). Katrin Souza
2012 Irish Space Disco (Andersen Remix). DJ Sveta, Dmitriiev, DJ Mixon
2013 Disturbia (Dj Delirious Remix). Dj Delirious, Rihanna
2015 Purple Sunset Over the Meadow (Original Mix). Tommy Baynen
2010 I Know (Dennis Christopher Remix). George Acosta feat. Tiff Lacey
2015 How Deep Is Your Love (Calvin Harris & R3hab Remix). Calvin Harris & Disciples
2010 Missing (George M 2010 Reconstruction Remix). EBTG, George
2016 Fire (Original Mix). Rodg, Patrick Baker
2009 The Cure and The Cause (The Cube Guys Dub vs. Vocal Mix). Fish Go Deep, Tracey K
Highlights: In the City, the Grum’s jam and the very clever (and surpassingly old) Cube Boys remix of the classic soulful house the Cure and the Cause from Fish Go Deep. A bientôt Xtian
9/3/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2016 Sept Shanghai Nocturnals Ep.3
Third iteration of the same nocturnal progressive vibe Shanghai appears to inspire. Darker, with a lot less vocal tracks than my usual offering, well suited for the few insomniacs who are listening. Mostly current, with a couple of newish remix of old favourites of mine. Playlist:
2016 Careless (Extended Mix) [Xtian New Reality Edit]. Matt Fax
2016 Cosmos (Original Mix). Sam Davies
2016 A Different Side of You (André Sobota Remix). LTN, Arielle Maren
2015 Second Chance (LTN Sunrise Remix). Blood Groove & Kikis
2015 Feel Good (Original Mix). Kimble K, Glen Horsborough
2013 Missing (Robbie Styles Remix). Everything But the Girl
2015 Fast Car (Club Mix). Jonas Blue, Dakota
2016 Fingerprint (Original Mix) [Xtian Liberation Edit]. Lane 8
2016 Where You Want to Be (Original Mix). Trilucid, Katherine Amy
2015 Times Like These (Jallen Remix). Talamanca
2012 Fragments (Guy J Remix). P8, Answer42
2016 We Know (Vintage Morelli Remix). Boom Jinx, Soundprank, Katrine Stenbekk
2016 Bethalize (Extended Mix). Roddy Reynaert
Highlights: I really like the general vibe and believe I actually mixed it quite smoothly. Just stream and discover some very clever and well produced progressive house. A bientôt Xtian
9/1/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 24 seconds
2016 Aug Shanghai Nocturnals Ep.2
Continuing the Shanghai Nocturnal sessions with Episode 2. Keeping the Progressive house vibe going but sexier and with a tinge of Nu-Disco club flavour. Playlist:
2014 Ready for Your Love (Extended Mix). Gorgon City, MNEK
2014 Sunlight (Extended Club Mix). The Magician, Years & Years
2015 Revered (Original Mix). EDX
2016 Your Soul (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). IDQ
2016 Wings (Extended Mix). Armand van Helden
2015 Kiss & Tell (Original Mix). Joshi, Nina Carr
2015 Everything Is Changing (Main Mix). M.O.O.N. Pro, Katy Art
2016 Still Here (Sebastian Weikum Remix). Envotion
2015 Loving (Original Mix). Lane 8, Lulu James
2015 Shined On Me (Miqro & Milkwish Remix). Giorgio Sainz, Night Owl, Pesos, Lili (PL), Miqro, Milkwish
2016 Set It Out (Main Mix). Purple Disco Machine, Boris Dlugosch
2015 Strike Me Down (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). Dasco, Crystal Monee
2015 Sugar (EDXs Ibiza Sunrise Remix). Robin Schulz, Francesco Yates
2015 Big Days (Vocal Mix). Tamtam, Nathan Kay
2015 Guitarra G (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). Banda Sonora
Highlights: Always liked “Sunlight” melodic line, cheesy it may very be but can’t take away the catchy chorus. Gordon City’s “Ready for Love” is a nu-disco classic.“Revered” not sure I actually like the tune yet let’s see if anyone picks up from where the piano riff is sampled from?But 3 tracks outshine the rest: first “Strike me Down” absolute gem in a progressive soulful crossover, Big Days and Martijn’s recent remix of the House classic Guitarra G… Very nice indeed. A bientôt Xtian
8/31/2016 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds
2016 Aug Shanghai Nocturnals Ep.1
Shanghai Nocturnals Ep.1 Scouring through the progressive genre on my HD whilst in Shanghai. Sometimes chilled, sometimes dark, sometimes happy but hopefully always cool progressive tunes. Playlist:
2012 Diamonds (Gregor Salto Downtempo Remix). Rihanna
2015 Silence (Mollono.Bass Remix vs. Original Mix). Dole & Kom feat. Kollmorgen
2016 The Boy Is Mine (Alternative Mix vs. Mark Lower Mix). Ben Delay feat. Alexandra Prince
2015 Got the Love (Original Mix). Crazibiza, DragonFly
2016 Illusions (Barzek Remix). LTN, Nina Carr
2016 Waterfalls (Extended Mix). Nico Santos, Holland Park, LVNDSCAPE
2015 Engage (Katrin Souza Remix). Fallow
2016 Shadows of Love (Extended Mix). Sam Feldt, Heidi Rojas
2016 On My Own (Original Mix). Forrest, Eli & Fur
2015 Sweet Dreams (Original Mix). Lika Morgan
2014 Let Me Feel (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). Nicky Romero, Vicetone, When We Are Wild
2015 U Got My Body (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2016 Fragments (Shingo Nakamura, Nocturna Remix). Andre Sobota
2015 Shades of Grey (Nora En Pure Remix). Oliver Heldens, Shaun Frank, Delaney Jane
2013 Groovejet (Chillout Edit vs. Andrey Exx Fomichev Remix). Lissat & Voltaxx, Jenniffer Kae, Mark Fisher
Highlights: Check the Doll & Kom jam “Silence” and Nora En Pure “Shades of Grey” perfect audio symbols of what I feel Shanghai projects. A bientôt Xtian
8/30/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 59 seconds
2016 Aug Deep in Shanghai (深在上海)
XXL Vocal Deep House.. Three hours of non-boring, original and mostly current Vocal Deep House tunes.. Have to mention vocal to preempt the comments of the Deep House purists.. Another set which I had on recorded on the HD only to have forgotten it.. I stream it today whilst looking the Shanghai/Pudong skyline and thought it was a pity not to have published it at the time. Hop in and out of it as you please but if you have 3 hours to devote to making yourself feel (and consequently feel better) just lock it in your player and deep in and out of it as you please. I promise that all the tunes have their own merit and this set is absolutely not sequential therefore the order does not really matter. Just listen! Playlist:
2013 Cada Vez (Michael Gray Mix). The Cube Guys, Michael Grey feat. Alexandra Prince
2016 Set Me Free (Main Mix). Homero Espinosa, Mr. V
2010 Tribute (Original Mix). Karol XVII & MB Valence
2015 Your Love (Original Mix). Simplex Sensus
2016 Hit The Ground (Nikos Diamantopoulos Dub). Anthony Romeno, Sam Stray Wood, Nikos Diamantopoulos
2011 Big Time (Soul Minority Deep Mix). Edmund Feat. Sascha Dflame
2015 Soul So Sweet (Original Mix). Purple Disco Machine
2016 I Can See It (Miguel Migs Salted Vocal Mix). Lisa Shaw, Miguel Migs
2016 Something Is Wrong (Chris Domingo Remix). Anthony Mea
2016 Feeling (KIWAMU Remix). Blood Groove & Kikis
2015 Ain't Waitin' (Who Knows Remix). DJ Sign, Tune Brothers, AM2PM, Who Knows
2016 Music (Original Mix). Sebb Junior
2015 Eden (Main Mix). Studioheist
2013 You Ain't Here (Kyodai Remix). James Silk, Lana Corney, Kyodai
2016 Good Times (Les Loups Remix). Ferry Ultra, Les Loups feat. Boris Jennings
2011 Liquideep (Hector Couto Detroit's Remix). Gastek, Hector Couto
2016 Time Machine (Demarkus Lewis Remix). Distant People, Demarkus Lewis
2016 In The City (Vintage Morelli Remix). Talamanca, South Pole, Alicia Kapel
2008 In My Mind (Mind Mix vs. Main Mix vs. Dub Mix). Sasha Alazy feat. Mel
2009 Can You Feel it (Fred Everything Lazy Dub vs. Original Mix). Jake Island feat. Alec Sun Dre
2016 Express Yourself (Original Mix). Mr. V, Larry Espinosa
2016 Death of Technics (Martijn ten Velden Remix). 2 Good Souls feat. Roland Clark
2015 How Long (Grant Nelson Club Mix). Sannie, Grant Nelson
2016 Sexy Brasil (Original Mix). Prunk
2015 Check That Bass(Original Mix). Mighty Real
2015 Know My Name (Victor Stancov Remix). Zepherin Saint, Victor Stancov
2016 Do It (Main Mix). Dantiez Saunderson, AM2PM
2013 Only God Can Judge Me. Albert Marzinotto, Mr Deka
2016 Pasilda (Siege Extended Remix). Afro Medusa, Siege
2016 Chicago at Night (Kyodai Remix). Guri, Tatsu, Kyodai
Highlights: Tunes have been specially curated and if you think deep house is boring give this set a fair go. You might surprise yourself. A bientôt Xtian
8/29/2016 • 2 hours, 57 minutes, 54 seconds
2016 Aug Bar Rouge Shanghai (Main Floor)
In Shanghai for a few days and uploading a few sets I had either started to fiddle with a few months back.If you ever go to Shanghai, get yourselves to the Bund and go up to " le Bar Rouge", where 19th century architecture meets Uber Cool 21st Century Asia.Mostly very current main floor tunes with a chopped beats twist, which is meant to get you on your feet.Apart from a very brutal transition from second last to last, I quite like this one.I most probably will get a few sets recorded whilst here, so keep tuned.Playlist:
2016 My Friend (Extended Mix). EDX
2016 Wild Orchid (Main Mix). Spiritchaser, Angie Brown
2015 Keep Pushin' (Purple Disco Maschine Vox Mix). Boris Dlugosch, Purple Disco Maschine
2015 Eagle Eyes (Joe Stone Remix). Felix Jaehn, Linying, Lost Frequencies
2015 Everybody Get Up (David Morales House Mix). The Red Zone Project, Keith Anthony Fluitt, David Morales
2016 My Lovin (Original Mix). Milk & Sugar, Barbara Tucker
2016 Catch The Light (Deez Re-Wash). Demarkus Lewis, Martha Wash
2016 Tell Me no Lies (Original Mix). Max Zotti, Luca Guerrieri, Reith Fisher
2016 Do You (Jolyon Petch Vocal Mix). Saison, Jolyon Petch
2015 Soul Makossa (Money Freejak Remix). Yolanda Be Cool, Dcup
2016 I Believe (The Cube Guys Remix 2016). Happy Clappers
2013 If It Wasn’t for The Music (The Cube Guys Mix). Georgio Schultz, The Cube Guys
2011 Can’t Come Down (U-ness & Jedset Soulheaters Reprise). Stockholm Disco, JedSet, U-Ness
2010 We Love This Music (Soulmagic Deep Mix). Soulmagic
2013 I Wanna Dance with Somebody (David Morales Pride Anthem Mix). Barbara Tucker, The Cubes Guys
Highlights:Satisfied with its very current playlist and twisted semi-underground main floor feel. Check Wild Orchid, Eagle Eyes, Tell Me No Lies and Do you. And see what the Cube Boys can do with classics, it is quite clever. A très bientôt Xtian
8/28/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 45 seconds
2016 Aug The Greek House Collection (Music is My Shelter)
The Greek House Collection (Music is My Shelter) Second of a mini-series of Soulful House sets mixed in Greece during a break from it all. Took a while to finish it but here it is. Let’s first credit a friend of mine, Gilberto Blackmon (The Funky Blackman) whose podcast you will find here on Podomatic:http://funkyblackman.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-04T19_32_20-07_00 and on our Facebook Page site “House is a Journey”:https://www.facebook.com/MyHouseJourney/ As some may have noticed I have not touched any Soulful House for more than half a year. I could not even attempt to put any soulful sets together so bored and actually literally without any emotions about any soulful tunes I was listening to. Not receptive, no challenge and felt no purpose. Yet during my July break, whilst riding a bike in 37C heat, on a high gradient, suffering hell, I chose to listen to his latest set, deep & soulful and “Εύρηκα”... I finally got that warm feeling again, which can only be brought by listening to quality soulful deep house. Thank you Gilberto, without your help, this state of creative impotence could have lasted a lot longer. Oddly though I had a lot of new tunes to choose from this one contains a lot of oldies, can't figure out why but fun to hear them again. Playlist:
2008 Music Is My Shelter (Panevino Dub vs. Panevino Remix). Ray Paxon feat. Sybille & Freda Goodlett, Panevino
2014 I Feel (Spen, Thommy & Hudge Raw Allen Anthem). Ann Nesby, DJ Spen, Thommy Davis, Gary Hudgins
2012 Born to Flow (Shane D Remix). Groove Junkies, Baskerville Jones, Shane D
2015 You Are With Me (Original Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Steven Stone, Marc Evans
2010 Dr. Feelgood (DJ Meme Remix) [Xtian Feel Good Edit]. Groove Junkies, Diane Carter, Dj Meme
2012 Without You (Jamie Lewis Special WMC Master Mix). Jamie Lewis, Marc Evans
2009 Never Let U Back (Jedset Hit the City Lights Mix). U-Ness
2016 Set Me Free (Jedset Freedom Re-Touched).Richard Murray & Paul Deighton
2016 Turn You Up (Kelvin Sylvester Remix). Kenny Dope, Lee Wilson, Kelvin Sylvester
2002 Shine on Me (Bini & Martini Remix). Praise Cats feat. Andrea Love
2008 Never Enough (Original Mix). JedSet
2014 High Enough (Inaki Garcia Remix). Daniel Trim & Monica Mira feat. Maximilian G
Highlights:"Music is my Shelter" if you missed it, you are in for a treat.Numerous Marc Evans jams... I must be in the mood.And a few SoulHeat Records, U-ness and Jedset tunes straight out their Ibiza compilations, the one summer release I always look forward to.. A bientôt! Xtian
8/28/2016 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 34 seconds
2016 July The Greek House Collection (Soul Fever)
The Greek House Collection (Soul Fever) First of a mini-series of Soulful House sets mixed in Greece during a break from it all. Let’s first credit a friend of mine, Gilberto Blackmon (The Funky Blackman) whose podcast you will find here on Podomatic: http://funkyblackman.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-04T19_32_20-07_00 and on our Facebook Page site “House is a Journey”: https://www.facebook.com/MyHouseJourney/ As some may have noticed I have not touched any Soulful House for more than half a year. I could not even attempt to put any soulful sets together so bored and actually literally without any emotions about any soulful tunes I was listening to. Not receptive, no challenge and felt no purpose. Yet during my July break, whilst riding a bike in 37C heat, on a high gradient, suffering hell, I chose to listen to his latest set, deep & soulful and “Εύρηκα”... I finally got that warm feeling again, which can only be brought by listening to quality soulful deep house. Thank you Gilberto, without your help, this state of creative impotence could have lasted a lot longer. Mostly 2016/2015 tunes, one oldie and a triple Marc Evans because I always think of Marc Evans when I delve into Soulful. Playlist:
2015 Soul Fever (Max & Sims Remix). Max & Sims ft. Echodust
2016 Turn Me On (Original Mix). Terry Lex
2016 This Could Be Us (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). Tony Momrelle, The Layabouts
2016 Just Like That (Extended Mix). Raphaella, Midnight City
2015 Tenderness (Michele Chiavarini Remix). Michele Chiavarini, Aldo Bergamasco, Antonello Ferrari ft. Samantha Johnson
2016 Precious (Original Mix). AM2PM
2015 You Need Someone (Oli Hodges Remix). Maff Boothroyd, Oli Hodges
2014 Follow Your Heart (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper Director's Cut Signature Mix). Holly Johnson, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper
2015 Beneath The Crescent Moon (Kenny Carpenter Remix). Marc Evans
2016 Felt Like Heaven (Original Mix). TCM, Marc Evans
2008 Given Me Joy (Muthafunkaz 12” Mix). Marc Evans
2016 Feel So Alive (Staffan Thorsell Remix). Deep Grounder, Virag, Staffan Thorsell
2013 Stay (OtherSoul Re-Rub Bootleg) - hearthis.at. Dj Xenon Vs Danna Gray
2014 The Funk (Rafael Yapudjian Meets RyB Remix). Juan Diaz, Tanya Dream, Rafael Yapudjian
2015 Soul Fever (AM2PM Extended Mix). MP, AM2PM ft. Angie Brown, AM2PM
Highlight: Without a doubt the Hungarian Max & Sims’ rendition of “Soul Fever” is the absolute standout of the set. Stellar tune, Echodust is an amazing vocalist and the production of Director’s cut standard. I started the set with their remix and ended it with AM2PM’s version with a different vocalist which is not bad either. https://www.facebook.com/maxandsims/https://soundcloud.com/maxandsimshttps://www.beatport.com/artist/max-and-sims/376906 Both Marc Evans’ jams, “Beneath The Crescent Moon” and “Felt Like Heaven” are soulful house heaven with his unmistakable voice and inspired melodies. Marc Evans is the Barry White of this century and I actually rate him immensely higher as a singer song writer and producer, all in one go, with lyrics have meaning to boost his already immense talent. https://www.traxsource.com/artist/2165/marc-evanshttp://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/318/marc_evans_on_the_brink/https://www.facebook.com/marcavonevans Love Midnight City ‘s “Just Like That”, a gem of a happy tune, please go on traxsource and buy the release all remixes are perfection. https://www.facebook.com/Midnightcityukofficial/http://www.traxsource.com/artist/239946/midnight-city Finally, do not miss Deep Grounder’s “Feel So Alive”. Another great melody, another soulful pearl with again immaculate production. http://www.traxsource.com/artist/15401/deep-grounder A bientôt! Xtian
7/18/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
2016 July Summer Vibe Step 3 (Randomize)
Former last instalment of Beach/Pool tunes live from the Nysia pool in the island of Spetses, Greece. More rhythmic but still very sundrenched and Beach House. Similar format as step 1 and 2 new cuts of old favourites or brand new tunes buried in my hard drive. No other ambition but to entertain and hopefully make you feel the warmth of the Aegean sun. I will continue to clean up my hard drive for a couple then get into something more ambitious. Give it a listen Playlist:
2003 Elle (Criola Remix). DJ Gregory, Louie Vega
2016 Sun Goes Down (Unreleased Mix). Zsak, Crazibiza
2016 Blame It On The Boogie (OtherSoul Classic Mix). OtherSoul
2014 Put ‘em High (OtherSoul Mix). OtherSoul, Stonebridge
2016 Ride Like The Wind (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix). Christopher Cross, Joey Negro
2016 Sexual (Original Mix). Rescue
2009 Who Dares To Believe In Me (Martijn Ten Velden Remix). The Believers
2016 Move Your Body (Peter Brown Nu Remix). Grower, Peter Brown ft. Corey Andrew
2015 Your Loves Enough (original Mix). Lucius Lowe, Velma Dandzo
2015 Save The World (Original Mix). JedSet
2003 E Samba (David Penn Remix). Junior Jack
2016 Moving on Up (The Cube Guys Remix). Discorocks, The Cube Guys ft. Naika
2015 Hot Waves (Original Mix). Nicoran
I should be back with a last poolside mix before getting into something more serious. Xtian
7/11/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
2016 July Summer Vibe Step 2 (Normalize)
More Beach/Pool tunes live from the Nysia pool in the island of Spetses, Greece. Same format new cuts of old favourites or brand new tunes buried in my hard drive. No other ambition but to entertain and hopefully make you feel the warmth of the Aegean sun. I will continue to clean up my hard drive for a couple then get into something more ambitious. Give it a listen, this is not a hard one.. Playlist:
2016 House Delight (Original Mix). Terry Lex, Gianni N, The Ghetto Boys
2015 Gold Member (Original Mix). Me & My Toothbrush
2016 Ma Quale Idea (Jamie Lewis Sex On The Beach Mix). Pino D'Angio, Jamie Lewis
2016 Show Me Love 2k16 (Slava Dmitriev Remix). Robin S, Chris Montana, Slava Dmitriev
2016 Just Like That (Extended Mix). Raphaella, Midnight City
2012 Set Fire On the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg). Layabouts ft. Adele
2016 Caught Up (Nikos Diamantopoulos Remix). Mario Marques, CT Martin, Nikos Diamantopoulos
2015 Remember The Time (OtherSoul Back To 80s Mix). Michael Jackson, OtherSoul
2015 Like A Moth To A Flame_Original Mix. Kenny Summit
2016 When The Love Is Gone [Xtian Diamond Edit]. OtherSoul, Roberto Cantero
2015 Diamond Life (OtherSoul Diamond Mix). Louie Vega & Jay Sinister Sealee ft. Julie McKnight OtherSoul
2015 Lady (Levi da Cruz Deep Edit). Modjo
2014 Rapture (QH Retouch & OtherSoul Re-edit). Iio, Othersoul
2016 Fast Car (Grant Nelson Remix). Jonas Blue ft. Dakota
Step 3 coming up soon. Xtian
7/9/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2016 July Summer Vibe Step 1 (Equalize)
Getting into the holiday vibe.. Mixed in Spetses, Attiki, Ellada First step: equalize the mood and clean up my drive.. Beach sounds, easy on the ears, some new cuts of oldies, some recent releases. Not going to say much about it. If you feel like some fun and sundrenched sounds, this one is live from Spetses, Greece. Playlist:
2016 Rise (U&J Morning After Remix). U-Ness & JedSet
2016 Feels Like (Morning After Remix). U-Ness, JedSet
2015 Tom's Diner (Noface Remix).Suzanne Vega, Noface
2016 Good Times (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix). Ferry Ultra, Late Nite Tuff Guy feat. Boris Jennings
2016 In the Underground (Re-Tide Club Mix vs Re-Tide Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Mattei & Omich, Joe Smooth, Re-Tide
2016 So Hard (Original Mix). Angelo Ferreri
2016 Under Pressure (OtherSoul Classic Mix). Queen feat David Bowie, OtherSoul
2016 Ibiza Life (Tommie Cotton Sunset Vocal Mix). Twism & B3RAO, Groove N Soul
2016 Ma Quale Idea (Francesco Cofano Mix). Pino D'Angio, Francesco Cofano
2016 Hello (OtherSoul Remix). Adela, Othersoul
2015 Shelter (Original Mix). Crazibiza
2013 Silence (Mak Pap Seaside Remix). Sarah McLachlan
2016 Dancin' for My Life (Special Mix. Seb Skalski, Masta P, Michelle Weeks
I'll be back with Step 2 very soon. Xtian
7/7/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2016 April Trance Mission 05 (The 138 bpm Drop)
Resuming my Trance Mission with “The 138 bpm Drop” Balearic Trance Journey. Drop both your inhibitions and your gear and let the journey start! If you do not like real (but frenetic at times) bangin’ trance, I strongly suggest you give this one a miss… yet, you will have foregone quite a journey… Firstly, I have to thank Lars for giving me the inspiration to put this set together. Lars has been supporting this space for quite a while and has always commented (positively or not) when he sees a new upload. Recently, Lars contacted me when, in between my hiatus and completely uninterested with the current offering of traditional house, I uploaded the 2 Quanta of Solace. Once again he gave me the will-power to revisit that old love of mine, Trance, Progressive House or what I call Trouse. In the past, I have always chided from high bpm Trance. Anything over 130 and I would either never get there or prefer not to include it in any set. Partly for I felt it was frenetic and partly for I assumed I (and by extension) you were too old for it. The algorithm I use to choose a playlist in preparation for my sets is programmed by design to nicely keep tracks, keys, bpm and flavours in a tight range. And since I like to start slow to build up, I very rarely get to reach anything over 130 bpm. There is vast blog space on the Internet dedicated to the question “ Who is afraid of 138 bpm Trance?” There is even a label called “ Who is afraid of 138 bpm?”…. Well, in many ways, I am! This being said, in order to continue the Trance Mission and be true to the genre, I always knew I would eventually have to get over that fear.. I worked without the algorithm and here we are. Set is 80% over 132 bpm by DESIGN! Vielen Danke Herr Lars. This one (good or not) is for YOU! Sorry for all the florish but had all those dits and felt like trying them out.. Another reason to resume the mission, was a request I got a few weeks ago to play for Mardi Gras for a LGBTY party in Sydney. The request was flattering, yet due to not being in the right headspace at all and natural performance jitters, I chose not to consider it. I told the promoter that I would send him a demo of what I thought would be the right journey for such an event for the boys. Well, here it is! As a general comment, this set is very ornate. In many ways , it is more a case of Xtian trying to take stock of what he can do and tediously learn new tricks than anything else. But along the way I am putting out there all the new edits and mashups I have been toiling on, which might just be a bit TOO MUCH in one go considering my modicum of talent but it feels so good to have them out there and await your reaction and so good to have them safely saved and backed up on my HD for a future live set!As an added bonus (for me): after the mashup of Silence and Missing from a few years back, I have now semi-cracked a mashup and counter-mashup of Finally and Silence.. Yippee, I can finally rest. Obviously, not every track is fresh and current. For Trance is all about anthems and there are at the most 3 or 4 a year!I did try my best to include a few I never played before. As I had used a few current great tracks in the two previous Quanta and did not want to repeat myself ad nauseam, I decided to try out all the edits I have been working on in the past and had lost when my library got corrupted. Call it a bulk early release, other would call it premature ej...... but sorry I just had to.. Even more satisfying, almost all tracks are new Xtian Edits of mostly unkown remixes and , for better or for worse, you get the added bonus of a few of mashups I am quite happy with. Now close your eyes, imagine you bought a ticket for Ibiza, got yourself sorted and you are ready for a genuine balearic Trance journey.. DO NOT GET AFRAID WHEN IT GOES TO 138.. It is meant to! Playlist:
2015 Ibiza Bleeps (Radio Edit) [Xtian Balearic Rush Edit]. Chicane
2011 Offshore (Ferry Tayle Luminosity at Beach Remix) [Xtian Balearic Rush Edit]. Chicane
2011 Ibiza (Intro Mix) [Xtian CDM Edit]. Ray MD
1998 Who Do You Love (Chicane Edit).Jose Padilla ft .Angela John
2014 All The Little Things (Original Mix) [Xtian Otra Vez l'Amor Edit].The Thrillseekers, Sam Mitcham
2009 Kiss Me Here feat. Cristina Soto (Mike Efex Remix). Tritonal, Cristina Soto
2010 Saltwater (InnerSync Remix) [Xtian 4 the Love of Eivissa Edit]. Chicane
2015 Treasure (Johnston Kyau Albert Remix).Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston
2016 Silence 2016 (BeatQueche Remix) Xtian Balearic Rush Edit]. Delerium Ft Sarah McLachlan
2014 Silence (Ammu-Nation Trance Mix) [Xtian About U Mashup Edit]. Delerium ft. Sarah McLachlan, Samuele Sartini, Amanda Wilson, Kings of Tomorrow
2004 Silence (Above & Beyond's 21st Century Remix). Delerium ft.Sarah McLachlan
2016 Silence 2016 (BeatQueche Remix) [Xtian Balearic Rush Edit Rework]. Delerium ft.Sarah McLachlan
2016 Koori (Edu Remix. Vitodito, Takekawa
2015 Second Chance (Marway Remix) [Xtian Eivissa Mashup Edit]. Blood Groove & Kikis, Kings of Tomorrow, Amanda Wilson
2015 Track to Infinity (Original Mix. DJ Sveta ft. Alexsandra Mell
2016 You’ve Got the Love (DjTrovão Rocha Rework! Anthem Mix 2k16!) [Xtian How Deep Ballsy Mashup Edit]. Mark Knight, Florence And Machine @ hearthis.at, Calvin Harris & Disciples
2011 The Real Thing (Club Mix). Jerry Ropero, Ross Paterson, Kash
2016 Pasilda (Original Mix).Helena Legend
2012 Finally 2 Me (Frank Caro, Adria Alemany Edit) [Xtian About U Mashup Edit]. Thomas Gold, Kings of Tomorrow, Amanda Wilson, Julie McKnight
2015 Ibiza Strings (Radio Edit) [Xtian Balearic Rush Edit]. Chicane
2009 Poppiholla (Original Club Mix vs. Radio Edit) [Xtian Everyday Mashup Edit].Chicane, Motorcycle, Dajae
2011 We Control The Sunlight (Original Mix vs Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix). Aly & Fila Feat Jwaydan
2011 An Angel’s Love (Vocal Mix) [Xtian Balearic Rush Edit]. Alex M.O.R.P.H., Sylvia Tosun
2004 As The Rush Comes (Gabriel And Dresden Mix) [Xtian Enhanced Choral Canon Edit]. Motorcycle
Highlights:From 1998, "Who Do You Love" from Jose Padilla, Chicane was a baby and yet was given the honour to remix the Cafe del Mar legend.. great Balearic track, which took me ages to find again.."Kiss Me Here", old Tritonal fav of mine with a great built up and Christine de Soto amazing vocals.This year will see a LOT of "Saltwater" remixes as I think it is the 20th anniversary. I can't wait to see what comes as I believe that "Saltwater" is one track that has yet to get THE DEFINITIVE REMIX but in the meantime, I found this 2009 one give this anthem a bit of a kick.A very recent track from Above and Beyond "Treasure", DO NOT MISS.. Zoe Johnston whose voice you will recognize is just amazing. Great melodic trance.Then starts a "Silence" extravaganza.. None of those remixes are run of the mill ones, most are bootleg and ALL are my personal private edits and mashups. I obviously have overdone it. But now I have those files secured and backed up and I am ready to drop them any time.. Starts at 38:00, Mashup Silence/Finally (41:19) to end around 46:16."Koori" from Vitodito.. Japanese Trance.. Just because it is japanese.."Second Chance" from Blood , Grooves and Kikkis.. Do not love the track but I actually think I did a fair job with the "Silence" mashup (starts at around 58:32).A unknow trance remix of You've Got the Love" got the mashup treatment with "How Deep is Your Love" at !:04:54Could not have a balearic Trance journey without some latin rhythm and hence brought in a new remix of "Pasilda" from Helena Legend.Followed by another anthem but a completely new take with Kings of Tomorrow "Finally" in a totally different colour courtesy of Frank Caro and a private Xtian Edit, which I can live with and will use in live sets.. Tracks starts at 1:20:20 mashup at 1:22:02)Onto a Chicane medley, with a "Poppihola" mashup with Dajae's "Everyday My Life", which almost works.. So close but another one I will drop in live sets.. (Mashup starts at 1:29:40)Do not miss "An Angel's Love" from Alex M.O.R.P.H. ANTHEM... I had missed this absolute gem from 2011.. When Trance meets Classical I am completely in my element.. LOVE IT!Finishing with "As the Rush Comes" from Motrocycle, another anthem, but presenting my private edit, true to the original but if I may say maybe even more potent.. (Starts at 1:46:45) A bientôt I still have a Quantum to post but might take a little while. Xtian
4/17/2016 • 1 hour, 57 minutes, 29 seconds
2016 April Quantum of Solace (In the Air CX 134)
Second Quantum of Solace (In the Air CX 134) Refer to previous podcast for an update on my status. I mixed this second Quantum of Solace during an 8 hour flight. The only post-edit is the intro, in many ways unnecessary but I felt like tying the set up to the Quantum World. Furthermore, should you be a fervent follower, you have already endured many a time my love for intros.. Numerous Xtian edits, set mostly in the progressive house, trance space I want to stay in at the moment. And herein included quite of few 2015-2016 tunes, which is a bonus! A bit of sugar, some alternative tracks and quite a few on my personal high-rotation list . Enjoy! I have another quantum on my hard drive, mixed during the return flight. I will post it when I have some time. Some of the tunes featured are on my favourite current list:- “I Need You” from SK1- “Peace of Mind” and “Counting Down the Days”, not to miss very current trance/progressive gems from A&B.- “My Head is a Jungle” from the Dior advert with Emma Louise a great local vocalist from the indie scene. Playilst:
2016 Intro The Universe of Saltwater [Xtian Edit]. China, A Guy Called Gerald feat Jennifer Neal, Xtian
2015 I Need You (Frankstar vs SK1 Remix) [Xtian What If the Word Edit feat. Kareem Shabazz].SK1, Frankstar
2016 Sunlight (Jody Wisternoff Remix) [Xtian Key Shifted Edit]. Lane 8
2014 Tom's Diner.DJ Soulstar, Josée Hurlock
2016 Missing (Extended Mix) [Xtian What If The Word Edit feat. Kareem Shabazz].Kimberly Anne, Luca Schreiner
2015 Peace Of Mind (Thomas Schwartz Fausto Fanizza Remix). Above & Beyond, Zoe Johnston
2016 Counting Down The Days (Marsh Remix vs Above and Beyond Remix) [Xtian Edit].Above & Beyond, Gemma Hayes, Marsh
2016 Don’t Give Feeling( Alvaro Corz Booty) [Xtian Soundz 4 Z Love lil’ Edit]. to be found @ hearthis.at. Chicane feat. Bryan Adams vs. T. Tommy & Victor Perez
2015 Don't Give Up (Disco Citizens vs. Tomski Remix vs Chicane Reboot) [Xtian 4 Z Love Feeling Edit feat. DJ Chus & Karizma]. Chicane feat. Bryan Adams
2012 Touched (Original Club Mix) [Xtian Feeling Edit feat. DJ Chus]. EDX
2015 Face Of Summer (Club Mix). Armin van Buuren, Sarah de Courcy
2015 Something About You (Original Mix). Grum
2014 Back There (EDX's Dubai Skyline Remix).Calippo, EDX
2016 Crush (Groovefore Remix). Chris Rockford, Jennifer Paige
2015 My Head Is A Jungle (Friend Within Remix vs. MK Radio Edit vs. MK Area 10 Remix] [Xtian MegaMix Edit]. Wankelmut, Emma Louise
2015 I Need You (Original Mix).SK1
Hope you like it. A bientôt. Xtian
4/11/2016 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 22 seconds
2016 March Quantum of Solace (CX Lounge)
First Quantum of Solace (CX Lounge) I really should start with the simple fact that I have put myself on a hiatus..Several reasons for my current status:A) Life is currently non-linear and the pressure to keep this podcast up to what I believe should be my standards would not really bring any escape.B) I had found that laately what I uploaded was at best mundane. If I do not feel it, why should I do it? Furthermore I am currently over soulful house, I do need to really get very far away from it for a while to start feeling it again.C) I played a long set on New Years’s Eve and though not bad same non-urge to publish it.D) What happens once every two years, my library got corrupted. I had to bite the bullet and migrate to my new mac, having lost most edits and settings. To rebuild a library to the structure I need takes a lot of time and tagging and I simply do not have that luxury at the present time.But here I am, travelling overseas, facing lounge downtime, flight downtime, hotel room downtime, all those little quanta of Solace conducive to trying to redefine where I would like to be musically should life settle down a tad.My current headspace is progressive, ambient, trance-like and possibly harder-like in the near future.Playlist is approximate due to library corruption just when I had closed the set. The format is based around one or two keys, starts around 120 bpm to go to 136 and brings you down back to 122. A few on-the-fly edits, a very cheeky mashup I will get in trouble for (Rick Astley trancified really ;) and yes a bit of true trance..Absolutely 100% Live with all the traps inherent with such an endeavour where no post-edit is possible..Playlist:
2016 We Can Talk (Larse Dub) [Xtian Liberate Edit feat. Roubs].Satin Jackets, Emma Brammer
2016 Better off That Way (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2015 Back to Life (Hazem Beltagui Remix).Jennifer Rene, Somna
2015 My Paradise (Vintage Morelli Remix) [Xtian Core of the Doors Edit feat Goncalo, Dura, Oziriz].Jacqueline
2015 My Paradise (Original Mix) [Xtian Set Me Free Edit feat. Mr. V] .Jacqueline
2015 Hold That Sucker Down (Jerome Isma-Ae’s 10 Year Anniversary Mix) [Xtian Edit].Jerome Isma-Ae
2015 Survivor (Clarks Remix). Robert Nickson, Re:Locate, Sarah Russell
2015 Never Gonna Angel (Tuffcub Booty).Paul Van Dyk vs Rick Astley, Tuffcub
2011 For An Angel (Original LDL Club Mix) [Xtian Need to Feel Loved Edit feat. Floral]. Sonar
2015 I Need To Love Me [Renato Alvarez Tribal Mix]. Kings of Tomorrow feat April, Dj Renato Alvarez
2015 Offshore Latch (Discosid Mashup). Chicane & Stereo Jackers Vs Disclosure & Sam Smith
2016 Tokyo (Original Mix) [Xtian Finally Edit feat KOT]. Urban Rules
2015 How Long (Grant Nelson Club Mix). Sannie, Grant Nelson
2015 California Dreamin (Extended Mix).Freischwimmer
2015 Discopolis 2.0 (Club Mix ) [Xtian Diamond Edit] 1.Lifelike, Kris Menace
Will see where I go from here.Xtian
3/29/2016 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
2015 Dec I Play for Paris Pt.3
I Play for Paris Pt.3 Twisted Original Club, Progressive and Trance anthems and a couple of Rock ones! Fittingly starting with “Sympathy for the Devil”, diving straight into Progressive sexy house with a hint of Club House before a Progressive – Trance House climax. First time I get people to actually dance to my beloved Faithless, must have been the time when everything clicked and kicked in. One month ago some nihilistic losers butchered 130 women and men in Paris… Forget about the social media meltdown, France is my country and Paris my city. Whereas France is actually far from being the model country it aspires to be, by attacking “her” for being the “capital of prostitution and obscenity”, those bastards just proved that somehow those symbols of secularism and freedom are still alive and worth celebrating. Forward to a few days ago… I was unable to mix anything, which wasn’t dark and filled with anger for a month until we decided to have an impromptu party. The core nexus of friends who could make it facing Xtian who was wondering what would spark his muse and how he could get out of his negative loop and make himself and his friends happy. I played a 4 hour set, took about 20 minutes to get into it but once I found the right format for this forum it flowed. Got out of my spleen and played fun eclectic jams, old and new edits of tunes everyone knew but cuts they had not heard before. Whereas my usual format is to play current paid releases in whatever genre takes my fancy, I went into a “Richard Vasquez/Doctor Love” mode and played for me and for my friends. Four hours later, they were asking for more and pushing me to go harder and louder. Take that nihilistic butchers, this is our answer to your dead-end philosophy. Set is cut into 3 parts, slightly edited of what did not quite work live but true to the spirit of the night. Part 3 is simply the culmination of all that. Release! Playlist:
Sympathy for the Devil (Dani Hageman Club Mix). The Rollings Stones, Dani Hageman AKA Muzikjunki @ hearthis.at
Insomnia (Luis Sunday Future House Remix ). Faithless Luis Sunday @ hearthis.at
That Feeling (DJ Chus de Poniente 2010 Revisited Mix). [DJ Chus & The Groove Foundation
Take Over Control (MMXM Remix) . Afrojack Feat. Eva Simons MMXM @ hearthis.at
Hello (Joseph Juarez Saxo Mix). Adele, Joseph Suarez @ hearthis.at
How Deep I Need U (DAZZ Deeper Love VIP Bootleg). Calvin Harris vs. Calvo, Dazz @ hearthis.at
Lets Dance (Division 4s Serious Moonlight Radio Mix). David Bowie, Division4 @hearthis.at
Dont Leave Me This Way (Division 4 Radio Edit). Thelma Houston, Division4 @ hearthis.at
It's Not Right, But It's Ok (Massivedrum Riding On A Mash-Up). Carlos Silva vs. Whitney Houston DJ Carlo Silva @ hearthis.at
Because I Love You (12 Inch Mix). DJ Spen, Typheni
Soul Fever (AM2PM Extended Mix). MP feat. Angie Brown, AM2PM
Cocaine (iLicris Remix). Eric Clapton
Music Sounds Better With You (DAZZ 2k15 Remix). Stardust DAZZ @ hearthis.at
Lady (Levi da Cruz Deep Edit). Modjo, ??? @ hearthis.at
Summertime Sadness (DAZZ 2k15 Remix). Lana Del Ray, DAZZ @ hearthis.at
Uninvited Wreck (Handbag House Bootleg Mix). Miley Cyrus Vs. Freemasons, Handbaghouse @ hearthis.at
Uninvited_(Club Mix). Freemasons feat Bailey Tzuke
Miracle (Joseph Juarez Glam House Mix). Fragma @ DJ Oseph Suarez hearthis.at
Toca Deep Love (Discosid Mashup)(Radio Edit) . Fragma Vs Calvin Harris & Disciples Discosid @ hearthis.at
Calabria & King Of My Castle ( DJ Harmony Mashup). Criminal Vibes & Wamdue Project, Deejay Harmony @ hearthis.at
Rapture (Dance Extended Mix). ReUnited
Need To Feel Loved (MFP Revisited Mix). Reflekt feat Delline Bass, MFP @ hearthis.at
Still With Me (Disco Citizens Mix vs Van Hoog Edit0 [Xtian Edit]]. Chicane feat Bo Bruce
The Bridge (Chicane Rework). Jody Wisternoff feat Sian Evans
Insomnia 20 (Avicii Extended Remix). Faithless
God Is a DJ 20 (Tiesto Remix.). Faithless
Guitarra G (Funkagenda Redux) [Xtian God is a DJ Edit]. G Club Presents Banda Sonora
Highlights:Many cuts from a site which has replaced SoundCloud, called hearthis.at (https://hearthis.at/) Listing the artists who uploaded the cuts I played, check them out and follow them, immense pool of talent to discover for free.https://hearthis.at/6JvzgrcD/ (Dani Hageman AKA Muzikjunki) https://hearthis.at/luissunay/ https://hearthis.at/mmxm/ https://hearthis.at/josephjuarezofficial/ https://hearthis.at/nphwhgpf/ (Division4) https://hearthis.at/djcarlossilva/ https://hearthis.at/dazz/ https://hearthis.at/handbaghouse/ https://hearthis.at/kmbgr8jh/ (Discosid) https://hearthis.at/harmonydeejay/ https://hearthis.at/mulderfromparis/ (MFP) Got a few things done, which I did not quite feel like uploading, I should be ready in a few weeks.A bientotXtian
12/8/2015 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 14 seconds
2015 Dec I Play for Paris Pt.2
I Play for Paris Pt.2 Handbag House tunes bordering on lipstick Pop! Fittingly starting with “Too Young to Die” with a rather long medley of Moloko’s “Sing it Back” in the first third. At that stage, I had to attend to some social duties and cued what is one of my favourite tune to fill up the blanks. One month ago some nihilistic losers butchered 130 women and men in Paris… Forget about the social media meltdown, France is my country and Paris my city. Whereas France is actually far from being the model country it aspires to be, by attacking “her” for being the “capital of prostitution and obscenity”, those bastards just proved that somehow those symbols of secularism and freedom are still alive and worth celebrating. Forward to a few days ago… I was unable to mix anything, which wasn’t dark and filled with anger for a month until we decided to have an impromptu party. The core nexus of friends who could make it facing Xtian who was wondering what would spark his muse and how he could get out of his negative loop and make himself and his friends happy. I played a 4 hour set, took about 20 minutes to get into it but once I found the right format for this forum it flowed. Got out of my spleen and played fun eclectic jams, old and new edits of tunes everyone knew but cuts they had not heard before. Whereas my usual format is to play current paid releases in whatever genre takes my fancy, I went into a “Richard Vasquez/Doctor Love” mode and played for me and for my friends. Four hours later, they were asking for more and pushing me to go harder and louder. Take that nihilistic butchers, this is our answer to your dead-end philosophy. Set is cut into 3 parts, slightly edited of what did not quite work live but true to the spirit of the night. Part 2 is simply feel-good handbag house. Playlist:
Too Young To Die (Shane D Remix). Jamiroquai, Shane D @hearthis.at
Bring it Back Medley
Bring it Back (KA KAH Remix). Moloko, DJ Kah Kah @hearthis.at
Sing It Back (Boris Dlugosch Musical Mix). Moloko
Sing it Back through the Grapevine. Moloko vs Marvin Gaye Moloko, Piotr 1986 @ hearthis.at
Sing It Back (Michael Kaye Club). Reunited
Roxanne (Onno-B Extended Mix). Nadia Ali, Onno Boomstra @ hearthis.at
Flawless (Go to the City) [The Sharp Boys Hot Fridge Vocal Mix vs Original]. George Michael
Amazing (Original Mix). George Michael
Push The Feeling (Mark O Mariotti 2015 Remix). Nightcrawlers, Mark O Mariotti @ hearthis.at
Rolling In the Titanium (Handbag House Bootleg Mix). Adele Vs. David Guetta, HandBag House @ hearthis.at
Tell Me Why, Titanium (Xtan Edit). Supermode, Power Music
Billie Jean (Angelo Ferreri Jackin Dope Mix). Michael Jackson, Haas @ hearthis.at
Murder On The Dancefloor. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
King of My Castle (Le Boeuf Remix). Wamdue Project, LeBoeuf on Soundcloud
King of My Castle (Dex Diamond Vocal Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Wamdue Project feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn
Highlights: Many cuts from a site which has replaced SoundCloud, called hearthis.at (https://hearthis.at/) Listing the artists who uploaded the cuts I played, check them out and follow them, immense pool of talent to discover for free.https://hearthis.at/shaned/https://hearthis.at/djkakah/https://hearthis.at/piotr9861/https://hearthis.at/onnoboomstra/https://hearthis.at/markomariotti/https://hearthis.at/handbaghouse/https://hearthis.at/haas/https://hearthis.at/leboeuf/ The Dex Diamond remix of King of my Castle is an illegal download. Why do I mention it? Simply because it is NOT available for legal download anywhere. Though listed on ITunes, release is only available from iTunes Denmark, making it illegal here down under. What a complete nonsense from the majors! I even went through the trouble of contacting the artist to see how I could obtain the release legally to no avail.. Since I had paid for the tune in the past but can’t find it, I feel I have done all I could do. Pity, I only have the crap encoding version though.. Part 3 to be uploaded very soon!A bientotXtian
12/7/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 8 seconds
2015 Dec I Play for Paris Pt.1
I Play for Paris Pt.1Eclectic Lounge with a few unexpected finds and some very tongue-in-cheek pop mashups.. One month ago some nihilistic losers butchered 130 women and men in Paris…Forget about the social media meltdown, France is my country and Paris my city. Whereas France is actually far from being the model country it aspires to be, by attacking “her” for being the “capital of prostitution and obscenity”, those bastards just proved that somehow those symbols of secularism and freedom are still alive and worth celebrating.Forward to a few days ago… I was unable to mix anything, which wasn’t dark and filled with anger for a month until we decided to have an impromptu party. The core nexus of friends who could make it facing Xtian who was wondering what would spark his muse and how he could get out of his negative loop and make himself and his friends happy.I played a 4 hour set, took about 20 minutes to get into it but once I found the right format for this forum it flowed. Got out of my spleen and played fun eclectic jams, old and new edits of tunes everyone knew but cuts they had not heard before. Whereas my usual format is to play current paid releases in whatever genre takes my fancy, I went into a “Richard Vasquez/Doctor Love” mode and played for me and for my friends.Lots of repeats but somehow that’s how we felt! We wanted to feel good and were oh-so very ready to try our best. Four hours later, they were asking for more and pushing me to go harder and louder. Take that nihilistic butchers, this is our answer to your dead-end philosophy. Set is cut into 3 parts, slightly edited of what did not quite work live but true to the spirit of the night. Playlist:
Barber's Adagio for Strings. William Orbit, Albinoni
Need To Feel Loved (Original Mix) [Xtian Unclubbed Edit]. Zoe Durrant
Silence California (The Eagles vs Sarah McLachlan). Eagles, Delerium, DeeM @ hearthis.at
Sound of Silence (MASSA x Nouela Vocal Edit). Simon & Garfunkel @ hearthis.at
Waves (Onno-B Deeper Mix). Mr. Probz feat. Neenah @ hearthis.at
How Deep Is Your Love (Liva K Remix). Calvin Harris & Disciples @ hearthis.at
Twisted [Rapture]. DavidF, DeepAlexander & Nadia Ali @ hearthis.at
Missing (Division 4 Radio Edit). Everything But The Girl @ hearthis.at
The Cure & The Cause (The Control Freakz Bootleg). Fish Go Deep feat. Tracey K @ hearthis.at
All in My Head (Maxim Andreev Nu Disco Mix vs Original Mix) - Nadia Ali & Pang! Maxim Andreev @ hearthis.at
Trouble (OtherSoul Remix) - Leona Lewis, OtherSoul @ hearthis.at
Chessey Piano (Martin Depp Remix). Michael Johnston, Martin Depp
Do You Feel Me (City Soul Project Club Mix). NY's Finest, City Soul Project
Waves Medley
Hello Waves (Adele vs Mr Probz). ArMaestr0, Adele, Mr Probz @ hearthis.at
Anchor Waves (ColliXa Mashup). Coliixa, Tritonal vs. Mr Probz, Robin Schulz @ hearthis.at
Love Me like the Waves (Ellie Goulding Vs Mr. Probz) [Paolo Monti Mashup 2015]. Paolo Monti, Ellie Goulding, Mr. Probz @ hearthis.at
Hello Mr Probz (Waves mashup). DJJW, Adele, Mr Probz @ hearthis.at.
