Set the Mood with Tare!

Set the Mood welcomes Alfonso Hernando (a.k.a. Tare), a devoted selector whose perspective on the perfect opening set is as thoughtful as his music. For Alfonso, a warm-up is not just about playing slower tracks; it's about shaping a sonic environment, gradually building tension, and allowing the night to find its natural rhythm. In this set, he carefully selected dub techno records that embody this ethos: deep, atmospheric sounds that suit both a dance floor slowly waking up and a serene sunset. His approach is guided by subtlety, depth, and calm.

A passionate lover of techno and house, Alfonso is a Spanish DJ based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. His deep connection to vinyl and constant search for new sonic textures have shaped sets that blend emotional depth, rhythmic energy, and a strong musical narrative. After years of collecting records and refining his craft, Alfonso has played on local radio stations and club nights, and now leads MORPH — a platform dedicated to celebrating vinyl culture and the underground scene in the Netherlands.

His vinyl-only sessions invite listeners into immersive journeys through atmospheric techno, raw house, and hypnotic rhythms, with a clear influence from the cutting edge of the European scene. With every set, Alfonso creates space for connection, movement, and exploration.

Soundcloud: @tarehyle
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tare_fshz/

📷 'Sailboats' - Lotte Schoneveld (instagram.com/lotschoneveld)

Enjoy!

@Sklasi
Team Oefenmeesters

Tracklist:
01. Maurizio – Ploy (UR Mix)
02. Ability II – Pressure Dub
03. G-Man – From the Vaults I (A1)
04. Maurizio – M5 (B1)
05. G-Man – From the Vaults II (C1)
06. Cyrus – Inversion
07. Juan Atkins & Moritz Von Oswald – Concave 1
08. Convextion – Miranda
09. G-Man – Quo Vadis
10. Basic Channel – Phylyps Trak III
11. Parallel 9 – Helix
12. J. Wolf & M. Mittendorff – Tesseract (Sterac Dub)
13. Zadig – Dark Nebula
14. Monolake – Mass Transit Railway


Tare - Set the Mood 049 (Oefenmeesters) (Vinyl mix)

Hailing from Utrecht, Netherlands, Oefenmeesters, which translates to "Practice Masters," is an electronic music platform with a compelling mission. Founded by friends and DJ/producers Bart Gresnigt (Creznight) and Teun Uijtdewilligen (Æcium) initially, Oefenmeesters is now skillfully navigated by @Creznight.

The set the mood series is a concept-based weekly series about the craft of an opening-set, curated by @Sklasi

The platform serves as a nurturing ground for emerging and exceptionally talented DJs and producers who may not yet have an extensive network. Oefenmeesters seeks to amplify their presence and craft, effectively turning them into the headlining artists of tomorrow.

In the beginning, there was Jack, and Jack had a groove.
And from this groove came the groove of all grooves.
And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldy declared,
"Let there be house!" and house music was born.
I am, you see,
I am the creator, and this is my house!
And, in my house there is only house music. But, I am not so
Selfish because once you enter my house it then becomes OUR house and
OUR house music!" And, you see, no one can own house because
House music is a universal language, spoken and understood by all.
You see, house is a feeling that no one can understand really unless
You're deep into the vibe of house. House is an uncontrollable
Desire to jack your body. And, as I told you before, this is
Our house and our house music. And in every house, you
Understand, there is a keeper. And, in this house, the keeper
Is Jack. Now some of you who might wonder.
Who is Jack, and what is it that Jack does?
Jack is the one who gives you the power to jack your body!
Jack is the one who gives you the power to do the snake.
Jack is the one who gives you the key to the wiggly worm.
Jack is the one who learns you how to walk your body.
Jack is the one that can bring nations and nations of all
Jackers together under one house.
You may be black, you may be white; you may be Jew or Gentile.
It don't make difference in our House.
And this is fresh!
- Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers -

Tare - Set the Mood 049 (Oefenmeesters) (Vinyl mix)

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