Dialectics (n.) – The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. The discourse between two people holding opposing viewpoints view but trying to establish a common truth through reasoned discussion.

Born out of the renowned, best-selling Yin : Yang label concept, musical discourse is brought to life through the meticulous choices of Tripp Baronner – DJ, curator and full-time member of the Proton team. Presenting “Dialectics,” a monthly show airs on Proton Radio and DI.fm showcasing the finest underground music talent in two contrasting but inextricably linked hours.

Part 1 sees Yin thematically represented while Yang is juxtaposed through Part 2. Intimately interconnected while fluid by design, resident hosts alternate and interchange with guest artists to create a dynamic dialectical discourse.
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Tracklist:

1. @KamiloSanclemente — Firefly (@Vaedar-music & @Solis Remix) [@ZephyrMusicrecords] [00:00]
2. Miraj (AU) aka @RajeshDeshpande — ID [05:46]
3. @MattOliver_music & @Rivvomusic — The Field of Dreams [@AH-Digital-1] [11:18]
4. @MarkMacLeodmusic — Sonic Hypnosis [@DeepDownelectronicMusic] [18:08]
5. @Lateral-Shift — Landslide [@Movement-Recordings] [21:48]
6. @WeirdSoundingDude — Fallen Poet [@Movement-Recordings] [27:42]
7. @Solis — Accelerator [@ClubsonicaRec] [31:58]
8. @Chaumofficial & @Hobin_Rude — Cressida [@JuiceboxMusic-IN] [36:41]
9. @EdSteele — Over to You (@Ewan-Rill & K @LoveskiDJ Remix) [@theMangoAlley] [40:56]
10. @JuanSapia & @GeronimoEguigurenDJ - Delorean (K @LoveskiDJ Remix) [@Or-Two-Strangers] [43:38]
11. @GMJ-fulcrum & @Matter — The Path (@AlexORion Remix) [@Meanwhilerec] [49:21]
12. @HernanCattaneo & @JodyBarrmusic — Airglow [@Sudbeat] [53:36]

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Dialectics 060 with Solis [US] - Yin Edition

Connecting Souls 110 on Proton Radio with this month as my guest Mark MacLeod!

Deep Down Music founder Mark MacLeod comes from a long line of musical talent. He was part of the original rave scene in Toronto and a regular resident in many of Montreal’s best house music clubs. This is when he began to move to the deeper side of electronic music.
Over the years Mark has refined his sound: Mark doesn’t like the obvious ‘hands in the air’ hit. That’s too easy. Instead, Mark prefers to build the audience up more slowly. A subtle, never ending simmer. For Mark, the rhythm and bassline are the most important elements in a track.
His productions range from downtempo to the deeper sides of progressive house.

1st hour: Clay van Dijk
01.Nicolas Navarro - El Tiempo Que Compartimos [3rd Avenue]
02. Lorenzo Al Dino & Peter Cloud - Mind Eater (Gai Barone Extended Remix) [Under The Palm Trees]
03.Spencer Brown feat. Danny Shamoun - Blue Magic [Anjunadeep]
04.VMBRA - Ambar [deep dip]
05.Abaze - 2000 (Zehv Extended Remix) [PURRFECTION]
06.Danny Bonnici - From Within [Vapour Recordings]
07.Simos Tagias - Melted Pot (Maze 28 Remix) [Movement Recordings]
08.Callecat & Hobin Rude - Infinite Enclosure (Kyotto Remix) [Manual Music]
09.Breeder - Tyrantanic (Freedo Mosho & Maze 28 Remix) [Hooj Choons]
10.Hobin Rude - Message Me When You Get Home (Original Mix) [Solis Records]
11.Mick Whitehouse - Purity [Manual Deep]

