PP#44 BY ORPHEU THE WIZARD

One of the truest stylists in DJing.

Although leaving behind only a small repertoire, sadly cut short by an early and unexpected passing, what we have left as evidence of his deep dedication to the pleasures of music is so unique and designed with such charming consistency, that when listened to, can only be Zecky’s selection.


Since the late 2000’s we studied the few mixes we could get our hands on obsessively, to the point where for example: we will never be able to hear Pats and Pat “Tobago” without the expectation of “City Lights” to be mixed in next, courtesy of the 2008 Ebisu Bar Jam recording. To us, Zecky became a sub genre of music — "Zecky style tracks" — something in the realms of what we might consider as Balearic, but still somehow blurring the borders of acceptable Italo-disco, and then coming way out of left field with something contemporary like Simply Red...and somehow it all made perfect sense. A lot of these tracks may seem obvious now, but keep in mind this was mid 2000’s, a lot of these tracks were still not known, discogs was not what it is today: contextually, the calliber of his research was heavy. Imagine living in a time when the idea of what a good DJ should be doing is minimal techno yet you’re a Japanese guy going to Italy to look for completely expired Italo material, one can only imagine the facial expressions and dialogues that might have emerged between Italian record store owners and Zecky throughout his digging travels.


The role that talent plays in the DJ "profession" can sometimes feel fuzzy, especially in the post social media/CDJ era. In our humble opinions however, listening to Zecky’s oeuvre gave this mystery a good amount of inspiring clarity. The aesthetic precision of his selection supported by his simple but flawless mixing created compositions so striking that the mixes became new stories or soundtracks to beautiful movies no one had ever seen before. It really felt like he was making something larger than the music he was using to compose these moments. A common (and disturbing) cliche one often hears when people go about describing a DJ’s work is the idea of being a “story teller”. To us Zecky genuinely put forth this idea on a meaningful level, his stories were some of the nicest of all.

We learned so much from Zecky.


Thank you for the music and happy birthday — Zecky would have been 54 today.


Thank you to Daisuke, his party partner, for making this possible ❤️
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DJ 界での真のスタイリストの一人。
残念ながら、予期せぬ早すぎる死によって残されたレパートリーはわずかですが、音楽の楽しみに対する彼の深い献身の証拠として残されたものはとてもユニークで、魅力的な一貫性をもってデザインされており、聴くとZeckyのセレクションを感じざるを得ません。
2000 年代後半から私たちは手に入れることができる数少ないミックスを執拗に研究し、例えば、2008 年の恵比寿バージャムのレコーディングのおかげでパットとパットの「Tobago」を聞くと、次に「City Lights」がミックスされることを期待せずにはいられなくなりました。
私たちにとってZecky は音楽のサブジャンル、つまり「Zecky スタイルのトラック」になりました。これは、私たちがバレアリックと考えるものの領域に属しながら、それでも許容できるイタロディスコの境界を曖昧にし、その後 Simply Red のような現代的なものによって予想外の形で登場しました... そしてどういうわけか、すべてが完璧に理にかなったものでした。これらのトラックの多くは今では当たり前に思えるかもしれませんが、これは 2000 年代半ばのことであり、これらのトラックの多くはまだ知られておらず、discogs は今日ほどではありませんでした。文脈上、彼のリサーチの質は高いものでした。優れた DJ が行うべきのことはミニマルテクノであるという考え方がある時代に生きていると想像してください。しかし、あなたは完全に期限切れのイタロの素材を探しにイタリアに行く日本人男性です。彼のレコード探しの旅を通して、イタリアのレコード店のオーナーと Zecky の間に生まれたであろう表情や会話は想像するしかありません。 DJ という「職業」において才能が果たす役割は、特にソーシャル メディアや CDJ の時代以降は、曖昧に感じられることがあります。しかし、私たちのささやかな意見としては、Zecky の作品を聴くとこの謎がかなりはっきりと理解できました。彼の選曲の美的精度と、シンプルでありながら完璧なミキシングが、非常に印象的な作品を生み出し、そのミックスは新しい物語や誰も見たことのない美しい映画のサウンドトラックになりました。彼は、これらの瞬間を作曲するために使用した音楽よりも大きな何かを作っているように感じました。人々が DJ の仕事を説明するときによく耳にする一般的な (そして不快な) 決まり文句は、「ストーリーテラー」であるという考えです。私たちにとって、Zecky はこの考えを本当に意味のあるレベルで提示しており、彼の物語は最も素晴らしいものでした。私たちは Zecky から多くのことを学びました。音楽をありがとう。誕生日おめでとうございます。Zecky は今日 54 歳になっていたはずです。これを実現させてくれたパーティーパートナーの大輔に感謝します❤️

