Ed Playing Favorites ~Chill Out~

Compilation of my current favourit tracks, planned in a sequence to build and maintain the flow I really like.

Spring 2023

Older and new quality tracks blended to build the atmosphere and groove I love.

Winter 2024

Some of my favorite Progressive & Melodic House, Deep Hypnotic Techno tracks at this moment of time captured in this recording.

These mixes are purely for my own pleasure, but if you listen I hope you enjoy the track selection and transitions.

SPRING 2024

JUNE 2024

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The latest release from Higher States finds label boss Roger Martinez presenting a new three-track showcase. Since emerging almost two decades ago, Dutch sound architect Roger Martinez has developed a distinct brand of progressive house and techno. Renowned for his pristinely produced club-effective approach, Roger has compiled an impressive resume across a near twenty-year stretch. Balance Music, Lost & Found, Sudbeat and his own Higher States imprint have been regular landing spots for his transcendent productions, in turn yielding support from Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and Sasha, as he continues to maneuver himself through the confines of modern electronic music. With 2024 getting underway with remixes for Mango Alley and UV, Roger now returns to his Higher States imprint, presenting his first original project of the year ‘Maya / Portal / Resonance’.  

Roger’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the coral monochromes of lead selection ‘Maya’. Muscular kick drums and jet force propulsions provide a DJ friendly intro, as the bassline drops for a rush of pneumatic energy. Stepping decisively on the gas, it's a free-flowing exchange of emotive chord changes and clustered synth mutations which provide an enduring main theme, while a dreamy panoramic break is sure to cast a mesmerizing spell over the dancefloor, all while maintaining a sense of urgency and spontaneity that astute progressive house fans will appreciate.

Beneath the rejuvenating sounds of 'Maya' lies the equally impressive ‘Portal'. Continuing his groove-centric approach, Roger’s pristine production chops serve him well here, bursting with ultrasonic qualities and a keen sense of drama and tension. In what is an energy rush for the ages, it's a rollercoaster of swing heavy chord stabs and siren-like wails which provide a prophetic storyboard, while a foundation of titanic kick drums and chunky grooves keep the focus firmly on a peak time dancefloor.

Rounding out the release are the hypnotic qualities of 'Resonance', a track where Roger balances the loud-soft dynamics which seem to work so well on the dancefloor. Superficially, it might come across as a classic chunk of progressive-tech, but it exists in a different sonic world, as multiple layers of rebounding rhythms, stirring chord changes and arpeggiated sequences get woven around a core of beefy grooves and cleverly coaxed atmospheric swells. The break's beginnings bring a sense of controlled chaos, as deconstructed vocals shapeshift and melt into a wave of hyperbolic arps, sparking a finale that is equal parts uplifting and groovy. A fitting conclusion to what is a unique look into Roger's repertoire, and the infectious sound he has built his career on.

Maya / Portal / Resonance

PREMIERE: Roger Martinez - Maya [Higher States]

Berlin based DJ and producer, author of stellar remixes and productions of incredible musicality. His signature rhythms, percussion work and captivating atmospheres have the amazing ability to take you into the depth of aural pleasure.

We proudly welcome @powel for our 5th Mixed Feelings podcast

Mixed Feelings Podcast 005 - Powel

This is my first studio mix since Global Underground 42. When you come home from a night out and are not quite ready to go to bed……put this podcast on.

Love, Pat.

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HALO Dates 2024:

31/08: Rex - Paris, FR 
07/09: Akasha - Ibiza, ES 
21/09: NOM - Barcelona, ES 
28/09: Stereo - Montréal, CA

Tickets: https://laylo.com/patrice_baumel/m/patrice-shows

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TRACKLIST:

1. Deep Healing Soundscape
2. Priori - Winged (Priori Rezone)
3. GMJ & Matter - Metanoia
4. Ranj Kaler & ASYN - Last Sunset (Gai Barone Dub)
5. Alex O’Rion - Echium
6. Luigi Tozzi - Epica del Ritorno
7. Downliner Sekt - Balt Shakt I
8. Peter van Hoesen - Swerve Damiao
9. DJ Akira Prophets Tribe - Why Listen Music (Paul Hamilton Remix)
10. Thomas Ragsdale - An Evil Within
11. Minilogue - Blessed
12. Dactilar - Ojancanos
13. Subconscious Tales - Why
14. Calibre - Thought Fields
15. Guy Gerber - Jupiter Blues
16. Galcher Lustwerk - Liberty, Oh!
17. Jens Zimmermann - X11
18. Joachim Spieth - Trails
19. Burial - New Love
20. Bohdan - Tungsten (Deepbass Remix)
21. Patrice Bäumel - The Cave
22. Ness - In The Meanderings Of Shibuya
23. Henry Saiz & Tentacle - The Prophetess (Brian Cid Remix)
24. Markus Guentner - Crystal Castle
25. Blackbelt Andersen - Åpenbaring

HALO Afterparty Mix (Summer 2024)

Powel @Sisyphos June 2024

Recorded a 2.5 hour live set on a friends birthday party in February this year. 
Played mostly disco that night and some classic House tracks, really enjoyed the great vibe. Hope you enjoy it as well.
1	8 Ball-Underworld
2	Abu Ali-Ziad Rahbani
3	Fantasy-Johnny Hammond
4	Inside My Love (Daz Inside My Filter Re-Work)-Get Down Edits
5	I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)-Daryl Hall & John Oates
6	(Are You Ready) Do The Bus Stop (Joey Negro London Bus Stop Mix)-The Fatback Band
7	What U Do-Stevie Wonder
8	Love Ballad (Joey Negro Jazzy Reprise)-George Benson
9	Feel So Real-Steve Arrington
10	Greatest Dancer (Daz Digs Disco Re-Edit)-Get Down Edits
11	Ooh I Wonder	-Dr Packer
12	It is Love You're After-Rose Royce
13	Everlasting (let the beat goes on)-Dr. Packer
14	All Along the Watchtower (Rayko Edit)-	Barbara Keith
15	Hold Tight (LNTG edit)	Change
16	Friday's Enemy	Dr Packer
17	You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (Kenny Summit, Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper Remix)-	Lou Rawls
18	In Your Eyes (Ian Ossia's Downtown Disco 2019 Re-Edit)-	Babert
19	Try It-Groove Motion
20	Lost in Music	-Gay Marvine
21	Kuar - Henrik Schwarz Remix	-Emmanuel Jal
22	I Feel Love	-Donna Summer
23	The Funk Phenomena-	Armand Van Helden
24	I'm Lonely	-Hollis P. Monroe
25	Blue Monday	-New Order
26	This Must Be The Place (Patrice Baumel Club Edit)-Talking Heads
27	Controversy (Mighty Mouse's Revised Edit)-	Prince
28	Lola's Theme	-The Shapeshifters
29	Remember	-Gino Soccio
30	Let's Lovedance Tonight (Jacques Renault Edit)-	Gary's Gang
31	The Whistle Song	-Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut 
32	Last Train To The Disco-	Dj ''S''
33	Groove Is In The Heart	-Deee-Lite

Live set 15-2-'20 Birthday Party "48th new 28th"

Ed Versluis

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