2nd hour: Mark MacLeod
01.Amháin - A Drop in the Ocean of Time (Original Mix) [HIGHER STATES]
02.Vihanga - Monalisa (Original Mix) [AH Digital]
03.HAFT - Vortex (Original Mix)	[Mango Alley]
04.Daniel Testas - On A Whisper Trail (Original Mix) [Be Adult Music]
05.Diego Mendonça, Randy De Silva - Swamp (Randy De Silva Remix) [Deep Down Music]
06.Galestian, Sarah Bird - Wildfire (Mass Digital Extended Remix) [Global Entry Recordings]
07.Sudha & Maneesh De Moor - Moola Meditation (Dimuth K Unofficial Remix) [Free Dowmload]
08.Simply City, Dimuth K - Resonance (Original Mix) [Balance Music]
09.J Lauda - Lifeline (Hernan Cattaneo & Simply City Extended Remix) [Univack]
10.Alejo Fochi, Nicolas Viana - Driving Time (Original Mix) [Or Two Strangers]
11.Solis [US] - ID	
12.GMJ & Matter, Pole Folder - Voyage Austral [All Day I Dream]
13.Michael A - Sunbeam (Extended Mix) [Univack]
14.The XX, Dixon - Tides (Dixon Remix) [Young]



Connecting Souls 110 on Proton Radio guest Mark MacLeod

Yin and Yang (n.) - the concept of duality forming a whole. A fundamental premise in Chinese philosophy now transposed to the electronic dance industry through the creation of Proton "Editions". Through encyclopaedic knowledge of the 4,000+ strong Proton roster of labels Tripp Baronner has envisioned a new concept of the principle of seemingly polar opposites, coming together as interconnected and independent universal forces - life and death, the dark and the light: one complete entity. 

From a passion for underground progressive house at opposite ends of the audio spectrum - the deep, shadowy atmospheres to the blissful, shimmering melodies, "Yin" and "Yang" were born in an effort to represent this phenomenon in musical form. Each release will provide a single remix of an existing Proton roster track for two inextricably linked labels in the form of a light (Yang) and dark (Yin) edition. Released on the same day, a strong contrast in styles will thus serve to complement each other and nourish the whole. 

Yin and Yang - musical harmony through glorious discord.

Inspired by the first mixing programs on the Dutch radio, Clement van Dijk started mixing in the early 80’s. Being the music obsessive that he is, it didn’t take him very long to find a local club (Display) to showcase his skills. After doing so for a couple of years the promoters of Arnhems hottest dance club; Luxor, offered him a monthly residency on the Stargate party's. This gave Clay the opportunity to play alongside almost every well-known deejay in Holland, and in countries like, Hungary, Mexico, Germany, England, Greece and others... 

This quietly-spoken DJ from Amsterdam has always understood what made people dance, but never compromised his vision of what good music should be like. By continuously following his favorite waxmasters, like John Digweed, Sasha, Nick Warren and Hernan Cattaneo, he developed his love for progressive house music. And now as a big fan of producers like, Guy J, Alex O'Rion, Marcelo Vasami, Matias Chilano, Matter, GMJ and many more....

His style reaches from proggy house with some of the most beautiful strings and vocals you are likely to hear unto deep and dark progressive. He combines deep house, progressive and melodic techno into a hypnotic and intense DJ set. His specialty is creating an atmosphere wherein the audience will be taken to a different musical level. He will take you on a rare, extraordinary and psychedelic musical trip in to the deep space of the progressive underground.

Every first Friday of the month Clay has his radio show Connecting Souls on Proton Radio. Let this joyful Deejay connect your souls on the dance floor with his magical mix of progressive house, deep house and melodic techno music. Now in these days you can find him as a resident in the best underground club in Amsterdam, The Recycle Lounge Gallery Club, and in the famous hotspot Club NL. Here he is the organizer of the party's 'Connecting Souls' and 'HUG' that stands for Holland Under Ground. So if you’re in the mood for a party, let Clay take you on his musical journey...

Love, Beats and Progressive!

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