The Charming Story Behind Schubert's "Atzenbrugger Dances"
This collection of dances is more than just a series of compositions; it is a musical testament to friendship, summer retreats, and the convivial culture of the "Schubertiaden."

The name "Atzenbrugger Tänze" did not originate with Schubert himself but was established over time due to the music's close connection to the composer's stays at Atzenbrugg Castle in Lower Austria. These country gatherings in the 1820s were a welcome escape from city life in Vienna, providing a backdrop for carefree days filled with music, dancing, and literary readings.

The six dances on this album are a collection drawn from two of Schubert's larger cycles of dances, which explains their composition dates. All of them originate from the period around the summer of 1821, a time when Schubert is known to have been at Atzenbrugg with his circle of friends. The pieces masterfully capture the cheerful and lighthearted atmosphere of those summer days.

These gatherings, known as "Schubertiaden," were intimate, private events. In contrast to grand public concerts, the focus here was on the shared experience of art and friendship. Schubert, who was not a passionate dancer himself, would often sit at the piano for hours, improvising Ländler and waltzes for the delight of his dancing friends. Drawings by his friends, like Leopold Kupelwieser, immortalize the idyllic and joyful mood of these country parties.

This music, therefore, is a direct echo of a happy and creative period in the composer's life. It invites the listener on a brief journey back in time to an Austrian Biedermeier summer, filled with the sounds of a young genius and the warmth of his friendships. This is music created not for the concert hall, but for the moment and for a small circle of kindred spirits—an intimate glimpse into the world of Franz Schubert.

Six Atzenbrugger Dances

Atzenbrugger Dance No. 3, D-major, D365, op.9

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Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No. 3, D-major, D365, op.9

Atzenbrugger Dance No.4, A-major, D145, op.18

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.4, A-major, D145, op.18

Atzenbrugger Dance No.2, B-major, D145, op.18

Franz Schubert: Atzenbrugger Dance No.2, B-major, D145, op.18

In Darkness Love Dances All Alone

Verse 1:
In the somber tones, entwined in love's embrace, 
Modern relationships, choked by greed's embrace. 
Family ties, a torn web in despair, 
Lost in upbringing, wounded in the misty air.

Refrain: 
In darkness, love dances all alone, 
Empathy whispers, in shadows, it's sown. 
Spiritual dimensions, a silent plea, 
Capacity for love, a song that'll always be.

In darkness, love dances all alone, 
Empathy whispers, in shadows, it's sown. 
Spiritual dimensions, a silent plea, 
Capacity for love, a song that'll always be.

Verse 2:
The ego rises, narcissism in view, 
Illusion of possession, a deceptive hue. 
Cosmic unity's whisper, a sea of stars, 
Evolution of consciousness, we traverse so far.

Verse 3:
Beyond discursive thinking, perspectives ignite, 
Human intelligence, emotionally takes flight. 
Materialism's weakness laid bare, 
Soul's evolution, the universe's share.

Refrain: 
In darkness, love dances all alone, 
Empathy whispers, in shadows, it's sown. 
Spiritual dimensions, a silent plea, 
Capacity for love, a song that'll always be.
---
By Rainer Kurka
Produced with Magix Music Maker
Cover picture: Leonardo; prompt: Rainer Kurka
Brandenburg/Germany
2024/01 - new production: 06/30/2025


In Darkness Love Dances All Alone

Back with another month's worth of Company Benefits, continuing the monthly mix series. Get your groove on with:

1. Black Loops, Marlena Dae - Electrical [Freerange]
2. Oden & Fatzo, M.O.N.R.O.E., Matluck - Only For Tonight (Extended Mix) [Defected]
3. Soul Magic, Ebony Soul, Ann Nesby, Paul Adam, Victor Simonelli - Get Your Thing Together (Paul Adam Remix) [Bassline Records]
4. Royksopp, Fever Ray - What Else Is There? (DJ Tennis Extended Remix) [Dog Triumph Profound Mysteries]
5. TSHA - Revolution (Extended) [Jackfruit]
6. Sara Parker, Eats Everything - My Love Is Deep (Eats Everything Extended Reebeef) [Toolroom]
7. OMRI., AYYBO - Nothing Wrong (AYYBO Remix) [Crosstown Rebels]
8. JADED, Kino Todo, Dances - Last Time (Extended) [Higher Ground]
9. Stacey Pullen - NA$TY (Original Mix) [Moxy Muzik]
10. Alan Dixon, MOat, Tom Diesel - The Underground (Extended Mix) [DFTD]
11. Crusy - Kiki (Extended Mix) [Toolroom]
12. DJLMP - Diana's Loop (Original Mix) [Take It Easy (LB)]
13. Four Tet - Into Dust (Still Falling) [XL Recording]

