Hello Soulful Techno lovers I am UK based artist Michael Walken.

I first started getting into the minimal techno and electro from places like Germany properly around 2004/2005 I believe, Gabriel Ananda was incidentally one of the very first artists I remember really loving the sound of. I believe Ihre Personliche Glucksmelodie was one of the first I heard. I had been moving through genres of dance music since being around 11 after hearing The Prodigy. But when I first heard Gabriel and this blend of minimalist techno and electro I immediately loved the playful hooks and upbeat melodies and electronic sounds. The techno I had heard before was mainly through big bands such as Underworld and The Prodigy but really got excited by this fresh upbeat melodic european sound.

So getting speaking to Gabriel last year, being one of my favourite and first techno artists I heard was very exciting. Gabriel liked the first track I sent, which spurred me on too make more. Firstly I had a middle eastern riff that I jammed which went on to be Peace In The Middle East. Definitely my finest solo work to date. I am no Bob Dylan but I always loved the protest song so Peace In The Middle East really just became a subtle protest song I suppose. I think it has drama and beauty, and the silence and undisturbed music that peace can bring in the interlude in the main breakdown.

The second track Peace Agreement leads on from Peace In The Middle East. Imagining there has been a long standing Peace Agreement which sticks. I was lucky enough and completely bowled over when Gabriel said he would collaborate on this track. I have had some great feedback in the past from some big names such as Hernan Cattaneo, SLAM, Orbital, BIllie Ray Martin but being able too actually throw ideas round and collaborate on the same track as someone of Gabriels calibre and a favourite artist of mine was a dream come true! This led to it being much deeper and warmer in its ambience with a much better structure and a track I will be immensely proud of.

Lastly I already had a very dreamy electronica folky track that I remixed for a friend J.Perkins which Gabriel liked the vibe of immediately. And in corona times I think some warm optimism like this would be welcome. I think it leads on nicely on the ep, starting with drama imagining peace and by the end in a warm daydream in an almost perfect world.

Thanks Gabriel and Soulful Techno for giving me the chance to showcase myself. I hope people enjoy!

Gabriel Ananda & Michael Walken - Peace Agreement

AtalaiA has crafted an 8 track debut album entitled ‘Moving Through Shards’ for Soulful Techno.

Hailing from North East England, DJ and producer Daniel O’Sullivan a.k.a AtalaiA has carved out a unique reputation by playing in excess of a whopping 1000 sunsets in Ibiza. Now he has translated his knowledge as a selector into an audible trademark.

“I had a strong urge to reach out and collaborate with other artists and capture this special point in time. The album is hugely influenced by the 15 years I’ve spent in Ibiza. It’s a place that has shaped myself and my sound. Critically, it’s a new bridge between myself and anyone who has crossed paths with me, and hopefully a lot of new listeners, as we all begin again. I really want to thank everyone who has been on the musical journey with me - from sunsets to ten hour sets”.

The album contains tracks ‘Moving Through Shards’ and ‘There You Go’, that are designed to deliver in a club, while ‘Solar Tones’, will resonate in the sunshine at Café Mambo. Others were made for contemplative home listening like ‘Cha+NllZ’ - written for friends at their apartment on the island. 

“From my hometown family in Morpeth and Newcastle to my Ibiza familia to all friends scattered around the world, and all those who’ve passed on, to label boss Gabriel Ananda who is hugely supportive and believes in the essence of the person and the music above all else, I couldn’t have asked for more belief and support so this is for all of you. Gracias a todos.”

Danny O a.k.a Atalaia

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AtalaiA - Wanted In Connection

Unconditional giving - that's not only a phrase but my very own philosophy. As a doctor and an artist I dedicate my daily life to others. With my music I want to reach a deeper point of empathy and touch the human heart in a very own way. My EP starts with "Your Love", an uplifting house track that highlights the feelings of a new amorousness, followed by "Something about you" in a 2021 version. This chilled house track lets you dream of sundowners at the beach. Last but not least Gabriel and me have selected "Wonderful Spirit" - intelligent beats surround some ethereal cineastic sounds to create a majestic atmosphere.

Jan Möhlenkamp - Your Love

Jan Möhlenkamp - Wonderful Spirit

Jan Möhlenkamp - Something About You

Ninsa is an upcoming DJ from Amsterdam, Netherlands dedicated to bringing intense and deep music on the dance floors of the planet, maybe also mars in the future.

Ninsa:
When you produce a track with Gabriel the key ingredient is to have fun. Which begins with putting on a creative fun outfit before you sit down and go into music nerd mode behind your computer. This was the start of Glitter & Litter. A collection of glittery ideas and some littery ones we couldn't get rid of.

