Category Archives: beats ‘n’ pieces

luv255

luv255 Hodgepodge

Hodgepodge

a quirky collection of fun electronic listening music made by people with silly names.
image : Snow Cone Masks in Montreal, 1939, turned in on itself
Tracklist:
  1. It’s The Weirdest Thing – Si Begg – Noodles Discotheque (2001)
  2. Hey Bonus – Octet – Diamond Traxx (2004)
  3. Whoosh – Bentley Rhythm Ace – Skint (1997)
  4. King Wasp – Add N To X – Satellite Records (1997)
  5. Pietrafita – Le Tone – MangeDisc / Naïve (1998)***
  6. Error – Hexagon Sun – Worm Interface (2000)
  7. Vended Food – Cabbageboy – Ntone (1999)
  8. Fuck Tha Police – Team Doyobi – Tigerbeat6 (2000)
  9. The Commercial – Wildstyle Bob Nimble – Under 5’s (1998)
  10. Natt I Spårvagnen – Eero Johannes – Planet Mu (2008)
  11. Roman Candle – Dr. Rockit – Lifelike (2000)
  12. Love/Hate – Cheesy Keys – Bovinyl (1997)
  13. Jelly Fish – Mike & Rich – Rephlex (1996)
  14. Dat Hou Je Toch – Like A Tim – Djax-Up-Beats (2001)
  15. Cheese Rider – Wevie Stonder – Skam (2003)
  16. Funny Little Man – Aphex Twin – Warp (1997)
  17. Putza Tock Baby – Mou Ars On – Noodles Foundation / Leaf (2001)
  18. Bonus Life – Radarsat-1 – Ancient Robot (2011)
  19. Divine Lowlife – Joseph Nothing – Planet Mu (2001)
  20. Von Kopf Bis Fuss – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2009)
***track played at wrong speed, on 45rpm instead of 33rpm.

luv230

Ojo Iwaju

this mixtape concerns itself with the modern sounds of Africa that have found it’s way into the Record Canyon via recent productions, collaborations and remixes. it’s a poly-rhythmic future music party with firmly planted African roots. ojo iwaju bẹrẹ bayi.
image : Edin Otypec
Tracklist
  1. La Poussière – Frédéric Galliano – F Communications (1999)
  2. Old Apparatus Meets Shangaan Electro – Old Apparatus – Honest Jon’s Records (2012)
  3. Everyday Without You – Alai K & Teichmann – Out Here Records (2011)
  4. Cropped – T++ – Honest Jon’s Records (2010)
  5. Oni Ayhun Meets Shangaan Electro – Oni Ayhun – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  6. Thatha Lo – LV ft. Ruffest – Hyperdub (2012)
  7. Fatien (Movement 2 Afro Science : I.G. Culture Remix) – Nahawa Doumbia – Frikywa (1999)
  8. Mukuba Special – Shackleton vs. Kasai Allstars – Congotronics (2010)
  9. TTB – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  10. Actress Meets Shangaan B – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  11. Papa Vata Vuya Rini – Tiyselani Vomaseve – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  12. DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn Meet Tshetsha Boys – DJ Rashad & DJ Spinn – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  13. Sayo (Pole Remix) – Lobi Traoré – Frikywa (1999)
  14. Hype Williams Meets Shangaan Electro (Version) – Hype Williams – Honest Jon’s Records (2012)
  15. Percussive Movement – Friends Of The Family – Truth & Soul (2012)
  16. K-Town – Dan The Automator ft. Bebson & N’Gotshima – Warp (2011)
  17. Lusaka By Night – John Wizards – Planet Mu (2013)

