Ecstatic Dance Sets

Was an incredible experience this time around playing on the energising ED Melbourne dancefloor

I traversed through a few different genres with this set; downtempo, world bass, hip hop, drum & bass, tech/afro/melodic house, all with the intention to get those juices flowing and that body moving!

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Mike

Ecstatic Dance Melbourne - March 2023

This was THE single most powerful ecstatic dance sets I have ever experienced, as either a music facilitator or as a dancer.

All because I arrived in Hawaii while the deadliest wildfires seen on US soil in over a century raged across the island of Maui, destroying the old capital city of Lahaina, leaving in its wake immense loss, pain, grief, anger, and sadness across the community.

I was extremely apprehensive about proceeding with this EDance as scheduled, because I felt ashamed that my role was non-essential in a time of crisis, and that there were more important things that could be prioritised. However the organisers and other dancers from the community reaffirmed with me in the lead up that this Dance was important, even amidst a crisis like this. 

They advised that even though many dancers in the community may need to attend to other priorities, those that were drawn to the sacred space would be there, as it has been cultivated as a space where the community can gather to process trauma, to express their grief, and to support each other.

We decided to proceed with the dance, and give the powerful intention of Strength & Resilience, to honour these attributes within the survivors and the community. 

All throughout the dance, there was a heavy grief in the air, a communal sense of loss and sadness that I saw expressed in waves of different human emotions. I witnessed a wide spectrum of responses - singing, crying, yelling, hugging, and more, amidst a sea of beautiful humans coming together in this space, dancing to music, just like we have done for thousands of years.  

When the dance was over, amidst the sea of sadness and grief, there was a notable feeling of relief, as the time and space given to express themselves through movement had been cathartic, and it was an honour to hear words of gratitude and love reflected back to me for facilitating this extremely raw, and powerful container. The power of this dance is a testament to the strength of the Maui dance community that I feel lucky to have witnessed.

I am extremely grateful to the Hulahula Kai community for having me there for the dance, especially during this difficult time, and I honour those that passed, and the strength and resilience of the survivors of this tragedy. 

With love and respect,
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance @ Hulahula Kai, Maui 13-8-23

I hope you enjoy the live recording of this special ecstatic dance set, played at Kalanimua, the heart of the ecstatic dance movement born on Big Island back in the early 2000s.

One of the themes of this mix was to bring forth the transformative power of the water element, weaving lyrics, soundscapes and an invocation of 'agua de estralis' beautifully sung by local musician Gabby Holt throughout the journey.

Alongside this theme i chose to play some renditions of Vivaldis four seasons throughout the mix (reimagined by Max Richter)- 'Spring' to open up the floor with excitement and wonder, 'Winter' in the middle to challenge the dancers and transition to a more moody vibe, and 'Autumn' at the end to finish with a sense of beauty and gratitude.

The Kalani dancefloor is one of my favourites in the world. 
It is such an electric and incredible container for movement and connection, held by a beautiful and diverse range of dedicated local dancers, and throughout this set I felt the vibrancy of each and every individual on the dancefloor, which made for an ecstatic experience of my own behind the decks. 

Please enjoy and share the love <3
HAFNER

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Ecstatic Dance @ Kalani, Big Island Hawai'i 20-08-23

This is probably the most fun ecstatic dance set I have played in Melbourne to date! 

This set includes 20 minutes of warm up music before the invocation and dancing - and traverses through a wide range of genres; downtempo, classical, global bass, trap, glitch hop, drum & bass, world, afro/latin/organic house, arabesque, breaks & techno. 

I even teased in a 90s throwback i never thought i would play on the EDance-floor, ended up playing the whole song and it was one of the most memorable moments of the night.

If you you are keen for a journey, strap in and enjoy :)

Ecstatic Dance MELBOURNE - 9.2.24

This set was an absolute delight to perform, the second edition of seven, focusing on the Sacral Chakra & the water element - intending to evoke sensuality, creativity, sexuality, self-expression, bliss and flow. 

This is a super special journey that begins and ends with a beautiful poem centered around the journey of a raindrop from the skies to the ocean, created by the equally beautiful Emina Ashman. 

Was a privilege to work with the team at Centre Of You in Prahran, my first time at the venue and it felt like an embrace from an old friend.

