We are very excited to share with you @christianvoldstad's perception of Far Blue. Christian's mixes that have come straight from the Burning Man Playa, Sisyphos and many other places have intrigued us for years now, and we are proud to have him share his Far Blue concept with us. A real enthusiast of electronic music, blending a focus on the low end frequencies with a melodic, sometimes melancholic touch. This melancholic touch definitely comes out with this interpretation of Far Blue titled 'Lethe', recorded in NYC.

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A Far Blue concept by Christian Voldstad - 'Lethe'

Will you has been an artist we have been really into for over a long time now, and we are very happy that he was intrigued by our concept when we reached out to him. The music that Will puts out there through himself as an artist, or through the work he does at @oleevarecords always hits the sweet spot. This time is no exception, as he has put together his Far Blue concept with such care and emotion.

"Everytime I have a mix I get a little closer to really finding the sound i want to put out. I used to be in a duo and I had to get used compromise. Now I'm doing my own thing I can fully be myself and put out whatever I want. This is definitely me, 100%. If someone wondered what to expect from Will You , this set is the answer.  I was feeling pretty emotional when I started recording this and I had no plan of what I wanted to do or where I wanted to go. I flowed through some pretty deep, percussive house, minimal techno and plenty of rolling acid bits that I would love to play out. The mood and colour of the music just hit the spot and put me in a zone where I couldn't stop. I was hoping to record something around an hour long but it didn't feel right to end it any sooner than I did. I hope a few people stick it out and get to the end, I reckon they'll enjoy it if they do. Big love xoxox"

From today, you can listen to Will's 2 hours, 35 minutes and 15 seconds of his interpretation of Far Blue. Enjoy...

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@willlyou

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A Far Blue concept by Will You - 'I don't know why, I just am'

We are very excited to say that todays Far Blue concept is created by the talented noc:turne. Over the past weeks, noc:turne took the opportunity to reflect on his past summer and translate this feeling into what has become this beautiful one-hour mix.

“The set was recorded after having got the chance to play with and meet a wonderful group of people over summer. These are some of the tracks that, for me, lie somewhere between inspiring and intimidating. It's time to head back to the desk, taking in all I have learnt and experienced, to begin the next chapter. “

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@nocturne_rhc

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A Far Blue concept by noc:turne - 'Social Comparison'

The 22nd Far blue concept is delivered by San Fransisco based DJ and producer Mark Slee.

Mark has taken an interesting approach while creating this blissful mix. The tempo makes a gentle arc up from 120 to 124 bpm and then back down again, mirroring the way the sun bends low over the horizon during a short winter day. From this oblique angle the light glows and glistens. 

So, for the next hour, let Mark take you on a ride which will warm you up for the cold days to come.

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@mcslee

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A Far Blue concept by Mark Slee - 'Winter Light'

For the twenty-third Far Blue concept, we have none other than Joe Miller sharing his perception with us. This one has been long in the making, as Joe has been one of the first artists we were in touch with when we started this project. We have stayed in touch all this time, and always stayed curious for what Joe would eventually put together as his Far Blue concept. After he did a beautiful playlist curation for us back in February, he has now found the time to put his perception of Far Blue into a mix.

"This is a studio mix I put together in Ableton Live at my desk facing west over a busy street just outside Melbourne. You can see the weather changing over the city from here, and I like working into the evening and watching the sun go down, after which a giant Art Deco sign lights up the sky. It's a mix for people in the Northern Hemisphere as winter begins."

Taking a more acoustic and shorter approach with this mix, this is definitely something different than what we've had before. Nevertheless, we feel that this mix once again really hits the spot, and showcases another inspiring side of Far Blue.

"For my friends in the Northern Hemisphere and anyone stuck in a rainstorm."

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@joe-miller

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A Far Blue concept by Joe Miller - 'The Great Cold'

The first Far Blue concept of 2023 is delivered by @boaksi. 

“This mix was recorded digitally and on vinyl in wintery Zürich. It features past and present favourites of mine, as well as future sounds I wish to take the direction of my music into. It is inspired by some of the great memories I had in 2022. I was very lucky to work with many artists that have influenced me for a long time, and I was overjoyed by the moments created together with my friends on project indigo. As 2023 comes around, I hope to continue experiencing these special times.”

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A Far Blue concept by boaksi - 'Blossom'

Philipp Priebe is an artist we have discovered not so long ago, but who has become one of our favorites very quickly. His own productions and his recent 'Apparent Calm Palms' album really hit the spot, and we are super excited that Philipp has delivered the very first live set on Far Blue. 

