Ottawa Prog Vibes 095 - April 3rd 2021
Guest DJ: Rick Laplante (Ottawa, Canada)

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TRACKLIST
1. Bed Rock - Heaven Scent (Marc Romboy & Miki Kekenj Rework)
2. Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp (BSB's Stella Polaris Remix)
3. Monkey Safari - Beach
4. Rodriguez Jr. - Nairobi
5. Monkey Safari - Gravity (with Delhia De France)
6. Law of Physics - Lightforms
7. Eugene Pacscal, Sam Brickel & Louis Marlo - Caveman Algorhythms
8. Human Movement - Athena
9. Martin HERRS, Clemente - Manifesto
10. Robert Babicz - Sympathy
11. dreamAwaken - Kidish
12. Hessian - Oracle (Extended Mix)

When we talk about the deep pool of DJ talent in Ottawa, one of the goals of this podcast is to make sure we not only give it full credit, but also, that we make the rest of the world aware of it. Our guest DJ this week is someone who needs no introduction for us in Ottawa - not only a formidably talented DJ but also a guy who makes our city a better place. And one of the kindest human beings around, to boot.

Rick Laplante's involvement in the party scene began in London, Ontario in 1992 as a partner of Prism Productions, hosting intimate gatherings with good vibes and fresh music. Unable to resist the siren song of the turntables, Rick began basement DJing later in 1992, with his first professional gig the following year.

His main musical influences came through London's proximity to Detroit and Toronto, where frequent visits to these cities exposed him to some of the most groundbreaking underground sounds heard in the world. Rick has now been professionally DJing for over 28 years.

Rick's preferred club style is groovy and/or bouncy tech-house, with influence from his eclectic music collection - flashes of myriad genres from techno to disco, breaks to jazz and latin to lounge. He hasn't forgotten his musical roots from running the Detroit-Toronto corridor. You can always expect the unexpected when Rick blends several auditory flavours into his Dj sets.

Rick remains very active in the local scene of our Nation's Capital. He promoted a weekly afterhours event at Mavericks Bar called Sunrise Afterhours for its run of over 5 years.  Pre-pandemic, his current promotions company @Framework-Music of 10 years, hosted Sunday Sessions Ottawa, a long weekend Sunday dance party at Ottawa's legendary Mercury Lounge, and the infamous White Rabbit all-night dance event at City at Night. Framework Music has many plans in store for Ottawa once we are reunited on the dancefloor.

This is an exclusive set gifted to Ottawa Prog Vibes by Rick, for which I am very grateful. It is also spellbindingly beautiful, a masterful journey that makes it an instant gem for our series.

Ottawa Prog Vibes 095

Rick's Soundcloud

When Words Fail

KAYINDA When Words Fail (Original Mix)

KAYINDA When Words Fail (Sanchez & Pietkun Remix)

KAYINDA When Words Fail (Christian Monique Remix)

Phi Phi & Manu Riga - Shadow In The Woods (Bonzai Progressive)

The hugely successful studio partnership between Manu Riga and Phi continues with yet another top quality release. Shadow In The Woods is their latest effort on Bonzai Progressive and raises the bar once again. Since their last full release, Voyage A Goa, they have churned out a raft of top remixes for the likes of Jaydee, Matan Caspi, Jon Voorn, Crocy and many more.

The title track, Shadow In The Woods, is a sublime, slow burning, chunky groover. Hypnotic pulsing basses and darkly sinister sounds combine to the backdrop of a tight, beautifully crafted drum and percussion arrangement. Sharp Intellect follows, closing the release in style thanks to its no-nonsense, straight up progressive groove. Something of a signature sound for this duo, wholly captivating with expert beats and percussions, a chugging bassline, striking melodies and topped off with intriguing voices.

Shadow in the Woods

Phi Phi & Manu Riga - Shadow in the Woods (Original Mix)

My new night Yana, that aired on Subcode 7.5.21 where I had the honour of being the first resident to schedule a show. I have a 6 hour show so lots of guests onboard. This was my 2 hour mix
Tracklisting
Framewerk - Nothing Left (Framewerk Ibiza Sunset remix)
Framewerk - Liquid Cool
Echonomist - Different versions of your love
Metaman - Irina (Echonomist remix)
Audioglider - Brace Yourself
Audioglider - Herangue the DJ
Just Her - Stay The Same 
PRAANA. Lumiere - Ani HU 
Marsh, Leo Wood - My Stripes (Braxton, Marsh Ext remix)
Blusoul - Passage
Braxton - Indigo
PRAANA - Oracle
Blusoul - Kill City
Framewerk - Solar Plexus
Micke - Stung
OrgaNik - Aphelion (Enertia Sound remix)
Betical - Exil
Innelea - It's us
Featherstone - Elysion
Orbital - Belfast (Left/Right)
Weska - Let Me Go
Reuben Halsey - Meaning Of Life (BobaLino remix)
GVN, Gardenstate - Take Me There

Yana 01. Lynsey. 7.5.21

Live Deep Minimal/Dub Techno mix broadcasted on Saturo Sounds on 5-14-2021. All impromptu.

