This is the second installment of a little experiment I like to do from time to time. I call it the "Mother's Mashup" series which consists of songs that curiously go together in very uncanny ways. Most of the time a pitch drop here and a speed adjustment there will be all it takes to show that we are all singing the same song. ;)

This little collection of music from other artists that has inspired me recently and If you enjoy any of it, please buy it from the artists.

I begin with Jim James' first track on his solo release called "State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U)" and mix that with "Dye" off Tycho's latest album "Awake" which is a blast to drive to btw.

Next we have Tor's "Glass and Stone" from his album "Drum Therapy" mixed with James Blake's "Retrograde". No bedroom is complete without James, take my word for it. 

Then we move into a song off my favorite album of 2012, "When Can" by producers Kettel and Secede. Yes, Kettel made it on my last mashup too. The song is "Ringvanes" and is exactly what I'm all about, mystery forest music. This track is complemented with the beat wizardry of Shigeto with his song "Detroit part 1".

The we take a trip back a decade to whom i consider an unsung electronic hero: Cornelius. This japanese producer is incredible and was very influential to me back in the day. He appears here with his awesome watery guitar track "Drop" mixed with one of the coolest hooks I've heard in a while by Ninja Tune's Matrixxman. The song is called "Enter Me"

Finally we get to an awesome energetic track by Machinedrum called "aeolia" mixed with "85-bit" by who could be the greatest unknown producer around: Woob. "85-bit" is off his album "Repurpose" is a musical journey everyone should take at some point. To me, one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever.   

Hopefully this is just in time for your long summer drives...

Mother's Mashup 2

Jazzzz in ya bones!!! This song was written during my visit to New Orleans Jazz fest 2014.  One of my most inspiring trips/opportunities to share music thus far happened in May this year when "Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience) were invited to play at the Sugar Mill with Thievery Corporation (live) and Galactic.  What an incredible opportunity to share the stage with such high level musicians.  Jazz fest BLEW MY MIND.  The city becomes completely inundated with music 24 hours a day.  New Orleans stole my heart.

I was staying at my friend Roc's house (Roc you are a LEGEND).  His house is incredibly inspiring (We recorded 2 of the songs from "Soul Visions" in a closet/bathroom at his home (and may I add that his Kitchen is one of the most magical creative zones EVER.  

One night I couldn't sleep.  I was so overwhelmed with inspiration from going to concerts 12 hours a day, that the music in my head would not turn off.  The only thing I could do was work on music.  That night, I wrote this song.  I also had the vision of recording some especially incredible musicians while I was in New Orleans, yet had unfortunately not found the write players yet.  The following morning, I played the new song for Roc and mentioned to him that I'd really love some guitar.  He said (in his lovely Kiwi accent), "I know this pretty rippin guitar player from this band Trombone Shorty" (if you don't know who they are, do yourself a favor and check them out).  The band happened to be in town playing Jazz Fest (they tour 200 shows a year lol).  Roc called Pete Murano (you are also a LEGEND)  and he was super into the idea of us having a session.  

The day I went over to meet him I was a bit nervous.  A lead guitarist from a huge band can often be "not so approachable", but Pete could not be any cooler, down to earth, and over all an absolutely chill guy (and beyond ripping guitar player).  I love working with you Pete and look forward to creating a lot more music (look for another song on this album coming out soon)

Fast forward a couple months, I email Eric Oberthaler  (eO) with some horn section ideas (Eric, you are also a LEGEND) and here we are with a new song (which makes me dance in pants, and sometimes without pants).

I hope you enjoy this song and get some JAZZZZ IN YA BONES!!!

Love,

-David

Check out "Trombone Shorty" - http://www.tromboneshorty.com
Check out "eO" - https://eomusic.bandcamp.com
Check out "Roc" at - http://www.tryptaminepalace.com

Jazzzz In Ya Bones (feat Pete Murano and eO) full album out on Jumpsuit Records Sept 30th

A song about that someone that'll make you lose your mind...
Lyrics co-written by saQi/Worth. 

The Well

Drippin' (feat. The Human Experience & WORTH)

Name your price! 

"Flow" by Nifty Earth
Equal Plane EP
Mastered by Joel Hatstat 

Alaska inspired, Athens made. Equal Plane is a concept EP influenced by the many elements and emotions evoked by these two very different environments. From ambience to full out grooves, Equal Plane attempts to capture the beauty and magnitude of the Alaskan wilderness whilst infusing the upbeat nature of downtown Athens.

