Category Archives: abstract house

luv291

luv291 You're Doing Fine

You’re Doing Fine

outer space journeys can wear you out, especially when they are comprised of non-stop slowed down disco beats over analogue moonscapes. but don’t worry, you’re doing fine.
image : Sinch Di Liggot
Tracklist
  1. Deeper Space Woman – Johan Agebjörn / Sally Shapiro / Rude 66 – LoEB (2008)
  2. Rocket Ride (Extended Version) – White Light Circus – DC Recordings (2006)
  3. You’re Not Ready Yet – Chicken Lips – Kingsize Records (2000)
  4. In Search Of Slowly – Soul 223 – Soul Jazz (2006)
  5. Cosmic Matter – Mario Viera – Santa Esperanza Records / Ministry Of Sound (2012)
  6. Argento – Matias Aguayo – Soul Jazz (2007)
  7. Space Fortress – Altair Nouveau – DFA (2009)
  8. Bad Ass Reputation (version) – Crazy Girl produced by Chicken Lips – DC Recordings (2004)
  9. Break The Circuit – White Light Circus – DC Recordings (2008)
  10. Astrid and Julia (Live from the Cobra Cabaret in Worcester, MA) – Kelley Polar Quartet – Environ (2002)
  11. Bicycle – John Cale – EMI (2003)
  12. Unknown Zone – Padded Cell – DC Recordings (2005)
  13. All Repro (Monads re-edit) – Moebius-Plank-Neumeier – Monads (2005)

luv288

luv288 Following The Current pt3

Following The Current part 3

this is the final mix in the 3 part Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music series, an introduction to the course i will be teaching at McGill University this fall. only music from the new millennium (2000-2015) that showcases a steady blending of styles and sounds as electronic music artists continue to push forward with new genres and mutations. for more info on the class and how to enroll click on Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music.
photo : electricity
Tracklist
  1. Everything In Its Right Place — Radiohead — Parlophone (2000)
  2. Gaekwad – Autechre — Warp (2000)
  3. Poor Kakarookee — Venetian Snares — Planet Mu (2001)
  4. Dr. Blowfins’ Black Storm Stabilizing Spheres — Drexciya — Tresor (2002)
  5. Bahaha Hahi — Ricardo Villalobos — Playhouse (2003)
  6. Nothing Better — The Postal Service — Sub Pop (2004)
  7. Late Night Request Line — Skream — Tempa (2005)
  8. Nite Train — Burial – Hyperdub (2005)
  9. Pet Monster Shotglass — Flying Lotus — Plug Research (2006)
  10. Kitchen Sink — Amon Tobin — Ninja Tune (2007)
  11. For Wolves Crew — Clark — Warp (2008)
  12. The Upside — Scuba — Hotflush Recordings (2008)
  13. My Girls — Animal Collective — Domino (2009)
  14. If You Wish To Stay Awake — DRC Music ft. Washiba, Kwes & Richard Russell — Warp (2011)
  15. After Light — Rustie — Warp (2011)
  16. New Colour — Lone — R&S Records (2012)
  17. King Vincent — Solvent — Suction Records (2014)
  18. Xmas_Evet10 (Thanaton3 Mix) — Aphex Twin — Warp (2014)
  19. Black Ballet — Jlin — Planet Mu (2015)

