My set from Halloween Whores in The Lair @ The Metro Theatre.

Halloween Whores - 29th Oct 2022

Chris Schweizer Vs One Phat Diva - In And Out My Scorpion (Chris Gough Bootleg)

Welcome to the start of one of the happiest days I have each and every year.  The beginnings of my live gigs are always a big source of pride and joy for me.  You've heard me mention numerous times before my belief that musical performances should form an unseen arc with a clear beginning that invites the listener in -- comforting and intriguing them all at once.  I conceive all my musical performances with clearly defined "sections" all the while carefully blurring the transitions from genre to genre so carefully that the shifts in energy are subtle and happen subconsciously.  

All that being said...here is the beginning of one of the most special days I'll ever be part of.  Once you listen to this I hope you'll be amazed that some of these songs would have any part of a "dance" party.  I go out of my way to welcome my attendees with chill and loving vibes.  The songs that start this mix aren't necessarily ones you would dance to but they ARE songs that will stir your soul, shake your hips and wrap you in warmth and happiness.  

I open the day with George Ezra "Shotgun"; a quirky indie guitar piece of music that just brings a smile to the face.  A perfect song to open the day.  From there I segued into Craig Strickland "Starlit Afternoon".  Whoa.  This song gives me chill bumps.  Every. Single. Time.  What a perfect song for the day.  If there was every such a thing as a starlit afternoon...this is it.  From there I go into Zac Abel "Be Kind".  LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF THIS SONG!!! Very important message going on here.  Please, seriously, listen to the words.  We need more of this in our world right now.  Zac Abel is our ally and we need as much of him as we can get.  I then mix into Keith Urban "Street Called Main".  Who says I can't play "country" music in my sets (I am from Nashville after all!).  We'll call it country-pop -- and I love it.  This is where I try to carve out a true and genuine style and think outside the box a bit.  From there I want you to zero in on track #9 "Home" by Vicetone.  This song's message is powerful.  The energy is rising and serious and heartfelt all at once.  I always look for messages in my songs and I always want to share them with you.  My gifts to you are sometimes subtle.  Listen.  It's at this point that I begin to bring the energy up ever so subtly.  My standouts from here on are the astounding Nina Simone remake of "Birds Flying High" by Möwe, "Cold Heart" by Elton John and the breathtaking Purple Disco Machine remix of "Hold Me Closer" by Elton John and Brittany Spears to close out the set. 

As always every sound and word you'll hear here (ha!)originated from my heart.  I made an oath with myself many years ago that that would be the case.  And it is my joy and pleasure to share this with you.  I hope you'll feel it, love it, share it.  

From my heart...to your ears...ENJOY. 

#/Artist/Title/Track
01.  George Ezra/Shotgun
02.  Craig Stickland/Starlit Afternoon
03.  Zak Abel/Be Kind
04.  Keith Urban/Street Called Main
05.  Lukas Graham/Fever/Kygo Original 
06.  Kygo/Thrill Of The Chase/Original Mix
07.  Stevie Appleton/What A Life/Extended Mix
08.  R3HAB,VIZE/One Last Time/Extended Mix
09.  Vicetone/Home/Original Mix
10.  Elton John/Cold Heart/Javier Penna Extended
11.  Benjamin Ingrosso/Black & Blue/Extended Mix
12.  Mowe/Birds Flying High/Original Mix
13.  Elton John, Britney Spears/Hold Me Closer/PDM Extended
14.  Me & My Toothbrush/Unbreakable/Extended Mix

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Epic Maui Journey 2023 #1

Welcome to the segment of Epic Maui Journey where I was beginning to ramp the energy up into spine-tingling, foot-stomping anthems.  I started this set off with Paloma Faith's most brilliant remake of "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" by Cass Elliot.  From there I weaved through anthemic house and disco house masterpieces.  My surprises during this set are of course the  "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" but also include the remake of Michael Jackson's classic "Earth Song" by Revival & The GeO Gospel Choir (which was undeniably one of the biggest house music anthems of the last year).  Also included is a breathtaking remix of Betty Wright's "Open The Door To Your Heart".  by Kevin McKay and Barry Harris' brilliant remix of The Jacksons' "Can You Feel It".  Surrounding those centerpieces I also included anthems by my favorite producers KC Lights and Purple Disco Machine.   Everything all put together produced over an hour of music that pushed us into full on euphoric hysteria.  Perfection under the bright and sunny skies.  ;-)

