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Deckard's Mixography

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Deckard (@deckard-dj) is a versatile and experienced DJ who has been rocking the west coast since 2000. He started his career in Seattle, where he honed his skills and developed his eclectic taste in music. In 2005, he moved to San Francisco and immersed himself in the vibrant and diverse electronic music scene of the Bay Area. He has been a regular behind the decks at the most iconic venues in the city since then. 

He is a proud member of Space Cowboys crew since 2009. Whether he is spinning downtempo lounge, funky big beat, tech house, electro or breaks, Deckard always delivers a captivating and energetic performance that gets the dance floor shaking.

This Mixography is compilation of live recordings of Deckard in the mix from several recent events put on by http://soundcloud.com/spacecowboys. Enjoy! 

For more information on Deckard visit https://www.facebook.com/djdeckard/

Deckard Mixography

My Definition of Chill - All Volumes

Fav DJ Sets

Music has the power to be a really beautiful thing. It marks certain moments in time that you carry with you your whole life. When ever you hear certain tracks they transport you right back to some place wonderful. I'm madly in love with my girlfriend Christina and went with her in 2012 to Lightning in a bottle where I played this set. LIB is a wonderful and diverse festival on the West coast of America. It was Christina's and my first festival together. I wanted to make it a really really special trip and decided beforehand to play only for her that day inspired by, and full of, my love for the most gorgeous, lovely and sweet girl I've ever met.  

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2012 PART ONE

Music has the power to be a really beautiful thing. It marks certain moments in time that you carry with you your whole life. When ever you hear certain tracks they transport you right back to some place wonderful. I'm madly in love with my girlfriend Christina and went with her in 2012 to Lightning in a bottle where I played this set. LIB is a wonderful and diverse festival on the West coast of America. It was Christina's and my first festival together. I wanted to make it a really really special trip and decided beforehand to play only for her that day inspired by and full of my love for the most gorgeous, lovely and sweet girl I've ever met.  

LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE 2012 PART TWO

Inspired to connect by the post-lockdown parties and a decidedly un-chill 2020 and 2021 Deckard is back with My Definition of Chill - After Party. After an all day Breakfast of Champions a group of us made the trek to a friend's house for a more intimate gathering. Walking through the doors, seeing friends still dressed up and glamorous, if not a little worse for wear, drinks being poured, glitter everywhere... not ready to a put a stop to it yet. Queue up the mix and hit play.

Deckard My Definition Of Chill - After Party

This week's RIPEcast is from Space Cowboy's own DJ Deckard. Here's what he has to say for himself:

"Breakfast of Champions is consistently my favorite party of the year both to DJ and attend. I opened the outdoor main stage at 9am this year and for all intents and purposes got to play the sunrise set I had been desiring to play but never got the chance at Burning Man earlier in the year. I took it as an opportunity and honor to be able to set the tone for the morning and get the party off on the right foot. I loved getting to play more of a house oriented set with vocals and a block party feel towards the end of the set. I had a blast playing and hope it shows through in the set."

Here's the track list:

01 andhim - 55.555
02 Super Flu & andhim - Scuzzlebutt
03 Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now (Fennec & Wolf Remix)
04 Green Velvet - Bigger Than Prince (Hot Since 82 Remix)
05 Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime (Gigamesh Remix)
06 The Lumineers - Stubborn Love (Fennec & Wolf Remix)
07 Monkey Safari - Hi Life (Ole Biege Remix)
08 Delta Spirit - Yamaha (Fennec & Wolf Edit)
09 Urban Soul & Roland Clark - Have A Good Time (Monkey Safari Remix)
10 Purple Disco Machine - Move Or Not
11 WhiteNoise - Check Baby
12 TJR vs Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

Bio:
Deckard began DJing in Seattle in 2000 and soon began playing gigs up and down the west coast. Upon moving to San Francisco in 2005 he fell in love with the electronic music scene which is so unique to the Bay Area. You can find him spinning at San Francisco institutions such as Mighty, Shine, Supper Club, Wish and the End Up. Deckard capped off a successful 2009 by joining up with the Space Cowboys Burning Man camp. Depending on the crowd, venue and time of day you might find him spinning downtempo lounge, funky big beat, tech house, electro or breaks.

@deckard-dj
www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Deckard/103355413814

Deckard - Breakfast of Champions 2014

This week we're thrilled to have our good pal, Deckard (aka Keith Harris) of the Space Cowboys, in The Armory. Press play. Get Down. 