luv187

When The Chimes End

Depth Charge (a.k.a. J. Saul Kane, founder of DC Recordings) is a mad combination of dirty hip hop beats, analog synths, kung fu, spaghetti westerns, animal noises, lsd, sex, violence, soccer, raves, aliens, electro, psychosis, mad scientists, dub, zombies, drums, robots, huge sound systems, vampire witches, a dark sense of humor and a deft ear for a samples. some of my all time favorite music.
image : C. T. Minkler
Tracklist:
  1. Depth Charge (Han Do Jin Version) – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1989)
  2. Legend Of The Golden Snake – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1995)
  3. Disciple Of The Blade – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1997)
  4. Tow Truck (Depth Charge Mix) – Sabres Of Paradise – Warp (1995)
  5. Hubba Hubba Hubba (Knife In The Bag) – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1994)
  6. The Hanged Man (Monkey Swerve Mix rehung by Depth Charge) – Bullet – DC Recordings (1998)
  7. Pyschophone Voices – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1998)
  8. Acid Again (Depth Charge Mix 1) – Meat Beat Manifesto – Play It Again Sam (1998)
  9. T.D.A. – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1999)
  10. Bounty Killers – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1989)
  11. Bounty Killer II (The Sequel) – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1992)
  12. Bounty Killer III (The Eyes Of Johnny Ringo) – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1999)
  13. Bounty Killer III (Where’s The Gold?) – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2000)
  14. Goal (First Half) – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1990)
  15. Romario – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1998)
  16. Dub Me Crazy Ver. 2 (Depth Charge Remix) – Boom Boom Satellites – R&S Records (1997)
  17. Mecha Squirrel Part 1 – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2008)
  18. Triple X Syndrome (Depth Charge Remix) – Padded Cell — DC Recordings (2008)
  19. Hi Voltage Man – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2004)
  20. Under The Eye Of The Electric Storm – Depth Charge – Silver Fox Records (1991)
  21. I Dream – The Octagon Man vs. Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2003)
  22. Major Blitzkrieg (Depth Charge Buzzer Remix) – Higamos Hogamos – DC Recordings (2008)
  23. Disko Alien (Xelon Escapes) – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1997)
  24. Shaolin Buddha Finger – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1995)
  25. Queen Of The Scorpion Pt. I & II (vs The Snake Killers Daughter) – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (1995)
  26. Tasty Big Ed (Depth Charge Mix pt1) – Fuzz Townshend – Fruition Recordings (1999)
  27. Red Tape (Janitor Mix by Depth Charge) – Agent Provocateur – Wall Of Sound (1996)
  28. Daughters Of Darkness – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1994)
  29. Dead By Dawn – Depth Charge – Vinyl Solution (1990)

luv194

Is It Goods Enough For Ya?

i have been deep in training for The Goods 11th Halloween party ever since the honorable Andy Williams & Scott C asked me to join them behind the decks. this is one of my warm up mixes. The Goods is a place where dancers go to give it up and turn it loose. i want to make them dance. i want to dance. come dancing, it’s Saturday night.
image : that guy
Tracklist:
  1. Black Thoughts – The African Dream – Eight Ball Records (1994)
  2. Goza – Afro Force – 2000 Black (2001)
  3. Not Reggae (Dub) – Idjut Boys & Laj – U-Star Records (1995)
  4. I Wanna Be Loved By You (Kenny Dope Extended Version) – Family Of Eve – BBE (1979/1998)
  5. Pumashuffle – Leroy Hunter Quintet – Spinning Wheel (2002)
  6. Diamonds – LV ft. Okmalumkoolkat – Hyperdub (2012)
  7. I’m Selfish – Jamie Lidell – Warp (2013)
  8. You In My Hut Now (Tee’s Bass Mix) – The Raid – Inhouse Records / Loudhouse Records (1997)
  9. The Lowest 1 Of My Desires – Van Hunt – Blue Note (2007)
  10. Get You Some (Capt. P Boogie Remix) – Captain Planet ft. Brit Laurén – Bastard Jazz Recordings (2012)
  11. Cosmic Blast (Dub) – Captain Rock – NIA Records (1984)
  12. Do It! Do It! – The Alliance – First Priority Music / Rawkus (1987/2000)
  13. Jump On It – Masters At Work – Cutting Records (1991)
  14. Love Woman So – Mad Lion – Break A Dawn Records / Soul Jazz (1994/2009)
  15. Makin’ A Living – Kenny Dope – Tu Chicks (2000)
  16. Digital Watch – Will Saul – Simple Records (2004)
  17. Somali – Blackhouse – Mello Music Group (2012)
  18. Third World Revolution – Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson – Arista (1978)
  19. Funkanova (12″ Edit) – Wood, Brass & Steel – Turbo Records / Jazz Funk (1976/2003)
  20. Friendly Pressure (Into The Sunshine Mix by Sunship) – Jhelisa – Dorado Records (1998)
  21. Fly Juice – DVA – Hyperdub (2012)
  22. Hold It Down (Teebone Remix feat. MC Gods Gift) – 4hero ft. Lady Alma – Talkin’ Loud (2002)
  23. Pennies From Heaven (Kevin’s Tunnel Mix) – Inner City – Virgin (1992)

