In The Coconut Grove

It’s the genre that isn’t a genre. The term ‘Balearic’ rather refers to a certain vibe and a specific approach to DJ’ing that somehow encapsulates the sun-drenched and free-spirited feel of Ibiza. Originating from the late 80s when a group of local DJ’s made the island’s cosmopolitan summer holiday clientéle dance to a truly eclectic soundtrack, where soul, funk and acid house records would rub shoulders with artists like Sade, Chris Rea and The Cure – all within the same DJ set.

It was a massive inspiration for some of the key people that went on to shape UK club culture around the same time. Well, truth be told, together with discovering another of the island’s hidden gems, the ecstasy pill. But that’s another story.

This mix is all about the biggest Balearic classics of that period. A number of the most pivotal tunes that were staples in the record bags of pioneer DJ’s like Alfredo Fiorito, Jean-Claude Maury and Leo Mas back then. Three hours of music, starting off very laidback chilling at a secluded beach at midday and then gradually warming up for the wee hours on the dance floor.

TRACKLIST:
Ramp – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
Antena – Camino Del Sol
Warp 69 – Natural High (Global Communication Remix)
Mental Generation – Café Del Mar
Strange Cargo – Water From A Vine Leaf
Saint Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your Heart (Andrew Weatherall Mix – Short Edit)
Voice Of Africa – Hoomba Hoomba
The Cure – Lullaby (Extended Mix)
Izit – Stories
Donna Summer – State Of Independence
Carly Simon – Why (Extended Mix)
Grace Jones – La Vie En Rose
Paco De Lucia – Entre Dos Aguas
Herb Alpert – Rotation
William Pitt – City Lights
Sade – Paradise
Penguin Café Orchestra – Music For A Found Harmonium
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly – Twilight
Tullio De Piscopo – Primavera (Stop Bajon)
The Orb – Little Fluffy Clouds
Enya – Orinoco Flow
Elkin & Nelson – Jibaro
Chris Rea – Josephine (French Edit)
Mandy Smith – I Just Can’t Wait (The Cool and Breezy Jazz Version)
The Blow Monkeys – La Passionara (12” Version)
Don Carlos – Alone (Paradise Mix)
The Beloved – The Sun Rising
A Man Called Adam – Barefoot In The Head (Return To Pacha Mix)
A Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray
Sueño Latino – Sueño Latino (The Latin Dream Mix)
Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives (Sauna Mix)
Raul Orellana – The Real Wild House
Djum Djum – Difference
808 State – Pacific State
Sabres Of Paradise – Smokebelch II (Beatless Mix)

Balearic Basics

A gentle and warm re-vibe of Jesus Loves You's amazing ballad from 1991.

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Jesus Loves You - I Specialize In Loneliness (Ken Avalon's Balearic Re-Vibe) [FREE DL]

Classic 7 Samurai edit of the Black hebrew 45 from 1980 that never left my bag since it was released back in 2008.
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SONS OF KINGDOM modernization (7 Samurai disco take one)LIMITED FREE WAV D/L

New release, new hero, new journey. This time we are packing our virtual suitcases for Helsinki, where the proven master of slow disco lives, an expert in groove and dance house music. Roberto Rodriguez aka Manolo. This iconic character has been in the business for over 30 years, with over 50 releases and 60 remixes on major labels. And this is one of my favorite modern musicians, whose music I want to introduce you to today. Let's go...

Ps. A special request - send your hearts to the master in the comments and on his personal pages in social networks - he is worth it!

1.	Roberto Rodriguez – Thaumatrope
2.	Manolo – Phobos
3.	Manolo - Paseo Maritimo
4.	PothOles - Chauma (Manolo remix)
5.	Roberto Rodriguez - Mustat Varjot 
6.	Manolo - Amalfi Drive
7.	Roberto Rodriguez – Venus
8.	Monitor 66 - Triscuits (Roberto Rodriguez Dub)
9.	Roberto_Rodriguez – Saved By The Bell
10.	Roberto Rodriguez - I Believe In You
11.	Dorsia - Ghana (Roberto Rodriguez Remix)
12.	Kito Jempere - Do You Know Me (Roberto Rodriguez Remix)

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Tracklist:

