Ottawa Prog Vibes 145 - March 19th 2022
Guest DJ: Nishan Lee (Colombo, Sri Lanka)

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This week we have the thrill and honour to host the one and only @nishanlee, globally-known electronic music producer / DJ from Colombo, Sri Lanka.

For lovers of progressive electronica, this man needs no introduction. He has released countless tracks and remixes on The Soundgarden / PlattenBank Records / Beatfreak Recordings / Perfecto Records / Mango Alley / Onedotsixtwo / Juicebox Music / Soundteller Records / Movement Recordings / Asymmetric Recordings / Genesis Music / Balkan Connection Records / Massive Harmony Records / Stellar Fountain / 3rd Avenue / One Of A Kind and more.

His productions are supported by the likes of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Paul Oakenfold, Guy J, Guy Mantzur, CID Inc, Stan Kolev, Darin Epsilon, Lonya, Marcelo Vasami, Mariano Mellino, Graziano Raffa, Nick Varon, Pole Folder, Khen, Brian CID, Stas Drive, Danny Lloyd, Li Polimer, Jelly For The Babies, Simos Tagias, Maydan, Audio Junkies, Navar, Patrick Carrera aka MUUI, Tim Penner, Amber Long, Rammo, Olivier Weiter, Paul Hazendunk, John Cosani, Subandrio, Praveen Achary name a few.

We feel incredibly blessed to be able to present an exclusive mix by Nishan Lee made especially for Ottawa Prog Vibes.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 145

nishanlee.com

Launching their Meanwhile Horizons imprint with suitable flair in August 2021 with “Beyond The Horizon”. Initially through a quartet of sparkling tracks, GMJ & Matter return to the series with a second edition. Seven new pieces now showcase the talents of established and newcomers alike within “Beyond The Horizon Volume 2”.

Fresh from his “We Are One” EP for Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Zankee Gulati opens the compilation with the atmospheric “The Magic Spoon”. Redolent in rolling percussive groove and thickly textured pads, a rippling arpeggio paves the way for a laconic lead synth to meander across the 9-minute piece, taking centre stage at the breakdown. Typically deep and brooding, Meanwhile regular, Imran Khan, highlights a raft of production magic within “Serenity”. Immaculately woven sonic patterns meander across the aptly named track as modulated pads and layered sequences mingle deliciously together. A heavy beat and regular off-beat percussion add to the trademark mesmerising vibe.

Following up on September 2022’s “Space Walk” EP, Covsky joins forces with newcomer, Frais, as the pair hit the ground running with “Sands of Time”. Full of emotion, a wonderful sub-bass groove creates a flawless foundation for a suite of elegant melodic layers to weave an imaginative sonic picture, reaching a rousing crescendo at the mid-point before bursting into life in the second half. A Horizons debutant, Federico Puentes, paints an evocative aural landscape as “Autumn Leaves” delivers a meticulous percussive framework within which smooth motifs and breathy vocal counterweight, flow in repeated patterns. Pausing for breath to let the melodic elements shine, the second half continues to paint the vivid melodic patterns of earlier movements.

Another Meanwhile first-timer with releases on Mango Alley, The Soundgarden and Keyfound, Billka makes a powerful impression with his delicate “Promises”. A repeated bassline and synth motif belies its simplicity as emotion is built midway via sublime vocal sequences. Coupled with deep kick and light percussive air, the track flourishes to a masterful sonic conclusion. UK producer, Fabreeka, has witnessed an impressive rise to prominence since a 2019 debut for Mistique Music, and his “Dream Path” is full of innovative motifs that blend together to create the perfect symbiotic whole. Through strong rhythm and rolling hi-hat groove, the track reaches its zenith in the third movement to striking effect.

The final track sees GMJ return to familiar ground with his Qiam alter-ego. Making his debut on “Beyond the Horizon”, “Light Recall” is a masterfully produced ambient piece that glistens with sonic stardust. Deliciously textured pads modulate across the left/right spectrum, while discordant analogue synth patterns play out in pitched delays before powerful bassline and vocal effects lift the track through its latter stages. Intelligently imagined, a raft of layers delivers intrigue and innovation in equal measure.

Seven tracks of the highest quality capture the imagination “Beyond The Horizon Volume 2”.

Imran Khan - Serenity

Forty Cats
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01. Dott. Santafeo - Ofides (Bruit Blanc Remix) [Crossfade Sounds]
02. Holed Coin - Learning [Sounds Of Khemit]
03. Andrey Uchvat - Figment [MNL]
04. 16BL & Wild Dark - Always (Extended Mix) [Anjunadeep]
05. FJL - No Drama [Mango Alley] 
06. London Grammar - Lord It's A Feeling (EMPHI Edit)
07. Forty Cats - ID
08. Dyo Atoma - Elpida (Dharmalogy Remix) [ABORIGINAL]
09. Dowden - Hallstatt [Meanwhile]
10. Forty Cats - A Barrel Of Tar (Rodrigo Lapena & Mayro Remix) [Mango Alley] 
11. Forty Cats - ID
12. Juan Buitrago - Ampology (Ric Niels Remix) [ABORIGINAL]
13. Forty Cats - WDYM (Dowden Remix) [ABORIGINAL]
14. Forty Cats - A Spoon Of Honey (Michael A Remix) [Mango Alley] 
15. Forty Cats - WDYM (Not Demure Remix) [ABORIGINAL]
16. Forty Cats - Paradise Bay [YOMO Records] 
17. Forty Cats - ID
18. Celeda - The Underground (Peter Rauhofer's Original Underground Mix) [Star 69 Records]
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Marc Denuit - Equinox 2000 (Ishan SL Remix) [Oxytocin Records]

