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022 - Journeys By DJ - Justin Robertson's 'CD Scape' - Disc 1 (1996)

The final chapter of my All Source Direct mix series.

Once again this volume of the mix ecompasses pretty much all the styles and aliases the duo used throughout the 90s, starting from the deep jungle of Sounds Of Life, the precision edits and dark atmospheres of Source Direct, to the moody jazz tones of Hokusai.

Article:  http://drumtrip.co.uk/mixes/law-source-direct-mix-part-iii

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Tracklist
01. Sounds Of Life - Release The Bells - Certificate 18
02. Sounds Of Life - Currents - Certificate 18
03. Intensity - Generations - Basement
04. Source Direct - Fabric Of Space - Source Direct Recordings
05. The Medicine Men - Scream In The Jungle (Source Direct Mix) - Headroom
06. Oblivion - Sands Of Time - Street Beats
07. Mirage ‎– Just For You - Odysee
08. Sounds Of Life - Don't Resist The Beat - Certificate 18
09. Mirage - Feel My Dreams - Odysee
10. Hokusai - 12 Till 4 - Source Direct Recordings
11. Hokusai - Jade - Source Direct Recordings
12. Source Direct - Web Of Sin - Metalheadz
13. Hokusai - Sculptures Hide - Odysee
14. Source Direct - Call & Response - Science
15. Source Direct ‎– Capital D. - Science
16. Source Direct - Mind Weaver - Science
17. Source Direct - Technical Warfare - Science

Law - All Source Direct Mix Part III

Cooped up in hospital after another operation and unable to sleep due to the anaesthetic, i've decided to keep myself busy and upload a new mix.  

Armed with my MacBook, an old hard drive & dodgy ear bud headphones to keep me company, here's a selection of some personal favourites mainly from the 90's on an intelligent tip..

Shout out to all at Spatial & Over/Shadow for the resurgence of the vibes & inspiration...

Tracklisiting;

Actual Proof - A Professional's Downtime Intro
01. Nookie - The Eclipse (Reinforced)
02. Peshay - Jazz Lick (Nexus)
03. Underground Software - Jazzy Ting (Reinforced)
04. Source Direct - Bliss (Source Direct Recordings)
05. Fokus - Like Dat (Higher Limits)
06. Wax Doctor - Heat (R&S)
07. DJ Trace - After Hours (Deejay Recordings)
08 Dillinja & Mystery - Deep Love (remix) (Logic Productions)
09. Atlas - Drifting Thru the Galaxy (Deejay Recordings)
10. Unit 1 - Atlantic Drama (Creative Wax)
11. DJ Krust - Jazz Note (V Recordings)
12. Frank de Wulf - Drums In A Grip (Wax Doctor remix) (Harthouse)
13. Model 500 - I Wanna Be There (Wax Doctor remix) (R&S)
14. Alex Reece - Basic Principles (Alex Reece Reprieve) (Metalheadz)
15. Intense - Sax Lick (Way Out West)
16. PFM - The Western (Mike's Ricochet Mix) (Good Looking)
17. The Sentinel feat. CoCo - Dig Deeper (Basement Recordings)
18. Sounds of Life - A Spice of Jazz (Certificate 18)
19. Tayla - Dimensions (Nexus)
20. Adam F - Circles (Original Mix) (Section 5)
21. Voyager - Hypersleep ('97 Revamp) (R&S)
22. DJ Pulse - Destiny (remix) (R&S)
23. Big Bud - Lifeline (Looking Good)
24. Justice - Aquisse (Original Mix) (Basement Recordings)
25. DJ Trace - Miles High (Deejay Recordings)
Actual Proof - Duke's Just Getting Started Outro

Return of Intelligence Volume 1 (Intelligent Drum & Bass Classics)

timeless work of art. couldn't find it anywhere in space.

intro stolen from 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVnm5cdNcus

watch

source direct  _ artificial barriers (source direct recordings.1996)

In the 90s, Source Direct had an incredibly wide range, from heavenly atmospheric jungle to hellish techstep dnb. This mix explores that earlier first side, with tracks from 1994 to 1996 on Good Looking, Odysee, and Source Direct's own label, alongside their releases as Oblivion on Basement's Street Beats imprint. Track list is below. Enjoy!