#/Artist/Title/Remix

01.  Paloma Faith/Make Your Own Kind Of Music
02.  Sigala/Rely On Me/Extended Mix
03.  Revival, GeO Gospel Choir/Earth Song/Club Mix
04.  Betty Wright/Open The Door To Your Heart/Extended
05.  Pete Tong/Go Crazy/Life & Soul Project Remix
06.  KC Lights/Girl/Extended Mix
07.  Sigma/Hope/KC Lights Remix Extended
08.  Sugar Hill/The Call/Extended Mix
09.  Xander (UK)/Things You Do (Wonderful)/Original
10.  Dilby, Floorplay/Lovely Day/Original Mix
11.   Ella Henderson/Dream On Me/Roger Sanchez Extended
12.  Bakermat/Temptation/Extended Mix
13.  The Jacksons/Can You Feel It/Barry Harris Remix
14.  Tasita D'Mour/Rise/Purple Disco Machine Original
15.  Junior Jack/Stupidisco/Jolyon Petch Extended Mix

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Epic Maui Journey 2023 #2

This late segment of the day is always one of my very favorite parts of the Epic Maui Journey day. It's the Golden Hour when the beach is awash in that mystical golden light that is nearly impossible to describe.  Because the natural beauty that surrounds us is so mighty and powerful....I believe that this is the hour that it's most important to nail the music selection.  This is the hour where our emotions can be catapulted into rare territory if the soundtrack is perfectly tailored to meet the moment.  Based on what I watched transpire I think I hit that nail on the head.  

I started the set off with Seal "Killer".  I've always been such a big fan of his.  This remix by by Pete Tong & the Heritage Orchestra is rich, warm and familiar.  Perfect.  From there I work my way into "Gratitude" by Above & Beyond feating Marty Longstaff which has turned into one of the biggest deep house anthems of recent.  It could be said that GRATITUDE was one of the themes of our Epic Maui Journey weekend.  Knowing that people have a special love and appreciation for things that they know...this year I decided to do something a little different as we worked our way towards sunset.  Usually I zero in on playing music that I know will send people into emotional overdrive through the beauty of the music and I don't particularly worry about people knowing my songs.  I allow the beauty of the songs to do the heavy lifting to transport my crowds (instead of song familiarity).  However, this year the Spirit told me to take a trip down memory lane -- and so I did.  As the Sun was beginning to put on a majestic show as it worked it's way to the horizon of the Pacific I slipped into some familiar favorites including "Sweet Child 'O Mine",  "Life In A Northern Town", "It's My Life" , "Love Is In The Air" and "Don't You Worry Child".  One particularly powerful moment was when "Life In A Northern Town" came on.  As soon as everyone realized what it was....a swarm of arms went high to the heavens....and the entire beach was united in love, singing at tops of lungs.  Blissful hysteria ensued.  I'll never forget the moment.  

The song that played as the sun slowly descended below horizon was Shallou and Sultan & Shepard "Raye".  I very nearly cried (and I AM crying right now as I type this) as I looked around and watched the crowed linked arm in arm swaying to the music and clapping & cheering as we witnessed the breathtaking sun set.  I couldn't have been a happier man as I watched this happen. And I couldn't be happier to share the soundtrack with you.  PS:  LISTEN TO THIS VERSION OF THE SONG.  It is...EPIC. 

As always, this mix came from my heat and soul.  I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I did making it.  
From my heart...to your ears....

#/Artist/Title/Remix

01.  Seal/Killer/The Heritage Orchestra
02.  Meines/Ajuti/Paradise Beach Extended
03.  Marty Longstaff/Gratitude/Sebastien Leger Remix
04.  Nora En Pure/Altered Destiny/Extended Club Mix
05.  London Grammar/Strong/Judah Remix
06.  Melonia/Sweet Child O' Mine/Extended Mix
07.  Ross Alexander/Life In A Northern Town/7th Heaven Extended Remix
08.  Talk Talk/It's My Life/The Reflex Revision
09.  John Paul Young/Love Is In The Air/Milk & Sugar Vocal Is In The Air Mix
10.  Beth/Don't You Worry Child/Charming Horses Extended
11.  Shallou/Raye/Sultan & Shepard Extended Mix
12.  Xavier Rudd/Follow The Sun/Western Disco Remix

Epic Maui Journey 2023 #5

This is an excerpt from a fun Pop/House set recorded LIVE at my friend Anthony's 50th BDay celebration at the Watermark in Asbury Park, NJ. Happy Birthday Anthony!