"This live set was recorded around Christmas 22 in my Berlin flat, after I finished the last bigger project of the year. I thought it would be a nice thing to have a set that suits an early festival evening, with an intimate and emotional atmosphere but still working on a house/dub techno floor, with Transfiguration hitting the set when the sun is setting down and you could already need a rest from all the dust and sweat around you. Afterwards the day unfolds into the night, as the set does as well. It ends with a new track, called Fever Dreams with a slightly theatrical note, wishing you well and waving goodbye until then."

'Lakes bustle with life,
the nights grow short'


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@priebe

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A Far Blue concept by Philipp Priebe (live) - 'Enveloped in...'

Berlin based DJ and producer Soela has been on our radar for a while now. She has been known for her mesmerizing, multi-genre mixes and has released on well respected labels such as Dial, Kompakt and Shall Not Fade.  

“I recorded this mix after a gig in Tresor. I was inspired by it but wanted something relaxing, some non-dance, and warm music with a nostalgic spark. I included quite some different genres as I usually do: this mix is a journey between trippy electronica, ambient, minimal and jazzy house, and neoclassic. I included some pieces by Anton Zap, Lusine, Sven Weisemann, Hania Rani, and Kelela.”

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@soelaela

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A Far Blue concept by Soela - 'Drowning In The Bed'

For the thirtieth Far blue concept, we are delighted to have none other than Alessandro Crimi sharing his perception with us.

Apart from being the founder of the vinyl-only record label waehlscheibe, the Baden based DJ and producer is also known for his stellar productions and elusive, deep sets. For this mix, he has created a beautiful story which starts off with dreamy melodies and dubby grooves, and smoothly progresses into a more optimistic and warmer sound. Making it the perfect soundtrack for this time of the year

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A Far Blue concept by Alessandro Crimi - 'Springtime'

We are excited to present to you this special Far Blue concept, in which, for the first time in the history of the series, two artists express their perceptions together. In this beautiful, one hour and twelve minutes set, Ninze and Bonjour Ben sure sound like a symbiosis you didn’t know you needed. 

“Almost ten years. What started with an internet acquaintance, turned into musical appreciation and then friendship. Similar views and common dislikes. Own principles are held higher than potential success. Deep House matters more than charts. Better slow than fast. Never silence, even though others might not understand. Support, even in rough seas. Once loosing fun, other ideas are needed -  you wanna record something new?" 

Their first set together - a sign of friendship.

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A Far Blue concept by Ninze & Bonjour Ben - 'Der Traum vom Haus'

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Gilles Wasserman has put together the next Far Blue concept. Gilles is one of the co-founders of Delayed, and a very thoughtful selector and producer as well. Last Monday, his stellar album together with Irina Kotik as Moon Patrol came out, and more is to come. For today, Gilles will showcase his perception of Far Blue through a one hour mix, stimulating the feelings of unknown nostalgia.

"This mix was recorded on a beautiful sunny afternoon in May in my living room, using Xone:96 and a pair of Pioneer XDJ 1000, surrounded by plants, overlooking freshly bloomed trees in our neighboring backyards of Park Slope in Brooklyn. I aimed to create an expression of the changing moods of springtime. The mix captures the emotional rollercoaster of an unpredictable and enchanting season. From the rain-soaked intro to the sunny finale, I plan to take you on a journey that captures the essence of this transitional season."

'Do you think you can remember the future?'

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@gilleswasserman

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A Far Blue concept by Gilles Wasserman - 'Future Nostalgia'

Next up, we are excited to have Tom Durston aka Antepop sharing a beautiful 2 hour mix with us. Apart from being the founder of well renowned Inverted Audio, Tom has also been making a name for himself as an excellent DJ and selector. 

For his far blue concept, Antepop chose to use his brand new, analogue rotary mixer to emulsify his deep and dubby records into a silky smooth blend. 

“This is a quintessential deeper than deep vinyl mix from me featuring tracks from artists that I admire. I'd like to think that this mix would be best enjoyed deep underwater, in The Mariana Trench perhaps, music for deep sea explorations.”

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@antepop

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A Far Blue concept by ...

A Far Blue concept by Antepop - 'Deeper Than Deep'

Today we share with you Module One's perception of Far Blue. Besides putting together very thoughtful mixes, Module One is a stellar producer as well. To build his own very personal story, he decided to go all original on his one hour long Far Blue concept titled 'Lost in Translation'. 

"The title of the mix is inspired by the linguistic phenomenon of losing or changing the context due to differences in languages and cultures, but for me that metaphorically relates to music where every listener has an individual perception and is able to hear the things the others cannot."