00:00 Source Direct - Future London (Odysee, 1994)
03:55 Source Direct - Bliss (Source Direct, 1995)
08:37 Source Direct - Artificial Barriers (Source Direct, 1996)
12:25 Source Direct - Secret Liaison (Good Looking, 1996)
16:13 Source Direct - Exit 9 (Source Direct, 1995)
18:13 Oblivion - Last Dance (Street Beats, 1996)
23:23 Source Direct - Complexities (Good Looking, 1996)
28:47 Source Direct - Stars (Odysee, 1995)
33:59 Source Direct - Fabric of Space (Source Direct, 1995)
37:06 Source Direct - Different Groove (Odysee, 1995)
40:30 Oblivion - Night Windows (Street Beats, 1995)
43:54 Source Direct - The Crane (Source Direct, 1995)
46:06 Source Direct - Approach & Identify (Source Direct, 1995)
48:42 Oblivion - Lush (Street Beats, 1995)
52:01 Source Direct - Modem (Source Direct, 1995)
54:26 Source Direct - A Made Up Sound (Metalheadz, 1995)
58:31 Source Direct - Shimmer (Odysee, 1994)
1:02:31 Oblivion - Sands of Time (Street Beats, 1996)

Artwork by RQ

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@source_direct_official

The deep side of Source Direct (Jungle dnb mix)

Artist – Track (Label)

B Key – Red Sky (Scientific Wax)
Acid Lab – Dreams of Mars (Omni Music)
The Drumkilla – North City (Geometry)
Sub – Shallows (Rupture London)
Acid Lab – Far Out (Omni Music)
Source Direct - Complexities (Good Looking)
ASC - Seadrift - (Over/Shadow)
PIXL – Sea of Life (AKO10)
Response & Pliskin – Small Hours (Skeleton Recordings)
Theory – Turning (Theory/444 Bandcamp)
Nebula – Avalanches (Scientific Wax Dubs/Nebula Bandcamp)
Champa B – Atmospheric Forces (Criterion Records)
Nebula – Dreamt Reality (Scientific Wax Dubs/Nebula Bandcamp)
Kasious, Mutants & martianMan – Prometheus (Omni Music)
Bass ‘flo – Poseidon [Double O Remix] (Soulred Records)
Dwarde – Tena (Omni Music)
ASC – The Shallows (Over/Shadow)
Champa B – Love Me (Criterion Records)
Law & Wheeler – Early Reflections (Repertoire)
Kloke – Artificial Memories (Diamond Life)
Source Direct – Web of Sin (Metalheadz)

Ransak joins our mix expedition to present Volume 20. Ransak has been a dedicated jungle and drum & bass DJ since 1994, known for his passion for deep breaks, atmospheric sounds, and the darker edges of the genre. As a resident DJ at Vibration Centre in Pasadena, CA, Ransak holds court every second Sunday of the month, delivering captivating vinyl sets that highlight his signature atmospheric and deep break selections. Big respect to the crew: Jaes, Flowah, Kaustin, and J Rolla.

Volume 20 is a deep and introspective journey, sourcing modern descendants of Blue Note/Platinum Breakz era Metalheadz, and Good Looking Records styles. The two Source Direct classics featured here help drive that point home. They slide in seamlessly next to tracks from modern day greats such as Nebula, ASC, and Kloke.

For more on Ransak and his fellow atmospheric advocates, Jaes and Flowah, and the Vibration Centre nights please visit:
www.vibrationcentre.com

https://soundcloud.com/ransak-1

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Barry Lamont Olden Jr. (Ransak)

Ransak - Atmospheric Drum & Bass Revival Mix Series - Volume 20

I've wanted to make this mix for almost 30 years; the tunes just didn't exist for it back then. Danny Breaks' "The Bear" blew my mind with its dark, electric jazz funk that fused Miles Davis with early Wu-Tang RZA. But in '96, it was sui generis, so it sat in my crate awaiting partners in crime.

