VQ059 A1 Tuccillo - Keep It Down

Humano de origen texcocano, viajero incansable con o sin boleto. Socioeconomista de profesión, maestro del enfoque sistémico y apasionado de la música. Atravieso el espacio-tiempo montado en mi nube favorita: el Downtempo.
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vi•sion quest (noun): a search for personal communication with the spirit world. 

Every mystical journey eventually comes to a fork in the road. The seeker of life’s destiny has two options: remain satisfied with whatever level of consciousness he has already attained, or push forward into ever-new domains of promise and possibility. 2014 sees dance music’s best-known spiritual pilgrims, the Visionquest trio of Ryan Crosson, Lee Curtiss, and Shaun Reeves, bravely embarking upon that wondrous journey. Each member of this celebrated DJing and production team contributes a distinct yet interlocking vision that together forms a seamless, organic whole. Just think of Crosson’s enthusiastic shuffle, Lee’s soulful stare, Shaun’s soft touch. Everything they craft has the same unmistakable flair: slow-burning, shape-shifting, expansive techno and house marked by compositional elegance and unabashed pop hooks.

Although long-time partner and co-conspirator Seth Troxler has stepped aside to pursue other projects, 2013 was the biggest year ever for the four. Inspired by the passing of the Mayan calendar, the group embarked upon Visionquest 13, 13 dates where the boys not only played together the whole night, but curated a true multimedia experience. From London to Buenos Aires, from the American hinterland to the Chilean wilderness, Visionquest 13 was a Freudian trip into the deepest recesses of the Detroit rave unconscious, what Ibiza Voice described as a “collective expedition into the depths of your soul”—but with a sophisticated, modern twist.

Their accomplishments are well-known and too many to list. For starters: a critically acclaimed 2011 Fabric mix; year-defining hit remixes for artists as diverse as Kiki, Wareika, Tracey Thorn, and David Lynch; showcases and dates in the biggest clubs and festivals around the world; and the creation of a now iconic-label that’s played host to dancefloor weaponry from the likes of Benoit & Sergio, Life & Death, Dinky, and Laura Jones—all this while each member maintained significant individual production and DJ careers. But, by definition, no journey dwells in the past. So in 2014 they launched Visionquest Special Editions, a limited-release, vinyl only label. Evoking the experimental sounds of the European techno avant-garde that first inspired the boys back in Detroit, the debut release, remixes of Montreal songwriter Quilla, features a stunning collaboration between Shaun and long-time hero Ricardo Villalobos. With Visionquest Special Editions we see the group at home at a breezy, gentle afterparty, not just igniting the club. As Visionquest winds around the corner into their bright future, they remain open and excited for what lies ahead.

Y’all ready for a Lone Star legend? ZYLER, a native Texan who’s spun his beats across nearly a dozen countries, has been grooving the electronic music scene for over a decade, drawing inspiration from genres like deep house, organic house, techno, and funky beats. He’s been fortunate to perform in vibrant cities such as Austin, San Francisco, Boston, Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Croatia, and Andorra, where he’s always the very first dancer on the dance floor, setting the vibe and inviting everyone to join in the groove.

ZYLER pours his heart into producing music, sharing his tracks on SoundCloud, where he’s grateful for the fans who connect with his ambient and melodic sounds. He’s also honored to hold a residency at Groove Andorra, where he aims to create warm, vibey nights filled with rhythm and joy. Known for his eclectic style that blends down-tempo, trance, and hard-hitting beats, ZYLER finds happiness in crafting sets that feel like a musical journey.

Preference for wave forms that bounce, shimmer, slide, glide, soothe, bathe, caress, massage, delight, that move the hips from side to side.

Classically trained from adolescence within wind ensembles, jazz groups, symphony orchestras, and church choirs, he also is cultivated with tremendous inspiration from blues and southern rock popular in his native Austin.

Upon discovering deep house, tech house, and rhythmic electronic dance sounds his house music emerged ready for enjoyers wherever he plays.

VQ059 A1 Tuccillo - Keep It Down

Visionquest Records