Please enjoy and feel free to share this with anyone who may enjoy this musical and poetic creative expression.

<3 
HAFNER

Ecstatic Dance: Sacral Chakra Activation @ Energy in Motion

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"Lose yourself in the soulful rhythms of Orion Sagitta's latest track, 'The Temple.' This aural journey blends deep, melodic house with ancient, mystical sounds, transporting you to a spiritual oasis. Let the flowing basslines and ethereal melodies guide you through a soundscape of shifting sand dunes and vibrant, starlit skies. Perfect for meditation, late-night drives, or finding your flow

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Tracklist :

The Benko Brothers - Manate [Doppelgaenger]
Organic Dreamers - The Blue Moon [Ashnaia Project]
Pink Martini - Le Premier Bonheur Du Jour (Oceanvs Orientalis Orchestral Edit)
Alex Kaminski - Medeo
San Miguel - Nymph [Casa Caos]
GATS & Temple - Dips In The Rain Feat. JIL [AKUMANDRA]
Jens Buchert - Ultramind
M.RUX - Oh Boy [YNFND]
Steffen Kirchhoff - Shakana [Casa Caos]
Soulbeat - Luce Magica [Casa Caos]
Arutani - El Azul De Su Mirada [Casa Caos]
Matanza ∞ Oceanvs Orientalis - La Luna y el Lobo [Shika Shika]
Lemurian - Berlin Calling [Cosmic Awakenings]
Massive Attack - Ritual Spirit [Virgin EMI Records]

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txäi - deep & smooth #33

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"The reappearance of the crescent moon after the new moon; the return of the Sun after a total eclipse, the rising of the Sun in the morning after its troublesome absence at night were noted by people around the world; these phenomena spoke to our ancestors of the possibility of surviving death. Up there in the skies was also a metaphor of immortality." - Carl Sagan

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„Woanders ist es immer besser. Das Bild eines fernen Paradieses mit 
Kokosnüssen und Bananen hat wohl jeder im Hinterkopf. 
Die Möwen ziehen ihre Kreise, die Sonne lacht. Das Land unserer 
Träume. Willkommen in Panama.“

Wir freuen uns über den nächsten feinen Panama Mix mit Glitterboi :))!! Enjoy! 
Die musikalische Reise, die Glitterboi in den letzten Jahren genommen hat, reicht von Trap und Hiphop bis in die härteren und düsteren Gefilde der elektronischen Musiklandschaft. So ist er vom Acidrave-Sound des Nemesis Kollektivs, mit dem er vor drei Jahren gestartet ist, ebenso getrieben, wie von den herzerwärmenden Klängen des Global Sounds. Zusammen mit audiovsn und Mach Mal Langsam hat er das Cassiopeia Festival in Darmstadt initiiert, und war in Mainz, Wiesbaden und beim Kabinett der Kuriositäten in Frankfurt zu Gast. Inspiration für seine Sets findet er vor allem auf Reisen. Nur eins darf nicht fehlen: ganz viel Glitzer.

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PANAMA.KANAL Soundclash Mixtapes #029 >>> GLITTERBOI

Conceptualized and produced under the influence of November's 2019 Full Moon, green tea, chocolate and cherries...

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My recording for the Ecstatic Dance Festival 2020 - scheduled for March 27-29th but due to the Global pandemic decided instead to run the festival content online! Huge kudos to the Ecstatic Dance Festival team to pull this together and allowing us to dance together whilst being physically apart #Stayathome

This set is intended to provide some fun, uplifting grooves to help you wake up in the morning, and put a spring into your step!

Much Love
HAFNER

Ecstatic Festival - March 2020

A deep journey from my heart to yours. A time of reflection. A time to dance in our new world. A birthday MIX & MESSAGE with love from Lizz Larouge.

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I love to play emotive, energizing electronic dance music, often drawn towards deep, downtempo electronica influenced from instrumental and organic soundscapes from the many cultures of this world. 

My intent is to create meaningful musical journeys suited to anything from a meditative state of reflection, hypnotic movements, and all the way through to ecstatic dance. 

Creating, or shifting the vibe of a space with intention and style is the core element of my sets, using an ebb and flow of musical moods to mold that of the listener, and to move the heart, the body and the soul.

Ecstatic Festival - March 2020

HAFNER

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