my editorial of a techno classic.  Essentially I made a friendly dub, for that grinding, techy, sweaty, underground approach.  Nothing was added, not even a new kick drum, but certainly there was alot of slicing and dicing.  

enjoy ..

Nicolaas Black Edit- LFO - Freak :: Free DL

Nico's September mixcast offering of tech house, techno, and deep ... an uber session spanning some of his favorite suspects and way, way, way beyond.  ENJOY !!!

Colors #12 - Nicolaas Black - HoldinOnToSummer Pt1

personal favorites&classics to modern cuts, this mix goes funky, then then a bit deeper_ _ _

Closer Orbit - Elemental.techno

RAVE THINGS

Buy on beatport

Foldspace

Straight classic.  There's not much to say.  I made a personal edit to play out, added a little synth stab and beefed up the kick just a tiny bit, a few slices & arrangement changes ... thats it.  Proto techno at its finest . . . . .

CONNECT

Tyree - Nuthin Wrong [Nicolaas Black reCut]

Out Aug 11

www.beatport.com/release/all-i-need-ep/4190437
SoundCloud: @closerorbit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/c_l_o_s_e_r_o_r_b_i_t/
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After a successful project launch in 2022 with releases on KD Raw and Motech, veteran underground producer Nico K aka Closer Orbit delivers a slice of dark funk and gritty analog synth work with the “All I Need EP”.  This 2-tracker, via courtesy of his own eponymous imprint, comes on the heels of an intensely productive studio period.  A vocal edit sampling a seminal Nas track anchors the title cut 'All I Need,’ as a metallic arp grinds away— while 'Warped' is marked by warbling, off-kilter synths and a heavy, insistent pulse, showcasing his live techno production style.

“I’ve been spending a large part of the last couple years here in the studio in LA, churning out tunes… some more of which will be seeing the light of day very soon on various labels.  I didn’t want to wait that long with these two… especially ‘All I Need,’ which is my little love letter to techno.  I can’t wait to hear them bumped properly in a few warehouses!” - Nico

All I Need EP

HERE

Closer Orbit - Warped (Original Mix)

Closer Orbit - My Life 10.27.26

Spinnin yarns and weaving tall tales of lush bass . Enjoy @@@

Nicolaas Black - @@@ Wanderlust Pt2 Colors #25

my editorial take on a Plastic Bertrand classic, similar to Ron Hardy's edit but with some xtra acapellas & other elements dropped in including a well known Derrick Carter vocal  _ dig !@$

Nicolaas Black Cosmic Analog Edit Legacy Reprise - Plastic Bertrand - Stop Encore

Made this almost a year ago and was too busy to release it properly, then all the madness happened.  Well here it is.

serenading the night with boogie, disco, acid, house and techno ... many (most :) )of the tracks for this mix are personal edits, chopped and rearranged for dubbier moments. 

Always a journey. Hop on . . .

Nicolaas Black - Downtown Serenade (Colors #32)

album -> https://www.beatport.com/label/closer-orbits/86176

The Chrysalis album cycle continues with a gorgeous tune from Nicolaas and Patricio. Gentle Juno lines, cello, and deep atmosphere characterize this bittersweet analog production.

OUT NOW

Nicolaas Black, Patricio - Aurora (Nico's Sunrise Mix)

Jamesen Re - https://soundcloud.com/nukreative
album -> https://www.beatport.com/label/closer-orbits/86176

Continuing the Chrysalis cycle, this collaboration single with Jamesen Re has an especially light touch. The many tones of a Juno, Ob8, and MonoPoly float in and out of the mix, anchored by warm analog bass and drums.

Nicolaas Black, Jamesen Re- Analogue Dream

https://soundcloud.com/daniel-amalm
https://soundcloud.com/davidisaac
https://www.instagram.com/c_l_o_s_e_r_o_r_b_i_t
https://www.beatport.com/release/the-sun/2960850, 
https://soundcloud.com/closerorbit/sets/nicolaas-black-chrysalis-lp

This underground reproduction has made the rounds of sunrise sets around the globe for several years. It was never intended on being released, though it was made intentionally for that moment during a set when the sun begins to show its first glimmer. We're releasing it after many requests!  A nod to the masters. 

Melodic bass, live guitar, and birds recorded on location. Please enjoy this slice of love !!

album -> https://www.beatport.com/label/closer-orbits/86176

Out Now

Nicolaas Black, David Isaac - The Sun (feat. Daniel Amalm)

album -> https://www.beatport.com/label/closer-orbits/86176

The title track of the Lift EP is a long, unencumbered affair that takes it time as it builds with energy, anchored by a vocal line that's as exuberant as it is mysterious.  There are no genre reference points .. just exuberance and a deep rattling bassline.

Nicolaas Black- The Lift

album -> https://www.beatport.com/label/closer-orbits/86176

A relaxed vibe starter and title track of the album,  driven by a deep melodic bassline and an unmistakable warmth and friendliness.

Nicolaas Black- Chrysalis

I love all the classic Phuture releases. one of the seminal cuts.  Essentially a dub edit... 

 Enjoy !

Nicolaas Black Dub Edit - Phuture _ Your Only Friend

another one from the 2012 archives .. trying to consolidate music .. enjoy the cheeky deep and techy selektions.  I love HOUSE. 

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