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"After Ecstasy, the Laundry"

This mix was recorded using digital and vinyl at home in Echo Park, Los Angeles during the height of a lockdown in 2021. It’s very special to me because I challenged myself to explore a downtempo aesthetic in my selections while still applying my usual affinity for solid foundational grooves fused with deep emotional textures. The title of the mix is ‘After Ecstasy, The Laundry’ – originally the title of a book by Western buddhist philosopher Jack Kornfield, the phrase alludes to that feeling after a particularly uplifting and transcendent experience when you are forced to face that all good things must end. With this mix I hoped to encapsulate that feeling but with a light, uplifting, and more positive essence, reflecting my own drive not to focus on the fact that these ecstatic moments have ended, but allowing them to enrich your life and cultivate the future.

Image credit: Center of the Earth by Fay Sciarra, acrylic on canvas

VPN Radio: Surrealchemistry 2/15/22 w/ SAMWISE

Memory music with binaural beats beta brain waves. Use this super intelligence music for better concentration and focus. Please use headphones for binaural beats.

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Super Intelligence: Memory Music, Improve Memory and Concentration - Binaural Beats Focus Music

@FASTATWORK is gassed to launch our FAST_CAST mix series with a very special b2b set from residents @DJ_SAMWISE and @JUICYKUTZ, recorded live in January 2022 at FAST AT WORK in Los Angeles.

FAST_CAST 001: Samwise b2b Seyer

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Samwise is an LA-based selector / DJ and eternal raver. Known as A&R for Diplo and the force behind his multifaceted house-focused imprint Higher Ground, he is also co-founder and resident at Fast At Work, a forward thinking party series that champions fast – but not necessarily hard – electronic music. While his sets are diverse and unapologetically raw, his sound cohesively elevates strong foundational grooves with deep emotional textures.

Acid Camp Vol. 139 — Samwise

Sam is resident and runs with the awesome Fast at Work party in LA and is known for playing a wide range of genres and tempo's, as we hear in the 10th space•cast. Sam is one of those DJ's who's tunes and sets reflect their personality - pure vibes from start to finish. Enjoy! 

Check more of Sam out here:
https://soundcloud.com/dj_samwise
https://www.instagram.com/salmon247/
https://www.instagram.com/fastatwork/

space•cast 10 - Samwise

Welcome to Episode 201 on Poisonoise Music with this session seeing the return of Chilean based artist LLLIT.

Chilean artist, guitarist, composer, producer, VJ and DJ of electronic music. From a very young age he decided to undertake in the world of Jazz music.
He is currently developing his veins in the world of Techno as a VJ visualist and in the composition and production of his own songs.
The genre and rhythms that influence it are Dub techno, Minimal Techno, Ambient, Experimental, Downtempo, Organic, etc.

TRACKLIST : 
1. Markus Masuhr - Kiew - insectorama.bandcamp.com/track/kiew
2. LLLIT - Relacion Darmica - lllit3.bandcamp.com/track/relaci-n-darmica
3. Kaan Elitok - Orbiting Around You - kaanelitok.bandcamp.com/track/orbiting-around-you
4. LLLIT - Renuncia - lllit3.bandcamp.com/track/renuncia
5. OhmikRon - Broader Spectrum - odrexmusic.bandcamp.com/track/broader-spectrum
6. LLLIT - Reflex - lllit3.bandcamp.com/track/reflex
7. Markus Masuhr - Dnipro - insectorama.bandcamp.com/track/dnipro
8. LLLIT - Reflejos - lllit3.bandcamp.com/track/reflejos
9. Samuel Wallner - Loner - scale-limited.bandcamp.com/track/loner
10. Vadim Bogac - The Journey To The Lake
11. LLLIT - Nu HOM HH - lllit3.bandcamp.com/

Links :
@lllit_3
MIxCLOUD
www.mixcloud.com/lllit_3/lllit-ex…-natural-dj-set/
Spotify
open.spotify.com/artist/0oL7mgftY…F7TcWLCRaZhylybg
IG
www.instagram.com/lllit_3/
YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/channel/UC6wQ3-lBuQLiYK32uUVhHcw
Bandcamp
lllit3.bandcamp.com

Poisonoise Music - Guest Mix - EPISODE 201 - LLLIT

@dj_samwise

For extended Q&A... please visit our website ----> pipipi.life <----

Introduce yourself? Pronouns? Where do you currently reside? 

