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Donato Dozzyは日本にいる多くの友人たちへの想いを馳せ、またLabyrinthで私たちの前でプレイすることを思い描きつつこのミックスを作りました。彼の奏でる音楽にまた身を委ねる日が待ち遠しいですね。

Donato Dozzy - For Labyrinth

Takaaki Itoh_Recording somewhere in Shibuya, Tokyo, Dec 2020.

Katharsis Recordings has just launched a podcast series. The concept of our podcast is spreading the attraction/charms of Japanese scene both locally and globally. We will be out live recordings in Japan. 
It’s an honor to kick-off our 1st podcast with a killer live mix by guest Takaaki Itoh. This mix has been recorded somewhere in Shibuya in 2020. Enjoy his 2h set.
Next podcast by Masafumi Take will be out soon!

Takaaki Itoh_Katharsis Stories_001

In this edition Liquid Drop Grooves are presented by one of the top Japanese DJs, Qmico. Qmico started her DJ career in Tokyo in 2011, and has since developed a wide range of sounds from deep techno to house music. Her "humid psychedelic” style of sound has been capturing the dance floor as she has been playing at major open air parties and night clubs too. She also presides her own party “QUALIA”. This pychedelic techno set reminds her of the DOME in OZORA.

:: More info ::

https://soundcloud.com/qmico | https://soundcloud.com/liquiddropgroove

https://radiozora.fm/liquid-drop-groove-series/ep-28-qmico/

More episodes

QMICO | Liquid Drop Groove Series Ep. 28 | 10/04/2022

Recording of Martinou live at Draaimolen Festival 2022

Martinou live at Draaimolen Festival 2022

blue turtle

track liste:

01) Pulshar - No Meditation (Pablo Bolivar Solar Mix)
02) Brock Van Wey (aka Bvdub) - White Clouds Drift On And On
03) Pulshar - KMS (Pablo Bolivar Space Edit)
04) The nautilus project - nautical dub (aqua turbia version)
05) Dich - El_Camino_Del_Inca
06) Luke Hess - Reel Life (CV313 Dimensional Space Mix)
07) Quantec - Supra
08) Bvdub - vermillion
09) CV313 - SailingStars
10) Goldwill - matikal
11) Lo - the breath of spring (zzzzra echoporn rmx)
12) Hoax - variable 1



Earth Mix

Recorded at Wonderfruit Festival on 18.12.23. 

Steering in a slightly up-tempo but still deep'ish pace, This was a closing for the Catch 428 stage that took place on a Monday morning from 3-5:30 AM (right before sunrise). The stage was powered by Void Acoustics "Incubus Edition'- a truly powerful system.

Undoubtedly, catch 428 throughout the weekend was a special adventure that was shared together on the Thai countryside & will be an unforgettable sonic experience engraved in our memories. An extended thanks to Ouissam, Atsushi san, Aki san and the Catch 428 team.

In closing, as DVS1 recently quoted - 'The Soundsystem is the Headliner' :)

Enjoy the TR|P

Sunju Hargun at Wonderfruit 2023 (Catch 428)

Ndrx is a Georgian DJ and resident of Bassiani since 2016, where he is infamous for his legendary sets that often span 10+ hours. 

Beyond Georgia, Ndrx stands as an embraced guest of some of the most celebrated dancefloors worldwide: Berghain, ADE, De School, Exit Festival Serbia; Sonar Barcelona; Basement NYC and more. He is currently on his debut tour of Asia.

For MNMT 403 Ndrx takes us straight to the dance floor. Grooves rolling, melodies delicately shimmering and tension brewing like a storm in the night. A trip for both mind and body. 



FOLLOW:

https://soundcloud.com/nod-rex
https://www.facebook.com/NNdrx/
https://www.instagram.com/nodrex_ndrx/

Monument Podcast 403

MNMT 403 : Ndrx

a morning warm up in a sea of mud overlooking Mt Fuji. This was my first set of the day, to be followed a few hours later with a b2b, at the very first edition of Transcendence, a cute and cosy festival in Japan. Big thank you to Takumi Inamoto and DJ Maria for everything.

