Awwwwesome, thanks for supporting Gold Bloc Syd!

Burning Man didn't happen this year. There weren't 20,000 people in the desert who built a city, did some art, and shared a community based on principles and joy. Nope, definitely none of that. And this certainly wasn't a set I played under a beautiful shade structure to a packed house on a wild Friday night, so don't get the wrong idea when you listen to it. This never happened.

Major Trouble at Deoxidized - Friday Night at Plan B Burn

This a set recreated from what I played at Opulent Temple, Wednesday Night @ 2:30AM - Burning Man 2022 - Sacred Dance ('the white party'). These are the tracks in the order that I played them and mixed far better than how I mixed them live.  Yep, no shame here.  I came on after John Summit played a roaring 2 hour prime time set. I was told "it met the moment", given that Carl Cox and John Summit played back to back before I stepped on. 

Expect big rolling psy infuenced bassline production. Some soulful infused lyrics and melodic chord progressions throughout. 

Track Listings:
1. From The Dust (Original Mix) - Phunk Investigation
2. Alley Rave (Original Mix) - Andrea Oliva
3. Back In The Race (Original Mix) - Umek, Beltek
4. Control (Original Mix) - Styline
5. MY MAN (Original Mix) - Fab Massimo
6. Touch (Extended Mix)- Tim Light, Fab Massimo
7.  3AM (Original Mix) - Eli Brown
8. Jazz Funk (Martin Sharp Remix)- Graham Gold
9. HYPNOTIZE (Original_Mix) - Jesse Jonez
10. Another Brick in the Wall (Tim Enso & Nadi Moss Remix)
11. Blazing Sun (Extended Mix) - EchoFly
12. Orientalist (Stan Kolev Extended Remix) - High On Mars
13. On My Knees (Cassian Remix) - Rufus Du Sol

BRIAN PEEK - 2022 BM WHITE PARTY @ OPULENT TEMPLE

Had a blast opening for the legendary @tubeandberger at @HalcyonSF this spring. Here's my live set featuring tracks from Gorgon City, Illyus & Barrientos, Sonny Fodera, Marco Lys, Mark Knight, Low Steppa and more. I'll be back at Halcyon opening for Low Steppa on November 17th - come dance with me!

Leyl Master Black Live at Halcyon (Tube & Berger Opening Set)

Lower your inhibitions for this particular excursion. Come away with DV to another land... where the heat is thick, where the fauna is lush, where the drums are abundant and gyrations are made with vigor.  Anticipate: organic tribal house, global tech, ethnic bass, diversity in tempo.  The only constant here is surprise - and palpable delight.

.:: Thank you for listening and for your support! ::. 

If you like the mix, please drop a comment and send link to a friend. <3

Dulce Vita - Kaleidoscope of Wanderlust

Prime time vibez in Dallas at this great Burning Man camp fundraiser for my friends at Sonic Soul Tribe.  I played all the hits in this high energy offering, hope it makes you move! 

Track listing: (Please support these artists!)

1. Other Side: Azzecca
2. Our Work Is Never Over : Velourian
3. The Beat Goes : On Chapter & Verse
4. Sidewindah : Gorgon City, (feat. Flirta D)
5. Yeah The Girls (feat. MERYLL): FISHER (OZ)
6. Not About You : Walker & Royce, Nala
7. Street L : Croatia Squad 
8. The Groov : illusionize, DUAL CHANNELS
9. Party Diva : Deeper Purpose
10. Goodies : Dillon Hart Francis
11. Techno Party : Tujamo, VINNE, Murotani
12. New Gold (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown) : Gorillaz (Dom Dolla Remix)
13. Lipstick feat. Robbie Rise : BLR, Robbie Rise
14. Boom Boom feat. CHRSTPHR : Matt Sassari, CHRSTPHR
15. Stutter : Notelle, Jansons
16. Resist : Max Styler
17. Show Me feat. Hannah Boleyn : John Summit, Hannah Boleyn
18. Don't Be Afraid : Diplo, Damian Lazarus, Jungle (DJ Tennis & Carlita Remix)
19. Escape (John Summit Remix) feat. Hayla : Kaskade & Deadmau

Syd Gris - Live in Dallas 12/10/22 with Sonic Soul Tribe

Here is the "Live" recording from Bubbles and Bass's New Years Day 2023 party @ House of Yes in Brooklyn NY.

