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Guy Mantzur guest mix in John Digweed`s Transitions 871 May.2021

Our beloved friend 
A shining soul with a warm heart
This message is for you

xx

Volen Sentir - II

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Following EPs and 12”s on Wolf + Lamb, W+L Black, Life And Death, Bang The Box and their debut on Visionquest, PillowTalk present their debut LP, ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’. As much a soundtrack to long nights as it is lazy days, there is something about the record that spans everything you want from the band: sun-splashed jams, peak-time party tunes and low-lit moments of intimacy.

The album has been a work in progress since the boys formed the group in their San Francisco studio and was recorded last year during a month at PDX Studios in Portland, Oregon, which sits overlooking the city and the gorgeous Mount Hood. It was a session that allowed the band to work communally, drawing from various ideas, as well as influences, which include the vast Americana of Bruce Springsteen, the wrought post dubstep of James Blake, the deep soul of Sam Cooke and the incendiary jazz of John Coltrane.

‘We All Have Rhythm’ is an anything-could-happen-tonight tune that you’ll want to be listening to at 11pm on a Friday; ‘Lullaby’ is the perfect dose of deepness for a loved-up 6am dancefloor; the off-kilter R&B ghetto tech of ‘4 Walls’ will fit the vibe at a woozy afterparty; and ‘LA To The Bay’ will rouse you and make you feel good the morning after as the sun comes up. This is music to suit all times, because that’s what PillowTalk is all about.

The broad nature of ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ came about because Sammy D (vocals), Michael Tello (producer) and Ryan Williams (multi-instrumentalist) pulled the record together from melodies thought up while on long plane journeys, impromptu jam throw downs in Berlin apartments and musical sketches created during long nights into early morning studio sessions sharing bottles of vodka. For instance, ‘4 Walls’ happened during a late night session, with the band throwing ideas around and with friends DOP and Navid Izadi. “We wanted to do something that wasn't a 122bpm 4/4 kick drum track, challenge ourselves musically and lyrically, so we made the song at 144 beats per minute but still gave it a soul vibe,” says Michael. The song took an hour and a half to write, whipped up in the heat and energy of the moment.

This organic way of working was what brought PillowTalk together in the first place. They formed after the three were mucking around on the baby grand piano in Ryan’s kitchen. A guitar and a Wurlitzer, some off-hand vocals, were thrown into the mix in true Doo-wop style. The EP, ‘The Come Back’, dropped on Life And Death in 2011 with their hit single 'Soft' and things started to roll.

Breakout hit ‘Far From Home’ on the ‘Far From Heaven’ EP in the same year was followed by the cheeky ‘Soul Edits’ 12” for Wolf + Lamb’s W+L Black imprint in 2012 which featured their classic remix of Bobby Hebb's, 'Sunny'. Then in 2013, the single ‘Lullaby’ backed with ’We All Have Rhythm’ dropped, giving a clear indication of how ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi' would sound: warm, lush and dreamy.

Though they’ve only been releasing records since 2011, the three have known each other for years. They met through djing parties and have been neighbors and even roommates. ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ sees them stepping into their own as a band, a statement of intent born from the highs and lows of their loves, laughs and heartbreaks thus far. 

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PillowTalk & Thugfucker - Homesick

All Day I Dream Podcast 035: Gorje Hewek - Paninaro

Sébastien Léger & Tim Green - B2B At ThreeHouse Funchal, Portugal

Essential list of tracks I played on Burning Man 2024.

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Gorje Hewek - Burning Man 2024 Essential

Transitions 1063 With John Digweed and Guy Mantzur

Guy J - Live from Amsterdam Boat Party by WATT

"Stop Waiting"

Temática emocional:
• El título “Stop Waiting” y el break atmosférico inspiran una sensación de pausa contemplativa, expectativa interna y un viaje emocional hacia la liberación. Esa sensación “intermedia” se mantiene como hilo conductor: no es una canción para euforia, sino para introspección progresiva.
• La progresión melódica gradual y el sonido hipnótico evocan una experiencia de “viaje mental” con textura emocional (melancolía suave, esperanza contenida).

Atmósfera sonora:
• Uso elegante de reverbs, delays y pads espacio­s crea espacios sonoros etéreos: efecto envolvente ideal para ambientes nocturnos o momentos introspectivos de un set.
• El groove mantiene una solidez profunda sin ser agresivo: basslines cálidos, kick suave y percusiones limpias que invitan al movimiento pero con moderación.

Vibe general:
• Casi minimalista en su intensidad emocional: fluido, hipnótico, con un aura oscura pero nunca sombría.
• Es ideal para construir tensión y después dar continuidad suave al set, perfecto para un warm‑up en clubes profundos o sets de madrugada.
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Emotional Theme:
• The title "Stop Waiting" and the atmospheric break inspire a sense of contemplative pause, inner anticipation, and an emotional journey toward liberation. This "in-between" feeling remains the guiding thread: this is not a song for euphoria, but for progressive introspection.
• The gradual melodic progression and hypnotic sound evoke a "mind-trip" experience with emotional texture (gentle melancholy, contained hope).

