made a remaster of this old babicz track, that was released only vinyl...

Sea Of Colors -- Robert Babicz

Recording of Danny Howells's Beach Stage set at Balance Croatia 2025.

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Danny Howells: Live From Balance Croatia 2025

Two decades ago, I began experimenting with creating continuous, non-dance soundscapes. I have a strong passion for ambient, new age, alternative, avant-garde music and was inspired to combine these elements into ornate aural narratives. I named the project “Back to Mine” after the popular series of the same name.

Each session reveals some of my intimate sound selections and all are engineered to provoke thought, reflection, emotion, and introspection. They often venture from the conscious to the unconscious. They tell stories and explore the twists and turns of life — an intimate wander in one's head, a snapshot in time, a soundtrack to the soul. Sometimes peaceful, sometimes calming, sometimes emotional, sometimes rocking.

All of the “Back to Mine” sessions are expected to be experienced from start to finish as they take you on a journey. Most are ambient in nature and texture, but there are a few soundscapes in the series which stray from this pattern. I don’t release these sessions as frequently as I do my other dance mixes, but each release is heavy with intention and purpose, and allow me to explore a variety of genres of incredible, moving music. So put on headphones and enjoy the journey…

Valentine - Early 2016

“You smile and I am rubbing my eyes at a dream come true."

Chapter I: Dreaming of a Future Love
1 - Startle the Heavens - Hegira
2 - Hammock - Mute Angels
3 - Helios - The Obeisant Vine (Hammock mix)
4 - Depeche Mode - Somebody
5 - Nicole Kidman - One Day I’ll Fly Away
6 - London Grammar - Sights

Chapter II: The Passion of Infatuation
7 - Mariza - Ha Uma Musica Do Povo
8 - The xx - Angels
9 - The Irrepressibles - Arrow (Orchestral version) 
10 - k.d. lang - Miss Chatelaine
11 - Pet Shop Boys - It Always Comes as a Surprise
12 - Kevin Yost - Laidback Lady
13 - Étienne Daho - La Baie
14 - Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence (Silence mix)

Chapter III: Enraptured Intimacy
15 - Janet Jackson - No Sleeep
16 - Kylie Minogue - Chocolate
17 - Hurts - Lights
18 - Sally Shapiro - I Dream With an Angel Tonight (Lovelock mix)

Chapter IV: Let’s Stay Here, Always
19 - Mark Morriss - Angel
20 - Small Black - Free at Dawn
21 - Beach House - Irene
22 - Moving Panoramas - Always
23 - The Mary Onettes - Puzzles
24 - Maximilian Hecker - Fool
25 - Editors - Ocean of Night
26 - Pet Shop Boys - The View From Your Balcony

Chapter V: The Two of Us Escape the World
27 - Madonna - Ghosttown
28 - ABBA - Angel Eyes
29 - Susanne Sundfør - Kamikaze
30 - M83 featuring Susanne Sundfør - Oblivion
31 - Sigur Rós - Glósóli
32 - Pet Shop Boys - Somewhere (Orchestral version)
33 - Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor - Come What May
34 - Tori Amos - Thank You

Remark Back to Mine: Valentine (Early 2016)

A chance meeting between two airplane passengers turn into one of the most enduring techno/house production duos of our time... What would the odds on that be? 

Well, apparently not that bad, as that is exactly what happened between Dan Duncan and Igor Tchkotoua when, unbeknown to each other, they booked the same flight in '99. That chance meeting set a series of events in motion which has turned them into one of today's most popular techno acts.

In the early 00’s their Submission Record label released bomb after Pig&Dan bomb; each release’s minimal and uniquely coloured artwork catching your attention in the record store, the music on it arresting your attention on the dancefloor. Straddling a fine line between techno, progressive, house and whatever else they felt inspired by, those early days set them up for a promising career which payed dividends: Labels like Yoshitoshi, Cocoon and Herzblut all came knocking and the gig invites started to flow in.

Today Pig&Dan can easily be considered underground mainstays, and their increasingly tougher techno sound has become a firm favourite with audiences globally. Their label, Elevate, has been responsible for some heavy Beatport chart toppers; just check their latest production ‘Obsession’ which is currently doing serious dancefloor damage. Adam Beyer’s popular Drumcode imprint have also been releasing Pig&Dan productions of late, and as Dan Duncan informs us : 'Next in line is 'La Bruja' which is our newest track about to drop on Drumcode's new A -Sides compilation this August.’ No doubt that will be another bullseye...

Ahead of Pig&Dan's Australian tour (Dan Duncan will be flying the flag solo this time around), the duo have delivered a mix with the tough-as nails beats reigned in just a touch: 'In this mix we wanted to project a bit smoother and more melodic side to our sound. Something that's not so peak time and spread our musical wings just to show our versatility.’ Featuring brand new collaborations alongside H.O.S.H. and Monika Kruse, this mix is 100% proof of why Pig&Dan is in such high demand...

Soundcloud: @pig-and-dan
Facebook: www.facebook.com/piganddan

Interview + tracklisting: www.balancemusic.com.au/news/balance-selections-049-pigdan

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Balance Selections 049: Pig&Dan

This is the November session of Circular Sound Radio. This month Barry does a 2 hour mix which includes an exclusive preview of Barry's remix of Mess Monster for Rick Ryan, on Avangardia. Due for release April 2013.  This session features some great vocal tracks,  with deep groovy techno and deep house vibes. 

Enjoy!

Circular Sound Radio Proton show November 20th 2012 no voiceover

Sunshine Jones - Fall Down (Nomad in the Dark Ambient Path) Cosmic Disco Records

Remix/cover of an old Cure track from their Disintegration album... enjoy :)

The Cure-Same Deep Water As You (Steven Libby rmx)

Lounging hard, feels good.  The early release light shines on our Audio Subset this week.  Mark brings it home with a juxtaposition of artists and remixers.  Take note of this added layer.  It offers a great showcase to hear how artists and remixers interpret the exact same set of sounds.   Lush dives are paired with occasional beats creating a serene and therapeutic move through space and time.

The Cure-Same Deep Water As You (Steven Libby rmx)

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