Dawntempo is my take on an alternate late night vibe...  when at the end of a night out, the sky is teasing purple, and people are ready to sit down to connect with friends they are faced with a choice… stay out, or head home.  If they can find a place where the vibes are chill, and there’s some comfy seating, then the party is elongated over smiles, laughter, and blissed out emotional beats.

And if the scene is just enticing enough… that critical mass makes it to sunrise to imprint their most magical highlight reel memories.

I believe (true) downtempo is a lost art and that this early morning slot is the perfect place for its triumphant return as people dance, cuddle or converse while FEELING beautiful bass music fueling forever friendships.

I've been known as the sunrise guy for years, but I've come to believe that it's really all about the dawn...

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This mix was recorded live at my friend J’s 50th.  Happy B-Day J!

Dawntempo volume 2

Dawntempo In Farindell

Buena Vibra (2022) mix by Kelso

Recorded live from Valhalla, Burning Man 2022
"Champagne Heiresses Happy Hour"

Black Rock City, NV
Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Does And Mimosas (Burning Man 2022 - Valhalla, Tuesday Happy Hour)

For this installment of my chill series I found inspiration the moment I heard a vocodered voice singing Hotel California in the Luxxury edit. A week later I heard AfroQBen's amazing remix of Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith and I was off to the races. Being a New Wave kid as a teen I didn't get into many of these songs until my adult years and yet somehow I listen to this mix and it makes me feel like a teenager again.

It's my birthday so please enjoy my birthday present to you!

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DJ Deckard - My Definition Of Chill Vol. 6 -  Jukebox Hero

This mix is from 2005 and is my last mix that was partly on vinyl as I was just transitioning to CDJs.  Of all the mixes I've done, this one has gotten the most praise from the fanbase.  Enjoy!!

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Odyssey (2023) mix by Kelso

This mix was recorded live at The Gathering IX in 2022. 

I wanted it to be a special reward for followers here on SoundCloud, so I was holding on to it, but it's such an opus of my music, and probably the longest set I'll ever record, that it just deserves to be out there in the world already!  This 8-hour mix will hopefully take you on a musical journey, through laughs, cuddles, some dancing, and fond moments from songs re-discovered through my signature nustalgic collection -- nostalgic songs remixed to be new to your ear yet familiar enough to evoke fond memories and bring a smile to your face.

If you enjoy this mix, please check out my other mixes and share them!  While after 20 years, I consider myself a semi-professional dj, it's not what I do for a full-time living, so your follows, shares and comments are what make it all worth it to me.  I chose a different path as a dj -- not pursuing a main-stage slot playing dance music, but instead focusing on vibes meant for chilling, whether that by in living rooms, on car-rides, or at parties wherever good vibes are needed.  Hearing my music make an impact from people around the world through stories about where my mixes get shared, and their universally popular reception, really means the world to me as an artist. Much love!

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Thanks for lounging with Leif Time!

Dawntempo @ The Gathering IX

It has been about 4 years since my last Safe & Sound, so this one is long overdue.  Here's a 2 hour mix of very favourite sexy vocal Deep House tunes right now.

01. Okamiko (ft. Leo Wood) - No Rush
02. Rhye - Please (Jeff Samuel Remix)
03. Miguel Migs (ft. Coco Bonne) - Misunderstood (Stripped & Salty Vocal)
04. Monkeyneck - Let's Love
05. Crazy P - Like A Fool
06. Sean Roman - Infinity
07. Chet Faker - I'm Into You (Monkeyneck Remix)
08. Nebu Mitte - With You (Deeplomatik Remix)
09. With You (ft. Brittany Foster) - Felt This
10. Kings Of Tomorrow (ft. April) - Fall For You (Sandy Rivera's Classic Mix)
11. Owl Eyes - You & I (Huxley's Owl Deep Is Your Love Mix)
12. Kyle Watson - Moments
13. Crooked Colours - Flow (Thomas Jack Remix)
14. Crispin J Glover - The Long Goodbye (Saison's Model 1 Remix)
15. Lisa Shaw - Honey (Mr. Moon Soul Deep Dub Remix)
16. N'to - Purple
17. Dark Matter - Riding With The Wind
18. Lisa Shaw - I Can See It (Miguel Migs Vocal Mix)
19. The Young Punx & Cagedbaby - Loving You Baby (Date Night Remix)
20. Aaaron - Hold It
21. Ultra Naté vs Roland Clark - The First Time Free (Claptone Remix)
22. Serge Devant & Damiano C (ft. Camille Safiya) - Fearing Love (Club Mix)
23. Akabu (ft. Linda Clifford) - Ride The Storm (Saison Remix)
24. Martin Waslewski - Getting Lonely

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DJ Surgeon - Safe & Sound 4 (Mar 2020)

As the quarantine due to covid 19 enters it's third week, this Facebook livestream set was recorded in celebration of two amazing people, Tony and David.  We were supposed to have a proper party in San Francisco, but instead we got put on our best outfits for a zoom party.  Yacht music has always been one of my favorites, although I never owned a yacht, but one can dream.

The Quarantine Sessions

Yacht Music for Yacht People

Welcome back to the Parkcast! We've had a brief break as life took a couple unexpected turns, but I'm happy to back to share with you a new guest mix. 

Joining me today is Nelson's https://soundcloud.com/deblock11, co-founder of the Lost Boys Collective and a Shambhala Music Festival regular. He brings a feel-good, uplifting mix that is just what we need in these times.

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The Parkcast Volume 26 - Guestcast: DeBlock

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It's time to get funky once again, a collection of my most recent inspirations is sure to get you moving. Laced with groovy basslines and samples from 70s and 80s enjoy the ride and stay funky ✌

RE: FUNK 2021

DJJD's career peaked waaay back in 2011 when he took the stage inside the Frank Sinatra Room at the legendary, and now-defunct, Cal-Neva Resort in Lake Tahoe NV, opening for the legendary and now-defunct Bassnectar.  These days DJJD has transformed into DJ-J-DAD and still plays the occasional gig in the Black Rock City/Tahoe area and is constantly searching for his next favorite DJ to follow on here.

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