Equinox 2000

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https://www.beatport.com/release/connection/4393681

Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3U2kSJJ

[2024-01-19] [BALKAN0780] ''Ev Rymd & Joono - Connection''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Ev Rymd & Joono - Connection (Original Mix)
02) Ev Rymd & Joono - Centauri (Original Mix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/connection/4393681

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLO0EF32SPE&list=PLFGOvK2o2l1wku8DsZxGGl2hJS9aQaw9D

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Ev Rymd & Joono - Connection (Original Mix)

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https://www.beatport.com/release/after-dawn/4408318

Stream/Download: https://go.protonrad.io/rlyOTzQG14gog

[2024-02-02] [BALKAN0782] ''Vihanga & Venao - After Dawn''

T R A C K L I S T

01) Vihanga & Venao - After Dawn (Original Mix)
02) Vihanga & Venao - After Dawn (Felipe Garcia (UY) Remix)
03) Vihanga & Venao - After Dawn (TEELCO Remix)

https://www.beatport.com/release/after-dawn/4408318

https://open.spotify.com/album/6nPrW0Qybnyu1cVAXu1s0q

https://soundcloud.com/balkan-connection/sets/balkan0782

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3o9jokpRQk&list=PLFGOvK2o2l1yQ4w7cDROxiDS8x733pLvZ

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http://www.instagram.com/balkanconnectionrecords
http://www.mixcloud.com/balkanconnection
http://www.bit.ly/balkanconnectionspotify
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Vihanga & Venao - After Dawn (Original Mix)

Tracklist - 
01-Kasper Koman  Shai T  Islander Original Mix Lost Miracle.
02- Kasper Koman  Shai T  Good People Original Mix Lost Miracle Organic house.                                                                                       03-Faero Augusto Dassano  Harkon Original Mix One Of A Kind                 
04-Shai T  Summer Oclock                                                                                     05-Rockka  Operator Maze 28 Remix Mango Alley                                            06- Hobin Rude  33rd Ric Niels  Dowden Remix Mango Alley                
07-PREMIERE Sistersweet  Sunrise In Lanka Maze          
28 Remix La Foresta Recordings                                                                                              

08-BP, Eran Aviner - Muze (Juan Sapia Edit)                                                    09-PREMIERE Ruben Karapetyan  Mindful Harmony Dowden Remix Movement Recordings                                                                       10-Maze 28  Tribu Redspace ISMAILM Remix                                               11-Redspace Radieux  Eloquence Original Mix Progressive House    
12-Molla  Manna  Downtown                                                                           13-PREMIERE NOIYSE PROJECT  Fame Craver Till The Sunrise.        
14-Agustin Pietrocola  Frenzy Maze 28 Redspace Remix Arey .        
15-Labadee.                                                                                                            16-Redspace ISMAIL M  Red Sky Original Mix Progressive House.

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My new album Ibiza after dark 4 is out, Listen it and all the other one on
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La Divina (Kazamayé Short Play)

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Rio Dela Duna - La Divina (Kazamayé Short Play)

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ABOUT OTTAWA PROG VIBES

Alain M.'s weekly podcast, Ottawa Prog Vibes, is now in its 7th year and is a recognized presence among Canadian Electronica shows. The show has two goals: showcase progressive DJ's from Ottawa (and Canada) to a global audience, and bring international DJ guests to an Ottawa (and Canadian) audience). 

Alain plays three out of every 10 shows. His mixing has been noted as particularly creative and smooth, a skill that allow his sets to be experienced as seamless stories.

An offshoot series, called Mellow Prog Vibes, is released every two weeks and focuses on more chill vibes, slightly more downtempo, to create a more relaxed vibe. It is curated by OPV resident DJ Boraa, who plays every other episode, with guest DJs playing the alternate.

Ottawa Prog Vibes and Mellow Prog Vibes are broadcast weekly on UK's Saturo Radio, New York's Chill Lover Radio and Ottawa's Blast the Radio.


ABOUT ALAIN M.

Alain M. started dj’ing in his early 20s and played a variety of clubs, big and small, in Ottawa, Montreal and Kingston. From teenage influences in progressive rock, metal and blues, and later New York and Chicago house, Dutch techno and early trance, his style has evolved towards the more melodic, infectiously rhythmic and thoughtful sounds of progressive house, with a particular fondness for Argentinian productions.

Over his 30+ years as a DJ, Alain has cultivated a signature melodic, danceable, and thoughtful style with enough surprises to keep even the most devout listeners on their toes. His live events, organized only a few times annually, are a hypotonic, transformational experience for attendees, putting the Nation’s Capital on the map for electronic music. He has organized and collaborated in a number of events including Levitar, Sunday Meet & Beat, Sit-Down Sessions, Shake my Thursday and Expeditions, attracting a thoughtful crowd who stay mesmerized by his melodic, danceable sets, always peppered with delightfully unexpected sonic elements.

Alain M. is also a guest DJ submitting regular sets to several radio and online outlets. He is a resident on X-Beat Radio (France, Belgium). He was a monthly resident on Abyss Sound Experience on QuestLondon Radio in 2021 and on UK-based Beach Radio between 2021 and 2024.

He has appeared as a guest on a number of shows in several countries including the UK, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Peru, Turkey, Israel and the US. In Canada, he has been featured as a guest DJ at several events by Ottawa-based Music.Art.Ppl, on CHUO FM’s Vanguard Pulse Radio, on CKCU FM’s Lost In Bass and Mapped Out Radio, on Montreal’s Afterhour radio show and on Toronto’s ION radio show.