Highlights:Most cuts from a site which has replaced SoundCloud, called hearthis.at (https://hearthis.at/)Listing the artists who uploaded the cuts I played, check them out and follow them, immense pool of talent to discover for free.https://hearthis.at/deem/https://hearthis.at/zph9h4kq/ (MAD)https://hearthis.at/onnoboomstra/https://soundcloud.com/liva-khttps://www.facebook.com/livathinoskwnstantinoshttps://hearthis.at/davidf/https://hearthis.at/nphwhgpf/ (Division4)https://hearthis.at/thecontrolfreakz/https://hearthis.at/max.andreev.3/https://hearthis.at/othersoul/https://hearthis.at/armaestr0/https://hearthis.at/collixa/https://hearthis.at/fpjzt7k2/ (Paolo Monti)https://hearthis.at/janwillem.rijnbeekdjjw/ (Jan Willem Rijnbeek DJJW) Part 2 to be uploaded very soon! For the friends who joinded us and those who could not make it, I have cut and printed 30 CDJ, drop me a line and I will forward them to you as a memento. A bientotXtian
12/7/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 52 seconds
2015 Nov My Name is Deep. Just Deep
My name is Deep.. Just Deep…. If you are not into Deep House, forego this one but if you are partial to the Deeper vibe, check it out. Nothing else to add. It’s Deep, Just Deep. Playlist:
2013 I Wish You Were Here (Addex Remix). John Creamer & Stephane K feat. Nkemdi
2015 Can You Feel It (Original Mix). Lifekiss&Hoover
2015 Just Glow (Robert Maik 6AM Mix). Blackbird, Robert Maik
2013 Rise With You (Katoey Deep House Remix). Lazy Hammock, Katoey
2015 I Can Feel U (Original Mix). Demarkus Lewis
2015 The Manifest (Original Mix).. Till Von Sein, Mr. V
2015 Feeling Love (Original Mix). Elias Tzikas
2013 You And Me (Original Mix). Oscar Barila
2015 Soul Groove (Original Mix). Soledrifter
2013 Dreamz (Original Mix). Urmet K, Millie Mad Docks
2014 Sometimes (Karol XVII & MB Valence Present Jackspeare Remix). Hanna, Karol XVII & MB Valence, Jackspeare
2015 Crush (2015 Dub Mix. U-Ness, JedSet
2015 Passion (H@K Deep Mix). Petros Mitolis, H@k
Highlights: “I Wish You Were Here”:.John Creamer & Stephane K’s deep rub of one of my all time favourite tune. The remix is very allusive of the original melody, a true dub, with the perfect F#m synth pads uniquely suited for Deep House.. https://pro.beatport.com/artist/john-creamer-and-stephane-k/34975https://www.facebook.com/John-Creamer-Stephane-K-107068669327742/ With “Can You Feel It”.. we are going on the darker side of deep house yet staying with grove and a very simple piano tune.. https://soundcloud.com/lifekissandhooverhttps://www.facebook.com/lifekisshooverhttps://pro.beatport.com/artist/lifekiss-and-hoover/293626 “Just Glow” recent release from Purple Music Jaimie Lewis label.. Check it out. Simple pads by very subtle percussions and that ominipresent deep house bass groove.. Pure Dope!https://pro.beatport.com/label/purple-music/784 “Rise With You”. Please check out Lazy Hammock site.. Cool artist. An example of sexy underground house with an ever so subtle sax mixed in the deep house rhythm..http://www.lazyhammock.co.uk “I Can Feel U” from Demarkus Lewis to show how deep house is simple.. Couple of vocals, bassline, beats and here we go, the atmosphere is set and your head starts bobbing. One of the main producer of Jackin’ House, from Dallas, a very talented man. https://soundcloud.com/demarkuslewishttp://demarkuslewis.com “The Manifest” from Till Von Sein feat. Mr. V.. Everything I love about Deep House.. and Mr V’s voice to boot. Both tell you the story of how they met her, how they met House.. It is their manifest, do not miss it.. https://soundcloud.com/tillvonseinhttps://www.facebook.com/tillyjam “Feeling Love” been buying quite a bit from Elias Tzikas.. Quality guaranteed. Greek born but based in the UK, Elias is a dj/producer at Noir Music, lable which only releases quality depe house music. Feeling love is a darker mood tune with sexy written all over it. https://soundcloud.com/eliastzikashttps://pro.beatport.com/artist/elias-tzikas/18951https://www.facebook.com/djEliasTzikashttps://pro.beatport.com/label/noir-music/6239 "You And Me" from Oscar Barilla. A very deceptive simple construction but should you listen to this track with headphones, you will see how multi-layered it really is. I could not find a lot of info about the artist, dig deeper.. https://pro.beatport.com/artist/oscar-barilla/252707 “Soul Groove”. Soledrifter is part of the Large Music stable. Originally from Moscow, Russia, now living in Canada, Dmitry Meshcheryakov releases very intricate and well produced deep house jams. Another deep tune with attitude and funk.. I love out it is all “produced” “made”.. Nothing sampled here.. https://www.facebook.com/djsoledrifter/https://pro.beatport.com/artist/soledrifter/200521 “Dreamz” Originally form Estonia, Urmet K is based in London is a young deep house producers to follow. It is at the very congruence of deep and progressive.. I absolutely love this sounds.. It moves me like no other genre does. An for me uniquely European sound. https://soundcloud.com/oh-records-stockholm/ohr013-urmet-k-feat-millie-madhttps://soundcloud.com/ukatworkhttps://www.facebook.com/urmetkermann/ “Sometimes” from two of my favourite deep house polish producers, Karol XVII & MB. I love what they do and tend to buy what they release without hesitation. It is complex and another track to listen to with headphones on. But if you do not get this, you do not quite really get what deep house can do to brain and soul.. https://soundcloud.com/karolxviimbvalencehttps://www.facebook.com/KarolXVIIandMBValencehttps://pro.beatport.com/artist/karol-xvii-and-mb-valence/18158https://www.traxsource.com/artist/87684/karol-xvii-and-mb-valence With “Crush” from my friends U-ness and Jedset, I felt it was time to lighten the mood.. I love what they both do.. It is always high quality NEVER boring and with this little dub I had the chance to give them a shout-out out in a deep set, which is rarely were they venture.. https://soundcloud.com/soulheat-recordshttps://www.facebook.com/U-Ness-8589064359/https://traxsource.com/artist/11772/u-nesshttp://traxsource.com/artist/11717/jedset Wrapping it up with “Passion” from German Greek Producer Petros Mitolis, whom I hope I can call my friend as well. High quality release all the time and usually there is ALWAYS a hint of sexy in his house. Much respect. I wanted to finish with something clever, deep, sexy and perfectly produced.. This was the tune and knowing the artist, gave me the extra motivation to get it there… Because Petros those beats at the start of the tune, could not get the to synch no matter how hard I tried.. http://traxsource.com/artist/51064/petros-mitolishttps://soundcloud.com/teneighteenhttps://www.facebook.com/Petros-Mitolis-194431007259010/ Going overseas for a short trip. Usually it means catching up with a lot of newly released music, listening to a lot of podcasters I follow and trying to find some inspiration to put something original together. We shall see. A bientot Xtian
11/5/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 13 seconds
2015 Nov Deep n' Twisted
Deep n’ Twisted I had to depart from the soulful vibe I was in and turned to some iconoclast and eclectic deeper cuts I had on the hard drive. It is chilled, somewhat Deep and slightly Twisted. Please consume without pre-conceived expectations. Just let this one roll.. Playlist:
2014 Touch Me (Mario Chris Remix). Jerry Ropero, Tom Novy, Tom & Jerry, Abigail Bailey
2013 Spread Love (Holmes Price Remix). P A U L I E
2015 Milagro (Original Mix). DJ Meme, Bazzo Ruthel
2013 Lovely Mistake Part 2 (Chris Deepak Remix). Dimi Stuff, Natalia Tsalli
2015 Trippin (Mickey Remix). Shameboy, Max Marshall
2015 My Dream (Original Mix). Seb Skalski
2015 Booty Angel (Jimpster Remix). Till Von Sein, Kid Enigma, Jimpster
2015 The Beat Inside. Soledrifter, Marck Jamz
2013 Why Cant We Live Together (Original Mix). Timo Jahns
2015 Sound From The Second Floor (DJ Meme Reconstruction) [Xtian Edit]. Vincent Ache, DJ Meme
2015 Coming Back To You (Original Mix). Yotto
2015 Light Up the Night (Original Mix). DEF
2015 Anyway I Want (Purple Velvet Remix). Navarro, DJ Fudge, Purple Velvet
2015 Drive Me Crazy (Deep Mix) [Xtian Edit feat. Mr V]. Dan Mela, Lady Blacktronika, Deep
Highlights: Starting with a different take on a House classic “Touch Me”.. Just to ease you in and get your attention. Check Jerry Ropero and Abigail Bailey facebbok pages for further info:https://www.facebook.com/jerryroperoentertainment/?fref=tshttps://www.facebook.com/abigail.bailey.18?fref=ts “Spread Love” included for the driving bassline which I attempted to be the common thread on the set. PAULIE fb page if you feel like knowing this artist better : https://www.facebook.com/pauliemusicfactory “Milagro” a very Brazilian number from DJ Meme, loving the dubbed vocals.https://www.facebook.com/DJ.Meme/?fref=tshttps://soundcloud.com/dj-meme “Lovely Mistake Part 2” dropped for it its easy deep house groove. Been buying a lot of Chris Deepak remixes lately, great talent from Greece.Chris Deepak on soundclound https://soundcloud.com/chrisdeepak “Trippin” to dive into something a bit more progressive but still light and deep. Straight into the great Pole Seb Skalski's take on the house classic of MLK “ I Have a Dream”.. It is deep, has rhythm and fits perfectly with what I like to listen to as chillout.https://soundcloud.com/seb-skalskihttps://pro.beatport.com/artist/seb-skalski/60322 With the Jimpster track “Booty Angel” , you know we are in deep house territory.. But the track is twisted with a some very ethereal vocals intertwined with a rap NYC chorus.. try it..https://soundcloud.com/jimpsterhttp://www.freerangerecords.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/jimpster.freerange “The Beat Inside” another true deep house funky number but not quite as easily savoured as the previous ones.. It is about finding the Beat inside of you ;0.https://soundcloud.com/soledrifterhttp://www.traxsource.com/artist/90838/soledrifterhttps://www.facebook.com/djsoledrifter Timo Jahns’ take on “Why Can’t We Live Together?” is just one of those tunes, where you feel you know the melody but are kept wanting and then BOOM, chorus comes and you just get the structure.. Enjoy!https://soundcloud.com/timojahns “Sound From The Second Floor” the true deep house jam I love and DJ Meme on the remix.. I added the vocal from “Why Can’t We Live Together?” just because I could and thought not bad Xtian, not bad… Yotto’s “Coming Back to You” just continuing the deep house vibe.. Great production and if you pay attention clever percussions..https://soundcloud.com/yottohttps://www.facebook.com/yottomusichttps://pro.beatport.com/artist/yotto/114140 “Light Up the Night” deep, dark hip-hop feel.. What’s not to like?? Good track do not miss it.. This is clever House.. “Anyway I Want” deep and twisted.. Exquisite production but you need to get into the deep groove frame of mind to appreciate it..https://soundcloud.com/dj-fudgehttps://www.facebook.com/DJ.FUDGE.OFFICAL And wrapping the set up with my edit of “Drive Me Crazy” I really do like that Deep Shit….https://soundcloud.com/msladyblacktronika Will back soon A bientôt Xtian
10/31/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 2 seconds
2015 Oct Spring is Coming Ep.2
Spring is Coming Ep.2 Very ambivalent as to whether this episode ought to have been uploaded at all.. Continuing in the spirit of the previous episode as I endeavour to slowly get into the soulful, sunnier vibe of the Australian springtime. Nothing really special but handpicked tunes, some of which I possibly dropped too recently but felt like giving them a second chance.. This set is certainly not required listening. In the same way that a biography of say Stephen Fry is not required reading but is still an entertaining read, this set should be a bit of fun to have in the background. I have all those unplayed recent soulful tunes in my hard drive. Before I delve into something deeper and probably more challenging, I need to patiently go down the list and try a few tunes for a planned rooftop party in December. Therefore, grab yourself a book and a drink and give those mostly current tunes a go. Playlist:
2015 Burn So Deep (Sandy's Deep Burn vs. Sandy's Disco Burn). Kings Of Tomorrow, April
2015 Midnight People (OtherSoul Club Mix). Preslava Peicheva, OtherSoul
2011 Get Up (Original Mix). DJ Fudge
2015 Good Love (Original Mix). Soulmagic, Terri B!
2015 Turn Me Out (Jay C & Matt Moore Remix). AM2PM, Matt Moore
2014 Outside (OtherSoul HouseCafé Sunny Mix). Calvin Harris feat Ellie Goulding
2015 Pushing On (Rob Hayes Classic Remix). Matt Early, Laura Jackson, Rob Hayes
2014 Dark Horse (OtherSoul Erotic Mix). Katy Perry feat Juicy J
2015 Good Vibes (Original Mix). Shane D
2015 Inside The Groove (Tribute Mix Extended). Tommy Vee, Marc Evans, Sheree Hicks
2015 Take Me To Church (OtherSoul HouseCafé Summer Mix). Hozier
2013 Let It Be (Nimble Digits Nineties Touch Mix). Groove Junkies, Diane Carter, The Beatles
2011 I Need To Love Me (Sandy Rivera's Club Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April
Highlights: Set starting and ending with Sandy Rivera/KOT with April on the vocals.. Quality guaranteed. “Burn So Deep” has just been released and is riding high on the Traxsource chart.https://soundcloud.com/sandy-rivera The OtherSoul remixes are (as usual) absolutely fantastic but I did dop them recently.. Hozier’s Take me to Church is something I discovered thanks to Richard Vasquez.. Thanks Richard!Richard Vasquez is here at http://richardvasquez.podomatic.com/OtherSoul remixes free for dl on https://hearthis.at/othersoul/ A gospel version of “Let it Be” by Groove Junkies… Had to give it a spin! Grrove Junkies More House Records label on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/morehouserecords. A bientôt with Episode 3 on the way or more probably something different as I am a bit jaded with Soulful House .Once done it will be time to take my Journey to another side of House music. Xtian
10/20/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 25 seconds
2015 Oct Spring is Coming Ep.1
Spring is Coming Ep.1 As some may know, I am based down under in Melbourne and Spring is coming.. If it were not for the Carnival to come, the blooming flowers, my debilitating hay fever would remind me that come October, SPRING IS NIGH! With Spring comes the urge to listen to easy soulful, pool-side tunes.. and here they are. Not going to wax lyrical about this one, it is just a simple, effortless, catchy vocal House. If you are looking for underground, progressive tunes, come and visit this page another time OR scroll down, I promise, those are there as well ☺.. Quite happy to have kept it current. Playlist:
2014 In the Beginning (Original Mix). Tony's Wayback Machine
2014 The Real Thing (Original Mix). Superdisko feat Juan Pacifico
2015 Come Back Baby (Original Mix) [Xtian edit]. Flush
2015 Surrender Yourself (Original Mix). The Checkup
2015 Share a Little Love (UNess JedSet SoulHeaters Mix). Bruno Kauffmann, Michael Ashanti
2015 Over (Chris Sammarco Remix). Wayne Dudley, AM2PM, Chris Sammarco
2015 What I Like (Original Mix).Deux, David Penn, Toni Bass
2015 Josephine (Eric Kupper Vocal Mix). Ferrari, Bergamasco, Marc Evans, Eric Kupper
2015 When The Heartache Is Over (OtherSoul HouseCafé Mix). Tina Turner, OtherSoul
2015 Thankful (Original Mix). Soulful Session, Cheryl Lee
2013 I Never Thought I’d See the Day (Fran Diaz & Carlos Yedra Remix). Sade, OtherSoul
2015 Secret Love (Shane D Remix). Soul Divine, Shane D
2015 Can't Stop (Original Mix). Doorly, Rae, Davos
Highlights: The two OtherSoul bootleg remixes are fab. OtherSoul have moved their catalogue from Soundcloud to hearthis, here is the address.Loving the “Come Back Baby” from Flush perfectly summarizing the intent of the set.As for “Josephine”, it sound so much like a Knuckles production! Obviously Kupper and Frankie were house brothers. Will be back soon with Episode 2 A bientôt Xtian
10/17/2015 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 18 seconds
2015 Sept Let's Play!
Let’s Play! A bit of background: Location: household, Melbourne, Australia.Date: 19-09-15 first day of mid-term holidays.Temper Gauge: immediate risk of major family breakdown! First day of holidays and tempers were at breaking point! Kids complaining they were bored, Spouse close to losing it having to pick up everyone’s mess lying around, pleading for help and getting blank hostile gazes as only responses... I propose to put some music on.. The communal answer I get is: “You haven’t done anything fun for aaaages “.. Daggers straight to my parental, spouse and music lover heart! I rig up the full DJ set-up, connect the lasers and lights, pump up the volume and start playing something I had half put together during my travels.. Having in mind that they wanted something new but not just new, that they NEEDED something fun and uplifting, sing-a-long and dance-a-long tunes, I shifted to trusted classics of 2007/2009, chose those uplifting progressive trance keys which induce wellness and movement, span and watched… Devices were slowly put down, lips started humming and eventually singing and when I saw my wife’s hands starting to move to the music I knew I had them on the correct path of unplugging from their chores, IPhones, IPads and IMacs to just PLAY and enjoy the moment. They were hearing tracks they knew and some they didn’t. Got their ears full of the Chicane, Kaskade, Deadmau5, Calvin they are perfectly entitled to ache for but also willingly discovered new tunes they were dancing to with a smile on their faces. Crisis averted. This is what music does… it heals.. Playlist:
2015 The Bridge (Anjunadeep 07 Mix). Jody Wisternoff feat. Sian Evans
2015 The Bridge (Chicane Rework) [Xtian Added Keys Edit]. Jody Wisternoff feat. Sian Evans
2008 Come Fly Away (Soha And Adam K Remix). Benny Benassi feat. Channing
2008 Deep At Night (Adam K Soha Remix). Ercola & Heikki L
2007 Finished Symphony (Deadmau5 Remix) (Xtian Hallelujah Edit feat. Candi Staton]. Hybrid
2008 4 AM (Adam K Soha Mix). Kaskade
2008 Angel on My Shoulder (EDX's Belo Horizonte at Night Remix). Kaskade
2009 Saltwater 2009 (Paul Ricon Remix). Chicane feat Marie Brenhan
2009 Bruised Water (Michael Woods Full Vocal vs. Mischa Daniels Club Remix). Chicane feat. Natasha Bedingfield
2013 Phantom (Original Mix) [Xtian God is a DJ Edit]. Fehrplay
2015 Insomnia 2. 0 (Avicii Extended Remix) {Xtian Shifty Edit]. Faithless
2015 How Deep Is Your Love (Disciples & Unorthodox Remix vs. Extended Mix) [Xtian Mash]. Calvin Harris & Disciples
2015 Over Now (Darone Remix). eSquire feat. Polina Griffith
Highlights:I will start with Adam K & Soha.. Two Canadian producers and remixers with a distinct trance/prog uplifting feel. The right touch and the perfect keys to turn a good tune into greatness! I could very well have dropped their recent “ I Need to Feel Loved” remix but thought trusted and less current tracks would do the job nicely. You cannot listen to their remixes and not want to move! Internet resources:https://www.facebook.com/adamkandsohahttps://www.mixcloud.com/Soha/http://djadamk.com/https://soundcloud.com/adamk “The Bridge” from Jody Wisternoff. I have written it previously and will repeat that is it most probably the best progressive track of the year. AnjunaDeep and Chicane on the re-rub. I had a bit of a play on the fly with the Anjuna keys on top of the amazing Chicane remix, worked a treat on the intro but shifted a bit on the next break. Pity about that but DO NOT MISS the Chicane remix, it is pure bliss! Deadmau5 “Finished Symphony”: dropped it for the kids, added the Candi Staton dub on top and it worked!!! I could see they knew what they were listening to in the background and one day I will actually use this setup live to get into the Larse remix on this amazing tune. Can’t wait to see how vintage clubbers would react! Not writing anything on the Kaskade and Chicane jams, dropped them because the family loves them and what I had on the original playlist was too hard for my purpose. From there I wanted to shift back to current tunes. The Fehrplay tune bridged the set towards Avicii’s take on Faithless’ Insomnia to peak into Tranceland.. God is a DJ indeed J. From there had to bring it down, with lo and behold my first EVER Calvin Harris drop, his new single “How Deep is Your Love”. Mashed up the two main remixes to give a bit of extra flavour and quietly daydreamed of Gigi Haddid moves... Not that I do not like the Calvin but obviously we are not connecting that much. My kids absolutely loved it, Viv thought it sounded a bit R&B but she was still smiling! Wrapped it up with the Darone’s remix of “Over Now”, maybe pushing it to an overly commercial closing but they were all humming the main chorus, so mission accomplished. I have a few sets tucked away I really should upload and therefore will be back in true house mode very shortly. Hope I bring a smile to your faces and Let’s Play! A bientot Xtian
9/20/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
2015 Aug SoulfuLips (Club Edition)
“A little bit of House, A little bit of Disco, that’s all we need, that’s all we need” SoulfuLips (The Club Edition) Another summer soulful vocal mix upload, same format and mostly current tune restrictions. Beware! This one will make you want to rise up and DANCE!It is a happy mix sure to pick you up if you have the blues.. Put it on and let the music play!More focused than the previous one but with a double (“I Feel”).. I dropped the ball on that one but the second remix was just the disco vibe I was going for… Playlist:
2015 Move Me (Original Mix). The Checkup
2014 It's Alright (Jerome Robins Groove Remix). Sterling Void, David Morales
2014 I Feel (Sahib Muhammad Original Mix). Ann Nesby, DJ Spen
2014 It's You (Mousse T.'s Discotronic Mix). FCL
2014 Running To Love (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Steven Stone, Andrea Love
2015 Pennies From Heaven (The Night Remix). Kevin Saunderson, Inner City
2015 Woman (Micky More & Andy Tee Vocal). Danny Losito, Kareem Shabazz, Micky More, Andy Tee
2015 Winter Dreams (I Remember) (Richard Earnshaw Remix). DJ Groove, AM2PM, Richard Earnshaw
2014 Creeping In the Dark (Grant Nelson Remix). Majestic & Jungle 70
2014 I Wonder (Full Vocal Mix). Soulmagic
2014 I Feel (DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Gary Hudgins Remix).Ann Nesby, DJ Spen
2011 Look a Little String of Life (MikeandTess Mash Up Edit ). Domu pres Pete Simpson feat. Kathy Brown
2008 Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own) (Full vocal Mix). Soul Central feat. Kathy Brown
Set is peppered with the A.B.O.H Da House sample “A Littl Bit of House” Highlights: Do not know where to start… Set is FULL of diva songs, take your pick.. I love “Creeping in the Dark”.. Mixing House and UK Hip Hop.. Only Grant Nelson can achieve this magic fusion. I remember listening to the world exclusive on Housecall (www. housecallfm.com) and immediately pre-ordering it on Itunes. Hip Hop, soulful with a very slight garage feel. Grant Nelson magic! Ann Nesby/Spen “ I Feel” is as good soulful house currently on release. The first remix from Jerome Robbins is pure soulful sound, vocal in front, big funky baseline, with a distinct gospel vibe.. Respect! The second one (DJ Spen, Thommy Davis & Gary Hudgins Remix) is straight out of the 80’s disco book with a Giorgio Moroder sound, which I am sure is not fortuitous. “It’s You” have always loved the track since I first heard it a few years ago. Mousse T gives it a little disco up feel. I would entice you to look on the Defected video feel for a live rendition of “It’s You” at Sonar 2014 in Barcelona.. I was there, seeing a crowd off realizing what a live vocal sound can bring in terms of emotions and swag was unforgettable.. Vocalist being more than cute might have played a role as well. “Running to Love” what more can I write but Andrea Love as a vocalist, Steven Stone and Earnshaw on the production table.. House does not get better and this track is well within my top 5 soulful tracks of the last couple of years. “Pennies from Heaven”, another track, another soul diva but all packaged with the edginess of Inner City and Kevin Saunderson. And they avoided the omnipresent distorted bass we hear everywhere else!https://soundcloud.com/kevinsaunderson “Woman” maybe the most interesting soulful release of 2015.. I love the vibe, I adore the remix package (and will use other remixes shortly), useless to say that I love the adlib lyrics ( straight out of the Xtian house book ;) .. Possibly the track belonged in another mix, be I would dance to it sandwiched as it is between two house bangers and I could not sit on this massive track any longer!! So I am asking you “ What if the word was a Woman?”https://soundcloud.com/djmickymore/micky-more-andy-tee-davide-domenella-dynamite-out-24072015http://www.traxsource.com/artist/158811/andy-teehttp://www.traxsource.com/artist/4473/micky-morehttp://www.traxsource.com/artist/16039/danny-losito “Winter Dreams (I Remember).”. AM2PM who I love since their mini-mix on House call fm.. British duo, pure quality, check their soundcloud page.. And Richard Earnshaw on the rerub.. Class!AM2PM Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ampm-liveRichard Earnshaw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/earnshawmusic “ I Wonder” from Soulmagic, another happy mood. Soulmagic released “Someone Like You” in 2012 and track became one of the house track of the new millennium. Talented duo from Denmark, they just master that full, happy, soulful house sound!Soulmagic SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/soulmagicrecSoulmagic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulmagicdk?_rdr=pSoulmagic Traxsource: https://www.traxsource.com/artist/253/soulmagic “Look a Little String of Life”.. Mashup from Mikeand Tess.. Pure genius, this is what a mashup should be… Been saying it, those two guys are immensely talented.https://soundcloud.com/mikeandtess Closing the set with a house anthem.. from way back.. Another Diva, Kathy Brown.. Do not tell me you did not get the itch to dance!!I will be back continuing the SoulfuLips Sessions soon, most probably after a little detour into a trance/progressive special set for the family before setting off for another trip to the middle kingdom.. A bientôt Xtian
8/9/2015 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 58 seconds
2015 July Soulfulips Bar Grooves Edition
SoulfuLips (Bar Grooves Edition)Still riding on my holiday vibe, I felt it was time to revisit soulful house. Soulful tracks were beginning to accumulate in my hard drive and I thought it was time to present it in a series of sets.I am attempting to offer a classic soulful mood using mostly current releases. First one in the SoulfuLips series, the Bar Grooves Edition. Looking at the playlist with 8 2015 tracks, a couple of late 2014 releases, I feel I stayed within my format. I also included a couple of mashups gems from Mike and Tess.Set does lose focus and oomph midway but nothing can be perfect. Playlist:
2015 Where do I Belong? (Original Mix). Purple Disco Machine
2015 Song for O (Original Mix) [Xtian King of My Castle Mash]. Purple Disco Machine
2015 What Do You Want. Miguel Migs feat. Meshell Ndegeocello
2014 Everywhere (Panda Remix). MYNC, Mario Fischetti, Deborah Cox, Panda
2012 I Love Rolling Stone (Mikeandtess Mash Up). Dolls Combers & The Temptations
2015 You're Gonna Miss My Love (Original Mix) . Hedi Benromdan
2015 Sweet Baby (Richard Earnshaw Big Vocal Mix). Cool Million
2008 Don't Lose The Magic (David Morales Club Mix). Shawn Christopher
2015 Feels Like Heaven (Main Remix). Joi Cardwell, Lem Springsteen
2015 A Gentlemans Song FK (Mark Di Meo Soulful Mix) [Xtian I Love Edit]. Mark Di Meo
2011 Love Will Rock With You (Mikeandtess Mash Up ). Tikyo & Carlos Vargas feat. Michael Jackson
2015 Something About You (Steve Mac Vocal Revision). Jamie Lewis (UK)
2014 Dontcha Wanna Dance (Julius Papp Vocal Remix). Cool Million feat. Marc Evans
2012 I'm Every Woman (The Checkup remix). Whitney Houston
Highlights: Love the 2 initial Purple Disco Machine tracks. PDM is definitively the revelation of 2014. Fresh funky, disco and sometimes soulful vibe, with impeccable german production. And I do not mind my mashup attempt introducing one of my fav track King on my castle on top of their Song of O.Please check up PDM SoundCloud and Facebook pages (https://soundcloud.com/purplediscomachine) (https://www.facebook.com/purplediscomachine) and buy their music. “What Do You Want” Miguel Migs cannot do anything wrong and I love when he departs from strict deep sounds. SoundCloud page (https://soundcloud.com/miguelmigs1). Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/DJMiguelMigs).2 gems from Mike and Tess (https://soundcloud.com/mikeandtess ). I have been using a lot of their mashups lately. Incredibly talented French duo, most of their tracks available as free downloads on SC. Their take on the Temptations/Doll Combers mash is remarkable and even if it brought the original mood of the set down, I still enjoyed dropping it. The MJ mash is not mad either.“A Gentleman’s Song FK” from Mark di Meo is the absolute stand out of the set. The song, which I believe refer to Frankie Knuckles, has the FK feel and is impeccably constructed. The way every instrument is introduced, very similar to a jazz or a classical construction is truly sublime. Mark di Meo on Soundcloud Page (https://soundcloud.com/markdimeo) and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/markdimeofan)“Something About You” from Jamie Lewis (UK) is purely a result of serendipity. I misspelled Jaime Lewis (Purple Music) on Traxsource and it returned Jamie and this very good soulful track. Jamie Lewis (UK) on Traxsource (https://www.traxsource.com/artist/201511/jamie-lewis-uk)Closed the set with a free download from the Checkup, done at the time of the death of Whitney Houston as a tribute.. Good stuff.. Go to their traxsource page (https://www.traxsource.com/artist/184310/the-checkup) and buy some music. I will be back soon with another instalment of SoulfuLips. A bientot Xtian
7/22/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 20 seconds
2015 July Time to Party (عيد مبارك)
The idea for the set came from looking at my podomatic stats with thousands of downloads and plays from Egypt, Turkey, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.. I thought I would give something back for all of the encouragements I have received from you. Therefore I thought that after a month of fasting, it was high time to offer some of my followers the music they need to finally party! Eid Mubarak! عيد مبارك So Guys and Girls.. 5 hours of party tunes.. Starting slow but If you time it right you can get the set to coincide with the sunset and go straight into a disco, beach house party. Have fun! To make it clear I have my issues with all religions but those issues are not specific to any and observing peacefully an important tenet of ones’ faith is a choice I fully respect. Playlist:
2000 Last Kiss ((Xtian Edit). Ishtar
2006 Here Comes the Sun (Francois K. Remix). Nina Simone
2012 Sands of Arabia (Skandelos Remix). Javi Enrrique, Ali Mans-Ch
2015 House Is A Feeling (Original Mix). Serial Thrilla
2015 You Know I Love Music. Alex Herrera
2010 We Get Just Fine (Mikeandtess mash up). kemal feat Mary J. Blige
2013 Up The Sky (Original Mix). Nikos Diamantopoulos, Elena
2015 Funky Fresh (Original Mix). Gussy
2014 All I'm Sayin' (Original Mix). Allovers, Lisa Shaw
2000 El Ritmo De Verdad (Extended). Lego
2013 Frozen (OtherSoul Remix). Madonna
2014 For Those We Love (Original). Marc Cotterell, Tears Of Velva
2015 Is It Love? (GT & Wildfire Mix). Chili Hifly
2014 Children (Othersoul New Era Mix). Robert Miles
2014 Groove Is in the Heart (Original Dee-Booty Mix). Gianni Bini, Liz Hill
2015 Around Me (Shane D Remix). Pavel Svetlove, Dina Eve
2011 And I Rolling in the Deep ( Mike & Tess Mash Up Edit ). Mr V feat Adele
2012 Outside (OtherSoul HouseCafé Sunny Mix). Calvin Harris feat Ellie Goulding
2015 About U (Original Mix.) Samuele Sartini, Amanda Wilson
2015 I House You (Original Mix). Code3000
2014 The Sound (Jay Lumen Sacred Sounds Remix). Kevin Saunderson
2015 Summer Moonlight (Oliver Moldan Remix). Bob Sinclar, Oliver Moldan Remix
2014 Mas Que Nada (Ibitaly Original Club Mix). Franco De Mulero, Alex Laviano
2009 Chanson Du Soleil 2009 (Andy Sant Remix). Dj Meme
2015 Summer Love (Dj Chriss White Remix). Verde, Dj Chriss White
2015 You Are With Me (Original). Steven Stone, Marc Evans
2012 My Brazil Over You (Mikeandtess Mash Up Edit )
2014 Touch Me (The Peverell Brothers Vigo Qinan Remix). Jerry Ropero, Tom Novy feat. Abigail Bailey
2013 My Lovin' (Tommy Mc Remix). Carl Crème
2010 Ring My Bell (Jv Intensive Remix). Anita Ward
2012 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Meme’s Mix of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, B. Slade
2013 On the Radio (DJ MEME CLUB MIX). DJ MEME ft. Kiara Sasso
2007 Higher & Higher (David Morales Remix (M&S Re-Edit 2007). Milk & Sugar
2011 The Ones You Love (DJ Meme Remix). Frankie Knuckles, The Shapeshifters
2014 Lovin (Disko Mix). The Face, Kym Mazell, David Morales
One More Time (Fire Flowerz Remix) (Tommy Mc Extended Edit). Daft Punk
2009 Touch Me (Classic 2009 Mix). Jerry Ropero, Tom Novy, Tom & Jerry feat Abigail Bailey
2013 Touch Me feat Abigail Bailey (Matty Menck Remix). Tom & Jerry feat Abigail Bailey
2015 Tha Music (Knee Deep Club Mix). Phunkie Souls, Knee Deep
2015 Wrong (Jolyon Petch Club Mix). eSQUIRE & PETCH, Jolyon Petch, Esquire
2011 Comment Te Dire Adieu (Club mix). Kwesi
2013 Night Logic (OtherSoul Classic Mix). Moba Sound
2012 Golden Era (DJ Meme Remix). David Morales & Roisin Murphy
2012 Its Like That (Original Mix). Professor X
2015 Magic Dust. MoD, Staffan Thorsell
2013 Philly Call. Dj Meme, Kenny Summit & Tom Gianelli
2014 Detroit 2 Ibiza (Raffael De Luca & STAMEN Remix) (Xtian About U Edit). Dany Cohiba, Eddie Amador
2015 About U (Original Mix). Samuele Sartini, Amanda Wilson
2012 Finally (Hugo Castillo Remix). Kings of Tomorrow
2011 Forever More + Elle. Moloko & DJ Gregory
Highlights: not enough time for that.. but check About U .. very clever..All the Mike & Tess Mashups and edits comes from their SoundCloud Page (https://soundcloud.com/mikeandtess ). They are from Aix en Provence, France, are immensely talented and have 4.1K followers on SC, which really is massive for ( I think) mnon-professional. Best mashups I know with Jask and D Reflektion. A bientot Xtian
7/15/2015 • 4 hours, 56 minutes, 27 seconds
2015 July The Funky Train from Athens to Ibiza
The Funky Train from Athens to Ibiza Title is a referenced to the Mikis Theodorakis track (No.6), which I was very happy to drop considering the set was put together at the Nysia Hotel pool (Spetses Island, Greece). A word on the Nissia hotel (http://www.nissia.gr/en). Great place, very good rate for their villas where you can comfortably sleep 6 to 8 people for under 300 EUR B/F included... Why would onenot want to come to Greece? Sun-drenched poolside tunes with some cherry picked re-rub of old tunes and then the start of all the current beach and soulful tunes I have accumulated in the last 4 months. I was listening for the nth times to old offensive covers of old tunes at a sunset bar called Cielo.I begged them to stream The Funky Blackman (Campo Allegre) latest podcast (http://funkyblackman.podomatic.com/entry/2015-07-03T21_29_57-07_00). They finally obliged and the place started grooving… With all the free streaming music around, why on earth would anyone have to endure the same 3 year old crap music on repeat…? Beats me.. At least make an effort and find good remixes of old tunes… Playlist:
2014 Walking On The Moon (J-Art & Madan Remix) [Millesim]. The Police
2013 Josephine (Chris Coco Edit). Disco For The People
2011 We R 1 (U&J's Morning After Mix). U-Ness, JedSet
2009 Find the Way (Jask's Reprise). Ethan White, Lisa Shaw, Jask
2015 Dance (Louie Vega Funk House Dub). 3 Winans Brothers, The Clark Sisters, Louie Vega
2015 The Funky Train Leaves at Eight (From Athens to Ibiza). Mikis Theodorakis, Francesco Diaz
2015 Wide Open (Reel People Vocal Mix). Choklate
2014 Love Is On Its Way (Shane D Remix). Lewis Ferrier, Mavis Acquah
2015 Love Is War (GMGN & Dusty Digital Remix). Vanessa Daou, GMGN And Dusty Digital
2015 Move Me vs My Forbidden Lover (Bootleg SoundCloud Remix). The Checkup & Chic
2013 Do You Feel (Club Edit). Clemens Rumpf, Tony Bravo, Gary Adams, Willy Washington
2014 Free (Lovebirds Beautiful Rework). Lovebirds
2015 Do What You Feel (JN Revival Mix). Joey Negro
Highlights:Do not expect underground house music but easy listening orginal poolside tunes. Do not miss the “The Funky Train Leaves at Eight” and actually go on line and by the album.. It is very, very clever. “Wide Open” from Chocklate and the Checkup booty “Move Me vs My Forbidden Lover” are true little gems. The Lovebirds remix of “Free” is not too bad either with a nice cocktail in hand.. Enjoy your poolside mix and I will be back soon, still mixing from beautiful Greece.. where the beach, the sea, the food and the people are still magic! A bientôt Xtian
7/10/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 51 seconds
2015 July Ναι η οχι? Yes or No?
Ναι η οχι? Yes or No? I arrived in Athens as a storm was brewing.. A physical one but such a symbolic metaphor for the shambolic economic situation Greece is in. I spent my first night looking at the thunder hitting the Parthenon and thinking that even Zeus was angry.. I started mixing choosing tunes that were sexy, some dark, some hopeful, some progressive, some sun-drenched, trying, when I could, to choose titles that referenced the issue at end. As a staunch European I have strong views on what is happening here, this is not the right forum nor my intention to force my views upon you, though the choice of titles might give some an inkling. For the Greece I love, let's remember that a storm always passes... Playlist:
2014 Melody Like A Drum Feat Lisa Donnelly (Wild Culture Remix). Andy Caldwell feat Lisa Donnelly
2014 Slip Away (Larse Vocal Remix). Bambook, Mennie, Cari Golden, Larse
2014 Yoohoo (Original Mix). Dusky
2013 Ready For Your Love (Dub vs. Extended Mix).Gorgon City, MNEK
2014 Uruguay (EDX's Dubai Skyline Remix). Nora En Pure, Sons of Maria
2015 Want You (Original Mix). EDX
2014 Jubel (KANT Remix). Klingande
2015 Do You Feel The Same (Zac Samuel Remix). Hercules & Love Affair
2015 Shadowplay (David Penn Remix). Hardsoul, Ben Delay, Katie Costello, David Penn
2014 Let Go (Going Deeper Remix). Julie Thompson, Super8 & Tab
2015 Do What You Feel (Supernova Remix). Joey Negro, Supernova
2015 Feels So Right (Lakester, John Steel, Stolen Soul Mix). Delano, Feat Kristen Cummings
2014 Collateral Effects (Original Mix). EDX
2015 I Had This Thing (Kraak Smaak Remix). Royksopp
2014 I Need Your Lovin' (Manuel De La Mare Remix). Casanovy, Manuel De La Mare
Highlights: still too busy to elaborate just immerse yourselves and hopefully enjoy. I will be back soon A bientôt Xtian
7/3/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 32 seconds
2015 July Progression Kraków
I am in Krakow Poland where this little progressive set came about. Vibe is still chilled and progressive with some carefully picked gems if you care to have a listen.Too busy to extend the blurb and to promote it but you would miss some good tunes if you were not to give it a try. Mostly recent tunes, nice to see that I am finally catching up with my backlog.Playlist:1. 2015 I Had This Thing (Sebastien Remix). Royksopp2. 2015 Get Lost (Purple Disco Remix). Teenage Mutants, Purple Disco Machine3. 2009 Movements 2 (Ibiza Moments Mix.) [Xtian Need 2 Edit]. Pentatonik4. 2014 Sun Goes Down [TEEMID Remix]. Robin Schulz feat. Jasmine Thompson5. 2014 Higher Ground (Tobtok Remix). Charli Taft, Blonde 6. 2015 Sexual Healing (SNBRN Remix). Marvin Gaye7. 2014 Finally (Sax Version). West.K, Saccao feat. Diva Vocal8. 2015 Just Dancing (Nikos Diamantopoulos Club Mix). Anna Cavazos, Tony Loreto9. 2015 All I Can For You (Original Mix). Dandy, Boxer, Forbes10. 2014 Don't Stop (Framewerk Remix). Chris Karpas, Mass Digital 11. 2015 Shadowplay (Ben Delay Mix). Hardsoul, Ben Delay, Katie Costello12. 2015 Es Vedra (Touch Go Remix). Gabriel & Castellon13. 2015 Show Me Love (EDXs Indian Summer Remix). Sam Feldt14. 2014 Respect Love Humanity (ShurIKan Vocal Mix). Ann Saunderson, Supernova15. 2013 Sweet Melody (Teenage Mutants Remix). Nora En PureHighlights: "I Had This Thing" from Royksopp.. Everyone is talking about it.. will be the "Wave" of 2015.. This track has swag..Love "Shadowplay" check out the other remixes they are equally as good as the Ben Delay oneWill be back soonXtian
6/30/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
2015 June Elevate your Mind
Elevate your Mind A study at the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University suggests that listening to music "can arouse feelings of euphoria and craving," even stimulating dopamine release in the brain — a chemical affiliated strongly with pleasure, reward and even addiction.Not that I needed the emprical data set to believe it, but countless studies do show that music has a LASTING impact on the brain plasticity.. There you go... save yourself a session and treat your brain to some free therapy :)Semi-chilled, slightly dark, resolutely progressive set.. Musical food for your brain cells. Find the right setting, load the set up and let your brain do the rest.. In many a way, where classical meets electronica.. Set got scratchy towards the final tracks.. It happens.. Pesky downbeats... Playlist:
2015 The Bridge (Shur-I-Kan Remix. vs Original Mix). Jody Wisternoff feat. Sian Evans
2014 Till I Come (Nick Devon & Inner Rebels Remix). Chris Karpas, Mass Digital
2010 Aegean Sea (Nikos Diamantopoulos Remix). G-Pal
2014 Summer Fun (Slam Duck Remix). RDUO
2013 Divine (Vincenzo Remix). The Saint Petersburg Disco Spin Club, Eleonora
2014 Till I Come (Original Mix). Chris Karpas, Mass Digital
2015 Every Single Piece (Original Mix). Redondo, Bolier feat. She Keeps Bees
2014 Waves (Robin Schulz Remix). Mr. Probz
2014 Click, Search (Jody Wisternoff Remix). Danalog
2014 Walk With Me (Original Mix). Jetlag feat. Esther
2014 The Sin (Original Mix). Bee Hunter
2014 Golden Sky (Sons of Maria Remix). Passenger 10, feat. Lika Morgan
2005 Lost Soul (Afterlife New Mix). Bliss
Highlights:"The Bridge" from Jody Wisternoff popped out a few weeks ago in Matt Darey, Chicane and even Pete Tong top ten. Perfect blend of progressive and classical. Love the track so much that you are getting a double dose.. Beautiful just beautiful"Till I Come": appearing twice (at lest you know the set is unedited and exactly as it came out of the mixer).. Needed the first remix to set the darkish nocturnal mood and the second one because it is perfectly produced. And yes the smal vocal sample is from the ATB classic.."Aegean Sea" from Nikos Diamontopoulos. Very fine, very stuble work from an immense producers. This is a headphone track, so intricate it is.."Summer Fun" old trancy feel, almost Moroderesque.."Divine" from Russian producers SPDSC.. at the crossroads of progressive and nu disco.. because it was time to introduce some vocal (albe it dubbed)."Every Single Piece" from Redondo and Mr. Probz summer anthem "Waves".. when I first heard "Every Piece" I knew it needed to feature side by side with Waves.. Love the production and the "lightness" of it all.. Out of the darker side, into the dim light :)Another Jody Wisternoff tune with Click, Search.. The english born producer, half of the Way Out West outfit, is one out the most talented producers and songwriter of the 21st century progressive scene."Walk with Me" from Jetlag Prod. (Belgium).. New on the Anjunadeep label as the vibe wrote "this is how commercial house music should sound. Provocative, thoughtful but most importantly – good"."The Sin" from Bee Hunter.. A tactfully produced progressive/trancy production, light and right in the vibe I was going for.."Golden Sky" nice indie track with a massive remix from the Sons of Maria.. Just yum! Vocalist is Lika Morgan, can't wait to hear more from her.Wanted to finish the loop on a semi-classical track, hence dag up "Lost Soul" one of my favourite chill out tune.. Bliss from Bliss!I hope ( I know) I served you a very good selection of tracks with just so so mixing at times.. This one fell straight from the mixer and it looks I have much more in a similar vibe to come. A bientôt mes amis. Xtian
6/17/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 1 second
2015 June What is Nu Disco?
What is Nu Disco? To accompany the Birthday Boy on his ride. If I can't be there physically, let's at least be with you with my music...Set should mark the start of a more progressive series, which might culminate into YET another Trance Mission..What is Nu Disco? Beyond being a real annoyance as I hate adding genreS in my elaborate sorting algorithm, Nu Disco is the 21st century take on the late 70’s, 80’s Italo House disco sound. Imagine Studio 54 but… today!C&M Productions introduced me to that sound. My personal take on Nu Disco, the one I love, are tunes that insidiously make you want to dance by stealth. You are listening to progressive house and yet, through production, through samples, through ambience, you just get in the disco groove.So resurrect up your comfy dancing shoes, dig up the glitter, get the talcum powder ready and have a boogie on me!Playlist:
2015 Greece 2000 (Martin Brodin Re-Rub) [Xtian Sage Mash]. Disco For The People feat. Jupiter & Bottin
2013 Sound of Silence (The Golden Pony Remix). Simon & Garfunkel
2012 Party Has Just Begun. Doctormusic Project feat. Danny Losito
2013 Come With Me (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2015 Supernaturish (Original Mix) [Xtian I <3 America Mash]. Audio Junkies feat. Full Intention
2015 You Can't Stop Me (Pete Herbert Remix). Venice Beach, Shindu
2014 Music vs. The Bomb (Rayko Edit). Disco For The People
2015 At the Centre There is Time (Original Mix) [Xtian Disco Weekend Edit]. Paul Hazendonk, Dustin Nantais, Jennifer John
2013 Be Good to Me (Original Mix). Croatia Squad
2014 It's On You (Purple Disco Machine Remix)[Xtian Disko Edit feat Mr Mike]. Sugar Hill, Wasabi
2014 Deceiver (Purple Disco Machine Remix) [Xtian Disko Edit feat Mr Mike]. Munk feat. Lizzie Paige, Purple Disco Machine
2014 Finally (Sonny Fodera Remix) [Xtian Disko Edit feat Mr Mike]. Kings of Tomorrow
2015 Out of My Mind (Original Mix). Elegant Ape, Mario Cabrera
2015 There Is A Place (Argentinox Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Matt Darey, Roberta Harrison
2013 Video Games (OtherSoul UnReleaseD Mix). Lana Del Rey
Highlights:I will start with Purple Disco Machine (https://soundcloud.com/purplediscomachine) from Germany who might be the best thing that happened to Houser in 2014. Immaculate production, original tune and yet capturing perfectly that happy groove. Check out “It’s on You” and “Deceiver”.“Greece 2000”: I have always love this Trance anthem. The chords progression is a classic and Xtian did a fair job discofying it with the French vocal sample.“Sound of Silence”: truth be told it belonged to the previous set but somehow I completely screwed up the version that was upload, which by no means was the final one. I had done that set whilst travelling and got the indexing very wrong. As I did not want to let this orphan go to waste, I added some beats and included it here. Acid beat and progressive take on an immense late 60’s classic. Pretty proud to have found it! Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but for some it will be bliss..“Supernaturish”: if one tune should epitomize what Nu Disco is and summarize what I have attempted it is this new take on Cerrone (French king of the electronic disco sound) Supernatural classic. And just in case you did not get the disco feel, Xtian had to mash it up with “I love America”.. The boy needs to have fun.Wrapping the set up with an unreleased OtherSoul edit of Lana’s “Video Games” fitting closing track as the Spaniards’ production give the sultry Lana’s voice a definite disco kick. Hope you enjoy the Nu Disco venture. I should be back soon with more progressive sounds. A bientôt! Xtian
6/10/2015 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 1 second
2015 En Mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît
2015 En Mai, fais ce qu'il te plaîtFrench Proverb meaning “In May, do what pleases you”… Where I use the orphans on my hard drive.Claude Nougaro, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Grace Jones doing Edith Piaf, a Rolling Stones sampled cover, a twisted take of EBTG’s and lo and behold a 2015 remix of Neil Young/Nicolette Larson’s Lotta Love.. How is that for eclectic?Every year at about the time of my Taurean birthday, I try to put together a playlist of odd tunes, jams that never get a chance to make it to a set due to the filtering process I use. Either they are not quite five stars, do not fit into any strict genres or are jams I feel I may like but depart from a true house format.But it is that time of the year again and whilst I was on an extended trip to China and before embarking on a progressive house new journey, I propose you the 2015 version of “En Mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît”.It is eclectic, starting with a French flavour with the late Claude Nougaro, an old French jazz/rock artist, from my hometown of Toulouse, following is a little medley of Grace Jones using the current “Frenchie Thing” tune as a recall, before jumping into no less than Phil Collins and Eric Clapton.. All this with a definite House flavour.The set is different and might put off some listeners but once again remember: ”In May, do what pleases you”. Playlist:
2014 Nougayork (Dimitri from Paris Full Vocal Remix vs Night Dubbin’ in 2014). Claude Nougaro
2015 The Frenchie Thing [Xtian Paroles Edit]. Reboot
2012 La Vie en Rose (djGiel's la Vie Remix). Grace Jones
2014 Call Me Maybe (OtherSoul Remix). Carly Rae Jepsen
2012 I Cannot Believe It's True. (MikenandTess Booty Funk Edit). Phil Collins
2014 Hey, Hey (OtherSoul Illegal Remix). Dennis Ferrer
2012 Here Comes Every day (MikeandTess Mash up ). Steven Stone feat. Kim English
2012 It’s Like That (Original Mix). Professor X
2012 Miss You (Andy & Dave Club Mix). Disco Enemy feat. Danny Losito, The Rolling Stones
2009 Needin U (DJ Wady Ibiza Mix). Mark Brown, Adam Shaw, The Face
2008 Higher and Higher (2008 Club Mix). Milk & Sugar
2010 Just Won't Do (Pirupa & Pigi Remix). Analog People In A Digital World, Tim Deluxe, Sam Obernik, Pirupa, Pigi
2013 Cocaine (iLicris Remix). Eric Clapton
2015 Wrong (Jolyon Petch Club Mix). eSQUIRE & PETCH, Jolyon Petch, Esquire
2013 The Music Sounds Better With You (Carl Hanaghan Remix). Speedboats, Big Explosions
2015 Lotta Love (Alaia Gallo Remix) .Vintage Lounge Orchestra
2014 Let the Music Play (Neo funk Mix). Rob Hayes Private Collection
Highlights: This set is different but I do not infer it is particularly good. I sometimes find it highly entertaining to listen to classics being “housified”…This being said, do not miss the Dimitri from Paris take on Claude Nougaro’s “Nougayork”! Claude Nougaro was a immensely talent French jazz/rock artist and poet from my hometown of Toulouse. I remember as a student seeing him getting wasted in bars on a daily basis.On day he went to NY and and bluffed the local studio talent royalty by sitting down in the recording room, jammin’ with them and within 30 days release the perfect album. It is a pity that most of you may not understand French because the lyrics are both an ode and a wink to America, from someone who theoretically would have had his musical roots there but was so far removed from the Yankee culture. Finally Claude Nougaro wrote the most beautiful song on his/my hometown “Toulouse”.. I am providing the link down-below. The lyrics are poetry of the highest order and I can’t hear this song without a massive homesick feeling..Reboot’s Frenchie Thing.. As soon as I heard the track, I recognized the sample and knew that I would try to present alongside the original. It took me a while to find a remix of Grace Jones’ classic that would marry well. Found it on SoundCloud, impressive work. The original Grace Jones cover of Piaf “La Vie en Rose” will remain a house classic for times to come. Kudos to Reboot to have had a play with it.Phil Collins.. How lame as it may be, there are two or three Collins’ albums I love. The sound, the production, the funk, right or wrong I will it is analogue house music without the label…“Miss You”.. Had to have a Rolling Stones in there.. The remix is very allusive but the basic swagger of the original tune is there.“Needin’ U” and “Higher & Higher”: I went to see David Morales last month.. Loved it and thought I would re-listen to his classics.. Immense artist and great DJ. I felt he was sticking a bit too much to one format ( 1 Studio 54 track, 1 soulful, 1 semi-tech, 1 sexy and back to Studio 54 to close the loop). It worked perfectly at the start but got a bit tedious. But it was perfectly executed. I think what through me out was when he dropped the second Gloria Gaynor in one hour.“Just Won’t Do”, a remix Tim Deluxe classic, which will take the old clubbers who follow back a decade at least..Clapton’s “Cocaine”… A friend of mine Lisa, at every party I play, once she is fired up has always the same request “Christian, please drop Cocaine”. Be it in the middle of a soulful set, trance, the request is always there.. Well, Lisa I have now not one but two usable remix of Cocaine, which I will gladly drop in order for you to toe that narrow line..The eSQUIRE & PETCH remix of EBTG’s “Wrong”.. I love EBTG and hearing a new jackin’ remix of “Wrong” was a treat I could not pass.“Lotta Love”.. I remember my brother playing the original from Neil Young and Nicolette Larson.. Had to put that one in.Realizing at this stage that I could have put a Beatles tu8ne to close the loop… Well it will have to come next year, for the next session of “En Mai, fais ce qu'il te plaît”.Just about to embark in a long progressive series.. I will see you on the other side. Already mixed a couple, therefore the wait will not be too long. Hope you enjoy this one. Soory I could not fit it into a CD length format by I was O/S and/or on a plane whilst mixing it.. A bientôt Xtian
5/29/2015 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 55 seconds
2015 May Sugar Fix
2015 May Sugar Fix Sugar Fix.. says it all.. After spending a few months in deep, progressive and trance going to post 2 or 3 fun ones. Funk, Dance, almost Disco and clearly eclectic... Sugar Fix is full of oldies, all from Soundcloud remixes.. Just to make you want to boogie..