"For me 2014 has been about playing upbeat party tunes. I'm exploring different sounds and going in new directions and hopefully providing something a little unique. With Breakfast of Champions and my sunrise mix paving the way here is another evolution on the sound. Remember to throw your hands in the air (song 3)... and finally a big thank you to Zach Moore who runs the Armory Podcast and was a driving force behind the Space Cowboys Ripecast (along with a boatload of awesome mixes from outstanding DJs). Thanks buddy and thanks for the opportunity to share what I've been playing out lately to this podcast." - Deckard

For more information on Deckard visit:

https://www.facebook.com/DJDeckard
http://soundcloud.com/deckard-dj

Artwork by www.jempanufnik.com

Deckard - Episode 028

Howdy RIPEcast fans! We’re taking a breather from all the epic Breakfast of Champions sets, and what better way than with a chilled out set from Space Cowboys’ very own DJ Deckard—the next in his series “My Definition of Chill”. Here’s some words from Deckard:

“This mix makes me happy for many reasons in ways difficult to put in words. Sharing songs that are personal to me and go back as far as my teen years alongside more current electronic tracks in a different context brings me great joy. I appreciate all the support for my chill mixes over the years. Thank you to Team Deckard for your pre-release feedback.” 

More from DJ Deckard:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/deckard-dj
Facebook: https://facebook.com/djdeckard/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dj_deckard

Tracklist
01 Primal Scream - Revolutionary (1997)
02 Chapel Club - Surfacing (Ewan's Night of the Hunter Remix) (2011)
03 A.P.E. - Striplight (2008)
04 Renegade Soundwave - Man Who Wouldn't Let His Wax Wane (1989)
04 Nightmare's on Wax - (Man) The Journey (1995)
05 Bomb the Bass - Bug Powder Dust (Le Funk Mob Mix) (1994)
06 Renegade Soundwave - Pocket Porn (1990)
07 Freddy Fresh - A Family of My Own (2003)
08 DJ Hell - Car Car Car (2017)
09 Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Soulwax Remix) (2011)
10 Mirwais - Disco Science (1999)
11 Johnypluse - Fear Was Like This (2015)
12 Justice - D.A.N.C.E (Dub Reprise) (2007)
13 Walker Royce - Sunday (2016)
14 Dayne S - Sensor (2016)
15 Dave DK & Hounah - Revolution (Dave DK Instrumental Remix) (2020)
16 Fennec & Wolf - Silence of the Amps (2013)
17 Walker & Royce - Reaching (2014)
18 Fred again & The Blessed Madonna - Marea (We've lost dancing) (2021)
19 Quivver - Nothin New to Feel (Lexer Breaks Mix) (2022)
20 Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (Selector Retrodisco FHF Club Remix) (2017)

Deckard - My Definition Of Chill Vol. X An End Can Be A Start

For this installment of my chill series I found inspiration the moment I heard a vocodered voice singing Hotel California in the Luxxury edit. A week later I heard AfroQBen's amazing remix of Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith and I was off to the races. Being a New Wave kid as a teen I didn't get into many of these songs until my adult years and yet somehow I listen to this mix and it makes me feel like a teenager again.

It's my birthday so please enjoy my birthday present to you!

@deckard-dj
www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Deckard/103355413814

DJ Deckard - My Definition Of Chill Vol. 6 -  Jukebox Hero

Jukebox Hero is my all time listened to mix and after many years I'm proud to present Jukebox Hero 2. Memories of listening to 8 Track tapes in the car abound. All these songs are classics to me. I hope you enjoy listening to the remixed versions as much as I did compiling it.