luv186

Taking The Long Way Home

three years runnin’ and 165 mixtapes deep, pretty good fun so far. time to head homeward. here’s a journey from one side of the Atlantic to the other, takin’ the long way round soaking up sounds from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. i hope you’ve enjoyed the trip so far.
photo : the journey
Tracklist:
  1. As I Recall It – Donovan – Epic (1968) Scotland
  2. Le temps de l’amour – Françoise Hardy – Disques Vogue / DOXY (1962/2013) France
  3. Omicidio per Vocazione – Stefano Torossi – Lo Recordings (1967/2002) Italy
  4. Congolaise Benin Ye – Le Super Borgou de Parakou – Albarika Store / Analog Africa (1975/2008) Benin
  5. Mabala – Yahoos – Kona Records (2001) Kenya
  6. Oriental Mood – Salah Ragab and the Cairo Jazz Band – Art Yard / Kindred Spirits (1973/2009) Egypt
  7. Osman Pehlivan – Arif Sag – Topkapi Plak / Bully Records (2008) Turkey
  8. Dum Maro Dum (live) – Asha Bhosie w/ R.D. Burman – Guerilla Reissues (????) India
  9. untitled track 1, side b – The Thai Orchestra – Mississippi Records / Exiled (2007) Thailand
  10. Koi No Yorokobi – Sayuri Yoshinaga with Schoolmates – Victor / Big Beat Records (1967/2013) Japan
  11. Kuda Lumping – unknown musicians – Mississippi Records (2011) Indonesia
  12. Lunarcito (Song About a Birthmark) – Serapio Mejia Ayala & Vicente Apaza Uscamaita – Folkways Records (1962) Peru
  13. Imagens do Recife – Quinteto Violado – Philips (1972) Brazil
  14. Cumbia Cienaguera – Conjunto Tipico Vallenato – Discos Fuentes / Domino Sound (2009) Columbia
  15. Tribute To Collie Smith – Laurel Aitken and the Boogie Cats – Caribou / Reggae Retro (1999) Jamaica
  16. Guantanamera Al Rey de la Melodia – Joseito Fernández – Areito (????) Cuba
  17. Kaw Liga – Hank Williams – MGM Records / PolyGram Records (1952/1987) U.S.A.
  18. Sundown – Gordon Lightfoot – Reprise (1973) Canada

luv040

AMPMFM2 Radio’s Summer Fun Mix 2006!