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July 2025 Company Benefits

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DJ TOMMY "T" (NYC) Brings you "T"EASE ME MIX VOL 69 SOMETHING 4 THE BEACH HEADS 2025. Tommy delivers his annual summer mix with some sing along vocals, ass shaking feel good music and some jackin & latin grooves. This mix contains tracks from Acid Harry, MK, HoneyLuv, Ferreck Dawn, Victor Calderone, Dennis Ferrer, Jewel Kid and many more. Turn up the volume at the beach, pool party, bbq , gym or home or anywhere and VIBE OUT!!!!!!!!!!

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1. Positions ------------------ Adam Port, Stryv, Malachiii
2. Deeper Love ----------- Sandro Puddu (Funky Tribal Mix)
3. I Want Your Love ---------- Rue Jay 
4. Girl Like Me ------------ Rossweisse (Hunter's Remix)
5. Take It Easy On Me -------- Bob Sinclair, Michael Elkow (Fuzzy Hair Rmx)
6. Deep Inside ------------- Ferreck Dawn, Hayley May
7. Lucianero ---------------- Angel Heredia
8. I Want Your Love ---------- Romanthony, Timmy Regisford
9. Call Me -------------------- Angelica De No, Torre & Lords (Ani Phearce Timbr Rmx)
10. Tribal State ----------- Andres Suarez
11. What You Want Feat. Byron Stingily -------- Victor Calderone, Byron Stingily
12. I Like It ------------ CASSIM
13. My Word ------ Ecco (Tribal Mix)
14. RUAFREAK ----------- Keys N Krates, 96 Vibe, Afrique Like Me (Club Edit)
15. Gotta Look Good ------- The Mad Stuntman, Pabanor
16. DanceHall ---------- HoneyLuv  (Deep N Luv Mix)
17. Your Loving Arms -------------- Dottangelo (Federico Scavo Edit)
18. MK, Dior ------------ MK (Charlie Lane Edit)
19. Coruja ------------- Adam Asenjo, Grant Richards
20. AY PAPI --------------- Acid Harry
21.  Fale Entao --------------- Marshmellow & Trueno (DJ AM Rmx)
22. La Samba -------------- Jesus Fernandez
23. Gosadera ------------- Italobros
24. La Luna ---------- Cheesecake Boys, Timbee (Cheesecake Boys Rmx)
25. Want You ----------------- Block & Crown (Traxsource Exclusive Mix)
26. To My Beat ----------- Hardcopy, Erland & Galjaard
27. To The Beat ------- Cloonee, Dances
28. Latina Flex ---------- ACID HARRY
29. I See You Baby Feat. Gramma Funk -------- Groove Armada, Gramma Funk (Austin Ato Rmx)
30. Lipstick --------- Alaia & Gallo
31. Erotik -------------- Jewel Kid
32. Just Believe --------- Piero Pirupa, LIONEEL
33. Mighty Real --------- Block & Crown
34. Philly -------------- Fioretti
35. Let Me Feel -------- Camila Jun
36. Errrybody In The House ---------- DJ Mes
37. Baby ------------- Paul Johnson, Mercer (Mercer Rework)
38. I Wanna Be Free ------- Wh0, Josh Parkinson, CHRSTPHR
39. Life Is Simple (Move Your Body) ----- Marshall Jefferson, Maesic, Salome' Das
40. Affirmations ---------- Dennis Ferrer, Girls of the Internet, Anelisa Lamola
41. Ninetoes --------- Finder (Will K x Route 94 Edit)
42. Sex & The City ----- Paul Johnson, Seth Troxler, HoneyLuv (TB 203 Extended Rmx)
43. I Wanna Thank You ---------- Jose Nunez, Alex Alicea, Harry Romero, Shawnee Taylor

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In Within Cultures, we highlight the vibrant dance from Punjab, Bhangra. Born in the fields and celebrated on international stages, Bhangra is a dance of pride and power, and unstoppable joy.


