Neptunian Influence, Eighteen | Featuring Larry McCormick aka @exzakt

Today is the closest Neptune will be to Earth this year, and being that Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun, mysteriously lodging in the outskirts of our solar system, close is not really...close. Today Earth passes between Neptune and the sun and tomorrow, September 7, Neptune will reach opposition, opposite the sun in Earth’s sky. This means that Neptune should be the brightest planet in our sky, however, at opposition Neptune still lies 29 times farther away from Earth than Earth lies from our sun. 

Perhaps it’s because the dark, watery depths of Neptune are so untouchable that it is such a catalyst for creativity. I’ve had my heart set on presenting something extra special on this date for almost a year now, and I could not be happier or more honored to present what is destined to go down as one of the most lethal electro mixes of the year. 

@bassagenda said it best, "Larry McCormick aka Exzakt is one of the most recognizable, prolific, and accomplished purveyors of the heavy Miami Electro sound and responsible for some of the sound's most memorable, timeless, and heavy hitting tracks. He is the man behind the Monotone US imprint, a skilled DJ, versatile artist, and a key player in some seriously dangerous collaborations." Operating in the industry for nearly 20 years, McCormick has toured worldwide and cultivated an impressive discography that includes recent highlights such as his official remix for Dave Clarke feat  Anika - “I'm Not Afraid” on @skintrecords, a full length album "Intelectro" on the prestigious label @shipwrec and a recent full length album "Genesis" on his own label. Monotone has also released music by the likes of The Advent, 214, DeFeKT and DJ Overdose. 

Currently McCormick is pursuing his dream project of a third Exzakt studio album, EvolveD, and follow-up to 2001’s Evolve. Electro fans around the world have the opportunity to help him make this a legendary composition of music and art. Contribute to the creative process today: https://bit.ly/2oKtuoo  

| Tracklist | 
Populist - Matriarch - Trust 
The Hacker & Jensen Interceptor - Trigger Zone - International Chrome
Mor Elian - Sci Si - K7
Mr Velcro Fastener - A Monster In Two Worlds - Silicon Scally Vocal Remix - Electrix
No Moon - Sirens - Mechatronica 
Textasy - Oakleys (Hydraulic_Bass_dub) - E-Beamz
Shigeto - Fight Club - Ghostly International
E.R.N.E.S.T.O - Father Figure - Strangelove
Jensen Interceptor - Collect Those Ends - Boysnoize
DJ Overdose - Kill Dr. 5 - Propaganda 
Cosmic Force, Legowelt & Orgue Electronique - Transmitting Illicit_Logic (Silicon_Scally_remix) - Something Happening Somewhere 
DeFeKT - Dirty Diesel - Earwiggle ‎
Late Night Approach - Primo - Klakson
Djedjotronic - Abyssal-Zone - Zone
Sync 24 x Alienata - Confused - killekill
Exzakt - Kreep - Monotone
The Advent & Zein - Eye's OF Envy (Loose Club Mix) - Monotone
Shinra - Ball & Chain - null+void Recordings

Meet you in the Great Dark Spot <3

NIP 18 | Larry McCormick

bright companion clouds and dark vortices | curated by https://soundcloud.com/whipnotiq

neptunianinfluence@gmail.com 

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Is it reality or is it an illusion? With Neptune, it is hard to tell. Neptune's influence reaches further than the ordinary senses, so there may be aspects of extrasensory perception at work. Illusion, fantasy and dreams are the playing field here, and the spirit is the primary force. Leading to all things mysterious, Neptune's watery depths are associated with dreams, visions, and the imagination.