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As another amazing summer comes to its end, it's time for one final mix before a bittersweet return to reality.  The first episode of Straight from the Source progressed from A major to A minor, quite a journey indeed.  Few roads could be longer than this one, but as leaves begin to fall in this late August, it seems that the wait for our next reunion with the summer sun will certainly be one of them.  

Fortunately, however, time has its cycles, and we can have faith that, eventually, we will make our return.  Music is no different, and this is the theme of this episode of Straight from the Source. Full Circle picks up where A Midsummer Night's Insomnia left off, at A minor with Pendulum's The Island and Tiesto's Take Me, and makes the only move that could represent our patient march to next May: a full run through the Circle of Fifths.  Spanning a variety of moods, the piece ends with the elements it opens with, but rearranged in a brighter context of the Aeolian wheelhouse, with a final say from G major that this will not be our last ride together.

And yes, there is yet another opening quote instead of a DJ name drop.  Not going to make anyone guess this time - it's from Seneca's "On The Shortness Of Life".  Enjoy the mix and have a safe and happy end of Summer :)

Straight from the Source - Episode 2 - Full Circle

I had amassed some excellent pieces over the past few months, and it was about time I combined them to create something nice I can share.  I hope everyone enjoys! 

Since I overdid the title beyond the capacity to fit artists, here they are:

Martin Solveig ft. The Cataracs (Hey Now) vs. Dada Life (Feed The Dada) vs. Swedish House Mafia (Don't You Worry Child)  vs. Passion Pit (Carried Away) vs. Calvin Harris (Drinking From The Bottle) vs. Capital Cities (Safe And Sound)

Hey, Dada, Don't Worry, But I Get Carried Away When Drinking From The Safe (Crowdsource Mashup)

Tracklist below. Enjoy! :)

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LORE:

The path ahead.  Arduous.  Frustrating.  Slow.  We toss and turn in our Winters weary, hopeful that a new Dawn will come.  We arm ourselves with new resolutions, wishes for new greatness, but what of them?  With only cold and drear surrounding us, it is easy to lose sight of the light in the distance, and standard procedure to let our conviction degenerate into mere hope in our arbitrary promises.

Episode 3 meets us here.  Kneeling in the snow, it finds us, and offers a glimpse of what fate it envisions.  Does it wish us well?  Will the story be one of celebration as we remember, or are we destined for darker journey this time?  Or, perhaps, this is a story of change - as mood and brood ensorcell our minds now in the beginning, an example of how we can find within us the courage to rise to a dreamed height.  Doubtless, trial and tribulation will challenge us along our way, repeatedly questioning whether we are confident to say we have yet found our light.  In concert, even as we near euphoria, our own emotions will struggle to differentiate between elation and sadness. It will once again be all too easy to give up and resign ourselves to frustration.  But if we can conjure the commitment to stay the course, to keep with this prescribed path to its very end, we may find the resolution we once conceived.

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TRACKLIST:

1. Thing Called Love (Above & Beyond ft. Richard Bedford) vs. Howl At The Moon (Stadium X ft. Taylr Renee - Simon Hartmann & Phil Finlay Acoustic Intro Edit) 
2. We Are One (Krewella) vs. Typhoon (Julian Calor) 
3. Cannonball/Earthquake (Showtek, Justin Prime ft. Matthew Koma - Kryder Remix) 
4. Turn Me On (David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj - Michael Calfan Remix)
5. Hey Brother (Avicii - Shaun Frank, Yash Club Remix)
6. Paradise (Coldplay - Damien Anthony Bootleg)
7. Hey Brother (Avicii) vs. Punx (Tristan Garner)
8. Punx (Tristan Garner)
9. Find You (Zedd ft. Matthew Koma & Miriam Bryant)
10. Demons (Imagine Dragons - Dzeko & Torres "Sunset" Remix)
11. Colors (Tritonal & Paris Blohm ft. Sterling Fox)
12. Crime (Avicii & Project 46 & You ft. Daphne) vs. Hey Brother (Avicii)
13. Miami 82 (Syn Cole - Zeiner Remix)
14. Lightning (Cash Cash ft. John Rzeznik)
15. We Come Running (Youngblood Hawke - Vicetone Remix)
16. We Come Running (Youngblood Hawke) vs. Prototype (Don Diablo & CID)
17. Alive (Empire of The Sun - Zedd Remix) vs. Technicolor (Madeon)
18. Closer (Tegan and Sara) vs. Bullet (Cash Cash & Adrian Lux)
19. Sedated (The Two Friends ft. Jeff Sontag)
20. Sweet Disposition (The Temper Trap - Stereotronique Sunday Remix)
21. Numb (Linkin Park) vs. Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
22. Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol - Project 46 Remix)
23. Payback (Sandro Silva)
24. Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely (Backstreet Boys) vs. Razz Up (Sini) vs. Charger (Merk)
25. Storm (Julian Calor)
26. Never Say Goodbye (Hardwell & Dyro ft. Bright Lights)
27. Beam (Mako feat. Angel Taylor - Dannic Mix)
28. Now Or Never (Tritonal ft. Phoebe Ryan)
29. Invincible (Borgeous)
30. Relax (Mika) vs. The New Kings (Popeska ft. Luciana - Vicetone Remix)
31. Personal Jesus (Depeche Mode) vs. Lights (Steve Angello & Third Party)
32. All Night (Icona Pop) vs. Dare You (Hardwell ft. Matthew Koma - Cash Cash Remix)
33. All Night (Icona Pop - Fat Rat Remix)
34. The Spark (Afrojack ft. Spree Wilson)
35. Escape (Paris & Simo and 3LAU ft. Bright Lights) vs. All My Love (Sergio Mauri, Andrea Vinai, and Alessandro Vinai ft. Sahra L.) vs. Open Your Eyes (Will K, Daniel Gregorio, Marcus Santoro ft. Mitch Thompson)
36. Payphone (Maroon 5)
37. We Own The Night (Dannic Remix)
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38. Thing Called Love (Above & Beyond ft. RIchard Bedford) vs. Canyons (Avicii)
39. If I Fall (Cole Plante ft. Myon & Shane 54, Ruby O'Dell)

Straight from the Source - Episode 3 - Resolution

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Practice Session 6

The 8th of my shorter mix series, this one mashes anthemic vocals with progressive beats both fresh and vintage. Practice Session 8 has a decidedly upbeat feel, although it's not without its fair share of heavy hitters. Hope you enjoy it :)

For a detailed track list, stamped by time of song or vocal entry, check out https://www.mixcloud.com/crowdsource/practice-session-8/

Practice Session 8

Also on Mixcloud, here is ninth installment of the Practice Session mixes.  Enjoy :)

Practice Session 9

A new production that I'm really happy with - my version of a great track that I've loved all summer.  Enjoy :)

I Want You To Know (Crowdsource Remix)

Heldens meets Jauz meets Clean Bandit, or something like that.  Slipping in just before the year ends, this mix pays tribute to 2015's most viral genres of dance music and their timeless influences.  Enjoy this blend of the mainroomy deep house and night bassy future house that won't be going anywhere anytime soon.  :)

Tracklist:
1.  Jenny From The Block (Original Mix) by Favulous
2.  Rumors (Curbi Remix) by Pep & Rash
3.  Feel The Volume (Original Mix) by Jauz
4.  Toxic (5/5 Dancefloor Weapon) by Britney Spears
5.  Deeper Love (Extended Mix) by Jauz
6.  Secrets (Don Diablo's VIP Mix) by Tiesto & KSHMR, Vassy
7.  Another You (CID Remix) by Armin van Buuren, Mr. Probz
8.  Drowning (Mirage Album Edit) by Armin Van Buuren, Laura V

Practice Session 10

A not-so-closet dance music lover that wanted to be a part of his passion.

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