Diamond Life [2015 Othersoul Illegal Mix] [Xtian Booty Edit]. Louie Vega & Jay Sinister Sealee feat. Julie McKnight
Entre Dos Aguas (2014 OtherSoul 4 Love Edit) [Xtian Diamond Booty]. Paco de Lucia
Superstitious Part of Me (The Groove Supplier Mash-Up). Michael Jackson vs. Stevie Wonder
Street Life (Ken@Work If It Moves Funk It Edit). Randy Crawford
I Cannot Believe It's True (Mikeandtess Funky Boot Edit). Phil Collins
Wicked Games (Boehm Remix). James Vincent McMorrow
Love Is On Its Way (Shane D Remix). Lewis Ferrier feat. Mavis Acquah
Do U Wanna Get Down (LNTG Remix) . Late Nite Tuff Guy
Do You Feel The Same? (Purple Disco Machine Remix). Hercules & Love Affair
Rock With You (Shane D Booty Edit). Michael Jackson
Is It Love? (Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix). Chili Hifly
Tell Her (Original Mix). Dry & Bolinger
Dontcha Wanna Dance (Morten Trust Remix). Cool Million feat Marc Evans
Love Never Felt So Good (Dennis Kruissen Remix). Michael
Funky People (Knee Deep's Funky Club Mix). Funky People feat. Cassio Ware & Knee Deep
Music Sounds Better With You ( Hakan Turan Rmx ) [Xtian Lil’ Edit]. Stardust
Highlights: I will update this section later in the week but what really shines here is Othersoul, ken@work ( best Melbourne DJ) and MikeandTess.. Check their respective soundcloud pages. OtherSoul: Amazing duo from Granada, Spain formed by Fran Diaz & Carlos Yedra. Djs musicians and producers! Check their page and please do not just download what they upload on soundcloud.. Do go to their Traxsource profile and BUY their tracks. Their touch is gold! Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/othersoulhttps://www.traxsource.com/artist/65172/othersoulhttps://www.facebook.com/othersoulmusica The Groove Supplier: Dennis Molema from the Netherlands. Great feel of the soulful vibe. Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/the-groove-supplierhttps://www.facebook.com/thegroovesupplier?fref=ts Ken Walker aka Ken@Work: Best and only Melbourne DJ making a real living out of his craft, remixer, producer.. and neighbour.. Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/ken-workhttps://soundcloud.com/kenneth-walker-33
5/17/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 49 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions VIII (Where America meets Europe)
Deep Sessions VIII (Where America meets Europe) Foreword on the art: I found this little gem whilst looking for the better album cover for the set. This place in Iceland called Þingvellir is on the plate boundary of the tectonic plates of America and Europe. Both plates drifting apart leaving behind cracks in the surface, which are sometimes filled by water. From the inner geek in me, it was like sweet chocolate.. To see the pic in its entire beauty:https://www.flickr.com/photos/lichtmaedel/8528196516/ Deep Sessions VIII: where New York and Chicago meet Manchester and Berlin. Where left-brain meets right-brain. Where Grooves meets Technique. Where inner pain meets self sehnsucht. Back again, just when I thought I would give Deep a rest for the sake of the genre and my followers sanity !!J I was playing around with current tunes, trying to work out how to structure, build and put together a decent Deep House set. I was looking at what worked and what didn’t in the previous seven attempts. The thought occurred to me that I’d rather focus on why I love Deep, what brought me to the genre and why I always end up wanting and a tad frustrated with my results when tackling Deep. Now let’s delve into a LONG digression into my personal Journey into House, which will bring light to the whole Deep Sessions project: Deep House is intrinsically an American, East Coast, Detroit and Chicago sub-genre. At its best, it has distinct African-American roots. No one does it better.. There is an inherent sadness, groove, pain in the original Deep House tunes, which I am absolutely convinced could not have been found on the West coast nor dreamed up through a white male/female experience. Just as Blues (which I love as well) is well documented to have started with African-American slave songs but was later embraced by non-ethnic artists, Deep House just had to stem from “deep within” the African soul... But unlike Blues Deep has groove and funk.. Deep is my House first love. But House is definitively not where my musical journey started… As a teenager, I went from Progressive Rock to Electronica. Eventually I dipped into Techno, only to veer towards Balearic Trance. It is when I was still listening to Techno and Trance that I discovered Deep, with tracks that where at the congruence of deep and techno. If memory serves me right, it is whilst listening to Laurent Garnier and the whole techno Manchester crew that I first encountered House. Deep Tech House.. First US track I can recall listening to and eventually buying was Elements from Danny Tenaglia and some MK track I can’t recall.. Very far away from the soulful house I now love but very much in the vein of Techno.. With an immature hate of disco, I could never have found at the time any interest in funky or soulful house. But through Techno, Deep was the conduct I needed to finally encounter, discover African music and rhythm. Spoon-fed with classical and pop music, House could never have been my first love. From US Deep House, I started becoming interested in what was produced in Europe.. With the Global Underground label, some Perfecto tunes, Sasha, German Djs, Armand etc.. It all started to make sense! In Deep House, I could find a musical, emotional space, which would encompass both the electronica I had loved and the American House sound I was discovering. It was at around that time that I discovered C&M Productions and Truehouse. With their help, I never looked back.. They introduced me to the fifty shade of Deep, chill-house, soulful house and , god forbid for the disco hater I was, funky house! With them, the journey continued into progressive house and today we are all embarking into the nu-disco indie house journey. What C&M Productions and truehouse did was to bring all the pieces together. Bring the European electronica I had loved in my younger years with the US and African-American music I had originally missed but was by then hooked on.. Bless Christian Kistler and Marc Zehnder from C&M. C&M Productions’ Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/truehousehttp://www.truehouse.nethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/35964829231/http://www.discogs.com/artist/18825-C-M-Productionshttp://www.truehouse.ch/social-media.html#.VTyEW-n25lE.twitter End of the VERY LONG digression, which should frame the whys and whats of this upload. It was when I reflected on all of the above that I understood that to build a Deep House set I would like, which felt natural and flowed, I would have to bring all those musical influences together.. Be true to what I love and feel.. Can’t just be US Deep, for its not my original journey, nor my true experience, can’t be just European Deep, Progressive House, for it would rob me of those US influences and rhythms I have learned to yearn for.. I have to “mix” the two.. Loop done! Hence the title of the Set “Where America meets Europe”.. Deep House Sessions VIII: a true deep, slightly sexy and techie episode. Sometimes progressive set, sometimes just Deep with both a feel of European Electronica and a sprinkling of East Coast groove. Playlist:
2012 Can You Feel It (Original Mix). 11 inch & Jesse Lee Davis
2014 Wondrous Place (Pete Oak Remake). Pete Oak feat. Natalie McCool
2015 The Melody (Slow And Salted Mix). Miguel Migs
2015 Falling (Miguel Migs Deluxe Dub). Lisa Shaw
2013 Come Together (Supernova 2013 Remix) [Xtian Added Beats Edit]. DJ Pierre, Felicia
2015 Off The Cuff (Karol XVII & MB Valence Loco Remix) [Xtian Tales of the Deep Edit]. Phasen, Phasen & Refurb feat. Mr. V
2015 Rendezvous (Spiritlevel Dub) [Xtian Chicago Tribute Edit]. Spiritchaser feat Julius Papp and Mr. V.
2014 Without You (Original Mix). Lane 8
2015 The Warning (Inner Mix - DJ T. Edit) [Xtian Short Radio Edit]. Logic
2015 Jus Dance (Dario D'Attis Remix). Mr. V
2015 Be Free (Chris Deepak Remix vs Original Mix) [Xtian Canon Edit]. Nikos Diamantopoulos feat. Katerina
2014 Feel The Fire (Original Mix). Eli & Fur
2015 Ever Wanted (Original Mix). Juliet Fox, Reno Ka
2014 Deep In My Soul (Original Mix). 16 Bit Lolitas
Highlights: “Can You Feel It”: A classic deep house tune to headline the set produced in Germany whereas I would have lost a bet thinking this, without a doubt, was an American production. I know that some will not like the overly sexy, macho tone but Deep can be sexy and this track surely is.Chosen because of the lyrics and the fact that its melodic line is basically three faint chords, all supported by beats and a bassline.. The rap-like chorus at the end is pure serendipity.. I needed to catch up with the next tune, which was 6 bpm higher and it just happened! “Wondrous Place” is a stylish remake from Danish producer Pete Oak, perfect to introduce the haunting dimension of European deep production. An very introspective track with truly amazing vocals from Nathalie Mc Cool. Do not miss this track! Chosen for its atmosphere and its layering, listen how with every break, Pete is adding a percussion, which draws you into the song and the melody. Masterful. Pete Oak’s and Nathalie McCool Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/pete-oakhttps://www.facebook.com/PeteOakMusichttp://www.nataliemccool.co.uk/ “The Melody” from Deep House legend and Salted Music label honcho Miguel Migs from San Francisco. Miguel began his career as a guitarist in an Jamaican/African band and went on to become one of the founders of American deep chill house. We all have bought Salted Music CDs, a label known for the absolute perfection of its release. I chose the track because it does force us to “feel the Melody”, not obvious at first but as layers are added throughout, you get the feel. As a listener, you are asked to be active, not passive to get the groove. The basic deep house five chords are also right in my sweet spot. Following with “Falling” by the same Miguel Migs. Introducing a more challenging track with syncopated beats but very much connected to the previous one. Variations of the same build yet a totally different tune. And as you progress through the tune, you feel the subtle funk/disco keys coming up in the background. Miguel Migs’ Internet resources: https://soundcloud.com/miguelmigs1http://miguelmigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DJMiguelMigs “Come Together” from Chicago born DJ Pierre, who started in the Acid House sound before fully committing to Deep House. We are now in underground Deep House, a space where beats and tweak sounds rule. Make no mistake EVERYTHING here has been created by the producer, no sample sounds used. The bass, the beats, the hihats, everything is original.Where deep meets techno.. I almost did not include this track, as I know some will find it a bit too raw and challenging but Deep House needs a challenge or two throughout the journey. It can’t be all-smooth, no-edge for it would end up as pure background music. Beyond the tech house feel, I also chose the tune for its message.. “People come together, feel the music, listen to the sound of the underground and make it happen”. DJ Pierre Internet resources (?):https://soundcloud.com/djpierreafroacidhttps://www.facebook.com/DJPIERREACIDHOUSE “Off The Cuff “ from Phasen & Refurb, Florida based producers. I love Karol XVII & MB Valence, 2 polish producers. I have been buying without hesitation all of their releases for a long time. They belong in my top five deep house producers.I chose the track for its distinctive European feel, with immaculate production. Listen to the simple bass beat, the subtle high pitch keys and that deep groove synth coming along and bring the melody together. But wait… after the main break, something that is unmistakably techno. Deep House at its very best! Again DO NOT MISS this track!I could have left the tune as it was, a semi instrumental tune but I felt that on the one hand I might lose some listeners in the techno parts and on the other you know me by now enough to expect some vocal samples… Besides, for once, I think I delivered. Phase, Refurb and Karol XVII & MB Valence Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/phasenhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Phasen/65046003082https://soundcloud.com/refurbhttps://www.facebook.com/refurbedhumanhttps://soundcloud.com/karolxviimbvalencehttps://www.facebook.com/KarolXVIIandMBValence “Rendezvous“ from Spiritchaser duo Mark Bamford & Richard Earnshaw.. UK based Richard Earnshaw would be my favourite living producer. His label, Duffnote, releases pearl after pearl. From Soulful to Deep, what Richard does with his Spiritchaser mate is always perfection I chose “Rendezvous” because it epitomizes everything I love about Deep House: the groove, the undergroove driven by bassline and keys, the production, the dream-like journey and if you listen carefully, there is even a bit of tech house somewhere in the drops.I added the vocals and I hope I did not denature the fantastic track it already was.. DO NOT MISS this track! Spiritchaser and Richard Earnshaw Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/spiritchaser-1https://www.facebook.com/SpiritchaserOnlinehttp://www.spiritchaser-online.comhttps://soundcloud.com/earnshawmusichttps://www.facebook.com/earnshawmusichttp://soundcloud.com/duffnote Onto “Without You” from Lane 8 from Leipzig, Germany. Another standout track, close to be my favourite of the set. Listen how the track is driven by the little percussions, the producer added after each 16 bars.Pure genius, deep and soulful with a bit of subtle hip hop in the background 3/4 down the track.. I cannot even start to formalize how this groove touches me! A masterpiece of simplicity and feel. Lane 8 Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/lane8musichttps://www.facebook.com/lane8music?_rdr “The Warning” from Logic.. Originally released in 1990, this cut is a 2015 edit. I could not find much about Eddie Satin and Wayne Gardiner. I just know that Wayne G was one of the original producer of Strictly Rhythm and I believe he is from the US.. I did hesitate to include the track in my final mix. Though I have used the vocal sample countless of times and love the original, this cut was a bit long and went into a jazzy groove with that high pitched sax I have real trouble tolerating. I chopped the remix, doubled the vocal sample and made a user-friendly radio edit.. I am not proud of it considering the tune is one of the pillars of Deep, Tech house but it allowed me to fit the set in the 80 minutes CD format.. “Jus Dance” from Mr. V. Where do I start? You all know I am a slut for Mr V. He could speak up the phone book and I would love it. In fact I think he should adlib the white pages, I would buy it… Mr. V (aka Viktor Font) grew up (where else could he be from?) NYC.. He dabbled in all genres of music, met Louie Vega and the rest is house music history.. His label “Sole Channel Music” is a stalwart of American house and a synonym of quality. His groove is without equivalent, his voice perfect for Deep House adlib and he brings that oh-so-needed hip-hop swag to House music.. “Jus’ Dance” was originally released in 2004. It is one of my favourite NYC house track and will remain so because it has funk, groove, street cred and is an utterly sexy tune. I chose the 2015 release by Swiss remixer Dario D’Attis, a regular on Jaimie Lewis’ Purple Music label, for its absolute perfection in production (please listen on some good headphones) and its distinct tech house feel.If you think Deep House is not sexy or that one cannot dance to Deep.. Think again and listen to this very tune again.. This is the very track where America meets Europe.. Jus’ DANCE!! M. V and Dario D’Attis Internet resources:https://www.facebook.com/SOLEchannelhttps://soundcloud.com/solechannelmusichttps://soundcloud.com/dario-dattis-1 “Be Free “ by Nikos Diamantopoulos, top Greek producer from Athens and someone I have recently bought a lot of tunes from. I discovered Nikos through DJ Jask from Thai Soul Music, which is an assurance for talented remixers. I chose the track because at this time in the set, after a few challenging tracks and Xtian’s edits, I thought it was time to throw some sugar around and make sure you would stay with me.. I tried to mash two remixes and bring their choruses together like in a church canon.. Not sure I fully achieved my goal but it sort of works and some talented DJ can bring my idea to full glory. The track itself is deep bordering on funk with in the back an amazing slide funky guitar line.. Deep and Funky, this one will make you want to dance.. Nikos Diamantopoulos’ Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/nikosdiamantopoulos After the sugar comes the spice! “Feel The Fire” by Eli and Fur, two female songwriters and producers from London, UK. With 16B Lolitas, Billion, AM2PM, the UK is home of very interesting artists in the Progressive House, deep genre.Another close favourite track of the set for its cheeky melody, outstanding production and tech prog house feel. In love those girls, check their page! DO NOT MISS !!! Eli and Fur Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/eliandfurhttps://www.facebook.com/eliandfurdjs?_rdr Continuing in the deep and progressive vibe, “Ever Wanted” by Reno K and Juliet Fox. Juliet is originally from South Australia, both DJ and producer, she teamed up with Reno Ka from London to produce this little dark progressive number.. Juliet Fox and Reno Ka Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/djjulietfoxhttps://soundcloud.com/renoka To close the set, one of the best track of 2014: “Deep in my Soul” from 16 Bit Lolitas. Ariaan Olieroock and Peter Kriek are two producers from the Netherlands. I have bought countless tracks from them. Stalwarts of the Anjuna Deep label, they represents what Europe does best in the deep Progressive genre.I chose the track as its title was fitting to close the set and because its production is flawless. If anyone wants to lean how to build a track, I suggest you study this one day in day out.. 16 Bit Lolitas Internet resources:https://soundcloud.com/16bitlolitashttps://www.facebook.com/16bitlolitas?_rdrhttps://www.facebook.com/16bitlolitas And...we are done!!! Hope you like the set! Sorry for the War and Peace blog.. but I do like this set and felt I needed the space.. Next one will be most probably soulful and beach house.. A bientôt! Xtian
4/26/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 21 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions VII (126 bpm Deep n' Dance))
Deep Sessions VII (126 bpm Deep n’ Dance) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set.Here we go.. Deep Sessions VII (126 bpm Deep n’ Dance) Deep Sessions VII (126 bpm Deep n’ Dance): It's deep but it bounces and you want to dance..Tracklist:
2014 Deep House (Seb Skalski Rework).Ray Paxon & Grooveprofessor
2007 Vintage Circuits (Original Mix). The Timewriter
2014 The Truth (Samson Lewis Remix). U-Ness, JedSet
2014 Only In A Dream (Hugo Massien Remix). Paul van Dyk, Jessus, Adham Ashraf, Tricia McTeague
2014 Feel the Heat (Main Mix). Gianni N, Terry Lex
2014 Let the Rhythm Set You Free (Lore J Extended Edit Mix). Alexander Robotnick
2014 Dark Horse (OtherSoul Erotic Mix). Katy Perry feat Juicy J
2015 Time to Get Funky (OtherSoul Jumpin Mix). Waxfood
2014 Love her System (The Shadow Kings Original Utopia MIx). Niko!
2008 Yuki. Hideo Kobayashi
2014 Late Night Heavy's. Samson Lewis
2014 For You (MOD & Staffan Thorsell Another Remix). Jamie Lewis feat.Michael Watford
2014 True Love (Original Mix). Gianni Matteucci
Highlights: Love "Deep House" the Seb Skalski rework.. BUY IT.. Deep, tribal, tech perfect! "Truth" from Uness and Jedset, just challenging enough to be deep but such a layered track.. Everything is unique, the bass, the beats, the keys, nothing feels cheap.. "Feel the Heat" from Gianni N of TrueHouse fame.. Not only do I love the track, but buying was a pleasure as I have listened to Gianni' sets free for far too long. Deep House and Kathy Perry? Well courtesy of Othersoul it is a reality! Listen to "Dark Horse" and you will never think of Kathy the same again! And continung with Othersoul a deep yet funky rendition of "Time to get Funky". Love those two spaniards.. The keys are fabulous! "Yuki" from Hideo Kobayashi, a pure deep house gem, Kobayashi is my absolute favourite japanese producer and I needed to have one of his in these sessions. DO NOT MISS! And to finish the Deep House sessions "True Love" because indeed not everyone understands House music.. I am done with deep for a little while unless I upload a very current one but I hope you will find somewhere in the quantity of uploads a reason to love it D3EP! Xtian
4/17/2015 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 51 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions VI (125 bpm and upward)
Deep Sessions VI (125 bpm and upward) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go.. Deep Sessions VI (125 bpm and upward) Deep Sessions VI (125 bpm and upward): let's try to bring all the shade of deep into one set.. soulful, tech, funky, challenging but D3EP Tracklist:
2014 Somethin' For Nothin' (Extended Mix). Sean McCabe, Big Ed, Diane Charlemagne
2014 And I Rolling in the Deep (mike & tess mash up edit ). Adele, Mike & Tess
1995 Alexandrie Alexandra (Joey Negro Deep Mix). Les Claudettes
2008 Doktor Deep (Original Mix). Adam Jace
2014 All I Want (Dosem Remix). UMEK, Mike Vale
2014 Rej Sound Of Violence (Nikos Kalogerias Edit). Ame
2014 Time For House Music (Secondcity Remix). Carl Cox
2015 Piano Rhapsody (Groove Assassin Remix). Damond Ramsey
2014 Love Taking Over (Original Mix). Dusky
2014 Seeing Is Believing (Davidian Remix). Eli & Fur, Shadow Child
2014 Push The Feeling On (DaZZla Remix). Nightcrawlers
2014 Not Gonna Love You. Nathan Dalton, Rae
2014 Deep House (Inside Me) (Shane D Remix). Shane D, Ray Paxon
Highlights:"Somethin' For Nothin" Sean mcCabe, Big Ed.. right up my alley. The standout for me but too easy for me to love this track as it contains everything I love on House, beats, melody, adlib.. can't fault it.. Following is the VERY CLEVER MASHUP of Mike and Tess, Mr V and Adele mashed up, who would have thought? Do not miss it! And now for all the froggies out there, pour mes compatriotes, a 70's standard, which our parents were listening to Claude Francois Alexandrie Alexandra through the pure genius of Dave Allen aka Joey Negro.. I could not miss it ;). A good candidate for stand-out Carl Cox's tech deep number "Time for House Music".. Nice one Carl. Finishing with my personal favourite Shane D's remix of Deep House (Inside Me)... Deep with a groove.. what I really love the most..Xtian
4/17/2015 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 17 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions V (124 bpm)
Deep Sessions V (124 bpm Deep with Attitude) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go. Deep Sessions V (124 bpm)Deep Sessions V (124 bpm): some might say too rhythmic for deep but I would disagree. It is deep, it has bounce and attitude.. When deep becomes sexy.. Tracklist:
2014 We Love Our House Music (Luca M and JUST2 Version). FilthyGeeks, Roland Clark
2014 Bar A Thym (O&A Remix). Kerri Chandler
2014 In Da Club (Shake Sh-t Up) (Franky Rizardo Remix). Copyright, Mr V, Miss Patty
2014 Ready For Your Love (Tommy Bones Ready For Your Dub Mix). Lydia Rhodes
2014 If You Feel. Juliet Fox
2014 Body Energy. Montel
2014 Sand In My Shoes (Sunday Lounge Remix). Kris Randval, Warmy
2014 Invisions (Original Mix).Luca C, Brigante, Roisin Murphy
2014 Happiness (Dub Mix). Mike Scot, River Jaxx
2014 Tell Me Lies (Omid 16B Edit). Pete Mccarthey
2014 Dissolute (Original Mix). Paride Saraceni
2014 Everyone (Groovemaster K Junior Mikey Remix). Ron Carroll, Yves Murasca
2014 Fade (Nikos Kalogerias Remix). Solu Music
2014 Time To Get Funky (Original Mix). Tommy Vercetti
Highlights:Standout and representative of that shade of Deep, "If You Feel" from Juliet Fox.. As al of my hightlights, rush to Traxsource and buy the track.. You need it :). Another good track, "Invisions" from Roisin Murphy. "Everyone" Ron Carroll doing what he does best and Muscara giving it a perfect wrapper. Listen to Nikos Kalogerias remix of "Fade", grant Nelson just did a 2015 edit of his anthem.. well let me tell you Nikos' remix is much better.. Finishing with "Time to get Funky" because Deep can be funky! Xtian
4/17/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 37 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions IV ( stuck @123 bpm)
Deep Sessions IV (Stuck at 123) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go. Deep Sessions IV (Stuck at 123) Deep Sessions IV (Stuck at 123): I believe thqt 123 bpm is the natural bpm for Deep House, therefore if you want to sample only one episode, let it be this one.. Tracklist:
2014 La Passione (Chris von Nunchaku Mix). Elio Riso
2014 Is It You- (Ben Dooks Remix). K-Klass
2014 Luvplug (Ed Nine Midway Remix). Ivan Dbri
2014 64 Ways (Detroit Swindles 65th Way Dub). Mayer Hawthorne, Detroit Swindle
2014 What $ Love (What Price Love) (Supernova Dirty Mix). Romanthony
2014 Eclaire Ma Vie (Re-Edit). Moon Rocket
2014 Find Someone (Eric Kupper Remix). Rucks
2014 Fuck Dat (Original Mix). Shiba San
2014 Together (Roland Nights Remix). Deejay MiMMo, AM2PM
2014 Come In (InDa House Mix). Supernova
2007 Northern Lights (Original Mix). Adam Jace
2015 Back In Time (Spieltape Basic Chord Remix). Timothee Milton
2015 Let It Rain (Original Mix). Roland Nights
Highlights: "Luvplug" deep grooves by excellence.. Followed by 64 ways from Detroit Swindle an equally great tune and for me the standout of the set. "Find Someone" Kupper doing what he does best.. perfection! "Together" from AM2PM my current favourite act with Billon.. her voice is truly unique.Finishing with "Let it rain" from Roland Knights, a tune you should not miss either. Xtian
4/17/2015 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 27 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions III (123 bpm)
Deep Sessions III (123 bpm) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go.. Deep Sessions III Deep Sessions III (123 bpm): although the most vocal of the seven uploads, I believe it is the truest to the genre and the one I prefer. Tracklist:
2014 I'll Take You (Richard Earnshaw Re-Beat Edit). Jon Cutler
2012 Flashback (Kruse & Nuernberg Remix). Dominic Dawson
2014 Right Up. Steve Mill
2014 Gave You My Soul (Original Mix). Monitor 66
2014 Need Someone (Full Intention Remix). Purple Disco Machine
2014 Tomorrow’s Another Day (Extended Mix). Sean McCabe, Donae'o
2014 Broken (Original Mix). Billon
2014 Special (Dub) . Billon feat. Maxine Ashley
2014 Superdrive (Kruse & Nuernberg Remix). Moonbootica
2014 Trapped In Between (Original Mix). Brett Gould
2014 Family Comes First (Sudad G Remix). DJ Thes-Man, Patrick Bo, Darian Crouse
2014 Reach Out To Me (Ralph Lawson & Tuccillo Remix). Karen Pollard
2013 Can't Stop (Original Mix). Doorly, Rae, Davos
2014 House Music (Robosonic Remix). Eddie Amador
Highlights: "I'll Take You" pure Deep goodness fitting to headline the set.. "Flashback" from Dominic Dawson embodies what good Deep House does to me, challenging but once I get into it, the music that emotionally moves me the most. It is about the groove... "Gave you my Soul" at the confines of deep and Indie, another standout... "Family Comes First" scroll to catch how good this is! "House Music" anthem that it is fitting track to finish the set. Xtian
4/17/2015 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 3 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions II (122 bpm)
Deep Sessions II (122 bpm) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes.Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies. No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go.. Sessions II Deep Sessions II (122 bpm): I beleive I kept this session truer to the genre. It has a bit of kick and vocals but undoubletely deep. Tracklist:
2015 Marble Zone. Purple Velvet
2014 Want Me (Extended Mix). Sean McCabe
2014 For You (Jamie Lewis Deep Sequenzy Mix). Jamie Lewis, Michael Watford
2014 Deep In My Soul (Original Mix). 16 Bit Lolitas
2014 Rize (KY Deep Diligence Mix). Kevin Yost
2013 Stuttgart (John Digweed & Nick Muir Remix). Tosca, Lucas Santtana
2014 That's House (Original Mix). Steve Lawler
2014 Dontcha Wanna Dance (Julius Papp Dub Mix). Cool Million, Marc Evans
2014 Things Behind (Jimpster Remix). Cajuu
2014 Gangsters Paradise (Nikos Kalogerias Remix). Coolio
2014 The Race (Original Mix). The Checkup
2014 Unity (Yuki Deeper Dub). Eric Ericksson
2014 Drifting (Nathan G Re Feel). LTS
2014 I'll Take U There (Original Mix). Ridney, Roland Clark
Highlights:"Deep in my Soul" by 16 Bit Lolitas is the stand-out. I love "Stuttgart", scroll not to miss it because when bossa nova is mixed deep it irresistible. With "Dontcha Wanna Dance", I might have erred again and included some funk, soulful into what is supposed to be solely deep.. mea culpa.. Tune is fab! Love "Things behind" from Jimster a perfect example of what Deep House really is! Nikos' remix of Coolio's hit might surprise some but deep it remains.. "Yuki" perfectly produced is Deep with a swing.. Much love for the production. Finishing with Ridney's rendition of "I'll Take U There".. on par with Deep in my Soul to be the stand out of the set. Xtian
4/16/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 45 seconds
2015 April Deep Sessions I (120 bmp)
Deep Sessions I (120 bpm) The seven episodes of Deep Sessions should really be called Fifty Shades of Deep. It would have been a better title and a true depsiction of what those sessions are about. Yet I did not want to make an event of 7 concomitant uploads and felt like being a bit clinical.I want to keep the blurb to a minimum and let the deepnest talkEmbarking in a avalanche of Deep House uploads. I buy a lot of Deep House tunes, yet upload very few true Deep House sets. Though I believe Deep House is where I find the most consistent Talent and great quality tunes, being a slut for vocals and pretty tunes, I tend to shy away from publishing any Deep House mixes. Willingly or not, I always fall into the trap of including soulful tracks when I try to go deep. Let’s hope that by the time I am done with Deep House Sessions, I will have published something which is true to the genre.Final word, I really tried thoughout the session to showcase great artists I never uploaded before.. For the ones I know and are not featured this time ( thinking of you Petros), please accept my absolute apologies.No particular order in the uploads but for the fact that I went up the bpm genre with every set. Here we go..Deep Sessions I (120 bpm): low bpm, chill-out deep tunes. Not quite deep enough but a good first session to entice you to sample more. Tracklist:
2013 Lost in the Sun (OtherSoul Disko Tek Mix). Ivy
2014 Don't Look Any Further (D.Rossini & Mappa Remix). Danilo Rossini
2014 Point of View. Jakobin & Domino
2014 Magic (Original Mix). Teenage Mutants, Lars Moston
2014 Native Riddim (Original Mix). Coeo
2014 Don't Stop (Original Mix). Chris Karpas, Mass Digital
2014 I Can Feel It (Piano Love Mix). Miguel Migs
2014 House Music (Amilcare & Thomas Wood Remix).Harley & Muscle, Mr. V
2014 Let It Play (Original Mix). Miguel Migs, Martin Luther
2013 Deep Surprise (Phrakture's Unofficial Remix). Samantha James
2014 Moving in You (Gaulois Remix). Dan Cano
2014 Ppl of the Future (Original Mix). Karol XVII & MB Valence
2011 Things Working (Karol XVII & MB Valence present Jackspeare Rem). Stu Patrics
2014 Make Love (Original Mix). Superlover
Highlights:"Native Riddim" from Coeo, simple tune introducing what deep really is, "I Can Feel It" from Salted Music's Miguel Migs finally hitting the depth I wanted, love the subtle piano. "House Music" from Harley & Muscle is the standout of the set for me. This is Deep House at its very best! Another Migs tunes with "Let the Music Play", which really summarize the attitude one shoud have with deep House.. Just let it roll, make yourself available to the music. With "Moving in You" from Dan Cano, we are without doubt listening to true deep house. This is subtle and perfectly produced. The 2 Karol XVII & MB Valence's jams are a bit challenging but again this is what deep House is as well..Done, now to the next one.Xtian
4/16/2015 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 50 seconds
2015 April Trance Mission 04 (Still with Me?)
Trance Mission Episode 4 (Still with me?) The fundamental question is: Are you Still with Me? Apologies to all but I took a little break.. A few lines to frame the context: I have had the set on my HD for now 4 months. I actually mixed it the day of the Charlie Hebdo massacre, hence the intro and then I kept it and kept it and .. kept it. I had received a few pointedly true comments relating to the previous set, which, decent as it was, did contain a few too many poppy tracks. I may ( well I did...) have overdone the Sophie Ellis Bextor segment.. What can I say, I am just a weak old middle-aged straight man.. Not an excuse, just a statement. Anyhow, I thought I would wait until Trance Mission Episode 4 was the best I could produce. Not inferring it is perfect ny now but the version I am publishing ticks all the boxes, covers all the criteria I had set for myself. It is not just Trance, but House, Chill, Progressive, Tribal, Deep and also Trance.. It is what I call Trouse and is the genre I would love the most if it ever existed! Let’s set the scene. At the start imagine yourself about 30 minutes from sunset, it’s hot, you are on the beach somewhere and are listenning to Tribal beats. From there let the music wave guide you, take control of your body. Feel the beat, feel the wave and let yourselves GO! The sun will set and it will be time for the party to get on its way. It will start with Trance, Disco, Dance and House anthems culminating in a Trouse fest.. It's a Rave as an early listener mentioned.. Setting the bar high there, let’s see if I have delivered. Playlist:
2010 Now (Sharam Crazy Remix). King Britt feat Astrid Suryanto
2011 Pressure (Rene Amez Remix). Alex Kenji, Starkillers feat. Nadia Ali
2011 Hide U (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix). Roger Shah, Sian and Kosheen
2014 Sun Goes Down (Pingpong Remix). Robin Schulz
2014 Sun Goes Down (Maniezzl Remix). Robin Schulz
2010 Chase the Moroder (Original Club Mix) [Xtian the Night Edit]. Umek feat Roach Motel
2007 Pjanoo [Xtian Most Precious Edit]. Fremasons feat Blaze
2015 Still With Me (Andi Durrant Mix). Chicane feat Bo Bruce
2015 Still With Me (Anreas van Hoog Modulate Mix). Chicane feat Bo Bruce
2008 Lonely Girl (PROFF Remix). Above & beyond pres. Ocean Lab
2014 Only in a Dream (Chris Bekker Remix) [Xtian Hallelujah Edit]. Paul van Dyk, Jessus, Adham Ashraf feat Tricia Mcteague and Candi Staton
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Vocal Remix) [Xtian Shifted Up Edit]. Candi Staton, Director’s Cut
2012 One Thousand Sun (Soundprank Remix vs Radio Edit) [Xtian Thousand Finally Mashup]. Chicane & Ferry Corsten feat Julie McKnight
2014 No More I Sleep (DC Rockin Club Mix). Chicane feat. Senadee
2015 38 Weeks (Album Mix) [Xtian Time after Time Lil’ Edit]. Chicane feat Lisa Gerrard feat Julie McKnight
2011 Going Deep (Moogmonkey Rework Mix) [Xtian The First Time Edit]. Chicane feat. Jason Jinx
2011 Going Deep (Original Mix) [Xtian The First Time Edit]. Chicane feat. Jason Jinx
2012 Going Deep (VillaNaranjos Remix) [Xtian The First Time Edit]. Chicane feat. Jason Jinx
2015 Still with Me (Disco Citizens Mix). Chicane feat Bo Bruce.
Highlights: Absolute gem and a 2015 release is “Still with Me” from the new Chicane album “The Sum of Its Parts”. Originally the track was released in 2013 by Tritonal, Chicane took it to another level with Bo Bruce as a vocalist.. An absolute gem, classic Chicane, as good as Saltwater and his other massive tunes.. Love it!! But perhaps because of the Tribal beat and the haunting melody, my absolute fav is “Now” from King Britt.. If you do not like the tune, stop following me because we are from different planets. In many ways it reminds of Ravel’s bolero.. Same structure, same false simplicity, same perfection. Onto two classics with “Pressure” and “Hide U”.. Two of my “anchor tunes” and I do have a soft spot for Nadia Ali. The y fitted perfectly with the tribal beach vibe I wanted at the start of the set. “Sun Goes Down” by Robyn Schulz, I heard the tune first on a live set from Chicane in Dubai. Though chilled and repetitive, I wanted to bring everything down looking at the sun going down and the tune fitted perfectly. Once chilled and quiet down, time to party with a couple of Trance/Disco numbers. Starting with Umek’s very clever take on Moroder’s Chase from Midnight Express and a Freemason’s classic Pjanoo.. Should get everyone on their fit, with a wide smile ready for a BIG night. Still with Me by Chicane.. Enough said, this is perfection in progressive or Trance or Trance.. Onto someone who first heard the unfinished set called “Rave music”.. Well it kind of is, but I tried rave music with a house twist throughout. Starting with A&B “Lonely Girl”, I love the female vocalist , she is pitch perfect and the built and keys are what this style is all about.. Classical Music brought to EDM.. With “Only a Dream” we are now in full-on Trance but I thought that I could add a house anthem sample to make it more interesting and bring on what is pure Deep House here-after.. I shifted up the Larse remix of “Hallelujah Anyway” and with pure luck it worked!“One Thousand Sun” by Chicane and Ferry Corsten , another good friend, Denise , to whom I sent an unpublished file, made the comment that she did not like the tune. As Viv, my wife, had already told me once she did not like it either I thought something had to be done. The tune fails because the vocal version gets irritating, A very mediocre vocalist or just not the key he should be singing in.. Anyhow I stripped the vocals and lo and behold thought I could try to mash it up with KOT’s Finally… Big work with a half decent result.. But BOY did I have fun!! This is precisely why I do THIS, to sometimes create! Reintroduce a short version of the original vocal stem and went back to “Finally”. Can’t wait to see how this will work out live.. Two Chicane tracks to follow “ No More I Sleep” and “38 Weeks”… I just did not want to shy away from Trance by this stage.. Episode is called Trance Mission after all.. Tried again to mashup KOT’s “Finally” into “38 Weeks” with limited success.. I had been asked by no les than my son, to remix my edit of Chicane’s “Going Deep” [My First Time Edit].. I had lost it when I changed computer and he wanted it as a workable playable file with stems separated. I have had friend’s telling me that once they heard those edits, they always wait for the samples to kick in the original remixes.. This was as good a time as any to do it and save the stems. Closing the set with the beautiful and uplifting Disco Citizen Mix of “Still with Me” as a reminder that it is the catalyst of the set.. So ARE YOU STILL WITH ME? It will take a little while for me to return to Trance but there will be an episode 5 and 6 in the semi-near future. As I mixed 9 sets of pure Deep House when I was on holidays in January, I will wait for this set to settled and upload one Deep one weekly. A bientôt. Christian
4/4/2015 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 52 seconds
2015 Jan Trance-Mission 03 (Ride The Wave)
Trance-Mission Episode 03 (Ride the Wave) All sine waves are characterized by their frequency, amplitude and phase.. Let's alter all those parameters... Continuing my Trance-Mission. Last episode left us just “As the Rush Came”, this one is all about riding that metaphorical and physical sine wave.. Come and Ride it with Me.. Waves are all around us, light waves, sound waves, sub-atomic quantum waves and also liquid waves of course. There are no real difference in the physics of the surfing wave,the sound wave and the chemical wave, they are all encompassing.. One cannot fight the wave, one has to accept the highs, the lows, surrender to the overwhelming phenomena or emotion. Fight it and you fall into the abyss, ride it and you come back on top ready for the next one.. Although we are in Tranceland, I tried to keep it in my beloved Trouse.. If I did my selection right, at the end of this journey, you will have discovered some great tunes, be surprised by some edgier, harder ones, recognized some old club favourites, taken from one track you love to one you are not sure of, but you will have ridden that Wave and landed with a satisfactory smile on the other side of the tunnel.. At least this was my intent! Current tunes or 2014 remixes of tracks you know very well. Some commercial, some less, some chilled, some pure club-dance. Some dark and heavy , some as warm as the summer sun. Embark on a musical helter-skelter, ride the wave high and low and look at this new episode as a whole journey, do not take a tune by tune attitude, because it will not work. Embrace the total Wave… I will try to set the mood for you: this is what a DJ would play in a boy’s club past-midnight when the chase, the hunt and the urge has taken them over... Playlist:
Intro Come with Me on the Beach. Xtian, Martin Solveig
2014 We’re All We Need (16 Bit Lolitas Remix vs Extended Mix). Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston
2014 Don't Stop (Framewerk Remix)[Xtian Amor del Alma Edit). Chris Karpas, Mass Digital
2014 Afterglow (Original Mix)[Xtian Underground Edit]. Ira, 8Kays feat John Julius Knight
2014 Let Go (Going Deeper Remix). Julie Thompson, Super8 & Tab
2014 Need 2 Know (Richard Earnshaw Remix Xtian Bridge vs. Est8 Remix). State Unknown feat. Cassandra London
2014 Sunlight (Tommy Mc Remix Bootleg) [Xtian Short Edit]. The Magician Feat Years & Years
2014 I Lift My Hands (Club Mix). David Penn, Rober Gaez, Rae
2014 Discopolis (Shakedown Remix)[Xtian shifted Down Turn Me On Edit]. Freemasons
2014 Only Child (Original Mix vs. Roddy Reynaert Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, DedRekoning
2014 Only Child (Pearon & Hirst Remix). DedRekoning feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor
2014 Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer) (2014 Extended Mix)]. Freemasons, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
2014 Shirahama (Shirama Original Mix) [Xtian Reach Out to Charlie Edit]. Bee Hunter, Marc Evans
2014 We’re All We Need (Spada Remix). Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston
Highlights: “We’re All We Need”, new collaboration between A&B and the fantastic vocalist Zoe Johnston. Not quite at the level of the fantastic Love is not Enough, which is one of my all time favourite Trance track but still very, very good and top 5 trance track of 2014. I almost called the set “We’re all we need” as it could have been a very fitting title. “Don’t Stop” and “After Glow” to bring a dark sexy under-current ( to continue the nautical analogy). Both tracks straight out an ADE 2014 compilation called Intricate Records Amsterdam 2014 which you should by.. I actually had “Don’t Stop”, followed by “Till I Come” followed by”Afterglow”.. I was very pleased oh-not-so subtle riddle.. But it was totally gratuitous and the 3 tracks were keeping the set tempo too slow for far too long. “Let Go” a little progressive trance, trousy number with another great vocalist Julie Thompson. “Need 2 Know” I wanted to go back to this track, one of the best of 2014 to showcase the East8 Remix, which even though not as good as the Earnshaw one, presents a different dimension to the State Unknow jam. “Sunlight” a Tommy MC soundcloud bootleg.. Does not get more commercial than this but needed to lighten the mood and start bringing some fun into the mix. You will sing-a-long.. Going darker and harder with David Penn/Rae’s “I Lift My Hands”. Love Rae by far the best female DJ/Producer around. Straight onto an old French house favourite of mine “Discopolis” ( straight men if you have never seen the video clip, search for it..). The Freemsasons remix fitting perfectly the mood I wanted the set to be by now.. Heavy but still clubby. From there embarking on a little Sophie Ellis-Bextor medley. Love her since GrooveJet times! I recently saw a video of a show she did live accapella and then with a band in London.. Sophie rocks. She is beautiful well spoken, elegant and immensely talented. Starting with “Only Child”, her new Dec 2014 release straight onto another Freemasons remix of Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer).. By now, you have successfully ridden the Wave! I had another go at using the Marc Evans vocals on a Trance track with “Shirahama”, definitively not as good as my previous attempt but I was bringing the set home and I was in the moment, waiting to send a message of Love consideering the recent event in Paris. Closing the loop with another remix of “We’re All We Need”.. track of the set.. I will see what the community makes of this Episode. I hope you give it a chance to grow on you. DO NOT fight the wave. Embrace it! A final word on the recent event in my country. I thought of doing a set to celebrate freedom of expression but could not find the right metal place to build it. Therefore just a few words, yes, JeSuisCharlie and so should you all be, because freedom of expression is an indisputable foundation of the Human Rights.. A bientôt! Xtian
1/12/2015 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 39 seconds
2014 Dec Bobby M Birthday (The Sexy Classics Session)
Bobby’s Birthday (The Sexy Classics Session) Beware Not for Children.. Explicit.. but if you do not know the Kim Cooper’s gem DO NOT SHY AWAY! I had some surgery done on my elbow and arm and was out for a few weeks. I eventually came back to check how my last podcast went and … lo and behold realized it had 11K+ downloads! I must say, I am every happy about it! I tend to shy away from pure house and it was comforting to have the feeling that I had put a decent one up strongly validated. I went on to read the latest comments and saw Bobby Manson’s. Bobby has been following me for years, from the very start. It is thanks to listeners like him, who interact when they like something I have posted that I still feel the urge to try something vaguely original. I do it for myself but also because and for everyone who actively engage with my tunes. Therefore Bobby, these 3 sessions are for YOU! Happy birthday mate! (If you want higher quality encoding ask me this is only 128 kbps) Bar for the fact that you are from New York and have called me Daddy DJ a few times in the past, I am not quite sure exactly what House genre you like…. With this in mind, I embarked on a New York, Soulful, Funky and Sexy extravaganza! Three sessions, straight from the mixer, unedited (sorry if scratchy at times) of non progressive mostly current House. Finishing with a Sexy Classics Session! Playlist
2012 Lose your Shhht (New York Mix). Nightrhymes feat. Keith Thompson
2014 Say Yes (Jamie Lewis Club Mix). Two Kings feat. The Queen
2013 Impress Me (Main Mix). Jamie Lewis & DJ Pippi feat. Kim Cooper
2009 Mo' Butter (Miami Darkroom Mix). Jamie Lewis feat. Kim Cooper
1995 Diva. Peter Rauhofer, Eric Kupper & Kim Cooper
2011 Back 2 NY (Original Stereo Mix). DJ Chus, Rob Mirage & Frankie Knuckles
2011 Your Love (The Shapeshifters Remix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, Jamie Principle
2014 Don't Look Any Further (Babysitters & Deep Criminal Remix). Levan Kay, Gary Caos
2013 Only You (Original Mix). Christian Alvarez, Marck Jamz
2012 Heaven Or Hell (Jean Christophe Remix). Guy Robin feat. Amba Shepherd
2011 Pushin (Original Mix). Central Avenue feat. Andrea Love
2011 Take You There (The Shapeshifters Remix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut feat. Jamie Principle
2013 Riders On the Storm (Club Tribal Mix). Sean Finn
2013 If I Was A DJ (Supernova Remix). DJ Roland Clark, Urban Soul
2009 I Called U (Atfc S Heated Conversation). ATFC
2010 Trippin (Original Mix). Miami Husslers feat. Adaja Black
2010 I Ll House You (Original). DJ Jurij
2010 Come Together (What Is House) (Alex Kenji Main Mix). DJ Pierre feat. Felicia
2011 1001 (Darkroom Mix). Jamie Lewis feat. Kim Cooper
2007 So Sexy (Darkroom Mix). Jamie Lewis & DJ Pippi feat. Kim Cooper
2012 No Matter (Scott Diaz Mix). Funkyloco
2010 Glory Hallelujah (Rob Hayes Vocal Mix). Flyingmice feat. Anmary
2012 Nothing But Love for You (Director’s Cut Breathtaking Adventure). The Shapeshifters, C-Dock
2012 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Meme’s Mix of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, B. Slade
2002 It's Love (Trippin'). Goldtrix Presents Andrea Brown
I should be back before New Years with a progressive session. And should anyone be interested, my son (11 years old) posted a set made for his valedictory disco made from tunes chosen by his peers (needed to say this for some tunes were definitively not of his choosing). http://valedisco2014.podomatic.com/entry/2014-11-28T21_11_08-08_00
12/22/2014 • 2 hours, 34 minutes, 6 seconds
2014 Dec Bobby M Birthday (The Soulful Funky Session)
Bobby’s Birthday (The Soulful Funky Session) I had some surgery done on my elbow and arm and was out for a few weeks. I eventually came back to check how my last podcast went and … lo and behold realized it had 11K+ downloads! I must say, I am every happy about it! I tend to shy away from pure house and it was comforting to have the feeling that I had put a decent one up strongly validated. I went on to read the latest comments and saw Bobby Manson’s. Bobby has been following me for years, from the very start. It is thanks to listeners like him, who interact when they like something I have posted that I still feel the urge to try something vaguely original. I do it for myself but also because and for everyone who actively engage with my tunes. Therefore Bobby, these 3 sessions are for YOU! Happy birthday mate! (If you want higher quality encoding ask me this is only 128 kbps) Bar for the fact that you are from New York and have called me Daddy DJ a few times in the past, I am not quite sure exactly what House genre you like…. With this in mind, I embarked on a New York, Soulful, Funky and Sexy extravaganza! Three sessions, straight from the mixer, unedited ( sorry if scratchy at times) of non progressive mostly current House. Following with a Soulful Funky Session! Playlist:
2014 House Music (DJ Romain Rocking & Funky Remix). Harley&Muscle feat. Mr. V
2014 Loving You (Tom Gianelli's 7odiac Vocal). Kenny Summit, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper, Yasmeen
2014 Something About You (Extended Mix). Sean McCabe feat. Jennifer Wallace
2014 Happiness (Original). Mike Scot feat. River Jaxx
2013 Like Frankie Knuckles (Original). Miguel Picasso
2014 Fade (Main Mix). Shane D feat. Anna Rizzo
2014 Reach Out To Me (Angel's Bella Remix vs. Paperboys Remix). Karen Pollard
2014 My Feelin' (Unique2Rhythm Remix). AM2PM
2011 Dance All Night (Groove Cocktail Disco Mix). Loui & Scibi feat.Andrea Love
2014 Revive (Original Mix). Marco Giannone
2014 Push The Feeling On (Dany Cohiba Remix. Nightcrawlers
2014 Push The Feeling On (T Tommy Victor Perez & Vicente Ferrer Remix). Nightcrawlers
2014 Push The Feeling On (U-Ness JedSet 2014 SoulHeat Remix). Nightcrawlers
2014 Strings Of Life (Original Mix). Orson Welsh
2012 I've Got The Music In Me (Soneec Big Room Remix). Alfred Azzetto & Vincent Valller feat. Manuelle
2012 Middle of the Night (Extra Sauce Mix). Hani, Andrea Martin
2013 I Feel Good (Again) (Original Mix). Juan Kidd feat. Roland Clark
2013 Jus Dance (ARFM Remix). Mr. V
2008 Reach Out for Love (ATFC Remix vs ATFC Babylon Bounce). Marc Evans
2011 Trippin (Original Mix). Redondo
2013 When the Needle Drops (Summatime Mix). ATFC
2011 Walk Away (ATFC's VB Weekender Vocal)). ATFC feat. Lisa Shaw
2010 Brick House (Club Mix). MOD & Staffan Thorsell
2014 Breaking These Chains (Ezel Classic Remix). Saliva Commandos feat. Michelle Rivera
I should be back before New Years with a progressive session. And should anyone be interested, my son (11 years old) posted a set made for his valedictory disco made from tunes chosen by his peers ( needed to say this for some tunes were definitively not of his choosing). http://valedisco2014.podomatic.com/entry/2014-11-28T21_11_08-08_00
12/22/2014 • 2 hours, 26 minutes, 5 seconds
2014 Dec Bobby M Birthday (The NYC Session)
Bobby’s Birthday (The NYC Session) I had some surgery done on my elbow and arm and was out for a few weeks. I eventually came back to check how my last podcast was faring and … lo and behold realized it had 11K+ downloads! I am every happy about it! I tend to shy away from pure house and it was comforting to have the feeling that I had put a decent one up strongly validated. I went on to read the latest comments and saw Bobby Manson’s. Bobby has been following me for years, from the very start. It is thanks to listeners like him, who interact when they like something I have posted that I still feel the urge to try something vaguely original. I do it for myself but also because and for everyone who actively engage with my tunes. Therefore, Bobby, these 3 sessions are for YOU! Happy birthday mate! (If you want higher quality encoding ask me this is only 128 kbps) Bar for the fact that you are from New York and have called me Daddy DJ a few times in the past, I am not quite sure exactly what House genre you like…. With this in mind, I embarked on a New York, Soulful, Funky and Sexy extravaganza! Three sessions, straight from the mixer, unedited (sorry if scratchy at times) of non progressive and mostly current House. Starting with a New York City Feel Session! Playlist:
2014 A House Thing (Micky More & Andy Tee Accapella). Paggi & Costanzi, Roland Clark
2013 Come Together (What Is House) (Supernova Remix). DJ Pierre feat. Felicia
2013 NY 2 UK (James Dexter Mix). DeepCitySoul & DJ Romain
2013 New York Style (Elias Tzikas Remix). Jerk House Connection
2013 Got Me Down (Original Mix). Groove Assassin & Sean McCabe
2014 Open Up Your Spirit. Terrence Parker, Merachka
2014 Love U Now (Spiritchaser Vocal Mix). The Realm feat. Damon C. Scott
2012 Dancin For My Life (Pasha NoFrost 4 Your Life Remix). Seb Skalski & Masta P & Michelle Weeks
2014 Finally (Sonny Fodera Remix). Kings Of Tomorrow
2014 Cookys 6. Jamie Lewis
2014 Happiness (Seb Skalski Remix). Mike Scot feat. River Jaxx
2014 Pushing On (Dub vs Original Mix ). Oliver $ & Jimi Jules
2014 Finally (Baby Be Mine). Terrence Parker, Reno Ka.
2014 Finally (Backroom Mix). Terrence Parker, Reno Ka
2014 Dance For Me (Original Mix). The Sunchasers
2014 Tomorrow's Another Day (Original Mix). Sean McCabe feat. Donae'o
2015 Conch (Groove Junkies Deep Sanctuary Rework). Spiritchaser
2014 Love on the Dancefloor (Disco Sax Mix). The Funklovers feat. Marc Evans
2012 The Whistle Song (Supernova Remix). Frankie Knuckles, Director’s Cut
2014 B Bad (Original Mix). Daniele Tignino & Lukas
2012 Don't Look Any Further (Original Mix). Klaide Feat.Julio Cesar & Hanna Marine
2012 Obsession (Jamie Lewis Deeproom Mix). Jamie Lewis feat. Kim Cooper
2014 Cookys 7. Jamie Lewis
2013 For You (Dario D'Attis PurpleIzed Rework). Jamie Lewis feat. Michael Watford
2014 Ain't Got Time (Original Mix). Dj Able feat. Hannah Khemoh
I should be back before New Years with a progressive session. And should anyone be interested, my son (11 years old) posted a set made for his valedictory disco made from tunes chosen by his peers ( needed to say this for some tunes were definitively not of his choosing). http://valedisco2014.podomatic.com/entry/2014-11-28T21_11_08-08_00 A bientôt Xtian
12/22/2014 • 2 hours, 37 minutes, 28 seconds
2014 Nov Take Me to a Higher Ground
Take Me to a Higher Ground… !!!! Warning: some expletives and drug references !!! Set could have been called “15 Shades of House” or “What is House without Big Piano Keys?” But I thought I shouldn’t pass on the opportunity to give Blonde and Grant Nelson a some exposure.. 14 good tracks … 13 from the last quarter of 2014.. Proud of that! In the past few months, I have been utterly bored with Soulful and, to a certain extent, with with any non-progressive house. "Take Me to a Higher Ground" reunites me with the genre.. What changed my mind? - Mixing it up between true soulful gems and edgier tunes with some rasp built-in gave depth and colours to my set. - Inviting House royalty to the party did help! Grant Nelson, Richard Earnshaw, Sandy Rivera, Kings of Tomorrow, Spiritchaser, Eric Kupper and Miguel Migs.. Need I say more? - Finally finding great, very recent tracks! “Higher Ground”, “Need 2 Know”, “Bang, Bang” and “Special”… The latter 3 released in the last fortnight and all of them in my 2014 House top five.. The pleasure to discover new tracks, associated to the relief of not having to include old ones, rekindled my interest. There you have it.. A very decent House set to listen to! I promise it will grow on you.Playlist:
1969 Intro Apollo 11 Counrdown. NASA Soundcloud Page
2014 Higher Ground (Taft_Purple Disco Machine vs Taft Remix.) [Xtian Daft Disco Edit feat. Erick Decks]. Blonde feat. Charli Taft
2014 Higher Ground (Grant Nelson Remix). Blonde feat. Charli Taft
2014 Need 2 Know (Richard Earnshaw Remix). State Unknown feat. Cassandra London
2014 BANG (Kings Of Tomorrow ReVox Mix). Sandy Rivera feat. April
2014 Don't Look Any Further (Babysitters & Deep Criminal Remix). Levan Kay, Gary Caos
2104 Special (CamelPhat vs Grant Nelson HC Remix) [Xtian F@kin’ Special Booty Edit]. Billon feat. Maxine Ashley
2014 Secret (Full Intention Remix). DJ Anna feat. Beverley Ely
2014 We Love You (Mandela Tribute). U-Ness, JedSet feat Madiba
2012 Paradise Row (Extended Mix). Spiritchaser
2014 High Enough (Inaky Garcia Remix). Daniel Trim & Monica Mira feat. Maximilian G.
2014 My Feelin' (Unique2Rhythm Remix). AM2PM
2014 Missing You (Eric Kupper's 'Director's Cut Tribute To FK' Mix). Artful, Ridney, feat. Terri Walker
2014 Kissin Huggin Pt 2_(Jay Vegas Remix) [Xtian My Naughty Way Edit feat. Phil Weeks). Boy Orlando
2014 Let It Play (Original Mix). Miguel Migs feat. Martin Luther
Highlights: “Higher Ground”: I first heard the track on Grant Nelson’s housecall. Grant had done a private edit of the Blonde’s tunes, it was clear it had anthem potential. You get a mash on my 3 favourite remixes. I am sure more will come, too much potential for other producers not to have a go. Big keys, heavy bass and an outstanding melody line. “Need 2 Know” from Richard Earnshaw, heard it first unreleased on Jask’s ThaiSoul podcast on MixCloud.. Immediate love. Earnshaw is one of the top five house producers and never, never disappoints. As to the vocalist, Cassandra London, absolute respect. Production is immaculate. “Bang, Bang”: Sandy Rivera, April and the KOT outfit.. Sandy and April, not sure who is the muse of the other, but very much like the previous track, this tune is intricate and goes way beyond the melody line.. I needed a wider appeal than a purely melodic one to regain interest in Soulful House.. Grant Nelson, Richard Earnshaw and Sandy Rivera just provided it.. As for April, what a vocalist! Listen every word is expressed not just sung. “Don't Look Any Further”: old tune, new take.. My wife was cringing a bit with the tenor sax.. I had to tell her that the sugary, well-know tune needed the edge. The sax solo is not too long and without it.. It would just be another cover of a classic.. “Special” from Billon feat Maxine Ashley.. I discovered the track on Housecall # 120.. Must have been a private edit because the track was only released on the 7th of November.. I waited all that time for I wanted to use a legal cut and check out the different remixes.. So catchy! And the CamelPhat remix is perfect.. I could not resist to fuse in Grant Nelson’s edit but left the Housecall jingle to acknowledge the source. I believe I did a decent job of fusing both version.. and yes this tune is F@ckin’ Special!!! With “Secret” we delve back into classic but recent soulful house. A track, which I think is more for the dancefloor than just podcasting. Jumping quickly straight into a bit of U-ness and Jedset with their Mandela’s tribute to steer the set back to true soulful “Paradise Row” from Spiritchaser.. The only relatively old tune of the set ( 2012), an old time favourite of mine and I felt I deserved dropping a classic by that time. I have to mention the vocalist, Emily Cooke, full respect! “High Enough” , new take on an old classic.. Inaki Garcia, whom I have played a lot of tracks, gives the tuen an edge it needed to make it relevant. “My Feelin’” from AM2PM. I discovered AM2PM on Housecall recently with a mini mix they did. It blew me away. AM2PM is a collaboration unit where the amazing singer adlib on instrumental tracks, this is House at its absolute finest.. Do to miss and go to their soundcloud page to hear how creative and amazing they sound. “Missing You” Kupper’s Director’s Cut of the Frankie Knuckles classic.. The track would not have made the playlist if it had not been for all the rest.. This is what I mean by being bored with Soulful.. As it is and by the time it dropped, I felt it was perfectly suited to play it.. It is really all about mixing it up… Kissin’ and Huggin’… Old househeads will immediately recognize Peter Heller’s Big Love, Boy Orlando inspiringly twisted it to Kissin’ to Huggin and Xtian had to play around with the Phill Weeks sample to had the personal naughty touch. Last track “Let the Music Play”.. fitting ending and loving the swag, the production, the “now” feel. Just by the length of the highlights you can see I like this set.. Give it a fair go, this is a little journey into the various colours ( hence the 15 shades) of current melodic House Music. It will grow on you. Next up could be another soulful though most probably will return to progressive before embarking into TranceMission Episode 03 A bientôt Xtian
11/9/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 49 seconds
2014 Oct Spring has Sprung (Vintage Trance for Vintage Ravers)
Spring has Sprung Pt.3 (Vintage Trance for Vintage Ravers) Third and last part.. It got a bit more interesting from there on.. A bit of context.. For a few years, our crew has been yearning for some good old uplifting Trance.. Back to the 90’s.. I was quite apprehensive about it, not being sure that we ,still, actually could handle any sustained trance. I did learn a few things whilst mixing the set and I will come back to that later, but I am happy to report that I was proven wrong., Trance can work if appropriately tailored to the crowd. Straight out of the mixer with all the imperfections of live mixing.. Be kind! It consists mainly of big anthems and/or Xtian’s Edits I have dropped before, with a couple a new mash-ups I have been working on.. Playlist:
Toca’s Miracle (Tom Novy Jashari Deepdown Mix). Fragma
Touch Me (Classic 2009 Mix). Tom & Jerry feat Abigail Bailey
Rapture (Dance Extended Mix). ReUnited
See The Sun (Aurosonic Intro Remix). Matt Darey, Urban Astronauts, Kate Smith
Don't Give Up (Reboot). Chicane feat. Bryan Adams
Empty Streets (Carl Hanaghan & Ted Nilsson Remix). Late Night Alumni
Room for Happiness (Extended Mix). Kaskade, Skylar Grey
Fight for You (Sultan & Ned Shephard Remix). Morgan Page
Need to Feel Loved (Adam K & Soha Vocal Mix). Reflekt feat. Delline Bass
More (Joshi Mix vs Extended Mix). Tess, Ad Brown
Track to Infinity (Extended Version). DJ Sveta, Alexsandra Mell
Young and Beautiful (Nikos Kalogerias Remix). Lana Del Rey
Tell Me Why (Vocal Club Mix). Supermode
Tell Me Why You Like Titanium? (Xtian Originall Edit). Supermode, Power Music, Xtian feat. Sia
As The Rush Comes (Gabriel And Dresden Mix). Motorcycle
Falling Away (Armin van Buuren Remix vs. Edit)). Hannah
9PM (Till I Come) [Sequential One 1999 Remix]. ATB
Silence (Niels Van Gogh Vs. Thomas Gold Dub Mix). Delerium
The Silence of Tracey (Tommy Mc's Sundown Remix) [Xtian Mash Edit] EBTG Vs Soul Vision Vs Delerium
Finally Missing the Silence (Xtian Original Edit). Delerium vs EBTG vs KOT, Xtian
Finally (Avicii s Sunshine Bootleg). Kings of Tomorrow
Reach out For Harmony (Xtian Mash). Blood Groove & Kikis, Xtian, Marc Evans
Highlights: Give a fair go to the many Xtian Edits and mashups, they are fun and in some cases decent..I learned a valuable lesson for the next time I play Trance:A) Maximum length of set should be 1h30B) Unless the track is an ABSOLUTE ANTHEM (and there are max 10 of these all around) no track should be more than 4/5 minutes, therefore only radio edits to be used in the future.C) Attention span of the punters is 2 minutes if nothing change ( levels etc...). I will be back with an original mix within a fortnight.. To our friends.. Thanks it was fab to see you having a good time!! Xtian
10/27/2014 • 2 hours, 27 minutes, 10 seconds
2014 Oct Spring has Sprung (To Get their Feet Moving)
Spring has Spring Pt.2 (Get their Feet Moving) (!!! If you are looking for something progressive come back in 3 weeks !!!) We hosted a party to celebrate the (non) arrival of Spring in Melbourne.. After an hour of eclectic lounge and a technical issue induced interval, starting live mixing a slightly more upbeat set.. Nothing challenging!Check out Higher Ground though it is a very good funky tune.. Playlist:
Reach Out for Harmony (Original Xtian Mash). Blood Groove & Kikis, Xtian, Marc Evans
Higher Ground (Grant Nelson Remix). Charli Taft, Blonde
Silence (Milo & Acheson Euphoric Club Mix). Shane D feat. Kerry Wood
Angel On My Shoulder (EDX's BH Remix). Kaskade
It Feels So Good [Original 12” Mix). Sonique
Hey Hey (Shane D's ReTwist). Dennis Ferrer
Set Fire to the Rain (Moto Blanco Remix). Adele
Rolling in The Deep (Shane D Rework). Adele
So Many Times (Club Mix). Gadjo & Alxeandra Prince
Bodyswerve (Pagano in Heaven Mix) (Xtian Edit). De'lacy & Marco Gee
Put 'Em High (JJ's Club Mix). StoneBridge feat. Therese
Watchin' (Club Mix). Freemasons
Xtian
10/27/2014 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
2014 Oct Spring has Sprung (Drinks & Mingle)
Spring has Sprung Pt.1 First of 3 ( Drinks and Mingle) We hosted a party to celebrate the (non) arrival of Spring in Melbourne.. To foster the Drinks and Mingle part of the event, I pre-mixed an eclectic lounge set.. Sade, Adele, Justin Timberlake and the Rolling Stones to name of few.. Not breaking any progressive barrier here.. More of a mix-tape than a live set.. Here is the playlist, no other comments really necessary.. Definitively NOT a required download but interesting twist on well-known easy listening tunes you will recognize Loungin’ Tunes Playlist:
Sweetest Taboo (Palinoia Remix). Sade
You Got The Love (Tommy Mc's Chillax Remix). Candi Staton
Ain't No Sunshine (Café Buddha del Mar Bar Mix). Lazylectric
As Tears Go by (Luxury Strings mix). Sao Vicente feat Ituana
It's Only Rock'N Roll (But I Like it). Banda Do Sul feat. Natasha
When Am I Going to Make a Living (Mike&Tess Boot Edit). Sade
One Touch (Room 12 Remix). Matheus R.
Need You Tonight (Scott Wozniak Remix. INXS
Set Fire On the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg). Layabouts feat. Adele
Every Breath I Take ( Scott Wozniak Remix). The Police, Sting
Where Love Lives (FK & DM Remix). Dimitri Tribute, Allison Limerick
Strings Of Life (Lewis Lastella Remix). Rhythim Is Rhythim
Suit & Tie (DJ Meme Tuxedo Mix). Justin Timberlake
Xtian
10/27/2014 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 13 seconds
2014 Sept Trance Mission 02 (As the Rush Comes)
Trance-Mission Episode 02 … “As the Rush Comes” We left the Ambient realm, dropped and landed into Tranceland. With its highs and lows, builds and snare drums, synths and pads! I tried to put together a set, which pursue the trance flow. Do you remember the anticipation, the wait, the tingling, the heat, the chills, the sweats, the raised hair on the skin and the glow? Do you remember the RUSH?Four months of gestation and labour! Time to let this one be judged by the community. Though sloppy at times, I did the best I could..In spite of the rather chilled first tracks, "As the Rusch Come" has a definite Trance flavour. Beats per minute do not lie, we end up at 136 bpm, it is Trance! Or, how I was recently told, “Progressive Trance”.One word on the long hiatus between uploads: after a month of blissful downtime with the family in Europe, we faced a few tumultuous events once back in Oz. I neither had the time nor the inclination to listen or mix anything. Problems got sorted out and we are hopefully back to the pedestrian, uneventful rhythm I personally love.In many a ways, the break was timely. I was starting to do this just because “I had to”, which really negates the desire I have for a creative outlet.To Lars, I will answer your emails this week. You have my very public apology, I hope you understand.Back to “As The Rush Comes”: Trance can only be a journey, something with a beginning, ebb and flows, to culminate as build-up to a massive “hands up in the air” closing track. This is my first real attempt throughout this Trance Mission, other will come. Playlist:
2010 See The Sun (Aurosonic Intro Remix). Matt Darey & Urban Astronauts feat. Kate Smith
2013 Help Me Understand I Am Not Alone (Echofusion Remix). Ivan Garci, David Devilla feat. Elisabeth Aivar
2012 The Nothing Song (Original Mix) [Xtian Lil’ Edit]. Chicane feat Maxi Jazz
2013 Bliss (Blood Groove & Kikis Remix) [Xtian It’s Yours Edit]. James Woodsfeat. E-Man
2014 Reach Out for Harmony (Sweet Harmony Original Mix vs Xtian Reach Out 4 Love Mash). Blood Groove & Kikis, Marc Evans, Xtian
2012 Choice (Stan Kolev Remix). E-Spectro feat. Escenda
2014 Without You (Original Mix). Blood Groove & Kikis feat. Roland Clark’s sample
2012 Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris Extended Mix). Florence & The Machine feat. Ed Weathers’ sample
2013 Phantom (Original Mix) [Xtian Drop the Desire Edit]. Fehrplay feat. Ed Weathers & Paul Alexander’s sample
2014 Falling in My Eyes (Original Mix) [Xtian Turn Me On Edit]. Evave feat Muzzaik samples
2014 More (Joshi Remix) [Xtian Added Pads Edit]. Tess, Ad Brown
2008 What a Wonderful World (EDX's Miami Sunset Mix). Axwell & Bob Sinclar feat. Ron Caroll
2003 As The Rush Comes (Gabriel And Dresden Mix). Motorcycle
Highlights: Starting with Track 5, Mashup of “Sweet Harmony” with “Reach Out for Love” vocals.. I had the insane urge to fuse Trance and Soulful House, ensuring that I would insult both tribes.. I do like what I attempted but would love someone with real talent to pursue it to gives this idea the love and care it requires. I sent it to a well-respected friend of mine.. His reaction was priceless “Christian, have you ever heard of mastering?” Well, yes I have but wouldn’t even know where to start! I have posted a frist version on my soundcloud page, I will post the final version in the next few days “See the Sun” from Matt Darey, I had to start with some intro uplifting trance, great vocals, a tune bringing us old trance kids back decades.“Help Me Understand I’m not Alone”: in between Progressive House and Trance, feelgood track, so sweet on the ears, with a great synth layers. “The Nothing Song” from Chicane: for the initiated, Nick used the basic chords of Poppiholla and extended the melody, track chosen to get into the trance vibe. “Bliss” the Blood Groove & Kikis remix. A word on Blood Groove & Kikis, two remixers/producers from Riga, Latvia. They ended up featuring about 3 times in this set, underlining the fact that if you are looking for a current Progressive Trance sound, just go to their soundcould page (https://soundcloud.com/bloodgroove-kikis) and onto Beatport (http://www.beatport.com/artist/blood-groove-and-kikis/189678) to buy their tunes. I added the Jon Cutler/E-man sample in the spirit of the soulful trance fusion vibe I was trying to achieve. A bit gratuitious.. What follows is much better. Reach Out for Harmony Mash-up. The instrumental track “Sweet Harmony” is from Blood Groove & Kikis.. It sounds like Kaskade, when Kaskade decides not to include the electro crap required to sell to the masses. The vocal of Marc Evans', soulful house God. “Choices” from E-Specro.. do not miss, perfect production! Deep and Progressive with a slight trance tinge.. One of my favourite. “Without You” another track from Blood Groove & Kikis, easy instrumental Trance track to use a bridge. Classic Trance structure. “Phantom” from Fehrplay. We are now squarely in Trance land.. I could dance to that! Include the very naughty Ed Weathers Love This Feeling sample.. But really Trance with naughtiness.. I do not think so.. “Falling in My Eyes”.. this is the good feeling, rush uplifting trance I used to absolutely adore with a 2014 production feel.. I am seeing sparkles with this one.. Turn Me On indeed!! “More” from Tess and Ad Brown.. Progressive Trance with a great vocalist.. The most well known three chords in the world.. and yet an original song.. A track like this alone is worth all the crap Trance I had to listen to.. LOVE IT.. And listen to the guitar and tell me where they sampled it from.. “What a Wonderful World” EDX take on the Ron Carroll/Bob Sinclair classic.. I actually reworked the whole set for months before finding the right 2 last tracks.. I am unsure of this one but I needed to jump 12 bpm over 8 minutes and 4 months of labour was enough.. As much as I am unsure of “What a Wonderful World” I know the Gabriel & Dresden remix of “As The Rush Comes” is the fitting track to send you home.. Peak time trance at its very, very best! Enjoy and please, please D A N C E !! I will work on a few additional higher bpm Trance episodes in the next few months.. The ultimate goal being to build the base of a Trance Journey I will play during spring.. In the meantime, I should either do a fun soulful one or something more to the deep or darker side.. A bientôt Xtian
9/22/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 30 seconds
2014 July Nammos' Beach Funk
Nammos’ Beach Funk Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Sade, Diana Ross, George Michael, Mary J Bilge, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Daft Punk, Kathy Brown, Michelle Weeks, Chaka Khan... Needless to say this is not a progressive set.. Funky and Disco summer beats on the menu. As I seldom venture in that space, I am unsure as to the quality but the Greek sun called for it. Considering some of the crap I heard during our holidays, I cannot be worse than some. Continuing the Mykonos holiday vibe. Originally dropped whislt staying at the Semeli Hotel, set was edited as it was better suited with the feel of Nammos Beach, Psarou, Mykonos http://www.nammos.gr/Nammos Beach is an infinitely more stylish (and more expensive) alternative to all other offerings in Mykonos. A potentially cool place where, given the right crowd, the beat will slowly creep up and loungers/sitters become dancers, taking over the table tops. We spent a day at Nammos with the children. They could not quite get the vibe (and to be honest it wasn’t there) but the potential could be felt and deserved better than the endless re-runs of “Besame Mucho” remixes and old French 70’s/80’s standards (for the froggies out there I heard: Michel Fugain, Joe Dassin, Dalida..). My guess is one plays for what they think the audience wants... By the time it got semi-pumping, the kids were over it and so were we.Looking at the crowd, with the standard statuesque models who cannot move to save themselves, the plastic fantastic 50 (or was it 60 ?) y.o. striving to attract attention, glancing at the girl, who albeit not “perfect”, was just getting it and moving gracefully to the beat, I reflected on the ever-so-true egalitarian dimension of the dance floor.. People; it is not how you LOOK on the dance floor that counts, it is how you MOVE!From there it was a short hop to decide to drop my own little set, which I am pretty sure would have got the punters dancing.. Yes, one may have to drop 3/4 tunes the crowd knows but one can still try to be inventive, original and somewhat current.Therefore, instead of “Besame Mucho”, “The Girl from Ipanema”, "Copacabana" and French standards from the 70’s, I would have played this selection of funky tunes and would not have looked half as bored as the resident DJ… Playlist:
2014 Love Never Felt So Good (DJ Fudje Tribute Remix vs. Mark Di Meo & Tony Loreto Remix). Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake
2013 Show Me Love (Rob Hayes Disco Mix). Robin Skouteris feat. Lia Hide
1993 Upside Down (Satoshi Tomie & David Morales Mix). Diana Ross
1994 I'm Coming Out (Maurice Joshua 4 Vibe Mix). Diana Ross
2014 Turn Me Out (House Bros Underdeep Inc Remix. Praxis feat. Kathy Brown
2014 Someday (Husky's More Booty Mix). Dave Mayer
2014 Candidate For Love (Joey Negro Disco Blend). Joey Negro vs. Horse Meat Disco
2014 Déjà Vu (Original Mix) [The Boom Boom Xtian Edit feat. Blaze]. Nic James
2013 Respect (Jamie Lewis goes Disco mix). Jamie Lewis, Michelle Weeks, Natasha Watts and Marc Evans
2013 Get Lucky (Mark Di Meo & Tony Loreto Remix) . Daft Punk
2012 Circles (Extended Mix). Rob Hayes
2012 As (Rob Hayes Remix). George Michael duet with Mary J Bilge
2013 Play (Andrea Fiorino Wants To Play With JLo Mash). Seb Skalski feat. Jennifer Lopez
2013 Keep Dancing (Original Extended Mix). Samuele Sartini & Crazibiza feat. Jaquita
2012 Sunblast (Original Mix). Conga Squad
2012 Music's Got Me High (Coqui Selection Remix). Soul Avengerz
2014 Blow (Rightside & Mark Di Meo Remix). Beyoncé
2014 I'm Every Woman (DJ Meme's Knuckles Tribute Mix). Chaka Khan
2013 Nothing Can Come Between Us (DJ Pomo Edit). Sade
Highlights: Just mentioning the Rob Hayes' remixes which are now available for purchases on his private download page ( through Facebook).I have another holiday set to upload before getting back to my Trance Mission. Now back in Australia and I have regained access to my tunes library, beloved Traktor controller and all other toys.. YEAH!One last comment on Mykonos.. Only 2 places to hear good tunes.. Cavo Paradiso, of course, never miss an opportunity to see the sunrise from Cavo, it is truly magical. And Scarpa, next to the Caprice Bar in Micro Venetia, where my wife and the staff of the Semeli took me. Great place, shame about the lilliputian dance floor.As for the Caprice bar... Enjoy the view but bring your ear plugs to avoid the worse sound pollution ever dispensed in Greece... A bientôt Xtian
7/22/2014 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 7 seconds
2014 July Poolside at the Semeli Hotel
Poolside at the The Semeli Hotel, Mykonos, Greece Continuing the Mykonos vibe series. Let’s describe it as eclectic Poolside Deep and Beach tunes.. Playlist:
2014 Still In Love. Ross Couch
2014 Just Nina Simone (Vitullo Remix). DJ PP
2014 I Need You (Original). Deeplomatik
2014 After All (Claptone Remix. Oliver Koletzki, Nord
2012 Sage Comme Une Image (Spiller Remix). Bottin, Jupiter
2014 You And Me. Ross Couch
2014 Fiction (Alex Justino Re-edit). The XX
2014 If We Try (Vocal Mix). Nathan G, Frank H Carter III
2014 Living (Original Mix). Andrew Bayer, James Grant
2014 Hey Hey (Original Mix). DAN.K
2014 The Move (Original). Giom
2014 Plenty Of Time (Full Intention Club Mix). Peppermint Heaven
2014 Need to Feel Loved (Deepmode & Fash Mix). Hussey, Van Goulden feat. Etherea
2014 Make Me Feel (Original Mix). Aki Bergen, Daniel Jaze feat. Ken Rosen
Highlights: same as before.. Dedicated to the fantastic staff and management of the Semeli Hotel.. Your hospitability is legendary.. http://www.semelihotel.gr
7/12/2014 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 3 seconds
2014 July Loungin' at the Semeli
Warning !!!!! Hiatus on the Trance Mission I embarked earlier as I found myself overseas without my external drive, having left home all the tunes I intended to use for that purpose. Until my return, I will follow the holiday vibe with whatever I have on my notebook or will buy and download. In Mykonos, Greece, at the Semeli Hotel, where I dropped a few sets to be uploaded in the next few days. Did this one on the night of our arrival, virtually trying to get a feel of the local vibe and doing what I could do with what I had in front of me.. Deep n’ Lounge.. A relaxing set to enjoy with a drink and good company. Playlist:
2011 Desire (Chilling Chambers) (Original Mix). Mikis Theodorakis & Francesco Diaz
2014 Believer (Original Mix). Urulu
2014 Waves (Robin Schulz Remix. Mr. Probz
2014 I Am Soul (Original Mix. Stark D & Nick Safado
2014 Superstar (Reel People Vocal Mix). The Company
2014 Rapture (Borche Deep House Mix). Nadia Ali
2014 My Dream (Original Mix). Seb Skalski
2014 The Promise Land (Original). Deeplomatik
2014 It's Time to Party Now Samir Maslo feat. Corrado Rizza
2013 I Like 2 Party. Samir Maslo Vs. Oliver Cheatham
2011 Like I Love You (Kinky Movement Remix). Kinky Movement
2014 A Spy In The House Of Love (Original Mix). Evren Ulusoy
2010 Have You Ever (Original Mix). Spiritchaser feat. Emily Cook
2010 Fantasy (House Device Classic vocal mix). Edmund Feat. Natasha Watts
2014 Give It To Me (Fred Everything Remix). Homero Espinosa feat. Yogi
Highlights: Just thanking the wonderful staff and management at the Semeli. Giorgos, Dimitri, Pericles ... you were amazing. Those 3 sets are for you.. http://www.semelihotel.gr/
7/10/2014 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 1 second
2014 May Trance-Mission 01 (The Ambient Set)
On a Trance-Mission: Episode 01 (The Ambient Set) Off to a Journey into Trance.. and if I am not delusional the first port of call is a good one..Dust off the glow sticks, the furry boots, the neon T-shirts, the lycra leggings, the kandi, the beads necklaces, the multi pocket flarry pants, the lasers and get ready for minor keys!In the next few weeks, across several uploads, I will attempt to take you back to those memorable days with (mostly) current productions. I am attempting to find a modern. adult, progressive Trance vibe..I have been burning with the desire to build one of those journeys for a while. It is a slow process and I usually give up! This time, in the next 4 uploads, I have set myself the challenge to take you there..I usually stop midway either for lack of good current material or because once the higher bpm region (130 to 140 bpm) are reached, I find that frenzy aspect of Trance possibly too hard to stomach or probably just not something I would know when and how to appreciate.Yet, as far as EDM is concerned, Trance was my first love and nothing, NOTHING can replace the memories of a great Trance journey. So here we are... at the onset of the Journey! Episode One: The Ambient SetWe will be crossing over from Progressive to Ambient, Down-Tempo, Deep, Trance, even some classical and opera. One common thread to the set: all tracks have a balearic vibe..Starting very tame but those with keen ears and kindred spirit will regognize that, without a shred of doubt, we are on a trance journey! It will pick up in the next sets! If you do not dig Trance, this episode will be bearable but as we progress you may want to zone out for a little bit. I will slot a soulful one somewhere to keep you interested ! The only rule I gave myself for this project was to restrict the number of old Trance classics to only 2 per set, to mix them 100% live to have a real journey feel, and finally to allow myself as many edits as I wanted in order to keep my interest fresh until this project is finished. Playlist:
Intro Warp Journey Intro (Space Chor Mix). Alexander Metzger
2014 Believe in You (Original Mix) [Xtian Otraz Vez Edit] . Magic Surfer
2002 Saltwater (Thrillseekers Ambient Mix). Chicane feat. Moya Brennan
2014 Mystic Beach Bridge [Xtian Original Come With Me Re-Edit]. Alexander Metzger
2014 The Velorian Can’t Stop (MS Original Mix vs KOT Can’t Stop ) [Xtian Mash-up) Magic Surfer, KOT feat. Rae and Xtian
2014 Still Here (Original Mix). Envotion
2104 Be Strong (Katrin Souza Remix). 1Touch
2014 Believe in You (Aerobatics One Remix. Magic Surfer
2104 Tusindfryd (Original Mix) [Xtian Power of Music Edit]. Morten Granau
2014 Coeur De La Nuit (Sascha Cawa Dirty Doering vs Extended Remix) [Xtian Canon Deep Down Edit feat Mike Dunn]. Ferdinand Dreyssig & Marvin Hey
2014 Darling (Original Mix) [Xtian Soul of a DJ Edit]. Simone Vitullo feat. Lady Vale, Roland Clark
2014 Fugaz (Original Mix) ) [Xtian Soul of a DJ Edit].Th Moy
2013 Viewpoint (Kevin Vega Remix) [Xtian Pieces Edit feat Flasmob]. Blufeld
2014 Egoiste (Original Mix) [Xtian The Phuture Edit feat Akabu]. Sebastian Weikum, The Vehicle
2009 Poppiholla (5AM Album Mix). Chicane
2014 Beat Organ (Original Mix) [Xtian God is a DJ Edit]. 16 Bit Lolitas
2014 Track to Infinity (Philip Aniskin Mix). DJ Sveta feat. Alexsandra Mell
Highlights:Another VERY European set! There are great things coming from the States but they tend to have a bit of mechanical electro for the radio plays.. pity..(jump direct to "Coeur de la Nuit" at 00:38:19 if you want to hear something VERY special..) The all important first track: “Believe in You” from Magic Surfer. Loving it so much I actually doubled it throughout the set.. I obviously did not realize it at the time and being live it is too late now to take it off. The artist name is Anton from Lipetsk, Russia. I could listen to the production, the vocals, the vibe all day long.. “The Velorian Can’t Stop” I am VERY VERY VERY happy of this mash-up.. Luck or talent, most probably the former, but it works! The original track is called “The Velorian” from the same Magic Surfer as the intro track. Definitively, someone to follow, here is the link to his SoundCloud page (https://soundcloud.com/magic-surfer-music). (Track starts at 00:12:00 Mash-Upstarts at 00:12:33) “Still Here” from Envotion, a Dutch trio. Production without compromise, a perfect male vocalist from their progressive sound. A very pleasing and driving track. "Tusindfryd" .. If it were not for the next track “Coeur de la Nuit” this would be the track of the set.. I love the very subtle guitar and back percussions. I love the ethereal vocals. The well dropped synths. The classical build, which reminds me of J.S. Bach, the flute... I love everything. It is up there with the best of Chicane... I even think my edit is OK!From the great Dane Morten Granau. Morten , who started in Trance and progressed to Psy-Trance. To paraphrase his Beatport profile, he eventually matured to the joy of adult sounds with Progressive Trance.. His production is intricate, melodic, deep and fully deserves the label of Classic Progressive Trance.(http://www.beatport.com/artist/morten-granau/100602),In fact if my current project steers to anything, it is to find that modern but adult progressive Trance sound.. And now for the piece de resistance… GREAT TUNE ALERT !! “Coeur de la Nuit” from Ferdinand Dreyssig & Marvin Hey.. Once a year do I discover something I rate this highly.. Church Choral music all under a TRIBAL and Trance vibe.. Now, that is interesting!! And very much the sort of track, which drew me to Trance when I became interested in EDM! (Track starts at 00:38:27)Duo from Berlin, started in Hip-Hop, I cannot wait to discover what else they have produced.Given the church dimension of the track, my absolute love of Choral music, I tried to edit it like a canon, mashing two different remixes starting at 8 and 4 measures apart and shifting the key to a third and a fifth to create new harmonies.. To sum it up I had fun. Result is so, so but if you miss it, you are missing a great piece of original music! “Darling” from Simone Vitullo an innovative modern producer from Italy, check the percussions and the bassline. Would love to have the stems of those! Very soft and classical composition. And one of those voices I could listen to all day.. “Fugaz” from Th Moy. A great Catalan remixer with a tune I would describe with the following words: smooth purity, depth and grace. Xtian just had to add the ad-lib to what was a perfect tune.. Just can’t help it.. Another track build J.S. Bach's fugue like with contrapuntal themes, shifting keys ever so slowly throughout the track and in the back.. a great classical vocalist, not in your face, just when and where the track needs her.. Brilliant! the last time I checked the set I counted 7 different percussions in the track.. Respect! “Egoiste” from Sebastian Weikum & The Vehicle. Polish, supported by AVB, A&B and PVD :0! Mixing Trance and Progressive, on point for the vibe I am aiming for. I sang along to that one and hope you will as well. Same classical vibe as Fugaz.. “Beat Organ” from the Dutch duo 16 Bit Lolitas. I have been using a lot of their music lately.. Very talented! Five chords that's all it took them to write a great tune! I so could dance to a track like that.. My type of groove for the ones who know what gets me going.. Finally to close the set, “Track to Infinity” from DJ Sveta feat. Alexsandra Mell. Do NOT miss!Currently the best female DJ in Russia, where, incidentally, a lot of good Progressive Trance is coming from. Classic trance build but very subtle production avoiding the traps of the genre and consequently serving what Trance can uniquely give: Transcendence.Loving this one.. Female Trance/Prog such as the Swiss Tatjana, Sveta and to a certain extend Maya Janes Coles are my favourites.. I am not mentioning the Chicane tracks, you know them well. They are only included as a tribute to the genre and to Nick Bracegirdle and to make sure that some older listeners make the effort to stream the whole set and rcognize something. I hope you enjoy this episode! By the length of the blog part, you can guess I am pretty taken with it.. I spent a lot of time in post-production, making sure there was anything obvious which could be corrected. One of the very few uploadds I know I will listen to with pleasure again. You are even getting a 320 kps of this one.. Sorry for the size but those tracks are simply too good to be compressed to the max.. The next one is almost ready. Slowly but surely the tempo is going up.. A bientôt Xtian P.S.: The ratio of good tunes to bad tunes in Trance is about 1 to 100! I am not exaggerating. Please bear a thought for what I have had to endure.. Hence the fact that I will finish this project for it will take a monstruous effort before I muster the courage to go through this hell again!
5/19/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 52 seconds
2014 May En Mai fais ce qu'il te plaît!
En Mai fais ce qu'il te plaît! (2014 Edition) French Proverb which literally means " In May do what pleases you".. Every year, on my birthday, I put something together .. for myself..It does not infer that this set is in anyway better or that the tunes are "special" just that I know I will want to enjoy it later on day most probably in hotel room or on the plane or god forbid maybe walking or running somewhere..Set may not be as polished as other uploads or may contain tracks I have used before. I may just have wanted to hear different cuts or indulge in some gratuitous Xtian’s trademarks vocal edits, who knows? It is first and foremost for ME !!I won’t wax lyrical on it, I have dozen of similar sets that will never see the light of day. Sometimes because they are simply not good enough or because I got bored along the line (“God is a DJ” springs to mind). This one, because I played with it around my birthday, gets to be published.A deep, indie, progressive offer, very much the sound I feel comfortable with currently.One last word on my birthday.. Best present ever was to see my kids, niece and nephew dance crazy to the Fade/Your’ve Got the Love edits of my last live set.. For 3 to 11 years old to have a dance to tunes like that just proves that if you do not give them crap, they enjoy good music all the same.. Playlist:
2013 Come On Now Set It Off (Original Mix). Tube & Berger feat. Juliet Sikora
2014 For Now (Original Mix) [Xtian Lil' Edit]. Time Takers
2014 Red Light (Giom Remix). Giom
2014 Much Better (Original Mix). Saccao, Rafael Cerato
2013 Everybody Loves (Monte Remix). Phil & Dan
2014 Canto Del Pilon(Nora En Pure Remix). Milk & Sugar feat. Maria Marquez
2013 It Really Hurts (Original Edit). The Peacemaker Project
2013 Somebody’s Face (Jelly for the Babies Remix) [Xtian House Music Edit feat Papa Joe Aviance]. Paul Martinez, Fiddler
2012 Rule The World (Haroun Hickman Remix). Rashid Ajami
2013 Mirage (Tvardovsky Remix) [Xtian The One Botched Mash feat FK and the Shapeshifters].Vanilla Ace
2013 Someday (Original Mix). Gabriel Rocca, Raul Caulddeira
2013 BIG Fun (Full Intention Remix). Inner City
2013 Hold You (Depaack Flower of Life Remix). KANT
2014 I'll Take You (Richard Earnshaw Re-Beat Edit). Jon Cutler
Highlights: I won’t go overboard with this section. One common thread is the immaculate production of ALL the tracks. If you do not have a good sound system, this set requires good headphones.. Love the first track “Come On Now Set if Off”.. It has swag very much what Tube & Berger are all about.The Giom jam “Red Light” is probably the best track of the lot.I love “Canto del Pilon” and can’t wait to see the reaction of my kids to this one.. I very rarely touch Latin rhythms. I hope they will get it.“It Really Hurts” needs a mention for the subtlety of the production and the very distinct Dido feel to it.Pre-emptive apologies for the “Mirage” mash-up. I am sure someone with talent could do better but it is my birthday after all..“Big Fun”, Kevin Saunderson, Inner City .. House royalty.. and if any Dl is reading this.. it begs to be mixed n with Touch me in the morning.. I did not do because it would have taken the set to another direction but it will work, trust me.. That’s it. Not quite sure what will come next. Sexy house or a progression towards Trance. Enjoy A bientôt Xtian
5/12/2014 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 48 seconds
2014 May L'After was a Far Messier Affair
Picking up from where we left off..After a very tame and somewhat bland FK set, I dropped a selection of funky house classics to get a few feet moving. The carefull scripted algorhytm was thrown out the window, I started soulful and strangely ended up in Tranceland.. the odd thing is.. It worked !!!Someone I have a lot of respect for, Richard Vasquez (here on podomatic http://richardvasquez.podomatic.com) commented on the previous FK set and depicted it as cerebral.. A fitting description of what I can do.. What you are about to listen to is anything but.. It is .. primal! Although I had everything all set up, I had to deviate from the script and it ended messy...This is an extract of the peaktime moments, the last 80 minutes. Proceedings got a tad messier as the night went on with the energy levels picking up. Far from being perfect and with some terrible quality files, what you are about to hear hopefully translates the vibe I was getting from the decks..As my friends well know, I am definitively not a 'live" person but the feedback I was getting from them for an hour made this possible... It is repetitive (I looped and relooped, mashed and remashed) "cheap" but somehow in the heat of the moment I even got in the Frankie tune I had left out from the tribute set. I am not even sure my friends picked up on it, all I know is that they did have "their hands up in the air"..To sum it up " We had FUN".. Playlist:... is at best approximate. I am not quite sure what I dropped and when but the credits are correct.
1999 Big Love (Peter Heller’s Big Love) [Xtian Edit]. Peter Heller
2001 Guitara G (G Club Original Mix) [Xtian 4zeLove Edit]. Banda Sonora
2002 Diamond Life (Dance Ritual Mix). Louie Vega & Jay “Sinister” Sealee feat Julie McKnight
2005 Fade (Grant Nelson Big Room Vocal Mix). Solu Music feat. Kimblee
2013 Fade (Shane D’s Ode to GN Remix). Solu Music feat Kimblee, Grant Nelson, Shane D
2012 Fade in Your Love For the DJ (Shane D Private Edit). Solu Music, Frankie Knuckles, Candi Staton
2013 Your Love for the DJ (Grant Nelson’s Private Edit). Candi Staton, Frankie Knuckles, Grant Nelson
2012 Never Let the Sun Fade (Grant Nelson’s Private Edit). Solu Music, Myomi, Grant Nelson
2005 Fade (Grant Nelson Big Room Vocal Mix) [Xtian Bridge Edit]. Solu Music feat. Kimblee
2011 You’ve Got the Love (Mark Knight Remix). Florence + The Machine
2012 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Meme's Mix Of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles pres. B. Slade
2010 Missing the Silence (Xtian Bacardi Edit). vs. Delirium Sarah McLachlan
2011 Finally (East & Young Remix). KOT feat Julie McKnight
2011 Finally (Rafa Carneiro Epic Bootleg). KOT feat Julie McKnight
Highlights: Apart from the very low audio quality, Shane D and Grant Nelson work on "Fade" and I am a bit partial to Xtian's "Missing the Silence" mash-up ..And the realization that "Strings of Life" is actually an anthem.. Had totally forgotten that one..I will be back soon but I have no idea which direction I will fall onto.P.S: I guess I have to mention the "Salsa Incident"... My only comment... As white men can't dance nor dunk, gay men can't throw.. Xtian P.P.S.: to all our friends who were with us last Saturday.. Thank You!