Jane Fitz live at Transcendence April 2023

Today, we share with you Mandarín's perception of Far Blue. Besides being an artist who puts together beautiful selections, we got familiar with Mandarín as a pivotal part of the community in the first place. A name who always pops up everywhere, and someone who has a vast musical knowledge by being so invested in everything that is put out by other artists and platforms. It only made sense to ask her to create a mix that represents her feelings of Far Blue, as she has been part of the process for a long time now. An artist that truly understands where Far Blue comes from, which she showcases in a versatile one hour and thirty one minutes mix.

'Yet, in a stillness a flicker of hope,
a promise of solace, a way to cope.
For even as red skies fade and elope,
new dreams emerge, with boundless scope'

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@manndarin

Instagram.com/farblue_ 
Facebook.com/farblueconcept

A Far Blue concept by Mandarín - 'Red Skies Disappear'

Ari Goldman (Beautiful Swimmers / World Building ) live at Bar Part Time April 5, 2024

Ari Goldman Live @ B.P.T. April 2024

We proudly present to you the 50th Far Blue concept which is created by Tokyo based ambient DJ Chris SSG. We’ve been a fan of Chris’ mixes for quite a while now, so we are more than happy that he took the time to curate this special episode.

‘I sat in the park and watched the sun set. The blues and oranges blend and blur together, the day gently shifts into night. With that experience in mind, I return home and make this mix. The music captures that transitional zone: beats are present, not for dancing but dreaming. The transitions are gentle and simple, allowing for a sense of space and openness. Old and new, the records are joined together by feelings and memories, the past circling back on the present.’

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@mnml-ssgs

Instagram.com/farblue_ 
Facebook.com/farblueconcept

A Far Blue concept by Chris SSG - 'At Twilight'

62번째 vurt podcast는 네덜란드 로테르담을 중심으로 활동하고 있는 딥테크노 디제이 Rosillon의 90분 디제이 세트와 함께 합니다.

Rosillon (Embodiment / Rotterdam)
Rosillon은 로테르담 출신의 바이닐 DJ이자 Embodiment 이벤트의 공동 설립자이다. Rosillon은 다양한 음악에서 받은 영향과 영감을 결합하여 진정성 있고 개념적인 접근 방식을 개발, 청중에게 다가가고 있다. 그는 풍성한 앰비언트 패드와 추상적인 드론 텍스처, 다양한 리듬 등 딥테크노의 여러 요소를 매끄럽게 혼합하며, 바이닐을 사용한 DJ 세트를 통해 이러한 예술적 접근 방식을 아름답고 헌신적으로 전달하고 있다.

@rosillon
https://soundcloud.com/embdmnt

The 62nd vurt podcast features a 90-minute vinyl DJ set from Rosillon, a deep techno DJ artist based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Rosillon is a vinyl only DJ from Rotterdam, and co-founder of the event organization Embodiment. 
Combining influences and inspirations from a wide variety of music, Rosillon has developed an authentic and conceptual approach to reach his audience. He seamlessly blends elements varying from lush ambient pads, and abstract droning textures, to complex and more straightforward rhythms. 
 His choice to DJ using vinyl only fits this artistic approach and allows him to make people more aware of the beauty and the commitment it takes to play this audio format in a digital era.

vurt podcast 62 - Rosillon

Rinse France Podcast

Molly "Digging into my collection - 100% vinyl set - 25 Mai 2024

Regal86 : Oldies & Chicanas (Loops) - 27 Mai 2024

Caleño est un chanteur franco-colombien né à Paris. Son histoire nous emmène de Paris à Cali, en Colombie, son pays d'origine, en passant par des expériences de vie musicale à Barcelone, Porto Rico, New York et Cuba. Caleño nous parlera du label qu'il a créé, Camino Real, avec lequel il prépare notamment un festival sur la Colombie au mois de juillet. Caleño sera accompagné par le producteur et dj @zapapaya_music avec qui ils travaillent sur plusieurs projets dont une collaboration avec le @sextetotabala de San Basilio de Palenque, et le projet de salsa trap et reggaeton, Caleño !

Rinse France Podcat

Sabor A Mi invite Caleño : Musica del Alma - 03 Juin 2024

An ambient set (all originals) recorded at CoSM. 
Featuring tracks spanning the last 15 years.


