Robert was our friend, and we miss him. It's difficult to put into words just what he meant to us. He was a mentor, an inspiration. Canada’s, and more specifically Montreal’s, disco deity. We won’t burrow into his biography, as it is extensive, and footnotes would simply not do him justice. Check out the Red Bull Music Academy video interview if you want to start to journey into who he was for yourself. We made this mix just a few days after he died. It is a cathartic, vastly imperfect, and quick expedition into his music. It merely scratches the surface of who he was, musically.

We connected through a party we were playing for Pride Toronto, after we suggested that he replace the divine Nicky Siano on the bill, as Nicky had to back out at the last minute. After that party, we played together a handful of times, both in his native Montreal and in Toronto, but we really became close through afternoons spent in his home studio, sharing songs. He was more passionate about music than anyone we’d ever met. He was in his seventies, some forty years our senior, but was a big kid really, and when we were together we were contemporaries. We loved taking him out to dinner, which happened about once a month, and hearing stories of his Limelight disco days, or of his experience making house music in the nineties. Or speaking to what it was like to be a seventy-odd something still making music and djing parties. He was always working on something. Always. We were so proud to help get a few of his edits out to the world, through connections with GAMM, Basic Fingers, and Whiskey Disco. He had so much music to share, and was constantly clamouring for us to send him edits for his radio shows, a request we complied to, often and happily. 

When the world stopped with Covid, we were no longer able to make it to Montreal. We’d chat over the internet, or do video calls, but, in hindsight, we could and should have stayed better connected. When the news of his passing broke, over a stranger's shared Facebook post of all places, we were breathless and in disbelief. We called his phone, over and over again, putting our faith in the unreliability of social media, but he didn’t answer. Shortly after, a text came from his phone, from a friend of his, confirming the news. The hardest part was knowing that those dinners were over. No more advice and no more shared wisdom. The promise of another party to play together was to be left unfulfilled. We just hope that he knew how much we loved him and how important he was to us.

Dylan & John aka the Patchouli Brothers

Lumberjacks Tape 044: Ode to Robert Ouimet by The Patchouli Brothers

Performed at the wedding of Holly Clark & Sam Cougan on March 25th 2023 in Foster Victoria. Much love.

Keith Barrow - You Know You Want To Be Loved
J.R. Bailey - Just Me 'N You
Sundray Tucker - If It Was Me
LTJ Edits - Trying My Best Love
Donald Byrd & 125th Street, N.Y.C. - Love Has Come Around
Surface - Falling In Love
Mary Clark - Take Me I’m Yours
The Ritchie Family - I’ll Do My Best (For You Baby)
Arian - Your Love Makes Me A Winner
Timeless Legend - I Was Born To Love You
The O’Jays - Love Train
Kenix feat. Bobby Youngblood - There's Never Been (No One Like You)
Sanctuary - So Much TM
Final Touch - I’m Ready To Give Up My Love 
Andrea Passenger - Let's Have It
Skip Mahoney - Janice (Don't Be So Blind To Love)
Channel 83 - Tonight

Love Contest

The Timbres train keeps on rollin and for this stop, we check in with a guest many of you know and respect. Tooli, label boss for Omena Records, and Local Talk Records has graced us with an introspective journey through music. A collection of music to "wind down and also get some positive energy"

When I reached out to Tooli, I was beyond excited to hear that he was interested. His labels have been home to some of my favorite music, and artists as well. 

This mix is a bit different than whats typical for this series, but that's why it has quickly become one that I will cherish deeply. There's no intentional promotion, or a mix for the club, but instead a journey through beautiful sounds for the sake of relaxation. 

Take some time this weekend to toss this one on while winding down after a busy day, and enjoy the latest addition to the Selected Timbres series from Tooli! See you in the comments!

Selected Timbres 26: Tooli

@faraonica_underground

Kicking off the European summer with a friendly mix from Florence-based Simona Faraone. Thoroughly entrenching herself within the Italian music scene since the late 80's, the Roman native is predominantly involved with local label Roots Underground. Faraone also began her own solo project, New Interplanetary Melodies in 2016, paying tribute to the unique and visionary approach of Sun Ra. So pour yourself some bubbles and sit loose to some hand-picked Jazz and blissed-out Funk.

TASCAM DR-05

LIFE CLASSICS 14 SIMONA FARAONE

This one’s for you if you enjoy getting yourself lost in dub and techno flavoured sonic array of atmospheric waves. All that leading up to an uplifting last 30 minutes for a bit of a wake-up call. A fine wine session with (j)(c) a.k.a. @jamie-coull, the longest one yet.

Catch (j)(c) and the rest of Loose Format crew playing August 17th at Behind this Wall, London Town. Bringing loose genre, considered dance mood. Should be a good one!

Loose Format

(j)(c) – 51.5062425, -0.0868927

Featuring @Palazzo-Music, @restless1, Angus Cowan & @samc

Recorded October 5 2019

Caz Reitop Basement Party - Unedited

After a year and a half living in Melbourne, far away from my family and friends, I had the opportunity to do a live streaming as part of the 3rd edition of the GIN TRONIC Media Center. Very special for me, as it was the first time since I left that I could share music with my friends back home :)

An hour and something of a mix between house, disco, Italo, and more. 

Video live streaming:
Parte 1: https://youtu.be/o6Si1_yH-Do?t=4576
Parte 2: https://youtu.be/_dHlzo0l-Zs?t=1

Palazzo @ GIN TRONIC Media Center Live

Force Majeure is a mix series bringing inspired and inspiring musical selection from quarantine.

The seventh instalment of Force Majeure is a special one. A selection from the boogie king and part of the J.A.W Family, Leroy Burgess. This mix brings global soul sounds, reflecting on the current circumstances taking on our world. Fall into modern soul, Brazilian, jazz to some uplifting boogie. Thanks to Leroy for bringing this selection to us 🌟

@leroyburgess

Force Majeure 07 - Leroy Burgess

Took some of my fave records to play a show for Diverse Frequencies radio in Deal last December. Some classics and a few obscurities including tracks by Rhythm & Bliss, Robert Wyatt, Love Junkie, Heaven & Earth,  Dennis Olivieri... any many more sweet gems for your Sunday listening pleasure. Download here: https://we.tl/t-ruJ9aQZ7aD

Diverse Frequencies - Skyrager

The Mutual Intentions member and KingUnderground Records regular delivers a vinyl mix of raw and freaky DIY deep house and techno cuts.

Interview: https://www.stampthewax.com/2020/09/02/diggers-directory-fredfades/

Love Contest

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