Kiss-A-Lot Mix - 23 01 23

I:Cube live au Forum des Halles, Paris, 18 Mai 2019.

A few words by I:Cube. 
I've always been collecting records—for the pure essence of music, of course, as a sound source for sampling, for my DJ sets in various clubs, and, not to forget, for the weird and captivating album covers.
During my teenage years, I had a unique Saturday tradition. I would explore Parisian public libraries in search of unknown records to feed my sampler. 
Records were expensive, and without the internet, apart from the radio, this was my way of discovering new music and refining my musical taste.

Fast forward more than three decades, a serendipitous encounter took place with Damien Poncet, a cultural mediator who works at the Médiathèque Musicale de Paris. This remarkable institution boasts an impressive collection of over 100,000 records. 
Following an extensive conversation, a captivating idea emerged: to craft a musical composition using samples from this vast vinyl archive. 
The grand stage selected for this daring concert? None other than the iconic Forum des Halles, located in the heart of a historic Parisian district. Once renowned as Paris' largest food market, bearing the moniker "le ventre de Paris," the Forum des Halles underwent a transformation into a massive shopping center in the early 1980s. 

Performing this diverse and otherworldly musical blend live at the very core of this consumer paradise was also an immense source of enjoyment and highly surreal.
The concert was open to all, inviting anyone passing by to join in and listen.
This project was a golden opportunity to pay tribute to Paris's public libraries in a place rich with history and full of personal memories.

Many thanks to Damien Poncet and the entire team at the Médiathèque Musicale de Paris. Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to Géraldine Hervé-Dannhauer, Mehdi Herzberg, Stéphane Laporte, Patrick Santos, and all the students from the Ecole Estienne in Paris, who contributed to the visual performance inspired by a selection of record covers during the show.
Music written, produced and performed by Nicolas Chaix.

Versatile records.

I:Cube Live Au Forum Des Halles, Paris, 18 Mai 2019

Embark on a transcendental journey through the vibrant soundscapes of "Rhythmic Odyssey" - a compilation of 13 meticulously curated DJ sets. From the primal rhythms of Ethno to the pulsating beats of Techno, each set honors the diverse tapestry of global music culture. Glide through a symphony of melody and groove, overseen by a dedicated curator. Immerse yourself fully in the emotive depths of each composition, inviting listeners on an euphoric sonic exploration. This album reflects the ongoing musical journey of its creator, sharing his diverse odyssey with humility.   

Tracklist:

1. Arno E. Mathieu, I:Cube - Insulae (I:Cube Remix)
2. Jean Caillou - Feathered Serpent (Original Mix)
3. Sparrow & Barbossa - Azucar
4. Namito & Uone - Kakadu
5. Ashkan Dian - Noon (Greg Tomaz Remix)
6. The Cobb - Above Ground (Maudlin Remix) 
7. Dor Reuveni - Chasing Shadows (Original Mix) 
8. Junior, Lost Desert - Yo Nde (M.O.S. Remix)
9. MI.LA - Garden (Extended Mix) 
10. Nehli, Souto - Lost Inside (Original Mix)
11. Savvas - Momentum 
12. Tim Green - Battle Illusion 
13. Nehli, Souto - Lost Inside (HAFT Remix)

12. Ataraxy

Straight from the horse-sedation part of my shelves.