Original Artist Tracklist:
Tracklist
1.  Player - Baby Come Back (1977)
2.  David Bowie - Starman (1972)
3.  Exile - I Want To Kiss You All Over (1978)
4.  Steely Dan - Peg (1977)
5.  Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music (1972)
6.  Electric Light Orchestra - Shine A Little Love (1979)
7.   - Country Road (Take Me Home, Country Roads) (1971)
8.  Steelers Wheel - Stuck in the Middle With You (1972)
9.  Eagles - Hotel California (1976)
10.  Rolling Stones - Miss You (1978)
11.  Run DMC/Aerosmith - Walk This Way (1986)
12.  AC/DC - Highway to Hell (1979)
13.  Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing (1978)
14.  Al Green - Let's Stay Together (1971)
15.  Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (2006)
16.  Barry White - Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe (1974)
17.  Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme (1973)
18.  Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina (1989)
19.  Oran Juice Jones - The Rain (1986)
20.  Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (2008)
21.  Prince - Kiss (1986)
22.  Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove (1981)
23.  New Order - Blue Monday (1983)
24.  Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart (1980)
25.  New Order - Temptation (1982)
26.  Duran Duran - The Reflex (1983)

Party People 16

Jukebox Hero 2

Deckard - Party People Jukebox Hero 2

On the RIPEcast this week a new edition of My Definition of Chill from Deckard. In his words "A new energy and rooted in how San Francisco nightlife makes me feel. Thank you all for your support of this series over the years!"

1. Kito Jempere, Ni!, Buduchi - Kabwato Featuring Budūchi & Ni! (Ewan Pearson Remix)
2. Timo Maas, Basti Grub, Eric Volta - We Were Riding High (Alternative Version)
3. Goom Gum - Ananda (Extended Mix) vs Dousk - Look Good Tonight
4. Satori (Nl) - In a Blink Of An Eye
5. NTO (Fr) - Purple
6. Joy Wellboy - Before The Sunrise (Dixon Remix)
7. Ten Walls - Still Waiting (Album Version)
8. Timo Maas, James Teej, Wings, Paul Mccartney - Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five (Tim Green Remix)
9. Audiofly, Fulltone - C'est Bon (Audiofly Remix)
10. Schulze & Schultze - Mind Control

Deckard My Definition of Chill XII

First off a heartfelt thank you to all the Space Cowboys who made this Burning Man an incredible experience. I have been afforded the chance to become a part of your wonderfully twisted family, play some of the best damn parties anywhere, talk shit, and build crazy projects and I feel blessed to be a part of it. I came to the Cowboys because of the music and stayed because of the personalities and attitude.
This year the Space Cowboys worked as hard as ever to build a 2 story saloon. Why? Because no one said no? Because who wouldn't want a 2 story saloon? The saloon rocked and now that we have one Burning Man under our belt with it I imagine we will figure out more and better ways to utilize it.

This mix is dedicated to all you Space Cowboys and especially those who were there around Noon on Thursday to enjoy these tracks I got to lay out for my semi-delirious campmates after a triumphant Hoe Down and a work of building that led up to it. I love you guys. - Deckard

For more information on Deckard visit:
 www.facebook.com/DJDeckard @deckard-dj

Artwork by www.jempanufnik.com

Deckard RIPEcast - Party People 5

The My Definition of Chill series, which has always been the purest public expression of my taste in music, has exceeded all expectations I ever had for it. What began as a playlist of songs I liked to listen to at the end of the night has evolved into a soundtrack of my life. The reaction from those who have let me know how this series has been a part of their lives has touched me deeply and I appreciate every story and word of thanks I have received. Thank you for sharing and letting me be a part of your life.  

The inspiration for Vol. 7 Brazil started out as a series of unintentionally ignored emails and eventually came around to the formation of a new friendship, an incredible journey to Brazil, and what I hope will be a long term musical partnership based on a love of similar music and now this mix. 

I have to thank my good friends Ricardo and Fred from the Peninsula Beach Club Hotel in Bahia, Brazil for having the vision to bring me in as resident DJ for the New Years holiday and for sharing with me their slice of paradise. It was truly a pleasure to play for a group of amazingly beautiful and friendly Brazilians and the vibe continues to inspire me. 

This mix goes along with Party People 7 Brazil Edition. Different mood with the same inspiration. Thanks for coming along for the musical ride. You can find the complete tracklist posted on Facebook. 

Deckard 

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Deckard RIPEcast - My Definition of Chill Vol. 7 Brazil

You are listening to "In The LaB" presented by The Do LaB. This episode features Pumpkin at Woogie Weekend 2015.

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The Do LaB presents Pumpkin at Woogie Weekend 2015

http://deckard-dj.com/Chill/Chill.html
Summer is here and the time is right for... chillin' with my new mix. Decidedly non-club oriented. Some of these songs I've collected over the years and keep coming back to. Not to denigrate other downtempo mixes, but I can only listen to Kruder & Dorfmeister so many times before it's time for something different. So I made this mix for me, but I hope you enjoy it too.