Hi! My name is Sam aka Samwise. I’m a selector/DJ, A&R, curator, promoter, and eternal raver. My pronouns are He/Him. I’m currently based in Los Angeles, but spend a considerable amount of time in London as well.

Describe your DJ set up in full detail?

My home setup consists of 2x Technics 1200 MKII turntables (internally grounded) as I like to have the freedom to play both vinyl and digital records, an Allen & Heath XONE 92 mixer (sorry to my V10 bbs but team XONE 100p), and 2x Pioneer XDJ-700 cdjs (I prefer having older CDJs for my home setup because they do nothing for you (technically speaking) and force you to play by ear. Ideal for practicing + warm ups.

3 adjectives that start with the same letter to describe your vibe?

Serendipitous
Sanguine
Sassy

Favorite movie and why? 

Darron Aronofsky’s Requiem for a Dream. I love bold, esoteric, analytical films with a dark and preferably psychological tinge. Aronofsky is the best of the best at this in my view, and this film remains his most poignant work. 


Listen to the moment at 45 min mark in your PI mix… describe how it makes you feel? 

This moment makes me feel solid, rooted, and hopeful. For me, recording mixes is a cathartic and therapeutic process that largely reflects an experience that I’ve gone through. This particular mix is really important to me on a personal level because I recorded it shortly after I uncovered a deeply rooted childhood trauma. The progression of the mix echoes the process of integrating this trauma into my life – in other words, realizing the way this has informed my way of living/behaving and how to move forward with the knowledge that it happened. The 45 min mark is the point at which I am able to shift away from being introspective and somber, and towards a newfound ability to be hopeful and rooted again.

What would you like to see in the future for the dance community? 

I’d love to see more musical diversity and openness from DJs, promoters, and attendees alike. I think we made a lot of progress breaking down musical boundaries post-Covid, but we still have a long way towards destroying musical pretentiousness. Dance music is about connection and togetherness in all forms, period!

Samwise - -247˚

Ending 2023 with a very special mix from FAW resident, Carré (@carreo). This was recorded live last month in San Francisco for @clubmoniker at Underground SF.

A message from Carré:
"Someone at the party described my set as 'really high energy, intricate rhythms, & fun tangents' and I truly think that's the best way to sum it up. When listened to this recording I could hear just how locked in I was, and I'm so happy that was captured. Grateful to Club Moniker for bringing me to play SF for the first time, they're the best. P.S. there's a couple IDs from me in there :) "

FAST_CAST 014: Carré

Kicking off 2024 with a mix from Los Angeles based DJ / producer John Bryars (@johnbryars). John is recognized for his broad taste and eclectic style, known for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of euphoric, auditory bliss. 

A note from John:
"I'm excited to share this journey, which includes some unreleased tracks off a collaboration EP from myself and Sevyn, coming soon on AL GHARIB (@alllgharibbb). There's also a forthcoming Schacke (@schacke) remix of 'Devotion' by Pilo (@pilo_zkulptor) and myself, coming out on Boysnoize Records."

FAST_CAST 015: John Bryars

"Trantor is the capital planet of the Galactic Empire, completely covered in metal and densely populated"

In 2021, at the Positive Education festival, Axymt discovered Spekki Webu & Woody92. This set was a turning point for him, as the discovery of these fast mental vibrations opened a new door in his music.
During the 2023 edition of the Ouroboros festival, Axymt had the opportunity to experiment with this style on stage after A Strange Wedding's performance. The session that Axymt shares with us retains the spirit of that moment while incorporating the new discoveries made for this occasion.

First of all, Axymt. is a vinyl collector. His curation mainly oscillate between ambient and deep techno. From Lyon, it’s with passion for hypnotic rhythms and patterns that he creates his sets. Member of several collectives such as Monochrome association, Ouroboros or atmòs sphaîra, Axymt. is well known for his ability to create an immersive atmosphere during his performances. He always looking for create a ritual for listeners, using his music to guide them on a deep inner journey.

