electronic listening music

February 19th, 2012 > abstract house, electronic listening music, 

luv099

The Iceman’s Soul

this is the chiller end of abstract house, perfect for a cold winter night. just trying to warm the Iceman’s soul.
image nicked from an old Scuba 12″ that nicked it from Maurice Sendak.

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Thrill – Soofle – FNAC (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  2. Moov (Long Version) – François K – Wave Music (1995 /2002) > buy link
  3. Boy, You Know What You Are – Esoterica – Elusive Records (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Uno – Matias Aguayo – Soul Jazz (2007) > buy link
  5. Eau d’Erik – Doctor Rockit – Lifelike (2000) > buy link
  6. Instamatic – Norken – Numbers (1998) > (searching for buy link)
  7. The Thief That Stole My Sad Days (Ya Blessin Me) – Moodyman – Peacefrog Records (2000) > buy link
  8. track 1, side A – Scuba – Ovum Recordings (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Endeavour – Falty DL – Planet Mu (2010) > buy link
  10. Resolved – Morgan Geist – Clear (1997) > buy link
  11. Unde – Duoteque – Leftroom Records (2006) > buy link
  12. Flossie Wears Paco And Ralph – Two Lone Swordsmen – Emissions Audio Output (1996) > buy link
  13. Ming (Tranquil Elephantizer Remix) – Slowly – Chill Out Label (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Detroit – Villalog – pararecordings (2000) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Stoned (Manali Cream Mix) – The Groove Corporation meet oRiginal Rockers – The Cake Label (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Mops – Metamatics – Dot Recordings (2000) > buy link
  17. Echoes and Vibes – Marcus Turcotte – DNH Recordings (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Pod – Spacetime Continuum – Astralwerks (1996) > (searching for buy link)

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January 29th, 2012 > beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, rock 'n' roll, trip hop, 

luv121

12

a mix that starts and ends with Rush’s “2112”, but in between it sounds like the history of rock and pop music has been pulled apart, blended and abstracted into a sonic pulp that has become it’s own trip. the sweet daddy’s dedication to February 1st, 2012 (a.k.a. 2/1/12)
image : twelve

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. intro from “2112” : I. Overture – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link
  2. Hammered Gods – The Black Helicopters – The Leaf Label (2000) > (searching for buy link)
  3. You Can Be Anyone This Time Around – Timothy Leary – Douglas / Get Back (1970/2004) > buy link
  4. Don’t Cry Baby (Koushik remix instrumental) – The Free Design – Light In The Attic (2005) > buy link
  5. Pow Wow – 1910 Fruitgum Co. – Buddah Records (1969) > (searching for buy link)
  6. intro from Destroy Rock & Roll – Mylo – Breastfed Music (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  7. excerpt from Names For Bands – Jello Biafra – Alternative Tentacles (1987) > buy link
  8. Rockstar – Z-Trip – Bomb Hip-Hop Records (1997) > buy link
  9. Rock Radio Into The Nineties And Beyond – The KLF – KFL Communications / Wax Trax (1990) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Worn At The Heels – 310 – Prague Rock – The Leaf Label (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Beyond The Valley Of A Day In The Life – The Residents – Ralph Records (1977) > (searching for buy link)
  12. excerpt from Unrelated Things – George Carlin – Little David Records (1975) > buy link
  13. outro from The Queen And I – The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu – KLF Communications (1987) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Eye Of A Needle – Art Of Noise – China Records (1990) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Black Water – Doobie Brothers vs. DJ Wally– Home Entertainment (????) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Battle Of Heaven & Hell – The Slew – Puget Sound Recordings (2009) > buy link
  17. excerpt from The Complex World Of John Rotten – Johnny Rotten – Virgin (1979) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Sting #2 (Profit) – Unknown Artist – Noodles Discotheque (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  19. Spice – Culture Cruncher – Noodles Foundation / The Leaf Label (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  20. Commercial Suicide – Cabbage Head – Noodles Foundation / The Leaf Label (2001) > buy link
  21. Shopliftin’ Gabba – Shitmat – Planet Mu (2003) > buy link
  22. Angel Of Theft – Player – Jef Am Recordings (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  23. outro from “2112” : VII. Grand Finale – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link

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January 22nd, 2012 > drum 'n' bass 'n' jungle, electronic listening music, 

luv122

One Step Beyond

some people just to took the whole drum ‘n’ bass thing a little too far (out)… much praise to them.
i luv it.
image : Harry Lubin’s Music From One Step Beyond album cover, 1960