Gabriel:
Ninsa, Creative, intelligent, blue eyes, blond, pünktlich.. Every guy will understand that this is a girl you wanna make music with.
So we did. Honestly, after 27 years of producing techno it can be a bit boring to produce so it was fun to work together and get some ideas and vibes. Since this was a “finding the style” process, it was a 3 days trial and error session and 3 songs made it into one. Usually thats not so good but in this case, it works like a charm. It tells a story that takes you from intimate to expressive…

Gabriel Ananda & Ninsa - Glitter And Litter

Back in the years when I toured with Sven Väth we were looking for a release on Cocoon Records and Sven picked this track from my live set. But i wasn't too happy with the track. Now, many years later out of a sudden, I love it. It consists out of 2 tracks mixed in a long one. So you can play the whole thing when you wanna go to the toilet.

Gabriel Ananda - Square Dance (Live)

Ninsa: The interstellar “remix version” on Gabriels SoundCloud is a track that I’ve listened to many times. I love it and when we searched for inspiration we started to talk about how shitty it is that it’s just on SoundCloud and nowhere else. So we just made our own interpretation.

When we are creating, we find a balance somewhere in between of both our styles. There is no other mentor and friend that I would wish for in this music journey.


Ananda: “ Not many movies or events hit my deepest pain of being separated as much as interstellar. They did something right with this movie and the soundtrack is on point.

So in one of our sessions, Ninsa and I couldn't find something that moved us equally so we just decided to go into these chords of Hans Zimmer. 

The heaviness of the remix on soundcloud isn't so much in this one, so i decided to create contrast by also showing the happy side of that Theme in the break..

Ninsa is not only a really good friend and an amazing, hard working talent as a DJ and all that is connected to it, her passion also lights me up a little so that i feel motivated to make some more techno tracks and also enjoy playing on parties more. So big thanks for that.


Ninsa, Gabriel 04.10.2022

Gabriel Ananda, Ninsa - Stellar Interpretation Of A Heartbreaking Sci-Fi Theme

Summer Rain is a nice title and it could be about the weather, the rain, the warmth thats still there and a few sunrays coming through the clouds.

But in reality its about life.

The older i get the more i feel humiliated by life and what challenges it has in stock for me. Sometimes its so overwhelming that I wanna escape: Then I listen to the inside, outside the storm, but inside a warm light, quietness, a shine in the heart, something thats constant and is always there. And I can smile, maybe even laugh a bit about the drama thats going on. And I understand, that my life is a gift, its a roller coaster ride that i booked, its a wave I can surf or beeing rolled over. And now, on around 50% of my life I see, its a beautiful plan.

And then I lose it and the drama kicks in. I get thrown around, struggle, experience beautiful moments that i didnt plan... I dont have control over the big events but yet i know, its not so serious after all.

Summer Rain

Gabriel Ananda - Summer Rain

The Little Creek Behind the House

Gabriel Ananda - The Little Creek Behind The House

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Nine Thousand

Steve Slight - Nine Thousand (Original Mix)

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Traces

Ryan Davis & Microtrauma - Traces (Gabriel Ananda Remix)

Soulful Techno release #010

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Ryan Davis & Microtrauma - Traces

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Soulful Techno release #014

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Elfen

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Aruanda

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Apron

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Faraday

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Gullen - Bridget's Eternity

Smash Remixes Pt.1

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Gabriel Ananda - Smash ( Live Version Remastered)

#69

01. Nick Warren - Devil's Elbow (Max Cooper Remix)
02. TB - Glitter (Original Mix)
03. Hunter/Game - Bermuda (Original Mix)
04. Jan Blomqvist -The Space In Between (Ben Bohmer Extended Remix)
05. Christian Loffler - Lid (Yotto Remix)
06. Pablo Bolivar - Dahnser
07. Eli & Fur - Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr Remix)
08. Lane 8 - Skin & Bones feat Patrick Baker (Enamour Remix)
09. Marcus Reinhardt - Bamboo (Original Mix)
10. Mathame - Nothing Around Us feat Lyke (Original Mix)

Gabriel Ananda - Gabriel Ananda presents Soulful Techno 69 - MOHN

1. Bob Moses - Enough To Believe (Toulouse Edit)
2. Aukai - Closed Eyes (Aparde Remix)
3. Paul Baule - Hiraeth
4. Coldplay - Midnight (Mees Salomé Edit)
5. James Marley - Solar
6. Mees Salomé - Unreleased
7. Lee Jones - Joyful Noise
8. King Sfiso, Mbuso Khoza - Ilanga feat. Mbuso Khoza (Enoo Napa Travellerz Remix)
9. Maximalism - Magical
10. Claptone, Zola Blood - Birdsong (Super Flu Remix)
11. BeeGee, Carlo Whale - Bipolar Disorder

