A curated mix series intended for the sunshine, the park, the picnic rug.

parks&rec

Parks & Rec

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?

I recorded this mix the week following the flooding here in Tāmaki so it was pretty hard to visualise anything but that alarming reality at the time. I was feeling extremely nostalgic for the sun and so sad for everyone affected, so I just tried to channel all of those feelings and create a journey to a place of comfort.
 
FAVOURITE SOLO, SUNNING SPOT?
Piroa Falls

A TUNE THAT BRINGS THE SUNSHINE OUT FOR YOU?
Paul Johnson - Music’s In Me 

ICECREAM CONE OR ICECREAM STICK?
Rainbow Paddle Pop

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to explore with this one, I hope anyone that listens enjoys it and can find comfort in it too. Please consider donating to Cyclone Gabrielle relief funds if you are in a position to do so x

SC: @peach-milk
IG: instagram.com/itspeachmilk/

parks&rec with Peach Milk [024]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?
Lying on a grass patch of land covered by the shade of a tree with friends, having just eaten ourselves into oblivion. We are not moving anywhere soon. Its peak summer heat but a cool breeze is blowing to take the edge off. I don't visualise myself making this mix in this setting as moving is the last thing I want to do but rather I thought about what I’d like to listen to while I melt into the earth and drift in and out of a self induced food coma.  

YOUR LOCAL SUN-TRAP SPOT?
Lake Atiamuri 

A TUNE THAT BROUGHT THE SUN OUT OVER SUMMER?
Shuya Okino - Still In Love - Ft. Navasha Daya 

PICNIC RUG OR BEACH TOWEL?
Beach Towel 

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
Thanks so much Helena for this opportunity and I hope everyone listening enjoys :)

IG: instagram.com/gucci_thickshake/

parks&rec with Central Employee [025]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?
I was at home, on Easter Sunday morning, watching the sun starting to shine through the clouds onto my deck, where my dog was stretched out half napping, enjoying herself and listening to the music.

YOUR GO TO PARK/BEACH/SUNNY SPOT?
Te Henga / Bethells beach

A CLASSIC TRACK/ALBUM TO BRING THE SUNSHINE OUT?
Masayoshi Takanaka - Malibu ☀️

SALT WATER OR SWEET WATER?
Salt. Very difficult question, but it's hard to beat a cheeky laughing sprint into the sea after soaking in the sun on the hot beach sand.

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
I have listened to lots of these Parks & Rec mixes many times and feel very honoured to be contributing to this amazing gem of a series. Thank you :)

SC: @samwitwiki

Find the tracklist on the Parks & Rec instagram.com/parksandrecmusic/

parks&rec with Armando Luciano [026]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?
On a West Coast beach with friends, climbing a hill and dozing off over the ocean, then climbing back down before it gets too dark to see.

THE LAST PLACE YOU LAID OUT THE PICNIC RUG OR BEACH TOWEL?
121 Festival (big up!)

THE SONG/ALBUM THAT WAS ON REPEAT FOR SUMMER 2023?
@gruppasoyuz СОЮЗ (Soyuz) - Force of the Wind (​С​и​л​а в​е​т​р​а​)

PICNIC SNACK OF CHOICE?
Ding Dong Snack Mix

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
Lovely series and loved contributing to it, so thank you! Also for those with the ID itch, there's a link to the tracklist where you can stream/buy the tracks directly :)
https://open.currents.fm/list/JIoAhFFbBbRPaBeeZqRq

SC: @bodyaffect
IG: instagram.com/_bodyaffect/
🌐  : https://bodyaffect.space/

parks&rec with Bodyaffect [027]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?
Somewhere sunny by the water, with a nice drink in hand and a few good friends around.

FAVOURITE SOLO CHILL SPOT?
Under huge trees in Victoria Park, not far from where I live in London. 
Book, picnic rug and snacks essential.

