Category Archives: electronic listening music

luv020

ambient revolution, electronic listening music, jazz, odd pop, original soundtracks

With Audible Signals

an old summertime chillout mix with audible signals from some of my all-time favorite soundsmiths.
image : Quantum Harmonic Oscillation

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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from Ultimate Thunderstorm – Environments disc 4 (1979)
  2. Crest – Tortoise – Thrill Jockey (2004)
  3. The Dying Forest – Peter Schickele – Decca (1971)
  4. Variation Cybernetique : Rhythmic Pataphysic (Part 1) – DJ Spooky featuring Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) solo violin – Thirsty Ear (2002)
  5. Electro-Acoustic – Nobody – Ubiquity (2003)
  6. Feel Flows – The Beach Boys – Brother Records (1971)
  7. Blue Soul – Sun Ra – Saturn Research (1972)
  8. Minus Two – Broadcast – Warp (2003)
  9. Snake Bite – Sixtoo – Ninja Tune (2004)
  10. Violent City – Ennio Morricone – RCA (1970)
  11. They Came From The Stars (I Saw Them) – They Came From The Stars (I Saw Them) – Lo Recordings (2001)
  12. excerpt from The Wild Bull – Morton Subotnick – Nonesuch (1968)
  13. excerpt from Touch – Morton Subotnick – Columbia (1969)
  14. Afternoon Sister – Air – Record Makers (2000)
  15. Waking Up – Toshack Highway – The Flower Shop recordings (2000)
  16. Dead Dogs Two – cLOUDDEAD – Big Dada / Mush (2003)
  17. Cosmic Conspiracy – Guilty Connector – Planet Mu (2003)
  18. excerpt from Paint and Resin Manufacture – Glidden-Durkee – Education & Training dept. (????)
  19. Basscadet (Seefeelmx) – Autechre – Warp (1994)
  20. Ttum – Roscoe Mitchell – Sackville (1973)
  21. The Invaders – Jerry Goldsmith – Varese Sarabande (1961/1983)
  22. Good Is Me – Stereolab – Duophonic (2003)

luv123

balearic beat, beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, odd pop, rave

We Are The Dreamers Of Dreams

this is an epic rave come down mixtape made up of tracks from a handful of rave come down mixtapes that my crew wore out back in the day. it’s a ‘7 A.M. Drug 2 Groove 2’ inspired by DJ DB, Tiga, the Interchill brothers and all the folks I used to after party with. much luv.
photo curated & created by Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist:
  1. Little Fluffy Clouds – The Orb – Wau! Mr. Modo Records / Island (1991)
  2. Cantamilla (Broadcast Standard) – Tranquility Bass – Exist Dance (1994)
  3. We Are The Beautiful (Spookys Extravaganja Dub Mix) – Chapterhouse – Dedicated (1993)
  4. Breakdown (William Orbit Stereo Odyssey) – One Dove – FFRR (1993)
  5. One Too Many Mornings – The Dust Brothers – Collect Boys Own (1994)
  6. Higher Than The Sun – Primal Scream – Creation Records (1991)
  7. Papua New Guinea (Dumb Child Of Q Mix) – The Future Sound Of London – Jumpin’ & Pumpin’ (1992)
  8. Stoned (Gold Seal Mix) – The Groove Corporation meet oRiginal Rockers – The Cake Label (1993)
  9. Panther (Coco Steel & Lovebomb Remix) – Ultramarine – Dali Records (1993)
  10. Halcyon… – Orbital – FFRR (1992)
  11. Birthday (Justin Robertson 12″ Mix) – The Sugarcubes – One Little Indian Records (1992)
  12. River Of Bass – Underworld – Junior Boy’s Own (1994)
  13. Crazy (Acoustic Version) – Seal – ZTT Records (1990)
  14. Only Love Can Break Your Heart (A Mix In Two Halves) – St. Etienne – Warner Bros. (1991)
  15. Who Is It (Moby’s Raw Mercy Dub) – Michael Jackson – Epic (1991)
  16. We Are The Music Makers – Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992)
  17. Spiritual High (The Very Original Mix) – Moodswings – Arista (1991)
  18. Dalai Lama Loves You All – Kissing The Pink – Custer’s Last Stand Records (1993)
  19. Daydreaming – Massive Attack – Wild Bunch Records (1990)
  20. Pacific State (Origin) – 808 State – ZZT (1989)
  21. Move (Volume Remix) – Moby – Volume (1993)
  22. Smokebelch II (Beatless Mix) – Sabres Of Paradise – Warp (1993)
  23. Dreams (7″ Version) – Gabrielle – Go! Discs (1993)

luv010

electro, electronic listening music, robot rock

Intrepid

this is an electro mix that got trapped inside an Atari 2600 like a genie in a bottle. hidden away for decades it mutated. soon after the turn of the millennium it was released and continued to set it off.
image : from the Atari 2600 Asteroids video game cartridge

