Tahanan Friday mix

Lee's birthday party in 2018, we were drunk, having fun, partying with friends and playing music.

Going through my old laptop and I found this. Pat recorded it and sent it to me years ago and I didn't do anything with it. 

Hope you enjoy the show.

TASCAM DR-05

Lee Clarke and Pat Bedeau - Lee's birthday 2018

Thanks to Joe for providing this awesome promo mix for our upcoming party on Friday 8th April. Joe has supported us since the start and an all round top bloke and DJ. Really happy that he is making his Tahanan debut in April, don't miss out on this mix or his appearance at Tahanan on Friday 8th.. Enjoy x

Joe Thompson (DJ Sly) Tahanan Promo In At The Deep End

This week's mix comes from a Tahanan favourite and good friend DJ Warm Up - Peter Mcaffery. This is a live recording of a mix he did for us a few years ago that has sat in the vaults. 
Macca's style is deep and dubby with a head bopping groove. 

There is plenty more to come from Macca, with plans to put some of his tracks out on vinyl over time.

DJ Warm Up Tahanan Mix

Resident Chris Brabrook revisiting one of our favourite era of house music. Late 90's early 2000's when the music coming out of the West Coast of America was awesome, labels like Siesta, Doubledown, Tango and Maya ruled the sound system.  The sound was funky, trippy and deep but over time kind of fizzled out.  Hope you enjoy this little snap shot in time.

WestCoastShiittt

Friday night mix comes from one of our regulars and very good friend Terry Francis.

This mix was recorded live at Tahanan @ Herd, Bedford

Good People, Great Music

Tahanan  - Terry Francis live at Herd, Bedford

Tahanan residents Lee Clarke, Ashley Roberts and Chris Brabrook playing at Herd, Bedford. 

This was recorded on 30/06/2018.

Lee Clarke, Ashley Roberts and Chris Brabrook @ Herd, Bedford - Tahanan

From the archives, the very first Tahanan podcast originally publish January 2013. This is a mix from Tahanan resident Chris Brabrook, bringing us a deep funky blend of top quality house music.
Tracklisting -
1, Dan Ghenacia - Da Doo Da - Apolliona 
2, Hans Thalou - And I - Fresh Meat 
3, Losoul - Raw Beauty - Playhouse 
4, Mirco Violi - Cabello - Hypercolour (Chris Carrier Mix) 
5, Johny Fiasco - Soundz - Klassic Fiasco 
6, Jimpster - Get a Hold on Your Soul - Freerange 
7, Gwen Maze + Jeff K - Want You Back - Silvernetwork 
8, Dubfound - Nutria - Plant 74 
9, DJ Terry - Twi - Ces - Freek n Chic 
10, Mateo & Matos - Want You Tonight - People that Make Music (Natural Rhythm Mix) 
11, Javi Bora, La Vinyl & Melohman - Destruction - Off Records 
12, Amir Alexander - Gutter Flex - Argot Records

Tahanan podcast one - Chris Brabrook

From the archive, this podcast comes from Back to You and Leftback owner Dudley Strangeways. Originally published April 2013. Good People, Great Music
Tracklisting
1) Lawrence "Tangled Track" (Smallville) 
2) Dudley Strangeways "Talkback" (Unsigned) 
3) Dudley Strangeways "Tally Man" (Act Natural) 
4) Lee Clarke "Panther Play" (Unsigned) 
5) Leif "Cirumstance 4" (Ornate Music) 
6) Robin Ordell "Please Police" (Eklo) 
7) SmallPeople "Ninja Restaurant" (Running Back) 
8) Adryiano "Toujours" (Saft) 
9) Timmy P "Fo Weal" (Love Not Money) 
10) Ejeca & Chamboche "Feel The Love" / Dudley Strangeways Remix (Delayed Audio) 
11) Dudley Strangeways "Kudos" (Klasse Recordings) 
12) Inner City "Big Fun" (Virgin)

Tahanan Podcast Three - Dudley Strangeways

From the archives, originally published June 2013

1. Kaspar - Nocturnal Dialectics (4lux Black) 
2. Lee Clarke & Dudley Strangeways - Untitled, unmixed and unmastered (Tahanan) 
3. YSE - Save it for later (City Fly) 
4. Shade - All Alone (Silver Network) 
5. Kasper - Both Of Us (Esperanza Records) 
6. Calvera - New Born '79 (Deep) 
7. Detroit Swindle - Brotherman (Freerange) 
8. Kyodai - Moving [Breaking part2] (Local Talk) 
9. Calvera - B-Side (Deep) 
10. Kelvin K - Good 2 U Yeah (Amenti) 
11. Burnski - Lost in the Zoo [Martinez Brothers] (Saved) 
12. Scoper & Bubba - I'm Satisfied (Classic Music Company)

Lee Clarke Tahanan Podcast Archive

It's been a while since I've been on my decks, and even longer since I recorded a mix.