My Definition of Chill Vol. I

01 Mark Chillage - Falling Star
02 Mango - Tokyo 7am
03 Cinnamon Chasers - Luv Deluxe
04 Cherry - Alex (Ruthit Remix)
05 Tafubar - Constructing the Void (Lemongrass Balearic Remix)
06 Bent - As You Fall (Guy J Remix)
07 Sharam Jey - Army of Men (Original Dub)
08 Paul Kalkbrenner - Azure
09 Paul Kalkbrenner - Sky and Sand
10 Moby - Dream About Me (Booka Shade Remix)
11 Underworld - 2 Months Off (Tong and Rogers Wonderland Mix)
12 John Tejada - The End Of It All
13 LCD Soundsystem - Home
14 Scott Hardkiss - Come On Come On (Instrumental Mix)
15 Elite Force - Kinetic Connection
16 LCD Soundsystem - The Great Release

My Definition of Chill Vol. II  Part 2

Back again to leisurely rock your boomboxes with My Definition of Chill Vol. 3. I've been overjoyed with the reaction I've received from the first two installments.  What began as a mix I was initially going to keep to myself ended up becoming my most listened to mix I've released. For volume 3 my life in San Francisco was a big inspiration for the songs that made it in. A departure in style from both volumes 1 and 2. I'm really happy to share these 22 songs with you that I've been listening to for the last 6 months I've been putting this together. Lots of cool stuff I've run across with vocals from Bob Marley, Al Green and Paul McCartney, a classic from DJ Shadow remixed in elegant style, old school chill classics with Orbital and Nightmares on Wax (I had to include them at some point) and some nods to particular friends with a few of the songs. I want to send a big thank you to everyone who has expressed their gratitude for the My Definition of Chill mixes. It keeps the wheels turning knowing other people are really appreciating the end result. 
-Deckard

01 Orbital - The Box Pt. 1
02 Placebo - Pure Morning (Les Rythmes Digitales Remix)
03 Bon Iver - Skinny Love (Das Kapital Remix)
04 Long Time (Instrumental)
05 Nightmares on Wax - Les Nuits
06 Chromatics - Running Up That Hill (Live Beat)
07 Paul McCartney - Knocking At The Door (Dicky Trisco & InnerWestSoul Festive Edit)
08 DJ Shadow - Scale it Back (Benji Boko Remix)
09 Bran Van 3000 - Drinking in LA (JPOD & The Funk Hunters Remix)
10 DJ Shadow - Midnight in a Perfect World (Nate Wize Special Blend)
11 Bob Marley - Small Axe (Copycat's Slight Re-Edit)
12 Daft Punk vs DJ Fresh - Something About Gold Dust (Jimi Needle's Blend)
13 Al Green - Georgia Boy (James DB's Make It Funky Edit)
14 DJ Shadow - Scale It Back (Party Ben Remix)
15 Liftoff - Marshmeadows
16 Timo Maas - Bad Day
17 Gotye - Hearts a Mess (Supermayer Remix)
18 God Within - Raincry (Vance Musgrove Remix)
19 Gemo & Fabrice - Walking In The Rain
20 808 State - Pacific State (Massey Mix)
21 Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)
22 Amy Winehouse - Love Is A Losing Game (Lucian X & NAPT Redub)

My Definition of Chill Vol. 3

Recorded @ Get Underground - Rex Club - Paris - 03/08/12

DJ Bamboom Leyenda Sunday Sunrise 2018

A little something on the naughty side this holiday season made especially for super humans... Keep warm my friends...

A Dirty Love Story - Mixed by Isaiah Martin

This week's RIPEcast is a special double header. We will be bringing you not one but TWO mixes from our very own @dj-deckard in celebration of his 50th birthday.

Here's what he had to say:
"A celebration of chill songs I love mixed in an extended set. This is also my 20th year DJing. I don't wish to get on a soapbox but I do believe in the power of music to unite and provide an outlet for these crazy times. Consider this just a small way of helping share some joy and especially good tune with much more to come. Thank you -Deckard"

About DJ Deckard:
Born and bred in Washington, Keith Harris (a.k.a. Deckard) starting DJ-ing in 2000, at venues and clubs in Seattle and Canada. He moved to San Francisco in 2005 where his skills and talent evolved and became even more prolific, garnering interest and accolade and earning him a spot in the underground music scene.