5/5/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
2014 May Rest Easy Mr. Knuckles
Rest Easy Mr Knuckles, You brought us so much Joy... I was overseas when I heard the news of Frankie Knuckles passing. Once the initial moment of sadness passed on, I immediately thought that the best way to celebrate his legacy was to plan an old style “House” party with all our close friends, whom Frankie K had entertained and with some of whom he had spend some friendly nights here and in Greece. Reading the hundreds of comments in the blogosphere only reinforced the feeling that Frankie Knuckles was such a gentleman, such a provider of Joy that only a party would be a fitting tribute. Since then literally thousands of FK’s tribute sets have been dropped. Some by immense DJs like David Morales, Dimitri and the likes. Obviously I was not going to compete neither with the talent nor the intentions of those guys. Here is the live set I played on Saturday the 3rd of May. Direct from the mixer. It did not quite work as I had planned. The set may have come a little bit too early in the night when everyone was readier to schmooze, mingle and drink than dance.. which really did not matter as it was all about celebrations. My selection was based solely on “happy tunes”, trying to showcase as much of a current Frankie as I could and not repeat the amazing but very obvious tribute sets, which one can find all over the net. I went to the trouble of buying from Japan the “ A New Reality” CD, which I had lost in one of our many previous moves just to get the introductory sample with Frankie’s voice and be able to drop the two last tracks, which may be my favourite Knuckles. Thereafter, we went into a less soulful and more Funky/Trance mood, with a set, which ending extract I will upload later on this week, got a few people going… Playlist:
2004 Intro Frankie Knuckles from a New Reality " What's Going On Frankie?".
1995 Rock With You. (Frankie Knuckles Remix). Michael Jackson
2013 Let's Stay Home (A Director's Cut Classic Club Mix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut & Inaya Day
2005 Un-Break My Heart (Frankie Knuckles Franktidrama Club Mix Edit). Toni Braxton
2012 The Whistle Song (Supernova Remix). Frankie Knuckles, & Director’s Cut
2012 Loving You (Original Mix). Kenny Summit, Director’s Cut feat.Yasmeen
Freedom (Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix). Robert Miles feat. Kathy Sledge
2013 Let Yourself Go (A Director's Cut Master). Frankie Knuckles & Director's Cut, feat. Sybil
2012 Get Over U (Rober Gaez' Mustache' Mix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut feat. B. Slade
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut HalleDubya Anyway). Candi Staton
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut Signature Praise). Candi Staton
2012 Back Together (Director’s Cut Classic Club Mix). Hardsoul feat. Ron Carroll
2011 I'll Take You There (Tony Loreto & Jacko' Italian Foundation' Remix). Frankie Knuckles pres. Director's Cut feat. Jamie Principle
2011 I'll Take You There (Director’s Cut Classic Signature Mix). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut feat. Jamie Principle
2002 Fly Away (Frankie Knuckles Remix). Jasper Street Co.
2013 Hostile Takeover (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kuppers' Director's Cut Mix). Soulful Session feat. Lynn Lockamy
2013 Beautiful (Original Mix). Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper feat. Peyton
2011 The Ones You Love (DJ Meme Remix vs. Unreleased Dub). Frankie Knuckles & The Shapeshifters
2013 Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper Director's Cut Signature Mix). Donna Summer
2004 Journey (Album Mix). Frankie Knuckles feat. Nikki Richards
2004 Matter of Time (Album Mix). Frankie Knuckles feat. Nikki Richards
Highlights:Once again, this is not a definitive FK tribute but just the Frankie I personally love.. I did cover a few FK's tunes in the set I played therafter, which live extract I will upload shortly.I would have loved to have received more energy when I played this but peaktime came later and that's perfectly OK.. The joy for me was to listen to Frankie Knuckles at a great volume level and drop live a selection which I felt was original, mixing old and current tunes and hopefully sharing the love I have for the Maestro of House..I will shortly upload what followed, which was a far messier affair.EnjoyXtian
5/4/2014 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 47 seconds
2014 April Introspection 3.0
Introspection 3.0(Happy Easter ! ! )Dim the light, grab a book and prepare to chill. Also suitable for work, children, pets, lovers etc… Third and last iteration of the Introspection series. Not only because it may be time to stop looking at my navel and change vibe but also because I think this set wraps it up nicely. Deep, Progressive, Indie House with a distinct lounge and ambient feel. I should have called it “Xtian goes Chill” for it is very rare for me to stay between 120/122 bpm. Except for some dubious mixing towards the end, I am overall satisfied to have kept one single vibe, atmosphere and direction from the first to the last track. I was chatting on FB with a friend of mine, who very eloquently described our sounds as “pop with a deep house feel and beat”.. Well, Tim, let’s hope it sticks. Not quite sure where I will go next. I am still longing for a blast in the past to vocal Trance but need to make sure I have enough decent current tracks before I invest time into it. In the recent past every time I tried, I wasted hours only to leave the set unfinished. If not, we will tend to a Frankie Knuckles and Soulful House Live set, which I am preparing for a party in May. If any good, I will definitively post it. We shall see! Playlist:
2012 Unobtainable Intro (German Mix). World of Intros
2013 Savanna (Jelly for the Babies Remix) [Xtian Taki Edit]. Jericho Ismael
2014 Your Softness (Original Mix). Third Chapter
2013 Open My (Ben Remember Remix). Jam Xpress feat. Charlie (AUS)
2014 Lovebreak (Indeed Remix). Tube & Berger feat. Milan Euringer
2014 Be Mine (Original Mix Edit). Lane 8
2014 UR My Sunshine (Original Mix). Betoko
2013 The Place I Know (Original Mix). Andrea Fissore
2014 You Said (Original Mix). Nightriders
2013 In my Stride (Original Mix). Soul Button feat Stee Downes
2013 Silk Frames (Original Mix). Sons of Maria
2014 Turn Around (Original mix). LeisureGroove
2013 The Time Has Come (Original Mix). DAVI
2013 Lead Me Home (Original Mix). Dan Caster
2014 Rock The Night. U-Ness & JedSet
Highlights: “Savanna” from Jericho Ismael Jelly for the babies on remix duties. Another European act from Zagreb (Croatia). Track gave the perfect setting for the chill ambient atmosphere I wanted to create. A bit of dubious mixing later, “Your Softness” from Third Chapter. Big bass, clever synth and a male voice I like.. “Open my Eyes” from Jam Xpress feat Charlie (AUS). Local talent from Melbourne (Andy Murphy is in the back of all that).. Great track, exactly what my current vibe is.. Production is impeccable! “Lovebreak” from Tube & Berger, track I had been told about by lars, which I actually had already on my HD.. Try Indie, Progressive, Deep with a dash of funk.. Not bad and all in one.. Former Beatport number 1 with a charity album.. “Be Mine” from Lane 8, haunting track I may have used recently ( did not feel like checking), felt right to drop, listen to the build up, the production.. Big BIG bass line again.. from America part of the Anjuna Deep crew.. Betoko “UR my Sunshine”… Betoko would be in my current top five creators.. Beto Cohen is originally Mexican, living in the UK. I would hate to put a genre on his talent.. It is just great, amazing music.. The Chicane of this decade.. “The Place I Know” from Andréa Fissore. Possibly my favourite track of the set.. I had my children dancing to this very Balearic modern track. Listen to that guitar and try telling me you are not on the Mediterranean. Andrea is Italian living in Vienna.. Latin flair and Viennese sense of perfection.. Can’t be much better. “You Said” from the Nightriders. A pearl amongst pearls. DO NOT MISS THIS GEM! I can’t find who the vocalist is but her voice is one of the purest I have heard lately. Talking about voices, when I first recorded the set and dropped it on a CD, I had my wife and kids “proofing” it, which is something I do when I actually really like the set, just to make sure I am not just .. spinning. After “You Said” I had a cookie strange indie number called “Makes Ends Meet” from Lancelot.. The reaction was unanimous, awful, not tolerable, what is that sh..!! I had noticed that the lead singer vocalist was off key but I thought it would give the set a bit of edgy spice.. Well producers, artists out there, be warned.. Mums and kids alike do notice when you haven’t done your job.. I had to super-imposed (very sloppy post set mixing sorry but could not be helped..) “In My Stride” from Soul Button with Stee Downes on vocals.. I first heard the track on a C&M TrueHouse set (check www.truehouse.net), had bought it but somehow left it untouched.. Immense track, which I feel bad to have buried in the middle of a set but it really could not be helped. Check it it will be an anthem.. From Germany everything they have released has been magical, delicate and perfectly produced.. So much work has been put there, please give it go! “Silk & Frames” by Sons of Maria. Same as Soul Button, every little inpyt is well thought, the beats are original.. Again from Croatia.. G sisters if you are reading, you have a lot of home-grown talent!! “Turn Around”.. such an easy drop considering my current vibe of big bass line, big synths tracks. From LeisureGroove who started as a garage act in the UK.. Well if this is garage I am all for it.. But the bass line and filtered drop in the back are indeed unmistakably Garage.. “Time Has Come” from DAVI, helping me to bring the set home. I love the little journey, ailed as “LA's best kept secret”, David “DAVI” Khanjian grew up surrounded by the sounds of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Part of the 16 bits Lolitas, let’s follow him.. Clever music.. Penultimate track “Lead Me Home”… The title made the drop but the little guitar is the real reason for my love of it.. I feel he is European but could not find much about him.. Very elaborate production and a fitting end to what I believe is a good set once of a few bumps are forgotten. Last but not least “Rock the Night” from my very talented Belgian friend “U-Ness & JedSet”.. Balearic Deep house, soft as silk, there to ensure you have sweet dreams. U-Ness & JedSet are putting the finishing touches to their Ibiza 2014 Compilation to be released on the 7th of July.. Put this one in your calendar, there is REALLY no other compilation to buy except theirs.. Not quite sure what will come next.. Working on a FK personal project, a soulful dancing set for a party but quite possibly I will continue on Podomatic my current vibe albeit picking up the tempo. A bientôt Xtian
4/14/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2014 April Introspection 2.0
Introspection 2.0 Same spirit as the first iteration. Deep, slightly down tempoIndie and dark progressive House driven by big bass lines and (I hope ) original eclectic melodies. Except for the Lana track which I picked up from Introspection 1.0, the set has a clear continental European feel. The artists and remixers are mostly from Northern Europe. The production is distinctively Nordic or German. I used no Latin flair nor samples and tried to concentrate on the mixing only. Official thanks to Lars, who sent me some German tunes. Not only do I love them but it has opened a new direction for seeking new sounds. Lars, I am very grateful. A word on the passing of Frankie Knuckles: In the near future I will (how could I not?) fittingly mark the occasion with hopefully a live set at home with friends. Should the result be good enough I will upload the set.Reading the posts from the average punter like me and from DJs he influenced or supported during his career, the common thread was on how much joy and what a nice gentle man he was. Whatever I’ll do, shall reflect the joy and gentleness. I do not want it to be a sad tribute, hence the wait.. Playlist:
2013 Summertime Sadness (MK Feel It In The Air Remix vs MK Lee Foss Cold Blooded Remix) [Xtian Shorten’ Edit]. Lana Del Rey
2013 Be Good (Original Mix). Andrey Exx feat. Fomichev
2013 Be Good to Me (Me My Toothbrush Remix). Croatia Squad
2014 Feel Good (Moe Turk Remix). Ran Salman and Ordonez feat. Shlomi B
2014 Never You Mind (Original Mix). KANT
2013 Mirage (Day Mix). Vanilla Ace
2013 Barfuss Auf Wolken (Club Mix). KlangKuenstler
2012 In The Night (Hot Since 82 Remix). Sivesgaard
2013 Come With Me (David Devilla Elisabeth Aivar Remix). Mauro B and Gerard C feat. Elisabeth Aivar
2013 Everyday Everynight (KANT Remix). Amber Jolene feat. Nolan
2014 Everybody Wants Something (Kolombo Back To Bassix Mix). Akabu feat. Alex Mills
2012 Rule The World (Maya Jane Coles Remix. Rashid Ajami
2012 Wir Sind Frei (Original Version). The Peacemaker Project
Highlights:Started where I left it with “Summertime Sadness” which turns out to be one of the weakest tracks of the set. A bit lazy of me..Begining the big bass line theme with Andrey Exx's great remix of the classic “ Be Good”. Whoever is the vocalist is amazing and I love the atmosphere the production has achieved.Continuing with the male vocalist of the same classic, this was a fluke but a happy one. “Be Good to Me” by Croatia Squad. Listen from the break at 15:36 and be in bliss with the disco keys they have introduced in what was a rather dark and progressive rendition.With the nest track “Feel Good” the set is at cruising spend. The Moe Turk Remix of the Ran Salman and Ordonez track is just top shelf progressive indie house.“Never You Mind” by Kant.. I LOVE anything Kant is currently producing.. From Denmark, those gys are subtle, inspired.. Released in 2014, this is going straight into my top ten.. Do not miss!! In case you did not get the heavy hint DO NOT MISS!! And maybe, just maybe buy the track on Beatport..“Mirage” by Vanilla Ace. From London, very talented, remixers of Basement Jaxx and Nora en Pure. “Mirage” is again key and bass driven with a voice sample ( did not even had to had it).. I t is so easy to listen to and yet so intricate. Deep, Progressive or Chill you choose.“Barfuss auf Wolken” from KlangKueunstler .. which translates (I think) as “Walking Barefoot on the Cloud”.. My niece recognized the sample from somewhere, I didn’t.. Thank you Lars. Indie German track, with great guitar, showing how fusion should be done.. Happy tune!“Come with Me” sexy deep house based again on a big bass line, perfect percussions and synths pas in what is for me the perfect key for deep house (Gm). Hot since 82 serving up the remix. Sexy track .. “Come with Me, Close your eyes and kisssss me …”The Kant remix of “Everyday Everynight” if ever there was a track which dropped naturally, this was the one.. It is everything I attempted to make you feel here.. And again the Danes are showing how music can be clever and fully enjoyable.. If this is Indie.. well, I love Indie.. Amber Jolene with Nolan on the vocals..“Everybody Wants Something”.. you know the track, Akabu is really smashing it recently and this remix is both a bit challenging and immensely sexy! ATTENTION TOP TRACK !!.. The Maja Jane Coles remix of “Rule the World”.. If the Doors where performing today this would be what they would sound like.. Driving, melodic and the dimension Maya Jane Coles has given the track is unmistakable. Love it!! As for Maya Janes Coles, she is firmly in my top ten current DJ and actually one of the very few, for whom I would move mountains to see and hear. Great talent! “Wir Sind Frei” from the Peacemaker Project.. It is a collective of artists.. from Germany mainly.. here is their website http://www.thepeacemakerproject.com and their SoundCloud page https://soundcloud.com/thepeacemakerprojectSame as KANT I love everything they do, they are bringing brains, style and elegance to House and are NEVER boring, always having a melodic dimension to anything they do.This is the current tip of the creation in House music.. and I am quite happy to say, it is in Europe…The track is good and I did not feel like “mixing it in” for the sake of it.. I knew I wanted it to end to give the Peacemaker Project a bit of exposure. Hope you like Introspection 2.0. I will be back next week. A bientôt. Xtian
4/10/2014 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 36 seconds
2014 March Introspection 1.0
Introspection 1.0 Looking inwards for a few sets as in order to progress, one has to allow time for Introspection. The Menu: from the somewhat darker, Indie and Nu-Disco side of Progressive House. Do not be alarmed with the first track, just play along even if you think like my eleven year old son that old rockers are not your cup of tea.. The rest is a very solid, clever and original upload. Let yourselves go with this one, reward beckons! Two acknowledgments: Richard Vasquez aka Doctor Love (check his podcast here) because under his influence I am trying to be more eclectic and less mechanical in my mixing. Lars who is driving my slow shift to progressive and trance and is introducing me to German Progressive house. Thanks guys, genuinely grateful. I hope you give this Introspection series a fair listen. In the next few sets, you will discover new tunes, new sounds and you will be listening to some very clever music. It will not be boring! At worst, it will be mildly challenging but extremely rewarding.. Since I preventively gave ourselves 3 hours of soulful vocal happy pills before this Series we really should not experience any severe withdrawal symptoms for a few weeks. Now dim the lights and relax.. Playlist:
1978 Private Investigations (Remastered Live Version). Dire Straits
2012 Love Lives In the Dark (Ralph Myerz and Olivier Rohrbach 5am Eternal Mix). Vanessa Daou
2013 But Maybe (Rampue Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Oliver Schories
2014 Julia (Original Mix) [Xtian Elements Edit feat. Danny Tenaglia]. F3
2013 Left Your Love (Original Mix) [Xtian More Elements Edit feat. Danny Tenaglia]. Climbers feat Yasmine Azaiez
2013 Hold You (Original Mix). KANT
2014 On The Inside (Tosel Hale Remix). Motif
2014 Good News (Original Mix). Thomas Langner
2013 Too Late (Alternative Version). Gui Boratto
2014 Deep Inside (Original Mix) [The House is Xtian Edit feat. Papa Je Aviance] . Ben Delay
2014 Falling (Original Mix). Nikolas Noam feat. Anaid
2013 Let The Music (ReDeep Mix 2013). Simone Vitullo & Redondo feat. Lady Vale
2013 Summertime Sadness (Asadinho Main Vocal Mix). Lana Del Rey
Highlights: Starting with the remastered live version of “Private Investigations” from famed rock band Dire Straits.. Not sure what gave me the idea and the urge except maybe hearing on Richard Vasquez’s podcast drops one would not expect in a house set. But I can feel the intimate connection between progressive rock and progressive house.. Furthermore knowing that this was recorded live in front of an audience of 110,000 blows my mind. The respect I have for artists who can not only write, sing but also perform at that level is limitless. So I hope you will enjoy it and if like my 11 year old you have a problem with “the cheesy sax” it is Ok there are a lot of very good tunes to come in the set.. Vanessa Daou’s “Loves Lives in the Dark”. The track prefigures what I hope the set will be. Great production, big BIG driving bassline and interesting left field vocals. “But Maybe” from the great Hamburg based German progressive house producer Oliver Schories. Instrumental cut, with great pads nice breaks.. I am telling you the German Progressive House scene is where interesting things are happening.. “Julia” all about the atmosphere and a massive bassline.. If you can listen to it on a good system or headphones the better.. I love those melodic journey tracks. I “had’ to add some vocal samples. As most of you now well know, Xtian would have trouble going through 30 minutes without any vocals.. And yes I did go a little bit heavy on the sample but I was in MY journey and it felt gooood! “Left Your Love” by Climbers.. By now it was time to inject a little melodic sugar in the set.. and What a track.. The vocalist, Yasmine Azaeiz, has the perfect range and phrasing for progressive and trance.. At 51:18 keys are starting and you just know that we are oh so so close of those great vocal trance tunes of the 90’s .. You will be sing along “ à la première écoute”.. Give me 10 similar tracks with a few higher BPM ones and I return to trance in a heartbeat.. KANT Danish producer of Progressive/Indie), I have used “Hold You” before, I absolute adore this track. It is built and structured like classical music, a very simple vocal hook but perfectly pitched ( who says Xtian does not do male vocalist?). It is clever, it is happy.. Love it! “On The Inside” from Motif, apart from the very sloppy mixing (too late to correct), this fits so well in the general mood of the set. Again heavy bass, simple vocal hook, discrete percussions yet so intricate.. This could ONLY be produced in Europe.. “Good News” by Thomas Langner from Cracow Poland (check his soundcloud), I love the filtered bass, those very subtle guitar.. If you do not feel the connection between Progressive House and Progressive Rock there , you need to re-listen to you classics.. I have covered Gui Boratto ‘s “Too Late” before therefore will not say much but for my absolute admiration for unknown vocalist. Very sexy voice! As for the guitar in the background.. Yeah! Ben Delay’s” Deep Inside” love everything the production, the dirty filtered bass, a 2014 track which is already in my top ten.. “Falling” from Nikolas Noam . Call it Progressive House, call it down tempo Trance, Trouse.. who cares? but please find a good reason to spend 6 minutes with it.. I guarantee you will feel better for it.. I particular love the looping key pads in the back, just lovely.. “Let The Music” back to VERY clever sugar with trance sounding vocalist.. Again so so close to Trance heaven.. Just push the bass and let your self be driven, seriously.. headphones on, high volume I dare you not to throw your hands in the air and dance.. Yes “Let the Music…”. “Summertime Sadness” I am going through a bit of a Lana del Rey obsession.. But everyone will have to admit that this remix is fab.. Talk about dirty, dirty filtered bassline.. Lana’s voice so close to have the same effect on me than Nadia Ali’s.. So close.. It will pass but in the meantime Lana will pop in and out of this podcast often. I hope you give this podcast a fair listen, it will grow on you, it will. Back with Introspection 2.0 very soon… This one will come to yu from Hong Kong.. A très bientôt Xtian
3/30/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 50 seconds
2014 March More Happy Pills
More Happy Pills....Follow up of previous Happy Pill.Proviso: Been sitting on this Intro for a while, thought it fitted the Happy Pill Theme.. By no means am I NOT taking mental health as a serious issue. It simply is! Directly or indirectly, we all have had some experience of how tragic, debilitating or simply sad, mental health issues are. This being clarified, we still can have a little smile about it. Except for the intro (it’s been a long time I have used a little intro sample due to wife’s constant disapproval J), this set is a direct cut from a set I play a fortnight ago for a few friends on our deck.Another dose of Soulful, happy house tunes to wrap up the Australian summer. I handpicked the tunes, most of them are very current and my favourites producers are there.It also marks the time where I have to distance myself from Soulful House and revisit a more progressive, darker, more challenging musical landscape. I should re-upload next week, therefore stay tuned. Playlist:
Intro MH Hotline
2014 The Truth (Original). U-Ness, Jed Sed & Samson Lewis
2013 Everybody Wants Something (Joey Negro Strip Mix). Akabu feat. Alex Mills
2013 Wake Up (Original mix). Mike Scot & Jazzy D feat. Miss Bunty
2013 Fine China (Shane D Remix). Chris Brown Shane D CDR
2014 Running To Love (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Steven Stone feat. Andrea Love
2014 La La La (OtherSoul HouseCafe Mix). Naughty Boy feat Sam Smith (OtherSoul CDR)
2014 Caribbean Queen (Shane D Remix). Fabrizio Rosset & Manyus
2014 Troubled Waters (Director's Cut Gag-a-thon Remix). Sybil
2013 More Love (Mike Dunn BlackBall Soul Mix. Maurice Joshua feat. Andrea Love
2014 Alone In A Crowded Room (Original Mix). Phlash
2011 You Know How to Love Me (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
2013 If You Take My Love (Booker T Vocal Mix). Kings Of Soul
2011 Sing It Back (Michael Kaye Club). Reunited
Highlights: This section will not be as exhaustive as usual but please do pay special attention to the following tunes. “Truth” from my current favourite House Producers and Label U-Ness, Jed Set on Soulheat records.. Their Miami 2014 sampler compilation is out, run on Traxsource and buy it. Joey Negro’s Everybody Wantts Something.. Classic Joey’s Happy tune, easy listening. Two tunes featuring the immensely talented vocalist Andrea Love.. “Running to Love”, which if it weren’t for my connection to U-Ness would have headlined the set and “More Love”. Richard Earnshaw, Maurice Joshua, Mike Dunn and Steven Stone: make no mistake, this is current Soulful House royalty!!! OtherSoul’s Little Bootleg « La La La ».. When I played it, I noticed an eleven year old girl grooving to it, realizing that I may not have known the tune but she certainly did. I have been using a lot of OtherSoul’s Soundcloud remixes lately. Two talented producers from Spain, check them out. The Shane D remix of “Caribbean Queen”. Notwithstanding the initial reaction of people close to me, of the “oh come on, not this” sort, I can share one thing with you: they were ALL humming it… As for “Sing It Back”.. well it is… “Sing It back” and for the purpose of More Happy Pills. I will never grow tired of it.. Also it was a throwback of my NYD set (still struggling to decide whether worth the upload), which ended with a mega Xtian Edit of this very tune.. Hope you got the full dose of More Happy Pill, for the next one will be less sweet... Enjoy, à très bientôt! Xtian
3/20/2014 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 31 seconds
2014 Feb Happy Pill
Happy Pill I actually have a few more installments of the "Deep in China" session and the NYD set to upload and yet ended up publishing this little nugget.Two factors: on the one hand felt like something a bit lighter & happier as I was starting to accumulate new 2014 tunes on my HD and on the other (my fellow podcasters will understand) once a set is recorded and sits there for a few weeks, it needs to be pretty good to actually be dug up for publishing.. most of the times they stay on the drive because we (hope) the next one will be better. Happy Pill.... A very vocal house set with happy tunes to bring a smile to our faces. I have lately been watching the news and I cannot say that the reports from the Ukraine, Syria and Venezuela are particularly cheerful.. Happy Pill time then..Tunes from 2014 or late 2013 with some oldies mixed in-between. Playlist:
2013 Luv 4 You. Scott Diaz
2013 I Like 2 Party. Samir Maslo Vs. Oliver Cheatham
2013 Beautiful (Original mix). Hakan Kabil feat. Majuri
2013 Need You Tonight (Scott Wozniak Bootleg Remix). INXS
2013 Dreams (Director's Cut Classic Mix). Vintage Lounge Orchestra
2013 The Otherside (Original Mix). Carl Hanaghan feat. Roz Brown
2014 The Madness of Last Night Serenity (Original Mix) [Xtian Mash-Up] Lars Behrenroth feat. Marc Evans
2014 If We Only Had Tonight (Original Mix vs Carl Hanaghan Discopolis Remix). Husky
2013 Tonight (Earnshaw's Deep & Modified Mix). Mike Scott, and Richard Earnshaw, feat. Chappell
2013 Boy Is Mine (OtherSoul Classic Mix).Brandy & Monica
2013 Everybody Loves (Monte Remix.) Phil & Dan
2001 Loving You (Vincenzo's Remix). Smurf & Perry feat. Concha Buika
2014 Something About the Rain [Xtian Lil’ Edit]. Noa feat Adele
2012 Settle Down (Scott Wozniak Remix). Kimbra
Highlights: First track “Luv 4 You” from the king of Jackin’ House Scott Diaz.. Tune sets the mood.. If you do not like it, do not progress, your sad mood might lighten up, do not risk it.. Impeccable production. “I Like 2 Party” from Samir Maslo and Oliver Cheathman.. It has that Disco atmosphere which comes from the rich production, the echoed vocal sample and is written in a key F#m which I think is perfect for House Music... Just lovely. “Beautiful” from Hakan Kabil, multi-layered tune which might confront some, though I think it ticks all the right boxes and Majuri is a great vocalist.. Not a simple track at all.. “Need You Tonight”. With the biopic of INXS being currently shown on Australian TV, I thought it would be fun to use this immense remix from Scott Wozniak. It shows his immense talent as a remix/producer. The man can touch anything and enrich it.. Scott just crowd-sourced his first artist album, I simply cannot wait! Another new take of an old classic, “Dreams” from Fleetwood Mac by no other than Frankie Knuckles and Eric Kupper.. I have always, will always love FK’s production. Rich, wide, smooth I am running out of adjectives.. And if you want to feel the FK’s touch just scroll to 20:39:00 and bang one second after that bass you hear coming, this IS FK signature right there.. I heard it too many times live not to recognize it, it just pumps precisely when the tune needs it.. Without it the track would be perfect but lacking soul, lacking a heart beat.. The Bass line is the pulse. Enjoy! "The OtherSide".. well it is a bridge track. I needed to change key and keep the wide production theme going, set being recorded live .. key and beat matched, it was enough for me.. Well… you got a House Diva. First time I notice Roz Brown as a vocalist.. She can sing! My mash-up of Lars Behrenroth’s ( of Deeper Shades of House fame) “Madness Last Night”.. Many reasons to be happy there.. Lars is one of the reason I do this because I remember listening to his sets 10 years ago and thinking I should try to do this.. Not that I am in any way comparing my crap with his immense talent but he is one of my inspirations.. Furthermore nothing makes me more happy than to buy tunes from people I respect and have connected with through Facebook and the likes. Finally I am actually pretty “stoked” to use the term being thrown around by all the Australian Olympians with what I did.. Great track from Lars and half decent mash-up from Xtian.. “If We Only Had Tonight” from Husky… immense Australian talent ( why does he NEVER come to Melbourne??).. Epitome of the happy tune and you are getting double dose because I ripped twice the Discopolis Remix in Traktor and saved it in extremis by the skin of my teeth with the OM.. Set is live.. would be have been in the bin.. I love everything, the production, the build in the synth, the filters, Carl Hanaghan doing a dirty sick job on the remix.. Have fun and smile.. “Tonight” Earnshaw and Mike Scott.. need I say more… oh yes.. Chappell , yes indeed there is “something special tonight”.. Not sure it counts as a happy songs per se.. but it made ME happy dropping it.. Rich production again and if you want to hear what I mean by the Frankie K’s bass pulse scroll to 48.59 and wait for the bass heartbeat coming a second after… Earnshaw showing he can do it just as well.. Another sugar Happy Pill with “Boy is Mine” from OtherSoul ( please hit the Like button on their Facebook page very talented producers and remixers).. Tunes has a house and R'n'B feel. Pure love and I dare you to listen and not have a wie grin on your face.. Ought to be prescribed to sad people and reimbursed! “Everybody Loves”. From Phil & Dan.. another bridge tune thrown in because I could not find the beat of what I had originally planned to drop and I was running out of bars.. Not quite sure it fits the theme but it worked and I love the cow bells sounding percussions and yes My House is Your House and Your House is Mine works ALL THE TIME.. J Now let’s go to something REALLY SPECIAL… way back from 2001 “Loving You” from Smurf and Perry the Vincenzo's Remix!!! DO NOT MISS!!! If ,like me, you are discovering this track, you are in for a treat.. When I first heard it on GN’s Housecall in the "Do You remember House" section, I just could not believe that A) I had never heard such a great track B) that it had been produced in 2001!! Pure bliss of a tune, perfect production and take it from someone who does not like jazz most of the time, it has the most perfect blend of jazzy undertones.. Bass is driving the track from alpha to omega, intricate percussions, great vocals from Concha Buika.. and then there is the classical piano progression at the start and end of the track.. Just telling you that this is A VERY VERY RARE HOUSE GEM.. It goes straight to my top ten.. and knocked a MAW track I never thought could be knocked off.. Additional info to the track.. I searched everywhere on the LEGAL net for the track, Traxsource, Beatport, Juno, Discodogs..etc.. to no avail, no file, no vinyl.. nothing.. I ended up hitting Shane D (host of the show and legendary remixer/producer/DJ from Durban SA) to ask if he could help me to find the tune.. He just sent the vinyl output by return.. Many thanks and much respect.. I had done something for him a few years back without expecting anything. Karma.. they say..Thank you Shane D. “ Settle Down” another Scott Wozniak Remix, I needed a short happy tune to stay in the CD format and not to encroach into the “More Happy Pills" set soon to follow.. and this little happy gems was just meant for it.. Hope you like the set A bientôt.. with More Happy Pills Xtian
2/23/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2014 Jan Deep In China The Xin Nian Kuai Le Session (新年快乐)
Deep in China The Xin Nian Kuai Le Session (新年快乐) Taking the opportunity in the middle of my Deep in China Sessions to dedicate this one to my Chinese friends and wish them a Happy New Year! Sticking to the Deep theme with a more progressive colour, although I did include a couple of tracks the Deep purists might hang me for. I stepped up the beat in this one just a tad as well. Playlist:
1999 Five Fathoms (Kevin Yost Everything and a Groove Mix Ben Watt Edit) . EBTG
2013 Back To Love (Original Mix). Beckwith feat. Catherine Porter
2009 September (Original Mix). Danny Howells
2013 Sometime (Original Mix). David Kassi
Boggie 2Nite (Boogie Luv Vs Spiritcatcher ). Unknown.
2013 C O O L Ben Pearce Remix. Le Youth
2013 Fading Nights feat Anna Naklab_Artenvielfalt Remix. Parra for Cuva, Anna Naklab
2013 Breathe (Abicah Breathin Dub). Jonathan Meyer feat. Billie Jean
2013 Chains_(Original Mix. Audiowhores
2013 Cause I Feel (Original Mix). Hubertus van Reisinger
2013 Facts (Original Vibe). Audiowhores, feat. Stee Downes
2013 Let the Music Play (Rhemi Remix). DJ Angelo
2012 The Cure & The Cause, Break 4 Love (Cube Boys Mash-up Xtian Edit). Fish Go Deep feat. Tracey K, David Vendetta vs. Keith Thompson
2006 The Cure & the Cause (Original Mix). Fish Go Deep feat. Tracy K
Highlights: “Five Fathoms” the Kevin Yost remix of the EBTG anthem.. Nothing more to say.. If anything listening to Ben Watt learning his skills on Sundays at Lazy Dogs in North London decades ago is what brought me to do this.. September from Danny Howells. I had to truncate the track to stay on the CD format yet I must confess that Danny Howells would be one of the first CD of Deep and Tech I ever bought. I owed him one.. “Boogie 2Nite” Boogie Luv vs Spiritchaser.”. Unfortunately I cannot credit anyone as I have lost the tags to the files.. And some purist might disapprove but I know good Deep House when I hear it and this mash-up is A-class! C O O L one of my favourite in this set. Progressive Deep Indie you choose but the production is masterful and the drums are delicate. “Fading Nights” by Parra for Cuva.. Love this track, love all its remixes and Anna Naklab has a unique way to phrase her lyrics.. Immense production. Pure talent. “Breathe” from Jonathan Meyer.. Had some tragedy in the set, the work on the synths is beautiful and again great production. The internal build of this track is classical in its structure. “Chains” from Audiowhores. Deep with swag, what I really love. Audiowhores are on top of their game. “Cause I Feel “ similar as the previous track with a simple vocal hook, equally as good. Back to Audiowhores with “Facts” in my top five 2013 tracks regardless of genre. Everything is good, the keys, the bass the very simple percussions, and slamming vocals. THIS IS GOOD! The Rhemi remix of “Let the Music Play” I know I have dropped it before but it is of the highest quality and the set needed some funk and lightness by this time. Very happy to have found the Cube Boys Mash-Up of the” Cure and the Cause”. “The Cure & The Cause” is of my top ten house tracks of all time and this mash-up is amazing. DO NOT MISS, I added some beats and changed the key, the talent is all credit to the Cube Boys. As for Tracey K, she may very well be the most perfect pitched vocalist of our generation, pity she is not used enough. Happy New Year to all the Horses I may resume the Deep in China Session and slot something a bit different in between. Hope you like it Xtian
1/31/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 51 seconds
2014 Jan Deep in China The Mengzhou Session. ( 深藏在中國。在孟州會議 )
Deep in China The Mengzhou Session. ( 深藏在中國。在孟州會議 ) Second installment of Deep in China. I believe I am almost there to finally claim that I have mixed a true full Deep House set.The picture was taken in Mengzhou (a predomiantly muslim enclave) in Henan, China.. At least you will believe me when I write Deep in China. And yes I ate there and no I did not get sick.. at least not there..No gimmicks, just a selection of five stars deep tracks, which for all but one, I liked and was eager to see how they would blend. Playlist:
2013 The Deejay's An Alien (Money House Club Remix). David Harness, feat. Roland Clark
2013 This Life Feat. Roland Clark (J & M Brothers Remix). Marcelo Nassi, Rafael Yapudjian and Roland Clark
2013 Liar (Ilias Katelanos Remix). Bourne
2013 Back Home (City Soul Project Remix). Northeye, Frankin
2013 Run (Tantsui Remix). The Maneken
2013 I Go Back (Main Mix). Harry Romero feat. Robert Owens
2012 Feed Me (Dave Nash Remix). Scrub, feat. Barbara and Wahnon
2013 Inside My Love (Original Mix). Magic Eye
2012 Out Of Reach (Alfred Taylor Remix). Jody Wisternoff feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn
2013 Good Bye (Audiowhores Remix). Dan Nolan
2013 Octavia (Original Mix). Full Intention
2013 Breakin' Of The Dawn 2013 (Ross Couch Remix). DJ 19
2013 Get This House (Original Mix). Deeplomatik
Highlights:“The Deejay's An Alien”.. Well, should you not know what deep house is, listen and hopefully enjoy.. It is the epitome of Deep Dope..“This Life” continuing the same thread, within a strict key range and Roland Clark to guide us. A final note on the synths.. just perfect. “Liar” from Bourne, bass line rules in this track, with again intricate soft pads resonating throughout. Great vocalist making it one of the track of the set. Ilias Katelanos on remix duties lifting this track to Deep heaven.“Back Home”. I love the undercurrent of funk and arguably very happy of how both tracks meshed together.. All about the bass and and simple chords.. Again!“Run” from Maneken,, I have used it recently, Deep and Progressive with 80’s vocals hooks throughout.. Immaculate production.“I Go Back” from Harry Romero.. Track was in the Deep folder for a while and at least I am still on cue real deepness with this one.“Feed Me” from Scrub and Wahnon on the darker side of Deep. Somehow this style talks to me more when I am on the decks than pure deep house, which I may like to listen to but which I have great trouble to stick to. Give it a fair listen it is very good, very polished.“Inside My Love” from Magic Eye.. THE ABSOLUTE GEM OF THE SET!! DO NOT MISS! I will let you discover what’s Inside this Love J, you will regognize it. I will not spill the beans because if you are lazy enough not to listen to the full track, you have not earned the goodies “inside my love”… Immense production.“Out of Reach” from Jody Wisternoff. I took me a while to like this track, one of the reason being that I do not think the voice of Mendelsohn is used at its full potential.. But the more remixes I hear, the more I get int... And Deep/Progressive it is!“Good Bye” from Das Nolas. By that time the set was well under way . I knew I had (for once) been able to keep it as deep as it ought to be.. I was slowly but surely giving it a more progressive tone and it felt right. Great remix of Audiowhores!“Octavia” from “Full Intention”. Stepping up the mix towards the end.. If I were listening to it, my feet would be itching to move by now..“Breakin' Of The Dawn 2013”. Closing the loop towards true deep house with Ross Couch on the remix.. I love how it starts deep and touches on soulful when the vocals come in. Ross Couch did a magnificent job with DJ 19 track.. It belongs to any sunset, beach or deep set.. Just to make people happy. And smiling.Closing the set with “Get This House” from Deeplomatik because I hope that by now I DID get it..See you soon for the third installment of Deep in China. I did warn you that they would drop like flies. Xtian
1/30/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
2014 Jan Deep in China Luoyang ( 洛阳 )
Deep In China (The Luoyang Session) 洛阳I have been trying to put together some genuine deeper sets for a while. I never fully succeeded to the extend that some would propose that I simply can’t, for I love vocals and sugary melodies far too much to let go and really dig deeper..Well... whilst travelling "Deep" in China, I had the time to attempt to reach the Great Deepnes :). Using the hotel room sound system as Main output, I came out with 6 deeper sets..I am still unconvinced of the overall result but here is the first one, between 117 and 120 bpm.. for better or for worse.I may not succeed at the first attempt but I hope that one of the 6 will hit the spot.. Besides I buy far too many deep tracks to let them die in the confines of my hard drive.The set is kept within traditional Deep keys with minimal edges and very current tracks. You will be the judges.. Playlist:
2013 Restless For You (Boogie Rapture Spring Fling). Nathan G
2013 Just the Way (Original Mix). Something Good
2013 Love Sensation (RCATL Mix). DJ Roland Clark
2013 For The Sake Of Love (MiDiMAN Remix). Anturage feat. MiDiMAN
2013 Another Lie (Original Mix) [The Black Music Xtian Edit]. Dapa Deep
2013 Beautiful (Hakan Kabil Deep mix) [Xtian Rub]. Hakan Kabil feat. Majuri
2013 Can You Hear The Beat (Spiritchaser Remix). Kyodai feat. Gabriela Smith
2013 I’m in Love with You. Samir Maslo
2013 Ich Lass Dich Nicht Zuruck_(Jody Wisternoff Retouch). The Peacemaker Project
2013 Moving Sound_(Together Dub). Miguel Migs
2013 Taste This Love (Chris Deepak Remix). Petros Mitolis feat. Val Gee
2013 Content (The Dancer Mix). DJ Roland Clark
2013 Times Up (Last Call Mix With Spoken Word). Cranky Owls
2008 Here Comes the Sun (Francois K. Remix) [Times Up Xtian Edit]. Nina Simone
Highliights:From local talent extraordinaire Nathan G, a soft deep tune “Restless For You” to hopefully set a serene start to the set. I love the D sharp key used in countless classical pieces to induce “feelings of the anxiety of the soul's deepest distress, of brooding despair, of blackest depression, of the most gloomy condition of the soul”.. It is I believe one of the best key to use for Deep House.“Just the Way “… simple tune based on 3 piano chords, one vocal hook and great ambient production.“Love Sensation” stay in the minor keys, add some beats and a different vocal hook and we have another serene tune. This is what deep House is: building slowly on very simple premises.“For The Sake Of Love” from Midiman, similar groove, still in minor key keep up with the soothing atmosphere of the set.“Another Lie” from Dada Deep, change of keys and a bit of progressive edge to the Deepness. One of my favourite track of the set.“Beautiful” from Hakan Kabil. Perfectly production, layered with synths and filters and everything Hakan could build on.. Enjoy..“Can You Hear the Beat” Kyodai revelation of 2013 for me with Spiritchaser doing what they do best.. pure dopeness.. Do not let the simple architecture of the track fool you, it has a lot of in-built swag,.“I’m in Love with You” from Samir Maslo. I have noticed that I have recently bought most of his releases.. Another inspired producer.. This is deep with an undercurrent of Funk and Disco in the keyboard and the guitar. Very clever.“Ich Lass Dich Nicht Zuruck” from the Peacemaker Project.. I will return to this track and open a set with another remix.. Amazing, layered, inspired… I am running out of qualificatives.. DO NOT MISS!"Moving Sound" from Miguel Migs… Deep House sets requires Miguel somewhere.. Simple and effective dope with a slight edge..“Taste This Love” I love the Deepak remix of Petros Mitolis' track.. and to be able to slot Petros between Miguel and Roland Clark was at last a nice way to to justice to his immense talent.“Content” by now you know I can’t resist a Roland Clark, this one is a bit jazzy for my liking but.. still it is Roland.. If he were a woman and she had his poetry and his voice I would melt!“Times Up” by Cranky Owls.. if it weren’t for the next track I would put it as THE GEM of the set.. and it is current. Architecture, new beats, amazing rich production, (this one requires headphones), funky, this track has everything good deep house can bring to the table AND spoken words, which as you know I cannot resist."Here Comes the Sun" (Francois K. Remix).. One of my all time fav.. This is pure perfection and if you hear dissonances at the end, Francois K meant them and to be able to bring dissonance on such an musical anthem and still stay at that level of perfection is pure genius.. I am done.. See you soon with Deep In China Session 2 Xtian
1/29/2014 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
2014 Jan Ain't No Sunshine
Rained in on a paradise of a tropical island in French Polynesia.. Not complaining as things could be a LOT worse!! Yet once the board games were exhausted, emails read and answered and even slotted a gym session, the urge to create something took over.Hence uploading a little one, which appeared to have soothed the rather gloomy family mood.. Once back home, I will very shortly upload about 6 Deep House sets, the live NYD one and a set I really would like to offer to the community at large called "God is a DJ".. But considering the 6 hours it took to upload this one thanks to neanderthalian broadband speeds here, here is a small "amuse-gueule" straight out of the mixer.Sexy, Soulful with a sprinkle of deep progressive beats with one common thread big BIG basslines. Playlist:
2013 Dying to Survive (Original Mix). Freeman & Farrelly
2013 Guess (Dj Lazz Mystery in The Deep). Deemah and Soledrifter
2008 Sent From Above (Scott Wozniak Remix). Stephen Rigmaiden feat. Darryl D'Bonneau
2013 If You Take My Love (Sound Blast Stereo Vocal Mix). Kings Of Soul
2013 Sender (Original Mix). Paco
2013 The Pressure (Shakedown vs. Layabouts Remix). Haji & Emanuel feat. Beverley Knight & Bryan Chambers
2013 All About That Love (Original Mix). Roland Clark
2012 Deep Down The Underground (Original Mix) Mike Dunn and Fabian Flores
2009 Balearica (U-Ness & JedSet Dubtastic). Jay Vegas
2013 Sexy Scissor (Petros Ecstasy Remix)
2012 Prove Your Love (original Mix ?). Petros Mitolis
2013 Taste This Love (Petros Mitolis Hot Light Mix vs. Original Mix). Petros Mitolis, Val Gee
2008 All This Love For You (Rocco Spoken Mix). Ralf Gum feat. Diamondancer
Highlights:"Dying to Survive" I love Sade, she has one of the best catalogue of her generation. Unique original creations, amazing deep voice and lyrics that actually mean something. We are blessed to have her. As to this remix, I have been wanting to open a set with it for a long time . The bass line, the drums add a tragic dimension to a track that was already perfection.."Guess" one of those little gems, by far not as simple as the synth hook would make you feel. If you take time to hear the rolling bass line it is pure genius and sustain the melodic throughout the song."Sent from Above' Scott Wozniak take on the old soulful standard. Scott showing one more time that he is one of the best ( if not the best) keyboard player in house music. He always adds an edge depth and weight to a track through his keys, . Impeccable production! Scott just crowd sourced the production of his first artist album, I can't wait for the result."If You Take My Love" from Kings of Soul.. By that time the set had taken a more heavy turn than anticipated and this track came as the obvious drop. Another BIG BIG bassline, this is sexy soulful house as I would LOVE to hear in a club and I ( modestly) think the paring with Sender was an inspired fluke."Sender" from Paco.. whatever this is.. Progressive, Deep, Indie.. I do not care! it is SO GOOD! Great production, great wide atmosphere..Double dose of "The Pressure" with Beverley Knight as the ever amazing vocalist.. Progressive, sexy, soulful.. I guess I needed "release" as well after looking at the never ending tropical rain for 6 hours :)"All About That Love" I love Roland Clark, and will always do. Most of you know that already. It was time in the set to go a bit deeper and once agian Roland served it up. Because " it is all about that rhythm, all about that love".."Deep Down the Underground" there are a few deep tech house tracks I love and this is the perfect example of what someone like Mike Dunn can do.. creating new sound, creating new beats.. Long life to those artists!By now I felt like bringing a bit of sugar and "Balearica" was the obvious tune to drop.. I thought of truncating it as I knew I was about to run over the CD format but I doubt I will have to cut any CD of this one therefore here it is as a whole track with the amazing acoustic guitar in the second part of the track. Great percussion, perfect production.Which takes us to Petros Mitolis little medley..Petros Mitolis. greek german deep and sexy house producer.. I will never do him justince but please listen to his tracks and purchase them, deep, sexy soulful, wide, with imppecable production.. The best way I can describe his sounds... The perfection of Germany with the style and sexyness of Greece."Prove this Love" and "Taste This Love", if you like deep, sexy House buy both releases, there is a lot more there than I can showcase."All This Love For You" one of my base track when I want to go back to the roots of house and close a set.. Simple architecture, spoken words, which tell better than I ever would all the love I have for House Music..Back as soon as I am on a faster internet speed. Happy New Year!!!! Xtian
1/24/2014 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 20 seconds
2013 Nov Interlude
interlude /ɪntəl(j)uːd/ Male Voices OnlyFrom the french Interlude Definition: a brief piece of music, dance, etc., given between the sections of another performance (C14: from Medieval Latin interludium, from Latin inter- + ludus play))Still rebuilding my database, concurrently working on a request from my son.. this upload is just something I dropped in between sessions..Hence the title "interlude". Playlist made with male voices only to take on a challenge proposed by one follower who, noticing that I use very few male vocalists, through the gauntlet and dared me..True, I much prefer female vocalists to the point that some male ranges and tessiitures actually get under my skin.. One of my quirks.. But there are some male artists I absolutely love..Soulful set with surprisingly mostly current tracks I will not blog on this set too much, it is an interlude after all and will be back very shorlty. A word on the art.. This equation is from the Feynam lectures on physics and is the best description of the propagation of a sound wave through a medium.. I knew you wanted to know..Playlist:
Intro They Call Me Mr DJ. Chuck Lafung
2013 Walk On The Wild Side (Rocco Raimundo Extended Edit) [Xtian the Love Edit feat DJ Spen]. Triple J Exclusive feat. Lou Reed
2013 Suit & Tie (DJ Meme Soundcloud Tuxedo mix). Justin Timberlake
2013 From The Inside (Original Mix). Chasing Kurt
2013 Rolling In The Deep (Classic Mix Soundcloud) M. OtherSoul feat John Legend
2013 I Am Over You (Original mix). Seb Skalski feat. Donald Sheffey
2013 Fly (Reel People Reprise). Tony Momrelle
2012 Don't Look Any Further (Original Mix). Klaide, feat. Julio Cesar and Hanna Marine
2013 Music Rises Up (Claptone Remix). Kyodai, feat. Stee Downes
2013 Sexy Girl (Matt Early Main Mix). Soulfunktion feat. Kenny Thomas
2012 Until We Meet Again (Sean McCabe Remix). DJ Roland Clark presents Urban Soul
2013 I Know What's On Your Mind (Main Mix). Tortured Soul vs. Black Coffee
2013 Tonight (Classic Vocal Mix). Mike Scot Richard Earnshaw & Chappell
2011 Mama Used to Say (Jerk House Connection Soulful Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaqui
Highlights: Starting with a remix/edit of Lou Reed, in memoriam.. another artist I owe to my brother.. The remix is not fantastic and my dub lazy but.. had to mark the occasion and fitted the male criteria.Do not miss " Music Rises Up" from Kyodai, the standout track of this set.. Now this is a male voice I love.. :).. And the Claptone remix has it all, Deep, Soulful, Sexy and even thown in for good measure a bit of ProgressiveDJ Meme's bootleg remix of JT's "Suit and Tie".. get over the rap bit and enjoy JT's talent. One if not the best voice around."From the Inside" enjoy.. pure gem I do not remember how I found this one but massive distorted bass and perfect keys.."Fly" Reel People on the remix.. Soulful and again what a voice.. perfect pitch.."Don't Look Any Further" by that time I was in the mix, passed the point of no return and what do I drop.. A duet!!! Male/Vocalist.. Proof that even with a preset mind and playlist one cannot go against his instinct.. And yes I prefer Hannah Marine to Julio..:)Follow Matt early and Sean McCabe, these two are popping out on most of my sets.. From the Grant Nelson's crew, they have become family.. Nice and Soulful"I Know What's On Your Mind".. no set focusing on male voices would be complete without Tortured Soul... Anagel voice..Finishing with Akram's rendition of the ultimate Soul classic "Mama Used to Say".. now that is A VOICE!Will be back very soon!A bientôtXtian
11/30/2013 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 45 seconds
2013 Nov Almost Spring
Almost Spring...but not quite! (12C in Melbourne today) Indeed, Downunder where I am, it is almost Spring, yet we are absolutely freezing our proverbial t#itts off!With this in mind, here is an unpretentious little disco/funky/beach number blending new takes on old favourites and current funky releases.Since I suffered a total meltdown of my music database, I am in full rebuilding mode and will for a few weeks(I Hope) only access my most recent purchases, the rest being buried deep in the back-ups I thankfully did.After a few very satisfactory and well received progressive sets, I am going back to soulful for a few uploads. To a certain extent a “cleansing” move, though the current offering in soulful still leaves me wanting.I had very few choices having to deal with the corrupted library and still learning to tame the new Traktor S2. Got lazy in some transitions and took a minute and a half to beat match a recalcitrant downbeat in the last track hence the fact that you get the loop for that long. I could have cut and edited it but to keep the live feel I chose not to and anyhow this was not an upload I wanted perfect.Put this on and catch the first glimpses of the Australian Spring. Playlist:
2013 Come On (Original Mix). Satin Jackets
2012 Riders on The Storm (Pete Oaks Moonshine Edit). The Doors ( Soundcloud Remix)
2013 Give me the Night (DJ Meme DUB & Deep in the Night Long Remix)).George Benson
2013 So Tight (Original Mix) [Xtian The Phuture Edit feat Akabu]. DJ Fudge & Kiko Navarro
2012 Far Away (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). MdCL feat. Lady Alma
2013 Hang On to Your Love (Funky Judge Club Mix) [Xtian Next Level Edit feat Roland Clark]. Funky Judge feat Fassy
2013 Turn Around (Brighter Days). Scott Diaz, Matt Jam Lamont & Brian Keys Tharme
2012 Set Fire On the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg). Layabouts feat. Adele
2013 The Sun Has Come (Joey Negro Sundown Mix). Ayala
2013 Cada Vez (Michael Gray Mix).The Cube Guys feat. Alexandra Prince
2012 SuperStar (OtherSoul Remix Master). Jamelia
2003 Forever More (Christian F Tribal Edit into Francois K Vocal Mix). Moloko
Highlights:In as much as I did not have much choice with the selection with my corrupted library, I believe I manage to at least dig out good tunes.Here we go:"Come On" by Satin Jackets, perfect example of great production centered around a classic piano riff, 5 chords in progression, a thumping bass and one vocal hook sample.. yet a perfect tune, which would set the mood for any pro DJ out there.. Love it!"Riders on The Storms" got to love a classic.. I knew I had chosen right when my wife first whinged hearing the intro and then told me .. " wow that's a cool remix".. To top it a yound Catalan to whom I had given a take to listen to asked me for the track.. Cleverly done, again great massive bassline and just two chords recalling the melody throughout the track.. I do not know Peter Oaks ( got it from Soundcloud) but he is one talented man."Give Me the Night" DJ Meme's take on the George Benson classic.. Me like ;).. Ever since I heard Meme given a lesson to Dimitri on how to play to/with the crownd in melbourne a few years ago, I have the outmost respect. His trademark funky/happy rich production is there. The original is enhanced, revisited but not lost.."So Tight" from DJ Fudge & Kiko Navarro, the very same comments than the ones for the frist track "Come On" apply.. Somehow even a more simple production, a piano lick, a voice sample, a clever bassline, a filter here and there and here we go, we have a a great tune.. A lesson in simple but effective production.. from Fudge and Navarro.. Young talent listen and learn ;).. Oh.. I almost forgot, Xtian had to edit it with the Phuture Akabu's sample.. He just had to.."Far Away" from MdCL feat. Lady Alma. A freebie from the Layabouts soundcloud page.. The epitomous beachy tune for me.. The right key, the right percussions, a great vocalist and a great melody.. Add to that the Layabouts treatment and we are in Beach House bliss.."Hang On to Your Love" from Funky Judge feat Fassy. I may have used this remix before.. It just felt right. Suffice to say i love the tune but really the beats matched and I was by that time well under way and starting to feel the mix.. Dropped the sample on top of it, sample, which I later tamed for I am not sure anyone but but wants to hear "house made it good house made it right", but was fun to use the new Traktor remix deck and be able to filter the crap out of some part! It (sort of) works, I am too lazy to edit it post mix.. Before I forget, whoever this Fassie is, great vocalist."Turn Around (Brighter Days)" Scott Diaz's freebie from his soundcould page.. Apparently they had a blue with the vocalist who is not credited and they ended up releasing it for free.. A pity, she is great and whatever disagreement she might have had, this magnificient piece of soulful, beach inspirted tune would have been great for her profile.. Anyhow great job from Mr Diaz.. "Set Fire On the Rain (OtherSoul Bootleg).. With the last track of the mix, definitively the absolute stand-out of the set. Again a freebie from Soundcloud, which I think I got alerted to by Hayden.. Not sure who OtherSoul is but please check their soundcloud page, they are immensely talented and their ptreatment of the Layabouts' an original take on Adele forces the outmost respect."The Sun Has Come" Joey Negro's take on Ayala's tune.. Had to drop this one in a beachy/funky set and it fitted perfectly. As expected from Joey it is just perfectly produced.. Really with Grant Nelson, Joey Negro is my favourite UK house music producers hands-down.. "Cada Vez" from The Cube Guys feat. Alexandra Prince of So Many Times Fame.. This one is one of my favourite happy house tunes and a Freakazoid standard for those who can remember.. Michael Gray is doing justice to this house anthem and I am sure that some of house will shed a nostalgic tear.."SuperStar" another freebie from the OtherSol soundcloud page... the only "weak" tune of the lot, not that OtherSoul's remix is bad, just that maybe the tune was over promoted a few years ago.. But I remember listening to the tune when our first born was a toddler, my own moment of nostalgia..Now for the piece de resistance..."Forever More" the Moloko absolute anthem. Somehow I had either forgotten or totally missed the Francois K Vocal Mix which I heard on the Defected podcast.. I actually bought the DDD compilation just for this track.. I twisted it just enough for it to have a proper intro and fit into the down beat.. But please JUST LISTEN to this track, Francois Kerkovian showing why he is one of the top 10 "godfather" of House.. This track has EVERYTHING, the melody, the production, it is soulful, sexy, tech. deep. Again simplicity rules..Considering the paucity of what I had in front of me, corrupted library/database and a certain tired of soulful feeling, I believe I did "ok"..Next one is a little challenge I have given myself (but with the same library limitations).. A male voices only set.. after being asked by someone why I rarely use soulful tunes with male voices, I thought I would dig deep and put something half decent together..Hope you will enjoying Almost Spring ... but not quite..A trés bientôtXtian
11/14/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
2013 Nov Out of the Darkness, Into the Light
Out of the Darkness, Into the LightDo not be fooled by the slow start, it does get a bit of oomph as we proceed.Thanks to Hayden for helping me finishing it. I was stuck in Tranceland and did to have the guts to either upload it or take another direction. I opted for the latter, for better or worse but at least I moved on!Continuing the Deep & Progressive vibe of the previous sets. I originally went into Trance, only to abort after hearing the end result.Did not have the fortitude to upload as it had dropped, sat on it for almost a month until I decide to tame it down. The end is a bit lazy, by that time I was over it.Those with tuned, discerning and akin ears will get an idea where it was going after 45 minutes.. into my beloved Trouse..Playlist:
I Like Chopin (Downtempo Mix). Chilli Cruiser
Wandering (Nicko Vee Leaving The Sea Behind Remix) . Herr Semi
Stars (Original Mix) [Xtian Lost in Music Edit feat Cevin Fisher]. Ed Lee
Little People(Original Mix) Soul Button feat. Sasch
Young and Beautiful (Nikos Kalogerias Remix). Nikos Kalogerias feat. Lana Del Rey
Room For Happiness (Extended Mix) . Kaskade feat Skylar Grey
Crockett's Theme (Tom Middleton Cosmos Mix) (Xtian Gotta Have House edit feat. DJ Spen]. Michael Cassette
For A Memory (Sundriver Vocal Mix) . Mango, Aeron Aether feat Civil Servants
Tell Me Why (Vocal Club Mix) [Xtian Way Back Edit feat Jay Vegas]. Supermode
Why Did I Chose Titanium? (Xtian Edit MOSMash]. Supermode feat Sia & Cut Up Boys
Blue Coast (Enso Remix). Numbersix feat Emily Spiller
Ordinary People (Ziger Remix vs. Original vs. Extended Mix) . DJ Borra vs. Aiman Beretta
Nocturnal Dusk_(JaysWays Remix). Johnny Green
Nocturnal Dawn vs. Nocturnal Dusk (Original Mix vs. 5am PILL Mix) [Xtian Edit] . Johnny Green
Highlights:Loving 1 through 5.Great progressive trancy gems. Starting with Herr Semi “Wandering”, Stars from Ed Lee and “Little People” from Soul Button. Amazing crisp production. Put your headphones on and enjoy.Though it may just be a personal quirk of mine , I find that the current deep/progressive house productions, are a lot more “worked” than the soulful ones.. Somehow it seems that the tunes are more original, whereas the soulful tunes produced really are not exciting..Lana del Rey “Young and Beautiful”, another inspired Nikos Kalogerias remix.. Originally included for my kids but truth be told commercial as it may be I love it..Moderately happy with what I did with the trancy “Crockett’s Theme” from Michael Cassette of A&B fame.Could not resist using Tell Me Why (to the great dismay of my wife) to introduce the mash-up of Titanium..Had to learn how to change keys of a sample for that one, which meant going back to music theory after my ten year old look at me with blank eyes when I asked “How many semitones between this key and that key?”.. Working it out and getting it semi-right which was the highlight of the month for me..Love “Blue Coast” nice little indie number where I have first used the re ix deck of my new toy ( New Tratktor S2).“Ordinary People” and the double “Nocturnal Dusk” and “Nocturnal Dawn” were last minute addition when I scrapped the trancy end.. Please check out the production of those, it is close to perfection.. The layering and mastering in both tunes is as good as you will ever hear.Lining up a XXX rated sexy set for which I need to spare one night session as I want to do it in one take to stick to the filthy vibe. Furthermore waiting for a remix package to drop on Traxsource on the 8/11 to hopefully headline the set.In the meantime, I most probably will toy around with a beachy, soulful number. I am starting to accumulate decent new tunes in that segment and I feel it is time to get “Out of the Darkness and Into the Light”.Hope you enjoy my tunes.A bientôt Xtian
11/4/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 59 seconds
2013 Oct Free You Mind
Free Your Mind On the chilled, progressive and tech side of Deep House.I suggest grabbing a book or setting yourself on a task and let the music take you through its ebbs and flows.“Free Your Mind” is a nice chilled cerebral journey with a thinly disguised oniric dimension. The best I can describe it is: “ this is a nice little tight package”.It took a while to get the level of consistency I felt it deserved but I finally achieved telling the musical story I wanted to share. It may not be perfect but from my point of view, it has a lot of internal logic.There are many original tunes in the set, which like the “I Wish You Were Here” previous mix are from producers and artists I did not know before. I entice you to grab a decent pair of headphones or listen on a good Hi-FI system. The production, mastering and layering of all those tracks is simply superb.Free Your Mind and take the jounrey.. Playlist:
Intro It's a Dream (Reality Mix). Alexander Metzger
If Your Girl Only Knew (Nikos Kalogerias & Panos Str Soundcloud Remix) [Xtian The Aura Edit feat. Todd Williams]. Nikos Kalogerias feat. Aaliiyah
2013 You’re so High (Original Mix.) Eli and Fur
2013 Bakerboy (Original Mix). Gunjah
2013 I Want It (Original Mix. Hot Lipps Inc
2012 Out Of Reach (Dub Mix vs. Club Edit). Jody Wisternoff feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn
2013 Fading Nights (Artenvielfalt Remix). Parra for Cuva feat Anna Naklab
2013 Micro Man (Original Mix) [Xtian Splinter in Your Mind Edit feat. DJ Phenix]. Jelly for The Babies
2013 I Wish You Were Here (Harlem Knights Remix). John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K feat. Nkemdi
2013 Sunrise Collective (Original Mix vs. Jeremy Juno Remix) . Appa Glas
2013 The Monster (Original Deep Mix). Sour Den feat Veela
2012 The Nighttime (Jimmy Galle Remix. Manu Riga
2011 Trippin’ (Original Mix). Redondo
2013 Free Your Mind (Original Mix). Eli and Fur
Outro Splinter in Your Mind. DJ Phenix
Highlights:I chose to headline the set with this soundcloud remix of Aaliiyah's “If Your Girl Only Knew” from Nikos Kalogerias a DJ from Zakyntos (Greece) to give him a shout.https://soundcloud.com/dj-nikos-kalogeriasCheck his soundcloud page. Nikos gets his talented fingers on big tunes and the result is ALWAYS high quality.“You’re so High” fitted perfectly in the “Free Your Mind” spirit, I love the vocalist and have discovered Ellis & Fur. I will be following them from now on.“Bakerboy” from Gunjah great chilled deep track with an amazing production, inspired pads and begging for a mash-up with Buena Vista Park.. Please someone out there with talent pick it up and do it!“I Want It” a cookie french little number which reminds me of a nursery rhyme fititng snuggly in the oniric dimension of the set. Listen to the driving bassline and the superb production."Out of Reach" Jody Wisternoff feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn. I have sat on this track for almost a year. I think the main reason for the delay was the fact that I knew Mendelsohn from "King of My Castle" fame and expected another anthem track.. But the atmosphere of the track, the clinical beats, the ever present synth pads and the overlayed melodies should have made me realize this track is well worth a listen by a wider audience.."Fading Nights" Parra for Cuva feat Anna Naklab ..Whoah.. distorted bassline, clever beats, multi-layered production. Not sure if I know if this is house, indie even maybe trance. But I know you needs immense talent to produce such a complex track with no real melody and pass my melodic centric internal test.."Micro Man" from Jelly for The Babies.. Instrumental deep and progressive gem, which may not have needed the Xtian vocal edit.. but you have to admit it was begging.."I Wish You Were Here" from John Creamer, Stephane K, John Creamer & Stephane K feat. Nkemdi.. Just the credit reads like the House Hall of Fame.. John creamer AND Stephane K!!! I have used this tune in a previous mix but I LOVE this remix, deep but bouncy with a discrete key riff which sweetens what is effectively a techie number and those bongoes in the background.. Pure Inspiration! Not even mentioning the chill out rainforest sample driving into the break.. House heaven as commented on my podcast.."Sunrise Collective" from Appa Glas.. another indie/prog tunes with a bouncy house undertone.. The tempo of the set was picking up and those two cuts dropped like they were jsut made to be there.. Ebbs and Flows.. exactly what I was looking for.. Again amazing production and massive bassline.. This is clever house at its very best.."The Monster" from SourDen feat Veela. Is it Trip House or is it Trance? I have no idea but but perfectely fitted for this foray.. Complex track with no defined melody and every oniric journey needs a "Monster".."The Nighttime" from Manu Riga is the point in the set when I crossed the rubicon and went into Trance.. ( I so want to do a new trance set but can't find enough new quality tunes").. I love this kind of Trance and if you call it Progressive House well let me dream and call it Trouse..Trippin’ from Redondo... One of the three gems of this set. DO NOT MISS IT! You all know the original but this is a tease track and any DJ worth his salt should have it in its bag.. Any set could start with this and take the punters straight into stratosphere.. let alone that Trippin' and a "Free Your Mind" set were a a no brainer.. ( thank you the added categories Cour and Subtext..).Finally "Free Your Mind" from Eli and Fur. Believe it or not the track came as an after thought.. I had used the splinter in your mind and aura samples and then thought to add the second Ellis and Fur track once I had chopped the original mix and had another 5 minutes to go.. A deep and progressive little number so logical as and end tune and still with magnificient production.OK enough.. I visibly like this one.. I hope you will as well..Enjoy.Next one hopefully a happy trancy trouse one.. XtianP.S.:I will go on a little tangent reflecting on the creative process, answering a message from Umich Iasking me how do I select tunes for a set.I actually have no idea how others do it but here is the sequence of my not-so-creative process.All my music collection is categorized between genres and sub-genres, then sorted by keys and bpm. Nothing unusual!The one thing I do, which others may not is to I include 2 extra categories:- One is “Colour” … do not ask me how I chose and what I mean for I could not articulate it but I will say that the tunes you hear in “Free Your Mind” were in the dark blue category.- The other category is “Subtext”, which is what the vocals tune are about ( Political, Love. Happiness, Sex, etc..) or if instrumental track how it makes me feel. This set Subtext was Sadness and Mind.Once I have decided on a soundscape (for this one I wanted dark, brainy), I make a simple query with tight constraints (usually no more than 8 bpm difference, sometimes only 3 to 4 harmonized keys and a “date added” constraints to keep the set current and a rating of 4 to 5.I lthen peruse the results of the query, keep 18/20 tracks and try to build in my head a start, core and end. This structure I owe to my Gallic schooling upbringing The French education system is very, very big on writing plans.. Execution is not quite as much of a focus!The first draft is done in one go on Traktor. I just get into it and mix for 2 hours. This one took 4 versions for I deleted some tunes which were too “happy” and played around with the order to achieve maximum consistency.The rest is just “tweaking and adding effects. If anyone is interested what you are listening to is V.4z (most of the edits to cut it down to a CD format).. I usually do not allow myself to go beyond z.. If I need the Greek alphabet for the set to be uploadable, it is time to shelve it to the dark recesses of my HD!Here is your answer UMich!
