House is a Journey

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 talk Embarking 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 Jame 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    

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 talk Embarking 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    

  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 perfec(continued)

  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 perfec(continued)

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-no(continued)

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.. B(continued)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 th(continued)

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-k(continued)

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 1h30 B) 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