Deckard made his big splash as a member of Coda in 2006 at Burning Man. Soon after he joined forces with the Space Cowboys whose parties are legendary in San Francisco and Burning Man and whose Ripecast podcast was nominated for Best Podcast of the Year by Breakspoll for 2013.

Mixing together a blend of music selection including, but certainly not limited to breakbeat, nu funk, and house, Deckard keeps crowds on their feet and moving backed by his unique sound and ability to mix genres whether it be playing a sunrise set at Breakfast of Champions or closing down the main room in front of a packed warehouse.

Deckard has performed in a variety of venues on the west coast and Canada with DJs such as Jondi & Spesh, Uberzone, Lee Coombs, Plump DJs, Dylan Rhymes, Meat Katie, Elite Force/Simon Shackleton, Worthy and more.

More from DJ Deckard:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/deckard-dj
Facebook: facebook.com/djdeckard/
Twitter: twitter.com/dj_deckard
www.deckard-dj.com

Deckard RIPEcast My Definition of Chill 50th Birthday Set Pt. 1

This week's RIPEcast is a special double header. This is the second of TWO mixes from our very own @dj-deckard in celebration of his 50th birthday. The first can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/spacecowboys/deckard-50-1 

Here's what he had to say:
"A celebration of chill songs I love mixed in an extended set. This is also my 20th year DJing. I don't wish to get on a soapbox but I do believe in the power of music to unite and provide an outlet for these crazy times. Consider this just a small way of helping share some joy and especially good tune with much more to come. Thank you -Deckard"

About DJ Deckard:
Born and bred in Washington, Keith Harris (a.k.a. Deckard) starting DJ-ing in 2000, at venues and clubs in Seattle and Canada. He moved to San Francisco in 2005 where his skills and talent evolved and became even more prolific, garnering interest and accolade and earning him a spot in the underground music scene.

Deckard made his big splash as a member of Coda in 2006 at Burning Man. Soon after he joined forces with the Space Cowboys whose parties are legendary in San Francisco and Burning Man and whose Ripecast podcast was nominated for Best Podcast of the Year by Breakspoll for 2013.

Mixing together a blend of music selection including, but certainly not limited to breakbeat, nu funk, and house, Deckard keeps crowds on their feet and moving backed by his unique sound and ability to mix genres whether it be playing a sunrise set at Breakfast of Champions or closing down the main room in front of a packed warehouse.

Deckard has performed in a variety of venues on the west coast and Canada with DJs such as Jondi & Spesh, Uberzone, Lee Coombs, Plump DJs, Dylan Rhymes, Meat Katie, Elite Force/Simon Shackleton, Worthy and more.

More from DJ Deckard:
Soundcloud: @deckard-dj
Facebook: facebook.com/djdeckard/
Twitter: twitter.com/dj_deckard
www.deckard-dj.com

Deckard RIPEcast My Definition of Chill 50th Birthday Set Pt. 2

ROBOTHEART 2012 PART ONE

ROBOTHEART 2012  PART TWO

"Wow. My release of "My Definition of Chill Vol. 4 Part Two (Less Chill)" got a huge reception. Over 15,000 plays after SoundCloud featured it on their Explore Electronic music page. Really gratifying to know so many people took a listen and hopefully like what they hear. Here is Part One (More Chill). Initially I had these two parts together as one gigantic mix but over time each half took on its own personality. This one a bit more dreamy and lower tempo but still throws some punches." - Deckard 

For more information on Deckard visit https://soundcloud.com/deckard-dj

Artwork by www.chilithom.com

Deckard RIPEcast - My Definition of Chill - Vol 4 - Part 1 (More Chill)

From the Love Story Archives. Black Rock City.
A sensual journey of sexy vibrations to share with the one you love...

Isaiahmartin@mac.com
https://soundcloud.com/ultrafi
https://vimeo.com/user17580754
https://www.instagram.com/isaiah_martin_ultrafi/
https://www.facebook.com/Isaiah.Martin.DJ

A Dirty Love Story #5 Black Rock City

Every week since 2010, we feature exclusive house, breakbeat, and drum 'n' bass mixes from our own roster of DJs as well as from Krafty Kuts, Ardalan, Yo Speed, Left/Right, A.Skillz, Plump DJs, Elite Force, Slyde, and more.