Burning Man 2023

Burning Man 2023 has been a real wild journey! Sun, rain, dust storms, mud, more mud, 
smiles, perseverance, discovery, resilience, music, patience, long talks, gratitude and love. 
x
Luca

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Luca Bacchetti - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

EMMË - Maxa - Burning Man 2023

Wednesday, just after sunrise - HOVR’s first appearance at Burning Man was playing a memorable set on the Maxa art car. HOVR is a producer/dj from Berlin, but on a music mission around the world.  
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HOVR - Maxa - Burning Man 2023

Carlos Escobar - Maxa - Burning Man 2023

Madmotormiquel - Maxa - Burning Man 2023

Friday Morning deep playa, as heavy clouds started to cover the sky, a beautiful collection of wild burners was dancing around the Maxa and Discow art cars for this epic link-up night. This set was definitely one of the most thrilling and memorable adventure of my burn and possibly of my life too. The energy was so high. The people were so free. One of these moments where you feel the absolute beauty and perfection of the universe, everyone dancing as one. As I played my two last tracks a sandstorm mixed with rain made us all disappear into nothingness, I could barely see the decks anymore, it felt completely apocalyptic. We exploded into cosmic ecstasy of being alive, savouring what it means to be human on this planet. What an incredibly beautiful and transcending moment, thank you guys for dancing, for being a part of it, and for listening to it here!
A short while after that the heavy rains started, this was our last dance before the playa would be completely under water and held still for the week end. We sure enjoyed it fully till the last second! Grateful!!! Thank you Maxa, Thank you to every single one of you!!! Until we dance again together soon, Much much love your way! :) <3
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Deer Jade - Maxa - Burning Man 2023

Robot Heart has been inspiring me for years. 

It's a place where one can speak truly as an artist, providing a platform to create transformative moments in time. 

The month before Burning Man I was incredibly inspired to create special new tracks and edits for that Robot Heart morning. 

Half of them didn’t even make it into the set as I prefer to follow my feelings and instincts at the moment.

Robot Heart to me, is the passion to create and experiment. It embodies the value of being present.

Hope you guys like it and get inspired in your own way.
Adam

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Adam Ten - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

GlittrCat playing live on the Titanic's End art car on Wednesday Night at Burning Man 2023.

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GlittrCat - Titanic's End - Burning Man 2023

It was one for the books! Flooded with up’s and downs. 

This was the oldest man in the history of Burning Man I believe; with extra days on the Playa we all got a little wiser.  It was wonderful to see people come together and weather the storms. 

Big thanks to my Robot Heart camp for making this after the rain party happen. Much love to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.  

This set is dedicated to everyone who made to the dust and to the ones who rocked the mud. 

XO, 
Dill

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Photo: John Dill (from a Saturday afternoon walk through the city)

John Dill - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

See a video of the Rodriguez Jr. track What Is Real (Deep in the Playa Remix) featuring Liset Alea over on the Robot Heart YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1HD1nxQxc
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I had the chance to meet the Robot Heart crew twelve years ago in NYC for a giant Halloween party where I played on the ‘copy bus’. 

That was a life changing moment somehow. I realized my music could be the soundtrack for a world that’s beyond our imagination, far from my Paris studio.

In 2023, I come full circle by performing at Burning Man for the very first time with my partner Liset Alea. 

This Thursday sunset set was a moment we’ll savour for years to come.

In this live recording you’ll hear: Liset singing 30 feet above the ground from inside the blinking heart, the voices of multiple colorful creatures dancing all around us, the massive Know Audio custom sound system rumbling under our feet, the laughter of unicorns, dragons and shamans… and if you really listen carefully you might even hear the buzz of a billion stars shimmering above our head.

Memories of Robot Heart founder Geo carried us along the set. His legacy will live forever.

Thank you Robot Heart for your commitment to music, love and Burning Man.

Rodriguez Jr. 

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New album Feathers & Bones -\
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Cover Photo Credit: 
Christian Lamb (instagram.com/cthelamb)

TRACKLIST
Rodriguez Jr. - Feathers & Bones
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea - Waste Tomorrow
Eli & Fur - Nightblooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) feat. Liset Alea
NU feat. Joke - Who Loves The Sun (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea - What Is Real (Deep In The Playa Remix)
Re.you feat. Stereo MCs - Relocate (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
Rodriguez Jr. - Pegasus
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea - Visions
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea - Radian (Cercle Version)
Rodriguez Jr. - Kilian
Rodriguez Jr. & Jan Blomqvist - Unreleased
Rodriguez Jr. - Pandora
Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea - Take A Walk
Rodriguez Jr & Rodriguez Jr. - Au Revoir Paris
Rodriguez Jr. - Mistral
Dee Montero - Maya (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)

Rodriguez Jr. (Live) Featuring Liset Alea - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

This recording was captured on a serene Wednesday night. Enchanting spirits gliding through the playa on bicycles and art cars, faithfully tracing the path of the bus until the final note, where we paused in the heart of the deep playa. 


The emotional and spiritual odysseys we undertook this year shall serve as a wellspring of inspiration for the rest of our lives. May love and light forever guide our way.”