Tracklisting
1. Genius of Time - Taurindo Suffle - Oath
2. Melchior Sultana - Dogma - Oath
3. Mike Nasty - Journey - Nasty Music
4. Vince Watson - Forever - Everysoul
5. Laroye - Be The Change [The Moody Dub] - Freerange Records
6. Fred P - Energy Cloud - Frank Music
7. Seven Davis Jr - Birds & Bees - Secret Angels
8. Rune Sibiya - Trust In You [Main mix] - Rogue Decibels
9. Franck Roger feat Jovonn - Remember [Rocco Rodamaal Underground Mix] - Real Tone Records
10. Tuccillo - It’s Not Over - Nu Groove Records
11. Milton Jackson - Closure - Freerange Records
12. Fritz Wentink - Double Man [KiNK Remix] - Clone Royal Oak
13. Hipp-e - More To Come - Gabu Records
14. SRVD - Elevate - Rekids
15. John Berg - Stabs - Room With a View

Mixin at home Feb 23

Mixin At Home - Down But Not Out

May 2014 introduces Jeff Craven to the Tahanan family. 

Very few people can make a claim to success like Jeff Craven. As DJ and Label Owner, he has left an indelible mark on the world of Dance Music. His format and business model for the great Large Music has been copied many times over, a fact that Jeff wryly considers to be "the highest form of flattery."


Jeff Craven began spinning records in the summer of 1988 while a student in St. Louis Missouri. His format then was always eclectic, playing alternative records from bands like Front 242 and Nitzer Ebb with the occasional House record thrown into the mix. Jeff's love of Chicago House eventually took over, however, and he moved to Chicago in 1990.

While making the rounds as a DJ in Chicago clubs during the early 90’s, Jeff found that many Chicago House music artists were struggling to have their music heard. Jeff started his own record label, Large, to feature this fresh crop of Chicago talent. With an artist roster including such luminaries as DJ Sneak, Roy Davis Jr., and DJ Rasoul, Large Music soon became the most prominent and influential House music label in the universe. 

Large Music’s shining rise to commercial success came in the fall of 1998 when Roy Davis Jr.’s hit single “Gabriel” hit the UK Pop Top 20. A slew of hits followed after that from Kerri Chandler, Miguel Migs, and newcomer Dennis Ferrer. Throughout this period, Jeff maintained a street level credibility with Large, releasing classic records that continued to push the underground sensibility of House Music. 

As a DJ, Jeff has played all over the world including Germany, Canada, France, England and Sweden. He was the opening DJ for jazz legend Herbie Hancock in Stockholm, and has played alongside Blue Note recording artist St. Germain at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. He has also appeared in almost every major club in Chicago including Smart Bar, Red Dog, Zentra, Spy Bar, Big Wig and Lava Lounge. Jeff has appeared on numerous radio programs including London’s infamous Kiss FM, Radio FG in Paris, and Chicago’s very own Q101. His DJ style has been described as “soulful” and “jazzy” with a slight influence of techno.

Tracklist

1. Nacho Marco- Middays- Madhouse Promo
2. Homero Espinosa- Give It To Me (Fred Everything Remix)- Moulton Music
3. Giom- The Move- Nu Jaxx
4. Deejay MiMMo- Together (Roland Nights Remix)- Deep Deluxe Recordings
5. Lars Vegas & Cleavage- Grace- Toolroom
6. Ross Crouch- You and Me- Body Rhythm
7.  Abstract Source feat. Elliot Chapman- Day To Night (Deep Future Remix) - Large Music Promo
8. Deeplomatik- The Promise Land- Salted
9. Copy Paste Soul- Monday (Audio Jack Remix)- Gruuv
10. OOFT!- B. Whistle Time- Foto Recordings Promo
11. 6th Borough Project- Home Alone- Instruments of Rapture

Good People, Great Music

May 2014 Podcast - Jeff Craven

Since the pandemic, I haven't been as active with music. I haven't been pushing myself for gigs, I haven't been buying as much and I haven't had the energy. During lockdown I did a couple of livestreams, then became a dad which took priority over anything else. 
I have been buying music over time, but I haven't had the time to listen to what I've bought, and I haven't been gigging as much which means I haven't had the same motivation to play the new music I've bought, as a result, I have become a bit out of touch. 
I managed to get some time to go on the decks at home, but instead of learning the newer stuff, I decided to go back to the drawing board and play music I'm familiar with, but also in the hope of giving me that inspiration to take notice of my music selection again, and also get out there some more and at least record some more mixes.

