Back in the Day (part 1)

DJ and producer, Terry Farley heads back to the 'second summer of love' and celebrates some of the biggest Acid House tracks, 25 years on.

Along with Andrew Weatherall, the duo started the now notorious Boy's Own fanzine in 1986, which commented on the slang, the parties, the tunes and the humour of the acid house days, and which also lead to the creation of the label Junior Boys Own. This imprint specialised in dance music and put out records by Orbital and Dig Your Own Hole by The Chemical Brothers, which celebrates 15 years this year.

Terry began making productions with Andy Weatherall, Hugo Nicholson and Pete Heller under the name Bocca Juniors. He later teamed up with Pete Heller and has gone on to re-mix many of the world's leading artists and singers: everyone from U2 to New Order; to the Happy Mondays and Primal Scream at the height of Balearica. He has also produced Kylie Minogue, The Farm and M People.



Terry Farley 25 years of acid house - 6 music BBC

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This CD was the first of the 'United DJs of America' collections I ever bought and I always remember the haunting intro than opens up into the rolling Sanchez loop with quintessential S Man bass drop. This is what Roger Sanchez sounded like and every club he played at was on fire. This is the 3rd CD from him in our Classic Series... and he's there for a very simple reason, this sound made you dance more than any other.

With the opening track 'The Flame' by Fine Young Cannibals then Green Velvet's 'The Stalker', this CD sets the pace right from the start and keeps going. The second last track is an all time favourite... Roger S presents The Deep - 'Vibe'. A truly relentless mix CD showing Sanchez at his very best. So turn it up... and enjoy the mix.

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028 - Roger Sanchez - United DJs Of America Vol.8 -  New York City (1997)

Above The Clouds (Remixes)

Above The Clouds (Thunderdub)

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***THANK YOU FRANKIE, YOU CREATED A WAY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF US. YOU WILL LIVE ON FOREVER***

About the CD:
So happy to finally get to hear disc one of this brilliant cd. When I originally swapped the disc way back in 1998 it only had disc 2... and I'm delighted to discover this one is just as good. It's an absolutely epic house double CD, released in 1996 by the fine folks at Ministry Of Sound. And one which is another great reason to celebrate and remember the man himself, thank you Frankie. Remember to buy the CD (if it's still available) from the link above or other good sellers online. Turn it up and enjoy the mix!

Special shout out to the ever helpful Nick Sneddon for sorting our disc 1!

090 - Frankie Knuckles - Ministry Of Sound Sessions Vol. 6 - Disc One (1996)

Let's Work (Main Pass)

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PREMIERE: Renno - Good Luck (La Matrice Remix)

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Simon Sim's & David Coroner - U wanna do (Short Play)

I don’t know yours, but this is my story.
When you leave home and step into the unknown, every street becomes a mirror, every face a reflection of who you might become.
A journey of self-discovery, carried on deep house grooves.
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Verse 1 
Walls that held my shadow 
Now just echoes from a far 
Packed my dreams in silver cases 
Sure of what my reasons are 

City lights like scattered diamonds 
Calling through the midnight air 
Every street a new beginning 
Every breath a call to care 

Pre chorus 
I'm tuning in 
To something that I've never known 
I'm tuning in 
To who I am when I'm alone 

Chorus
I'm becoming, I'm becoming 
Everything I'm meant to be 
All these faces, beautiful strangers 
Meet this different part of me 

I'm becoming, I'm becoming 
Someone that I've never known 
All these faces, beautiful strangers 
Here I’ll never be alone 

Verse 2 (break)
Conversations flow like water 
Languages I'm learning now 
Not just words but ways of being 
Color schemes I'm painting how 

Mirror shows a different person 
Same soul, but a different light 
Building bridges with my laughter 
Sleep at day and live at night 

Pre chorus 
I'm tuning in 
To something that I've never known 
I'm tuning in 
To who I am when I'm alone 

Chorus 
I'm becoming, I'm becoming 
Everything I'm meant to be 
All these faces, beautiful strangers 
Meet this different part of me
 
I'm becoming, I'm becoming 
Someone that I've never known 
All these faces, beautiful strangers 
Here I’ll never be alone

Beautiful Strangers (Extended Mix)

KTU 103.5 NYC LIVE DJ Boris January 2001

The first in a series of mixes celebrating my 20 years as resident at back to basics club in Leeds, UK.

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back to basics // the>music:factory years part one // 1991-94

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Louie Vega

432 - Ten Years of Strictly Rhythm mixed by Louie Vega - Disc 1 (1999)

No copyrights infringement intended. Original Remix by Cole & Clivilles. Copyrights by Vendetta Records.
A & M Records 1990.
Edits Dub Mix by Hans Sepulveda.

Seduction  Heartbeat (HSM Edits Dub Mix)

Simply one of the best mixed house sets you'll ever here.  This was always pumping in the V Dub!  Originally it started with the hip hop section I've put it at the end.

CJ Mackintosh Radio 1 Essential Mix 19.02.1994

Running from 1986-1992, the Boy’s Own fanzine became known as ‘the village newspaper of acid house’: celebrating, documenting, and at times mercilessly lampooning the scene as it transformed everyone from the football terrace casual to the suburban soulboy. Three decades on, Terry Farley, Pete Heller and Andrew Weatherall are among the key Boy’s Own alumni still shaping dance music today.

Listen to the exclusive, incredible, Farley & Heller ‘Boys Own Summer Of Love’ mix now.

The Cover Mix: Farley & Heller (Boy's Own Summer Of Love)

Madonna Sky Fits Heaven (Victor Calderone Anthem Mix)

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762  - Tony Humphries - This Is The Sound Of Tribal UK (1995)

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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* 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

432 - Ten Years of Strictly Rhythm mixed by Louie Vega - Disc 1 (1999)

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