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Aline Umber - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

I hope you enjoyed this set as much as I enjoyed performing at the deer. It was truly unforgettable. The energy and vibe were unlike anything I've ever experienced. Playing music in that unique environment was a highlight of my life, and I'll cherish the memories forever, thanks to all for dancing. Thank you Maxa. -ALL

B’IDA - MAXA - Burning Man 2023

Rebolledo and I have some unforgettable moments playing together on the playa through the past 10 years and every time it was an unpredictable journey through totally different musical dimensions. 

This b2b set on the Robot Heart is no exception. We traveled in time exploring different corners of dance music and I love how musically raw and diverse the set was. 

Definitely a lot of fun

DJ Tennis 

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Playing sunrises at Burning Man is always beyond special and a true honor. Doing it again, this time back on The Robot in which I hadn’t performed in a while, on the side of a good friend like Dj Tennis, in a burn as unique as this year’s… made it one of a kind. 

Rebo

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Photo Credit:  
John Dill

Tennis B2B Rebolledo - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

“When the sun sets over the playa, the freaks come out to play. For this occasion, as is tradition, DISTRIKT and Robot Heart joined forces and tied up their sound systems for one of my favorite parties I have yet witnessed at Burning Man. Something special happened that day. Playa magic.”

~Patrice Baumel

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Patrice Bäumel - DISTRIKT x Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

"It's such a great time to play music for the incredible Pink Mammoth dance floor and watch it become a giant reunion of friends who come to dance, laugh, and reconnect. Playing on Wednesday felt so relaxed and it allowed me to freely set the tone for the day with some uplifting and bubbly music. Grateful to John, Zach, Erin, and everyone from the Pink Mammoth family for their hospitality and love!" -Ace

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Ace On - Pink Mammoth - Burning Man 2023

Burning Man is known for its unpredictability, and this year's experience was no exception.

Dust turned into mud and transformed the smallest trips outside into adventurous hikes just to get to the washroom. 

After being basically locked in the RV for three days and facing the prospect of a long and arduous journey back to Berlin, the news that 'The Man‘ is still going to burn came as a small redemption to the muddy world we had around us.

As some DJs already left the playa I found myself in the most lucky position to be invited to play a set during the prestigious last night of the Festival on one of the best Art Cars. Robot Heart. 

I had the honor to play their car before and felt at home right away. This time shouldn’t be different. 

Thanks guys for greeting me with family feelings and giving me the opportunity to play on your amazing car once again. 

So spontaneous and unprepared this set was it turned out to be a really good one I think.  Can’t go wrong with letting loose:) 

And as always: Thanks everybody who was there for dancing and sharing the love we all needed that night!

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Christopher Schwarzwalder - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

For me, Burning Man signifies entering a dimension of freedom and maximum expression, a place where I can take risks but also the ideal spot to play my favorite music, not necessarily dance music. I remember finishing my set at the camp where I had set up, then biking under the scorching sun towards DISTRIKT. A pleasant sandstorm swept over me as I pedaled to reach the opposite side of the playa... the magic fueled by a small bottle of mezcal and there I am at the controls of one of my favorite sound camps... I cherish these moments, the scents, the embraces, the gazes, and smiles of the audience. Music is magic, but even more so, a mystery! 
~Luca Bacchetti

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Luca Bacchetti - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

What an awesome vibe heading back to Burning Man and playing DISTRIKT in their new home; that I think, is much better for everyone to enjoy. I'm really looking forward to getting back this year and playing more funky, Afro beats, and classic house for you all. But until then, here’s my set from last year…Enjoy it and TURN IT UP! 😎❌🔥

~Carl Cox

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Carl Cox - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

Jay Tripwire

On the first night of my first burn this past year, I found myself in the (apparently quite rare) position of playing my first ever DJ set at Burning Man on the fabled @robotheartfoundation bus.

It wasn’t until I arrived at the RH bus after completing my first deep playa bike ride that I was acutely aware of the true nature of this rolling musical monolith. The bus is a mobile sound station, a portable dance party of epic proportions. And where it went, sound would emit, humans would dance, and energy would exchange.

I got to the decks atop the bus, which was well-stocked with every Burning Man archetype I had ever imagined, and many more. Musically, I had no idea how I would be received, but I pushed forward just doing my thing in a way that I thought would translate into this alien, yet strangely familiar setting: a sound system, a DJ booth, and a dance floor.

Listening back to this mix, I am struck with an element of “you had to be there,” that it is difficult for a recording to properly convey the sentiment that myself and the audience experienced that night. When I DJ-it’s very human - I don’t use sync, looping, or Rekordbox and I never pre-plan anything. I use the CDJs as though they are turntables, and my style is especially discernible in this mix.

A big thank you to the Robot Heart crew, especially @benji.ski and @shafferj for giving me such a warm welcome and trusting this BM virgin with the reigns of their seasoned chariot, as well as @gunitaislisted for making my journey to the playa possible. Maybe we ‘ll do it again sometime.

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Jay Tripwire - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2023

"O day, arise! The atoms are dancing.
Thanks to Him the universe is dancing.
The souls are dancing, overcome with ecstasy.
I'll whisper in your ear where their dance is taking them.
All the atoms in the air and in the desert know well, they seem insane.
Every single atom, happy or miserable,
Becomes enamoured of the sun, of which nothing can be said."
(poem of the atoms)

Thank you all at burning man. i will never forget this time.

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Burning Man 2023

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