10/9/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
2013 August I Wish You Were Here
"I Wish You Were Here" ( The Mandarin Landmark Set)This is not the right forum to elaborate on the subtext of the set but its darker moods and yet softer tunes are a true reflection of what I was feeling when I put it together.I feel it may be one of my most original if not one of my best upload. You will be the judges.. At the confines of Progressive, Deep, Trance, Nu and Sexy House.. and so very clever.. Most tunes are very current and at least from my end not mainstream.All tracks chosen to support the message.I just realized I played a double (Feeling) .. Oops, at least you know I did it live and just followed the flow.Take the journey, you will no regret it!Playlist
Intro Ibiza (Intro Mix).
2013 Wish You Were Here (Mika Olson Remix). John Creamer & Stephane K feat. Nkemdi
2013 Feeling (Patrick Podage Remix) [Xtian Turns You On Edit feat Mazzaik]. Newbie Nerdz feat. Going Deeper
2013 Come With Me (Original Mix). Nora En Pure
2013 Bank Holiday (Betoko Remix). Alfa Romero
2013 Diamonds (ANDY House ReWork). Bronson
2013 Hold You (Going Deeper Remix). KANT
2013 Darko (NTFO Remix) [Xtian Soul of a Dj Edit feat. Roland Clark]. Moonwalk
2013 Deep Blue Chair (Original Mix). Mika Olson
2012 Divine (Original Mix). Jamie Antonelli
2013 Feeling (Patrick Podage Remix). Newbie Nerdz feat Going Deeper
2010 Je Pense A Toi (Kruse Nuernberg Remix). Alain Ho
2013 Please Dont Dance (Detroit Swindles Basement Dub) [Xtian Spoken Edit]. Waze & Odyssey
2013 Faith (Original Mix). Wild Culture feat. Josh Savage
2013 The Future Is Yours (Adriatique Remix. Kraak & Smaak
Highlights: I would not take ANYTHING out ( bar the double track;) hence I really do not feel like higghlighting any particualr track. This set is showcasing male and female vocal talent from the indie scene with a subtle progressive deep tinge.A bientôtXtian
8/31/2013 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 50 seconds
2013 August Abs Fab
Abs FabHappy Birthday Viv!Uploading this one for my wife! It's her birthday today and she is going away. Thought I could quickly wip something up she would enjoy listening to.It is neither an original nor a particularly tidy set but tunes are old favourites of ours and listening to Marc Evans soulful voices is a direct path to bliss..Marc Evans and Sandy Rivera's classics with a twist.. Her favourite cuts are there but intertwined and edited to build up the expectations.Playlist:2008 Given Me Joy (Lovebirds Suite Vocal). Marc Evans2009 Given Me Joy (Original Mix) [Xtian Sweet Edit]. Marc Evans(The Way You Love Me Medley, not quite sure of the actual cut identies as I had remixed and edited this medley a long long time ago)2006 The Way You Love Me (Sergio Flores Vocal Dub vs Tribe Dub) [Xtian Garage Band Edit] . Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz feat. Marc Evans 2008 The Way You Love Me (David Penn Urbana Dub Mix vs Original Mix) [Xtian Stepped Up Edit]. Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz feat Marc Evans2009 The Way You Love Me (Vassili Tsilichristos Remix). Ron Hall & The MuthaFunkaz feat. Marc Evans2012 Without you (Jamie Lewis Mastermix). Jamie Lewis & Marc Evans 2013 Closer (Diephuis Remix). RiskSoundSystem feat. Marc Evans 2009 This Thing Called Love (DJ Meme Remix). Marc Evans2009 Reach Out for Love (ATFC Babylon Bounce vs Muthakunkaz 12” Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Marc Evans2011 I Need To Love Me (Sandy Rivera's Club Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April2011 Take Me Back (Sandy Rivera's Original Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April2011 Love - Part 2 (Daddy's Groove Remix vs Original Mix). Sandy Rivera & Yasmeen2011 Finally (Kaskade Remix). Kings of TomorrowHighlights: Marc Evans, Sandy Rivera and Kings of Tomorrow need I say more. All I would suggest isd not to miss the reggae stule edit of Reach Out For Me..I will upload some current soon
8/22/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 55 seconds
2013 July The Pirate Set XIII
The Pirate Set is a yearly fixture of this podcast. Live from the Pirate Bar in Hydra (Greece), courtesy of Wendy, Takis, Zeus and Zara Bouchlas.. Undoubtedly the best and most friendly bar in Greece. Old classics from 2009/2010 with new soulful tracks. The set was running along nicely until I drop Sergio Flores’ “ Hold On”, then pure magic.. Punters looking up and giving me the thumb up, massive smile on their faces, hands up in the air, even some conspicuous sparkle in the eyes of the hotties for the old grey-haired fat guy on the decks!!!!! There is no better high for a DJ than getting THAT FEEDBACK!! By the time” It’s Yours” dropped I knew I “had” them, the rest was just bonus to bring them down.. Looking down at the playlist, I realized I played a track twice (whoops) but also that the extended family is there: Sahne D, Marc Evans, Scott Wozniak, Rob Hayes, Sean McCabe, U-Ness and Soulheat,, Dave Mayer, Frankie Knuckles, Matt Early.. Somehow I missed Grant Nelson but really this snapshot is my family holiday shot! Playlist:
Intro The Cicadas of Hellenic Seaways
2004 Strings Of Life (Funky Lowlives Mix.) Soul Central
2013 In the Silence (Original Mix). Arco
2011 Silence (Seb Skalski's Flute Mix). Shane D feat. Kerry Wood
2009 Tonight’s The Night (Miguel Migs Salted Vocal Mix). Marc Evans
2013 Work it (TnT Inc. concept Mix). Fabio Tosti feat. Ronnie Canada
2010 Wilder Side (Tong Rogers Wonderland Club Mix). Rasmus Faber & Alf Tumble
2012 Those Memories (Original Mix). Ed Herbst
2010 See What I See (Scott Wozniak Club Mix). 3 Amigos: Jellybean, Marlon D & Mena Keys feat. Denvil
2013 Just Be Good To Me (Rob's Latin Breeze Remix). Rob Hayes feat. Angelina
2009 One More Time (Sean McCabe Main Dub). Divas of Color feat. Evelyn Champagne King
2013 Closer (Diephuis Remix). RiskSoundSystem & Marc Evans
2009 Bag Myself A Man (Rob Hayes 'Soul n Disco' Mix). Daddy Funk 45 feat. Kaysee
2010 A Tu Lado 2010 (JedSet Sensacion de la Tarde Mix vs. U-Ness & JedSet 2010 Mix). U-Ness feat. Robina
2013 The Word Is Love (Shane D Remix). Steve Silk Hurley feat. Sharon Pass,
2013 We Got It All (Original Mix). Rob Hayes
2013 Return To Me (Dave Mayer Mix). Tikki Tembo feat. Diamondancer
2010 Love Don't Pay The Rent (Scott Wozniak Remix). MonÈ
2013 Only You (Original Mix). Christian Alvarez feat. Marck Jamz
2012 Who's To Blame (Original Mix). Steven Stone & Marc Evans
2013 What You Do To Me (Original Mix). Shane D, Andrea Love
2013 Together (Christian Hornbostel Mix). Woodyman
2007 Hold On (Sergio Flores Vocal Mix). Sergio Flores feat. Mitomi Tokoto
2010 Deeper Reloaded (Rob Hayes Mix). Terry Lex feat. Ava June
2013 Just Be Good To Me (Rob Hayes 2012 Remix). Rob Hayes feat. Angelina
2001 It's Yours (Original Distant Music Mix). Jon Cutler feat. E-Man
2013 Stand Up (Rasta Mix). Zetbee
2013 Beautiful (Original Mix). Peyton, Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper
2011 Missing (Matt Early Sunset Mix). Deeper People
Outro Cicadas’ Sounds on the Agean Sea
Highlights: To be done later… Xtian
7/16/2013 • 2 hours, 43 minutes, 40 seconds
2013 July The Sun Set
The Sun Set As played on the 5th of July at the Sunset Bar Hydra.. Soulful and hopefully smooth chilled grooves most of them release in June 2013.The whole idea was to create the appropriate soundscape to accompany the sunset, which picture up above can even pretend to depict the true glory and purity of what we were seeing..I had thought for months how and when to use the French accapella, finally I got the opportunity to use it to death!The sun sat at 1 hour 4 minutes at which time I dropped the sample (yet again) to Sean McCabe’s jam “Move”..So for those in Europe filling like it, stream or download the set about 1 hour before sunset and share our experience.. Playlist:
Intro Ton Regard Eclaire Ma Vie (Accapella). Moon Rocket
2013 Return To Me (DeepCitySoul Vocal Mix). Tikki Tembo & Diamondancer
2013 Have You Ever (Original Mix). Spiritchaser feat. Emily Cook
2013 Reach for the Sky. Samir Maslo feat. Corrado Rizza
2013 Regard Eclaire Ma Vie (Original Mix). Moon Rocket
2013 Mr. Weather Man Original Mix) . Soulful Session feat. Leanne
2013 Can't Get Enough (Original Mix). Ross Couch
2013 The Chant (2013 Re-Construction). Rob Hayes
2013 Fall For You (Sandy Rivera's Classic Mix) [Xtian Reworked Vocal Edit]. Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April
2013 Perfectly (Atjazz Vocal Mix). The Layabouts feat. Shea Soul
2013 Bring Me Joy (Director's Cut Remix). The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique
2013 Taking Over The World (Sean McCabe Remix). Nativeroots feat. Zano
2013 Move (Sean McCabe Moov & Groove Vocal). Big Ed & Southern Divide
2013 House Is Love (Original Mix). Alvaro Smart
Get it Down (Original Mix). Lauer & Canard
Outro Ton Regard Eclaire Ma Vie (Accapella). Moon Rocket
Highlights: “Return To Me” very much the chilled vibe I wanted to set for the whole set and I cannot resist ad lib like that..Spiritchaser’s “Have You Ever” with the great vocals of Emily Cook and as always Spiritchaser’s perfect production, a gem of a tune.. Buy it!I head of Samir Maslo on Grant Nelson’s Housecall, “Reach for the Sky” is one of those “happy” tunes sure to lighten up a crowd.“Mr Weather Man”.. current yet classic soulful track and fitted perfectly in the Sunset vibe.“Fall For You” another amazing collaboration between KOT and April.. Please rush to Traxsource and buy the package, we want them to continue producing such quality house music!“Perfectly” Martin Atjazz take on the Layabouts’ gem.. No need to expandThe Director’s Cut of “Bring Me Joy” oh I do love that rich sound of Kupper and Frankie…“Move” Sean McCable remix was always going to be the track the sun would sat on.. Loving the vibe!“Get it Down” nice funky nice from Lauer and Canard to get the feet going Hope you enjoy the set Will be back soon Xtian
7/12/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 25 seconds
2013 July Deepartures: Hydra
Deepartures: Hydra From Hydra in Greece, a nice Deep vibe , with enough bounce never to get boring.. Take this flight on Deep House Airlines ,the journey should be without turbulences and the destination is sundrenched and elegant..I love this set, it is coming straight from the box with no frills nor edits. Playlist:
Intro Deep House Airlines (Generic). Mr V.
2013 Oscillations (Part 1) (Original Mix). Eric Kupper
2013 Extension (Original Mix). Lem Springsteen & Danism
2013 Lovelight Flight (Echofusions Deep Mix). Reagan Grey feat. Ingrid Jones
2013 Give Me Joy (Jam & Keys 2013 Revival Dub Mix). Booker T feat. Katherine Ellis
2013 Give Me Joy (Rhemi Vocal Mix) (Xtian Edit feat Pilot Mr V.). Booker T feat. Katherine Ellis
2013 Closer (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Alternate Main Mix). RiskSoundSystem & Marc Evans
2013 Hold my Hand. Jimpster
2013 Believe (DJ Octopuz Deeper Vocal Remix). Prez & Brujita
2013 It's Only You (Sandy Rivera's Original Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat April
2013 Left Your Love (Director's Cut Signature Mix). Climbers feat Yasmine Azaiez
2013 Reasons To Be Dismal- (Motorcitysoul Remix). Foremost Poets
2013 I Give It All To You (Sean McCabe Raw Mix). Seascape feat. Dawn Tallman
2013 Music Sounds Better With You (Carl Hanaghan Remix). Speedboats & Big Explosions
Outro Deep House Airlines [Final Decent Speech]. Mr. V
Highlights: “Extension” from Springsteen & Danism, one of those Deep gems, with a great base riff, pads and bassline and chilled vocals..The same could be said from “Lovelight Flight” add outstanding production..Into “ Give Me Joy” a more soulful number which came out as a great remix package of an old classic house track. Run to Traxsource and spend some $$$ on this one..“Closer” DJ Spen and my wife’s favourite voice “Marc Evans”.. Need I say more!!!Into some real Deep House jam from Jimpster with “Hold My Hand”. Dope!“Believe” from Prez & Brujita..As one mate of mine said, “such a Xtian track!”. And indeed it is. Listen to the ad lib vocal.. “Music is the Key”..“It's Only You” the Sandy Rivera's Original Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow, April I will never get enough of them.. If you are cheap enough to listen to the track without buying it on Traxsource, you do not deserve to download my music!“Reasons To Be Dismal”, this track fits so well what I am looking at right now.. the Aegan sea.. Love it Deep and Beach House.“I Give It All To You” Sean McCabe’s Raw Mix from Seascape feat. Dawn Tallman. Another amazing soulful production from Sean.. The man has enormous talent..And to wrap it up, another massively talented remixer.. Carl Hanaghan giving the remix treatment to a French house classic “Music Sounds Better With You” with a deep not funky angle. Very clever! Next one will be a live set from the Pirate Bar in Hydra.. A yearly fixture of the podcast.. Enjoy Deepartures! Xtian
7/4/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 43 seconds
2013 June Secret Stash
Secret Stash….. A word of caution! If the sound quality of the set is dubious do not be surprised!Self Indulgent, light and repetitive my first audience being my kids and my hope is that the set will be the road trip set of our upcoming European Summer Break..This set consists of private DJ edits , not officially released, either because the remixer wants to use them for his gigs or because they have not been given the rights.I obtained the files either because the creator made them available OR because I captured the stream (hence the suspect sound quality)..I may be breaking some copyrights laws by using and publishing the tunes but since they are not available to purchase I feel that I am not quite breaking my no illegal download rule..Enjoy the Secret Stash... it is FULL of goodies..
Intro Norman Cook aka Fatboy
Get Luck Harden faster Better. Daft Punk ft. Nile Rodgers. DaftPunk Jask’s Unofficial Remix
Get Lucky (Jask’s Tribute Rework) (Xtian’s Edit) . Daft Punk ft. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers Jask’s Unofficial Remix
Get Lucky (Rob Hayes Club Edit). Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Rob Hayes Unofficial remix
Nothing Compare Between Us (Scott Wozniak Remix). Sade
As (Rob Hayes Remix). George Michael &Mary J. Bilge.
World (Jask Mash Up) Hawley Daft Punk Jask’s Mash
Groovejet [If This Ain't Love] (Vocal Mix) {Dj Elad G Galili Fix}. Spiller
Missing Groovejet (Everything but The Girl vs Spiller). Author not quite sure J
Missing Dreams (DJ Mumbles Mashup). Jask & Nikos Diamantopoulos vs. Everything But The Girl
Pacific 813 (Soundcloud Edit). 808 State vs Jask
Hey Hey ( Atjazz Remix vs Shane D Club Edit) Dennis Ferrer Shane D Unoffical Remix
Keep On Rising (Shane D Remix). Ian Carey ft. Michelle Shellers Sahne D Unofficial Remix
Colors Of Time Pt2 (Jask Mash Up Edit). Alfred Azzetto Vs KOT Jask’s Mash
Colors Of Time Pt1 (Jask Mash Up Edit). Alfred Azzetto Vs KOT Jask’s Mash
Lost Shade vs Finally (Jask WMC 2009 Mashup). Julie Mcknight & Mr V Jask’s Mash
Lovely Sandcastles (Jask Mashup Edit 2009). Dennis Ferrer & Blaze Jask’s Mash
Highlights: Jask, Rob Hayes and Shane D.. Respect!!
6/9/2013 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 28 seconds
2013 May Nocturnes 3.0
Nocturnes 3.0 Third and most probably last instalment of the Nocturnes series.Keeping up with the nightly vibe with some cheeky edits and my first original mash-up with “It’s You I Touch”.If you feel like having a laugh scroll to 58:46.. The added sample is priceless..Best way I can describe the final set is as an attempt to blend Deep with Progressive house with a NYC undercurrent vibe.Nocturnes 3.0 fits snuggly in the series and I believe it is a tidy way to wrap it up. Playlist:
2013 It’s You I Touch [Xtian Mash-Up Original Mix vs Soda Panorama Bar]. Buraq & Patrick Podage and FCL
2013 Leaves Falling (Mario Basanov Dub). Kruse & Nuernberg feat Nathalie Claude
2013 Sky In Your Eyes (Original Mix). Betoko
2013 Going Crazy (Original Vocal Mix). Ran Salman
2010 Cooler Couleur (Voyou Remix). Crookers feat. Yelle
2012 Start Again (Teenage Mutants Remix). Grass Is Greener
2013 No Eyes (Original Mix). Claptone feat Jaw
2013 Follow The Step (Original vs. Kink Mix). Rachel Row
2013 Get Serious (Original Mix). Def Mike
2013 Black Room Boy (Maor's Deep Room Mix) [Xtian Get Connected Edit feat. Kev Kruz]. Above & Beyond
2012 Just a Game (Let’s Play) (Lucas Remix) [Xtian To The Underground Edit feat. Kev Kruz]. The Stereo Fighterz feat. Suzanne
2012 All Cats Are Grey (Original Mix) [Xtian Love Feeling High Edit feat. Ed Weathers]. DJ Le Roi
2013 Falling (Full Vocal Mix). Matthias Vogt feat. Andrew Herbertson
2012 Spectra (Madloch, Yunta & Beat Syndrome Remix). Mauro Norti and Travis MacDonald feat. Ashley Benjamin
2013 Moon (Original Mix). HVOB
HighlightsBar “Cooler Couleur », which is the only weak track and here because of the french accent sample, all tracks in the playlist are worth running to Beatport and Traxsource and paying for the original versions.“It’s You I Touch” is my first real attempt at a mash-up. "Touch" by Buraq & Patrick Podage vs. "It’s You" by FCL. I hope someone with real talent will pick up what is a good idea and make it great… Because those 2 tracks are begging for it.”Leaves Falling” progressive trancy track with a Balearic tinge. It reminds me of early Chicane and Café del mar.“Sky in Your Eyes” you will recognize the main pads line and it will take you back!“Going Crazy” and “Start Again”, two solid tunes, with great male vocals and perfection of a bass line..“No Eyes” from Claptone, with “Follow The Step”, the real gem of the set. I love the bass line, the production is beyond reproach, deep, sexy, progressive…Into “Follow The Step”, which was the discovery of the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), I am not sure I am giving the tune the credit it deserves and I will came back to it further down the road.Fairly satisfied with my 2 edits of “Black Room Boy” and “Let’s Play” giving them the NYC remix treatment with a Kev Cruz sample I hope put to good use.“All Cats Are Grey”, if you are an adult check the tune (starting at 58:46) you will have a laugh.. I stumbled on the Ed Weather sample a few months ago.. Priceless..Finishing with "Spectra" and "Moon", 2 fantastic progressive gems... I may start the following progressive mix with "Spectra" to give the tune a bit more exposure.Not quite sure where I will go next, most probably soulful or if I have the time I will prepare an edit set for some freinds of mine dropping in over the weekend.. We shall see.In the meantime..EnjoyXtian
5/23/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 43 seconds
2013 En Mai fais ce qu'il te plaît!
2013 May "En Mai fais ce qu'il te plaît!"French Proverb which literally means " In May do what pleases you".. Today is my birthday and I am stuck at home with a massive head cold.. Thought I would give myself a little present and put together a set JUST FOR ME... A collection of deep, cookie, eclectic tunes, which I would hate to forget and lose in the dark recesses of my hard drive because they do not fit the strict format of Deep, Soulful, Progressive of this podcast.So here it is, jams I like, sounds I want to be able to access in the distant future, tracks that may not have the vocal hooks I love, yet trigger emotions at a complete different level.If you do not want to indure a bit of tech, a bit of deep, a bit of NY style, a bit of garage, a bit of acid, a bit of jackin' do not bother with the set and wait for the next one..I am not inferring that those tunes are "better", just that on my birthday I may do what pleases .. ME..Playlist:
2009 Intro I Feel Good. Roland Clark
2013 Where Did You Go (AtJazz Remix). Shea
2013 On To You. Golf Clap
2013 NY 2 UK (James Dexter Mix). DeepCitySoul & DJ Romain
2013 I Saw Yo Girl (Full Acid Vox Edit). Waifs & Strays
2013 Pieces Garage Mix. Flashmob featuring Laila Walker
2013 New York Style (Elias Tzikas Remix). Jerk House Connection
2013 Be Right There. Waze & Odyssey
2013 All I Have Is Love (Steve Mill & Elias Tzikas Remix). Zaki feat. Andre Espeut
2012 Let It Go (Daviddance Remix). Armchair Generals
2013 What you Need (Original Mix). DJ Fudge
2013 Another Way (Grant Nelson Remix). Golf Clap
2013 My Urban Soul (Black Sonix Retro Groove Mix). DJ Roland Clark pres. Urban Soul
2013 The Whistle Song (Supernova Remix). Frankie Knuckles & Director’s Cut
2013 I Feel (Samson Lewis Remix). Logistix pres. Deon Nathan
Highlights:Not sure Highlights is going to cut it but a better option is to comment as to why I included a specific track:“Where Did You Go” Shea and Marcel Atjazz, need I say more.. Lovelly little intro track.“On To You”. Golf Clap, is “very hot right now ;)” deep, great work on the beats and the production yet melodic.“NY 2 UK”.. Do I love the undergroove? Yes add some accapellas and everyone who knows me, gets the idea.. Very current, real Deep, edgy, funky…“I Saw Yo Girl” I always have had a thing for Hip/Hop.. Edgy track with an acid tinge..“Pieces” Flashmob is becoming bigger by the day.. and I love the acapella with the brit accent.. Another edgy track, which may really push your limits.“New York Style” Jerk House Connection French and really good.. I love the NY feel, I love the reggae vocals.. and it stays melodic.“Be Right There”.. Current, modern, hatched beats had to included a bit of Jackin’ House in this set..“All I Have Is Love” continuing the darker NY feel with a greek remixer Elias Tzikas.“Let It Go” Deep Tech House at its very best.. I wanted a wake up track with a nice groove at this moment in the set.. This came up..“What you need” now in the back part of the set, introducing a bit a bit of funk and sugar..“Another Way” another Golf Clap track with Grant Nelson’s giving it a UK feel.. If you have stayed with me so far, you are starting to have fun!!“My Urban Soul”.. Roland Clark, Urban Soul.. Bringing you down but how can I resist…“The Whistle Song” Frankie Knuckles seminal classic gets the Supernova remix treatment. I love it and perfect to get ready to exit the set..“I Feel (Samson Lewis Remix)” I absolutely love this track, deep, groovy funky and I simply had to give anyone who actually stayed with me on this set a big dollup of sugar at the end.. Next one will be less introspective I promise.. Happy Birthday to Me Xtian
5/14/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 43 seconds
2013 April FashionistAnn
2013 April FashionistAnn Recorded last month for a very dear friend of ours, Ann G.Set is meant to be smart, classy, elegant, soft, current, switched on, yet with a sense of unmistakable fashion style. A bit like Ann..Straight out of the mixer with no added post-production frills.I sat on it waiting for her to mention it.. It never came and I assumed it wasn't woth uploading! But my harshest critics (wife and kids) were listening to the mixer output in the car yesterday and requested to have a cut CD.. Enticed me to stop bumming around and start uploading the 4 mixes I have finished but for some reasons or another have not yet uploaded.Happy, vocal, soulful, current house tunes with a few bootleg gems from the past . Playlist:
2013 Deeper Love (Original Mix). Disco Kid
2013 Reach Out To Me (feat. Inaya Day) [Pray For More's in Love with Mjuzieek Mix]. ATFC feat. Inaya Day
2013 Let Yourself Go (A Director's Cut Master). Knuckles, Director's Cut feat. Sybil
2013 In And Out Of My Life (Original Mix). Groove Assassin
2013 You Got Me Singing (Spiritchaser Remix). Groove CarteLL feat.. Samantha Mogwe
2005 I Never Thought I’d See the Day (Scott Wozniak Remix). Sade
2012 Encore (Original Mixl) [Xtian have a Good Time Edit feat Roland Clark & Mr V]. Jerome Sydenham & Katsuya Sano feat Argy
2013 Someone Like You (Full Vocal Mix). Soulmagic
2013 Fire Burning (Sonny Fodera Beatdown Remix). Promonova
2010 The Lover That You Are (Shane D Remix). Pulse feat. Antoinette Roberson
1990 Step 2 My Modjo (Grant Nelson Special Mash). Grant Nelson & Modjo
2013 Waiting (Shane D Remix). Rise
2013 Hooked Upon Your Love (Original Mix). Random Soul
2013 Stuck On You feat. Natalie Conway (Original Mix). Dave Mayer & Husky feat. Natalie Conway
Highlights: All tunes would deserve a little focus and I do not want to choose. But do not miss the bootlegs of Scott Wozniak, Shane D and the masterful mash-up of Grant Nelson.As for current releases “Reach Out To Me” from the old house masters of ATFC, “Let Yourself Go”, Shane D’s “Waiting” and the two last Random Soul tracks and pure vocal soulful gems.Enjoy and I will upload the next one very, very soon. Xtian
5/12/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 41 seconds
2013 April Nocturnes 2.0
Nocturnes 2.0 ( first played and publish for www.djradio.com (UK) )Second iteration of the “Nocturnes” series.It came about as a request from www.djradio.com [UK]. They contacted me for an exclusive second “Nocturnes” which as they mentioned could include a few surprise outside of the normal House genre.At the crossroads of Progressive House, Trance with a definite Indie flavour. I expect it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, with some lauding it and some hating it. There are a few ambient and instrumental only tunes giving the set a unique feel within what I normally publish. It is a Journey, take it, I am hoping it is a rewarding one.Do not miss out of the Florence and The machine “Spectrum” jam, it is destined to become an anthem and another remix will headline one of my future set. Playlist:
2013 Let's Fly Away (TH Moy Remix). Alfida & TH Moy
2011 Big Jet Plane (Animal Trainer Remix). Jan Blomqvist
2012 You Are The Sun (Nihil Young Remix). More Care
2012 You’ll See (Save As Remix). Lameduza & Universal Solution
2012 Do U Want Me (Deep Mix). Joy Kitikonti
2013 Get Away (Full Length Version) [Xtian Revelation Edit feat R. Clark) . Tocadisco feat. Forever (Extended Mix) . Brezza, JP DJ, Natalie Gioia
2012 Dub Elegy (Original Mix). Alec Sonite feat.Henrik Skanfors
2012 Spectrum (Say My Name) (Maya Jane Coles Remix). Florence & The Machine
2012 Twilight (Original Mix). Manhattan
2012 From Russia with Love (Ambient Mix) [Xtian Creature Edit feat. Mara Redeghieri]. Matt Darey & ESP
2013 All That Matters (Original Mix). Kolsch feat. Troels Abrahamsen
2012 Shine On Me (Matteo Monero Remix). Matt G feat. LucasHache
2010 City Lights (Lady Luck) (Original Mix). Timo Garcia & Amber Jolene
Highlights“Let’s Fly Away” from Alfida is a trancy little number, trance tragics like me will relish listening to. The Blomqvist’s remix of “Big Jet Plane” is a very clever progressive rendition of the commercial hit.“Get Away” from Brezza you will either live it or hate it.. I am definitively on the Love side of the spectrum. Indie, clever, Rock with a superb production.“ Spectrum (Say My Name)”.. After the version of “You Got The Love” Florence and the machine are on everyone’s radar.. This original tune will become an anthem and the Maya Janes Coles remix is perfect for Florence’s haunting vocals. DO NOT MISS!!“All That Matters” from Kolsch, deep progressive house right down my alley. Another very polished production.“Shine On Me” from Matt G., with “Fly Away” and “Spectrum”, standouts of the set..Hope you enjoy it.Not quite sure as yet, which way I will go next.. but it will be sooner rather than later as tunes are really starting to accumulate. Xtian
4/11/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 47 seconds
2013 March Light n' Easy on CX 134
March 2013 Light n’ Easy Mixed on the fly at 30,000 ft on CX 134 bound for Hong Kong. As the title alludes, easy listening Deep and Soulful set. If I think about it, Light n’ Easy is my first real 2013 mix. I had let accumulated 26 hours of recently purchased tunes on my hard drive and the task of sieving through the sheer mass was daunting.With 8 and half hours spare flying to HK, I knew I had a chance to listen, categorize, rate, level all those tunes.. From there it was just a short step to open Traktor and let the set flow wherever the mood and tunes would take me..Done on the fly, it is patchy but the result has unity and its own flavour. It is Light n’Easy..Random Soul, Australian talent, is heavily promoted and they fully deserve the focus. There are a couple of older tracks offered by DJ Remixers and the set fluctuates from happy, beachy house to deeper soulful tunes. Playlist:
2012 Watching You (Yogi's RSR Boogie Mix). Random Soul
2013 Only You (Soledrifter Dub) [Xtian we the Beat Drop Edit feat Seductive Sapphire]. Alvarez & Marck Jamz
2013 Love Me Right (Seb Skalski & Masta P Remix) {Xtian Edit]. Random Soul feat.Kristen Pearson
2013 Mysterious (Richard Earnshaw Vocal). Random Soul
2011 Every Breath You Take (Scott Wozniak Remix) . Police feat. Sting
2013 Tell Me Now (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique
2013 I Feel (Original Mix). Logistix pres. Deon Nathan
2012 Have Mercy (Original Mix). Matthias Heilbronn
2013 The Secret Life Of Us (Director's Cut Signature Mix) {Xtian House is a feeling Edit feat. Musicdans] . Joey Negro and The Sunburst Band, Donna Gardier, Diane Charlemagne
2013 Only Love (Main Vocal Mix) {Xtian I Feel Good Edit feat Roland Clark]. Monocles & Slezz with Andy Compton feat. Tantra Zawadi & Dana Byrd
2010 Whats Going On-Jask Tribute Mix [Xtian Slowed Down Groove] . Marvin Ft. MLK
2012 Missing Dreams (DJ Mumbles Mashup). Jask & Nikos Diamantopoulos vs. Everything But The Girl
2013 Someone Like You (Full Vocal Mix). Soulmagic
Highlights: “Only You” by Alvarez & Marck Jamz, I am keeping the best remix of this release for a later date but great tune well worth buying.“Mysterious.”. Random Soul AND Richard Earnshaw.. nothing more to say.“Tell Me Now” by The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique.. Portia has and amazing voice and the Layabouts do what they always do pure perfection.“I Feel” by Logistix pres. Deon Nathan, a soulful gem, which other better remix I could not use because .. I just could not find the beat and refused to auto synch it in order to preserve the integrity of the tune for another set.From “Have Mercy” to “Only Love” and “What’s Going On” we are at the congruence of Classic and Modern Soulful House.As for “Someone Like You”, one of the best release of 2012, I just had to give you the pleasure of enjoying the very recently released tFull Vocal Mix.. Two little gems offered by DJs.. “Every Breath You Take” and the “Missing/Dreams” mash-up.. very clever. Full respect and gratitude to the Woz and Jask Enjoy and be kind, this was really done on the fly and uploaded a few hours after. Next one.. we a bit of luck I will continue the Nocturnes Serie Xtian
3/25/2013 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 46 seconds
2013 February Nocturnes 1.0
Nocturnes 1.0. And the Night moves on...Nocturnes is French for Nightly.. The great Chopin named some of his pieces "Nocturnes", far from me to draw any sort of kinship yet put this set on, dim the lights, grab a book, read, meditate or just chill.For all the Nightcrawlers. Readers and other sleep-impaired creatures out there!Deep and Progressive with a hint of very soft trance..From 99 to 120 bpm. A MUCH slower pace than what I usually serve.. Meant to relax the listeners.I gave it a month ago to a young man, whose comment was " nice but not much schtick".. that's when I knew I sort of got it right ;)..I have had it on my HD for more than a month but I could not decide whether I would go soulful or progressive.. Since I am suffering from whatever is the equivalent of writer's block for a DJ, I have decided to publish it and wait for inspiration to strike.. later Playlist:
2013 West End Girls (Leon & Toky aka Superhero Remix) [Xtian The Night Moves On Edit} . Dino Lenny
2012 New Path (Original Mix) [Xtian Almor del Alma Edit]. Nubah
2012 Love So Deep (Original Mix). Nubah
2012 Never Let Me Go (East Café Deep Dub) [Xtian Notice Me Edit feat Sandee]. Resistance
2012 Not Tonight (Protoxic Kabila Beach Mix) (Xtian Filtered Edit] . Futurism & No Nation feat. Michelle Labelle
2012 Over (Original Mix) . Maya Jane Coles
2012 Le Clan (Original Mix). Alex Neivel and DJ Schwa
2012 Touching Me. (Original Mix) Finnebassen
2012 Just a Game (Lets Play)(Tommy Lucas Remix). The Stereo Fighterz feat Suzanne
2012 Lose Myself (Original Mix). Jack Dixon
2012 Rain In My Heart (Biotones Remix). Jane Maximova
2012 Our Discovery (Original Mix) [Xtian The Night Edit]. Henry Saiz
2012 Sexy Biest (Gui Boratto Remix) [Xtian The Dirty Edit]. Stimming and David August
2012 Wildlife (Original Mix). Animal Picnic
2012 Tell Me Stories (Ferniasty Remix). Maciej Wunsch
Highlights:
"West End Girls".. nice to see this tune come back with a 2013 flavour still preserving the 80's groove.
"Love So Deep" from Nubah may well be the aboslute gem of the set, driving bass and deep keys... Enjoy!
"Over" by Maya Jane Coles.. MJC is most probably the best female DJ/Producer there is and she has that trouse feel I really dig.. As for the tune, I do not know if it is "house" but it is driving for sure, with great guitars and basslines.
"Touching Me" by Finnebassen, one of the best release of 2012. So happy to have used it before it became too buried in all the new music!
"Rain in My Heart" by Jane Maximova.. best I can describe is "Chilled Balearic Trance" very CDM and reminds me of early Chicane.
"Our Discovery" by Henry Saiz, continuing the balearic mood is a progressive little gem. which could belong to the original Cafe del Mar (CDM) serie.
"Sexy Biest" by Stimming and Aavid August, very, very sexy deep, progressive tune and I feel my edit is doing the tune justice.
The last 2 tracks, "Wildlife" and "Tell Me Stories" wrap up the nocturnal mood in a nice chill yet progressive groove.
I shoud be back soon with a soulful banger.. But the Nocturnes serie is not yet completed..