Support CoSM 

Tipper - CoSM Ambient Set

For the next Far Blue concept, we have Kyiv based artist Vera Logdanidi who has put together her perception of Far Blue. Vera is a skilled producer, but also a beautiful storyteller with her sets. Someone who takes strong responsibility and initiative in the Ukranian underground electronic music scene with Rhythm Büro, which obviously faces big challenges during these difficult times. Traveling to international gigs isn't easy for her either:

"Since the nearest airport is 28 hours away from Kyiv, I have a lot of time for reflection and getting things done during my travels, often in trains or during stops. I recorded this mix in Budapest during a short layover. This mix isn’t about perfectionism, but rather about the mood, embracing the moment, and enjoying the journey. Let this music be the soundtrack to your days and the events they bring"

We feel honored an inspiring artist and person like Vera took the time to craft her interpretation of Far Blue for us, and we're excited to share it with you here.

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@veralogdanidi

Instagram.com/farblue_
https://farblue.bandcamp.com/

A Far Blue concept by Vera Logdanidi - 'Stops and Sounds'

Today we are happy to share with you Bas Dobbelaer’s interpretation of Far Blue. The Amsterdam based DJ and producer is known for his distinct style, floating between energies with odd signatures and atmospheric sounds. 

With Echoes, Bas Dobbelaer takes you on an introspective journey where shifting rhythms and immersive atmospheres intertwine, creating a very deep contribution to the series.

“With this mix I tried to find the deeper layer of certain tracks and not limit myself too much with different tempo’s ranges. If it fits the vibe and helping the flow, it’s probably the right spot.

Creating a mix is an interesting creative outlet to discovering new possibilities and refining the art of setting the tone. Balancing on that thin line with endless opportunities, reflects the perfect capture of the feeling and learnings of today.”

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@bas-dobbelaer

Instagram.com/farblue_
farblue.bandcamp.com/

A Far Blue concept by Bas Dobbelaer - 'Echoes'

We are very excited to share Theef’s perception of Far Blue with you today. After years of work on these productions, he has now compiled an almost 3 hour long mix of his original and unreleased works.

‘Temporal Futures’ drifts through the shadows of time, weaving together fleeting moments of light and darkness. Each track is a glimpse into distant dreamscapes—some soft and ethereal, others pulsing with mystery and edge. From the depths of ambient oceans to the glow of cosmic dancefloors, Temporal Futures unfolds like a journey across forgotten timelines and fictional realities.

“This mixtape came to life while I was back on my island, Crete—a place where time feels slower, yet the landscape constantly shifts around you. The sound of the sea, the wind across the mountains, and the endless open skies seeped into the process. Crete's nature has a way of blending brightness with a sense of the unknown, so I tried to reflect that duality in the music. Some tracks echo the stillness of quiet nights by the water, while others capture the pulse of walking through old city streets or the wildness of the island’s more quiet and forgotten corners.”

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@dj_theef

Instagram.com/farblue_
https://farblue.bandcamp.com/

A Far Blue concept by Theef - 'Temporal Futures'

Next up, we have Amsterdam-based producer and visual artist Tensen Park sharing his perception of Far Blue with us. For this mix, he was inspired by the idea of meandering between more human and emotional songs and more alien/ethereal material. This  has resulted in a beautiful one-hour journey flowing through ambient, electronica, breaks and downtempo.

“I love the idea of zooming out on our planet and humanity. Not too far away, but far enough that you can’t hear the distinct voices anymore; yet close enough to get what it means to be human. Like squinting your eyes so everything gets comfortably vague and blurred together. Emotional, but not identified with stories. Just distorted and subdued visions, mixed with the unknown. 

I tried to give this feeling a place in sound with a bunch of my favorite songs and some of my own creations.”

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@tensen-park

Instagram.com/farblue_
farblue.bandcamp.com/

A Far Blue concept by Tensen Park - 'World from afar'

We’re excited to share the Far Blue perception of Zürich-based Serenne with you today. After catching her live this summer, we were pulled in by the way she blends lush, dreamy sounds with darker moods. While keeping things subtle and immersive, she brings that same energy and depth to this one-hour mix.

