Darone Sassounian Mixes and Sets

2022 mixes

"STATE OF RHYTHM" RADIOSHOW WORLDWIDE FM / GUESTS

Danilo Plessow

Recording of Danilo Plessow's (MCDE) set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021. 

Dekmantel Selectors 2021 was a much needed musical reunion. After the preceding period of stillness, the catharsis and pure joy of finally being together again has been overwhelming. In the words of Danilo Plessow(MCDE): "Thank you for the memories, it truly was a great night."

Dekmantel Selectors 2021

Danilo Plessow (MCDE) at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

State Of Rhythm - Danilo Plessow B2B Hugo LX 10/11/21

WWFM | State Of Rhythm : Danilo Plessow (MCDE) with Ajuma 08.04.22

60 minute mix from myself for Danilo Plessow AKA MCDE and his excellent State of Rhythm series.

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Sam Don - State of Rhythm (Danilo Plessow / MCDE) Mix

Danilo Plessow AKA Motor City Drum Ensemble is on a constant mission to discover new sounds. This one-man-band(ensemble), hailed for his unique combinations of retro and futuristic German house, draws from an impressive and multi-faceted record collection. The celebrated DJ and producer shares some of the music that inspires him every month here on Worldwide FM. On this edition, Danilo is joined by Darone Sassounian, a DJ, record collector, and producer from Los Angeles. He runs the indie record label, Rocky Hill. Sassounian focuses on bringing an array of sounds into the world - ranging from styles introduced to him at an early age, to sounds he sought after later on. Influenced by music made in the 70’s and 80’s, his goal is to approach contemporary audiences by clashing the old with the new. Styles ranging from disco, soul, jazz, international obscurities and house.

State of Rhythm: Danilo Plessow (MCDE) w/ Darone Sassounian // January 5, 2021

Recordings Polifonic Festival Puglia 2022 - Sunrise Stage
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Danilo Plessow (MCDE) at Polifonic Festival 2022

Darone Sassounian is the founder of a record label called Rocky Hill – it has become an outlet for his own music which is rooted in the foundations of Funk, Soul and Jazz. His ethos is based in trying to recreate the emotions and sounds of experiences during these times through new mechanisms – playing with the notion of House music and Broken Beat whilst staying true to the origins of the sound.

Based in Los Angeles he is a keen digger and in 2021, Darone released the celebrated compilation, “Silk Road: Journey of the Armenian Diaspora: 1971 – 1982” on Terrestrial Funk.

His own music is versatile and expressive – not overly tuned but meticulously crafted at the same time.

This mixtape acts similarly – featuring a collection of dancefloor focussed material which is driven and direct yet retains the raw, DIY aesthetic of those early moments in Funk.

Darone Sassounian: The Wednesday Alternative Mix

A soulful three-hour closing set from Danilo Plessow (MCDE) at RDC "Sound Horizon" on 24th November 2023.

RDC 064 - Danilo Plessow (MCDE)

Los Angeles-based DJ producer Darone Sassounian heads up the Rocky Hill label, taking inspiration from music made in the 70s and 80’s as well as disco, soul, jazz, “international obscurities and vintage house”. After 2021’s highly acclaimed compilation ‘Silk Road: Journey of the Armenian Diaspora: 1971 - 1982’ on Terrestrial Funk, he’s about to drop his debut album Synthetic Instincts – and celebrates its release here with a session behind the Juno Daily decks.

In the Mix: Darone Sassounian

"Day Care" Radio Show w/ DJ Randy Ellis and The Alaia
and special guest: Darone Sassounian
aired on NTS Radio 11/18/24
Tracklist and Original Episode here: https://www.nts.live/shows/day-care/episodes/day-care-18th-november-2024

Day Care on NTS w/ DJ Randy Ellis, The Alaia & Darone Sassounian 11.18.24

Live Recording of Danilo Plessow at Dublins "Fidelity" Club, 14/02/2025.

Danilo Plessow 4H Set @ FIDELITY, Dublin 14-02-2025

Here’s the recording of my set @barparttime back in January 2025. 4 hours of pleasure on one of my favorite systems and venues to play in. BPT is one of those spaces where I feel free to try whatever, whenever. Thanks to Jeremy and the crew. Thanks to the dancers as well.

Darone Sassounian Live @ B.P.T. (01.18.2025) 4hr Set

To celebrate the launch of our 2017 line-up, and after 3 years and countless requests we are very pleased to finally release the long-lost recording of one of the most memorable sessions ever heard at the Fort.