Hope you enjoy this mix, it was completely off the cuff, unplanned with the mistakes left in it.

Good people, great music.

Mixin at home - vinyl mix

February's Savoir Faire Musique's podcast was mixed by me. I felt very honoured when I was asked to record this mix. It coincides with my release Mindop's Bounce on the same label.

Track list
01 - Lee Clarke - Dub Movement - Zwilling Records
02 - Soulsway - Quality of life (Soul minority) - Savoir Faire Musique 
03 - Lee Clarke - Mindop's Bounce - Savoir Faire Musique 
04 - Thatmanmonkz -Girl I Know it - Delusions of Grandeur 
05 - Mountal - Would You Be Mine - Large 
06 - Lenny RX - Evening Sunrise (Joeski) - GFY Black Label 
07 - Sek - Drumz 'n Groovez - Swift Lab 
08 - Jay Tripwire - Prospect Zero - 1trax 
09 - Dachshund - Ting Gruuv Deh - 8bit 
10 - Itamar Sagi - invisible key - ovum 
11 - Jay Tripwire - Angular Abstraction (Loquace remix) - k101 music 
12 - Massimo Cassini & Hunzed - Bones - Surface 
13 - Dachshund - Crate Digger - 8bit

Savoir Faire Musique Podcast

Classics 30 minute mix

This is a mix put together when I was going through music I have been sent. 

Tracklisting
1 - Lavan - Everything
2 - Cay Taylan & Deliman - Feelin Good (Dub)
3 - Yoshi Horino - Don’t You
4 - Yuu Udagawa - We Become
5 - Intr0beatz - On My Own
6- Ruff Stuff - Deep Driver
7 - Luca Ferrand & Selva - Bona Fide
8 - Tiptoes - Do U Like Dis
9 - Ralph Session - Move To The
10 - You Udagawa - Radiance (Atjazz Floor Dub)
11 - Demuja - Backwards
12 - Intr0beatz - Get It On
13 - Dudley Strangeways - Depin

Mixin at Home - Promos mix

Here's a guest mix I did for Steve H's radio show on Undergroundhouse.tv includes tracks from Makvillian, Dudley Strangeways, Sek, Jamie Trench and many more.

Lee Clarke - UGHTV

To celebrate the birth of the new label Tahanan, Sek has included a free download to the Drunk Yoga ep which is coming to all download shops on 21st February. 

Mastered by Play Mastering 

Good People, Great Music.

Drunk Yoga ep

Sek - It's The Mornings That I Hate [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Sunday Afternoon Hip Hop

A 3 hour mix I did for Lost in House show, streamed on 11th March 2018.

Give them a follow here https://soundcloud.com/lost-in-house-1

Lee Clarke On Lost In House 11 - 03 - 18

Next installment on the Tahanan label, coming soon on vinyl. 

Will be available on www.deejay.de and other record shops worldwide.
There will be a limited 200 press of this release, with remixes from James Benedict and the Wheel Man, plus another original track from Lee Clarke called Mind Control.

Released June 2018

Mikio Kenzo ep

A1 - Lee Clarke - Mikio Kenzo Clip

B2 - Lee Clarke - Mind Control

Original from Lee Clarke
Will be available on www.deejay.de and other record shops worldwide.
There will be a limited 200 press of this release
Released June 2018

B2 - Lee Clarke - Mind Control Clip

B1 - Lee Clarke - Mikio Kenzo remix from James Benedict

https://soundcloud.com/dj-james-benedict

Will be available on www.deejay.de and other record shops worldwide.
There will be a limited 200 press of this release
Released June 2018

B1 - Lee Clarke - Mikio Kenzo - James Benedict Remix Clip

Been a while since I made some tunes, here's a clip of my new one.

Lee Clarke - Baba Yaga Clip

Promo mix for the forthcoming Tahanan party, enjoy.

