Tangible Bliss

For our 30th instalment we have a very special submission via Milano. 

Balleremo & Cura Festival resident, Ortensio brings us an extended mix testing the limits of 'dance music' - a beautifully introspective blend of slow jams, percussive textures, moments of serenity contrasted with moments of total chaos and more dub infused and bass heavy sounds.

Super beautiful, thank you Ortensio <3

@goedel000
@balleremo-04-14

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𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 / 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬 / 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞
Ortensio , he/him , Milano, Italy

𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐱
For this mix I wanted to try and build a blend some of the outcome of my researches towards the different shades and forms of danceable music I personally enjoy the most, possibly limiting as much as possible the usage of music conceived and created specifically for the contemporary dance floors and sound systems, and trying to dig deeper into different dimensions of regular and non-regular rhythms, music jams and head-moving sonic creations from all over the world, mostly focusing on the mediterranean macro area and more.

𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜?
My past, when I was living in Berlin and DJing more regularly in clubs, has helped me shape my technical skills. Milano instead has helped me breaking my limits, getting out of my comfort zone and destroying a lot of the patterns that, as a DJ and Music Maker, were locking me down in a box. There’s a lot of oxygen, curiosity and creativity nowadays in my everyday life.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 / 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨?
Definitely one of the kinetic events. I prefer small DIY events over infamous and hyper-celebrated social gatherings. The only thing I care the most about lately is the sound system.

𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐮𝐩?
Can’t avoid trying to bring some attention to our beloved creature, @balleremo-04-14. Also, there’s a few, but definitely @ormeye and DNN’s LOBO, Dubwise, Buka and Evolvere are some of my favorites. But I’m sure I’m forgetting some.

𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐉 / 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐮𝐩?
Definitely @st-ill, @piezopz, @notmass / @cipppo, @biasedraw and @ernestobellicini.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞) 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞?
Last month at Mezzocannone Occupato in Naples, invited by sea dogs crew and the Perditempo family. Was definitely touching.

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨?
A Rhythm & Sound / Basic Channel tribute mix.
> https://youtu.be/xH9bgpCHyJA <
> https://youtu.be/3Fqhq078rTA <

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨?
Barabàn - Musa di Pelle, Pinfio di Legno Nero

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝?
A Bansuri Flute, a Gong and an Olympus Trip MD3

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭?
Coil - Moon’s Milk (In Four Phases)

𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐫?
There’s too many. But my most recent was at my place, with some of my most loved friends during an endless after party.

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧?
The city where I live, Milano, for the vibe. And lately, our event “Balleremo”. There’s other cities I love way more tho for the sound systems.

𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐱?
There’s really too many. I can mention some of the artists tho: Mala, @keinobjekt, @djrum.

𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬
Cinematic - Ritualistic - Tribal

kinetic mix 030: Ortensio "Origins"

Glyn Maier - Psithurism [enmossed]
Mu Tate - Cicada Break [3 X L]
Promoter - Cogitate 2 [Patience / Impatience]
Pinkcourtesyphone - pre-sumptuous / post-sumptuous [Room40]
Best Available Technology - 605AM4262015c [Self Released]
Ghost Warrior - No Stream [re:st]
AyGeeTee & Actress Pets - Much Later Water [Kit Records]
Continuity - Infinite Lights [B.A.A.D.M]
Creation Rebel - Space Movement Section 1 [On-U Sound]
Monty Luke - Future Mystic [Rekids]
Nueen - I [3 X L]
COH - Faster Depth [Dais Records]
Gavsborg - Did Not Make this for Jah 9 (feat. Shanique Marie) [dispari]
Strategy - Heat [Community Library]
Dschen - Field of Uncertainty [Secuencias Temporales]
Kaspiann - Solina [Mantis]
Pablo's Eye - My Only Guide [Stroom]
Leeway - Rushcutter [Lost Domain] 
Daniel[i] - Chasm [Kizen Records]
Civilistjävel!  - Femton [YYAA]
Pan American - Running Dog (Reborn) [Foam On A Wave]
Zemog - Equal Vibrations (Dub Phasing) [Huinali Recordings]
Amandra - Lavanville [Nous'klear]
Tresque - Terapung-apung [-OUS]
Sub Basics - Network [Temple of Sound]
Intrepid Soul - Tribal Auditorium [Ritualism Records]
Ali Berger - Ancestors Rest [Trackland] 
Brendan Moeller - Safari [Third Ear]
Salama - Digger's Meditation [TT]
Dib - Cieloterra [Lempuyang]
Sub Basics - Sentient Machines [Temple of Sound]


