Not so long ago in 2017, the first release on Michiel Claus’ and Ailsa Cavers’ Basic Moves saw the light of day and especially the shine of night. Produced by founding father Walrus, BM01 set the tone for a record label that focuses on releasing hidden archives from the 90s, whilst combining them with modern club music from the here and now. By highlighting the musical heritage of the Belgian electronic music scene, the label illustrates the continuity between past and present, history and shaping identities of 21st-century artists, undeniably building on the strong foundations of their forerunners. 
 
Seven years and nineteen releases later, Basic Moves is rounding off the series with BM20, a final double 12’’ by one of the major figures from the Belgian underground: Circadian Rhythms also known as Dj Deg. After many years of collecting, deejaying and producing music, his musical spectrum ranges from synth, library and wave, to jazz, funk and disco, from house to techno. His journey started in clubs like Bocaccio (1988 - 1993), and La Gaité (1979 –1989), where young Deg came across deejay’s like Olivier Pieters or Eric Beysens who made him choose the path of becoming a devoted disc jockey himself. 
 
BM20 is a sonic witness of Deg’s first musical encounters with his machines, revealing a withdrawn selection of six bedroom patchwork tracks produced between the years of ‘93 & ’99, a time without the internet or user manuals to help you solve the riddles of technology. Though only at the very beginning of his creative process, Deg’s unique personality is nevertheless already clearly identifiable: blending techno with jazz, where the sharp edges of 16-step drum-sequences are smudged and bent in different directions. 
  
In the lower countries, the second half of the 90s was a period of fast & funky, happy Detroit, 140 BPM techno. Whenever Deg was not oscillating between record shops or gigs and had a moment on his own, mostly during morning hours after the club, he would spend his leftover energy in the studio. Either by himself or with his loyal ally Mike DMA, he would benefit from these moments to slow down and give space to a different, introverted sound – processing moods, feelings and thoughts. This record therefore gathers only a few of many (unrecorded) one-shot live sessions which were never intended to be shared – and only existed for the love of music and its power to take you beyond all things known.   
 
Thank you Deg for sharing your music and giving us a glimpse of your universe. Without your productions, your memorable warm-ups and closing sets – many of us would not be where we are now, and Basic Moves might never have been founded. 
As a last note to a closing song, BM20 is about being fully committed to the music and the club, a medium and place of fruitful settings for encounters, creativity and growth. Where dreams and ideas have a chance to exist, being almost ready and thought out to shape future times to come -  and many party nights.

Gurl, December 2023

D1 Birds In Jazz (snippet)

C2 Universal Jungle (snippet)

C1 Das Modern Dance (snippet)

B1 Miracle (snippet)

A2 Systematic Soul (snippet)

A1 Party Night (snippet)

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Taken from "Circadian Rhythms - Basic Moves 20 EP (Basic Moves)". Out June 2024. Buy here : https://basicmovesbrussels.bandcamp.com/music

Basic Moves : ‘’ Not so long ago in 2017, the first release on Michiel Claus’ and Ailsa Cavers’ Basic Moves saw the light of day and especially the shine of night. Produced by founding father Walrus, BM01 set the tone for a record label that focuses on releasing hidden archives from the 90s, whilst combining them with modern club music from the here and now. By highlighting the musical heritage of the Belgian electronic music scene, the label illustrates the continuity between past and present, history and shaping identities of 21st-century artists, undeniably building on the strong foundations of their forerunners.
Seven years and nineteen releases later, Basic Moves is rounding off the series with BM20, a final double 12’’ by one of the major figures from the Belgian underground: Circadian Rhythms also known as Dj Deg. After many years of collecting, deejaying and producing music, his musical spectrum ranges from synth, library and wave, to jazz, funk and disco, from house to techno. His journey started in clubs like Bocaccio (1988 - 1993), and La Gaité (1979 –1989), where young Deg came across deejay’s like Olivier Pieters or Eric Beysens who made him choose the path of becoming a devoted disc jockey himself. BM20 is a sonic witness of Deg’s first musical encounters with his machines, revealing a withdrawn selection of six bedroom patchwork tracks produced between the years of ‘95 & ’99, a time without the internet or user manuals to help you solve the riddles of technology. Though only at the very beginning of his creative process, Deg’s unique personality is nevertheless already clearly identifiable: blending techno with jazz, where moody but hopeful synthlines meet wonky basslines.
In the lower countries, the second half of the 90s was a period of fast & funky, happy Detroit, 140 BPM techno. Whenever Deg was not oscillating between record shops or gigs and had a moment on his own, mostly during morning hours after the club, he would spend his leftover energy in the studio. Either by himself or with his loyal ally Mike DMA, he would benefit from these moments to slow down and give space to a different, introverted sound – processing moods, feelings and thoughts. This record therefore gathers only a few of many (unrecorded) one-shot live sessions which were never intended to be shared – and only existed for the love of music and its power to take you beyond all things known.