It was an honor to be invited to come and play this legendary party to kick off the new year properly!  @the-dtr-project

Bubbles & Bass Seize The Day 2023

I'm happy to share my set from our flagship Opulent Temple White Party in San Francisco this past Saturday April 1.  I can say without exaggeration that it was our best White Party yet; everything was beautiful... the production, decor, visuals, music, costumes, people and the elevated vibes all night long. I played at 1AM after Syd Gris and loved looking out to the sea of friends and dear ones dressed in their fabulous whites. It was truly a special and spectacular night, if you missed it you can catch some of the magic in this set. 

For the last 16 years, I've been grateful to call Opulent Temple my family and home on the playa.  The magic and joy that we co-create together as a labor of love is truly special and unrivaled by any other endeavor in my life.  <3

:: SET LIST ::
01. SIDEPIECE - Sextacy
02. SIDEPIECE - Acrobatic
03. Shake - Cocoon (Martin Garrix & Space Ducks Remix)
04. Chapter & Verse - Dreams
05. Skemaddox & On Deck - Be Alright (Alex Amaro Remix)
06. Cazztek - Sins
07. Öwnboss & SEVEK - Move Your Body
08. DJ Glen & Öwnboss - Come Together
09. Gorillaz - New Gold ft Tame Impala & Bootie Brown (Dom Dolla Remix)
10. Aazar & Badjokes - Freak
11.  Cazztek - Poison
12. Chris Lake & NPC - A Drug From God
13. Anti Up - Chromatic
14. Dom Dolla - Pump the Brakes
15. ACRAZE - Take Me Away
16. Croatia Squad - Bringing It All Back
17. BIJOU & Party Favor - WHOA
18. KVSH & Verk - 1, 2 Step
19. John Summit - Human ft. Echoes

Photo credit: Mark Sandstorm

DJ ICON Live at Opulent Temple White Party 04.01.23

It's the party of the year for me to produce and play at, in the magic co-created vibez of the Regency Ballroom surrounded by a certain kind of throbbing energy and beauty. 

It's a set for that moment, swinging between groove, beauty, grit and fun, which may or may not translate to a post-party listening experience.  You'll have to let me know.  ;-).  

....I also left in the annual pre-set 'why are we here' speech for context. 

Track Listing:

1. 50th Gig (Pink Floyd Rmx) : The Scumfrog
2. Batshit : Sofi Tukker
3. Georgia : LP Giobbi
4. Nightlight : Rafäl
5. Voodoo : Gorgon City
6. Cocoon (Martin Garrix & Space Ducks Remix) : Martin Garrix, 070 Shake, Space Ducks
7. Magalenha : Joshwa
8. Lemme See You : AMPRS&ND
9. Be My Freak : On Deck, Skemaddox 
10. Superlicious, Sosa UK
11. Rhyme Dust : MK, Dom Dolla
12. Gimme that Bounce : Mau P
13. Soul Connection : Silver Panda
14. Eternity : Chris Avantgarde, Anyma (ofc)
15. Turn out the Lights : Future, Swedish House Mafia, Fred again
16. Tina : Vintage Culture
17. Where You Are : John Summit, Hayla

Live at Opulent Temple; 'Sacred Dance', San Francisco, 4/1/2023

A magical epic night with a 3-hour peak time main stage b2b2b supporting the fabulous Giola & Assia. Airpusher DJs Nisene, Queen Lisa, and Abuelita enraptured the crowd at 1015 Folsom hitting ALL the notes... indie dance, melodic house and techno, some breakbeat and tribal grooves, and even a few hands-in-the-air moments. Buckle up and L.F.G.

