GlamCocks after glow . June 2022 . Fire Island Pines . Sandbox FIP . Joe D'Espinosa & Xtian

PART 2: Fun Tea . Fire Island Pines . Pool Deck . July 23, 2022 . Joe D'Espinosa

Confection Cooking and will be served....

Ring My Bell (Lukesavant Demo Concept) **LONGER**

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

Such an honour to have been trusted with closing this year’s Mardi Gras Party by playing the sacred forecourt sunrise set.

If you were able to stick around, thank you for dancing and sharing in this special moment. If not, fair. Here's the first hour of my set. Enjoy ❤️

TRACKLIST:

Aretha Franklin - A Deeper Love (C+C Music Factory Mix)
Clivilles & Cole - A Deeper Love (A Deeper Love Mix)
Cajmere, Dajae - Brighter Days (Marco Lys Remix)
Armand Van Helden, Kideko - The Fire (Melé Remix)
Ralphi Rosario, Shawn Christopher - Menergy (Ralphi's Space Disco Club)
Evelyn Thomas - High Energy (Almighty 12 Definitive Mix)
Cevin Fisher, Loleatta Holloway - (You Got Me) Burning Up (Triple D Mix)
David Fesser - How We Feeling
Mambo Brothers - Discoteq
Freemasons - Love On My Mind (Full Intentions Club Mix)
Michael Gray, Kelli Sae - MacArthur Park
Candi Staton - Hallelujah Anyway (Director's Cut Signature Praise)
David Morales, Elle Cato - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

Mardi Gras Party 2023 - Sydney WorldPride Sunrise Set

Recorded LIVE at Oscar's in Palm Springs, CA on February 19, 2023 as part of the Flagging In The Desert 2023 weekend.

DJ Randy Bettis presents: Oscar's World-Famous Tea Dance

DJ Randy Bettis presents: Oscar's World-Famous Tea Dance (Disk 2)

A set heavily inspired by the Mushroom Kingdom event I played on July 1st 2023 in Fire Island, NY - Unfortunately I didn't record my set so I retraced my steps and took a few liberties slightly editing the final setlist.  Here is Part I- Enjoy

Summer Night City / Too Much Music
Famous
Rollercoaster / Kids
Relight My Fire
Lottery
Coconuts
Lay All Your Love On Me / WAP
Regarde-moi
On My Mind
Get Lucky / Funkytown
Barbie Girl
Rush / Rhythm Of The Night
Padam Padam
Fly Robin Fly
No More Tears [Enough Is Enough] / Bad Company
Our House
I'm Watching You (So Many Times)
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
Big In Japan / Substitution
Go Your Own Way
Man Problems / Gimme More / Gimme Gimme Gimme (A Man After Midnight)
Souvenirs
I Turn To You
I Used To Be In Love

FROOT FALLS : Mushroom Kingdom Level 1

July was a wonderful month for many of us.  Wonderful, exciting, but also emotional, overwhelming...maybe even perplexing at times.

So I've taken a step back here.  Still a happy sound, still a great beat, but a bit more thoughtful, relaxed. Not evoking a perfect day...perhaps just a good day.  Good days are underrated! 🙂

This mix is dedicated to DJ Brian Norwood.  Not just for his great music, which has gotten me through the toughest of times; but for his kindness, encouragement, faith in people, and his sense of humor.

If you are not following him (how could that be though?) please rush right over and do so at https://soundcloud.com/dj-brian-norwood!  You will not be disappointed!

(and if you like my music, I'd love it if you share or repost this!)

Photo credit: Kamran Abdullayev on Unsplash

1. Kinda Love (Extended Mix) - Richard Judge
2. Together (Original Mix) - Nicolas Soria
3. New Day (Original Mix) - VICTHOR
4. Marula (Extended Mix) - A.M.R, Robby East
5. Under Trees (Original Mix) - Yotto
6. Blue Horizons (Original Mix) - Peter Mac
7. Sea of Mazunte (Hugmonster Mashup) - Yves Murasca, Meines vs. Peshta Gora 
8. Let The Music Guide You feat. Alec Sun Drea (Original Mix) - Mark Picchiotti
9. Power Over Me (Extended Mix) - Tailor, Mees Salomé
10. Serenity (Original Mix) - Double Touch
11. By Your Side (Original Mix) - Nicolas Soria
12. Pray for Rain (Oliver Moldan Extended Remix) - MOGUAI
13. As The Stars Fall (Original Mix) - Awka, Baya
14. Giving Up On You feat. Lewyn (Extended Mix) - Falden, Lewyn
15. Walk Away (Original Mix) - VICTHOR

A Good Day - Organic House & Happy Vocals

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DJ Joe D'Espinosa has had a passion for discovering and sharing music since a very early age. Even as a teenager he would bring his records and turntables to parties to play music for friends. His first residencies were in the gay nightclubs of Boston in the nineties. His style has evolved over the years as tastes have evolved, and he's had many different phases to his career including having been a regular at the Pavilion on Fire Island in its nineties heyday, The Saint at Large in New York, Magnitude and Real Bad in San Francisco and countless other major event weekends on the gay party circuit around the country. 

You can regularly catch Joe in Brooklyn at House of Yes, including their epic annual Halloween event, City of Gods. He still regularly spins in New York, on Fire Island and makes occasional guest appearances on SiriusXM's Studio 54 Friday night show. His style is crafted to elicit joy and community, merging disco grooves and funky house sounds for soulful, melodic and uplifting journeys on dancefloors and in podcasts.

GlamCocks after glow . June 2022 . Fire Island Pines . Sandbox FIP . Joe D'Espinosa & Xtian

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