This mix was recorded live at The Gathering IX in 2022. 

I wanted it to be a special reward for followers here on SoundCloud, so I was holding on to it, but it's such an opus of my music, and probably the longest set I'll ever record, that it just deserves to be out there in the world already!  This 8-hour mix will hopefully take you on a musical journey, through laughs, cuddles, some dancing, and fond moments from songs re-discovered through my signature nustalgic collection -- nostalgic songs remixed to be new to your ear yet familiar enough to evoke fond memories and bring a smile to your face.

If you enjoy this mix, please check out my other mixes and share them!  While after 20 years, I consider myself a semi-professional dj, it's not what I do for a full-time living, so your follows, shares and comments are what make it all worth it to me.  I chose a different path as a dj -- not pursuing a main-stage slot playing dance music, but instead focusing on vibes meant for chilling, whether that by in living rooms, on car-rides, or at parties wherever good vibes are needed.  Hearing my music make an impact from people around the world through stories about where my mixes get shared, and their universally popular reception, really means the world to me as an artist. Much love!

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Thanks for lounging with Leif Time!

Dawntempo @ The Gathering IX

DJ Leif Time is a musical story-teller, with a love for downtempo, chill-out vibes highlighted by his signature nustalgica collection — nostalgic tracks updated by a modern electronica sound.  After 2 decades collecting gems and seamlessly stitching them together, his sets have an arc and flow that bring listeners on a journey through time and sound to make them groove, dance, cuddle or converse.  His distinct style of uplifting music that inspires smiles and appeals to diverse audiences means people wake up in their tents and know “Leif is playing… I’ve gotta get up and be there!”  It was a fan of his that described his music as "The Soundtrack for Life," and his mixes are the go-to choice for road-trips, after-hours hangouts, dinner parties, and daily life.  

He cites Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz vol. 1 as his favorite album of all-time and his direct inspiration to both become a dj and take his artistic endeavors down the road less travelled of the downtempo art form.

If you’ve enjoyed one of his mixes here, please consider visiting his website, http://www.djleiftime.com and joining his VIP mailing list to get exclusive releases, stay informed of his upcoming events, and personally connect.  Since so much of his impact happens in random living rooms across diverse geographies, he loves to hear from and connect with fans directly to replace the visual fan feedback loop normally present at a live performance.

Much of his exposure comes from fans sharing his mixes, so your outspoken appreciation of his music is what fuels what he does...  Thank you!!!

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