luv420

comedy, country 'n' western, dub, funk 'n' soul, hip hop, jazz, original soundtracks, reggae, rock 'n' roll, spoken word
luv420 luv's 420 joint

luv’s 420 joint

when dj luv’s records started i had the idea of making a mixtape dedicated to marijuana. every mix up here was made in a haze of pot smoke so it was inevitable that time and inspiration would coalesce into luv’s 420 joint. an epic journey that crosses many genres and eras exhibiting how this glorious weed is for everyone and all can reap it’s benefits. to quote Louis Armstrong :
“We did call ourselves Vipers, which could have been anybody from all walks of life that smoked and respected ‘gage’. That was our cute little name for marijuana… We always looked at pot as a sort of medicine, a cheap drunk and with much better thoughts than one that’s full of liquor… the respect for it (gage) will stay with me forever. I have every reason to say these words and am proud to say them. From experience.”
so from one viper to another, happy 4/20. now take a hit off luv’s 420 joint.
image : Don Willis on weed

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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from The History Of Marijuana : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  2. I’m Gonna Get High – Tampa Red and The Chicago Five – Bluebird / Stash Records Inc. (1937/1977)
  3. excerpt from Turning Arnold On (from Arnold’s Wrecking Co.) – East Coast Records (1973)
  4. Weed – The High & Mighty – Rawkus (1999)
  5. excerpt of Turning Arnold On (from Arnold’s Wrecking Co.) – East Coast Records (1973)
  6. Smokin’ Cheeba-Cheeba – Harlem Underground – Paul Winley Records / Demon Records (1976/2020)
  7. excerpt from Physical Effects : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  8. Theme From Mary Jane (from Mary Jane) – Mike Clifford – Sidewalk / Reel Time (1967/2012)
  9. subway train from The New CBS Audio-File Sound Effects Library – Columbia Special Products (1977)
  10. Big High Song For Somebody – Roy Glenn – Pesky Serpent Records (????)
  11. subway train from The New CBS Audio-File Sound Effects Library – Columbia Special Products (1977)
  12. Killin’ Jive – The Cats & The Fiddle – Bluebird / Fantastic Voyage (1939/2013)
  13. excerpt from Toledo Window Box – George Carlin – Little David Records (1974)
  14. Till Sun’s In Your Eyes – DJ Vadim ft. Motion Man and Blurum 13 – Ninja Tune (2002)
  15. excerpt from Toledo Window Box – George Carlin – Little David Records (1974)
  16. Mary Jane Is To Love – Sweet Smoke – Jan-Gi Rcords / Amy / Stoned Records (1968/1997)
  17. excerpt from 1st Gear, 2nd Gear (from Up In Smoke) – Cheech & Chong – Warner Bros. (1978)
  18. Sweet Leaf – Black Sabbath – Vertigo / Warner Bros. (1971)
  19. Marijuanaut’s Theme – Sleep – Third Man Records (2018)
  20. excerpt from Making Love : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  21. Mary Jane – Rick James – Gordy – (1978/1984)
  22. excerpt from Love Of Grass – The Conception Corporation – Cotillion (1970)
  23. I Love Marijuana – Linval Thompson – Trojan Records / Music On Vinyl (1978/2019)
  24. Free The Marijuana – Audio Active ft. Bim Sherman – On-U Sound (1994)
  25. excerpt from Cruisin’ With Pedro De Pacas – Cheech & Chong – Ode Records (1971)
  26. Bring Me Weed – Sherwood & Pinch – On-U Sound / Tectonic (2013)
  27. excerpt from 1st Gear, 2nd Gear (from Up In Smoke) – Cheech & Chong – Warner Bros. (1978)
  28. One Toke Over The Line – Brewer & Shipley – Kama Sutra / Geffen / Universal Music / Music On Vinyl (1970/2019)
  29. excerpt from Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas – Johnny Depp – Geffen / Universal Music / Music On Vinyl (1998/2019)
  30. excerpt from Psychological Effects : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  31. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 – Bob Dylan – Columbia (1966)
  32. excerpt from I Tried It Once, It Just Gave Me A Headache – Lenny Bruce – Lenny Bruce / Comedy Dynamics (1964/2020)
  33. All The Jive Is Gone – Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds Of Joy – Decca / Stash Records. Inc. (1936/1976)
  34. Quinton’s On The Way (Skit) – The Pharcyde – Delicious Vinyl (1992)
  35. Pack The Pipe – The Pharcyde – Delicious Vinyl (1992)
  36. excerpt from The Alphabet Song – David Peel & The Lower East Side – Elektra (1968)
  37. Greenery – Quasimoto – Stones Throw Records (2005)
  38. One Draw – Rita Marley – Tuff Gong (1981)
  39. excerpt from Love Of Grass – The Conception Corporation – Cotillion (1970)
  40. Big Spliff – Ralph Thomas – Zebra Jazz / Soul Jazz Records (1980/2009)
  41. excerpts from A Better World (Are You Cool With That?) – Bill Hicks – Comedy Dynamics (1993/2016)
  42. excerpt from Everything They Tell You About Pot Is A Lie (Play The Sitar) – Bill Hicks – Comedy Dynamics (1993/2016)
  43. Cosplay – Panda Bear – Domino (2015)
  44. excerpt from Listening To Music : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  45. Sin Semilla Kaya Dub – The Upsetters – Clocktower Records (1981)
  46. Acapulco Gold Filters – Cheech & Chong – Ode Records (1971)
  47. Marijuana In My Brain – Dillinger – Jamaica Sound / Radiation Roots (1978/2019)
  48. Stoned Again (from Arnold’s Wrecking Co.) – Adom – East Coast Records (1973)
  49. I Got Stoned And I Missed It – Shel Silverstein – Columbia (1972)
  50. Up In Smoke (from Up In Smoke) – Cheech & Chong – Warner Bros. (1978)
  51. Illegal Smile – John Prine – Atlantic (1971)
  52. excerpt from The History Of Marijuana : A Child’s Garden Of Grass (A Pre-Legalization Comedy) – Ron Jacobs – Elektra (1971)
  53. Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die (Solo Version) – Willie Nelson – Legacy (2013)

