Promo set showcasing the sounds I will be playing at Nocturnal Island a week of events in Antigua hosted by Matt Darey full details in the link below.
https://www.mattdarey.com/nocturnal-island

Nocturnal Island promo set

JdV is only one week to present his show alongside Matt Darey in Antigua for the Nocturnal Island party...more info at www.mattdarey.com


Tracklist as follows.-
1)Storgards - Miss U (Jody Wisternoff Remix)
2)Initial Eyes - Running on the Rings of Saturn (Extended Mix)
3)Oliver Schories, Fredrik Ferrier - Heaven (Extended Mix)
4)Krasa Rosa - Road to Shanzhai (Original Mix)
5)Trilucid - One Week Off (RIGOONI Remix)
6)Jan Blomqvist, Mahri - Deeper Grounds feat. Mahri (Extended Mix)
7)DSF - Sousamy (Original Mix)
8)Komashov - Hatchala (Extended Mix)
9)Riko, GUGGA [BR] - Free Fall (Extended Mix)
10)M.O.S. - You Now (Original Mix)

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Mexico City - July 28, 2022

Joie de Vivre - Episode 395 *One week for Antigua with Matt Darey*

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01. Enviado Vida - The Last Phase
02. Soul Engineers - Summer Love
03. Lokovski - Tonight
04. Eonia - Juno
05. Nursultan Kun - Eternity
06. Downpour - Last Scene
07. Gregory Esayan - Tale
08. Meeting Molly - Forever Friends (Meeting Molly 4AM Mix)
09. Nursultan Kun - Mengual
10. pumbum - Ocean Dreams
11. Soul Engineers - Ultraviolet (Lokovski Remix)
12. MaTa - Two Dream Days
13. Meeting Molly - Valley of the Sands

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1 week long music festival hosted by dj Matt Darey in Antigua

day #1 @ Nocturnal Island, Antigua 2022. dj Sean Patrick *Please hit the follow button

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01. Envotion - Turnover (IN5UM Remix)
02. Nick Tave - Matrix
03. SimbaSōl - Digital Realms
04. WADD - Photon
05. Nursultan Kun - Menguala
06. SimbaSōl - Kokopelli
07. Sound Quelle, Referna - Leku
08. Reskide - Summer Fort
09. Jiminy Hop, Reskide - Oceania feat. Ira Key
10. ELSP - Get Out (Pakka Remix)
11. Aleksey Yakovlev - Empty Dreams (Melarmony Remix)
12. WADD - Get Down

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Best of melodic and deep house with artist such as 

Ben Bohmer, Lane 8, Paul Thomas, Yotto, Aly & Fila, Spada, Gardenstate, Matt Fax, Simon Doty, Sultan + Shepard, Standerwick, Datskie,Dylhen, Corren Cavini, Joe Goddard, Tigerblind, Horisone

Daniella Bjarnhof | Melodic Journey | Progressive House

The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

Recording 16-10-25, 11.55.43 am

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Mirage - Cueto (Original - Mix)

Hello,

Hope everyone is fine during this quarantine. I have been busy doing livestreams for the places I regulary mix, so trying to make the most of my time.

Remember that Let's Keep Things Positive includes previously mixed song in Joie de Vivre, so if you have a special song that you really like please let me know.

I wish this episode help you to keep positive...hopefully things get back to normal in the near future.

JdV

Tracklist as follows.-
01)L. Doblado - Lie Alone (16 Bit Lolitas Remix)
02)Matt Darey - Wolf (Instrumental Club Remix)
03)Marsh - 1992 (Extended Mix)
04)Sebastien Leger - Lanarka (Original Mix)
05)Gab Rhome - La Maison (Original Mix)
06)Sons Of Maria - Chimera (Original Mix)
07)Nora En Pure - Morning Dew (Original Mix)
08)Amonita, Makebo - Symphonic Fantasy (Original Mix)
09)Katrina - Mila (Original Mix)

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Mexico City @ Home - April 18 2020

Joie de Vivre - Let's Keep Things Positive Volume V

Joie de Vivre - Let's Keep Things Positive Volume VII

Tracklist as follows.-
01)Choir of Young Believers - Hollow Talk (Jody Wisternoff, James Grant & Lane 8 Remix)
02)Way Out West - Tuesday Maybe (Guy J Remix)
03)Jody Wisternoff - Emochine (Original Mix) 
04)Sultan + Shepard - Tayrona (Original Mix)
05)Rylan Taggart - Petra (Extended Mix) 
06)Jody Wisternoff - Here To Stay 
07)Marsh, Mimi Page - Eu Topos feat. Mimi Page (Extended Mix)
08)Olivier Weiter - Toyger (Mees Salomé Remix) 
09)Jody Wisternoff, Mimi Page - For Those We Knew (Extended Mix)

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Monterrey, Mexico @ Home - May 1, 2020

Joie de Vivre - Let's Keep Things Positive Volume VII

Joie de Vivre is a weekly podcast focus on bringing the best and fresh deep and melodic house, progressive, techno and electronic music from around the globe.

His creator specializes in digging deep into the different genres in order to mix a state of the art podcast every week. 

Joie de Vivre works closely with Matt Darey on his Nocturnal Show, he is also part of Matt Nouveau's label which is called Nocturnal Nouveau.

Joie de Vivre often mix live under the name of  "Joie de Vivre - The Live Set" and you can catch him in festivals, small venues or opening Matt Darey's shows.

You can also follow Joie de Vivre at https://soundcloud.com/joie-de-vivre-the-podcast

For inquiries please contact DJ Joie de Vivre at javobotello@hotmail.com

Thanks for your support!! Peace!!! 

- Joie de Vivre

Joie de Vivre - Let's Keep Things Positive Volume VII

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