luv287

luv287 Following The Current pt2

Following The Current part 2

this is the middle section of a 3 part introductory mix i prepared for the Following The Current : A Brief History Of Electronic Music course i will be teaching at McGill University this fall. covering the fertile years 1980-1999 it touches on new wave, hip hop, house, techno, drum ‘n’ bass and more; outlining some of the artists and music that will be discussed in class. for more info on how to enroll click on
photo : electricity
Tracklist
  1. Pac-Man Theme – Toshio Kai – Namco – Beige Records (1980/2001)
  2. Behind The Mask – Yellow Magic Orchestra – Alfa / A&M (1980)
  3. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel – Sugar Hill Records (1981)
  4. Planet Rock (Extended Version) – Afrika Bambaataa And The Soul Sonic Force – Tommy Boy / 21 Records (1982)
  5. Clear – Cybotron – Fantasy (1983)
  6. Blue Monday – New Order – Factory (1983)
  7. Raga: Bhairavi – Charanjit Singh – His Master’s Voice / The Gramaphone Company Of India Ltd. / Bombay Connection (1983/2010)
  8. F-4000 – The Fearless Four – Elektra (1983)
  9. Sucker M.C.’s (Krush-Groove 1) – Run-D.M.C. – Profile Records (1983)
  10. 1984 – Praxis – Celluloid (1984)
  11. Time Space Transmat – Model 500 – Metroplex Records (1985)
  12. Radio People – Zapp – Warner Bros. (1985)
  13. Washing Machine – Mr. Fingers – Trax Records (1986)
  14. BMX Kidz Title Theme – Rob Hubbard – Commodore 64 / Enduro (1987/2001)
  15. Good Life (Mayday Mix) – Inner City – 10 Records / Virgin (1988)
  16. Voodoo Ray (Extended Mix) – A Guy Called Gerald – Warlock Records (1988)
  17. Radio Babylon – Meat Beat Manifesto – Play It Again Sam Records (1990)
  18. LFO (The Leeds Warehouse Mix) – LFO – Warp (1990)
  19. Roundabout 727 / Ransom In The Sand – Art Of Noise – China Records (1990)
  20. Polynomial-C – Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992)
  21. Illegal Subs – Kaotic Chemistry – Moving Shadow (1992/2005)
  22. Koma – Plastikman – Plus 8 Records / Novamute (1993)
  23. Cascade: Part 1 – The Future Sound Of London – Virgin / Astralwerks (1993)
  24. Bottom Heavy (Mud Club Dub) – Danny Tenaglia – Tribal America (1994)
  25. Lost and Found (S.F.L.) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1994)
  26. At Home With The Hoppers – Doctor Rockit – Clear (1995)
  27. One Day Soon – Carl Craig – Blanco Y Negro (1995)
  28. Dayride – Ian O’Brien – Ferox Records (1996)
  29. excerpt from Refractions In The Plastic Pulse – Stereolab – Duophonic (1997)
  30. Pete Standing Alone – Boards Of Canada – Skam / Warp (1998)
  31. Hide In From The Day – Super_Collider – Loaded Records (1999)

luv284

luv284 A Dancefloor Comeuppance

A Dancefloor Comeuppance

this is A Dancefloor Comeuppance. it has been luvingly hand crafted (much like the 269 other mixes on this website) to help celebrate the 5th anniversary of dj luv’s records. it can also be used a guide mix for the kind of music i will be spinning for the dj luv’s records birthday party at Piknic Electronik on Sept. 13, 2015. come dancing.
thanks again to all who have listened and luved over the past 5 years. more to come.
image : sweet daddy luv
Tracklist
  1. Revolution Bonus Beats – Si Begg – Novamute (2004)
  2. Paranoid Jack – Alexander Church – Midnight Recordings (2005)
  3. Mars (Head High’s Venus Remix) – Caribou – Jiaolong (2015)
  4. Jamlock – SBTRKT – Brainmath (2010)
  5. Brown Sauce – Marcus Marr – DFA (2014)
  6. Easy Lee (Smith & Hack Remix) – Ricardo Villalobos – Playhouse (2004)
  7. White Noise – Audiojack – 20:20 Vision (2006)
  8. Streetwalk – Jon Convex – Nonplus Records / Studio !K7 (2011)
  9. Danse de Saint Guy – I:Cube – Versatile (2006)
  10. Empty Mind – Martyn – Ninja Tune (2014)
  11. Reach (Earth Mix) – Todd Terry presents Sax – TNT Records (1995)
  12. Kofea – Agoria – PIAS Recordings (2002)
  13. Can’t Stop Playing – Giganta – Werk Discs (2014)
  14. All Those Weird Things – Lone – Wigflex (2011)
  15. Bongo Song (Jackos Bongo Thong (ripped in 2 pieces) Remix) – Zongamin – Ed Banger Records (2005)
  16. The K Master – Mothership – Bush (1997)
  17. June Project (Force Mix) – Berra – Bomba Records (1993)
  18. Sensation Aya – DJ Replicant vs Molia – Larsen Records (2001)
  19. The Water Song – Justin Martin – Buzzin Fly Records (2006)
  20. Soft On Crime – The Soft Pink Truth – Soundslike (2001)
  21. A Night To Remember – Addison Groove – 50Weapons (2012)
  22. Konfusion (*^%$#&^*%#@$%^*&) – Murk – Kumba Records (1996)
  23. EXplore (Recondite Remix) – Plastikman – Minus / Mute (2015)
  24. Move On (Kollektiv Turmstrasse Remix) – The Black 80s – Freerange Records (2014)
  25. Clock – Simian Mobile Disco – Wichita (2008)
  26. Magical Boy (Matthew Herbert’s ‘Not ’til It Stops Mix’ feat. Rahel) – DJ Koze – Pampa Records (2013)