“I recently had a conversation with Ben Kaczor, who mentioned an artist I hadn’t heard of before: Hilma af Klint, a Swedish visionary whose work immediately spoke to something inside me. Touched by her paintings, I printed two of her blue-hued pieces — The Ten Largest, No. 1 (1907) and Childhood and Primordial Chaos (1906–1907) — hung them above my setup, and started recording this one-take mix, letting myself drift into the world they opened.

But as I listened back, I found myself entering something else entirely — something that goes beyond those paintings — something deeper, something that transforms. A space beyond sight. That’s where the journey begins for me. And I hope that, for whoever listens, it becomes something personal too. Maybe even a small doorway to something deeper, something invisible… just as Hilma found through her art.

This mix also features beautiful tracks from many dear friends — I feel grateful for each of their creations.”

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@serennee

Instagram.com/farblue_
farblue.bandcamp.com/

A Far Blue concept by Serenne - 'A Blue Beyond Sight'

This compilation is mainly my way of saying ‘thank you’ to Dennis Huddleston, as well as a tribute to his creative output.

clear 
untitled
dream window
siren
reunion
always
stasis eject
seance
another world
geiga
1983
sine dust
find me
revert time
ascension
shadow play / after dark reprise

photo : Bea
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www.3six.net
www.3six.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/3sixrecordings

Saimonse - 36

1)	Reload &amp; E 621 : The Biosphere – 1993
2)	Plastikman : Drp – 1993
3)	Reload : Rota link – 1993
4)	Reload : 1624 try 621 - 1991
5)	Aphex Twin : I – 1991
6)	Aphex Twin : Tha – 1993
7)	The Orb : Little fluffy clouds – 1991
8)	Jedi Knights : The thruth – 1996
9)	Reload : The biosphere (Global communication remix) – 1993
10)Robert Leiner : Out of control – 1994
11)The Black dog : Chase the Manhattan – 1996
12)Reverend’s speech
13)Autechre : Second bad vilbell – 1996
14)Speedy J : Patterns – 1997
15)X-102 : The rings of Saturn – 1992
16)Orbital : Halcyon on + on – 1992
17)A conversation with Ricki Lee Jones – PBS
18)Orbital : Out there somewhere ? – 1996
19)Boards of Canada : Aquarius – 1998
20)Carl Craig : Mind of a machine – 1994
21)Autechre : Lowride – 1993
22)Plaid : Milh – 1997
23)AFX : (CAT 00897-AA1) – 1993
24)L.F.O. : Simon from Sydney – 1991
25)Cmetric aka B-12 : Void / Comm – 1996
26)F.S.O.L. : Smokin japanese babe – 1994
27)Warp 69 : Natural high (Global communication remix) – 1995
28)John Beltran : Collage of dreams – 1996
29)Leftfield : Melt – 1995
30)Quote from 2001 a space odyssey

Ambient Techno Tribute 1991-98

Trackliste:

01) Joel Alter, Henrik Jonsson - Orgelpunkten
02) Mystified - Dangerous Cycles
03) Exocet - Like A Viper 
04) Splatter - Surroundead 
05) Andy Stott - Cherry Eye 
06) Andy Stott - We Stay Together (Part One) 
07) G.H. - Albedo
08) STL - 2 Deep 
09) Mohlao - Luminescent
10) Ochu Laross - Dead Ghost (Linda Swallow Dark Ambient Re-Edit)
11) G.H. - Ground
12) Daniel Half - A Woman and Her Alibi In the Red Light District
13) Andy Stott - Execution

Saturn Mix

2016年のラビリンスにて、日曜朝にプレイしたIshqのライブセット録音音源がこちら。

A recording of Ishq's live set on the morning of September 18th at The Labyrinth 2016.

Ishq in the Rain: Labyrinth 2016

Yuri Boselie, better known as Cinnaman, plays ‘music without borders’. DJ, curator and producer, Yuri is one of Amsterdam’s brightest talents. He hosts a monthly radio show at Red Light Radio and he is part of the Rush Hour Record, the De School’s crew and the Dekmantel ‘s family. His eclectic and hypnotic DJ sets are the perfect soundtrack for each moment. For LiveSoundtracks he prepared an ethereal and melancholic mix.