Spotify

Flow

Sun & Rain

Available at: http://randomrab.com/sounds/albums/the-elucidation-of-sorrow/

I wish there was a way to tell the story of this song's creation without losing myself.  I just love the world it is and don't really have anything to say... yet.  I look forward to sharing its story someday.  Thanks to everyone who has made this song such a thematic statement.  I really do appreciate all of the wonderful comments I've received since I wrote it.

"The Riddle" is from my 2004 release "The Elucidation of Sorrow," and is available at: http://randomrab.com/sounds/albums/the-elucidation-of-sorrow/

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Random Rab - The Riddle

Mashup featuring the works of several producers. Much love to these original producers, please follow all their accounts and support their music offerings! 

 OG account with full length mixes - @Jason-Burruss

Friend. - Mutual Endearment
Gundelach - Spiders (Finnebassen Remix)
Friend. - Whatever You Said

Folk Funk (Friend. x Finnebassen)

It Goes

Sax by Nathan Endsley
download at:  https://KR3TURE.bandcamp.com/
Spoken word by Lee Holden

KR3TURE

Download

Flying (feat. Lee Holden, Nathan Endsley)

Mating Call

A Saucy banjo flavored jam featuring the incredible multi-instrumentalist/producer KR3TURE and Dimonde on vocals.

More music and playlists here on saQi spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yyre4wV5as2rW3k0gekFA

Flicker Of The Eye ft. KR3TURE & Diamonde

Thank you so much to each and every one of you for your continued love and support. You mean the world to me.

My music is available for download at www.thehumanexperience.bandcamp.com 

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David’s music is the soundtrack to my soul.” – Zan Roberts

“The Human Experience” is David Block’s principal project as a live
electronic composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer. Listeners
experience a delicious symphonic blend of prismatic soundscapes and
sultry beats.

David is constantly pushing the boundaries of live electronic music. Playing, composing, and conducting his own electronic symphony live on stage, his performances are brimming and layered with human emotion, world exploration, and sacred sounds. Whether performing by himself, or with a live band, “The Human Experience” always delivers an emotionally charged show.

“The Human Experience” aims to cross cultural barriers through music. David has collaborated with artists all over the world including Ignacio Perez (Buena Vista Social Club), William Close (The Earth Harp), Random Rab, Govinda, Amae Love, Rising Appalachia, and many others.

Since his debut album “Inaudible Sounds” in 2010 , he has released nine other albums and has new projects planned for release in 2020.  Each song is a sonic journey; interweaving psychedelic layers of melody and harmony with organic grooves and international vibes.

Composing and performing live with the Audio/Visual/Dance projects “Phadroid” (Andrew and Phaedra Jones), “Quixotic”, “Lucent Dossier”, and “Seraphim” David is expanding his sounds into the mixed media world.

David has performed all over the world sharing the stage with renowned artists such as, Thievery Corporation, Bonobo, Tipper, Emancipator, The Polish Ambassador, and many more.

Over the last three years he has toured in UK, Europe, Russia, Israel, Central America, Canada, and all over the United States at a variety of events including festivals like Burning Man, Boom, Coachella, Electric Forest, Wakarusa, Lightning in a Bottle, Sonic Bloom, Symbiosis, and Envision.

His music has been featured on NBC prime time TV and is beginning to make its way into the world of cinema.

David is consistently redefining himself as an artist, performer, and human being. Moving and traveling around the world, meeting people from all walks of life and realms of consciousness, he is continually learning, growing, and sharing inspiration with those around him.

“We don’t play music, music plays us” – David Block

At a fundamental level
We are more than just billions of atoms
We are all vibrations
We are all sounds
Everything in the universe
Is a sound
One's thoughts
One's intentions
Are sounds
Our love
Our fears
Are sounds
Our Hopes
Our Dreams
Are sounds
Vibrations
Inaudible sounds

All songs are the original compositions/productions/arrangements/mixes of David Block
(The HumanExperience).

Songs listed as “live” were performed, mixed, orchestrated, and recorded live on the Roland Fantom X8 by The Human Experience and are unedited. All parts played by The Human Experience unless otherwise noted.