dattrax: hElLo fElLoW hOuSe HeAdS from around the world! So excited for you to enjoy this mix. I hope that it puts a massive smile on your face.
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In the cracks of time the last few months, I've been going through about 2,500 tracks in about 3-4 seconds each. You either feel it or you don't. The track either moves you or it doesn't.
[Usually, that volume is done within a month, but I had to deal with tons of negative life crap in Feb].
Then after I'm done going through all my fav DJ chart lists, house producers, singers, record labels, etc + the top 100 downloads in these categories: house, deep house, afro house, nu-disco, tech house, minimal house, jackin' house, progressive house, electronica, and classic house.
By then I usually have about 130-150 tracks. Then I go through that digital crate on different days and the ones that don't move me anymore get removed.
I bought 27 tracks in this batch and listened to them for an entire week. Some of my favs can each get up to 20plays each, so I really get to know each track and enjoy them. [Only 25 of the 27 made it into this mix].
Then before the mix, I put them in folders like this so I'm not all over the place, yet have the freedom to bounce around. It's structured, but it's not too restrictive. This keeps it always FUN. If it's not fun, then why do it at all:
Vocal - Mellow |
Vocal - Medium |
Vocal - Hype |
Dubby - Mellow |
Dubby - Medium |
Dubby - Hype |
Instrumental - Mellow |
Instrumental - Medium |
Instrumental - Hype |
Covers/Remixes |
Classic House Vocals |
Classic House Dubby |
Classic House Instruments |
***"Dubby" are those tracks that have only repetitive vocal snippets or stabs, not a full vocal throughout the track.
This took one attempt. I usually have to do 3-12 attempts before I get a mix that I love throughout because of all the mistakes.
The biggest mistake was when I was mixing in a vocal track and mixing out the previous vocal. The vocal in the track coming in came in a long faster than I expected. Mixed vocals are terrible.
I SHOULD'VE CHECKED in my monitor headphones. I always check in the headphones before I apply effects, delay, or flange because if I don't check, it'll sound like shet with most tracks.
With the different delay effects, I like applying it between a mix as a new track is coming out or being mixed out and not on the single track playing like most DJs. It's more exciting through a mix.
This batch had sooooo many amazing vocal house tracks!!!!! Their underlying instrumentals are wicked!!
Love tracks that the music is so strong that if you stripped away the vocals, then you'd still have a killer house track.
I usually mix classic house tracks made from 1985-2000 into my sets but this time, just wanted all the new tracks. Even replayed a fav new vocal at the end of the new stuff. LMAO!!
This one » "Let It Go" (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix) Pandora Drive. It's better than the Disney Frozen version ; )
"Classic house" is an extremely amusing category because it depends on which period of house music do you consider to be 'classic'?
It depends on which were the formative years where you were getting involved with house music + the DJs that you listened to on multiple mediums and danced to live. What were their styles?
I couldn't help myself though by keeping it purely the new tracks. I had to go into a 6 track classic house excursion. LMAO!!!!
Made about 5 mistakes on this mix, but the groove that was built was really really amazing, the rest of the mixing was tight and these tracks... WOWZERS!! They were begging me to mix them!!!
Enjoy and let us know if you like this mix and which parts you loved the most.
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Image Explanation: This was a tiny but cool place called Nasa. It was located at 609 Queen West, circa 2005 in Downtown Toronto. It was owned by a famous Classic House DJ and part-owner of the famous Industry Niteclub, Matt C., and his best friend, Ben. They're still best friends today and in their own successful real estate business. Love stories of lifelong friendships.
It was 17yrs ago, so I was 30, and my best friend and live DJ partner, Jim was 31. In the pic, we're spinning vinyl records at that time and had a blast the bunch of times we had the privilege to throw down there.
So many cool friends and wonderful people we've had the pleasure to meet over the years. So many beautiful souls in this city that we love, Toronto. At that time, I was also managing a 24hr hotspot just south of Yonge & Bloor called 7West Cafe. We served about 600-800 people per night. It was so much fun!! Filled with amazing customers and staff + a ton of extreme levels of stress most nights. LMAO!!
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As always - massive thanks to the amazing vocalists, producers, DJs, and dancers (even in your homes or while walking about, walking your doggies, working out, driving, whatever you're doing) for their incredible advancement of this beautiful musical genre!! Makes us all feel young, vibrant, and extremely happy!!
35 Tracks in 2hrs and 5mins!
Moment Damian Lazarus Crosstown Rebels
BlackOut Dj Beekay, Lyrik Shoxen MoBlack Records
Wastelands (Original Mix) Bedouin Crosstown Rebels
Diving Bell Lee Burridge All Day I Dream
Do Better (Carlos Francisco Remix) Dr Feel, Zhane, Carlos Francisco Arawakan
Tangled Web (Acid Pauli Remix) Damian Lazarus, The Ancient Moons, Acid Pauli Crosstown Rebels
Nipia (Luciano Remix) Nicolas Duvoisin, Luciano Fantastic Friends Recordings
Love Me Right (Oscar P Rework) J.A.E, Oscar P Open Bar Music
Lost In Your Eyes Andre Lodemann Best Works Records
Solo (Enoo Napa Remix) Luka, Sio, Enoo Napa The Bliss Beyond
Cosmic Jazz A.D., Kenny Glasgow Motto Sono
Let It Go (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix) Pandora Drive, Maxxi Soundsystem Pandora Drive
As Above so Below &Me Pampa Records
I Want To Thank You (Laroye Remix) Reel People, Mica Paris, Laroye Reel People Music
I Like That (Oscar P Rework) Peter Mac, Oscar P Open Bar Music
Hot Mess Kenny Glasgow Turbo Recordings
Lovers (Andre Lodemann Remix) Alex Niggemann, John Rydell, Andre Lodemann Poker Flat
Starting Again &ME, Atelier Keinemusik
Once A Dub BTWN SPKRS Ocha Records
Cherish The Day (Original Mix) PolyRhythm, Sheleah Monea Open Bar Music
I Don't Know (Charles Webster Remix) Michael Ashe, Charles Webster Deeper Shades Recordings
All I Need To Get High Damian Lazarus & The Ancient Moons, Damian Lazarus Crosstown Rebels
I Mingle (Luciano Remix) Mosey, Luciano Unity Rec
Connected (Original Mix) Nawfel, Tumelo Ocha Records
When You're Back (Extended Mix) Paso Doble, Fabio Aurea, Coco GĒNĒTIC
Something Sweet (Full Version) Lyndrish Chymamusiq Records
Creep (Tale Of Us & Vaal Remix) Michael Gracioppo, Wayne Tennant Innervisions
Grass Is Greener (Kruse & Nürnberg Remix) Phonique, Antonia Vai, Kruse & Nürnberg Recovery Tech
Let It Go (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix) Pandora Drive, Maxxi Soundsystem Pandora Drive
It's Over Now (ET Edit) - 320 MP3 not AIFF
Reachin (Original Brotherhood Mix) Phase II 4 To The Floor Records
Moments (Original) David Harness & Chris Lum Harlum Muziq
Some Lovin Liberty City Murk (Defected)
Some Lovin - Tenaglia dub - Murk/Liberty City *Recorded from vinyl record
Everybody Loves the Sunshine - Full Intention *Recorded from vinyl record
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All tracks bought from https://www.traxsource.com/ and https://www.beatport.com/
This mix was created on a Native Instrument's "Traxtor Kontrol S4" controller MK3 version, a crappy PC laptop, and No sync applied.
Sometimes additionally used are two Stanton 150 direct drive turntables with Traxtor's control vinyl record