LIVE @ Watermark - Asbury Park, NJ| March 25 2023 | Anthony's BDay Celebration

"Under My Thumb" - Hyde Park

I've been planning this mix for months now and so excited about it...so it brings me huge joy to finally get it to you.  

I'll tell you about the influences that helped me create it and then I'll tell you about why I envision it as "Fire Island" house music.  First, the influences.  I was lucky enough to live in Philly during the glory days of clubbing (the 90s). Because of my close proximity to NYC I was going to clubs on a near-weekly basis listening to internationally famous DJs such as Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, DJ BUC (RIP), Hex Hector, Louie Vega, Danny Tenaglia and Morabito to name a few.  I was going to clubs such as Sound Factory, Roxy, Palladium, Limelight and Sound Factory Bar(and of course the Pavilion on Fire Island).  Those DJs were the most influential to me -- and largely molded me and my style of DJing from the very beginning.  So that's a quick bit about where my influences come from.  

About why I envision this music as "Fire Island" house music:  It was almost always a guarantee that me and my friends would stay in the clubs and parties until the very last note rang out -- usually in the wee hours of the morning.  During the Autumn, Winter and Spring the above-mentioned clubs were the places to be.  As the nights turned into mornings the sound would transition to a spin-chilling sound that was laden with pianos, horns and sweeping melodies.  Morning music was a thing and it had a most definite sound.  It was jazz, funk, disco and urban influenced.  During the summertime the center of gravity in New York moves out to the most magical paradise of the Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove.  That same clubbing blueprint is enacted at the Pavilion in the Pines.  I have been fortunate to spend more nights than I can count experiencing that glory.  But it isn't just about clubbing on Fire Island.  House culture is a huge thing on the island.  One can walk the boardwalks at 3PM or 3AM and it is guaranteed that there will be music wafting through the air.  And it's not just any music.  It's *THIS* music.  Because this music is melodic and rooted in "real" music...it is also versatile and perfectly aligns itself with not only early morning clubbing but also lazy days by the pool and on the beach. 

About this particular mix:  I hope you love hearing it as much as I loved creating it.  It's something of a tale of two sounds (that perfectly belong together).  The first half of the mix is made up of stunning piano house pieces. I then transition into a more vocal-centric sound the second half of the mix that is influenced by that jazz, disco and funk that I speak about above.  Every note you hear...started in my heart.  As I always say...from my HEART...to your EARS.  Love.  

#/Artist/Title/Remix

01.  Moon Rocket/Main Piano/Piano & Strings Intro
02.  Wayne Cooper/The Piano Song/Teddy Douglas Remix
03.  Daisuke Miyamoto/Dawn/Original Mix
04.  Danny Tenaglia/The Brooklyn Gypsy/Original Mix
05.  Jo Paciello/The Big Sun/DAN:ROS Remix
06.  Shortcut/Love Like This/Original Mix
07.  Rona Ray/Feel The Groove/Original Mix
08.  De' Lacy/That Look/Roger Garcia & George Calle Disco Lights Vocal
09.  Chocolate Fudge Band/Everything/DJ Fudge Extended Mix
10.   Caio Cenci/Bad Girls/Extended Mix
11.   Gianni Santoro/Going Up/Vibe Mix
12.  Neal Conway/Darlin Darlin Baby/Spen & Thommy's Original
13.  Karen Harding/Free To Love/David Morales Disco Juice Mix
14.  Ferrari & Bergamasco/People Hold On/F&B Club Mix

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Fire Island House Music 9

Take this heart and hear words unspoken
Take these eyes and see through the dark
Take this soul and carry me with you 
You'll be whole and I'll be home

Take this bread and eat of my body 
Take this wine and drink of my blood
Take this song and carry me with you 
You'll be whole and I'll be home
I'll be home.......Carry Me with You 


Carry Me With You

RICK SQUIER - "WORTH IT" - CleverMoon/GameRoomsProductions

Big shout out to Bubbles and Bass for allowing me to play a sunrise set at their wonderful camp, Thursday morning at this years Burn.

Thank you to those who came to dance, see you back in the dust real soon! )'(

Recording

DJ NATE - Bubbles & Bass 2019 (Burning Man)

Recording Engineer @ http://www.facebook.com/CleverRecords

RICK SQUIER - "WORTH IT" - CleverMoon/GameRoomsProductions

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