Gabriel Ananda - Gabriel Ananda presents Soulful Techno 72 - Mees Salome

1. Rui - False Hope
2. Aparde - Vast
3. Sis - Moonier
4. George Bloom - Phoebe
5. Hot TuneiK - Somewhere in Hannah
6. Tim Engelhardt & Autm - Das Horn (Distorted Beauty Remix)
7. Fernando Aragon - Bergah
8. Matthias Meyer - Voltage
9. Albert R. - Pitchblack (Hot TuneiK Remix)
10. Kidnap Kid - First Light

Gabriel Ananda - Gabriel Ananda presents Soulful Techno 73 - Miss Melera

#74 

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Gabriel Ananda - Gabriel Ananda presents Soulful Techno 74

#75

1. Falcon 9 (Original Mix) - Simao
2. The Rapture Pt.II (Original Mix) - &ME
3. Planet 9 (Original Mix) - Adam Port
4. 12CC (feat. JUNIORAKWETY) - Lee Burridge & Lost Desert
5. Masala (Pablo Fierro Remix) - Floyd Lavine
6. Sunday - Rampe
7. Smart People - Thales Boutroumlis
8. No One Gets Left Behind (Tiago Fragateiro's Cosmic Remix) - DJ Yellow & Flowers and Sea Creatures
9. BaptÃme (Original Mix) - Agoria
10. Measurements (Original Mix) - Philipp Wolf

Gabriel Ananda - Gabriel Ananda presents Soulful Techno 75 - Philipp Wolf

Gabriel Ananda's Soulful Techno label is back after a couple of months of absence! With new found flair and a fresh look the German imprint is ready to bring you some of the finest soulful techno music out there, and we kick things off with this 2-tracker by Serhan Guney.

Serhan Guney is a Turkish music producer that has been supported by DJs such as Solomun, Joris Voorn, Sasha and many more and has already released on Diynamic, Manual Music, Dear Deer and Beatfreak Limited to name a few.

His musical taste can vary from melodic techno for the dance floors, through emotional deep house melodies for the listeners, to acoustic piano compositions. An ideal match for Gabriel's Soulful Techno philosophy as you will hear now when listening to his two brand new songs; the uplifting 'Mein' and the deeper 'Home'.

Serhan Guney - Mein

Serhan Guney - Home

In the words of Gabriel Ananda: A new demo came in, Jan Möhlenkamp, watching the skies: I pressed play and it made me laugh how clumsy the bassdrum bumped in. I love it when things are a little different and out of the ordinary. I liked the atmosphere and later when the big synth came in I just had to stand up and spread my arms and just laugh and celebrate this awesome track. So abundant and full and giving and naive at the same time. Maybe not the best seller ever, but when i love it so much, i have to do it.

The other tracks play along with their unique style but have their own focuses, on club and chill out.

Hope you can enjoy this one as much as i do!

Jan Möhlenkamp - Watching The Skies

In the words of Gabriel Ananda: When I got Yöurr´s demo for Suburbians i loved it right away, but I had these chords and harmonies in mind to bring the track another dimension in the break. So he allowed me to add some stuff. I think the track became awesome!

Canvas is a great track for warm up and listening at home. Always makes me feel good when I listen to it.

Yöurr - Canvas

Soulful Techno strikes back and sees its founding father Gabriel Ananda team up with AtalaiA who debuted on the label not too long ago with his well received Mind's Eye single.

Disco In The Jungle is an uplifting and warm club groover, full of emotion. One for those euphoric peak time moments of a night!

On the flipside AtalaiA goes solo and delights us with Minutes To Midnight which will please the melodic and progressive house fans for sure.

Another massive release from the German imprint!

Gabriel Ananda & Atalaia - Disco In The Jungle

Some called him Mozart of Techno, others see the new Elvis Presley of Techno in him or the manifestation of Jesus. God, I am so modest. Don't put your light under the bed my teacher in elementary school said. Especially when it is a candle. 

No, but seriously: Whatever you might think, for me this is part of my life condensed in music and since it's almost impossible to find singers who want to work on their vocals more than 2 takes it was a practical choice to use my own voice. 


With remixes from:

Lexer, i am a biiiig fan of his work and super super happy that he remixed "Participants".

AtalaiA is a super fresh, groovy, emotional and cool guy with a fantastic output and i am grateful for every track he sends me. The remix speaks for itself.

Gabriel Ananda - Participants

Gabriel Ananda - Participants (Lexer Remix)

Soulful Techno is a record label that represents home to authentic and emotional music from any techno genre. 

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