In years since, I've tracked down other tunes with similar nocturnal menace. This isn't nostalgic "jazzy jungle" of keyboard presets and video games; it's shadows and criminals and blood-stained suits.

Some of the most exciting music in this vein is San's work for Rua Sound. The EPs are the closest thing I've heard to late '90s Source Direct, after they tipped headlong into darkness. SD-associated Odysee Recordings also carries on this spirit. Ornette Hawkins, with two tracks here, is the jazziest junglist out there; fellow AGN7 Audio artist Dacamera isn't far behind.

Fanu's criminally underrated collaboration with Bill Laswell gets one track here, but the whole album is worth hearing, full-on electric Miles worship. Speaking of which, the one tease here comes not from dnb, but from techno, Oliver Ho's mystical, millennial Miles invocation. Finally, the incomparable Sci-Clone presents two flip sides here - no anthems, just back alley vibes.

Track list is below. Enjoy!

00:00 DJ Die - Reincarnated (Full Cycle, 1997)
03:59 Ornette Hawkins - Jazz Police (Subtle Audio, 2016)
07:52 San - Under the Scope (Rua Sound, 2023)
10:10 Adam F - Dirty Harry Revisited (181, 2025)
13:52 Ornette Hawkins - Legend (AGN7 Audio, 2018)
16:36 Danny Breaks - The Bear (Droppin' Science, 1996)
22:01 Sci-Clone - Red Fever (Metalheadz, 1999)
27:51 Sekl - Control Signal (Fanu Remix) (Make or Break, 2021)
30:34 San - Last (Rua Sound, 2023)
33:40 J Majik - Arabian Nights (Metalheadz, 1995)
37:44 Source Direct - Black Domina (Science, 1997)
42:55 San - Cleanse (Rua Sound, 2020)
45:16 Andy Odysee - The Darkness Within (Odysee, 2023)
48:24 Photek - Hybrid (Science, 1996)
51:31 Deeptropix - Dervish Funk (Make or Break, 2023) 
56:12 Dacamera - Tonight or Tomorrow (AGN7 Audio, 2023)
58:14 Jaise - Outlaw (Armory, 2024)
+++++ Oliver Ho - Moonlight (tease)
1:02:14 Danny Breaks - Modes (Droppin' Science, 1998)
1:05:43 Fanu + Bill Laswell - Shroud (Ohm Resistance, 2008)
1:08:03 Macc & dgoHn - Long Tall Sally (Subtle Audio, 2009)
1:11:09 Zero T & Beta 2 - Exiles (Metalheadz, 2020)
1:13:05 Sci-Clone - O.D. (Metalheadz, 1997)

Photo original by Atharva Tulsi via Unsplash

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Featuring tracks from:

@dj_die
@fullcyclerecords
@ornettehawkins
@subtleaudiorecordings
@rua_sound
@adam-f-breakbeat-kaos
@danny-breaks
@sci-clone
@metalheadz
@makeorbreakdnb
@fanufatgyver
@jmajikuk
@source_direct_official
@odyseerecordings
@photek
@deeptropix
@jaise-dnb
@armory-recordings
@oliverho13
@bill-laswell
@ohm-resistance
@macc
@dgohn
@zerot
@beta2

Noir jazz jungle mix, vol. 1

Jim Source Direct in the mix for Fact Mag, ahead of his appearance at Troxy, London on the 24th October. Further details: http://www.soundcrashmusic.com/squarepusher-biggest-ever-live-show/

FACT Mix 519 - Source Direct (Oct '15)

Deep atmospheric jungle & intelligent soulful dnb, no one does it better than Bukem. This is from late 1995. Big up all the Goodlooking family. Find more LTJ sets in my "LTJ..." playlist.