1. Lillian Alexander - A Dream Without Yo
2. Starcrost - False Paradise
3. Flora Purim - Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly
4. Cesar Mariano & CIA - Metropole
5. Gary Bartz - Music Is My Sanctuary
6. Elayne Starr - Night After Night
7. The Pretenders - A Broken Heart Cries
8. Patrice Rushen - Haw-Right Now
9. The Kevin Clarke Group - Funky Monkey
10. S.O.U.L. - Burning Spear
11. Joe Thomas - Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again)
12. Invaders - Latin Lips
13. Young Disciples & Co. - Crumbs for the Table
14. The Four Of Clubs - Funkity
15. Soul Revival - Do What You Gotta Do
16. Joe Hockaday and the Soul Bandits - Bump It
17. Seeds Of The Earth - Planting Seeds
18. Amanda Lear - Fashion Pack (Studio 54)
19. Testimonial Singers - Greater Love

Funk and Beyond Radio Show (Apr.09.2024)

Super FU are back with the first single from their forthcoming long player 'Physical Sounds', featuring some heavyweight remixes to get things moving.
 
The original is a perfect blend of disco, funk, pop, and acid house. Rock-solid beats, analogue bass, searing strings, and all kinds of synth action blend seamlessly with live instrumentation. Paul Withy and Sarah Lazenby trade melodies as the chorus swoops for a mid-tempo end-of-nighter.

The Dub strips out the pop and instrumentation but ups the psychedelics. Deep, trippy and electronic, it takes a hypnotic journey into a world of dub and balearica.

Next up, Craig Bratley brings the pianos front and centre, working the riff that comes off like Marshall Jefferson on downers. The vocals repeat as the track builds to chug and weave to the acid; cue smoke, strobe and dancefloor mayhem.
   
Finally, Leo Zero dubs the disco and rolls with the funk. Once again, the song shows it's strength is as it blends with the piano for nu-disco heaven!

Dicky Trisco: "Craig Bratley mix bloody rocks!"

Alice Palace: "Absolute quality from Super Fu, have always loved the 12 inch dub, so glad its getting a release into the wild :-) Craig and Leo's remixes are the icing on the cake!"

Fingerman: "Heavy vibes here! Leo Zero's mix and the dub are class!"

Robot 84: :"All sounding good, very hard to pick a winner, Leo and Craig's mixes doing it for me:"

Siren (Leo Zero Remix)

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Été infini #39 - Gare du Nord invite Hugo Moreno (LA KOLLECTIVE)

Fin du mois d'août et les derniers rayons de soleil nous viennent d'Ardèche : Hugo Moreno, membre fondateur de La Kollective, s'empare de notre train enchanté pour nous offrir un voyage estival qui vous rappellera les longues soirées d'été. S'y mêlent une house planante et mélodieuse doublée de quelques pincées d'italo bienvenues. On vous invite bien évidemment à embarquer pour profiter des dernières lueurs de notre saison préférée !

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Été infini #39 - Gare du Nord invite Hugo Moreno (LA KOLLECTIVE)

🎶 This is part of my 20 year legacy portfolio (under aliases) of live mixes (including vinyl) to make the classics live again!..my music style comes from blending sounds that normally wouldn’t live in the same space or time - I love taking familiar groove tracks and reimagining them with new energy, whether that’s through creative sampling, stems, adding beats, unexpected transitions, or layering vocals over completely different instrumentals - see my track list here: https://soundcloud.com/ch_risk_1   I hope you enjoy the vibes and please share it across all generations, so everyone can join in my New Groove! 🎶 💞

Limerick's Love ❤️ Lives DJCK Remix Edit

Dont stop - let it go [mixtape]

Many thanks to @oloffolo fopr his latest exclusive mix for AOR Disco. 

Track list  at: http://www.aordisco.com/2017/04/aor-disco-spring-mix-by-dj-shmeejay.html

AOR Disco

AOR Disco Spring Mix by dj ShmeeJay

welcome visitor!
this little haven here  is basically   playground for my everlasting Vinyl Archaeology odyssey arround the world. Spiritual World Jazz, Disco Reggae, Brazilian Boogie, Cuban Funk,Jesus Disco, East European Modal Jazz, Afro Synth ...I´d like to go deeper in the game.mixtape style.

ATCQ, Moodyman,Theo Parrish,Larry Levan, UR,quality Deep House, Marvin,Stevie..I love & spin ya all in the clubs for more than 2 decades now,but here´s is my private space to share some different sounds & inspirations...and off course some new productions:
pl note: 
7 Samurai = Marc Frank & Tom Wienland
Sound Voyage = Niko Schabel & Tom Wienland
Panoptikum Arkestra = Marc Frank & Tom Wienland

see the sun!
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SONS OF KINGDOM modernization (7 Samurai disco take one)LIMITED FREE WAV D/L

Tom Wienland (Sound Voyage ,7 Samurai, panOptikum)