Love putting this on to get me through the work day 

Getting chills listening to this mix (again) - by this part of your mix, I'm calmer and my inner playa dust-lover comes out to play! Thank you!

Listening (again!) 8 months later... LOVE THIS so much! You're a gift!

Ugggg Pumpkin's remix of this tune has a special place in my 💖

"I'm gonna be a dirty hippie until the end of my days..." MAGIC

I think this last track should be the THEME SONG for Burning Man, so good!

...beginning of the song that SHOUTS I'm a burner! xo

Such a great transition, and vibe! xoxo!!

Annually, Burning Man ignites to inspire art in the hearts of many.  One of the greatest impacts of BM in my opinion is that it changes people’s perception and understanding of both what ‘art’ is, how powerful it can be, and how it’s as much about the act of making it as the result.  Essentially, if art was a religion, then Burning Man would be it’s Mecca.

Personally, BM is my reminder to live an artful life, and as such, I have begun the tradition of trying to send fresh art to the playa annually to help co-create that place of magic so that I am at least there in spirit if I can’t be there in the flesh.

What I’ve created here is an eclectic mix of some of my favorite songs. This mix is full of head-bobbin, groovy tunes that put you in a flow state.  It’s for when you’re ready for a break from bangin’ dance tunes, but still want something with some energy that you can just chill to.  It’s great driving music, so that’s the inspiration for it’s title.

This piece of art comes from a deeply emotional place.  I've been going through a time of deep introspection lately, and frankly, was kind of feeling down. Then, recently, I got the hit to channel that emotion into art. I originally put this playlist together for a festival I played earlier this summer, but didn't record. Well... I put my home studio to use, and had a cathartic night of music to myself and this live recording is the result. It worked. My smile came back. 

I hope you enjoy listening to this mix as much as I enjoyed making it...and while you're here, please 'follow me' for more...  : )

Much love,

Leif

PS. Thanks for the road-trip title inspiration Matt & Mario.

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DJ Leif Time is a musical story-teller, with a love for downtempo, chill-out vibes highlighted by his signature nustalgica collection — nostalgic tracks updated by a modern electronica sound.  After 2 decades collecting gems and seamlessly stitching them together, his sets have an arc and flow that bring listeners on a journey through time and sound to make them groove, dance, cuddle or converse.  His distinct style of uplifting music that inspires smiles and appeals to diverse audiences means people wake up in their tents and know “Leif is playing… I’ve gotta get up and be there!”  It was a fan of his that described his music as "The Soundtrack for Life," and his mixes are the go-to choice for road-trips, after-hours hangouts, dinner parties, and daily life.  

He cites Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz vol. 1 as his favorite album of all-time and his direct inspiration to both become a dj and take his artistic endeavors down the road less travelled of the downtempo art form.

If you’ve enjoyed one of his mixes here, please consider visiting his website, http://www.djleiftime.com and joining his VIP mailing list to get exclusive releases, stay informed of his upcoming events, and personally connect.  Since so much of his impact happens in random living rooms across diverse geographies, he loves to hear from and connect with fans directly to replace the visual fan feedback loop normally present at a live performance.

Much of his exposure comes from fans sharing his mixes, so your outspoken appreciation of his music is what fuels what he does...  Thank you!!!

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