Pre-order LP: pocketoflight.bandcamp.com/album/transcoastal-lp-compiled-by-charles-bals-and-norman-gervais

An introduction to Transcoastal, a collection of lush AOR and exotic jazz from 1981–1990, weaving through the USA, South America, and Europe. 

Recorded, edited and FX by @normgrv 

Out April 2025 on @pocket_of_light

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An introduction to Transcoastal - Compiled by Charles Bals & Norman Gervais

We open this series of mixes with a document from Pocket of Light resident Joe Toner. A mainstay at Pocket of Light (remember London and New York?), we have him in Beirut, party date 11/05/2019. Details soon on instagram.

Photo by Tamara Saade, Pocket of Light NY, October 2018.

LIGHTCAST 01 - Joe Toner

The next instalment of our series comes from down under operator and Planet Trip label boss Mike Who. Full immersion into the suave character's sonic universe until we have him at the party on this side of the Earth, in Beirut, or somewhere in a villa on the French Riviera...

LIGHTCAST 02 - Mike Who

Following up on their playlist endeavour, here's Norm and Sean's interpretation of a balearic chill in. Or dance in. While doing the dishes. Or sipping prosecco alone. Or with your lover. Anyway, this is Balearic Confinement with Norm and Sean, our associates and strong men of the French Riviera. Stay in, tune in. Stay safe.

Balearic Confinement - Probably Sean and Norm from Bayetë

This year has been a tough one on everyone, more so on the Lebanese people. Born in the midst of those dark times, this collaboration brings Elaine Kibaro's commanding lyrics to Mario Gharios' interpretation of a modern dub track.

All proceeds go to reconstruct Beirut, destroyed by an explosion on the 4th of August, and Beirutis who lost love ones and suffered injuries.

Buy: https://pocketoflight.bandcamp.com/track/elaine-kibaro-mario-gharios-au-creux-de-moi

Music, Arrangement, Composition: Mario Gharios
Additional Production: Karl Gharios
Vocals, Lyrics: Elaine Kibaro
Mixing, Mastering: Mario Gharios

Photography, Concept: Mario Gharios
Shot in Faraya, Lebanon.

Elaine Kibaro & Mario Gharios - Au Creux De Moi

Beirut-born, Mediterranean-based sound system, the party with the balloons, still singing in your head.

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