this is a radio special Sloppy Joe did during his brief stint at WNDE back in 2006 (seems he had a different definition of “hits” then the station did). a fun mix of music designed to compliment the heat with groovin’ and good times. we hope you all have a great summer.
image : sweet daddy luv
Tracklist:
  1. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)
  2. Come Go With Me – Del-Vikings – Mercury (1957)
  3. Multiply – Jamie Lidell – Warp (2005)
  4. Where I’m From – Digable Planets – Blue Note (1993/2005)
  5. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)
  6. L’enculé Le Plus Cool De La Planète – Cuizinier – Disque Primeur (2005) > (searching for buy link)
  7. Yes We Can Can – The Pointer Sisters – Blue Thumb Records (1973)
  8. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)
  9. Hell Yes – Beck – Interscope (2005)
  10. Feel Good Inc. – Gorillaz – Parlophone (2005)
  11. Sittin’ On The Dock of the Bay – The Voltage – Fat City Recordings (2005) > (searching for buy link)
  12. Flop We – DJ/Rupture ft. Junior Cat – Tigerbeat6 (2004)
  13. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)
  14. Lysine – Max Tundra ft. Becky Jacobs – Domino (2002)
  15. What It Look Like – Spank Rock – Big Dada (2006)
  16. Time Has Come Today – The Chambers Brothers – Columbia / Knight Records (1966/1990)
  17. Kick Yo Booty – Crazy Girl – Tummy Touch (2005)
  18. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)
  19. Turn Into Something – Animal Collective – Fat Cat (2005)
  20. Freedom of ’76 – Ween – Grand Royal (1994)
  21. WNDE All Hit Music station ID – Concrete Concepts – Concrete Concepts (????)

luv176

Becoming Invisible

that fine balance between laid back and lo down, anxiety-ridden and hi tension, need and want, overpowering intensity and strung out bliss. that feeling one gets when they are becoming invisible.
image : Nara Dreamland in Japan
Tracklist:
  1. Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space – Spiritualized – Dedicated (1997)
  2. Wig – Gray – Plush Safe Records (2010)
  3. She’s My Witch – Kip Tyler – Stag-O-Lee (1958/2012)
  4. Pillar Of Salt – Gray – Plush Safe Records (2010)
  5. In Mirrors – Colin Stetson – Constellation (2013)
  6. Molly – Elmer Bernstein and his Orchestra – Decca / DOXY (1956/2011)
  7. excerpt from Kluster 2 (electric music) – Kluster – Schwann / Bureau B (1970/2012)
  8. Lover Man – Charlie Parker – Society (1946/1966)
  9. Twilight Mushrooms – Slum – Warp (1999)
  10. Floating In Ecstasy – Actress – Werk Discs / Ninja Tune (2013)
  11. Bastard Spirit – Shackleton – Woe To The Septic Heart! (2010)
  12. Trikco – Speedy J & Chris Liebing – Novamute (2004)
  13. Metal Machine Music : The Amine β Ring A-1 – Lou Reed – RCA (1975)
  14. Untitled – King Midas Sound – Hyperdub (2010)
  15. Music For Babies – Howie B. – Polydor (1996)
  16. Akaka Falls – Arthur Lyman – HiFi Records / Sparton (1958)
  17. Nem Um Talvez – Miles Davis – Columbia (1972)
  18. Hologrammic Dub – DJ Spooky – Asphodel (1996)
  19. She Found Now – My Bloody Valentine – MBV Records (2013)
  20. Extended Voices – Toshi Ichyanagi – Odyssey (1967)
  21. Mood For A Summer Sundown – Experimental Audio Research – Sympathy For The Record Industry (1996)
  22. Sway – Seefeel – Warp (2010)
  23. Smile – Ural Thomas – Mississippi Records / Change (2011)