01. Megalon - Tuning [Plink Plonk - 1996]
02. TV Victor - La Beff [Tresor - 1996]
03. C.G.I. - Crescent [Macintosh - 2000]
04. Fred Giannelli - First Premonition (DBX Remix) [Superstition - 1996]
05. Mario Tanaka - Photochemical Smog [Analog Records USA - 1998]
06. Herbert - See You on Monday [Phono - 1995]
07. Thee J. Johanz - Moveyourbutty [Irdial Discs - 1995]
08. Idjut Boys - Long Ride [Distance - 2000]
09. Juan Atkins - Sundog [Underground Level Recordings - 1993]
10. Joey Beltram - Instant (Juan Atkins Remix Part 2) [Tresor - 1997]
11. Khan - The Demonic Screen (Max Reinhardt) [Caipirinha Productions - 1997]
12. Stewart S. Walker - Boring Movies [Tresor - 2000]
13. Aqua Regia Vs Rhythm Doc - Level 5 [Irdial Discs - 1992]
14. Savvas Ysatis - Mar's Bar [Tresor - 2000]
15. Freaks - Paradise 17 [Distance - 2000]
16. David Supermarket - Lambs From The Horn [Holistic Recordings - 1996]
17. Mario Tanaka - The Filtering Sky [Analog Records USA - 1998]
18. Russ Gabriel & Steve Paton - Spanner In The Works [Mosquito - 1996]
19. Si Begg - The Pinks [Algorithme - 1996]
20. Gimmik - Wavefiles [Toytronic - 2000]
21. Omicron - Bass Lock [Radical Ambient - 1997]
22. Wintermute - Holographic Matrix [Mobilsuit Records - 1996]
23. I:Cube - N3W 3RA HI‐FI [Versatile Records - 1998]
24. Morgan Page - Touch Tone [Chalant Music - 2000]
25. Sven Väth - Augenblick [Virgin - 1998]
26. Feral - Psychic Driving (Wamdue Remix) [Plastic City America - 1998]
27. Ramjac Corporation - Cameroon Massif [Irdial Discs - 1990]
28. Ian Pooley - Gimme Sound (Beloved Throwback Mix) [NRK Sound Division -  1997]
29. Unknown Artist - Primitive Urges 2 [Primitive - 1997]

Hjärngymnastik 271: Ventralherniotomisk Hästbedövning

01. Sean Deason - Phunk [Intuit-Solar - 2000]
02. DJ She - Heartwarming Introduction [Zonetripper - 1997]
03. Pilgrims Of The Mind - La Belle Du Jardin [Interchill Records - 1996]
04. Vulva - Sun Zoomed Sparks [Source Records - 1997]
05. Playing For The City - Orbit 1 (Retouched In Furry) [A Music Company - 1997]
06. Low Tone Priority - What About Your Love [Source - 1997]
07. Peecee - Can You Feel It [Radish Records - 1996]
08. DJ Mel - There's A Place (Deep In Your Heart) [Distance - 1997]
09. Velocette - Memories For The Future [Parallel Recordings, Ltd. - 1998]
10. Wamdue Kids - That's The Feeling [K7 Recordings - 1996]
11. Vince Watson - Into the Deep [Alola - 1999]
12. P.I.M.P. - N'Archy On Mars [Touché - 1996]
13. Swag - Pong [Version - 1999]
14. K Hand - So Special [Ausfahrt - 2000]
15. Headake - Lift Me Up [Radish Records - 1996]
16. Motorfunk - This Time [Obsessive - 2000]
17. Deepworks - I'm Mean [Radish Records - 1996]
18. Z-Mon - Dark Bimbo [Radish Records - 1996]
19. Chris Nazuka Experience - Joy, Awe, Anguish, Love And Triumph [Classic - 1997]
20. I:Cube  - Comme Des Esprits (Maas Mix) [Versatile Records - 1998]

Hjärngymnastik 279: Hepatocytisk Dahliahysteri

2 7 24

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RECORD FAIR STOCKHOLM 15/11 - free entry.

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30/5 - groundBreaking w/ Kugg, Bimse Fett
18/4 - Fotografiska Stockholm w/ OB JUAN/SPIRI:TUAL/PENTTI IGOR
11/4 - Fotografiska Stockholm w/ BONDANZA


Taking a small break from recording weekly Hjärngymnastik mixes at the moment. I'll be back shortly.

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Hjärngymnastik is my weekly digging project where I search for electronic music released before year 2001, sourced from vinyl, CDs and digital.

I like to wander in the realm of underground music, repost new tracks or random classics, and maybe upload a DJ set of mine every now and then. The only rule I follow is the rule of Passion.

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