luv424

techno
luv424 Ampulex Dementor

Ampulex Dementor

a swarm of techno buzzin’ around your brainbox while you wig out in the middle of a filthy warehouse space at 10 in the morning. you’re covered with the grime of a whole night of intense partying and are finely attuned to the hive. it’s the beat that connects, and the beat don’t stop. so you don’t stop.
image : Lemmy Paxton

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Tracklist:
  1. Fred’s Geisha – Super Groupies – Sockett (1996)
  2. Slot Machine – School Of Thought – Natural Music (1996)
  3. The Dancing Box – James T. Cotton – Spectral Sound (2004)
  4. Break Force – Helena Hauff – Werkdiscs (2013)
  5. Puch – Foam Electric – Mutter (2002)
  6. Atmos Fear ‘12 – Roy Of The Ravers – Winthorpe Electronics (2020)
  7. Das Programm – Fjaak – Monkeytown Records (2016)
  8. Orion – Joey Beltram – Warp (1994)
  9. Earth-Sinking-Into-Water – Surgeon – Dynamic Tension (2018)
  10. Fashion Show – Oliver Huntemann – Confused Recordings (2006)
  11. Sweepstake – I-f – Viewlexx (1995)
  12. Unwanted – Brian Aneurysm – Spectral Sound (2005)
  13. Echo Location – The Suburban Knight – Underground Resistance (1996)
  14. The Floor – Carl Craig presents Paperclip People – Open (1996)
  15. Natural Impasse – Avalon Emerson – Spectral Sound (2016)

luv423

original soundtracks
luv243 Ennio Above Suspicion

Ennio Above Suspicion

just over 10 years ago i put up a mixtape of Ennio Morricone’s spaghetti western soundtracks called A Gringo Like Ennio (luv112). when tackling a mixtape of Morricone’s compositions part of the challenge is what to choose, considering the hundreds of soundtracks he has composed. that’s why i chose all westerns for the first Ennio solo. a decade on here’s a second all Ennio mix, the theme : crime and suspense. a moody blend of movie music magic for those who love all things Ennio.
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Tracklist:
  1. Città Violenta (from Città Violenta a.k.a. Violent City) – Ennio Morricone – RCA / Dagored (1970/2015)
  2. Dialogo No 2 (from Le Clan des Siciliens a.k.a. The Sicilian Clan) – Ennio Morricone – 20th Century Fox Records / Label Panthéon / Decca / Universal Music France (1969/2020)
  3. Al Capone (from The Untouchables) – Ennio Morricone – A&M (1987)
  4. Indagine (from Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto a.k.a. Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion) – Ennio Morricone – Cinevox / Dagored (1981/2001)
  5. Le Grand Air De La Collaboration (from René La Canne) – Ennio Morricone – Polydor / Telson (1977)
  6. Fuga In Svizzera – (from Der Richter und sein Henker a.k.a. End Of The Game) – Ennio Morricone – Dagored (1975/2019)
  7. Dangerous Curves – (from Le casse a.k.a. The Burglars) – Ennio Morricone – Bell Records (1971/1972)
  8. Trafelato (from Giornata nera per l’ariete a.k.a. The Fifth Cord) – Ennio Morricone – Dagored (2001)
  9. Cinque Quarti (from Il bandito dagli occhi azzurri a.k.a The Blue-Eyed Bandit) – Ennio Morricone – CAM Sugar / Decca (1980/2021)
  10. Espion Lève-Toi (Final) (from Espion Lève-Toi) – Ennio Morricone – Kébec-Disc / Général Music (1982)
  11. Inseguimento e Fuga (from Revolver) – Ennio Morricone – General Music / Dagored (1973/2000)
  12. Un uomo da rispettare (from Un uomo da rispettare a.k.a. The Master Touch) – Ennio Morricone – CBS / Superior Viaduct (1972/2017)
  13. The Link (from The Link a.k.a. Blood Link) – Ennio Morricone – Dagored (1982/2014)
  14. One Flugel Horn (from Frantic) – Ennio Morricone – Elektra (1988)
  15. Le Retour (Sur Le Nom De Bach) (from Le Professionnel) – Ennio Morricone – Kébec-Disc / Général Music (1981)