luv170

baby’s cry into…

dip into luv’s stream of consciousness; where music morphs into dialog that gets swallowed by sound, turns into song and weaves a tall tale about everything and nothing. it’s a trip.
image : one picture puzzle piece
Tracklist:
  1. Some Velvet Phasing – Klaus Schulze – Virgin (1974)
  2. The Cry Of A Normal Newborn Child – Eugene G. Weinberg, M.B., F.C.P. (S.A.) – Pfizer Laboratories Division (1971)
  3. excerpt from 2001 : A Space Odyssey as read by Arthur C. Clarke – Caedmon (1976)
  4. excerpt from Ultimate Heartbeat – Syntonic Research, Inc. (1974)
  5. Cry (Live @ 50 Bucks) – Money Mark – Mo Wax (1995)
  6. Penny Dreadfuls – Animal Collective – Fat Cat (2000)
  7. Commodore64 data cassette program – The 8-Bit Construction Set – Beige Records (2000)
  8. Blue Anthem – Terry Riley and Krishna Bhatt – Plainishare (1985)
  9. excerpts from Song from America on the Move – Laurie Anderson – Giorno Poetry Systems Records (1983)
  10. Trampoline – Nobukazu Takemura – Thrill Jockey (2001)
  11. Bufferin : “Memories” (orig.) – Raymond Scott ft. Jim Henson – Basta (1967/2001)
  12. Program – Silver Apples – Kapp Records / Phoenix Records (1968/2007)
  13. Comes And Goes – The Art Of Noise – ZTT (1983)
  14. excerpts of whale songs from Deep Voices – Dr. Robert S. Payne Capitol (1977)
  15. excerpt from SPACE : 1999 : It Played so Softly on the Ear – Power Records (1976)
  16. Illogical Digression (version) – 100th Process – 10 Kilo (1998)
  17. Green Calx – Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992)
  18. Intro / Tokyo / City Girl – Kevin Shields – Emperor Norton (2003)
  19. excerpt from A Big 10-8 Place part two (180-G) – Negativland – Seeland Records (1983)
  20. The Lonely – Bernard Herrmann – Varèse Sarabande (1959/1983)
  21. My House – Henry Rollins – Freeway Records (1984)
  22. Ghosts – Albert Ayler – Hat Hut Records (1966/1982)
  23. excerpts of howling and barking from The Language and Music of the Wolves – Tonsil Records (1971)
  24. excerpt from Star Trek : The Crier in Emptiness – Power Records (1975)
  25. Simean Groove – Folk Implosion – Mo Wax (1996)
  26. excerpt from When Melinda Sings – Sidney Poitier – United Artists Records (1969)
  27. 40 Winks (No Sleep Vadim! Mix) – The Herbaliser – Ninja Tune (1996)
  28. Lady Sings The Blues – Billie Holiday – Verve (1956)
  29. Old Lodge Skins prepares to die. But it rains and they go back to the teepee. – Chief Dan George & Dustin Hoffman – Columbia (1971)
  30. excerpt from Gentle Rain In A Pine Forest – Syntonic Research, Inc. (1979)
  31. Picture Puzzle Piece – Shel Silverstein – Columbia (1985)
  32. Jigsaw Puzzle – The Rolling Stones – Abkco (1968)

luv165

For Those Who Miss Mo Wax

this is an ode to one of my favorite labels from the 1990s, one that opened my ears to some new and fucked up sounds. this mix weaves in and out of DJ Shadow‘s epic soundscape ‘In/Flux’, my introduction to the nether worlds of sonic exploration, beat craftsmanship and Planet Of The Apes samples. it’s some scientific abstract type shit, and it’s for those who miss Mo Wax.
image : Futura 2000
Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  2. Interlude – DJ Krush – Mo Wax (1994)
  3. excerpt from “If You Find Earth Boring” (U.N.K.L.E. Mix) – U.N.K.L.E. – Mo Wax (1994)
  4. 2000 – RPM – Mo Wax (1994)
  5. Mermaids – Innervisions – Mo Wax (1996)
  6. The Beast – Palm Skin Productions – Mo Wax (1994)
  7. Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door – The Prunes – Mo Wax Excursions (1996)
  8. Evolution Of The Beast (Part II) – Palm Skin Productions – Mo Wax (1994)
  9. A Soft Quietude – Luke Vibert – Mo Wax (1997)
  10. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  11. Clubbed To Death (The First Mix) – Rob Dougan – Mo Wax (1995)
  12. March Of The General – Nigo – Mo Wax (2000)
  13. The Number Song (Cut Chemist Remix) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1998)
  14. 357 Magnum Force – La Funk Mob – Mo Wax (1994)
  15. Berry Meditation (Last Ever Mix) – U.N.K.L.E. – Mo Wax (1997)
  16. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  17. What’s That Sound (Fucked Up Sound) – Sam Sever And The Raiders Of The Lost Art – Mo Wax (1995)
  18. Bug In The Bassbin (Street Mix) – Innerzone Orchestra – Mo Wax (1996)
  19. Libre (Andrea Parker Remix) – iO – Mo Wax Excursions (1995)
  20. 3ree (A Means To Be) (As One Instrumental Mix) – Attica Blues – Mo Wax (1997)
  21. Invading Space (Outer Descent) – Psychonauts – Mo Wax (1999)
  22. Directrix (Dem 2 Vocal Mix) – Divine Styler – Mo Wax (2000)
  23. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  24. Yeah (Alex Reece Remix) – DJ Krush – Mo Wax (1995)
  25. The Silent Witness – Source Direct – Mo Wax (1996)
  26. In The Mood – Dillinja – Mo Wax (1996)
  27. What Does Your Soul Look Like (Part 1) (DJ Die Remix) – DJ Shadow – Mo Wax (1997)
  28. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)
  29. For Land’s Sake – David Axelrod – Mo Wax (2001)
  30. Maybe I’m Dead – Money Mark – Mo Wax (1998)
  31. excerpt from In/Flux – DJ Shadow And The Groove Robbers – Mo Wax (1993)