On the final night of Dimensions 2014, a huge lightning storm broke out. 
Not knowing how long they'd be able to play, the pair decided to share the decks on the Eglo stage while the weather allowed. What followed was over 5 hours of pure musical joy, an epic journey through disco, funk, house, soul, acid house and everything in between in front of a relentless crowd of very wet dancers.

In 2017 we welcome Grace Jones, Jeff Mills, Theo Parrish, Moderat, Marcel Dettmann, Floating Points, Cymande, Nina Kraviz, Shuggie Otis, Daphni and 200 more to the Croatian shore.

30 August – 3 September 2017
Fort Punta Christo, Pula, Croatia
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Cover photo courtesy of Dan Medhurst - http://danmedhurst.com

Floating Points & MCDE at Dimensions Festival 2014 - 31.08.14

Just a recent mix-unrehearsed, one take, no edits...Mistakes and all.

Titonton Duvanté Live Mix Dec 2012

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Hello there!
Marco got invited by Danilo Plessow aka Motor City Drum Ensemble to do a mix for his State of Rhythm show on Worldwide FM. So here's the MLiR part of the show, that was aired on the 24.03.2020. PM for ID's.
Enjoy!

State of Rhythm: Danilo Plessow (MCDE) w/ Marco Gegenheimer

Carving out his own unique voice within house music for the past 25 years, Titonton Duvante's sound is refined, appealing as equally to the old school house music fans as it does the new. A master of his art, his passion and knowledge help to set him apart from others with a blend of electronic music that celebrates the past, present and future of house music, keeping himself firmly at the forefront of the scene both as a DJ and producer and with his own Residual Recording label.

Deep grooves and fresh, funky rhythms are the order of the day in mix 227 for our series - in what feels like an effortless example of Duvante's acclaimed skills in the booth.

DIM227 - Titonton Duvante

Hunee's answer: https://soundcloud.com/hunee/hunee-6-tracks-for-underground

Waiting for our gig in London on June 7th http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?469821 http://www.facebook.com/events/360673024054040/ Hunee came with this brilliant idea: I should record a mini selection of 6 tunes that I think he would love - and vice versa. Hoping to please him with tracks he doesn't know and that he would add to his wantlist..

So here it is: 6 tunes + an intro, non-mixed, vinyl-only.

Intro/ Iasos - Libra Sunrise - Unity Records USA 1975
Here's the description of the track written on the backsleeve:
"The rising sun, electrifying all life with the scintillating joy of celestial dimensions". Something you definitely need! 

1/ Beverly Glenn-Copeland - Colors Of Anyhow - GRT Canada 1970 
This I already know that you like :) As I dug it up for you when we spent time together at Superfly in Paris some weeks ago! Such a beautiful LP. Was making sense to start the selection with it.

2/ France Gall - Musique - Atlantic France 1977
Most french people know this track, but as you're german.. there's a chance you've never heard of it! Let's see.. Amazing french disco.. A hit back in the days, overlooked by 'boring diggers' as "too mainstream" maybe, but great music - that's all we care about! I had to put something from my homeland in this selection :)

3/ Rosana - Muito Independente - Odeon Brazil 1978
As we were talking about Brazilian music the other day when I almost made you miss your flight to Leeds! I'm sure you gonna love this little 7inch! Love Rosana's voice!!

4/ Patrice Jefferson - Look Mama, No Hands! - Niambi Records USA
Pretty rare one I believe. I'm sure this will put a smile on your face!

5/ Carol Shinnete With The Concrete Band - Cyanide Love - Zilko Records USA 1984
One for the weasels! Ebay-Popsike & co.. The music in itself: one of my fave boogie tunes! You probably know this.. Anyway.. I'm sure it's your cup of tea!

6/ The Harden Brothers - Deep Inside Of You - H.B. Productions USA 1981
Ok I'm ending this selection with some heavy stuff. Can't remember if I mentioned this one last time we saw each other or not.. Was worth including it anyway!

Underground Paris - 6 Tracks For Hunee

Next up in our Record Club guest mix series is Sam Don, the man behind one of our favourite compilations of 2020 ‘For The Love of You’. Sam has kindly put together this exclusive mix for us - just in time for NYE!

A departure away from the low-slung lovers records, this one kicks! We’ll follow up with a full Digging Deeper feature early in 2021. Cheers Sam for the sublime mix. 

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Mr Bongo Record Club Guest Mix - Sam Don

🥵Alarm!

Danilo Plessow aka Motor City Drum Ensemble invited me to do a guestmix for his monthly show on the coolest Worldwide FM

I put some Phil Asher tracks in it, to honour this legend who passed away way to soon!

STATE OF RHYTHM: DANILO PLESSOW WITH AliA

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LA based selector and producer. Head of Rocky Hill.