Xtian
3/12/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
2013 NYD L'After Party. A Deeply Twisted Sexy Tribal Affair..
Deeply Twisted Sexy Tribal Affair.. Have had this set on my HD since NYD.. It is the After Party Set..If you have no idea what an after-party is, it’s what happens when the main crowd has long gone home.. Whoever is left has somewhat survived the night, as for the DJ on the decks.. well same thing...After Party sets are different to main sets. They are ALL about the Beat & the Bass! Both the Beat & Bassline will (or won’t) bring the punters back to the Dance floor.Tunes do not need to be commercial (whoever is left is usually either f@cked up or really committed to Jack). Normally only tight crews are left, they were here to dance and sipped it to the last drop/beat..The whole idea of an After Party set is to slowly but surely put the spark back in the eyes of whoever is left and not totally comatose. For DJs, it can be a real treat because they have total creative freedom with revelers they know will get it IF the music is good.Those sets are twisted routes to bring back tired and spacy house-heads back to peak time and put one last smile on their faces before they say their goodbyes, hug, put their sunglasses on and are ready for the walk of shame.... Here is my After Party set..On the darker side of Deep, with a bit of Sexy Tribal and enough Funk not to completely lose you. Some sugar but a lot of spices and PA.I had fun for a lot of the tunes were not in my "zone", furthermore I was pleasantly surprised that I could handle those tricky beats. As a whole journey, I, for one maybe, would soooo get it..Give it a listen and if at times you find it twisted, persevere and push yourself. You will be rewarded. Playlist:
Intro Da After Party (DJ Roland Clark)
2011 Welcome To My World (Larry Labirt & Petros Mitolis Vocal Mix) [Xtian Five Fathoms After Party Edit]. Dawn Williams & Mike LaBirt
2005 Five Fathoms (Kevin Yost Everything and a Groove Mix Ben Watt Edit). EBTG
2012 All This Love For You (Raw Artistic Soul Vocal Dub). Ralf GUM feat. Diamondancer
2012 Dangerous Love (Miguel Mancha's Broken Promise Remix). DJ Divine, Nicole Mitchell
2012 Rock and Roll Love Affair (Jamie Lewis Club Mix). Prince
2012 Fire (Christian Hornbostel Remix) (The Revolution Xtian Edit]. Andrea Depp vs. Nikolas NK feat.D'Layna feat. Oscar P and Soul Rebels
2012 House Music (Robbie F. Suppafunk Remix). Fabio Tosti feat. Marshall Jefferson
2010 H.O.U.S.E Original Mix) [Xtian Added Beats Edit] Jorge Montia
2012 Party Non Stop [Vocal Mix]. Pirupa
2010 Bang Bang (Club Mix). Tommy Vee & Mr. V
2012 Back 2 NY (Original Stereo Mix). DJ Chus, Rob Mirage, Frankie Knuckles
2011 Your Love (Belocca & Soneec Vocal Dub). Frankie Knuckles feat. Jamie Principle
2012 Turn It Up (Radio Edit). Jason Chance & Marcella Woods
Highlights: Starting off with "Welcome to My World" from Petros Mitolis feat. Dawn Williams & Mike LaBirt. Petros is a greek-german prodcer remixer, which was kind enough to befriend me on FB. I always wanted to start the NYD set with this Deep and Sexy gem. In the live version, the tune was coupled with a Jaime Lewis/Kim Cooper track, I rejigged the set this month because I thought that both tracks were too similar and somewhat the Lewis' one, was taking the shine off Petros' production. Then I had to find a monster track which would fit and I could tweak to blend in.. The Kevin Yos/Ben Watt Edit of EBTG Five Fathoms was just perfect.. Massive track but not overpowering "Welcome to My World"Petros Mitolis' production are selling on Traxsource. Follow this link and please support this very talented artist."All this Love for You" from Ralph Gum just perfect and the adlib is very tight.Love the Jaime Lewis take on Prince's new track "Rock and Roll Love Affair". Their current collaboration is giving Prince's creations the house edge they need to cross to the dancefloor.I am not unhappy of my edit of Hombostel's "Fire". I worked on two fairly poor accapella samples but the track did not suffer too much.Party Non Stop from "Pirupa". Had to be somewhere as it was one of the big track of Ibiza 2012. As for Nang Bang, anyone who knows me will tell you that I would never miss the occasion to put Mr V in a set..Then 2 cooky Frankie Knuckles tracks, "Back2 NY" and the anthemic "Your Love", taken from his last album released late 2012. New takes on old tracks which fitted snuggly.As said, if you stay with me on this one from A to Z, you will be rewarded.Next uploads will be progressive and down-tempo but I may slot a Soulful House one in no to lose too many followers not interested in my experiments. Xtian
2/6/2013 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 43 seconds
2013 New Year's Day Live Set
First and foremost Happy New Year! Be Safe and Healthy wherever you are!2013 New Year's Day Live Set(3 hours long beware before you on a mobile device and pay horrendous charges)Straight from the mixer, a 3 hour soulful, vocal and funky house extravaganza with all your favourites from 2012 and late 2011.It was sunny, on the early afternon of NYD, we were on our roof top, with a makeshift stand for the gear made out of an old plot printer from work, powered speakers just bought from the pawnbroker down the road and surrounded by close friends with whom we always try (rain or shine) to spend the first day of the year.. It had the feel of an original "House Party"..Above all, I wanted to avoid the disaster of last year, and I, therefore, selected the very, very top shelf of my vocal house (hand)bag House.. Nothing groundbreaking, all overground> This was not the time to be "clever"...The aim was to get my friends to come to me and say "oh I love this one", "this is one of my favourite", or "what is that? I love it".. well.. it might not have been underground and there were no edits nor acapellas, but I think I did achieve what I attempted..We had a GREAT New's Day and this very simple, happy set made the Freemasons' one dimensional set later on very bearable.Thanks to Viv and my friends for making it possible and see you next year, same place, same time and hopefully same friends. This was a very good format!Playlist:1. Fade (Original Pt. I). Solu Music Featuring Kimblee2. Come Together (The Remixes) (Jay West Vocal). Andy Ward & Random Soul3. Call My Name... (DJ Meme Disco Deep Mix). Viola Sykes4. Nothing Can Come Between Us (Soulmagic Dark Dub). LOSH 5. Do Better (The Layabouts Vocal Mix) 1. The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique6. Perfectly (The Layabouts Vocal Mix. The Layabouts7. Yesterday's Gone (Club Mix). Spiritchaser 8. Beautiful (Moon Rocket's Ristretto Mix). Jask feat. Jocie 9. Beautiful (Coqui Selection Remix). Jask feat. Jocie10. Mama Used to Say (Franky Boissy Main Mix). Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaqui11. Never Gonna Let You Down (Lonya and Audio Junkies Remix). Richard Earnshaw feat. Oby12. Your Love (Richard Earnshaw Remix). Kocho Feat. Chloe West13. Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut Signature Praise). Candi Staton14. Someone Like You (Original. Soulmagic15. Walk Away (ATFC's VB Weekender Vocal)). ATFC feat. Lisa Shaw 16. Giving You The Light (Shane D. Remix). Loui and Scibi feat.. Nathalia17. Keep The Fire Burning (Original Mix) . Shane D feat. Jacqueline Gilbert18. Pick It Up (Jon Cutler Distant Music Vocal Mix). Carolyn Harding19. Nothing Can Come Between Us (Grant Nelson Classic Club Mix). LOSH20. Rock The Boat (U-Ness & JedSet Cruise Directors Mix). Chris Rockford, Miq Puentes21. Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Memes Mix of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut, B. Slade 22. The Ones You Love (DJ Meme Remix. Frankie Knuckles, The Shapeshifters23. Save (Original Mix). John Julius Knight24. Stealing Love (Original Mix). Grant Nelson 25. Silence (Milo & Acheson Euphoric Club Mix). Shane D feat. Kerry Wood26. Rollin' (Cheeky Edit). Shane D feat Adele27. Take Your Time (Random Soul Classic Dub). Random Soul feat Kristen Pearson28. I Need To Love Me (Sandy Rivera's Club Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April29. Take Me Back (Sandy Rivera's Original Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April30. Cuddly Toy (ESquire Club Mix). Beverley Knight31. Heaven Or Hell (Jean Christophe Remix. Guy Robin featuring Amba Shepherd32. You've Got The Love (Mark Knight Remix). Florence And The Machine At which stagee the set was supposed to wander into trance/prog... well.. let me tell you.. House trumps Trance at this time of the day... by a fair mile.. and the trance set will be safely tucked away for another day.. or more precisely for another night..Bonne Annee a tous!Christian
1/3/2013 • 3 hours, 9 minutes, 15 seconds
2012 December Deep Aural Dope
Deep Aural Dope In the midst of selecting funky banging tunes to get the structure of a NYD set, I urgently felt the need for something more intimate..This episode is light and this episode is Dee. it is sugar with a pinch of pepper, chocolate with a dash of chili.. I know I will soon take Aural Dope on the plane and enjoy it alongside other deep and soulful podcasts I want to have some alone time to savour.Suited for our down-under summer, I hope I achieved to make it soulful with a resolute Deep tinge.A word on the number 73... In the words of Sheldom Cooper from TBBT:"73 is the 21st prime number, it's mirror 37 is the 12th and it's mirror 21 is the product of multiplying, hang on to your hats...7 and 3. In binary, 73 is a palindrome, 1001001, which backwards is 1001001."Playlist:
Intro Da House Head - Deep (Accapella). A.B.O.H. feat.. Da House Head
2012 Confused (Husky's RSR Disco Rub) [Xtian Dope Edit feat A.B.O.H]. Random Soul
2012 Dirty (Original Mix). Tortured Soul
2012 Big Time (Soul Minority Deep Mix). Edmund Feat. Sascha Dflame
2012 Got Me Down (Original Mix). Groove Assassin & Sean McCabe
2012 Change (Original Mix) [Xtian What have U done for House Edit feat Ladybird]. Monodeluxe feat. Jaidene Veda
2012 Think About (2012 Kupper's NuDeep Remix). 95 North & Big D vs. Eric Kupper
2012 Let the Music Play (Edmund Remix). Hector Couto & Santi Garcia feat. Pablo Fierro
2012 Edge of the world (Vocal Mix). Spiritchaser
2012 Paradise Row (Extended Mix). Spiritchaser
2012 Hot Rabbits (Spiritchaser Remix) [Xtian Phasered Edit feat. Mr V]. Giom
2012 Deep Is All You Need (Original Mix) [Xtian Dope Edit feat A.B.O.H). Edmund
2012 The Long Run (Steve Bug's Vocal Mix). Steve Bug & Mr. V
2012 H.O.U.S.E (Filipe Narciso's Late Night Remix). Mr. V
Highlights:Random Soul, Tortured Soul, Mr. V, Edmund, Spiritchaser, Giom, Sean McCabe and Eric Kupper.. You KNOW it is going to be good! I love each and everyone of those tracks. Immaculate production, all deep yet soulful. I neither want nor can choose..Check the rework of "Paradise Row". The Tortured Soul and Random Soul jams are precious, both Edmund's tracks are gems... Really, this is high quality house music, I just hope the mixing is up to the task..EnjoyIn case I do not post anything until New YearI wish you all an absolute banger!
12/27/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 3 seconds
2012 December Summer is Here!
The Australian Summer is Here!Set starts in the Hippies 70's and ends in the 80's with Rick Astley.. You are forewarned!For Viv, the kids and myself to sing-a-long in the car during the Summer.. I hope they will like it!Simple, fun and happy set.. It's Disco, It's Eighties, It's Up and it's Summer.Granted it is a bit handbag but I fully assume it and since I am not over the crap I heard when I went out a month ago, it is my way to say that I do not hate commercial house (on the contrary!) but I really despise a professional not making the effort to find something original..This being said there is a lot of talent in this playlist if you take a second and scan through.. Tocadisco, DJ Meme and Frankie Knuckles, Shane D (rare producer/remixer/dj talent from Durban South Africa) and Scott Diaz..If you are ready to sing and dance.. try it! If you look for something progressive underground take cover this is NOT FOR YOU!As for the art... well I have used a few skimpy girls before to bopost up the ranking.. I thought I have have one for the girls ( and boys).. Playlist:
2012 Let the Sun Shine 2012 (Tocadisco Radio Edit). Milk & Sugar
2012 Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Meme's Mix Of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles pres. Director's Cut feat. B. Slade
2012 You Used To Hold Me feat. Xaviera Gold (Spiritchaser Vocal Mix). Ralphi Rosario
2012 Buena Vista Park_(Allan Zax Remix.) Alex Torn feat. Rachel Margaret
2012 Back Together (Director's Cut Classic Club Mix). Hardsoul feat. Ron Carroll
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut Signature Praise). Candi Staton
2012 I'm Movin' On (Director's Cut Club Mix). Ono
2012 Silence (Milo & Acheson Euphoric Club Mix). Shane D feat. Kerry Wood
2012 Rollin' (The Cheeky Edit) .Shane D and Adele
2012 No Matter (Scott Diaz Mix vs Original Mix ). Funkyloco
2012 Bel Amour (Classic Touch Mix). DJ Chus, & Patric La Funk
2012 Runnin' (The Cheeky Edit). Shane D & Doobie Brothers
2012 Never Gonna Give You Up (Shane D Remix).Shane D & Rick Astley
Highlights:The kids have already their favourite.. Shane D's edit of Adele's "Rollin in The Deep", close second the Tocadisco take on the "Hair" old anthem " Let The Sunshine In"..I personally love Meme's disco take on "Make Me Feel", the sexiness of Shane D's beats on Silence and I could not pass on the Dobbie Borthers.. this is pure genius! The original is left untouched just udpated.. As for Rick Astley... let's see if you will not dance, sing aor whistle along.A bit of Jackin' house with Scoot Diaz "No Matter", if you do not know what Jackin' House is, do not worry.. up until a few months ago I did not know it existed nor would I have ever thought I would actually like it..As for the Frankie Knuckles tracks (all the Director's Cut jams).. well.. it is Frankie and if you cannot hear the talent, the art, the silk, the perfection.. you should not be reading my blurb.. Frankie Knuckles... It's Aural cashmere...Yoko Ono's "Movin' On".. Tune really belonged to the Transitions trilogy but I could not fit it in the self-imposed 1h20min format, besides I think it is not out of place here.Next one should be Sexy Deep House but I may also do a ghost for a live set to be played on NYD therefore not sure which way it will go..EnjoyXtian
12/13/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 44 seconds
2012 November What happened to that Sound?
What Happened to that Sound?
Indeed... whatever happened to that Sound? I was out recently and suffered through 3 hours of intense crap. Not crap because " it's not my kind of groove" but for it was low quality, repetitive pop music remixed using stems and patches we have heard millions of times. The pinacle was an elektro remix of ... Cindy Lauper's "Girls want to have fun"..All of the above prompted me to drop a simple, little set, which, if it were to be heard in a club, would be an intro set.. Before the main crowd piles in, before the first DJ "has to" get people moving..An 11pm to 12pm set, at the time when balances are set, the acoustics of the room are tested, when the DJ hopefully listens to the crispness of his trebbles, makes sure the bass does not resonate etc.. Also the time for him to go on a little me-me-me and listen to tunes that may not have a sure main room immediate appeal but which potential needs to be assessed through the output of a good sound system.Sexy, soulful, sometimes Deep and with a bit of funk to start the night..Robby, Denise, i was thinking of you two whilst doing this one... We would get it!Playlist:
2012 Hallelujah Anyway (Larse Dub vs. Larse Vocal Mix) [Xtian Tails of a DJ Edit feat Boza]. Candi Staton
2012 Luv Lust (Giom London Mix) [Xtian Close Encounter Sexy Edit feat Andre Harris]. Fred Everything
2012 Discomagnifique (Pete Herbert Version [Xtian Close Encounter Sexy Edit feat. Andre Harris]. Marius
2012 I Can't Do Without You (Original Mix). Supernova
2012 Dawn (Original Mix) .Pete Tong (feat. S.Y.F)
2012 Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix). Nick Curly
2012 Fire (Christian Hornbostel Remix) [Xtian When the Beat Drops Edit Feat. Seductive Sapphire]. Andrea Depp vs. Nikolas NK feat.D'Layna
2012 We're Comin' From Chicago (Alfred Azzetto Remix). Sami Dee & THe Flamantic Orchestra
2012 The Vibe (Danny Dance Remix). Nino Bua feat. Danny Dance
2012 House Music (Fabio Tosti Party Mix). Fabio Tosti feat. Marshall Jefferson
2112 Daft Funk (Joey Negro's Computer Funk) [Xtian The Phunk God Edit feat. Mike Dunn & MD-XSpress]. Sadam Ant
2012 Geh Tiefer (Deeper Mix) (Xtian Phunked Edit]. Groove Addix, feat.Stephy Lange
Highlights:“Hallelujah Anyway” by Candy Staton, undoubtedly this tune will be in the top 10 soulful track of the year. Great vocal and Larse is giving this classic tune a 2012 shaper edge. I am quite partial of my edit of Giom’s “Luv Lust”, I used the remix decks of Traktor for the first time, tried knobs I never dared to fiddle with before and the Andre Harris accapella is fitting for the intention of the set.Dawn from Pete Tong, I love this tune and goes right into my top ten for the year. “Fire” I sam happy of the edit and I feel the 20 minutes it starts with the Sami dee and Nina Bua jams to follow.Get Tiefer great deep tune from Germany, do not miss.Next set I will be back in full Soulful, fun, happy territory with a few tunes I have gleamed recently and a few remix of current tunes I would like to have a play with. Enjoy Xtian
12/6/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 27 seconds
2012 November Transitions 3.0 ( For My Brother)
Transitions 3.0 (For My Brother without whom none of this would have come about) When did you last listen to Pink Floyd?... Well here is your chance.. (Denis va directement a 31:45 jusqu'à 59:30 c’est pour toi!) Continuing my experimental sets with a foray into Progressive House, Progressive Rock and Trance. This is a nocturnal vibe set, therefore grab a book or set yourself some time aside to meditate or ... who knows? prepare yourselves to do the deed... This is a set for the mind and the soul.. One hundred years ago, my big. Big brother forced unto me HIS Long Plays … For those children of the digital age, who do not know what a LP is, well, it was made out of wax, it was circular and it was analog.. It had a beautiful cover, it was tactile and it could not be ripped nor copied.. and as far as my brother was concern his LP's were out of bounds for his little brother..From the tail end of the Beatles to Pink Floyd, The Who ( their Rock Opera period), Genesis, Emerson Lake & Palmer, King Crimson, Robert Fripp, Procol Harum, Jeff Beck, Traffic, Bowie, Eno, Mike Oldfield, Vangelis, Peter Gabriel, Supertramp, the Cure and up to New Order, my BIG brother made me listen to his records.. I really had no choice .. It was his music or else…What I now fully realize is how much my musical space is partly grounded in his foundations.. And by all means... they weren’t bad ones..I added Classical and Choir Music and ON MY OWN ;) … discovered Funk and Soul… But my love for Trance, Tech and Progressive House has undoubtedly its roots in my brother’s record collection.. Bless him and this one is for him.In "Transitions 3.0" expect instrumental well built tunes with chords progressions, minor keys, synth pads, guitar solos and tubular bells. Also expect songs with a message, syncopated beats and all throughout pulsating basslines.. Basslines not just here to give the punter a sense of the beat to folllow, but basslines that either support and enhance the tune or bring a whole new melodic dimension.A far from faultless set but I have collected for you some truly epic tunes and hey… when was the last time you listen to Pink Floyd?Playlist:
2012 Make It Happen (Manu Riga Come Back Remix) [Xtian Resist Edit feat Roland Clark]. Chantola
2012 How Never (Original Mix) . David Jach & Beatamines
2012 Before I Lose Control (Dub vs. Original Mix). Betoko
2012 Moonlight (Original Mix) . Magnetix Project feat. N. Dave
2012 Feel The Sun Light (Hermetic Dust Remix). Digital Mess feat. V. Ray
2012 K9 (Solee Remix). Dave Seaman and Guy Mantzur
2008 Dont Hold Back (Out Of Office Remix). The Potbelleez
2010 Time Wasted (Original Mix) [Xtian Housed & Beatified Edit] . Tengo feat Pink Floyd feat Mr. V
1973 Time (Edited) [Xtian Edit feat. Mr V and Shot Gun]. Pink Floyd
2007 The Ones that Get Away ( Intro Mix) [ Xtian Resist Edit feat. Roland Clark] . Arnej
2012 One Thousand Suns (Disco Citizens Remix). Ferry Corsten and Chicane
2012 Requiem (Original Mix). Solarstone with Clare Stagg
Highlights: easier to say that the weakest song here is the Chicane/Corsten jam.. But could I really not play a new Chicane? Do not miss!!!"Make it Happen" a techie number with a bassline to die for and very rolling synth pads. “How Never” ( check out the Zoo Brazil remix on Beatport) anothe techie number with amazing percussions and tight beats all supported by a massive bass and turned etheral by an amazing vocalist whose anme I could not find anywhere..“Before I Lose Control” from Betoko, HUGE downtempo track yet driving little hell.. Listen to the bass, it is a masterpiece of subtlety, a bass used like a violin to uncover another melodic line... This begs for a more aggresive remix... "Moonlight" LOVE THIS.. chiil out acoustic guitar, synth, haunting bassline, tight percusions and great progressions.. You will love it.. This would kill if dropped at the right time... If you liked Guitarra G from Banda Sonora, get this track..I absolutely LOVE the Seaman’s track “K9” with its Tubular bells. Proggresive House at tis very, very best.. And the drop of the bells.. Pure genius!My little Pink Floyd medley is more a trip down memory lane than anything particularly amazing but it just came.. brought by the previous track as a reminder that music did not start with EDM.. and Time Wasted is a very clever modern uptake on the PF classic.I chose to put “Requiem” as the last track. Indie Rock, Progreesive House who knws? Who cares.. It reminds me of the haunting voice of Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan of the Cranberries famous. Truly Amazing and this the standout track of this set with “K9”."The Ones That Get Away" I used this track previously, classic trance and I needed to put a bit of a kick in the mix after the classic "Time."As the length of the highlight section shows, I had fun with this episode. I truly hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. It is on repeat in my car and I NEVER listen to my sets once published... Merci Denis.. Xtian P.S.: as to the Mr V sample at the start of Time.. if anyone think I take myself seriously doing this... they have never met me.. The sample just felt right and yes... I had fun!
11/9/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 37 seconds
2012 November Transitions 2.0
Transitions 2.0Take a Moment to Live...Take a Moment to Cry.....Take a Moment to Love... ...and don't ask why.......Faster, Harder but Fun! I am still in reboot & discovery mode but you can start dusting off your dancing shoes because with Transitions 2.0 ... we are cranking it up a bit.My intention was similar to the previous one.. but I am starting to have fun with those tracks.. It's Progressive House & Progressive Indie Rock.. with a touch of Trance here and there..Episode “for the Boys” or "For the girls who like those Boys". Darker hours and Seedy Rooms.. If you can't dance you watch... ;)Playlist:
2012 Take A Moment (The Blizzard Intro Remix) ( Xtian Transcendental Edit feat. Anthony Joseph]. Armin van Buuren feat. Winter Kills
2012 Per Aspera Ad Astra (Artemil Remix). Fon. Leman
2012 Torpor (Original Mix) [Xtian Hands in the Air Edit feat. Jo’leon Davenne]. Solid Stone
2012 Soul Is In The Air (Lior Lahav Remix]. Michel Manzano feat. Dezarate
2012 Charity (Midnight Society’s Futuresoul Vocal Remix) [Xtian Filtered & Squeezed Edit feat. Rayzil Project Edit]. Avatar One feat.Alexandra Greene
2012 Noor (Fredda L Remix). Shva Gh
2012 Over The Coast (David Granha Remix) [Xtian Del Alma Edit feat. Angelica Linares]. Stiven Rivic and Michael & Levan
2012 Turn Left (Original Mix). Mooryc
2012 Gravity (Andrew Bayer & James Grant Remix) [ Xtian The Move Edit feat. Stefan Vilijn) . P.O.S.
2012 Persistence (Original Mix) [Xtian Butchered At Night Edit feat Shakedown]. Mr. Pepper
2008 At Night (Chab Deep Mix vs Chab Main Mix). Shakedown
2012 Dice (Trendi Remix vs Extended Club Mix) [Xtian Added Pads & Guitars Edit]. Serge Devant feat. Hadley
Highlights: all tracks are quality tunes in their own right. The Armin’s jam is a fitting intro track. I think “Torpor” is a great track presenting what good progressive house ought to be. “Noor” may be the discovery of the set for me. As for “Dice” nice to hear some actual electric guitars (not electronic ones) pervading the House/Trance scene. I had fun with this one and do believe it to be worth the space on your hard-drive Enjoy Xtian
11/2/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 58 seconds
2012 October Transitions 1.0
Transitions 1.0Something different! With an overall darker mood yet on chilled side.At the congruence and confines of Deep & Progressive House, with some Tech & World Indie tunes I have gleamed and a very small dash of soft Trance..After last summer, I was literally housed-out. Particularly, I felt I had done the “best” I could do with soulful house tunes and needed a break from it.Listening to something unexpected, tackling new sounds, purchasing tunes from artists unknown to me became the priority of the day.Hence, for a few sets, I will delve into new directions, not radically out of my comfort zone but still a clear attempt to change soundscape.My intentions with Transitions 1.0 is to build a set. which we could easily listen to whilst working or reading, which would be in the background not in the forefront but which both your soul and your brain would want to go back to.Playlist
2012 Prayer (Gui Boratto Mix) {Xtian Urban Decay Edit]. Terranova feat. Nicolette Krebitz & Udo Kier
2012 Uncountable (118is Tech Mix) [Feel It Edit}. Hideo Kobayashi feat Tomomi Ukumori
2012 She's On Fire (Maya Jane Coles Remix). Bo Saris
2012 Circles (Sezer Uysal pres Spennu Remix) [French Poetry Edit].Evren Furtuna
2012 You’ll See (Micha Mischer Remix) [Xtian Planet Rock Edit vs Powers that Be vs Roland Clark]. Lameduza & Universal Solution
2012 Rain In My Heart (Andrey Djackonda Remix). Jane Maximova
2012 Paris Is For Lovers My Love feat (Club Version) [The Mandarin Edit].Terranova feat. Tomas Hoffding
2012 Almaty (Richard Malcoh Remix) [Xtian The Phuture Edit]. Sebastien Szade feat.Eddine B
2011 Dice (Original Mix) [Xtian Shifted Key Garage Band Edit]. Shingo Nakamura & Kazusa
2012 Se Paris (Original Mix) [Xtian You Must Feel a Splinter Edit feat. Basement Boys and DJ Phenix]. Elenika
2012 Let It Go (Los Teques Remix) [Xtian Added Pads Edit]. Armchair Generals
2012 Buena Vista Park (Allan Zax Remix) [Xtien It Won't Be Long Edit]. Alex Torn & Rachel Margaret
1998 Breathe (Nalin and Kane Remix) [This Here is House Muzik Xtian Edit feat. Mike Dunn]. Kylie Minogue
Highlights: just give it a listen.. There is intent in my madness and those tunes are worth the try! But if I had to hightlight any of them it would go like this:"Circles" by Evren Furtuna great track, "You'll See" do not miss and my edit is OK. "Almaty" mash-up I am satisfied with. "Buena Vista Park" great happy chilled track, which I will revisit.The 20 minutes build-up with the stems of an old favourite of mine, Kylie's "Breathe" from the techie "Let it Go" to Nalin's remix of "Breathe" is the stand-out here.I most probably will upload another 2 Transitions mixes before returning to my Deep & Soulful normal groove.EnjoyXtian
11/1/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
2012 August Greek Session: Sounds of Spetses (Happy Birthday Vivienne!)
Greek Sessions: The Sounds of Σπέτσαι (Happy Birthday Vivienne!) Viv’s birthday set, which means that my only objective was to mix tunes she would know and /or like "a la premiere ecoute".Pour yourselves a margarita or two, clear up the deck or living room, for I bet that at some stage within the set you will either sing-along or have a bit of a dance.Happy House: a blend of soulful classics and funky current grooves. Very little if any acappellas as Viv hates them, just pure simple joyful music.A word on the Intro: Spetses, greek island in the Aegean sea, .where only taxis are allowed and one either walks, cycles or takes a horse carriage ride around the island. It is the family’s favourite place in the world and I first started mixing the Greek Sessions overlooking the sea sipping a frappe at the Spetses Hotel in July.Playlist:
Intro Sounds of Spetses. Xtian
2012 Someone Like You (Original Mix [Xtian the L.O.V.E Edit]. Soulmagic feat. DJ Spen & the Muthafunkaz.
2012 You Make Me Feel Brand Nu (Intro Reprised) [Love in the Club Xtian Edit]. U-Ness & JedSet feat Louis Hale
2012 Keep The Fire Burning (Original Mix). Shane D feat. Jacqueline Gilbert
2012 Pick It Up (Jon Cutler Distant Music Vocal Mix). Carolyn Harding
2012 Nothing Can Come Between Us (Grant Nelson Classic Club Mix).LOSH
2010 I Want to Hold You Tight (U-Ness & JedSet Dub-Elievers Mix). Beatsqueezers feat. Oless T.
2012 Rock The Boat (U-Ness & JedSet Cruise Director’s Mix). Chris Rockford and Miq Puentes
2012 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (DJ Meme's Mix Of Epic Proportions). Frankie Knuckles pres. Director's Cut feat. B. Slade
2011 The Ones You Love (DJ Meme Remix). Frankie Knuckles and The Shapeshifters
2010 Boogie Wonderland (Shane D Regroove U). U-Ness & Jedset feat. Kaysee
2009 The Light (UBP Classic Vox). Jamie Lewis & Michelle Weeks
2011 Missing (Samson Lewis Remix). U-Ness & JedSet
Highlights: I really love all the tunes but if I had to pick: “Someone like You” pure funky house bliss. “Nothing Can Come Between Us” and “Keep the Fire Burning”, classic remixes of the Nelson/Shane D. duet..” You Make Me Feel” DJ Meme massive remix produced by Frankie Knuckles is AAA+.I realized once I had mixed the set that it bears more than a resemblance with one of C&M’s latest… This is pure serendipity! Not that I compare myself with them (we are not operating in the same universe let’s be serious) but I really did not have their set in mind when I started mixing mine.Most probably I will go dark and trancy with my next one.Enjoy.Xtian
8/20/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 49 seconds
2012 July The Greek Sessions: Poolside in Santorini
The Greek Sessions: Poolside in Santorini First of 3 if all goes to plan.Not my most polished upload, it would need another two night sessions of Love and Care but it is not going to happen...I got tired of it by the time the Olympic started and as my close friends would know, I am strenuously competing in the Armchair event.. Pool side mix, going from 120 to 126 bpm, full of goodies, full of edits but sloppy at times. On the plus side, it is a very current mix with all tracks but one released in June/July 2012. Playlist:
Intro Arrival in Santorini. Courtesy of Hellenic
2009 Sinfonia Della Notte. (The Afterlife Sunset Reprise) [The Move Bounce Shake Xtian Beach Edit] . Dennis Ferrer feat. Anane & Mr. V
2012 Slow & Steady (Jamie Lewis Deep Session Mix). Jonny Montana, Craig Stewart, & Christa
2011 About Love (Sean McCabe Alt Vocal Dubbed). Groove Assassin feat. Kenny Bobien
2012 And The Music Began To Play (Original Mix). Jay C
2012 Do Better (Aki Bergen & Daniel Jaze Classic Chord School Mix) vs. (Spiritchaser Remix). The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique
2012 Liquideep - Alone (Original Mix vs. Jamie Lewis Remix) [Xtian MS]. Liquideep
2012 In The Thick of It (Joey Negro's Endless Summer Mix). Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band
2012 Conch ( Original Mix) [The Tales from the Deepside Xtian Edit]. Spiritchaser feat Mr V.
2012 Call My Name (DJ Meme Disco Deep Mix). Viola Sykes
2012 Do You Wanna (Cadattas Chilled Move) [The Maestros Xtian Edit]. Kyodai feat Soul Creation
2012 Nothing Can Come Between Us (Soulmagic Dark Dub). LOSH
2012 Keep the Fire Burning. ( G-Drivr Dub). Shane D feat. Jacqueline Gilbert
Highlights:If you miss “Nothing Can Come Between Us” the reprise of Sade’s finest, do not worry.. it will headline the upcoming Greek Sessions: At The Bar in Spetses. LOSH rendition is very good."Keep The Fire Burning" first release of Stereo Flava the new Shane D label.. Soulful as one would expect.“Slow & Steady” great deep remix of Jonny Montana’s from the Swiss Purple Music genius Jaimie Lewis. “And The Music Play” by Jay C, catchy hook, perfect production!“Do Better”, I used the track before, will use it again, Layabouts on top of their game.. “Alone” Liquideep with Jaimie Lewis, do not miss, scroll if you must, track at the confine of nu-disco, indie and house.Moderately happy of my edits of "Conch" (top deep house from Spiritchaser) and “Do You Wanna” where I added beats synths and vocals. And From 10 to 14, I got where I wanted..As to "Call My Name", DJ Meme cannot do anything wrong.. I still remember an event in Melbourne, where he kept us going for 3 hours, as a warmer for Dimitri from Paris, whom (patriotism aside) brought everyone to sleep in 20 minutes flat..Not really promoting hard this set as a must hear/download. It is now out of my system and I can go back to the TV and watch some more Olympic before Sunday.. Allez France!! Xtian
8/9/2012 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 45 seconds
The 2012 July Pirate Bar (Hydra) Set
The 2012 Pirate Bar Set I am back in Greece in the magnificent island of Hydra but sadly for one day only.It is summer, I felt a sun-drenched, beach house set was “de rigueur”.I prepared 120 minutes of melodic chilled house, hoping to drop the set at the best bar in Greece., the Pirate Bar. As a “Pirate Bar” set is becoming a yearly fixture for me, get ready, close your eyes and picture THIS: You start in the bliss of your hammock, shaded by a parasol, your skin softened by the Mediterranean sun.From the bliss of your afternoon rest, your head start shifting sensually to the right, to the left, with that distinctive shoulder roll. Your eyes still closed, you smile, you just smile to the music..Lazily sipping your frappe, you notice your feet rhythmically bouncing to the measure of those summer beats.Incrementally, your feet, your hands, your soul cannot resist…You stand up, arch your back and just know that you should let the music use you.Your hands up in the air now lasciviously following the sound, you start dancing on your feet, light in your head, soaking in the pure hedonistic pleasure of the summer sun and summer grooves. This is what happens at the Pirate Bar in Hydra… Go and see my friends Wendy, Zara, Zef and Takis and enjoy the very best hospitality Greece can offer..Playiist
Intro The Movement (Speechacapella), Jonathan Ulysses
2012 Sage Comme Une Image (Spiller Remix) [Xtian Edit] . Bottin feat. Jupiter
2011 The Energy (Ocean Deep Afro Rebel Music Mix). Oscar P & Rocco feat. Mj White
2012 When it Flows feat. Pablo Fierro (Soul Minority Remix). Edmund
2012 Summer Night (Main Mix) [Xtian Divine Edit feat. Roland Clarke]. Soulc
2012 Real Love.. Franky Rizardo
2012 Cali (Original Mix) [Xtian Love Supreme Edit feat. The Groovenauts]. DJ Fudge
2012 Deeper Life [Xtian Love Supreme Edit feat. The Groovenauts]. 4 Da People
2012 Giving You The Light (Shane D. Remix). Loui and Scibi feat.. Nathalia
2012 Sundown (Part II) [Xtian Mash-up attempt feat. Akabu The Phuture Ain’t What It Used To Be Accapella] . Grant Nelson
2012 Save (Original Mix) [Xtian The DJs Calling Edit feat. Dragonfly].John Julius Knight
2011 Need U Back (U-Ness & Jedset Soulheaters Mix). Jonny Montana & Craig Stewart feat. Sofia Rubina
2011 Music is High (U-Ness & Jedset Classic Dub). Junior Rex feat. Rhalmia
2012 Without you (Jamie Lewis Mastermix) [Xtian Serenity Edit]. Jamie Lewis & Marc Evans
Highlights: Loving the little French tune “Sage Comme un Image”, which I thought would set the light vibe I wanted to share.. “The Energy” from Oscar P and Rocco is a solid deep sensual track with “When it Flows” from Edmund and “ Summer Night“ anchoring the set in the summer vibe.With “Real Love” by Frankie Rizado, we are starting to wake up with a slightly techie gem.I do like the feel of my edit of “Cali” by DJ Fudge. The original is perfect but you all know my addiction to acapellas.. with Deeper Life continuing the Deep techie groove with a massive bassline.“Giving You The Light” (Shane D Remix)… this is the track that get’s you on your feet.. Perfect summer tune! And when you have Shane D, you know Grant Nelson cannot be too far away.. I am not sure that my attempt at mashing up Grant’s “Sundown” and “The Phuture Ain’t…” was absolutely necessary but the Boy needs to try all those buttons on the deck..“Save” by John Julius Knight is irresistible.. You NEED to pick up the sampling, it is pure genius..“I Need U Back” and “Music is High” are happy house tunes, with very, very clever pads.To close the mix we have the holy trinity: Purple Music, Jamie Lewis and Marc Evans.. House royalty.. Who can resist the Deepness of Marc Evans voice.. Not ME!! Without You will become a Marc Evans classic and you heard it first here! I actually give myself kudos for the little “Serenity” sample. This was the 2012 Pirate Bar Set…Come to the Pirate Bar, come to Hydra, come to Greece.. The Pirate Bar on the Web: http://www.piratebar.grThe Pirate Bar on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pirate-Bar-Hydra-Greece/223081831039926 Xtian
7/5/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 53 seconds
2012 June Connections
Connections...I thought of this set on CX104 going to China .. Up there above he clouds, I was reflecting on the many connections I've recently made with my music.. Through this site, through Facebook, through Souncloud.. Connections that thankfully transcend House Music, yet which House made possible.Here is to Connections, to friendships, to shared ideals, shared dreams & utopia, shared loves and hopes, shared strengths and weaknesses.. And Here is to Humanity, a purely magical word, which would lose its seminal meaning without Connections..Be ready for some well connected Sexy grooves with a few club current club bangers dropped in to get you going for Summer '012..Spare a thought for the Cathay crew on the plane, who got the disapproving glances when they wanted to..just do their jobs and to whom my eyes must have darted: " Buzz off ( or worse) I am IN THE MIX.. Can't you see!!"...Cover Art: a mathematical mapping of ALL the FB connections in the world in Dec 2010.. I am convinced that one could anticipate future conflicts just looking at the countries with the less connections..Playlist:
Intro 2009 Connection (WMC 09 Sampler). DJ Roland Clark
2012 Room For Happiness (Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Kaskade, and Skylar feat. Grey
2012 Just Because (Etienne Ozborne & Zoltan Kontes Remix) [Xtian Connected Edit].omas Gold feat. Amanda Wilson
2012 Never Give Up (Groovemaster K. and Freddy Verano Remix). Dutchican Soul feat. Miss Bunty
2012 Dont Let Them In (Original Mix). Audiowhores feat. Dyanna Fearon
2011 4 You (Original Mix) [Xtian Born on the Dance Floor This Is House Music Edit] Alfred Azzetto feat. DJ Roland Clark & John Julius Knight
2012 Lust For Life (Hardsoul Mix) {Xtian Connected Edit] . Hardsoul feat. Candy Dulfer
2012 Take Your Time (Yogi & Husky's RSR Dub) (Xtian Kings of Tomorrow Can’t Stop Mash-up feat Rae] . Random Soul feat Kristen Pearson
2011 Take Your Time (Original). Random Soul feat Kristen Pearson
2012 All We Need (Lauer and Canard ft Greg Note Remix). Blacksoul feat. Andrea Love
2011 Give Me More (Richard F Dub Mix) [Xtian beatless Edit].
2012 On The Way (Guy Robin Remix). Studio Apartment feat. Kenny Bobien
2012 The One (Original Mix). Sonny Fodera
2012 You Got Me (Original Mix). Copyright feat. Tasita D'Mour
Outro Connection. DJ Roland Clark
Highlights:"Just Because", "Never Give Up" true club bangers.. "4 You", "The One" and "You Got Me" sexy current grooves..Endure my original mash-up of "Can't Stop" and "Take your Time", which works but only just..Will be back with something polished during JuneEnjoy Xtian
6/5/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 49 seconds
2012 May Heaven or Hell?
Heaven or Hell?Remember when you stumbled out and it was already well past dawn? Looking for the sunglasses and feeling like a Zombie in the Land of the Living.. Well.. this is the soundtrack to such a night..Quick & fun set I whipped up for my birthday. This is the original cut to which I added a Xtian Edit of Donna Summer’s “Bad Girls” (showing my venerable age right here..).R.I.P Donna the Disco Queen..I received a request a few weeks ago for the stems of a mash-up I posted 3 years ago of “I Kissed a Girl vs. Angel on my Shoulder”. A strike of pure genius from C&M! I could not find the original edit on my HD, hence I re-worked it live and included the result in the set. Scroll to around 36min 24s if you have no time for anything else..Blurb reduced to minimum required as I am leaving O/S and have little time to pontificate ;).Playlist
Intro 2009 Do Yo House Dance?. Mike Dunn Presents The MD X-Spress
2011 Its a New Day (Jamie Lewis Sunrise mix). Djaimin vs Jamie Lewis
2012 Heaven Or Hell (Jean Christophe Remix). Guy Robin feat. Amba Shepherd
2012 Bad Girls (Original Mix) [Xtian’s Hatched Job Get Phunky Tribute Edit]. Cause & Affect feat. Donna Summer
2012 Nothing But Love For You (Original Mix). The Shapeshifters & C-Dock
2012 2Nite (David Alexander Club Remix). Bria Valente
2008 Angel On My Shoulder (EDX's Belo Horizonte At Night Remix). Kaskade
2009 Kissed an Angel (C&M Prod Bootleg Kate Perry Mash-up) {Xtian Edit]. C&M feat Kasklade & Katy Perry (I Kissed a Girl)
2012 Sundown (Part I) (XtianThe Power of Music Edit]. Grant Nelson feat. Bongolovers & An-Tonic
2012 Come With You (Original Mix). Mike Newman & Antoine Cortez
2012 Beautiful (Coqui Selection Remix). Jask feat. Jocie
2011 Finally (Hugo Castillo Remix). Kings of Tomorrow
2012 Dancin For my Life (Original mix). Seb Skalski & Masta P & Michelle Weeks
2011 Hard To Get (Richard Earnshaw Remix). D-Reflection feat. Irma van Pamelen
Highlights: “Heaven of Hell” Guy Robin’s latest, my current feel good track DO NOT MISS!3 Purple Music tracks which are refreshing:” It’s a New Day”, “2Nite” and an absolute club banger “Dancin For my Life”, scroll to this one as it is really good uplifting house.“Kissed an Angel” for those who never heard it… this is how a mash-up is done.. One takes a great song “Angel on my Shoulder” and has fun with IT. C&M perfection..And as it was my birthday mix, I revisited “Beautiful” and “Finally” just for ME!
5/21/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 51 seconds
2012 May ..Evolution...It began in Africa
Evolution… It began in Africa. Beware the first 35 minutes are naughty, one could say raunchy.. If you play it at work, it is at your own peril.. This is NOT background music for your sunday lunch if the folks are visiting..Naughty, Deep n' Sexy and rhythmic episode. We start in Chicago and Detroit, where House began, then slowly incorporate rhythmic roots from Africa, where " it all began", to finally fuse it up with Latin and Brazilian influences , all throughout with a distinct naughty undertone.The set is both a challenge and an experiment, hence the title “Evolution… It began in Africa “.A challenge, for I wanted to try rhythms and musical colours I usually shy away from.An experiment, for I tried to build the set without looking at the beatgrid as a "beast" I needed to "tame". In all fairness, with these percussions and syncopated beats, the visual beatgrid is normally useless. Yet, without the comfort of the software finding the beatgrid, I had to dig deep and feel when, where and how to blend in the different layers of sounds I wanted to play with. A challenge to say the least.. but I wanted to learn how to do it before going back to the security and bliss of pure soulful house..The first half hour is resolutely naughty to hook some of the listeners. Then, we dive into the rhythmic part with just enough sugar not to lose too many of you, to finally we settle in South America, a musical space I usually hardly cover. There are treasures buried deep into the mix and I will re-use some of them in my next set, which I promise, will NOT be a challenge but just a fun, upfront house, happy episode.Do not be taken aback with “It began in Africa”.. I really had to go there before dwelling back in my normal space. For this podcast to remain fun for me to do, I need to try new things and to…yes.. Evolve…Playlist
Intro Talk Dirty to Me. Scott Wozniak feat. unknown
2011 Can You Feel It (Original Mix)[Xtian Talk Dirty Duet]. 11 inch & Jesse Lee Davis.
2012 Touch Me (Original Mix) [Xtian Impress Me Edit feat. Kim Cooper]. Marquise De Sade
2012 Give Me More (Charles Webster Remix) [Xtian Talk Dirty Edit]. Charles Webster feat. Shana Halligan
2011 Touched The Sky (Afro Dj Pupo's Deep Semba Mix from SoundCloud). Dennis Ferrer with Norman Cook sample
2010 Pleasure Re-visited (Alex's Subcussion Mix vs Mark’s Classic Groove Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Marquise De Sade
2012 Mi Ma Bo (Original Mix ) [Xtian Shifted Up Edit]. Renato Xtrova & Edson PP feat. Grace Mendes
2012 Domination (Reprise vs. Original Mix). Euphonik feat.. Madiba
2012 Chicago Tribute (DJ MFR Deep Mix) Julius Papp feat Mr. V.
2012 Come & Get It (Original Mix) [Xtian El Amor d’Alma Naughty Edit feat. .Angelica Linares] Nathan G
2012 Yesterday's Gone (Sundrop Mix). Spiritchaser
2012 Show Me (Original Mix) Kings Of Tomorrow feat. Elzi Hall
2007 Demanda (Original Mix) [Xtian Changes Edit]. Rasmus Faber feat Clara Mendes
2012 E Samba (Club Mix). David Jones
2011 Libres Para Siempre (Original Iberican Remix). DJ Chus and David Penn feat. Cevin Fisher
2010 H.O.U.S.E. (Original Mix). Blanco Y Negro feat. Jorge Montia
Highlights: not sure everyone will like the first 35 minutes but I sure had fun with the samples.."Can You Feel It" is smooth deep and sexy house. I personally love the rhythmic rendition of Dennis Ferrer's classic "Touched The Sky" the remixer on Soundcloud shifted the key. It is slightly off key and pure genius! "Domination" from Euphonik has all the wholemark of a future classic. " Mi Ma Bo" at the junction of Latin, Maanzi and pure house is the track that insipred the set.Do not miss "Yesterday's Gone" from Spiritchaser and the new Sandy Rivera with Kings of Tomorrow "Show Me".. I will resuse them both shortly. They should not be buried in a somewhat personal set like this one.I hope some of you will actually stay with me on this one and I absolutely promise that the next one with just be FUN.Xtian
5/10/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 48 seconds
2012 April Into the Deeper End
Into the Deeper End Grab a book, dim the lights, ignite the candles, close your eyes and let yourselves go..After my foray into Tranceland, I felt the need to go Deep, with minimal to no samples , vocals, nor edits and just work on finding very current tunes from the Deeper end that would mix well.Some may find it boring, others will soak in it blissfully.11 out of 13 tracks were released from late march to late april 2012. It does not get more current than this. Playlist:
Intro Black & White Dominations (Accapella). Euphonik feat. Madiba aka NM
2012 Keep On Wondering (Original mix). DJ Fudge
2012 Lonely Days (Main Mix). Soulcool
2012 Heaven Or Hell (Original Mix). Guy Robin featuring Amba Shepherd
2012 Salvation (Main Mix). Soulcool
2012 Yesterday's Gone (Club Mix). Spiritchaser
2012 Boni Mores (Atjazz Remix). DJ Whisky
2012 Head Over Heels (Original Mix). Evren Ulusoy
2010 Soothe (Charles Webster's Defected mix). Furry Phreaks feat Terra Deva
2012 Don’t Let Them In (Club Mix). Audiowhores feat. Dyanna Fearon
2012 Crystalized (Spiritchaser Mix). Joey Negro pres. Akabu feat. Foremost Poets
2011 Holiday (Original Mix). David Morales & Polina
2012 Time (Original Mix). Franky Rizardo feat. Divine Essence
Highlights: “Keep on Wondering" at the very frontier of Deep and Soulful, the 2 Soulcool deepa gems “Lonely Days” and “Salvation”.Guy Robin’s Heaven or Hell” is my current fav tune, which I will reuse in a more funky/soulful way very soon.“Yesterday’s Gone” from Spiritchasers, those 2 guys are back with a vengeance and I will feature them heavily in my next upload. EnjoyXtian
4/27/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 54 seconds
2012 April Do You Remember Your First Time?
Do You Remember Your First Time?Ready for a session in my beloved Trouse (Trance+House)? Prince, Chicane, Fragma, Morgan Page, Above & Beyond, Nadia Ali, Tritonal. Give me some credit for the talent I gathered in this one!Originally it was supposed to be 2 consecutive sets dwelling in my beloved fusion of Trance and House aka Trouse. Depending if I want to spend another fortnight at 135 bpm, I may or may not upload the second part.To be consumed ONLY if you feel like pick-me-up & wake-me-up music. This is not a lounge mix! This is T R O U S E... and my aim is to get you on your feet..Some very VERY good tracks are included, showcasing the current artists visiting Melbourne: Prince (do not miss “Dance 4 me”) and Morgan Page (who is up for it on the 5th of May?).Get ready to feel the urge, put your dancing shoes and dive back into Xtian’s Trouse.Playlist
Intro Your First Time. Jason Jinx feat. Paul Alexander
2012 Love is Not Enough (Above & Beyond Club Mix) [Xtian Extended Edit]. Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston
2011 Broken Down (Boyan & Boyer Intro Remix) [Xtian The First Time Edit]. Tritonal feat. Meredith Call
2011 In The Air (Hardwell Remix). Morgan Page, BT, Sultan & Nel Shepard feat. Angela McCluskey
2008 Longest Road feat. Lissie (Deadmau5 Remix) [Xtian Deeper Edit feat. Julius Papp & Mr. V]. Morgan Page feat. Lissie
2011 Going Deep (Original Mix). Chicane
2011 Going Deep (Moogmonkey Remix) [Xtian First Time Edit]. Chicane
2011 Dance 4 me (Brian Matrix Da Big Room Mix) – Prince
2011 Dance 4 me (Dance 4 me (David Alexander Icon Mix))
2012 I Didn't Know I Was Looking For Love ( Ronski’s Big Room Mix) [Xtian DJ is Calling Club Edit]. Ronski Speed feat. Johanna
2012 Free To Go (Original Mix) – Le Que, Alex Saiz, Martin Volt feat. Nadia Ali
2011 What Love Can Do – Extended Mix [Xtian Otra Vez Balearic Edit] - Plastik Funk, Fragma
2012 Thousand Times (Extended Mix vs. Ralph Good Remix) (Xtian First Time Edit]. Fragma
Highlights: "Love is not Enough" A&B just released a remix package available on Beatport, check the Kaskade one.. Such a great tune, Trance/Prog House at its most clever.."Broken Down" from Tritonal, though I did butcher the intro for the purpose of the set, classic trouse track and the overall feeling is still there. Morgan Page is in town and it was high time to use "In the Air" and dwell back into "The Longest Road" feat. Lissie a favourite of mine.Chicane: I love "Going Deep", the fusion of trip-hop, rap and trance/prog may annoy the Purists but is original, inspired and as far as I am concerned up there with the best of Faithless. Buy the new Chicane album, you will like it!"Dance 4 Me" Prince is back in Melbourne and the collaboration with Purple Music (Jaime Lewis label) is fantastic. It is sexy, very Price yet very now.. Do not miss it."Free to Go" new track featuring Nadia Ali.. Can she do antyhing wrong?And we finish with 2 Fragma tracks. The Spaniards are in great form. Balearic prog house with "What Love Can Do", which I edited Ibiza style with Otra Vez and "Thousand Times", which could become my kids new fav jam..Hope you like it!
4/20/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 56 seconds
2012 March For A Modern Family ( Cos' You're Beautiful)
For a Modern Family ( Cos' You're Beautiful) Set mixed with my 2 dear friends, J & V, in mind. With all my love and support before the new arrival. J this is is FOR YOU! Happy, sweet, beachy tunes with a couple of new twists on old favoutites such as “Missing” and “ Beautiful” . Viv and I use to hum “ Beautiful” when Luc was born, I hope this set will be your theme song as well.Playlist
Intro Come With Me ( Martin Solveig sample)
2011 Way Back (DJ Smash Brooklyn Tech Vocal Mix). Julius Papp feat. Lisa Shaw
2011 Killing Time (Mannix' Crystal Disko Lick) (Xtian If You Love House Music Edit) (With Mr V/DJ Le Roi/Roland Clark samples). Aphrodisiax feat. Tiger S
2011 Ride (No Sa Rembo Dub). Tikki Tembo feat. Kyla Sexton
2012 Let's Do This (Yogi and Husky's RSR Deep Wash). Torin Rea and Yogi (Random Soul) feat. Louis Hale 2011 Take Your Time (Random Soul Classic Dub). Random Soul feat Kristen Pearson
2011 Take Your Time (Random Soul Classic MIx). Random Soul feat Kristen Pearson
2011 Missing Tu Lado (the Bootleg). U-Ness Vs Jedset Feat. Robina & Lorena
2011 Missing (Jedset Walking Down Your Street Again Mix). U-Ness & Jedset Feat. Lorena
2012 Beautiful (Moon Rocket's Ristretto Mix) (Xtian Short Edit). Jask feat. Jocie
2012 Beautiful (Coqui Selection Remix). Jask feat. Jocie
2011 The Attraction (Jask Thaisoul Re-Edit) (Xtian Love in the Club Edit w/Soulmagic Louis Hale sample) . Jedset
2012 Do Better (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique
2011 Come Together (Jay West Vocal). Andy Ward & Random Soul
2011 The Sugar Kiss (Mark Di Meo Remix). Yohan Esprada feat. Lorena
Highlights: another set where DJ Jask is heavily featured. To note big focus on Random Soul, Australian based producers/remixers, which recent releases have been nothing short of sheer perfection. Do not miss the bootleg mash-up of "Missing and Tu Lado" nor the very recently released new remix of" Beautiful" ( the Coqui remix is up there). Missing and Beautiful being up there in my Valhalla of house tunes, whenever I get get my hands on a new take, I am in house heaven.As to the Random Soul/Andy Ward tracks, give them a listen and celebrate our homegrown talent. Nothing ground-breaking in this upload but it should be a very enjoyable set.