Interview: http://www.livesoundtracks.net/2017/10/26/cinnaman/

Tracklist:

Vladimir Martynov - Song of morning
Nooten, Pieter & Brook, Michael - Several times 
Morgan fisher - Ice melting
Brian Eno & Harold Budd -  Not yet remembered
Mark Prittchard - Sad Alron
Lury Lech ‎– Musica Para El Fin De Los Cantos
Cluster & Eno - Fur Luise
Владимир Леви, Ким Брейтбург - Не Уходи, Дарящий

Cinematic Tales 01_ Cinnaman

Campfire Stories 28 (Transitions) by @GrandRiver

~ About The Story ~

When reeds are dead and a straw to thatch the marshes,
And feathered pampas-grass rides into the wind
Like agèd warriors westward, tragic, thinned
Of half their tribe, and over the flattened rushes,
Stripped of its secret, open, stark and bleak,
Blackens afar the half-forgotten creek--
Then leans on me the weight of the year, and crushes
My heart. I know that Beauty must ail and die,
And will be born again--but ah, to see
Beauty stiffened, staring up at the sky!

~ Chapters ~

01. Don't Dolby - Cosmokoz - [Gefriem]
02. Locust - More Like Prayer Than Science - [Editions Mego]
03. TV Victor - 100609 -  [Non Standard Productions]
04. Donato Dozzy & Nuel - Aqua 5 - [Spectrum Spools]
05. Ancestral Voices - Eiyani - [Horo]
06. Serena Butler - When I'll Die I'll Go To Heaven Because I Served My Time In Hell [Konstrukt]
07. 33.10.3402 - O Tom Potom S.T. - [L.I.E.S.]
08. Arca - Extent - [Mute]
09. Leo Anibaldi - Evocation (Ooze Drown Mix) - [Cannibald Records]
10. Fjäder - Vintergatan - [Shaded Explorations]
11. Porter Ricks - Polytoxic 2 - [Force Inc. Music Works]
12. Backwords - Tanzania - [OOH-sounds]
13. Brain Machine - Light Space - [Emotional Response]
14. Earten Sea - Our Bloods - [Silent Season]
15. Farceb - Korg MS-20 Mini - [One Instrument]
16. Klara Lewis - Twist - [Editions Mego]
17. Aleksi Perala - UK74R1510119 - [AP Musik]
18. Futuro Antico - Track 1 - [Black Sweat Records]
19. Yotam Avni - Marva - [Stroboscopic Artefacts]
20. Masayoshi Fujita & Jan Jelinek - Waltz (A Lonely Crowd) - [Faitiche]
21. Neel - Travelling On Kepler Dorsum - [Spectrum Spools]
22. Melanie Velarde - Parcel - [Rvng Intl.]
23. Deru - Black Beach (Tape Version) - [Frieds Of Friends]
24. Yair Elazar Glotman - Lamant (Coda) - [Subtext] 

~ Notes ~

Campfire Stories is a mix series by friends of Silent Season. The focus of the series is on storytelling through deeper electronic music. Artists weave together narratives using the emotional characteristics of ambient and techno music.

Thanks to all the artists and labels whose sounds help tell the story.

Thank you for listening.

- - -

www.silentseason.com
info@silentseason.com

Campfire Stories 28 (Transitions) by Grand River

Campfire Stories 30 (Lunar Lodge MMXVII) by Paul Fleetwood

~ About The Story ~

Sometimes the unseen is not to be feared and that those meant to love us most are not always ones who do. ― Leigh Bardugo

@fleet412

~ Chapters ~

This story was translated by an ancient scribe and is told in different ways depending on the culture. The chapters have been lost but the story remains intact. 

~ Notes ~

Campfire Stories is a mix series by friends of Silent Season. The focus of the series is on storytelling through deeper electronic music. Artists weave together narratives using the emotional characteristics of ambient and techno music.

Thanks to all the artists and labels whose sounds help tell the story.

Thank you for listening.

- - -

www.silentseason.com
info@silentseason.com

Campfire Stories 30 (Lunar Lodge MMXVII) by Paul Fleetwood

A transmission through the depths via San Francisco duo Night Sea (@nightseaproject), tracing through subtle rhythms and transcendent soundscapes with expert precision. We've kept a keen eye on how Night Sea are bringing their own vision to our beloved Bay Area scene, and if this hour is any indication these two have plenty more to bring to the table.

