From Mid- to Downtempo
Mastering by @greenhornmusic

Closing Set for Down to Earth - Kauz - CH - Okt 2024

After yet another January storm, the wind finally abated just after sunset. The weather had been particularly miserable this winter, and now that the snow has melted, the whole enchanted forest had become soggy and swampy. After being clouded for over a week, the sky finally cleared up, just in time to see the near-full moon rise over the eastern horizon. 
Hekske (the little witch) and Falke (the 10-year old witch apprentice) welcomed their friend Quintine, who had woken up from a 414 year hibernation a couple of months ago. The witches huddled together while watching the bright moon, which had a rare blue glow that night. 
After some time, Falke looked around and saw a faint light in the distance. Apparently there were more visitors on the way. Given the fact that none of the spotter owls had raised the alarm, the witches knew that they had nothing to fear from these visitors. The light came closer and closer, and after a while they could see that there were actually several lights. 
Finally they could see the contours of their visitor, a bearded man with a long cloak and a cone hat. This was obviously a wizard.
The man took of his hat and greeted the witches politely. He introduced himself as Eoin, the Irish wizard of light. And he was not alone. He was accompanied by 8 young wizard apprentices who were all carrying glowing crystals. The boys launched a myriad of floating lights in a circle around the clearing. And all mushrooms started to glow, each in a slightly different color. Eoin smiled and announced solemnly that this is the festival of lights, a ceremony which he is performing every year in January, to chase away the darkness of winter and make the forest ready for Spring.
The wizard gave 3 crystals to the witches, who held it in the palm of their hands. The crystal of Falke had a subtle yellow glow, while Hekske’s crystal had a mesmerizing pinkish glow. And Quintine’s crystal emitted a purple pulsing light. Intuitively, the 3 witches came together and brought their hands close together. And this had an amazing effect on the 3 crystals, which now really came alive. The witches just couldn’t believe their eyes …

Connect with the wizard :
https://soundcloud.com/aka_tony

Artwork by Aka-Tony & Dalle

Witchtape #184 | Guest Wizz : Aka-Tony

Today we share this beautiful and slow musical journey from Pulli with you.  Melodies that go right into your heart. Something nice and warming for your soul.

hello pulli 
hello mellow

🍌 

~ new affair with ~ 
@pulli_music 
@instagram.com/pulli_music/

mellowcast #077 | pulli

Spring is here, so fancied making something vibey and warm with some nice rhythms.  This mix sits in the mid tempo 115bpm range, and I hope you like it :)

In Too Deep 2025

hey friends,
i am super happy to present you a fantastic episode mixed by Francesco Rizzi based in berlin. it's easily one of my favourites. :)
i hope you like it as much as i do, 
drive slow, stay safe <3

"Lazy hours of bright days, the sea lies shimmering with a salty glow. It softly folds into blue waves, breathing calmly and taking its time. Nothing presses here, no obligations, no struggles – just the endless play of light and waves. Sun-dust in every pore, warm air that dissipates. Palms cast patterns on the skin, thoughts drift like boats in the wind. Life dances everywhere, but very quietly – as if it wishes to disturb no one. And somewhere, in the shadow of a straw hat, music shimmers through the heat. Expansive spaces, deep sounds, melodies that desire nothing but to remain. Golden glasses clink briefly, laughter echoes back, then silence once more. Perhaps it rains elsewhere, perhaps a storm rages, perhaps it’s noisy. Here it is now – and that is enough. And from way back there a breeze blows, carrying sounds over, caressing the day. True to the motto: Aspetta e vedrai."

“Träge Stunden heller Tage, salzig schimmernd liegt das Meer. Zieht sich weich in blauen Falten, atmet ruhig und nimmt sich Zeit. Nichts drängt hier, kein Müssen, kein Mühen – nur das endlose Spiel von Licht und Wellen.
Sonnenstaub in jeder Pore, warme Luft, die sich verliert. Palmen werfen Muster auf die Haut, Gedanken treiben wie Boote im Wind. Überall tanzt das Leben, aber ganz leise – als wolle es niemanden stören.
Und irgendwo, im Schatten eines Strohhuts, flimmert Musik durch die Hitze. Weite Flächen, tiefe Klänge, Melodien, die nichts wollen außer bleiben. Goldne Gläser klirren kurz, ein Lachen hallt zurück, dann wieder Stille.
Anderswo regnet’s vielleicht, vielleicht tobt ein Sturm, vielleicht ist’s laut. Hier ist es jetzt – und das reicht. Und von ganz dort hinten weht eine Brise, trägt Klänge herüber, streichelt den Tag. Getreu dem Motto: Aspetta e vedrai."

photo credits: jonas tebbe

Francesco Rizzi

driving slowly..  with Francesco Rizzi

hey peeps, here is my set from a lovely Sunday in Jena! Thanks to the sweet people of Sonntagstratsch for inviting me. <3 <3 <34

Sunday Funday

🌗 Slomosensual by Swiss artist Badawan 🌿
A slow-burning ride full of tension, groove and subtle seduction.
Let it pull you in – softly, deeply, irresistibly.
Connect with the artist: @yunus-studer

Slomosensual 91 by Badawan

Over the course of life we polish the mask of a separate self, mistaking identity for essence. Yet beneath the illusion, somewhere deep inside we remember: we are here to serve the whole — through the lens of our uniqueness, never truly apart, never other but a single note in the great song of Being.


The Art Of Downtempo | 022 | Maya

Midnight Moon (Long Play)

Buy on bandcamp

Ben Arsenal & Tsehaitu - Midnight Moon (Long Play)

Stores and Downloads - https://ffm.to/74568ej

Luminous Horizon

inspired by the legendary album "A new chapter of dub" Aswad listened to a million times...(voluntary organic breath and imperfections)

Awareness

Forthcoming sets..

Casa Chaos
Oriental Deep
Octo Records
Cosmocast
In-Too-Deep with special guest Funky Chap
Daniel Del Sol
Hidden Garden

For my House Music Account.. https://soundcloud.com/user-369230938

Former Pro DJ and lifetime music lover.  Used the SL1200's for years until finally moving into the 21st century with Traktor.
Always been a fan of live instruments and melodic rhythms, both electronic and natural.
I play all kinds of house music, whether it be progressive, funky, latin, tech etc etc., but for the last couple of years I've been focussing on slowing things down (I think it comes with age!) and enjoying the music for what it is.  Now I just play for fun, so no pressure and I just listen and appreciate.
Now getting into a little producing some nice edits and hope to bring out something totally original soon :)

In Too Deep 2025

Electronica Massiva