Artist social media :

https://soundcloud.com/cr_label
https://x.com/cr_label
https://www.instagram.com/cr_label
https://www.facebook.com/labelCR

Label social media :

https://soundcloud.com/basicmoves
https://www.instagram.com/basic_moves_walrus_islas
http://www.basicmoves.be
https://www.facebook.com/basicmovesbrussels

Basic Moves 20

Miracle

PREMIERE : Circadian Rhythms - Miracle (Basic Moves)

Brand new carve up fresh off the platters that matter
for 2025. 

Lots of new "vinyls" and a few old cuts to steady the ship. 

This edition was created using 4 x paper shredders, 2 x hitachi hedge cutters 
and a well oiled vintage hostess trolley. 

Enjoy the beats.  

Marco Lasovic - Amour Transtlantique (Scruniversal)
Mark E - Ultra Violet (Merc)
Felipe Gordon - The Punk Automata (GAMM) 
Barbara Boeing - Mar Dei Sargassi (Toy Tonics)
 Ramzi - Existenz (Secrets Of Sound)
Wallace - Cravings (Phantasy Sound)
 Dam Swindle - The Last Time (Aus)
 Dana Kuehr - Because (Basic Moves)
 Hardfloor - Acperience 7 (Hardfloor)
Circadian Rhythms - Universal Jungle (Basic Moves)
 Dan Ghenacia - Red Chilly (StrataSonic) 
Joe Goddard - Rapid Fire (Smugglers Way)
 Raxon - Hi Human Intelligence (DSK)
Carl Finlow - Conduit (Volsoc’s Remix) (Electrix)
Silken - Gizmo (Spoon Wizard) (Functional Breaks) 
Oxia - 6 For 1 (Good Life)
Ebeats - Twilight Expanse (Voicedrone) (Cartulis) 
Obergman - Quasiparticle (Cragie Knowes)
Buttechno - Mc2oh2 - (Kalahari Oyster Cult) 
Joey Beltram - Arena (STX)
Gilbert - Earthscapes (Distant Worlds) 
Kassian - Pulgueiro Baile (K7) 
Raxon - Still Hypnotic Soundwave (DSK)
 Zeta Reticula - Dial That Number (Mechatronica)
Martyn - Vancouver (Rhwy’s SKG Remix) (3024)
Objekt - Chicken Garaage (Kapsela)

In Deepest BN1 Volume 15

In this episode, host Ed Harrold and guest Zaid K Dahhaj delve into the fascinating world of circadian biology and its profound impact on human health. Ed begins with a guided meditation, setting a reflective tone. Zaid explains how light, especially sunlight, influences bodily functions like sleep, hormone regulation, and overall well-being. They discuss the roles of cortisol and melatonin, the benefits of morning sunlight, and the differences between natural and artificial light. Emphasizing the importance of aligning with natural circadian rhythms, they offer practical tips for enhancing health, vitality, and longevity through mindful light exposure and reconnecting with nature.

👉Understanding Sleep and Light (00:05:38)
Zaid explains the relationship between sleep cycles and light exposure, emphasizing their interconnectedness.

👉Circadian Mechanisms and Health (00:06:06)
Zaid elaborates on how circadian genes regulate bodily functions based on environmental cues.

👉Body's Awareness of Seasons (00:07:13)
Ed reflects on how the body intuitively recognizes seasonal changes and their effects.

👉Cortisol and Melatonin Dynamics (00:08:42)
Zaid breaks down the relationship between cortisol and melatonin and their roles in daily rhythms.

👉Morning Light Exposure (00:10:31)
Zaid explains the benefits of morning sunlight on circadian alignment and health.

👉Benefits of Sunlight on Skin (00:15:58)
Zaid discusses the positive effects of sunlight on skin health and overall well-being.

👉Difference Between Natural and Artificial Light (00:19:20)
Zaid highlights the contrasting effects of natural blue light from the sun versus artificial sources.

👉Understanding Circadian Disruption (22:14)
Zaid discusses how modern lifestyles lead to chronic circadian disruption and its health implications.