May 2024

pu1se/tone switch

running free with Van Dyke Browne @vinylhunter

o:How have you been sleeping lately?
w:Not great, I kept on falling asleep watching twin peaks season 2, not good for sleep!

o:Are you a daydreamer or night swimmer?
w:Daydreamer :)

o:Where do you go to dream?
w:Wherever my heart tells me I should be <3

o:What was the last thing you heard that moved you?
w:HTRK live a Strange Brew, such a beautiful performance <3

o:Have you ever cried on the dance floor?
w:Many times!

o:Where did you record this mix? 
w:I recorded this mix at the location of my party Acid Lake, the sun was setting, a deer was roaming up ahead, and a giant orange moth was flying around me :) 

o:What drew you to the sounds?
w:I have been thinking a lot recently about the perception of time in the context of love and loss. The way that our mind orchestrates a measurement of how long something feels in accordance with its impact on us. 

There is a magic involved in our metaphysical connections with one another, and the ways in which we can connect despite distance and extended time apart, but also how it feels when something bad happens to someone we love, sometimes before any contact with that person if the connection is deep enough. 

I wanted to channel these thoughts and connect with a collection of sounds spanning across many years and locations, tied together by their formation deep within the soul.

o:What's your plan next weekend?
w:The release party for the debut record by Excelsior Ruth @xlsior ;)

ghosts #6 ʋαɳ ԃყƙҽ Ⴆɾσɯɳҽ

Dawn moods for the early birds, courtesy of Sleepier & Impey aka Spirit Blue.  
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/early-bird-show-spirit-blue/episodes/early-bird-show-spirit-blue-7th-august-2024

The Early Bird Show w/ Spirit Blue 070824

027 – Shcuro: Act I

1 hour of ambient, dub techno, tribal and experimental music for an introspective journey through the recesses of your soul.

Khey Mysterio - MANSTRA FM (Guruga) (Octobre 2024)

This one's special to me - songs I heard or rediscovered while on tour in Japan 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/what-means-the-world-2-u/episodes/what-means-the-world-2-u-22nd-october-2024

What Means The World 2 U w/ Theo Bark 221024

Producer and DJ, Farkoner aka Jonas Boucaud is a Saint Etienne bass music stalwart. Defending soundsystem culture, he likes to explore it and experiment with it in his mixes as much as in his productions. He released many tracks on different labels since 2020 (Boukan, Délices du Midi, Prisme, Vernacular…) and is now releasing his first EP by the end of the year.

Follow artist - https://soundcloud.com/farkoner

311⚡️Farkoner

IDs
December - Intro
Psychic Health - Apparition
Boards of Canada - One Very Important Thought
Lord Of The Isles, Ellen Renton - My Noise Is Nothing
Hiskeaa - alternit
Anna Von Hausswolff - Outside the Gate (for Bruna)
Death Kneel - Why Not After So Long
O Lethe - Your Eyes Are My Eyes
Vera Spektor - I LVOE U X
Doltz - Komainu
Annetha - Girls Are Fascinating
Puce Mary - Anthem Of Gratitude
Harry Styles - Fine Line Vocals
mercy sidha - alice song
Eterna - 'Industry Night'
Girl Pusher - A Lot of Boys Like Me Though
Rafael Anton Irisarri - Displacement
Fatshaudi - Collect Yourself

Angle_Mort - SBS

Luca, alias Tout Casser est l’invité de Computer Love dans cet épisode sur son label genevois Brainwaves.

Computer Love w/ Tout Casser (06/02/25)

Angle_Mort - SBS

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