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Chemical Noir (Dark Seeker Freestyle Dub) – Witchman – Deviant (1996) > buy link
  2. Antifunk – Martsman – Counter Intelligence (2007) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Troubled Mind (Imagine The Future) – Equinox – Inperspective Records (2004) > buy link
  4. North Circular – Squarepusher – Rephlex (1996) > (searching for buy link)
  5. Hornet – µ-Ziq – Planet µ / Virgin (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  6. Uri (Lexis Remix) – Mainline – Certificate 18 (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Capital Boothwork – Animals On Wheels – Ntone (1996) > (searching for buy link)
  8. Face II Face – J. Majik – Infrared Records (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Dementia – Genetic – Public Transit Recordings (2000) > buy link
  10. Dickie’s Magick Poppers – Rubber Johnny – Warp (1997) > buy link
  11. Set The Record Straight – Pieter K – Inperspective Records (2006) > buy link
  12. Boulder (Martsman Remix) – Deo & Matik – Trust In Music (2007) > buy link
  13. Twirl – Venetians Snares – Planet Mu (2006) > buy link
  14. Winding – David Kristian – Discreet Music (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Winding – David Kristian – Discreet Music (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Creatures (Hidden Agenda Defocussed Mix) – Amon Tobin – Ninja Tune (1997) > buy link
  17. Drum Day (Beta 2 Remix) – Macc – Counter Intelligence (2005)
  18. Hole Tone Java – Vert – Bovinyl Records (1996) > buy link
  19. Custodian Discount – AFX – Warp (1995) > buy link
  20. Holiby’s Theorem – Mould – iLL (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  21. Relics (Plaid Mix) – Studio Pressure – Certificate 18 (1996) > (searching for buy link)

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October 2nd, 2011 > ambient revolution, electronic listening music, jazz, 

luv029

Free To Wander

electronic jazz freed from the confines of time and place, let loose to roam the soundscape however it chooses, ebbing and flowing like an irregular tide that barely contains this ocean of sound.
photo : Patches Caruso

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Input – Isotope 217 – Thrill Jockey (2000) > buy link
  2. Curve 1 – Squarepusher – Warp (1998) > buy link
  3. My Brother the Wind – Sun Ra and his Astro-Solar Infinity Arkestra – Saturn (1970) > (searching for buy link)
  4. The Hully Gully – Fog – Lex (2005) > buy link
  5. Neon – Rhys Chatham & Martin Wheeler – Ntone (1996) > buy link
  6. Capsule – William S. Fischer – Embryo (1970) > buy link
  7. Last Message To Mankind – Cabbage Boy – Noodles (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  8. Milk Rock – Organisation – RCA / Victor (1970) > buy link
  9. Sam and Milli Dine Out – Mike Ladd – Thirsty Ear (2005) > buy link
  10. Quasar – Herbie Hancock – Warner Bros. (1972) > buy link
  11. Vibes From the Tribe (remixed by Micha Acher) – Phil Ranelin – Hefty (2001) > buy link
  12. Rolls and Waves of Ignorance – Savath + Savalas – Hefty (2002) > (searching for buy link)
  13. Space 2 – David Durrah – Soul Jazz (1975/1995) > buy link
  14. Night and Day – Raymond Scott – Basta (1968/2001) > buy link

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June 12th, 2011 > ambient revolution, electronic listening music, 

luv095

Electronic Listening Music

a homage encompassing tracks from the Artificial Intelligence series that Warp Records released from 1992 to 1994; changing the future of music.
image from front cover of the first Artificial Intelligence compilation. lifted luvingly from The Designers Republic™.


* made in preparation for the Modular Systems radio show on CKUT, 90.3 FM, Montreal, 4/24/11. the original show is available at www.traktion.com

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Loving You Live – Dr. Alex Paterson – Warp (1992) > buy link
  2. Autriche – Autechre – Warp (1993) > buy link
  3. ¾ Heart – Balil : Black Dog Productions – Warp (1993) > buy link
  4. Utuba – Beaumont Hannant – Warp (1994) > buy link
  5. Slac – Fuse – Warp (1993) > buy link
  6. Bike Pump Meets Bucket – Polygon Window – Warp (1993) > buy link
  7. Arcadian – Link – Warp (1994) > buy link
  8. Basic Emotion – B12 – Warp (1993) > buy link
  9. R2 D2 – Speedy J – Plus 8 / Warp (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  10. De-Orbit – Speedy J – Plus 8 / Warp (1991/1992) > buy link