Tracklist:
Wind On Water - Eno & Fripp [Island]
The Secret Revealed - Neel [Spectrum Spools]
Nestled In The Lake - Shaded Explorer [Kabalion]
Prophecy - Dino Sabatini [Prologue]
Movement Strobe 1 - BLNDR [Hypnus]
Velato - Claudio PRC [Semantica]
Yavin 4 (Ambient Mix) - Luigi Tozzi [Hypnus]
Velo Di Maya - Voices From the Lake [The Bunker NY]
Ur - Cio D’Or [Telrae]
Junkan (Feral Tibetan Dub) - Primal Code [Hypnus]
Vem - Evigt Mörker [Evigt Mörker]
The Eyes of an Excellent Lover - Varg [Posh Isolation] 
Beyond the Clouds (Reprised) III - cv313 [Echospace]
Ease - Minilogue [Music 4 Your Legs]
Laliah - Mer De Revs II

More from Night Sea:
https://nightseaproject.bandcamp.com/

Sure Thing Mix 51: Night Sea

Dublin-based producer Lerosa is up next as an extra bonus edition in our Mix Series. For this chapter, he takes us back to the nineties with almost two hours of dreamy techno and ambient selections.

Check the interview on Off The Record: bit.ly/BonusLerosa

Phonica Mix Series Special Edition: Lerosa

planet lonely
- - - -- --- -----*
autodestruction. 
whereever u are. 
sublimation. 
i got to hit the streets. 
the blue. 
ta reine. 
familiar light. 
hiphop experiments. 
daemmerung. 
everything is everything. 
done. 
base sweep. 
run from. 
head in the clouds. 
sweet bye and bye. 
piano poem. 
a view from above. 
time goes by. 
geminiden regen. 
rem. 
wonderland. 
dreamland. 
sofarawai. 
end of the world. 
interior renovations. 
where the place for me was. 
meaningless space. 
come closer. 
love.
a lot of freedom. 
loosing touch. 
i'm alright. 
departure. 
find me peace. 
back home.

dj healer - planet lonely

It's with great pleasure to welcome long time dear friend Jonny Nash (@jonnynash) who in 2019 released 'Make A Wilderness' with us (MFM037). Interview (excerpt) down below.

www.musicfrommemory.com

MFM: Hey Jonny, welcome to the series. So, it's already been over a year ago since Make A Wilderness came out. How do you look back on that now? 

JN: In many ways Make A Wilderness marked the start of a new chapter for me, the first steps into new territory - a wilderness you could say! That record was really about exploring a simple question - what kind of sounds resonate with me, and why. I think the record was primarily an exercise in sound, and not necessarily in arrangements or songwriting. I felt it was necessary to open the doors to new sounds in this record, and I feel like I got pretty close to creating the album that I wanted to make. 

MFM: You went to different places to record specific instruments and in certain environments. Why? 

JN: It took me a long time to make the record, not in terms of actually writing the music, but determining what the instrumentation should be. I wanted a finely balanced mix of alien, unfamiliar sounds and organic human sounds, to somehow express a feeling of “ancient future”, the sense of floating in some timeless space that could be millions of years in the past or in the future. I found that the Cristal Baschet, was perfect for expressing this feeling of “deep time”. Capable of beautiful harmonics and also wonderful atonal textures, it was a central part of the album. I contrasted these sounds with familiar instruments such as piano, vibraphone and voice. It was very important to have some sparse elements of voice in the record to somehow keep it grounded on earth. 

MFM: Have you always been that interested in sound and sound sculpturing?

JN: Well, I’m a naturally curious person and I think my brain and also my ears are always developing and learning new things. I think that I am able to hear sound in a different way than I did a few years ago. A big switch from focussing on melody as the dominant element that catches my attention. Of course, melody is still a central element for me but I now spend alot of time thinking about timbre, the colour of the sound and how the distinctive character of a sound sits in context with other sounds in a given composition. New ways of hearing influenced the record and took me to a place where “sound sculpting” was of equal importance as deciding what chords and melodies to choose. 

MFM: You mentioned earlier that the past couple of months your label Melody As Truth got a lot support through digital sales. Does that have effect on your label vision and strategy?