3/8/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 40 seconds
2012 February Deep in My kind of Groove
**WARNING NOT FOR MINORS **Deep in my kind of GrooveA few months ago this podcast was selected (as part of a random sample of online music), for a doctoral study by the Musicology Dept of UMich. Amongst the "open" questions I was asked was the following one: " Are there any of your sets you would like to make public but haven't due to self-censorship or fear that your target audience will not be interested?"Got me thinking..This set is an example of what I would not have normaly published.. Yet.. it is MY KIND OF GROOVE.. It has a bit of sugar, a bit on underground house, great deep meaningful tunes and a dash of indie/house and lots of vocal samples.By "my kind of groove" I do not infer that this music is "better" or anything of the sort.. Just that it is "my kind of Groove.."**WARNING NOT FOR MINORS **Before I get any messages and/or rantings on promotings drugs, let me make the following crystal clear: I do not condone drugs, prescribed or illegal. Drugs f@ck up people. As to marijuana in particular, the research is there for everyone to make the educated clever choice. There is a clear correlation between Marijuana and psychotic episodes on younger not fully formed brains. This is not an inference, but a statiscally significant correlation between usage and mental health in 15 to 25 y.o. Since the research cannot identify the genetic cluster, using Dope puts young minds at risk as no one knows if he/she may or may not be affected. So DRUGS NOT MY KIND OF GROOVE AT ALL... MUSIC YES!This being said why did I use the 50's samples? Because this mix is, as said in the Intro, what I had mixed but never wanted to publickly upload.. And if you follow me, you know that I have a HUGE weakness for vocal samples.. Be it cinematic or doctoral lectures etc.. And I was not going to sit on this sample forever!!Playlist
Intro How To Smoke A Joint Acapella. Sanedrachunter & Jonnie Spark
2012 For The Soul (Husky Remix) [Xtian Edit] Joe Pompeo
2012 Hold Me Tighter (Original Extended Vocal Mix) (Xtian Joynt Edit). John Oudo & The Sound feat. Nicole Mitchell
2008 All This Love For You (Rocco Main Mix). Ralf GUM feat. Diamondancer
2011 The Phuture Ain't What It Used to Be (Joey Negro Phuture Symphony Mix) (Xtian Joynt Edit). Joey Negro with Akabu feat Joey Edwards
2011 The Phuture Ain't What It Used to Be (Spirit Catcher Remix) [Xtian Joynt Edit). Joey Negro with Akabu feat Joey Edwards
2011 Love Da Records (Original Definitive Mix). Edmund feat. Sacha D'Flame
2011 Then Came You (Jon Cutler Distant Music Mix). Harley & Muscle feat. India
2011 Deep Surprise Ghettotech (DreamensioN Mashup). Samantha James vs Leama & James Savis from SoundCloud
2011 The Energy (Ocean Deep Afro Rebel Music Mix). Oscar P & Rocco feat. Mj White
2012 Velvet Touch (Master Kev and Tony Loreto MKTL Vox Mix). Jerk House Connection feat. Niles Thomas
2011 Wisdom of a Million Years (Andy Caldwell Remix). Martin East Project feat. Lisa Donnelly
2011 Feel It. (Original Mix). Jay West
2011 The Thing About Deep (Spen Xtra Mix). Agev Munsen & Roland Clark
2011 The Thing About Deep (Karizma Piyano Deepness Remix). Agev Munsen & Roland Clark
Highlights: there is a bit of everything in this set but "The Phuture Ain't What It Used to Be", "Velvet Touch" examplify the crossover existing today between Indie and House. House has always fused with whatever the main underground currents of the times are and fusing with Indie will just give our scene the creators and edges it needs."Love da Records", "The Thing About Deep" & "All This Love For You" are the Deep sounds I love with vocals that fits and talks to us.Christian
2/23/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 41 seconds
2012-02-14 Happy Valentine's Day! ( Bonne Saint Valentin )
2012-02-24 Happy Valentine’s Day ( Bonne St. Valentin )As the Intro says “ For all the lovers in the House tonight”.First mix of 2012.. All about Divas.. pity I did not have time to slot in Whitney, she would have blended right in..A blend of classic, soulful, funky vocal gems scattered on my hard drive. My Valentine's gift to the House community at large. Whilst it is far from buying as polished as I would have liked it to be (little spare time currently), the set is solid and ought to bring a smile on your face. At the very minimum, you will have to love the female vocalists displayed here. One of the few criteria I gave myself to choose the playlist, was that the vocals had to be interpreted not just belted in pre-mix production and that most songs had to be "happy"..It does start on the slow side, but do not get the wrong impression, you will sing-a -long and be on your feet by the end of the set.In there ( scroll to 15m20s) a very, very special unreleased mash-up by Grant Nelson of “Fade” and “ Sun in my Eyes” straight from his secret DJ stash, which I caught on his podcast . As I am sure that I am more than twisting the copyright rules to even use it, I have asked for his permission.. If I were to be told to disallow the downloads, I will do it immediately.. So you better rush and download this just in case.. because the talent and creation shown here by the Admiral Nelson are just amazing!Playlist
2006 Fade (Original Pt. I & II)( Dr Feelgood Edit). Solu Music feat. Kimblee
2008 Sun In My Eyes (MJ Cole Remix). Myomi
Never Let the Sun Fade (Grant Nelson’s Special Mash-up). CDR
2006 Fade (The Bimbo Jones Strings Remix). Solu Music feat. Kimblee
2011 Mama Use To Say (Dave Doyle Extended Club Mix). Beverley Knight and Soul UK
2011 I Can't Stop (Original Club Mix vs Ellington Mix) Joi Cardwell & Steven Uttridge
2011 Cuddly Toy (ESquire Club Mix). Beverley Knight & Soul UK
2011 Cuddly Toy (Cuddly Toy_David Doyle Club Mix). Beverley Knight & Soul UK
2008 Strings of Life (Stronger on My Own). (Full Vocal Mix) Soul Central feat. Kathy Brown.
2010 You & I (Original Extended Mix). Michael Canitrot,
2005 So Many Times (Stonebridge Remix vs Club Mix)[ Xtian D-phased Edit] . Gadjo & Alexandra Prince
2011 You’ve Got the Love (Mark Knight Remix) [Xtian Edit w/Steve Angello DJ Tool). Florence And The Machine
1997 You Got the Love (Now Voyager mix). The Source feat Candi Staton
Highlights: too many! "Fade" a track I did not know before hearing Nelson’s mash-up) is just beautiful, with crafted ethereal vocals.. “Sun in my Eyes” always been one of my favourite jam, with great vocals, lyrics that actually make sense, just perfect. “Never Let the Sun Fade” is Grant Nelson’s mash-ups, which I just borrowed and tried to connect with the original mix. “Cuddly Toy” old anthem, amazing re-interpretation from Beverley Knight and Soul UK.. Her take on “Mama Used to Say” is funky, yet soulful.. a real House diva. “I Can’t Stop” fun and just dropped naturally in the middle of the set.. “So Many Times” one of my top five tracks and since this was a valentine present, I wanted to slot it in for Vivienne. Finally “You Got the Love” … Mark Knight & Florence & the Machine remix of this seminal house anthem.. with the original to follow to fittingly end this Valentine mix.. Hope you love this set as much as I do (in spite of the “rush to publish” aspect).
2/13/2012 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 16 seconds
2011 NY7 30/4
NY7 4/30 ... Title is a little brain teaser ... Work it out.I was working on what could be on the menu for New Year's and whipped this one off in no time. Semi-live, straight out of Traktor with no re-editing or re-mastering whatsoever.. So compared with the 50+ versions I normally do, this is a tad raw and unpolished.Funky tunes, upbeat, catchy French and Balearic Trance & House.. Being doubtful this trial for a New Year set will fit the crowd on the day, though I will use some of it, I am uploading it for the younger crowd (hint, hint for the title).It's a fun, sometimes trancy, sometimes housy, sometimes trousy set with a few new tunes and a lot of Xtian's edits and retake on old favourites of ours.Playlist ( I will put all details later, this is just by memory)
Intro System Check
Far l'Amore Medley (Roul & Doors & Franky Rizardo Alternative Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Bob Sinclar feat. Rafaella Cara
Rain (The Piano Tribal Progressive Anthem Mix).
Everytime You Need Me 2011 (Skjg Project Remix) {Xtian Extended Remix]. Fragma
Toca's Miracle (Tom Novy & Jashari Deepdown Mix). Fragma
How Would You Feel (Peter Rauhofer ReConstruction Mix)
Pressure (Calvin West Extended Remix) [Xtian Edit] - Alex Kenji & Starkillers feat. Nadia Ali
SOS (Tujamo Remix). Polina Griffith & Ralph Good
Lady (DJ Falk Remix). Richard Grey
Strings of Life Medley (Original vs Supernova vs Martijn Van Helden Remix) [Xtian NYC Edit]. Jerome Syndenham, Supernova, Martinn Van Helden
Freed from Desire. Steve Forest
Highlights: well...my kids like "Far l'Amore" typical French house from Bob Sinclar and I love the piano crescendos of "Rain" (that I will use on NY). Always fun to use new takes on "Everytime You Need Me " and Toca's Miracle from Fragma.SOS is maybe the tune I prefer as I had forgotten it at the bottom of the crate. "Lady" a 2011 remix of the old french house anthem.I went completely overlength with the "Strings of Life" edit but once it is cut down to an acceptable length, it will work its magic.. "Freed From Desire", well another party anthem.. As you can see, we are not breaking any grounds here.Finishing the "uber-structure" of the New Year set tonight, with a little bit of this one sprinkled throughout but targeted to a more discerning (read mature) crowd!!See you in the New Year. Happy 2012!
12/28/2011 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 28 seconds
2011 Dec Liquid
Liquid Trance Mission.On a Trance Mission! If you do not like trance, be it a 120 or 140 bpm, keep well away! You are warned! But if you are missing those days, download or stream and DO NOT SCROLL, this set is a Journey !!!Once upon a time in Melbourne, Australia, there was an underground dance collective called “Liquid”.It was a private, somewhat secret, dance club, which, once every two months, would send an sms to its members and announce on the day where the next reunion would be.Members were co-opted, with a one gig trial, whence if you did not fit, you were blacklisted with no second chance.Liquid was all about the music and the dance. What Liquid was NOT about was the clothes, the stilettoes, the designer hand-bags and the pre-requisite to “get sorted beforehand” (it was not about that either.). The only pre-requisites were: a bottle of water, good comfy trainers, a positive attitude and an able pair of dancing legs..This community was diverse: the occasional pre-nekos mixing it up with the fluo & vinyl trance heads, the baggy tracksuit crowd and the somewhat more stylish goers. Yet, for all its diversity, it was a sharply homogenous group sharing a love for dance and music between like-minded peaceful people. They would not really hang out socially but for those few Liquid nights, it was strictly all about the DANCE!The music was mainly Trance (the 80s/90’s Ibiza style), not the hard crap but more the classical/vocal happy trance and what we did not know at the time was going to become Progressive House. The night was always a journey and when the DJ was dropping the 135 bpm + tunes, we were just soaking it in as it was only delivered at the very peak off the journey.This was SO last century.. 15 YEARS AGO.This set is the soundtrack of what a "Liquid" night could be, if held today!If anyone of those by-gone years read and hear this ( I won’t name and shame any of us) this is for YOU and ME!Playlist2011 Thing Called Love (Arkum Filmscape vs. Andrew Mayer vs. PROFF vs Above & Beyond Clum Remix) [Xtian Mash-up and Edit w/Senheuser Samples & Pads). Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford2006 No One On Earth (San Francisco Mix). Above & Beyond.2011 Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Intro Mix). Andain2009 Lonely Girl (Gareth Emery Remix). Above And Beyond feat. Oceanlab2009 Lonely Girl (Original Mix vs PROFF Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Above And Beyond feat. Oceanlab 2011 Love Is Not Enough (Original Mix) {Xtian Grooved Edit). Above & Beyond & Zoe Johnston2008 The Ones that Get Away (Lost Love Dub vs. Extended Intro Mix) [Xtian Mashed Edit]. Arnej2008 Take Me Away (Re-Ward Dub). 4 Strings2011 Falling Away (Armin van Buuren Remix) [Xtian the DJ is Calling Me Edit]. Hannah2011 Feels So Good (Jerome Ima-Ae Remix). Armin van Buuren feat Nadia Ali2011 Pressure (Clokx Extended Commercial Remix). Alex Kenji, Starkillers, & Nadia Ali2011 We Control the Sunlight (Original Mix). Aly & Fila feat Jwaydan Highlights: “No One on Earth” and “Love Is Not Enough” two A&B tracks are a cut above the rest, both courtesy of Christopher Doyle. I added Synth & pads but the structure of both tunes is so classical, the vocals so pure, this is Trance heaven. “Lonely Girl” is a catchy, hands up in the air Trance jam and will undoubtedly feature in my NY set.Armin’s “Fallen Away” being such a rip off (surely intentional and credited) of 4 Strings ‘ “Take Me Away”, they had to follow each other in spite of my original intention not to use tunes I knew. As for Nadia Ali, well, I cannot go into Trance/Progressive House and not include something of Nadia.Finally, “We Control the Sunlight”, I could see with Viv & the kids when I played the set for them that such a frantic pace was pushing the boundary but somehow I felt that it was the peak time tune befitting the end of the set..Next upload will feature original takes on tunes we all know, more progressive & commercial than pure Trance… We are off to my beloved Trouse.Xtian
12/19/2011 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 15 seconds
2011 Dec Take Your Time Young Man
2011 Dec "Take Your Time Young Man.."Obviously a wink and a nod to the mini "Mama Used to Say" mix and a private message to my nine year old son..I am almost” housed-out” running out of good material and about to venture into Tranceland to get ready for the end of year festivities... Furthermore, in light of valuable comments posted on the web, I must confess that I did listen and have consequently tamed down the “gratuitous” sampling in this episode.The gist of “Take Your Time Young Man” is to transport the listener from a deep/techy groove (I need street cred ;) ) to a happy, funky place by the end of the set. I will have you on your tippy toes dancing around the room within a very small half hour!We start comfortably sat in Barcelona chairs in the back room, with a low, deep underground club vibe, filtered and tweaked to the max all destined to awaken your aural senses . Do not be discouraged ! Slowly some snippets of funk are introduced and sure enough we progress to an old skool soulful place to accommodate the glucose addict residing in all of us. Finally, we leave our comfy chairs, step in the main room and shake our collective a$$es to big club tunes…Well, at least this was the initial idea. If by the end of this set, you have not felt the urge to stamp your feet and lift your hands… I simply failed…A mini-mix, within the mix, with “Mama Used to Say” which, I thought would be a fun old skool tune for my children to be introduced to onto a Sandy Rivera’s extravaganza to mark his full return to big tunes in 2012. Playlist
2011 Brooklyn Bullets (Original Mix) [Xtian Mr Dj Edit]. Aki Bergen & Neuroxyde
2011 Mr. DJ (Narrated Mix). Chuck Lafunq
2011 Surrender (I Wanna Be Free Mix) [Xtian Lil’ Edit]. Wil Milton featuring Myra
2010 Like It Should Be (w/Roland Clark Samples). Steve Bug feat. Gigi
2011 Deep House (Inside Me) (Shane D Remix). Ray Paxon & Grooveprofessor
2011 Woodnote (Soul Purpose Remix). Patrick Podage & Nikola Kotevski
2011 Mama Used to Say (Harlum Dub). Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaoui
2011 Mama Used to Say (The Layabouts Reprise Mix).Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaoui
2011 Mama Used to Say (Jerk House Connection Deeper Mix)..Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaoui
2011 Mama Used to Say (Jask Thaisoul Club Mix)..Franky Boissy feat. Akram Sedkaoui
2011 Walk Away (ATFC's VB Weekender Vocal).ATFC feat. Lisa Shaw
2011 It’s Alright (BlackBird Streetmood Mix). Dj Cem feat.Chinua Hawk
2011 Stealing Love (Original Mix) (I Need to Love Me Xtian Edit). Grant Nelson
2011 Need to Love Me (Virus J Remix). Kings of Tomorrow feat. April
2011 Love (Original vs. Daddy’s Groove Remix ).Sandy Rivera & Yasmeen
Highlights: there are no weak tunes in this mix and I am surprised how current it turn out to be (many tracks released in the 3rd quarter of 2011). To raise my street cred I had a play with the 2 fist tracks with filters etc.. But from " Deep House (Inside Me)" you are in pure house bliss. I absolutely love the retake of "Mama Used to Say", so melodic, so well well produced and Akram Sedkaoui has a crystal voice. Those guys brought us "Each & Everyda"y this year, they are on a roll!In "Walk Away" ATFC teamed up with Lisa Shaw and showed that all we need is a great vocalist, a great tune and great production.. Not so hard ;).. "Stealing Love" from Grant Nelson, need I say more.. And then I had a play with Sandy Rivera's great tunes of the year.. with a remix of "I Need to Love Me" not to miss.To sum up, it would appear that the "old guys" Grant Nelson, Rivera, Layabouts, ATFC has showing all the young ones, that they can wipe them off the charts at any time.. Travelling to Tranceland (unless I managed to finish off one mix I have on the hard drive and can't wrap up) as I need to prepare a New Eve Set.. and a brand new Traktor S2 deck is waiting for me still in the box.. Panting in anticipation..
12/8/2011 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 11 seconds
2011 November Just Come with Me...
Just Come with Me!Here is what I got up to whilst travelling in Asia..Deep House with a soft & sexy undertone, add a sprinkling of tech-house with a dash of hip-hop. The ambition of blending it all might have been betrayed by the execution but what the heck.. I had fun with this one.Join my journey and fly with me into the Deeper, sexy side. The set is melodic but eclectic and at times...challenging. It includes some original edits and two samples, which I could not identify (though I am sure some of you will), taken from C&M Production's sets. From 118 to 127 bpm, with loops , sliced beats, samples and change of keys We are travelling at the rather gregarious speed of sound (not the speed of light), towards a Deep n' Sexy climax... Just come with me ;)To consume at work, at home or for a long journey.It starts as a very accesible chill/lounge set but might challenge some listeners later into the mix. My advice, just let it roll and take you over.I had 3 hours of new tunes mixed ( all courtesy of the long flights to and from Australia), I will post the second part once I see how this one is received.Playlist
Intro Deep House Airlines (Generic) [Original Accappella]. Mr. V
2011 Housealized (Sample from C&M Production0 [Xtian Edit]. Lou Lamar
Nightime (Crazy P Remix). Greg Paulus
2010 When it was Deep (C&M Production live set sample) {Xtian Edit]. C&M Productions
2010 The Sun Rising (Shur-I-Kan Vocal Mix). The Normalites
2010 Sweet Melody (Fred Everything and Olivier Desmet remix)[Xtian Sunrise Edit w/ Normalites sample]. Oriental Funk Stew
2008 Deep Beginning (Original mix) [Xtian Edit w/Mr. V Deephouse Airlines accapella). Karol XVII & MB Valence
2010 Fantasy (House Device Classic vocal mix). Edmund feat. Natasha Watts
2011 Found My Light (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). Imaani
2008 Ride With Me feat. Max C. (Original Mix vs. Alex Danilov Remix). Roberto Rodriguez feat Max C.
2011 Fever (Dub-o-matic Mix) [Xtian The Sermon Edit w/Ron Carroll sample]. Aki Bergen feat. Carmen Sherry
2011 Black & Light (Club Rework Part 1) [Xtian Music is the Tell of the Deep Edit W/Mr. V samples] . Aki Bergen
2010 Backseat Dreams (Kruse and Nurnberg Remix) [Xtian Hip Hop Night Vission Edit]. Oliver Moldan feat. Rainy Payne
2011 Into My Soul (Rocco Deep Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Aki Bergen feat.. Carmen Sherry
Outro Deep House Airlines (Final Decent Speech). Mr. V.
Highlights: Shur I Khan "The Sun Rising" is a ripper tune, rich, very well produced. "Night Time" (Crazy Penis Remix) reminds me of Faithless ( now here is a mash-up idea for the future), "Sweet Melody" is just that.. As to the Aki Bergen jams ending the mix, they all point out to an artist producing faultless rich Deep gems...I have 2 sets lined up, the continuation of this one and the up-tempo mix I have been unable to wrap up for a month. I also have the vague outline of a trancy/house set, which I will have ready for the Xmas/NYE parties to come..
11/9/2011 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 57 seconds
2011 Oct The Remain of a Beautiful Moment (Cosmic Background Radiation)
To Chill, to Lounge, to Cuddle, to Love, to softly Dance but MOSTLY to immerse yourself in the Music! Chill house music with at the beginning a distinct ambient vibe.This set will make you... Happy.. This set will make you...Smile.. When was the last time you heard 16 good tunes in a row? This is Cafe Del Mar and Hotel Costes as they should have stayed, but the faulty amateur version :) A collection of my favourite chill-out beach tunes.. All (but one) chosen for their melodic and musical perfection, their amazing harmonies, their flawless production and mastering.. I've had a version of this set on the drive for a while. Since I am struggling with my next up-tempo one, I thought it was high time, to polish, dust & finish this down-tempo one, add a few current tunes and give it a geeky fun intro.I am telling you.. this one is worth the space on your hard drive..A word on the title & the picture : Cosmic Background Radiation (CBR) is the radiation left over from early development of the universe, basically this picture (NASA) is the closest we will ever get to "see" the Bing Bang.. Before this moment.. no light.. hence no image.. When some unruly Swiss neutrino, which apparently travelled faster than light, appeared on the news last week, I had a little epiphany and the Geek in me took over.. Anyhow, what you see here is well.. Everything, you, me and the complete universe and even Unkle Albert... just really, really, REALLY young..
Intro Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie
2005 Lost Soul (New Afterlife Mix) (Xtian Geeky Edit) . Bliss
2001 Universal Unfolding . Over Soul feat. Gram´ma Funk
2005 Universal Unfolding (Deep Spacer Remix). Lenny Ibizarre feat. Over Soul feat. Gram´ma Funk
2010 Beautiful Moment (Love From Nagano Mix). Hideo Kobayashi feat. Christa
2010 Beautiful Moment (Original Floor Mix). Hideo Kobayashi feat. Christa
2010 Superman (Club Mix). Black Coffee feat. Bucie
2010 Move (Xtian Poetic Edit). Gaetano JoSH Battista
2011 You Me World (GoGo Music Mix). Monique Binham
2010 Each & Every Day (Life Goes On) (Raw Artistic Soul Vocal Mix). Jerk House Connection feat. Akram Sedkaoui
2010 Snow White (Eric Kupper Mix). Beatsqueezers feat. Keiko
2010 The Realms Of Music (Original Mix). Roy Mclaren
2010 Til The Morning Comes (Funkellers Classic Vocal Mix). Inaya Day Vs. Diego Ray & Nick Corline
2010 Woah (Xtian Short Edit). DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz
2010 Perfectly (The Layabouts Vocal Mix). The Layabouts feat. Shea Soul
2011 Never Gonna Let You Down (TV Mix). Richard Earnshaw feat. Oby
2011 We Fall Down (Original Xtian Edit). Universe Project Vs DCS feat. Jennifer Wallace
Highlight: All tunes are good (really) but..Do not Miss "Lost Soul" from Bliss because of my intro, this is pure perfection.. Not House just pure perfection in melody, harmony etc.. "Universal Unfolding".. a classic balearic offering with a fun upbeat remix to follow.. "Snow White" one of those small tune, which grows on you. "Perfectly" from The Layabouts.. no need to say anything just listen.. "We Fall Down" a gem as well.. Told you everything is good in this one.. Woah.. well I needed something for the bridge and match the beat so.. here it is and also I thought the Beatles lyrics sample was unexpected and interesting..Enjoy...
10/6/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 58 seconds
2011 Sept The Sweeter Side of России :( Bear is going away :(
Sarah, this one is for you! Safe travel. We shall miss Bear and are expecting to be kept informed of its future Catalonian adventures.. Incidently we will miss you as well..For the Barcelona bound Sarah & Bear: a vocal, beachy, breeezy, groovy and sometimes deep set. Beffiting the occasion of your going away.. with schadenfreunde, lots of sugar but also a dollop of spices and a dash of tears.Initially mixed in Russia but recompiled here to fit the occasion andgive the new KOT " I Need to Love Me" the lead of the set...Current tunes but with a couple of oldies, ranging from Deep jams to Nu-Disco.. Some purists will pass on this one but rest assured that it is a very worked set with happy tunes and sun-rays all along..
2011 I Need To Love Me (Sandy Rivera's Club Mix [w/Mr. V & DJ Roland Clark Accapellas]. Kings of Tomorrow feat. April
2010 Subconscious Part Two (Strobe Remix) [W/ Mr. V It’s About You sample]. Samantha James
2011 Silence (Seb Skalski's Flute Mix). Shane D feat. Kerry Wood
2011 I'll Take You There (Tony Loreto & Jacko 'Italian Foundation' Remix) [w/DJ Roland Clark Soul Meditation Accapella]. Frankie Knuckles pres. Director's Cut feat. Jamie Principle
2009 Can You Feel it (Casio Social Club remix). Jake Island Ft. Alec Sun Dre
2007 The Cure & the Cause (Dj Meme Philly Suite Mix). Fish Go Deep feat. Tracey K
2011 Come On (Original Mix) [w/Cure & The Cause acapella & Mr. V It’s About Yousamples] . Dave Mayer
2011 Funky Like That (Original Mix). Dave Mayer & DJ Roland Clark
2010 Something (Original Dubstrumental) [Tales of The Deep Xtian Edit] . Alias Rhythm Feat Sandy Spady
2010 Headed In The Right Direction (Scott Wozniak Soundcould Remix). India Arie
2008 Quiero Saber (RV's Mood). Benji Candelario
2008 In My Mind (Afro Soul mix). Sasha Alazy feat. Mel
2011 In It Together (Director's Cut Signature Togetherness Mix). Human Life
2011 Take Me Back (Sandy Rivera's Original Mix). Kings Of Tomorrow feat. April
Highlights: I reordered (remixed) the whole set to present you with the newest release of KOT " I need to Love Me" as I thought it ought to open the set in case some of you only stream the first 5' ( how dare you? ;). Fantastic track and Sandy Rivera is now back in full force. The classic Frankie Knuckles/J. Principle "I'll take you there" was in my bag for a while but I was waiting for the right remix to include it ( Frankie Knuckles...another one having a good year). "The Cure & The Cause" included because it is one of my favourtie tracks for the past 5 years and I was listening to a fab set from C&M whilst travelling and thought it was high time to revisit the DJ Meme remix. More current "In It Together" from Human life, the club hit of the 2011 summer, Knuckles' remix, what more can be said.. And "Take Me Back" Sandy Rivera feat. April to bring the set to a close in a nice loop with the intro tune.Enjoy, might be too vocal, too commercial, too beach for some House afficionados but perfectly filtting for Sarah's going away and was what came out of the bag in the second week of my Russian trip..
9/22/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 51 seconds
2011 Sept Going Deep in China
If any of you do not know what Deep Houseis , this set is a good introduction to it.. Deep House is what you put when you want to read a book or when you do not want the music to directly take over your mind but insideously and slowly you WILL fall under the spell of the Deep..This is my take on Deep. Mixed whilst I was going "Deep in China", on the road for 5 days.. Hope you enjoy!
Intro Praeludium Herb’s House
2010 D O U H M (Original Mix). Karol XVII & MB Valence
2011 Black Man Speaking feat. Black Man Soul (Deep N' Club Mix). 2-Side (Giovanni Ikome & Angelo Cimmino)
2011 Bloom (Jazz Mix). Eric Kupper
2011 At Night (Karol Xvii & Mb Valence Remix). Evren Ulusoy & Sezer Uysal
2009 JCan You Feel it (Fred Everything Lazy Days Vox) .Jake Island Ft. Alec Sun Dre
2011 Big Time (Soul Minority Deep Mix). Edmund Feat. Sascha Dflame
2008 Deeper Forest (Original mix). Karol XVII, MB Valence
2011 Want You In My Soul (Original Mix). Lovebirds feat. Stee Downes
2010 Ain’t No Truth (Original Mix). Christo
2010 Tribute (Original mix). Karol XVII & MB Valence
2010 Lovelee Dae (Joyce Muniz Remix). Blaze
2011 1988. (Jimpster’s Second Summer of Love Remix). YouanDewan
2011 Holdin On. (Original Mix). Zoo Look
Highights: will do all of that later..
9/8/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 28 seconds
2011 August For the "V" in L.O.V.E.
Viv's birthday mix... χρόνια πολλά! Bon Anniversaire! Happy Birthday!A happy "wake-me up" mix of trance with a dash of progressive house. If you yearn for uplifting trouse, this is a fair set..The household had been asking for some new tunes and I could hardly cut them my next one "Aural Sex" without social services intervening. And all up, Trouse is what Viv likes the most..I hope you like it V. I certainly had fun mixing it. I still can't really use my left arm so please do not expect flawless output from me..Tracklist
2010 No Superstar (Daz Bailey Remix) [Xtian Trouse DJ Spen Love Edit]. Remady2010 Keep On Rising (Mark Simmons Remix). Ian Carey
2011 Keep On Rising (DJ Emre Bulsat Remix) [Xtian Trance Edit w/Strings feat. Tarkan sample]. Ian Carey.
2011 Need You Now (Mark Knight & Martijn Ten Velden Remix).
2010 Hide U (Sandy Rivera’s Club Mix). Sandy Rivera feat. Rae.
2008 How Would You Feel (Peter Rauhofer Club Mix). David Morales feat. Lea-Lorien
2011 Call My Name (Max Graham Protoculture Club Mix.). Sultan & Ned Shepard feat. Nadia Ali
2011 Feels So Good (Jochen Miller Remix). Armin Van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali
2008 Bodyswerve (Pagano in Heaven mix). De'lacy & Marco Gee
2011 Stronger (Stronger Club Mix). Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat. Shawnee Taylor
2010 Crash And Burn (Dj Shah Magic Island Extended Mix). Nadia Ali
2010 Rapture (Avicii New Generation Extended Mix). Nadia Ali
2011 Finally (10th Year Anniversary East & Young Remix) [Xtian Edit]. Kings of Tomorrow feat. Julie McKnight
2011 Finally (Avicii’s Sunshine YouTube Bootleg) [Xtian WTF Filtered Extended Edit]. Kings of Tomorrow feat. Julie McKnight
Highlights: well looking at the playlist, I managed to pull out a farily current set without too many repeats of previous jams.
"No Superstar" killer euro tune with Mr Pink vocals. I quite like my take on "Keep On Rising" with the Turkish sample but I am partial."How Would You Feel" old David Morales tune which I love seeing my kids dance to.. The trance mix of "Bodyswerve" is another family favourite and Morillo's "Stronger" might become an anthem... As for the Avicii's take on "Finally" this one is thanks to my nephew... The file's encoding is very average, as it is a YouTube bootleg, but is a sure buy as soon as it is commercially released. Thanks to Hugo & Julian for making me aware of it and I hope you like the Xtian WTF Extended Version.
Cheers & Enjoy
8/21/2011 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 56 seconds
2011 August Aural Sex
Once a year or so, I have this yearning to play around with the most erotic, sensual, sexiest, naughty and most explicit tunes I collect.And it becomes a Darkroom Mix... For late at night, when things get hazy. This one is all about Sex and is NOT suitable for children. You are forewarned.This set is far from being technically perfect but the idea is that once you get into the groove, you will want to see how naughty I got...What tickles my fancy can be a rythm, a beat, lyrics, a performer, a voice.. Any cathalyst to that "ummm" feeling.. And Kim Cooper, Club 69 & Jamie Lewis would be the absolute top in that Genre.Next week we are going to celebrate the 50th of "F" and this set is in many a way most fitting.So, not for Victorian prudes, not politically correct, and yet very, very clever tunes and an hommage to one of my favourite genre: Adult Sexy House! Some jams I had already played with but many I am using for the very first time...So sit back, listen and enjoy...Tracklist:
Orgasmic Intro. Junopilot
2006 Stella (Vassili Tsilichristos Remix) [ Xtian Touch Me Edit]. Jam & Spoon
2009 L.O.V.E (Club Mix) {Xtian Edit] . Soulkeys Projects Band feat. Donna Hidalgo
2006 I Do I Like (Vassili Tsilichristos Remix) [Xtian Edit]. SM Funk
2004 Bilingual (Dirty Mix). Jose Nunez feat Taina
2006 Lesbian Love (Original Mix). Janet
1997 Fantasy (Peter Rauhofer Remix) Eric Kupper & Club 69 feat. Kim Cooper
2011 Black Heels (Bassi Vocal Mix). Doobie J & Rob Capewell feat. Ashley Stone
1995 Diva ((Peter Rauhofer Remix)). Eric Kupper & Club 69 feat. Kim Cooper
1997 Let me Be Your Underwear (Vocal Club Mix) (Xtian Edit). Club 69
1997 So Sexy (Darkroom Mix). Jamie Lewis & DJ Pippi feat. Kim Cooper
2010 We Love this Music (Soulmagic Deep Mix) [Xtian Darkroom Filthy Edit w/DJ Gregory Breeze mash up]. Soulmagic
2010 I’ll House You. (Xtian Remix). DJ Jurij
2010 Mo’Butter (Miami Darkroom Mix). Jamie Lewis feat. Kim Cooper
2009 Impress Me (Main Mix). Jamie Lewis & DJ Pippi feat. Kim Cooper
2011 1001 (Darkroom Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Jamie Lewis feat. Kim Cooper
Highlights: "Let Me Be Your Underwear", "Fantasy" and "So Sexy" are tunes you do not want to miss. Kim Cooper at the top of her form. I love the nice sexy house groove of "Black Heels" and I am pretty sastified of my edit/mash-up/remix of "We love this Music" and "I'll House You".. I'll will use this again...Come on let's be naughty together...
8/19/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 47 seconds
2011 July The Pirate Bar Set (Hydra, Greece)
Set dropped for Wendy, Zara, Takis & Zeus at the Pirate Bar in Hydra, Greece. For the coolest bar on the port of Hydra, for our dear, dear friends, I am uploading this set, which is a slightly expanded version of the live set.Only 45 minutes of the set were usable but I hope the extended version retains that “live feel”. Groovy, sun-filled grooves with a slight gospel edge.. Jamie Lewis would be my favourite live DJ, Remixer, Producer and Creator , so here is the selection.. Beyond JL’s jams, I added a few tunes I recently downloaded to celebrate the 10th anniversary of THE ANTHEM “Finally” from Kings of Tomorrow. Rush to traxsource.com or defected.com to buy those 2011 remixes, they are amazing!Enjoy this one! I hope you get the live vibe..Tracklist
Hooked On You (Jamie Lewis Main Mix) [I’m Inspired Xtian Edit Audiowhores & Roland Clark]. Cerrone Feat. Jocelyn Brown
Funky Like That (Jasks Old School Vibe Mix). [Xtian Edit ComeOn-DancePella]. Dave Mayer & DJ Roland Clark [07:47]
It's Yours (Joey Negro Remix). Jon Cutler feat. E-Man [14:27]
Better Way (Club Mix) [Xtian Unholy Edit w/ S&M Acapella]. Seb Skalski Ft. Barry Solone [19:56]
Filtered Bridge S&M (Xtian Edit). Rihanna [25:59]
Finally (Xtian Filtered Mashup]. Kings of Tomorrow. [26:51}
Give (Jamie Lewis Goes Disco Mix). Jamie Lewis & Cynthia Manley [27:40]
New Dimension (Soulmagic Classic) [Xtian DJ is calling “Can You Feel It” Edit]. Soulmagic Vs. Imagination [34:18]
Music Sound Better With You (Jamie Lewis Mix). Stardust [39:45]
Music (Get Phunky Phasered Mash-up Mix). Madonna [44:23]
The Light (I Remixed My Own Record Mix) [Xtian Get Phunky Edit}. Jamie Lewis feat. Michelle Weeks [47:28]
Black Water (Classic Beat Mix) Grant Nelson feat. Cathy Battistessa [55:18]
A Greater Love (DJ Meme Classic Mix). DJ Spen & Robert Owens [61:23}
Not Too Shabby (Jamie Lewis Goes Disco Mix). Cerrone [67:51]
Bad Habit (Karizma & Lewis Alternate). ATFC feat. Lisa Millet [70:59]
Finally (East & Young 10th Year Anniversary Remix). Kings of Tomorrow [73:30]
Highlight: Jamie Lewis “Give” “The Light” and DJ Meme "A Greater Love". And of course “Finally” new remix. The 2 Cerrone jams “ Hooked on You” and “Not Too Shabby”are also well worth the purchases.To all if you are in Greece, if you are in Hydra check out the Pirate Bar.. Coolest bar, best organic hpme-cooked food, Friendliest people and the only place to be if you are not a w@nker.. Ask for Wendy, Zara, Takis or Zeus..Facebook addresses of the Pirate Barhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=735255121 http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pirate-Bar-Hydra-Greece/223081831039926?sk=infohttp://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=146805048733602The Pirate Bar on the Web: www.pirate.gr The picture is mine and taken of few day ago... You have to come to Greece!
7/13/2011 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 15 seconds
2011 For Charlie & Lola (and their beautiful and very patient Mother)
This one is for my kids.. We made a deal: They promised that they would behave in the car if I made them their own Mix and if I were to actually publish it.. Here it is. More of a mixtape collection of their favourite current tunes than anything else.. at best this is a 'radio mix".. I did not want to spend too much time on it and really neither Charlie nor Lola really care whether it was carefully mixed and remastered.. They just want to hear THEIR tunes over and over and over and over again!A bit trancy, very Euro-Dance with some older french refreshed tunes upon which I set my new found Traktor (non)skills.. Pour les francais, je me suis beaucoup amuse a editer des vieux trucs que j'ecoutais quand j'etais bien plus jeune.
Intro Charlie has this little sister Lola
2009 Ella Elle l'a (Fugitive Elle a Tout Remix ) [Xtian Edit]. Kate Ryan
2009 Babacar (Extended Mix) [Xtian Filtered Edit]. Kate Ryan
2009 Evidemment (2nd Remix Xtian) Kate Ryan
2010 Better Run (Club Mix) . Tocadisco & Nadia Ali
2011 Happiness (Deadmau5 Extended Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Alexis Jordan
2010 Fantasy (Morgan Page Remix). Nadia Ali
2009 Libertine (Club Mix) [Xtian Edit]. Kate Ryan
2009 3 Words (Doman and Gooding I Love Dub) vs (Steve Angello Extended Re-Prod) Mash-up. Cheryl Cole Feat Will.I.Am
2007 So Many Times (Steve Angello's Moody Remix). Gadjo & Alexandra Prince
2011 On the Floor (Original Mix) [Xtian Edit] . Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull
2010 Rapture (Karami & Lewis Big Room MIx). Tiger & Dragon
2010 Everytime You Need Me (Sunloverz Remix). Kindervater feat. Nadja
2011 Everytime You Need Me 2011 (Extended Mix). Fragma
2009 Ella Elle l’a (Jerry Ropero Bigroom Remix) [Xtian Edit). Kate Ryan
2011 Take Over Control (Twohousebrothers Remix) [Xtian Charlie & Lola Dub]. Afrojack feat Eva Simons
Highlights: French tunes most of you will have never heard and probably will never want to hear again.. BUT I grew up with the original tracks and this was an "emotional" trip down memory lane (you know before mobiles..). "Ella Elle l'a" is a good tune (France Gall's original). The Deadmau5 remix of "Happiness" makes the tune bearable and it is nice to see a vocal trance classic like Fragma's "Everytime You Need Me" getting the remix treatment. And I do like my stripped version of "Take Over Control" (without the electro bit).Not really a must download unless you are a (tragic) die-hard fun OR if you want to have some french dance/trance on your hard drive. But a happy, up Up UP mix..
5/5/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 58 seconds
2011 Plug It In & Turn Me On (Pt.2) aka "Denise's Birthday Treat"
Plug It In & Turn Me On (Pt.2) aka "Denise's Birthday Treat".Denise: I do hope you like the "treat"... I know I am late but it took a while to get it right.. Furthermore good luck on your new adventure..Picking up where I left it with Part 1. Funky Sexy House & Trouse. Put on your dancing shoes, drop your inhibitions and let yourselves go. Current House/Trouse with a couple of oldies. A Xtian original with the "Yak Yaak Boom" edit of King of My Castle (my first GarageBand venture so be kind..). A set mainly for the younger generation but who knows...Mixed without proper gear , still I dare you not to have your feet urging for a dance once you get 30 mins in this probably Cheesy but effective set.
Intro: We Love House Accapella Dave Floyd & Pookie w/Weekend (Marco Lys Remix). Haji & Emanuel
2011 New Day (Extended Mix) [Xtian Dubbed Edit]. Olav Basoski
2010 C’mon Get Phunky (Phat Mix). Ralphi Rosario & Abel Aguilera feat. Tamara Wallace
2010 C’mon Get Phunky (Maurice Joshua Mix). Ralphi Rosario feat. Abel Aguilera
2011 Call My Name (Original Club Mix). Sultan & Ned Shepard feat. Nadia Ali
2010 Alejandro (Dave Aude Club Remix). Lady GaGa
2007 Tiny Dancer (Moto Blanco Mix). Marco DeMark feat. Casey Barnes
2011 King of My Castle (Xtian “Yak Yak Boom” Original Remix). Bastian Van Shield
2009 King of My Castle (Dex Dextor Remix). Wamdue Project feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn
2011 Miami Beach (Dr Shiver Mix) [Xtian Edit w/Mike Dunn Feel The Muzik Accapella]. Eric Tyrell & Roger Simon feat. Lana Gordon
2010 Fantasy (Tritonal Air Up There Remix). Nadia Ali
2008 Rapture (Riva Mix). Iio
2010 Rapture (Avicii New Generation Remix). Nadia Ali
2011 Take Over Control (Spencer & Hill Mix). Afrojack feat. Eva Simons
Outro We Love House Accapella Dave Floyd & Pookie
Highlights: looking at the playlist, it seems I went on another Nadia Ali bender... Guilty as charged I love her voice.. The Avicii remix of "Rapture" is really a great uplifting take. "Call My Name" new track from Ms. Ali shows again what a great vocalist and songwriter she is. Somehow I fitted in Lady Gaga ( I did Rihanna in the Pt.1) and the Dave Aude remix is actually surprisingly good. "Fantasy" is there because for once I found a way to mix in a 135 bpm track and the Tritonal Remix is a smasher.I will return to Traktor next mix. Finally back to a decent set-up! My foray in funky House/Trouse is over for now... Back to Deep & Soulful.. Music my old bones can actually relate to. And no more titillating covers for a while.. Promise!
3/17/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 28 seconds
2011 Feb Spring Came Early on Tahrir Square
Hello and Happy New Year since this is the first instalment in 2011."Spring came early on Tahrir Square"To make clear this is NOT a political statement as such and I will moderate (delete ;=) any political rant if I were to get any. Furthermore, let me say that for Europeans I would be labelled as a rabid ultra-liberal neo-con and in the States as a pinky liberal socialist softy.. Funny how the word "liberal" takes opposite meanings accross the Atlantic divide.Anyhow, the mix came about when I heard the spontaneous song being broken into on Tahrir Square. It reminded me of what happened in Berlin 20 years ago ( I spent that New Year's in Germany), how hopeful people were and how elated I was to see the change happening in front of me. It turned out to be a change for good, I sincerely hope it will be the same for all the democratic movements in the Middle-East.A technical point, as I have no access to my music library (migrating platform) and no access to my gear, hence my absence since December, this mix was done on a notebook, with ipod headphones, a very limited choice of tools and tracks.. Rough & Raw... But I had to mark the occasion...Deep and a bit dark with a bit of sugar at the end... But with a conscience ;=)
Intro Dubya
2011 Tahrir Square Protesters song (Xtian Butchered Edit)
2010 Snatches (Soul Minority Remix) Karol XVII & MB Valence
2009 Choices (the Layabouts Main Vocal Mix). The Layabouts & Kathy Brown
2008 Deep Beginning (Original mix) [Xtian Political Edit Sample]. Karol XVII, MB Valence
2009 Somewhere in Abha (Original mix) [Xtian Political Edit Sample]. Karol XVII & MB Valence
2009 M U S I C [Xtian Edit]. Lovebirds & Vincenzo
2009 Equilibrium. Karol XVII and MB Valence
2010 Superman (Club mix) [One World Edit] Black Coffee featuring Bucie
2010 Pride (Osunlade's Back to Africa Mix). Osunlade Pres. Nadirah Shakoor
2008 In My Mind (Afro Soul Mix). Sasha Alazy feat. Mel
2010 Juju (Halo and Atjazz Deeply Minded Mix). Black Coffee Ft Zakes Bantwini
2010 Nights in Africa (The Layabouts Main Vocal Mix) [One World Sample]. Renn
Here it is. Raw, rough not particularly current but I do not really mind being back with this. Felt the urge..Highlights: Snatches & Deep beginning from Karol XVII & MB Valence nice deep house! Superman & Juju are fantastic example of Deep and Soulful House. And I love Osunlade's Pride with amazing vocals from Nadirah Shakoor.Will be back with something fun and current.Be kind to me with this one considering the intention and the absence of any gear..
2/18/2011 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 8 seconds
2010 November A Deep Love of Soul (Kathy G Edit)
The Love of Love, the Love of Deep House, the Love of Soul and the Love of Funk 2h20 mins of LOVE..I wanted Viv to like this one, hence, I had to try, whilst keeping it somewhat Deep to make it fun.. Jury is still out as to whether we will actually give it a tick of approval. As for me, I do love this set, which I see as one of my best efforts to create an original soundscape. This version is Kathy G edit.. Thanks Kathy I am loving the collaboration! With you, I am learning that less is more...To be consumed at home or lounging with a with a nice cocktail in your hand. Or lazily in bed enjoying the first sunrays of the summer, which here is nigh.. All about Love (look at the Playlist titles..), Soul, and Groove. Give yourself 2h20 mins of bliss..A few new amazing tracks, some of which were only released last week on Traxsource, Beatport and Defected.. It does not get more current than this. Towards the end a Marc Evans' bender in order to keep Viv on board. Note to myself, if Marc Evans comes back to Melbourne, WE ARE GOING!
Intro Muthafunka Who? DJ Spen & Dr Feelgood FSB feat. Diane Carter
2010 Glue Part One (Instrumental Mix vs. Full Vocal Mix) [Xtian Edit w/ It’s so Easy Loveappella DJ Spen & the Muthafunkaz] Bakndidae
2010 Rainy Things (Telepathy Dub) [Xtian Grooved & Glued Edit] Tomson And Benedict
2010 For the Love of You (Ricanstruction vocal mix )Dmoov feat. Nicole Henry & Frankie Feliciano
2007 It’s All Good (richard earnshaw remix ) Danny Clarke
2010 Wait (Simon’s Edit) Ó Simon Dunmore Defected
2010 Rumba (Mendo Remix Mix) Ó Simon Dunmore Defected
2010 Crazy (Quentin Harris Instrumental Mix) [Xtian Edit w/Nick & Danny Chatelain Rumba Tool] Black Coffee Feat. Thiwe
2010 Crazy (Quentin Harris Remix) [Xtian Rumba Edit] Black Coffee feat. Thiwe
2010 Bring the Love (Deeper Dubstrumental vs. Summer Soul Anthem) [Xtian Deep Down the Underground Edit] Nicki Richards
2010 Way Back (Doruk Ozlen Vocal Mix) Julius Papp feat. Lisa Shaw
2010 Perfectly (The Layabouts Vocal Mix) [Xtian Grooved Edit] The Layabouts feat. Shea Soul
2009 We are One (Layabouts Deep Groove Mix vs. Vocal Mix) [Xtian Grooved Edit] 3 Amigos feat Dawn Tallman
2010 Into You (Animal House Mix) Danny Clark & Jay Benham feat. Carla Prather
2010 A New System (Kirby Past Present Future Remix) [Xtian Edit w/” The DJs Calling Acappella” feat. Dragonfly/Vibe Residents] Ross Couch
2010 Devotion (Hornbostel Classic Club Remix) Christian Hornbostel
2006 Love Commandments (Oscar P & Enrico Mantini Remix) [Xtian Edit Deep Down the Underground Mike Dunn Sample] D’Layna
2008 Given Me Joy (DJ Fudge Dub Mix vs Knee Deep Classic Club Edit) [Xtian Back Into Time Edit] DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz feat. Marc Evans
2008 Reach Out For Love (DJ Spen Sneak Tribute vs. Muthafunkaz Out Reach Remix) [Xtian Edit w/Accapella Samples] Marc Evans
2009 The Way U Love Me (Yass Main Mix) Marc Evans
2006 The Way U Love Me (Original Mix) Ron Hall & the Muthafunkaz feat. Marc Evans
2010 Diamond Life (Danism Remix) Louie Vega Jay 'sinister' Sealee feat. Julie McKnigh
Highlights: "Glue" from Bakndidae, I love the groove of this track! "Way Back" Julius Papp's latest will, I know, reappear again & again here once I work it a bit. "Rainy Things", Jask's prescription, from Tomson And Benedict is such a layered and well produced deep tune. Quentin Harris' "Crazy" from his latest album, which is the House album of the Year. "Perfectly" Shea Soul's Layabouts Remix, a very current release. "Diamond Life" Louie Vega's collaboration with Julie Mcknight of "Finally" fame is also very pleasing.If you like Deep, Funky Grooves with a dollop of Soul, this episode is a MUST download!And thank you Viv, for having the patience to let me do... this. I love you!
11/25/2010 • 2 hours, 22 minutes, 23 seconds
2010 April 3 Words For Vivienne
I Had a request from Viv (my wife !!) to do a fun, " hands up in the air", vocal trance/house mix for her and the kids. Here it is! Highlights are: Forever and a Day, massive tune from Fragma, and King of My Castle 2009 (what a remix!). I tried very hard to mix moroder style Donna Summer & Hey Hey Riva Starr (be kind) So handbags down on the ground, circle up and starts dancing.. This one is unashamedly vocal, commercial, discofied.. Yet, you'll find some gems such as the new Moroder style remix of Hey Hey and as ordered, it includes Viv's current favourite: Cheryl Cole's "3 Words"... And yes I Love You... too ;=)Playlist
Bruised Water (Adam K & Soha Club Mix) Chicane
I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) Tiësto & Sneaky Sound System
When Love Takes Over (Norman Doray & Arno Cost Remix) David Guetta ft Kelly Rowland
Deep At Night (Adam K & Soha Remix) Ercola vs. Heikki L Xtian edit w/Its So Easy Loveappella DJ Spen & the Muthafunkaz
Forever And A Day (Christian Weber Remix) Fragma
King Of My Castle 2009 (Dex Diamond Vocal Mix) Wamdue Project Feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn
3 Words (Steve Angello Extended Re-Prod) Cheryl Cole Feat Will.I.Am
If We Ever Meet Again (Digital Dog Dub Remix) Timbaland feat. Katy Perry Xtian edit w/We Play House Acapella Heaven
For An Angel 2009 (Impetto Remix) Paul van Dyk Xtian edit w/Sound of disco
I Feel Love (summer '77 re-eq 95) Donna Summer Xtian edit w/Sound of disco
Hey Hey (Riva Starr Paradise Garage Remix) Dennis Ferrer Xtian edit w/Sound of disco
Waves Of Change (Kaskade Extended Instrumental) Samantha James Xtian edit w/ Gotta Have House - The Code Red Remix Knee Deep DJ Spen
Waves Of Change (Kaskade Extended Remix) Samantha James
Waves Of Change (Kaskade Dub) Samantha James Xtian edit w/Its So Easy Loveappella DJ Spen & the Muthafunkaz Feat
Hope you'll like it.. Hope She likes it!!