luv155

people ain’t been livin’ right

just in case this is our last week on Earth figured i’d make a mix to go along with the apocalypse.
image : Emergency Broadcast System
Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from The Story of War Games – Buena Vista Records (1983)
  2. London Calling – The Clash – Epic (1979)
  3. excerpt from The Story of War Games – Buena Vista Records (1983)
  4. Nuclear War (version 2) – Yo La Tengo – Matador (2002)
  5. Oh Lord Don’t Let Them Drop That Atomic Bomb On Me – Charlie Mingus – Atlantic (1962)
  6. excerpt from Ultimate Thunderstorm – Environments disc 4 – Syntonic Research, Inc. (1979)
  7. excerpt from Nuclear War 1984? – Robin Armstrong – Kangi Records (1976) > (searching for buy link)
  8. Teetering Scales – Tangerine Dream – Private, Inc. (1989) > (searching for buy link)
  9. We Will Become Silhouettes – The Postal Service – Sub Pop (2005)
  10. Electric Storm – The BBC Radiophonic Workshop – BBC Records & Tapes (1976)
  11. Landslide – Cabaret Voltaire – Rough Trade (1981)
  12. excerpt from War Of The Worlds – The Mercury Theater / Orson Welles – Columbia Broadcasting System / Quality Records (1938/1970)
  13. Idioteque – Radiohead – Parlophone (2000)
  14. War Of The Worlds – The Mercury Theater / Orson Welles – Columbia Broadcasting System / Quality Records (1938/1970)
  15. The Four Horsemen – Metallica – Megaforce Records / Banzai Records (1983)
  16. The Dead Flag Blues – Godspeed You Black Emperor! – Constellation (1997)
  17. The Man Comes Around – Johnny Cash – American Recordings (2002)
  18. Intro Part 2 (Paris Students’ Riot) of The Sound Of Dissent – Mercury (1969) > (searching for buy link)
  19. excerpt from Intro Part 3 (Adam Clayton Powell) of The Sound Of Dissent – Mercury (1969) > (searching for buy link)
  20. The Sign IV – David Axelrod – Ascension / EMI (1970)
  21. excerpt from Dust Storms and the Storm Of April 14, 1935 – Woody Guthrie – Library Of Congress / Elektra (1964)
  22. Dusty Old Dust (So Long It’s Been Good To Know Yuh) – Woody Guthrie – Folkways / DOXY (1940/1964/2009)
  23. Earthquake : Special Effects from the soundtrack to Earthquake – MCA (1974)
  24. excerpt from It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – R.E.M. – I.R.S. (1987)