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March 27th, 2011 > ambient revolution, electronic listening music, 

luv092

Impure Trance

a collection of electronic melodies that recall the haunting beauty of a far off mixtape lost in the land of nod.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. The Silicon Garden (Flymocut) (Redcell Hydratyion Therapy) – B12 – Warp (1996) > buy link
  2. excerpt from From A Bum Trip To… “The Trip Beyond” - Brian Rudd – Trip Beyond Records (1971)
  3. Hergly Bergly (Less Mad Andy Mix) – ISAN vs. Solvent – Suction (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Amazon – Hawke – Moonshine Music (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  5. Stack On Rat – Minotaur Shock – Melodic (2000) > buy link
  6. Alpha 1999 (Delta Reformed by Pentatonik) – The Higher Intelligence Agency – Beyond Records (1994) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Snowflake – Bauri – Neo Ouija (2002) > buy link
  8. AFX Acid 04 – AFX – Rephlex (2005) > (searching for buy link)
  9. De-Orbit – Speedy J – Plus 8 Records (1991) > buy link
  10. Entresol – Sun Electric – Apollo (1998) > (searching for buy link)
  11. Angel Echoes (Jon Hopkins Remix) – Four Tet – Domino Recordings (2010) > buy link
  12. excerpt from Change and the Dynamic Organization - Dr. Warren Bennis – ACRES Group (1967)
  13. Yip – +one – Defocus (2000) > buy link
  14. RS 364C – Beaumont Hannant – General Production Recordings (1995) > (searching for buy link)
  15. Ersatz – Fischerspooner – International Deejay Gigolo Records (2001) > buy link
  16. Kompagna (Zandic Mix) – The Orb – Kompakt (2005) > buy link
  17. excerpt from The Basic Principles of Kreskin’s ESP – Shelby S. Singleton, Jr. – SSS International (????)
  18. Be True (Burial Remix) – Commix – Metalheadz (2010) > buy link
  19. ??? – Andihart – Andihart (????) > (searching for buy link)
  20. Ladyburst – Plaid – Warp (1997) > buy link
  21. Channels – Bulbs – Important Records (2009) > (searching for buy link)
  22. Grand Piano – Global Goon – Rephlex (1998) > (searching for buy link)

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February 13th, 2011 > ambient revolution, electronic listening music, funk 'n' soul, jazz, rock 'n' roll, 

luv083

Can’t Nothing Be Love But Love

at least 50% of all recorded music is about “love”, so when asked to make a mix on this theme i was truly daunted. here’s my attempt to tell a story about “love” with words and music. I hope you love it.

image : photo by Stephen Lebovits, manipulated by luv

* originally commissioned by Oliver Blank for his Kiosk show on Bassoradio in Helsinki, Finland.

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from Walt Disney’s Story of Bambi – Disneyland Records (1969) > (searching for buy link)
  2. The Love Bug – The Little Rascals – Mark 56 Records (1974) > (searching for buy link)
  3. The Color Of The Fire – Boards of Canada – Warp/Skam (1998) > buy link
  4. Moments In Love (beaten) – The Art of Noise – ZZT Records (1985) > buy link
  5. A Love Supreme Part I – Acknowledgement – John Coltrane – Impulse!(1964) > buy link
  6. excerpt from Love – Maharishi Maheshi Yogi – World Pacific Records (1967)
  7. Love Is Love – Alemayno Eshintay – Mississippi Records (2006) > (searching for buy link)
  8. excerpts from “As the twig is bent…” – Fr. Gene Jakubek, S.J. – Jesuit Seminary Guild (????)
  9. Happier Than The Morning Sun – Stevie Wonder – Tamla (1972) > buy link
  10. I Love You – Peter E. Tevis & Kelly Jean Peters – PET Records (1984)
  11. excerpts from Do You Love Me? – Archie & Edith Bunker – Atlantic (1971) > (searching for buy link)
  12. I Love You – Dennis Wilson – Caribou / Sundazed (1978/2008) > buy link
  13. excerpt from Airplane! – Ted Striker & Elaine Dickinson – Regency Records (1980) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Lovesick Blues – Hank Williams & The Drifting Cowboys – MGM / Polygram (1948/1985) > buy link
  15. Lonesome Tears – Beck – Geffen (2002) > buy link
  16. Theme Amour Universal – Art Ensemble Of Chicago – Pathe Marconi / Universal Sound (1970/2000) > (searching for buy link)
  17. excerpt from Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Tom Clay – Tamla Motown (1971) > (searching for buy link)
  18. Love – John Lennon – Apple / Capitol (1970) > buy link
  19. Martha – Tom Waits – Asylum Records (1973) > buy link
  20. Let’s Do It Again – The Staple Singers & Curtis Mayfield – Curtom Records (1975) > buy link
  21. Love and Affection – The Wailing Wailers – Studio One (1965) > buy link
  22. Love Can Be Anything (Can’t Nothing Be Love But Love) – The Temptations – Tamla Motown (1971) > buy link

