Summary: 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 agai(continued)