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Tracklist:
  1. Set It Off – Strafe – Jus Born Records (1984)
  2. Therapy – Cause 4 Concern- Idioma (2001)
  3. Horse With No Name – Black Lodge – Mo Wax (2001)
  4. White Horse – Laid Back – Sire (1983)
  5. Yeah You (Robert’s Dub 2) – The Step – Warp (1991)
  6. World In My Eyes (Dub In My Eyes) – Depeche Mode – Mute (1990)
  7. DiddyMouseDid – Plaid – Warp (2002)
  8. Beacon – Pilote – Certificate 18 (2001)
  9. Air Doom – Manitoba – Leaf (2003)
  10. excerpt from Asteroids – John Braden – Kid Stuff (1982)
  11. Don’t You Stop (Toy Chop Mix) – Solvent vs. Adult – Ersatz Audio (2002)
  12. v-ger – il.ek.tro – Klang Elektronik (1998)
  13. The Goblin – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2000)
  14. Koax (Ellen Allien RMX) – Apparat – Bpitch Control (2003)
  15. Electric Kingdom (instrumental – dub version) – Twilight 22 – Vanguard (1983)
  16. My Time Is Running Out – The Juan Maclean – DFA (2002)
  17. Tour De France (remix) – Kraftwerk – Warner Bros. (1983)
  18. excerpt from Asteroids – John Braden – Kid Stuff (1982)

luv005

electronic listening music

I Am An Alien (And So Are You)

“I am an alien, and so are you… and yet, and this is the loveliest thing of all, somehow we are also part of each other and part of everything that is.” – Gene Roddenberry
photo : ?

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Tracklist:
  1. Amalia’s Mode – As One – Mo Wax (1997)
  2. Slip (Mix By While) – While – Chocolate Industries (2000)
  3. Angels Go Bald : Too (Two Lone Swordsmen Mix 1) – Howie B – Polydor (1997)
  4. Angry Dolphin – Plaid – Clear / Warp (1995/2000)
  5. Nursery Rhyme – Raymond Scott – Epic / Basta (1964/1999)
  6. Deal Widda Kaze (Cold Fusion Mafia Mix) – Matt Diamond – Moving Target Recordings (2003)
  7. Some Other Level – Andrea Parker – Mo Wax (1998)
  8. Oxbow Lakes (Sabres Of Paradise No. 1 Mix) – Orb – Island (1995)
  9. Sick Dog Try To Speak – Mr. Oizo – F Communications (1999)
  10. Anti-Gun Movement – The Ballistic Brothers vs. The Eccentric Afros – On Delancy Street (1994)
  11. Faceless (Prefuse 73 Remix Instrumental) – Five Deez – Counterflow (2001)
  12. Princess Lea – Sugar B – Dub Club (2000)
  13. Fear (Headman Mix) – Ghost Cauldron – Relish Records (2002)
  14. Electro-Exotic 1 – J. Matthews – Lo Recordings (2001)
  15. Bureau Grotesque – Jean-Michel – Eleganz (2000)
  16. untitled track 2, side B of Astrobotnia II – Astrobotnia – Rephlex (2002)
  17. Freebass (Funki Porcini remix) –  Mike Flowers Pop – Lo Recordings (1996)
  18. excerpt from The Star Trek Dream – Gene Roddenberry – Columbia (1976)

luv016

beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, techno

“And Haunting Ghosts Can Replay Their Part”

“women of the world take over
‘cos if you don’t the world will come to an end
and it won’t take long.”
image : a 1970s advertisement for Lego

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Tracklist:
  1. I Like the Sunrise – Nina Simone – Colpix Records (1962)
  2. The Ankh of Amen-Ra – Alice Coltrane – Impulse (1972)
  3. The Man Who Catches Clouds – Neotropic – Ntone (2001)
  4. Chuncho (The Forest Creatures) – Yma Sumac – Capitol (1955)
  5. O Superman – Laurie Anderson – Warner Bros. (1981)
  6. Melodious Thunk – Andrea Parker – Mo Wax (1996)
  7. Acid 101 (Acacia Mix) – K Hand – Warp (1994)
  8. Abstract Pictures – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2003)
  9. Kool Thing – Sonic Youth – Geffen (1990)
  10. Battery Beach – Mira Calx – Warp (2000)
  11. Comme À La Radio – Brigitte Fontaine / Areski avec Art Ensemble of Chicago – Saravah (1970)
  12. Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1973)
  13. Prelude to 110 or 220 / Women of the World – Jim O’Rourke – Drag City (1999)

luv099

abstract house, electronic listening music

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.

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

luv121

beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, rock 'n' roll, trip hop, weird

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

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

luv122

drum 'n' bass 'n' jungle, electronic listening music

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

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    Tracklist:
  1. Chemical Noir (Dark Seeker Freestyle Dub) — Witchman — Deviant (1996)
  2. Antifunk — Martsman — Counter Intelligence (2007) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Troubled Mind (Imagine The Future) — Equinox — Inperspective Records (2004)
  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)
  10. Dickie’s Magick Poppers – Rubber Johnny — Warp (1997)
  11. Set The Record Straight — Pieter K — Inperspective Records (2006)
  12. Boulder (Martsman Remix) — Deo & Matik — Trust In Music (2007)
  13. Twirl — Venetians Snares — Planet Mu (2006)
  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)
  17. Drum Day (Beta 2 Remix) — Macc — Counter Intelligence (2005)
  18. Hole Tone Java — Vert — Bovinyl Records (1996)
  19. Custodian Discount — AFX — Warp (1995)
  20. Holiby’s Theorem — Mould — iLL (1997) > (searching for buy link)
  21. Relics (Plaid Mix) — Studio Pressure — Certificate 18 (1996) > (searching for buy link)

luv029

ambient revolution, electronic listening music, jazz

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

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

luv095

ambient revolution, electronic listening music

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 Republicâ„¢.


* 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

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