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A Far Blue concept by Module One - 'Lost in Translation'

This weeks Far Blue concept is created by Irina Kotik. Irina is one of the co-founders of Brooklyn based music platform Delayed, but moreover, she is a very talented DJ and producer. For her interpretation of Far Blue, she has thoughtfully selected music from different parts of her musical spectrum, which has resulted in this beautiful one hour mix.  

“This mix was recorded in my living room in Brooklyn on a hot and rainy summer day with a Xone:96 mixer, a pair of XDJ1000, and two companions: Kaws Blue BFF and What Party Orange. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences by attending many live performances and listening to DJ mixes, albums, and EPs, I amply titled this mix “The Book Of Reminders.” Just as a writer carefully selects words to evoke emotions and memories, I choose tracks that resonate with the essence of my musical influences. From the smooth beats of trip-hop to the dreamy vibes of ambient electronica and the infectious energy of breakbeat, the set invites listeners to explore the depths of my musical journey.”

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A Far Blue concept by Irina Kotik - 'The Book Of Reminders'

For the next Far Blue concept, we have the second live set that has been carefully crafted by Project Indigo's Pango. Inspired by an unclear horizon, with the shades of the blue sky and sea blending, it starts out with feelings of some kind of uncertainty, and later moves on towards more comforting, settled harmonies, much like when the mist clears and the mood is restored.

'I isolated myself in my home studio over two weekends, so I could get lost in Far Blue’s theme. While making the set I always pictured the colour gradient of a faded unclear horizon. I liked the mystery and the disorientation of the idea, yet at the same time the component of water also gave me something more tangible that I could relate better to sound. Through the process of making the set, I couldn't help picturing the mental image being sunnier every time, until it pretty much became a nice day at the beach, where the horizon was quite obvious.'

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@pango-bauer

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A Far Blue concept by Pango (live) - 'Lost & Found'

Today, we share with you Hame’s interpretation of Far Blue. Apart from being a talented producer and DJ we have been lucky enough to know him personally as a very kind and passionate person, and we are happy that he has made this wonderful contribution to the series. 

‘don’t chase the far blue’

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@hame-compathy

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A Far Blue concept by Hame - 'note to self'

For a long time now we have been admirers of Orion's music, which is why we are excited to say that they have composed something for Far Blue. This carefully crafted liveset featuring new materials is a melancholich piece which really captures the Far Blue feeling.

The set was recorded during a storm that hit Milan, and soundtracks the various moods of such a day. Listen carefully, and you hear the wind and rain hitting the windows.

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@technosbnc

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A Far Blue concept by Orion (live) - 'Raging Sky'

For the fifth and final track of the first Far Blue release, we are excited to premiere Aspetuck's 'Luge Lessons' through our own channels. 

'Luge Lessons' is a hypnotic piece that keeps the groove going from start to finish. With this slightly faster track compared to the other four, Aspetuck's quality in deeper electronic music really pushes the track here and gets you floating.

The 'Shared Sense' VA, featuring Aspetuck's 'Luge Lessons', will be out on all streaming platforms on the 15th of November. Purchase will be available through Bandcamp.

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Shared Sense

Luge Lesson

Aspetuck - Luge Lessons

We have been admiring DJ Balduin’s music for a while, which is why we are very happy that he took the time to create the next Far Blue concept. 

Apart from his stellar productions, Balduin is recognized for his profound and creative DJ sets, and this one is certainly no different.

‘I wanted to be anything, but I am haunted by old spirits of my own’

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A Far Blue concept by DJ Balduin - 'Haunted By Old Spirits Of My Own'

For the fourty-third Far Blue concept we have Gråzon who has put together his perception for us. The talented artist crafted a one hour long mix, showcasing his interpretation of Far Blue through his deep and dreamy soundscapes.

In times when blue can be a cold colour and a blue sky can even be freezing, Gråzon captured this season musically. Guided by some warm string to make you feel comfortable.

'Its a long way from the source to the river'

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@grazonofficial

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A Far Blue concept by Gråzon - 'The Source to the Sea'

Presenting the forty-fourth Far Blue concept, we are excited to feature the talented Alex Albrecht. Effortlessly blending organic and electronic sounds, Alex has curated an engaging one-hour mix that encapsulates his take on Far Blue.

'Wishes dance on the breeze, 
In the bower, time finds ease. 
Night sky, a celestial shower, 
Reverie, in this midnight hour.'