Social Networks :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/axymt/
Instagram : www.instagram.com/axymt_/
Soundcloud : soundcloud.com/axymt/
Youtube : www.youtube.com/@AxyTmt/

Tracklist :
01. hyht99 - (No) More Bliss
02. gi - Unreleased
03. Harald Uunk - Drifter
04. Illusive Construct - Resolving
05. Nevraltik - Silent Mechanics
06. Korus - Blower Head
07. Korus - Ufo Travel
08. Korl - Turbine
09. izi-dsp - Artefact
10. Korus & Baarek - Sumerian
11. kvn23 - Reboot
12. Alextrem - Tordu
13. As'teka Nahuatl - Chuta la Chuta
14. As'teka Nahuatl & Dihhel & Lilū - Le Monstre
15. Lilū - Modular Madness
16. As'teka & Lilū - Delir de Teknival
17. Lilū & Dihhël - Scytale
18. Lilū - Fattanza Blu
19. izi-dsp - Final-Program
20. Nebuchadnezzar - RJR
21. Jenda Mikkova - Moonology
22. Cerrot - Refractor

IUFO PODCAST EPISODE 01 - TRANTOR by AXYMT

Next up we have a proper journey of a mix from NYC-based DJ Reid Golden. Inspired by sci-fi soundscapes and world-building, his DJ sets take you on an intentional ride. While he gravitates towards electro and other psychedelic sounds, he makes it known that all genres are fair game. Formerly of Denver's staple party crew Send/Receive, he now resides in New York City as a devoted patron of the metropolis' chugging club scene.

A quote from Reid about the mix:
"this mix is a pseudo slow burn – a BPM rotary of '90s hip hop, psy-tech, jungle, ambient and more"

FAST_CAST 016: Reid Golden

Introducing Dreamrdreamr to the FAST_CAST universe! With a variety of releases under her belt @dreamrdreamr productions showcase a fusion of early melodic rave and with her own personal nostalgic memories of sound. On the dancefloor, Dreamrdreamr will play with sound in a unique way to create mesmerising blends of genres from House, Breaks, Techno, and Jungle with undertones of dreamlike states and euphoria.

A note from Dreamrdreamr about this stellar mix:
"Keeping in mind the labels ethos of fast not hard I have chosen to move uptempo in the 140-160 range. I have tapped into some of my favourite tracks that I have been listening too recently plus some forthcoming and new selects. Starting on some fiery breaks and bass and transitioning through to some blissful and thought provoking jungle blends, the mix sits in the in-between space of emotions."

FAST_CAST 017: Dreamrdreamr

Next up on FAST_CAST we bring you NENE H (@nenetreat) – enjoy two hours of Nene H's incredible set at Fast At Work. This was recorded live on May 3 2024 at Venue MOT in London. 

Berlin-based Turkish-born DJ NENE H has become a powerhouse of Berlin's evolving underground identity–blazing a trail for SWANA, Muslim, queer, and female representation. Whether she's sprinkling trap into a peak-time techno set, or obliterating Berghain in her bridal gown–just when you think you've boxed Beste in, she throws you a curveball that hits you square in the face.

FAST_CAST 018: Nene H

Undeniably demanding, occasionally straining, but often rewarding and invariably reassuring. In nuce, this is the existential rollercoaster rode by anyone willing to partake in this world of merry music we all strive to keep in motion and feed with emotion for the sole purpose of creating some magic moments that, if not wholly life changing, can be vastly mind altering and deeply heartwarming. However, as far as descriptions go and as honest and earnest as these are, descriptions rarely do justice to the most precious aspects of what is involved here. And this engulfs quite a lot of efforts carried out through manifold fronts that happen to find an outlet in this special space that serves as much more than a place for the meeting of forces, it is a catalyst for possibilities, allowing for the collision of intentions and the fusion of visions. Each episode aims at presenting the results of these encounters, all of them widely varied in terms of the rhythms they include and wildly vivid in the scenes they introduce. So, when we have a guest whose artistic presence is as multifarious as Samwise's, the potential for greatness is enhanced. As a gifted selector, he can be heard sharing his musical knowledge and taste at some of the finest festive initiatives around the globe, as well as helming his own Fast At Work events. His contribution to the series is a mind-opening and world-revealing trip across eclectic and ecstatic soundscapes.

Gop Tun 130 - Samwise

The Counselor Full Score - Soundtrack By Daniel Pemberton

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RESIDENTS: @CARREO // @DJ_SAMWISE // @MATTSEYER