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About the CD:
Wow, 3 disc's of (as the title suggests) absolute stone cold classics. This disc really was the soundtrack of my pre 'proper clubbing' days trying to get into the bars and clubs of Sunderland City Centre. This CD features some absolute bangers like Tony Di Bart's 'The Real Thing', Hard Drive's legendary 'Deep Inside', Felix's 'Don't You Want Me", Sub Sub's "Ain't No Love" and well... the list really does go on, and on, and on, and on. I hope you all enjoy this mix as many of us have. Play it LOUD!

019 - Fantazia pres. The House Collection - Club Classics - Mixed by Luv Dup (1996)

Before I start...

DAFT PUNK - 'TOGETHER' 

is my favourite tune of all time

Since I was 5 I have hung around with older kids that lived on my street who played HOUSE music 24/7. At the time it went in 1 ear and out of the other for me but without realising my memory must of been taking notes because hearing those piano riffs, bass hooks & lush vocals again I cant help but get a warm feeling inside an reach for the volume button, turn it up loud and smile. (LIQUID - CLOSER or PKA - TEMPERATURE RISING are fine examples)

Ive been DJ'ing funky house for 11 years and recently more nu age disco funk influenced by guys like Aeroplane & The Bag Raiders.

Past and present residences

Gotta Hav House @ The WheelHousem Bowness
Bailey Vs Hackers @ Sphere, Kendal
Fusion @ Barsize, Darlington
Revival @ Club Amadeus, Northallerton

All are classics based and a really good laugh.


Adam Guy is a House music DJ and has been heavily involved in the north west dance scene that has seen him DJ around the world for some of the biggest brands 

While for the last 15 years held residencies at the infamous 2Risqué, Bowlers, S2S, Venus Manchester, Garlands Liverpool Bedlam & History of house UK/Marbella/Dubai 

Now, also a club promoter with brands Rewind Club Classics, HOH and producing under the alias ‘Guyza” with tracks out for release on labels Cleveland city records, Toolbox, Revoke, Total Freedom, Whore House & Zulu Records

The following songs are from a collection of lyrics written over a ten-year period which explores the transient nature of friendship and family.  

Events in my life created tension, a sense of loss and new beginnings.  I used lyric writing to deal with these emotions.
 
I have always written lyrics but never had the time to put them to music.  In 2021 at the age of 55 I retired with the intention of living a more creative life.  I started learning to play the piano and exploring song composition.  
 
I am a lyricist not an artist.  I have enjoyed creating these compositions and enjoy listening to them.  

The lyrics and song structure are created by myself.  I used ai software in a similar way to a piano to explore melodic and harmonic combinations and then produce demos.  In essence making something that seemed impossible a reality.

 I have enjoyed creating these compositions and enjoy listening to them.

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