Sound Atmosphere:
• Elegant use of reverbs, delays, and space pads creates ethereal soundscapes: an enveloping effect ideal for nighttime ambiances or introspective moments in a set.
• The groove maintains a deep solidity without being aggressive: warm basslines, a soft kick, and clean percussion invite movement but with restraint.

Overall Vibe:
• Almost minimalist in its emotional intensity: fluid, hypnotic, with a dark but never gloomy aura.
• It's ideal for building tension and then smoothly continuing the set, perfect for a warm-up in deep clubs or early morning sets.

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Deafnoxx - Stop Waiting (Original Mix) [Future Avenue] October 25

Founded in 2020 Future Avenue is an electronic music imprint which operates under the Sound Avenue umbrella. Sitting alongside fellow subdivisions 3rd Avenue and Crossfade Sounds, Future Avenue looks to provide a home for new and rising talent. With an ethos centred around progressive music and its surrounding derivatives, the label is a platform which gives up and coming artists a chance to showcase their music alongside established veterans as they carve out their own musical identity.

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Chris Sterio, Stan Seba - Thoughts (Rob Hilgen) [Future Avenue]

Guy J & Guy Mantzur B2b In Ibiza  - Alter Ego Sunset Secret Party

I had the great pleasure of playing the closing DJ set to Summit At Sea 2015. 

More on that in a minute...

Summit At Sea 2015 featured moving and electric performances from bands like St. Lucia, Francis And The Lights and Twin Shadow, legends like Lee Fields, the youthful energy of emerging artists like Raury and Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities-- who I counted playing with over 5 different acts, collaborating in real time with everyone from the Wailers to Thugfucker. He seemed to be everywhere, making something bespoke and one of a kind for those that happened to be in attendance. 

How was the electronic music though?

Bedouin played in the middle of the ocean surrounded by thunderstorms, with the occasional warm mist in the sultry carribean heat and lightning flashes popping off like strobe lights in the distance. 

A cotton candy sunrise greeted all who stuck around for Thugfucker's 4 hour storied set. The perfect soundtrack as we moved from the dark of night into a cotton candy sunrise bursting with purples, pinks and reds.. pure magic.

The rest of the weekend featured world class sets from Eduardo Castillo, Mira, Sabo, LUM, Goldcap, Timujin, Lumerian and The Scumfrog. We were truly spoiled. 

On the last night, I played for an hour and then cut my set short to try something I have wanted to do for a while, DJ Teamwork. Basically bring together a lot of great dj's to create the party b2b2b....as a team, one track at a time. 

What happened was amazing.

A 2 hour audiophonic journey that spanned soul, r&b, throwback electronica, techno and deep house cuts. 

Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy, DJ Teamwork - Episode 1 Feat. Brett Love (hour 1) and DJ Teamwork (Starting at 1:01) all b2b2b: LUM, Thugfucker, Sabo, Lemurian, All the Colors, Goldcap and Brett Love.

Cover photo of Sunday morning sunrise by Peter Ruprecht

DJ Teamwork - Ep. 1 Feat.  Brett Love, LUM, Thugfucker, Sabo, Lemurian, All the Colors, Goldcap

Thugfucker is Greg Oreck & Holmar Filipsson. A couple of residents of this planet that have dedicated themselves to the debaucherous worship of all good things that can happen in a dark crowded room with good lightning.

On Friday night this unique duo played one of the most incredible and sophisticated sets heard on the Mayan Warrior, watching all of the beats synced with the Sonic Runway made a big highlight of our burn.

Enjoy


Watch the full set on Vimeo:
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Cover Photo by: (looking for the photographer, please contact us) 
Cover Design: Esteban Armendariz

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Thugfucker - Mayan Warrior - Friday Night - Burning Man - 2016

Thanks to all the happy faces who stayed up all night or who set their dusty alarm clocks to come and dance with us Wednesday morning. Having been on the other side of the speakers for many a sunrise it was a treasured moment to play this music, which holds a lot of emotions for many of us.

We want to thank Fleetwood Mac for the original magic and Robot Heart for creating the opportunity to crank it loud and proud. The edits and remixes included were created by us (Roxanne Roll and Smooth Sailing) and many of our producer friends who we’d like to thank for their work and passion: Psychemagik, In Flagranti, Antenna Happy, Twin Sun, Dean Kenny, Youth Edits, Cosmic Kids and Trail Mix.

We hope you can feel the warm sunshine and hearts, see the great expanse of desert and feel that all possibilities are open to you when you listen to this mix. These were the wonderful feelings we had while we were playing. 

Big Love 

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Fleetmac Wood - Robot Heart 10 Year Anniversary - Burning Man 2017

@sebastienleger full set at Loveland Festival 2019.

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Sébastien Léger | Loveland Festival 2019 | LL158

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Loveland Legacy an extensive collection featuring the very best sets recorded over the 25-year history of Amsterdam-based promotor Loveland.

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Sébastien Léger | Loveland Festival 2019 | LL158

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