Hands down one of the greatest Drum & Bass mix cd’s of all time. It was so much better back in the day when the scene wasn’t over saturated…

THIS IS THE FRAKIN JAM RIGHT HERE LADIES AND GERMS

A Living Room legend. A true pioneer and longtime Farm favourite, Farina brings his signature mix of deep house and jazz-inflected grooves, perfect for easing back into that feeling only the Living Room can bring

Mark Farina | 2025 Shambhala Mix Series

JUST CAN'T STOP

Human Synthetics returns to the label for the 8th installment from Dream Schemes. A mixed release with tracks for home or the dancefloor, plus a bonus remix of Leisure Centre from Repertoire’s own Law.

A side - Reality Function - is a dreamy sci-fi fuelled track that almost made an appearance on his first release with us. This one is about what you would expect from HS, tight production, choppy breaks, wavey synth lines, and deep rolling baselines.

B side - Renegade - shows HS turning up the heat a little. While still deep and atmospheric, this one comes packed with well thought out call and response across the bass section, and a second drop that would get people moving in any situation.

Bonus track - Leisure Centre (Law Remix) - sees Law drop in and deliver a stripped back, steppa take, on the much loved Leisure Centre - a track from our first ever release. Perfect for all occasions, this one will spin listeners around with crisp drum programming, hypnotic melody lines, and big bouncy bass.

Composed by Alex Walker
Mastered by Hue Jah Fink
Remix by Ricky Law
Released by Dream Schemes
Catalog No. SCHEMES008

Human Synthetics - Renegade

BACK - DRUM AND BASS INSTRUMENTAL (3)

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URB Mix Vol. 1: Flamable Liquid

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289 - Doc Martin 'URB Mix Vol. 1: Flamable Liquid' (1994)

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Laurent Garnier

550 - Mixmag pres. 'We Are 25' mixed by Laurent Garnier (2008)

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Shades of Technology

560 - DJ DB - Shades Of Technology (1999)

MR SCRUFF ESSENTIAL MIX TRACKLISTING

1.	Body & Soul ‘In The Beginning’ (National General)
2.	Leroy Hutson ‘Lucky Fellow’ (Curtom)
3.	Eddie Kendricks ‘Girl You Need a Change of Mind’ (Motown)
4.	Zed Bias & Jenna G ‘Let Me Change Your Mind’ (Development)
5.	Mr Scruff ‘Give Up To Get’ (Ninja Tuna)
6.	Mr Scruff ‘Rocking Chair’ (Ninja Tuna)
7.	Theo Parrish ‘Chemistry’ (Sound Signature)
8.	Arcadion ‘Ghostfeeder’ (DC Recordings)
9.	Ragga Twins ‘Wipe The Needle’ (Shut Up And Dance)
10.	Q Tip ‘Manwomanboogie’ (Motown)
11.	Mr Scruff  with Skuff & Inja ‘Zen’ (Ninja Tuna)
12.	James Brown ‘Get On The Good Foot’ (Polydor)
13.	Mr Scruff & Quantic ‘Donkey Ride’ (Ninja Tuna)
14.	Mr Scruff ‘Fish’ (Ninja Tune)
15.	Mr Scruff ‘Get On Down’ (Ninja Tuna)
16.	Thomas Bangalter ‘On Da Rocks’ (Roule)
17.	Psychotropic ‘Only For The Headstrong’ (Raw Bass)
18.	Mr Scruff ‘Chicken In A Box’ (Ninja Tune)
19.	DJ Mitsu The Beats ‘Kuro Fessional MC (Instrumental)’ (Mukatsuku)
20.	Color Climax ‘Disque O Heights’ (Breakin’ Bread)
21.	Jazzanova ‘Boom Clicky Boom Klack (Mr Scruff Mix)’ (Sonarkollektiv)
22.	Talking Heads ‘Once In A Lifetime’ (Sire)
23.	Mr Scruff ‘Kalimba’ (Ninja Tuna)
24.	Sweet Salvation ‘Rock Steady’ (Elektra)
25.	Cosmic Force ‘Ghetto Down (Kenny Dope Mix)’ (Truth & Soul)
26.	Mr Scruff ‘Sweetsmoke’ (Ninja Tuna)
27.	Benny Ill, Kode 9 & The Culprit ‘Fat Larry’s Skank’ (Tempa)
28.	Nicolette ‘Dove Song’ (Shut Up And Dance)
29.	Channel One ‘Jungle Skank’ (Channel One)
30.	Junior Delgado ‘Fort Augustus’ (Fort Augustus)

This was recorded live at my monthly 'Keep It Unreal' residency in Manchester, plying mostly vinyl with a couple of cds thrown in there too. The venue at the time was the Music Box, a sweaty, dark basement, which is now a Tesco. Listening back, I can feel the atmosphere, the heat, and a room full of lovely people enjoying the music. Now that same room is full of stock assistants & chilled celery. Oh well! We have since moved the night to Band on the Wall, and will be celebrating the 15th year of Keep it Unreal in June 2014.

Mr Scruff Essential Mix, broadcast 7th feb 2009

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764 - Tom Middleton - Weekend Warm Up (1999)

The Essential Mix is a weekly radio show on BBC Radio 1 currently broadcast between 0:00 - 2:00 AM UK time on Saturday morning. Originally broadcast on 30 October 1993, the Essential Mix features contemporary DJs and music producers of electronic dance music. The show has been presented since its inception by Pete Tong and features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist each week, overlaid with occasional continuity announcements delivered by Tong. With a broadcast run in excess of 25 years, the Essential Mix is one of the longest-running programmes in the current BBC Radio 1 schedule, and is one of very few Radio 1 shows which is not broadcast live.

Essential Mix 1997-02-16 - Masters At Work

Essential Mix

Essential Mix 2000-09-17 - Frankie Knuckles Live @ Pacha, Ibiza

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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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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