JN: The switch towards digital and especially streaming does undoubtedly have an effect on how I think as a label owner. It is pretty clear that this is an important area of growth and although there are lots of issues with certain platforms and revenue models, I find it important to keep on top of what is going on and try to adapt. In the future I can see the label experimenting more with digital only releases, I think there are interesting areas to explore here. Quiet dynamic music cut on vinyl in 2020 often sounds worse than a WAV file to my ears. I also buy hardly any vinyl myself these days, it is expensive, taxing on the environment and often a form of object fetishism. The other side is that a physical object looks amazing, can sound great, gives full importance to the artwork and design, can be treasured and won’t be lost. So a physical object is almost like an insurance policy for not losing the music too. I guess I’m sitting somewhere in the middle.

MFM: Thanks for contributing your mix. Can you tell us a bit about it?
 
JN: The mix is pretty much a selection of music I have been enjoying or discovered this year. A few older favourites too. I had no idea except to make something that I would enjoy listening to whilst having a walk or reading in the morning.

MFM Mix 020: Jonny Nash

A suitably autumnal mix, dedicated to Facta's favourite DJs of the moment: Sara Mohr-Pietsch and Hannah Peel.

Check out the tracklist on crackaud.io: crackm.ag/37g7hpA

Still Independent. Help us keep it that way: crackm.ag/support

Sunday Mix: Facta

DAYDREMS 2020

A tribute to Jose Padilla who sadly passed in 2020. This was recorded at The Workshop in October 2020. 4 hours of chilled out, laid back goodness!

Tracklist:
1		Aim - Sail (Rae & Christian Remix)
2		Afterlife, Chris Coco - How Does It Feel
3		Mandalay - Beautiful [7"Canny Mix]	
4		Language Lab - Burning Disaster (Groove Armada Bedtime Story Mix)
5		Sisterlove - The Hypnotist
6		Afterlife - Dub in Ya Mind [Beach Club Mix]
7		Double Dee - Found Love (Reprise)
8		Mark & Henry's - Jill (The Making Of...)
9		Paco de Lucía - Entre Dos Aguas
10		The Beloved - The Sun Rising (Gentle Night)
11		Afterlife - Blue Bar
12		Silent Poets - Moment Scale [Dubmaster X Remix]
13		Massive Attack - Protection
14		No-Man - Only Rain 
15		A Man Called Adam - Easter Song
16		Alvaro Vela - Red Island
17		Air - All I Need
18		Nightmares on Wax - Nights Interlude [Original Version] 
19		Moonrock - III Street Blues
20		A Man Called Adam - Estelle
21		Air - Modular Mix
22		Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love
23		Kinobe - Slip into Something More Comfortable (Stephen Hague 2016 Mix) 
24		Rae & Christian - Distant Invitation
25		Marc Antoine - Unity 
26		Seal - Violet 
27		William Orbit - The Story of Light
28		Massive Attack - Be Thankful for What You've Got
29		Penquin Cafe Orchestra - Music for a Found Harmonium
30		José Padilla - Agua
31		Sun Electric - Sundance
32		D*Note - D*votion
33		The Rolling Stones - Rain Fall Down (Ashley Beedle’s Heavy Disco Vocal Re-Edit) 
34		The Police - Voices Inside My Head (Superministry 8AM `Rulin' Mix)
35		The Blow Monkeys - La Passionara
36		James Ingram - Yah Mo B There (Jellybean Instrumental Remix)
37		The Beatles - While My Guitar Gently Weeps
38		José Padilla - Sabor de Verano [the Way Out West Mix] 
39		Joe T Vannelli, Csilla - Play With Vannelli (Tool Pad) 
40		Chicane - Off Shore [Original Version] 
41		Bjork - Play Dead 
42		Leftfield - Fanfare of Life
43		Air - La Femme d'Argent
44		José Padilla - Adios Ayer

A Journey in Balearic - March 2021

“The world is blue at its edges and in its depths... For many years I have been moved by the blue at the far edge of what can be seen, that color of horizons, of remote mountain ranges, of anything far away. The color of that distance is the color of an emotion, the color of solitude and of desire, the color of there seen from here, the color of where you are not. And the color of where you can never go. For the blue is not in the place those miles away at the horizon... Blue is the color of longing for the distances you never arrive in, for the blue world.” 

- Rebecca Solnit from ‘A Field Guide to Getting Lost’
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