H.A.N.D. MIX 065 : Zecky – Metro 1st

Colored Craig Live @ B.P.T. February 2025

Our dear friend Davide D’Amico steps up with a bag full of rare gems and dancefloor anthems, offering us a glimpse into his world through this mix. It’s a snapshot of what he's been vibing to lately, a testament to his eclectic taste and unique touch.
As one of the core residents at Basic Club, Davide has carved a distinctive path for himself, crafting a sound that effortlessly flows between house, techno, disco, jazz-funk, and rare groove. Inspired by the many artists he's had the privilege of sharing the stage with, Davide is an avid digger, always on the lookout for those hidden treasures that ignite the dance floor. His sets are raw, full of energy, and unapologetically authentic, reflecting his deep, unwavering passion for music in its purest form.

LÉMAN MIX 22 - DAVIDE D'AMICO

This podcast is a spiritual journey, bringing together tracks from diverse origins, eras, and musical worlds. Blending sounds that range from Dub, Ambient, New Age, Ethereal, Abstract, and Acid Jazz, it aims to showcase musical spheres beyond the club-oriented sounds we usually associate with Abajour. It also reflects a parallel project called ‘Desira Noroi‘, and an event series in Paris called 'Trip Tease' dedicated to opening up and exploring a broader musical spectrum.

Abajour: instagram.com/abajour_bp?igsh=MTBtNWFhOGIzcDN3MQ==

Desira Noroi: instagram.com/desira_noroi_dj?igsh=MTJ0bHVxZmQ4aDVrMA==

Tracklist:

Cheval Fou - La fin de la vie, le début de la Survivance (1994 - Legend music - FR)
Dali Muru & The Polyphonic Swarm - My Boar (2021 - Stroom - BE)
Vangelis O. Papathanassiou - We Were All Uprooted (1973 - Vertigo - GR)
Gabrielle Roth & The Mirrors - Tsunami (2001 - Raven - US)
MDCIII - Miniature II (2018 - W.E.R.F. - BE)
Richard Horowitz & Sussan Deyhim - Desert Equations (For Brion Gysin) (1986 - Music Box - GR)
Toshinori Kondo - Dub Deep Inside (2021 - JET SET - JPN)
Dream Dolphin - Tour 5 Modern Blue Asia (2003 - FOA Records - JPN)
Klaus Schulze & Rainer Bloss - Racing (1984 - Inteam GmBH - GE)
Nurse With Wound - Yagga Blues (1995 - United Dairies - UK)
YL Hooi - Strobe Lite (2021 - Efficient Space - AU)
Angel's Breath - Velvet (1994 - Imago - YU)
Coil - Broccoli (1999 - Chalice - UK)
Anadol ‎– Ay Çürüdü (2019 - Kinship - GE)
New Composers & Pete Namlook - In Memory of Magnitola (2001 - Elektrus - RU)
Abdur Razzaq & Rafiyq - The Night of Power (1983 - Green Essence Records - US)

H.A.N.D. MIX 072 :  Abajour Aka Desira Noroi

Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

A meeting of two bonafide black belts for an all out master class. 

Another highlight of Crown Ruler's 25 year celebrations & the final hit out from a crazy summer season - Detroit Jedi, Marcellus Pittman & Naarm's undisputed Queen, DJ JNETT pack all the punches on this very special, extended b2b session.

Recorded live from a bursting Night Cat, feel the sweat off the walls as two old friends & esteemed contemporaries showed out. Travelling through raw uptempo grooves, pulsing deep house, acid explorations and straight hard slapping techno, the two take it everywhere and back again - holding an enthused party in the palm of their hands.

While the sounds of this raucous crowd was not recorded, if you listen closely you can feel the palpable energy as the lightly audible noise of jubilated dancers come through the stylus. Jammed and hot from an hour in and thick til close, this is audio proof of the way two very perceptive DJs can grab hold and take you to higher places.

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Crown Ruler Mix #35 - Marcellus Pittman b2b DJ JNETT

[MIX] Lovefingers - Live inna LA Warehouse (Forget The Future - February 9th, 2025)

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Recording of Raphaël Top-Secret's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2018.

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Raphaël Top-Secret at Dekmantel Selectors 2018

A dusty dance selection from one of Asia's most discerning DJs, recorded live in the noisy, friendly surrounds of Omelette stage at Wonderfruit 2019.

Omelette is the home of cheesy beats and delicious, fluffy moments shared with friends.

Stay connected with Wonderfruit, and check back for more live recordings from The Fields.

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Ouissam — Omelette — Wonderfruit 2019

Rush Hour Co-Founder Antal took over the decks in the store and recorded the second slot of store broadcast 019. Listen back here!

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