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Roy L Hales/Cortes Currents -Book #4 of Gumboots series, 'Gumboots In The Straights'  is coming to Gorge Hall on Cortes Island on Saturday September 20. Six of this volume’s authors are Cortes residents, who will be reading excerpts between 1:00-3:00. That’s free.  You can purchase food and drinks between 5:00 and 7:00 followed by dancing to Cortes Island’s own ‘He Said; She Said.’ Tickets for that are $25 and available at Marnie’s bookstore and the Cortes Island Museum.

In this morning's interview, we'll be talking to Jane Wilde, who came up with the idea for the Gumboots in the Straights series and she will also be giving us some short readings from the Cortes writers in this volume.

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The Company Soundsystem emerged from Brooklyn's underground house scene and has made a name for himself with incendiary live sets and genre-crossing original tracks on labels King Street (NYC), Nite Grooves (NYC), LTHM (SF) and 3 Bridge Records (NYC).

Rocking the decks at a young age, DJ TOMMY "T" has captivated dance floors across the globe with his unique style of mixing.
Born in Queens, and growing up on the outskirts of New York City, Tommy listened to an array of different musical genres from “Rock” to “New Wave” to “Hip-Hop” to “Freestyle” and to the underground sounds of “Club Music”.
It was at the age of thirteen when Tommy was first introduced to the “Club Scene”, his older friends who were already clubbin’ had turned him on to the one sound that perhaps paved the way for him in ways he’d yet to realize. 
The DJ bug hadn't bitten into Tommy just yet, for a while he'd had his hand in other aspects of the music industry, working in Promotions and as Road Management/Artist Development with Def Jam, Warner Brothers, & Sony, as well as the likes of various artists such as, Bad Boy Bill, C&C Music Factory (Ft. Freedom Williams),Nadine Renée (Of: Planet Soul) & Billie Ray Martin to name a few.
It wasn’t until after several years of clubbing and going to house parties with fellow DJ Friends, that Tommy started to realize his calling and figured he could do it better than some of the stuff he was listening to.
From then on Tommy has been addicted.
"It was all a fluke, I used to enjoy the music and never had aspirations of dee-jaying until I wanted to hear music a certain way and I said I could do it better than the next guy".
DJ's such as David Morales, "BABY" Hec Romero, Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez, & Little Louie Vega were all influences in the Tommy "T" sound you hear today.  As time progressed Tommy became infatuated with the Chicago House scene. This was the extra added ingredient to his special style. 
"Going to Chicago is like being in school, the talent out there is first class and the experience and knowledge you gain from everyone is golden"
Being a big fan of classics such as the Sal Soul Era, Tommy has been able to incorporate that musical knowledge into his sets. 
Always looking for the next level to climb Tommy joined long time friend Roger Sanchez on tour to over see things and help out. This was the golden opportunity for Tommy, as he likes to call it:
"S.O.S." School Of Sanchez.
Tommy enhanced his mixing skills and programming by learning from the best.
"This was an opportunity that I was blessed with, I learned alot".
The Tommy "T" sound is very across the board, it’s Chunky, sexy, tribal, & deep with an edge of Techno. Tommy keeps it across the board so that you want more.
Tommy "T" has continued sharing his DJ skills to crowds from all over the world from various segments on AREA 33 SIRIUS RADIO to GROOVE RADIO to various other stations as well as DJ’ing in such great places as Colombia, South America, Canada and the U.S.A.
Tommy is not just limited to spinning house, he’s also has held down various hip hop residencies in NYC, among other dance music type genres as well. 
Tommy "T" feels that it is important to educate the crowd and take the party to the next level.
"I always vibe off the way the crowd reacts and then kick it up 100% giving them that extra edge of excitement.
Currently Tommy "T" is touring and keeping busy in the studio working on making the people dance!!

Hi! I had my first soundcloud episode from 2012 until end of February 2025. Because my account was hacked, I had to make a cut. I wanted to start anew with a reduced collection of my best songs. Now, with a new header at the homepage, I continue with what I love most: making music. 
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Let's keep on rockin' the attic! Rainer K.

I characterized my music by an eclectic mix of deep basslines, ethereal melodies, and intricate percussion, My music transcends conventional genre boundaries. I known for ability to create immersive sonic experiences that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. My live performances are a testament to my skills as both a DJ and a performer, often featuring live instrumentation and real-time remixing.

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