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@melquiadesmusic

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A Far Blue concept by Alex Albrecht - 'Reverie'

Sharing a selection of music that has been put together by Lord Of The Isles is something we are beyond excited for. To showcase his perception of Far Blue, he has compiled a mix that conveys a limitless feeling like a far off horizon. Although Lord Of The Isles is an inspiring producer, he decided to take a different approach. 'Mirage Mountains' contains none of his own productions, but he has selected beautiful tracks from other talented artists only such as John Hopkins, Mary Yalex and Our Lady Of The Flowers.

"A limitless far off horizon with texture and noise. A distorted haze of the farthest away places. Making them seem almost imaginary."

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@lordoftheisles

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A Far Blue concept by Lord Of The Isles - 'Mirage Mountains'

For the next interpretation of Far Blue, we have Belgium's Kim Kenis who has carefully weaved together a selection of tracks that represents a more clubby perspective of the concept. Recollecting dance moves. The podcast was made so you could move, as the set was recorded on Kim's home setup when she came back from a night out in Amsterdam. The mood was there, the flow as well. 

We are very much looking forward to having Kim and her flow over on the 24th of May for Pintai x Far Blue at Borisov, but for now we'll be enjoying this glimpse of what's to come.

'Never stop moving'

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@kimkenis

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A Far Blue concept by Kim Kenis - 'Philosophic Paraphrases'

This week's Far Blue concept is crafted by the four friends of the UK-based collective and record label, Simpler Times. This one has been long in the making, and the final result is a truly special mix.

‘Reflections Of Things To Come’ is a carefully crafted hour long journey that showcases Simpler Times take on the Far Blue concept. It is inspired by the idea of reflecting on the past while dreaming of the future.

‘We wanted to do something special for this mix, so we decided to record a set made up of unreleased Simpler Times music. We’ve included some older unreleased stuff that has never seen the light of day before alongside some brand new music we produced especially for the mix. We wanted to combine the old with the new to mirror the concept of the mix.’

'What lies between memories and dreams?'

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@simplertimesuk

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A Far Blue concept by Simpler Times - 'Reflections Of Things To Come'

Today we are happy to share SAL’s interpretation of Far Blue. 

With the mix, the German duo tells the story of a couple who slowly wake up from a dream-like state where everything was fine and realize that it's not working anymore. As the discussions become more intense and end in arguments, they break up and decide to go in different directions and move on, but not without continuing to appreciate each other. 

‘Let’s try to be grateful for what we had together’

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@salsound

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A Far Blue concept by SAL - 'Relationships & Arguments'

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

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

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

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

The next interpretation of Far Blue has been put together by Ben Kaczor. We have admired Ben's music for a long time now, so we're excited to be able to share his peception here. His music, a blend of atmospheric techno, vibrant house and cinematic soundscapes, inspires both introspective reflection and creative expression. His mix is a thoughtful selection of tracks that reflect his feelings when going with what feels right, instead of overthinking a process.

"This is the first mix I recorded in my new little flat, which is close to a beautiful wild garden. It's a one-take recording, which is always the magic key for me. I love to be in the moment and try not to overthink the process. thats why "no meaning, but feeling" is often important for me. You can hear some unreleased tunes by friends and records I bought recently during my travels. I found lots of good records at Yoyaku in Paris, Inverted Audio in London, Remoto Records in Hamburg and my favorite local shop, Plattphon Records in Basel."

Enjoy this one hour and ten minutes of Ben's perception of Far Blue.

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@benkaczor

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A Far Blue concept by Ben Kaczor - 'No Meaning But Feeling'

We are excited to share with you that the next Far Blue release will be out in September. The Watershed EP will see 4 tracks by Hame which will be released both on vinyl and digitally.

Pre-orders can be placed through our Bandcamp and Yoyaku
https://farblue.bandcamp.com/album/watershed
https://www.yy.link/r/fb002/


A1 - I Need This
A2 - Us
B1 - Inner Rumours
B2 - Memento

Hame - 'Watershed' (snippets)

For the second Far Blue release, Hame explores a deeper and organic style while keeping true to his hypnotising rhythms in an emotive context. The EP happens to be a selection of tracks that were made around critical turning points in the artist's life. These moments of change often result in new energy or the realisation to let go, and these feelings tend to be fruitful for new musical inspiration.

Hame's 'Memento' is the final track and final premiere of the EP, which will see its official release in September.

Pre-order at: 
hame-compathy.bandcamp.com/album/watershed
www.yoyaku.io/release/hame_watershed_fb002/

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Watershed

Hame - Memento

“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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