Tahanan promo mix

I've found an old hard drive which has a lot of my old tunes and mixes, I will post them up with the story behind the mixes (if I can remember them)

An old mix I did back in 2012, I remember a friend from work asking for a mix cd and she loved this mix.

Anyway, hope you all enjoy this mix

ARCHIVES - The Bottom Of The Pit

My contribution to the Fazed 20th anniversary live stream party. I played a two hour set of deep house, hope you enjoy it.

fazed 20th anniversary

Tracklisting with links to where to buy the tracks

1. Jimpster - High Wire
Taken from his album Porchlight and Rockingchairs on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/porchlight-and-rocking-chairs 

2. Jimpster - Just the kind of girl
Taken from the Sleeper EP on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/track/sleeper 

3. Jimpster - Can't Stop Loving
Taken from These Times EP on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/these-times-feat-jinadu

4. Jimpster featuring Laura Barrick - Ceilings
Taken from the compilation Freerange Almanac Vol 2 on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/freerange-almanac-vol2

5. Jimpster featuring Casamena - One
Taken from One EP on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/one-ep

6. Jimpster - Becoming Cyclonic
Taken from Burning Up ep on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/burning-up

7. Martin Iveson - Leave me Here (Jimpster Remix)
Taken from Lazy Days/Re:Mixed album on Lazy Days Recordings
https://lazydaysrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/martin-iveson-leave-me-here-jimpster-remix

8. Jimpster - Burning Up
Taken from Burning Up ep on Freerange Records
https://freerangerecords.bandcamp.com/album/burning-up

9. Franc Spangler - Forever and a Day
Taken from Forever and a Day on Delusions of Grandeur
https://delusionsofgrandeurrec.bandcamp.com/album/forever-and-a-day

10. Hot Since 82 - Therapy (Jimpster Remix)
Released on Knee Deep In sound
https://www.traxsource.com/title/1202819/therapy 

11. Thatmanmonkz featuring Khalil Anthony - Take U 2 My House (Jimpster remix)
Taken from the release Take U 2 My House by Thatmanmonkz on Delusions of Grandeur
https://delusionsofgrandeurrec.bandcamp.com/album/take-u-2-my-house

A while ago I was sorting through my music and I noticed that I have a lot of music from various producers. I've decided to dig out music from my favourite producers over the years and make a mix dedicated to them along with a bit of background on who they are, how I discovered them and a little piece about them.

The first in this series is music by Jimpster. 

There were a lot of tracks I missed off this mix, so maybe there will be a part two at some point. 

I first met Jimpster when I warmed up for him at a party in London in 2016, this meant a lot to me at the time because I had been buying his music for a long time before it, as well as music on his record labels Freerange and Delusions of Grandeur. I remember it being a double whammy because the club was run by Stuart Patterson, who is another DJ I have been following for many years, both of them were in the dj booth during my set nodding their heads and they both liked my track Dub Movement. They're both nice blokes so we stayed in touch and have remained pals ever since. 

Here's a quick interview with Jimpster

Who is your favourite dj? 

Rainer Truby

Who is your favourite producer? 

Quincy Jones

What is your best music memory?

Hearing Planet Rock for the first time 82 or 83.

What is your favourite track or remix you've done?

I hate all of them by the time I've finished them! 

What does Jimpster like to do in his spare time?

answer quickfire questions! :)

A tribute to Jimpster

Lee Clarke is a house freak from Milton Keynes. Lee got bit by the dj bug at the tender age of 15 and hasn't looked back.

Lee has been known to have a unique style which ranges from deep house to techno, this comes from his many influences over the years such as Mark Farina, Asad Rizvi (now Silverlining), Derrick Carter, Eddie Richards, Stacey Pullen, Terry Francis, Jimpster, Phil Weeks and DJ Heather. In 2008 Lee became a regular on Chicago House FM with his show Tahanan. The show lead to many gigs and making new friends which motivated Lee to start a promotion of the same name, which he used to reflect his personality and beliefs, Good People, Great Music. The party started in his home town Milton Keynes and has had Eddie Richards and Terry Francis play on a regular basis as well as guests such as Jordan Peak, Pete Dafeet, Roberto, Sek, Michael McLardy and Dudley Strangeways. 
After setting up Tahanan, Lee has had a hand in production. After spending years looking at the studio and not having a clue what to do with it, Dudley Strangeways reached out to Lee and taught him how it was done. This lead to the two forming a great friendship and making tracks together, with an ep on the Chicago based label Large Music.

Good People, Great Music

Booking inquiries please email 
Lee@fazedmusic.com

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