JMJ & Richie - Free La Funk (PFM Remix) [Moving Shadow]
System X - Say It Part 2 [Unreleased]
Future Bound - Sorrow [Skanna]
Basic Influence - Still Waters (Run Deep Mix) [Hardleaders]
Source Direct - The Crane [Source Direct]
Funky Technicians - Airtight [Legend]
The Chameleon - Just Close Your Eyes & Listen [Good Looking]
Oblivion - Sands Of Time (Dubplate Mix) [Unreleased]
Doc Scott - Tokyo Dawn [Nexus]
The Spirit - Mendacity [Timeless]

LTJ Bukem studio set '95 - Love Of Life 'Intelligent Jungle'

Live guest mix -  Mar 15, 2017 - On dLo's Strictly Science Show 'ATX Takeover', Bassdrive FM. 

Tracklist:
Code of Practice - Can We Change The Future (Sounds of Life Remix)- Certificate 18 (1995)
Sounds Of Life - Intellect - Certificate 18 (1994)
The Sentinel - Pulse Of life - Basement Records (1994)
Truper - Vol. 3 - Untitled (Side AA) - Street Beats (1994)
Oblivion - Lush - Street Beats (1995)
Mirage - Just For You - Odysee Records(1995)
Phaze 1 - Try A Style - Odysee Records (1995)
System X - Mindgames (dub mix) - 3rd Eye Records (1994)
System X - Metamorphosis - 3rd Eye Records (1994)
Source Direct - Shimmer - Odysee Records (1994)
Mirage - Bewildered - Odysee Records (1995)
Sounds Of Life - Release The Bells (Wax Doctor Remix) - Certificate 18 (1995)
Therapy - Loose? (Photek Remix) - A&M Records (1995)

Photek Vs Source Direct Pt. II (94-95)1hr Vinyl Mix

A little space to show off my music collection from time to time. 

Most mixes will focus on drum and bass/jungle music which I grew up with and was heavily influenced by in the early to mid 90's. There will be a whole host of other genres that cover a wide spectrum of influences that come deep rooted from my upbringing and curiosity. Hopefully you'll enjoy the channel via similar tastes or perhaps discover something new, even if old, and that's the beauty of music, it's timeless.

When the mood takes these uploads are done for the love of the music and appreciation of the artists/labels.

Demos and contact: info@metalheadz.co.uk

Upcoming events: www.metalheadz.co.uk/events

The Metalheadz back catalogue features almost every major figure in the history of drum and bass, and is one of the most innovative labels out there, consistently crossing boundaries with its releases since 1994. The labels output continues to showcase a maturing genre of music that displays influences from reggae, hip-hop, house and techno with highly-sophisticated and intricately-produced tracks, contrary to the image of the music that is typically presented by the mass media.

Releasing music from some of the biggest names out there whilst at the same time pushing and letting new talent break through are the reasons why Metalheadz continues to stay at the forefront of electronic music.

The Metalheadz label was also the driving force behind the seminal Sunday Session Club Nights, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club. Today, Metalheadz club nights are often sell outs with the label also regularly hosting stages at some of the biggest festivals across the world.

I was a working DJ/producer 1996-2001 (UK). Lover of electronic music since 1990. I use this site to share some of my mix tapes and the best mixes from other DJs that I've accumulated over the years. This is purely for entertainment, sharing and promoting good music.

I did produce some tracks back in 1998-2000 but only released a couple of EPs with DJ Relay under the names Low Profile & Two-Step2. We are getting back into production again as of 2020 and will be re-releasing some of our old and new tracks going forward, find our tracks on Juno, Beatport, Amazon, etc.

Atmospheric Drum & Bass Revival is a Facebook community of circa 3k members dedicated to the past, present and future of the Atmospheric Drum & Bass sound championed by the pioneers of the sound LTJ Bukem & Fabio back in the day.

We decided to start a new mix series to showcase the considerable DJ mixing talent of our community and make the mixes available to stream and download here on Soundcloud.

Vinyl DJ from Basingstoke in the UK. Now living in Austin, Texas. 
Jungle - 90's to present
Old Skool

Bookings / Production Enquiries: info@repertoiresound.co.uk

DJ / label guy / occasional beat maker @Repertoiresound

Releases on:

- Repertoire
- R-WHITES
- Future Retro London
- Rupture LDN
- AKO Beatz
- Over/Shadow
- Curvature
- Western Lore
- Foxy Jangle
- Skeleton Recordings

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works

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