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December 12th, 2010 > abstract house, dubstep, electro, electronic listening music, robot rock, techno, 

luv082

Sound Array

this is a heavily layered collection of electronic music that starts with an earful of tracks from some of the finest architects of sonic structures, and ends up with a mix so vast you can climb inside and live in it.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Angel Echoes – Four Tet – Domino (2010) > buy link
  2. Technology – Carl Craig – Blanco y Negro / Warner Music (1995) > buy link
  3. Bottle – Radio Boy – Antiphon (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Croydon House – Pinch – Swamp81 (2010) > (searching for buy link)
  5. Too Good To Be Strange – Andrea Parker – Touchin’ Bass (2007) > buy link
  6. I Don’t Know Where I’m Going – Tim Exile – Warp (2008) > buy link
  7. Recomposed : Movement 5 – Carl Craig & Moritz von Oswald – Deutsche Grammophon (2008) > buy link
  8. Chronic Tronic – Amon Tobin – Ninja Tune (2002) > buy link
  9. Minerals – Scuba – Hotflush Recordings (2010) > buy link
  10. Daisies, Cats and Spacemen – Leila ft. Roya Arab – Warp (2008) > buy link
  11. Tahktok (Villalobos “Hilery’s chant” remix edit) – Mirko Loko – Cadenza Records (2010) > buy link
  12. Subsequence – Mouse On Mars – Thrill Jockey (2001) > buy link
  13. Suns Of Temper – Clark – Warp (2009) > buy link
  14. Among Myselves – The Future Sound Of London – Virgin (1994) > buy link
  15. Diamond Black – Rekid – Soul Jazz (2006) > buy link
  16. In The Void – Shackleton – Skull Disco (2008) > buy link
  17. Im Bann – Pantha du Prince – Rough Trade (2010) > buy link
  18. Photograph – Numan – Planet Mu (2010) > buy link

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October 31st, 2010 > electro, electronic listening music, robot rock, techno, 

luv019

Mums Hidden Doorways

i ♥ electronic music.

photo : Jonathan Shedletzky

Podcast: Download

    Tracklist:
  1. Galaxy – BFC – Planet E (1990/1996) > buy link
  2. excerpt from Doorways I Haven’t Found – Rod McKuen and The San Sebastian Strings – Warner Bros. (1967) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Nervous – Solvent – Suction (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  4. Mops – Metamatics – Dot (2000) > buy link
  5. Passage – Ruxpin – Mikrolux (2003) > buy link
  6. Wantelur Saw – Klutch – Lo Recordings (2000) > buy link
  7. Turn the Filter On – Two Lone Swordsmen – Emissions Audio Output (1997) > buy link
  8. Megacubed – il.ek.tro – Klang Elektronik (1998) > buy link
  9. Spidermonkey – Team Doyobi – Skam (2000) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Spotanous Reconstruction – Mouse On Mars – Sonig (2001) > buy link
  11. j222 – Nautilis – Planet Mu (2002) > buy link
  12. Suzanne – Ido – Space Factory (2004) > buy link
  13. Odd Job (Soul Oddity – Get Fresh mix) – Phoenecia – Schematic (1999) > buy link
  14. Odd Jobs (Ectomorph & Godfather mix) – Phoenecia – Schematic (1999) > buy link
  15. DJ Tokyo (Tipper’s Troll mix) – Soul Oddity – Fuel (2003) > (searching for buy link)
  16. Alles Sehen (Saftey Scissors Rmx) – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2003) > buy link
  17. Eph – Plaid – Warp (1998) > buy link
  18. Track 3, Side A, Joyrex J9 E.P. – Caustic Window – Rephlex (1993) > (searching for buy link)
  19. excerpt from The Mummy Piece – William S. Burroughs – Giorno Poetry Systems (1982) > (searching for buy link)

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