YOUR COOL DOWN ALBUM/TUNE?
The Moon and the Melodies - @cocteau-twins and @harold-budd-1

3 WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL SUNSHINEY DAY?
Joyful, blissful and little melancholy

SC: @m_philippe
IG: instagram.com/0_mimosa_0

parks&rec with Marcus Philippe [028]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHILST CREATING THIS MIX?

Man, I loved the concept of this mix series, so when making my mix I really thought about times chilling in the park, over the last year in Amsterdam - so many good times and really good memories. 
I was also visualising breadsticks, grapes, and tomato basil hummus from the Albert Heijn! 


FAVOURITE PARK?

Super tough question - In Adam it's probably Rembrandtpark just because thats where we hung out the most.


SUMMER ALBUM OR TRACK?

Man, I don't really know. There has been so much good music coming out! 


ICECREAM OR ICEBLOCK?

Icecream for sure! 


ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?

I think coming from NZ with everyone having a backyard we tend to really undervalue the role that public spaces and parks play in the community.  Coming over to Europe and getting to experience that has been super cool. 
With that in mind, I really wanted to pick a variety of tracks that most people would get down with. 
I hope that if this mix gets played in a park, someone walks past with a smile, and has a little boogie. 

Much love, 

Milan. 
@deejay1337-speak
https://www.instagram.com/milanob____/

parks&rec with Milo [001]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN CREATING THIS MIX?
With friends, we’ve been hanging out a while already at the park. Everyone’s chatting and having a great time, maybe a little sideways but not too much; the sun’s not so high overhead any more so is giving everyone and everything a nice orange glow.

WHAT ALBUM HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING TO TO HELP COOL DOWN? 
Searching by Ronald Langestraat - Rich found this and we have been listening to it almost daily, it’s the perfect home music. It’s a re-release of an 80's Dutch album and it’s so lovely, every track makes you feel good! 

WHERE WAS THE LAST PLACE YOU LAID OUT THE PICNIC RUG?
Hasenheide Park - a beautiful, big rambling park pretty near my place, with lots of big old trees and grassy areas, perfect for group picnics. 

SALT WATER OR SWEET WATER?
Salt always! :) Missing my ocean access a little in the summertime!

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
Thanks for coming up with this concept and asking me to put something together, I really enjoyed it!

@auntie-bec / Otto Vlotto

parks&rec with Otto Vlotto [002]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN PUTTING THIS MIX TOGETHER?
The afternoon after the night before - the sun is out and the crew has daisy chained headphones together to lie in long grass and listen to this.

YOUR GO TO PARK?
Hasenheide

A CLASSIC SUNNY-DAY TRACK/ALBUM?
Love, Love, Love - Donny Hathaway

ICE-CREAM OR ICE-BLOCK?
Beer

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
I hope you enjoy the selection

parks&rec with Average [003]

A Parks&Rec special hosted by @SunoRadio on his @basefm show 'The Third Ear'.
Joined by @damonarts and @jane_olsen bringing a mix of tunes for the kiwi summer.

Check all shows from Suno at https://www.mixcloud.com/sunoradio/
https://soundcloud.com/sunoradio

parks&rec special: The Third Ear on BaseFM [004]

WHERE DID YOU VISUALISE YOURSELF WHEN CREATING THIS MIX?
At the top of Mt Victoria in Wellington, NZ with about six close friends on a sunny, still (rare for Welly) with picnic rug, beers, champagne, grapes, cheese and chocolate!

FAVOURITE SUMMER CHILL OUT SPOT?
Biarritz in France… Unbelievable spot!

SUMMER ALBUM OR TRACK?
The Coffee Cola Song – Francis Bebey. Does a happier song exist ??

ICE-CREAM OR ICE-BLOCK?
Ice-cream for sure. Passionfruit been the flavour two years running now!

ANYTHING ELSE TO ADD?
Tell your friends and family you love them, often

@uuuuuber
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https://rcqt.bandcamp.com/