Mutations Live Test Transmissions 011 - Jon Zdanis (5-14-2021)

track list of this trippy mix
title / artist / label
Soundz / Paddy Thorne (deeper Mix) / Loose connection
Storm / Leandro Murua / Stellar Black
Her / Dextermusik / Huum Recs 
Desierto / Animus liber / Abstract Space Records
Sifudu / Roy Heyman / Vesta records
It's Starting to Clear / HydeClip / INU records
Fate / Tech D / Freegrant Music
Sur / Animus Liber / Abstract Space Records
Makoro / Roy Heyman / Vesta Records 
Shadow Bring Me Light / HydeClip / INU records
Artico / Animus Liber / Abstract Space Records
Echostein / Bensus7 /Sanille Recordings
Memory of love / Dextermusik / Huum Records

HYPNOSE Progressive 9 sudtronic radio

Magnitude Recordings proudly welcomes Sofia Deren to the label with her stunning debut double A-side release, Shattered Phase / Fractured Time. Hailing from Argentina and already recognized for her standout work on Balkan Connection and Future Avenue, Sofia brings her refined touch to the progressive house spectrum.

Shattered Phase delivers smooth, uplifting grooves and dreamy vocals, radiating a blissful euphoria that glides effortlessly across the dancefloor. On the flip side, Fractured Time keeps the flow deep and driving, a journey that balances subtle intensity with hypnotic elegance.

As an added highlight, label boss Francesco Pico steps in with a remix of Shattered Phase, injecting his signature funky, rugged, and cerebral progressive edge into the release. A powerful package that marks a memorable first appearance for Sofia Deren on Magnitude.

Shattered Phase / Fractured Time

Fractured Time

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Louie Vega - How He Works (BBT Mix)

Clouded Memory [Minimal Groove Concept]

Real Name : Philippe Toutlemonde

Genre : Melodic Techno

Born : 30th October 1963

Residence : Northern France

DJ CAREER
Dj Phi Phi’s career started in 1985.
One of most reputed belgium night club requested Phi Phi as resident DJ at “At The Villa” in 1987.
Following the several ascension as resident Dj at all biggest & famous nightlife in clubs such as Boccaccio Life (Destelbergen-Be) and Cirao (WaregemBe) in 1993. He was Phi Phi resident dj at Cafe d’Anvers in 1994, Tour & Taxi (1996), Fuse, Oxygene, Pulp (2001) & Barocco.
Known all over Belgium for his “Phi Phi Legendary Monday’s” at Extreme (Affligem, Brussels) between 1994 and 2002.
He has been played at worldwide Clubs & Festivals as Tomorrowland, Legacy Festival, WMC, Nikki Beach (Miami), Privilege (Ibiza), Noxx (Anvers), Fuse (Brussel), Pulse Factory with headliners such as Paul Van Dyk, John Digweed, Sasha, Oliver Lieb (LSG), Laurent Garnier & Danny Howells..

PRODUCER CAREER
Debut music producing started in completely french collaboration with Philippe Van Mullem in 1989 with, inter alia, UNA (Emotion, Can you hear me..), HONEY C (Stop the disease, Desire..), INNERTALES (Odysee, Voices Of Sirens..), QUADRAN (Eternaly, Free your mind..) and following the Quadran Debut Album “VOYAGE” which is kick-started movements of melodic & uplifting trance.

In 1995, Phi-Phi and French Dj-Producer Gregory Dewindt debut massive revelation “PHI PHI & GREG D – Jesus Trip” (X-Stream / DIKI Records) which has definitely burned the nightlife and got lot of influences, the most famous tune in belgian DJ scene and still a legendary track today, then this greatest seller announced the following amazing Duo classic & popular release “L’Odysee Of Love” & “Contact” on Bonzaï Trance Progressive.

Label brand Mackenzie Recordings founded by Stef Garner & Patrick Fasseau trusts to Phi Phi whose both tracks “Magma” & “Jungles Trip” cames out in 2003.
Then Stef Garner and Phi Phi, under the nick name “DB Movement”, released the house track “Funk Shaker” (WORK Records) in 2005 and both tracks “Rotation” & Evidence” (LCD Recordings) in 2013.

Phi Phi & Airwaves started kind of very british progressive sounds inspired of Bedrock style. Influenced so far by Sasha & John Digweed, their tracks such as “Back on track”, “Breeze on the nile”, “The Horn”, “Vanilla” & “Finesse” signed on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE get on top in best seller Beatport and Itunes in 2013.

2014 saw the new collaboration with Label founder IFONIKA RECORDINGS and friend, Roddy Reynaert. Their First E.P “Platinum” & “Neurotrope” has been released on special “Underground Series” on Roddy ‘s Label IFONIKA.

From 2015 to 2017, “Atlan”, “Believe”, “Mayhem” “Circulation” “Haarp” “Aokighara” “Tempora” “Cirao” + Remix were released with Roddy on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE rec.
“Tour & Taxi” “Corossol” and a remix of G-Brown “This is who we are” on SUFFUSED Rec

Plus alone projects : “Alone” “Hiccup” “Esteem” “Breaking Danger”
and compilation PHI PHI In The Mix 004 on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE.

2019 saw the new collaboration with Manu Riga and the release on BONZAI PROGRESSIVE of “Moon Dust” Those Who Left Us” and “Voyage a Goa” “Larmes Dans La Pluie” …

For now he has got several new projects in the pipeline and has his monthly podcast program ‘Mouvement Perpetuel’ that has become a regular club concept in 2019!
In 2020 Phi-Phi celebrates his 35 years as being a dj and producer with a club, event and festival tour!