👉The Role of Green Light (23:46)
Exploration of green light's potential benefits, particularly in reducing headaches and migraines.

👉Historical Context of Sunlight Perception (26:18)
Zaid explains how historical campaigns shifted public perception, making people fear sunlight.

👉Empowerment Through Nature (32:51)
Zaid emphasizes personal responsibility in health and the power of natural practices.

👉Effects of Artificial Light (38:50)
Discussion on how artificial lighting, particularly LEDs, negatively affects circadian rhythms.

👉Nature vs. Artificial Light (41:20)
Zaid contrasts the perfect lighting from nature with the detrimental effects of man-made light sources.

👉Skin as a Light Sensor (42:40)
Exploration of how skin acts as a second pair of eyes, sensing light for circadian regulation.

👉The Interaction of Light with Skin (00:43:51)
Discussion on how red and infrared light penetrates the skin and affects bodily tissues.

👉The Photoelectric Effect (00:44:50)
Exploration of how sunlight interacts with melanin to create free electrons, boosting energy production.

👉Enhancing Mitochondrial Function (00:45:13)
Insights on improving the electron transport chain and ATP production through sunlight exposure and grounding.

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Life With Breath Podcast with Guest Zaid K Dahhaj, Circadian Optimization Coach

Mutant disco radio show started it's life in 2009 on Radio Svid (Croatia). Then moved to Elektrana radio (official Exit festival's radio station). Over the years it was syndicated on Pioneer DJ Radio, Studio B (Serbia), Radio Aparat (Serbia), KLFM (Croatia), Radio Roža (Croatia), Dinamo FM (Turkey), Space Radio (Kenya), Radio Labin (Croatia), Radio Veronica FM (Italy), Radio 808 (Croatia), Mix People FM (Spain), Radio Stacioni (Albania) ...

Fox & His Friends Records label co-owner https://soundcloud.com/foxandhisfriends
https://foxandhisfriends.bigcartel.com & https://foxandhisfriends.bandcamp.com

Premiere and rebroadcasting requests : mutantdiscoradioshow@gmail.com

Joe has been been trying to craft the perfect transition between two records for the last 30 years,  one day he'll get there but until then,  welcome to the official home of Brutal Willis where we specialise in the exclusive currency of Global Electronic Soul. 

I managed Vinyl Frontier Records in Woking,  Surrey for the best part of a decade..... living, breathing,  loving and sharing repetitive beats.   I have been fortunate enough to grace the platters at lots of different clubs,  events and festivals up and down the country and Europe.  I co ran the legendary night "Shuffle" (which may come back one day).  I won the coveted "bedroom bedlam" mixtape award for Muzik magazine, residencies at the Cross, The Pool , Piranah's and 333 in London and was awarded the Percy Thrower Lifetime achievement award for services to the green plant.  I have played at Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Kimberley, Orchard amongst  many others and more recenly a regular fixture at the Give ! festival for House of Honey.   These day's I can be found deep in stock pots working culinary magic for all kinds of people,  however you may still catch me behind the platters (that matter) as much as I can.  I love music with a captivating groove, a glowing warmth,  sincerity and emotion however it comes and still relish the opportunity to share my sounds manually through the medium we know as Vinyl.  As long as it's available I will continue to support it,  everything about it just works and I believe it helps strengthen our beloved scene.  



On the chill tip you can find my Orange Grove mixes below 

Safe. 

https://www.mixcloud.com/joe-shanks/

Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of mindful breathing has guided him to apply conscious breathing practices in corporate performance coaching, fitness & athletic training, healthcare trainings, stress reduction and overall health and well-being.  Ed’s book “Life With Breath” is available where books are sold.

Today, Ed blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve well-being in Corporate America, Healthcare, athletic performance and individual health. Ed’s fluency in mindfulness-based strategies combined with the belief in the human potential gives him the depth and understanding to meet individuals and group needs across industries and platforms.

Ed is a contributing health & wellness editor for Huffingpost, Thrive Global, MindBodyGreen, PTOnTheNet & Corporate Wellness Magazine.  Ed's Breath AS Medicine Training is a professional continuing education training for healthcare providers, wellness coaches, personal trainers and psychotherapists.

a place for outsider club music based in Brussels/Belgium

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For Playful Manners distribution : 
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Gems Under The Horizon distribution: 
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Back catalog : 
https://basicmovesbrussels.bandcamp.com/

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