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

The next Far Blue concept has been put together by Leipzig based Anna Malysz. An upbeat start, moving into a deep and thoughtful selection with many personal touches such as field recordings and edits: "I have added in field recordings and sometimes edited the tracks on some points, and looked at it like it was a sort of collage. Sometimes I added little details like a breath to a song, sometimes I distorted and layered the tracks until they're unrecognizable. One thing I put in there, for example, is the sound of a hairdryer. I remember being a kid, waking up early in the morning when it was still dark outside, to the sound of the hairdryer by my parents in the bathroom, being snuggled up warmly in my bed."

This mix was inspired by a trip to Madeira, a subtropical island with lush but raw landscape, a giant mossy green rock with spectacular flora in the midst of the forceful ocean: "The mix encapsulates the feeling I had driving through the intensely green-coloured, grey wet rock landscape with rain-hung greyish sky, then eventually driving past a corner and have a breathtaking look at the sometimes ultramarine, sometimes steel-coloured sea."

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@itsannamalysz

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A Far Blue concept by Anna Malysz - 'Ultramaritime'

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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@moduleone_music

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

We are happy to share with you Kooscha’s interpretation of Far Blue. 

“This mix contains some music I was listening to and discovering when I lived in and travelled around Cologne for 3 months earlier this year. Everything that felt like a perfect soundtrack for long train rides and zoning out, looking out into the far blue. Mix was recorded back in my Sydney home. “

As he elegantly fuses dub, minimal and more blissful tracks, Kooscha has created an uplifting experience that truly showcases his mixing and selection capabilities. 

“Are our lives predetermined or are we in control? A long distance train journey into an unknown city feels a certain way. I cannot help but wonder if this is analogous to life itself.”

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@kooscha

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A Far Blue concept by Kooscha - 'Predetermined / Unknown'

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'

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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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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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'

“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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