Follow @nisene @queen-lisa-music @abuelitamusica

Nisene x Queen Lisa x Abuelita Live @ 1015 Folsom — APV015

Clearly due to affiliation with a musically diverse group to the extent that Opulent Temple is, I hold a deep appreciation for a WIDE ass variety of electronic music.  This pumping high-energy mix offers a little something for everybody here... Tribal and afro house leading into big room EDM alongside super dirty bass house drops before an unsurprising pivot to breakbeat-land (well well well) and while we're way out here, why not a pinch of theatrical techno!

As for OT, it still remains an honor and a privilege to perform as a DJ alongside some of the hardest working, determined, dedicated people I know.  Gratitude to Syd Gris for the vision... And HUGE thanks to every single person who supports our crazy awesome thing, this shit takes a big fucking village!

If you are feeling it, please drop a comment or share the link with a friend to give their weekend an extra boost :)

Dulce Vita @ Opulent Temple - Sacred Dance 2023

It was pretty magic. Full moon Wednesday, on a perfect night. Opening drone show with a white rabbit.  10-11 Opening for Carl Cox. Moments you co-create to make it all worth it.  Live how it happened. 

Track list - 

1. White Rabbit (Kaz James & Nick Morgan Extended Remix) : Jefferson Airplane
2. Bohemia :  Township Rebellion, Victor Pilava
3. Levitate : Icarus, GotSome, Arielle Free
4. Surge (PROFF & Igor Garanin Extended Mix) : Above & Beyond
5. The Crystal Eater : Christian T
6. Oscillator : DJ Glen, illusionize
7. I Love You Always Forever (Nora's Version) : Nora En Pure, Donna Lewis
8. I Need You (Adriatique Extended Remix) : Elderbrook
9. Love Me : Hot Since 82
10. I Remember (John Summit Remix) : Kaskade, deadmau5
11. Rise Of The 2nd Sun : Stereo Express
12. Turn Off The Heat : Vakabular, Red Machine
13. Afterglow (Simon Shackleton' s Golden Hour Remix) : Simon Shackleton

Special nod of thanks to Playground for hosting OT again on one of our 'off years' . Big love.

Some subtle clipping on the mixes, that was the recording. Decided to share as is. 

Hope you enjoy.

Live @ Burning Man '23 -  Opulent Temple's Sacred Dance 'White Party' @ Playground

One of the longest running fun creators in the Bay Area dance music and underground arts scene. Called a "Renaissance man of the West Coast scene", and with good reason. Founder of the legendary Opulent Temple collective, best known for their premiere sound stage at Burning Man, past Board Member and key producer of the San Francisco LovEvolution event (formerly known as LoveFest/Love Parade), founder of Opel Productions, throwing club events and 'parties with purpose' in San Francisco for 17+ years, a child psychologist with a Doctorate in transpersonal psychology, curator of sound in SF and BRC, blogger on social issues, and of course - a DJ.

Started throwing both underground parties in 2001, and benefit events for different charities with Spundae. Following year  started Opel Productions, intended to be parties with purpose showcasing a range of forward thinking underground dance music with a dash of social activism thrown in the party message. In 2003, finished a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, founded Opulent Temple, and joined the Board for San Francisco's Love event. In current 'day job', work out of a community clinic with foster kids in the Bayview Hunter Point area in San Francisco.

On the DJ tip, one of the West Coast's top talents, consistently being voted in the Top 10 San Francisco Dream Team poll, and playing the biggest events in California party land. Playing a versatile range of house and techno and breaks, been personally tapped to open and close for the varied likes of Underworld, Moby, Tiesto, Stanton Warriors, Armin Van Burren, and the list goes on.  Knows what to do in any situation to bring the universal vibe of dance music.  Sets are known for walking the fine line between the gritty and the pretty, with a musical range seldom seen in party land.

Listen to Syd Gris sets here: 
https://soundcloud.com/syd-gris

Live at Opulent Temple; 'Sacred Dance', San Francisco, 4/1/2023

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