Stuck in COVID lock down, Brian (aka DJ ElectroFi) wanted to tip toe away from his usual house and disco vibes. This set is pumping techno with synths, vocal hooks, and a little acid thrown in for good measure. We hope you enjoy the set, and the special tribute at the end recorded live at the trash fence.

Opulent Temple Podcast #144 - DJ ElectroFi - COVID Lockdown 2021

Lushpod #57 is a collection of songs that takes you a journey into the depths of our restless souls.  We are always looking over the horizon, dreaming of exotic and enchanted places, our imaginations running rampant within.  It is this spirit which has allowed us to conquer and dominate, but it also the one that leads us to destruction.  LP57 is anchored with music from Kill Frenzy, Travis Emmons, Meute, Gil Scott-Heron, Natema, and Paul Parsons.

Lushpod

Lushpod #57 - Meanderthal

Funky, soulful, disco-y electro goodness.

Greetings From Reno, Nevada (Volume One: September 2021)

Two hour set recorded live at Camp Lester on 4th of July

4th of July After Hours Set

This was my set I played on the Dusty Rhino the night of the Burn 2015.  I had not planned on playing this evening, but we learned that day of the passing of our dear friend, Mike Reigle.   To bury my pain I jumped up and played this impromptu set.  I thought about his memory with every beat.  This one's for you Mikey.   And please donate http://rvmikereigle.org/.    

Clarkie - Dusty Rhino 39 - Live @ Burn Night 2015 In Loving Memory of Mike Reigle

This set was recorded live on the Disco Space Shuttle with an incredible trumpet player by the name of Pablo (Paul Theodore Chandler). We were engulfed by a massive dust storm for the first couple hours of this set but it didn't slow us down. We kept the vibe going until the skies cleared and provide a beautiful view of the Man burning. 

The final hour of the set was a 2x2 tag team session with Lushbunny while we drove around the Playa looking for trouble. 

Big shoutout to the Disco Space Shuttle crew for sharing their vibe, sound and love with all of us on Burn Night.

Burn Night with Pablo & Lushbunny

Burn Night on The Disco Space Shuttle with Chad Clubb & Pablo on Horns

Played Memorial Day weekend up at my friend's home up in Napa, overlooking Lake Berryessa.  Lots of sexy melodic, vocal, deep house tracks with a few Disco and Indie tracks peppered throughout.

Nutz In a Bottle-After Dark

River Rave

Live at Sorefinger Point 6/29/19

Trust Fall here with Dulce, approaching an autumn trail down the bouncy path of tech house.  Imagine orange, red, brown leaves all around, as the dramatic intro sets a theatrical tone.  Buckle up and enjoy the roller coaster launch deep into dark rolling basslines, with a splash of tech funk - and a pinch of soul. If you liked the mix from last autumn, you'll love this one even better.  More of the same, except just a bit more gusto.  

(Big massive sloppy wet thank you to the FnF Music Committee, Brad and Waveworks + Radiant Atmospheres, plus every one on that dance floor.  Thank you for the kind privilege. Huge thanks to Sean Murray for the master assist!)

Dulce Vita - Welcome To Our House (Live @ FnF Fall Classic 2019)

There was no real Burn in 2020, as you well know, but we still had playa music all week at the Virtual version of Burning Man where Opulent Temple had a camp in the 'Dusty Multiverse'.

I approached the set as I always would a playa set. I was imagining starting on playa at 9:00pm (as this set did), with the dance floor slowly filling up with that 'come for a magic night' vibe that always accompanies the Wednesday night Sacred Dance white costume party at Opulent Temple.

Start off pretty and deeper, a little more progressive than my usual sound, build it up and pull it back before getting to a more jackin' groove, and end on a pretty note.  Hope you feel the desert vibez.

Track Listing
1. Phases : Ben Bohmer, Spencer Brown
2. Dustpig : Fabrication 
3. Turn Around : Ali Bakgor & Furkan Kara 
4. Ignition : Castlebrook 
5. Ceiba : Troste 
6. Birthright (Dosem Remix) : Nora En Pure
7. Maira : Abhishek Negi 
8. Five : Dennis Cruz
9. Take That: Joël Fabrice
10. Stereo Century :The Giver
11. Troubled (Croatia Squad Remix) : Stan Kolev 
12. The Mage (Croatia Squad Remix) :  Passenger 10, Anissa Damali 
13. Get Down : LOVD & Crankstar 
14. All Night Alone (Chris Lake Extended Mix) : Chris Lake, Josement 
15. Moving Blind (Gorgon City Extended_Remix) : Sonny Fodera, Dom Dolla
16. Prepare for the Night (Yvvan Back Remix) :Croatia Squad
17. Feel the Rhythm : Josh Green 
18. Blackbird (Gorgon City Remix) : Joeski, Gorgon City
19. Rise : Hot Since 82
20. Hypercolour (ARTBAT Remix) : Camelphat, ARTBAT, Yannis

Live at Virtual Burn 2020, Opulent Temple Wednesday

My live set from @TheUnicornsCA NYD Livestream. 2 hours of yummy, sunrise goodness.

Hello 2021: Unicorn Sunrise

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