luv124

luv124 Michael Langan

The Rhythm of Vision is a Dancer

here’s a mixtape i made a few years back for a website called Electronic Battle Weapons. it’s classic 3 turntable abstract house from sweet daddy luv.
Tracklist
  1. 808 Vybzin – Walton – Hyperdub (2011)
  2. Cotton Gun – Joakim – Versatile (2002)
  3. Hold Still – Mr. James Barth – Svek (1997)
  4. Genius – Motorbass – Motorbass (1996)
  5. Muffler – Pantytec – Perlon (1998)
  6. Never – Scuba – Hotflush Recordings (2011)
  7. 5 Days – Matthew Herbert – Soundslike (1996/2002)
  8. Rumors Of My Doom – Robert Hood – Drama (1998)
  9. Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene Remix) – Radiohead – Ticker Tape Ltd. (2011)
  10. The Number Arkiv – Vincent Markowski – DC Recordings (2008)
  11. Land Of The Lost Dance – Recloose – Rush Hour (2010)
  12. Everything Is Changing (Boozy & Swan Stripped Mix) – Robbie Hardkiss – Classic (2003)
  13. We’re Gonna Make You Happy! – Robotic Movement – Mighty Force Recordings (1997)
  14. Break Me (Jackson’s Remix) – Freeform Five – Classic (2000)
  15. Terry’s Flask Of Doom – Bright Lights – Neon Heights (1998)
  16. Rapid Eye Movement – Gemini – Peace Frog Records (1996)
  17. Mr. Swishy – Al Tourettes & Appleblim – Aus Records (2010)
  18. Remember Me? (Freaks Turning Yellow Dub) – Midnight Drive – Classic (1998)
  19. La Vision Dance – Jackson – Witch Records (1997)

luv277

luv277

Entrapment

here’s a mix of electronic music that will entice you to commit crimes and lure you deeper into the underworld.
image : Heather Max
Tracklist
  1. Dystopia – Starkey – Civil Music (2012)
  2. A Glimpse – Rustie – Warp (2014)
  3. Resurector – Feadz – Bpitch Control (2005)
  4. Make A Wish – Slugabed – Ninja Tune (2012)
  5. Whisper Fate – Kuedo – Planet Mu (2011)
  6. Neon Eyes – Jubei ft. Youngsta – Metalheadz (2013)
  7. Maybes (James Blake remix) – Mount Kimbie – Hotflush Recordings (2010)
  8. 550 – Desto – Rwina Records (2013)
  9. Foxy – Boxcutter – Planet Mu (2007)
  10. Chsen – Lazer Sword ft. Machinedrum – Monkeytown Records (2012)
  11. Draft Culture (Nathan Fake remix) – Dorian Concept – Ninja Tune (2015)
  12. Dark Clones – Odyssey – Bottom Heavy (1997)***
  13. Do Me (Bruk Mix) – Falty DL – Ninja Tune (2014)
  14. Super FX – Eprom – Rwina Records (2013)
  15. Sleep Sound – Jamie XX – Young Turks (2014)
  16. Vanishment – Zomby – 4AD (2013)
***track played at wrong speed, on 45rpm instead of 33rpm.

luv273

luv273 Jumped Off

Jumped Off

here’s a bangin’ 3 turntable set that capped off a night of crazy dance music, heralding the coming of summer. it’s jumped off!
image : jumped off Ugandan break dancer
Tracklist
  1. Funky Voodoo Mama – Bearback – Tuning Spork Family Affair (2005)
  2. A Summer Fling – JohNick – Henry Street Music (1995)
  3. Uptown (Dub Kult Remix) – Prince – Arcola (2003)
  4. Mr. Friday Night (Deep Dish Hip Chick Dub) – Lisa Moorish – Go! Beat (1996)
  5. Break Me (D’s Freestyle Restyle) – Freeform Five – Classic (2000)
  6. The Sound – Todd Terry – TT Records (1998)
  7. Gutterflower – Hackman – PTN (2010)
  8. Great Ocean Road – Chris Coco with A Man Called Adam – Other Records (1998)
  9. We Just Won’t Stop – James Curd ft. JDub – DFA (2009)
  10. Movn’ On (Dub Mix) – Carolyn Harding – Emergency Records (1987)
  11. Hardcourage – Falty DL – Ninja Tune (2012)
  12. Let Somebody Love You – Seven Davis Jr. – Ninja Tune (2015)
  13. Pumashuffle – Leroy Hunter Quintet – Spinning Wheel (2002)
  14. Conduction – Johnny Fiasco – Cajual Records (1995)
  15. Reach (Mount Rushmore Attack The Track Dub) – Judy Cheeks – Positiva (1994)
  16. Bump – Pase Rock ft. Bang Bang Creative – 4our.4our. Records (2005)
  17. Good Life (Crate Soul Brothers Remix) – Kaori – Disorient (2003)
  18. Together – Todd Terry – In House Records (1997)
  19. Come And Beet – Kenny “Dope” presents The Bucketheads – Henry Street Music (1995)
  20. Build It On Up – You Know Who – TNT Records (1994)

luv012

luv012-Magic-Not-Tragic

Magic, Not Tragic

this mix has been trapped in a bottle and finely aged for 12 years. upon opening the ears are enveloped by classic robot rock with hints of electro, techno, house, broken and breakbeats heavily blended for overall satisfaction and an uplifting finish.
image : Bruce McGillicuddy
Tracklist
  1. I Know You Got Soul (Brothomstates remix) – Eric B. & Rakim – Arcola (2003)
  2. Feel The Groove – Freddy Fresh – Electric Music Foundation (2002)
  3. Oversteer – Tipper – Fuel (2001)
  4. Newsflash – Diplo ft. Sandra Melody – Big Dada (2003)
  5. Early Days – Andrea Parker and David Morley – Touchin’ Bass (2002)
  6. Donut (Wagon Christ remix) – Tipper – Fuel (2002)
  7. One Moment – Cari Lekebusch – DJUPT (1998)
  8. Approach and Pass with Contact (Psychonauts remix) – Big Two Hundred – DC Recordings (2002)
  9. Alles sehen – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2003)
  10. Laguna Madre – Matthew Dear – Spectral (2003)
  11. Jumping Jack Trash – Anna Kaufen – A Touch of Class (2002)
  12. TV Talk – Like A Tim – Djax-Up-Beats (1994)
  13. Fireball Disco – Hertz – Hertz Recordings (1999)
  14. Hands Off the Controls – Cousin Cockroach – Bittasweet Recordings (2002)
  15. Shinbone – DJs Collapse – Soundslike (2003)
  16. Overland – Losoul – Playhouse (2000)
  17. Floating – S.T. Jones – Botchit & Scarper (1998)
  18. Die transsylvanische Verwandte ist da (Ekimas-Version) – PeterLicht – MOFA Schallplatten (2001)
  19. Phonok (Vacuum Party Mix by Gescom) – Passarani – SKAM (2001)

luv028

luv028 Disco For Crada

Disco for Crada?

this is a mix i made for a friend (forever known as Crada) just over 10 years ago. she was getting heavily into disco dancing; weird minimal techno house disco dancing.
image : Rico Smalls
Tracklist
  1. Biometric ID – Der Zyklus – Clone (2004)
  2. Polka Trax 3 – Mike Ink – Warp (1996)
  3. Froebel 1792 – Ric Y Martin – Perlon (2000)
  4. Trade (Ricardo Villalobos mix) – Mono Box – Logistic Records (2004)
  5. Hypokondriak – Plastikman – Minus (1998)
  6. As Worldly Pleasures Wave Goodbye -Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (1998)
  7. The Sentinel – Horror Inc. – Revolver Canada (2003)
  8. Mist – Clone – Nurture (1997)
  9. Remix For Amael (by Ricardo Villalobos) – Lucien-N-Luciano – Peace Frog (2004)
  10. Mistakes (Demonic Version) – Herbert – Tresor (2000)
  11. John 3-21 – Paul Kalkbrenner – BPitch Control (2004)
  12. Simone Rides – Isolee – Playhouse (1998)
  13. Le Plan B – Pheek – Minus (2005)
  14. You’re God (Herbert’s Marvellous mix) – Ana Rago – Set (2001)

luv261

luv261 Sideways Glances

Sideways Glances

this is how i do. heavy mixing various styles of electronic music on 3 turntables to create a continuous flow that seems organic in its movements, smooth in its transitions, groovy as hell with a healthy dose of inner space psychedelics and moments of sheer beauty. on a good day i can create a living entity out of music. this was a good day.
image : P.P.G. remixed by Oli Dee and the sweet daddy
Tracklist:
  1. Hold Me Down (Darkstar Remix) – Darkstar – Warp (2013)
  2. Repeater – Metamatics – Clear (1997)
  3. And So I Dance – Larry Heard – Distance Records (1997)
  4. The Wind Up – 2562 – Monkeytown Records (2010)
  5. First Try – A Guy Called Gerald – Studio !K7 (2004)
  6. brazil.com (Non Radio Edit) – Isolée – Classic (2003)
  7. PLSN – Pearson Sound – Hessle Audio (2009)
  8. Raider – Lino Squares – Humboldt County Records (1997)
  9. King Of The Witches – Capracara – DFA (2009)
  10. Crenelated – Setzer – Civik Records (2002)
  11. Do Not Break – Ellen Allien & Apparat – Bpitch Control (2006)
  12. Daredevil – Swindle – Planet Mu (2010)
  13. Shortwave (Pole Remix) – Shackleton – ˜scape (2008)
  14. Postcast – Morgan Geist – Phono (1998)
  15. Lights Are Forever – Ikonika – Hyperdub (2013)
  16. Forgiveness Step 2 – Martyn – Ninja Tune (2014)
  17. Matin Lunaire – Plaid – Warp (2014)
  18. Bernard’s Song – Outputmessage – Ghostly International (2003)