luv422

electronic listening music
luv422 Pillow Fort

Pillow Fort

when we were small nothing felt better than climbing into a comfy pillow fort made by our own design to fit us perfectly. everything was soft to the touch with no harsh edges, filled with low light and familiar smells. when things got stressful it was the perfect place to escape. this is an auditory pillow fort and you are welcome to hide out here, from the troubles of the day, for a short while.
photo : David Sprankle

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Tracklist:
  1. Sarcelle – Plone – Ghost Box (2020)
  2. Peacock Tail – Boards Of Canada – Warp (2005)
  3. Cut It Upwards – Kelpe – DC Recordings (2007)
  4. Pancake Lizard – Aphex Twin – Warp (1995)
  5. Ende – Kettel – Sending Orbs / Lapsus Records (2008/2020)
  6. Under The Pier – Bibio – Mush / Warp (2009/2021)
  7. We Waltzed At The Astoria Theatre – The Hardy Tree – Clay Pipe Music (2010/2021)
  8. Turtle (Bonobo Mix) – Pilote – Certificate 18 (2001)
  9. Hawkmoth – Plaid – Warp (2014)
  10. Cathart – ISAN – Morr Music (2001)
  11. Cherry – Ratatat – XL Recordings (2004)

luv421

jazz, modern classical, weird
luv421 Skipped A Beat

Skipped A Beat

to appease everybody out there demanding that i make an all experimental percussion mixtape i have finally succumbed to the pressure. Skipped A Beat has got everything you were looking for : modern classical greatest hits, rock drummers off the deep end, newspaper drum sticks, sirens, Moog drums, unhinged jazz workouts and weirdo sound explosions. the music is 97% percussion instruments played by solo artists or drum ensembles. you’re welcome.
image : Pia Stapilton

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Tracklist:
  1. Drumming Part I – Steve Reich and Musicians – Elektra Nonesuch (1987)
  2. Mbira – Olatunji – CBS (1966)
  3. Side Looking Radar Image – Bruce Ditmas – Chiaroscuro Records / Finders Keepers Records (1977/2015)
  4. Dripstone Shift – Drums Off Chaos – Nonplace (2018)***
  5. Persephassa (Fin) – Iannis Xenakis performed by Les Percussions De Strasbourg – Philips (1971)
  6. Onomatopoeia – M’Boom – Columbia (1980)
  7. The Swift And Sordid Purification Of Jimi Jihad – Michael Zerang – Holidays Records (2019)
  8. Ionisation – Edgard Varèse performed by Robert Craft conducting The Columbia Symphony Orchestra – Columbia Masterworks (1972)
  9. The News – Andrew Cyrille – Ictus Records (1978)
  10. Aussi Long Que Large – Jacques Thollot – Futura Records / SouffleContinu Records (1971/2019)
  11. Drum Ensemble – Art Blakey, Elvins Jones (first solo) & Charlie Persip (second solo) – Roulette / Disques Vogue (1960/1969)
***track played at wrong speed, on 33rpm instead of 45rpm.

luv419

odd pop, rock 'n' roll
luv419 Psychlophonic Miracle Sound

Psychlophonic Miracle Sound

another end of the sixties rock’n’roll mixtape made with luv. odd pop recorded in magnificent Psychlophonic Miracle Sound.
photo : Trace Sheppard A.G.E.

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Tracklist:
  1. What Can I Give You – Margo Guryan – Modern Harmonic (1967/2016)
  2. Knit Me A Kiss – Big Boy Pete – Mono-Tone Records (1967/2021)
  3. Smell Of Incense – Southwest F.O.B. – GPC / HIP / Craft Recordings (1968/2019)
  4. I Found You In The Night – JODI – Out-Sider (1969/2018)
  5. He’s A Keeper Of The Fire – Buffy Sainte-Marie – Vanguard / Craft Recordings (1969/2019)
  6. Short Circuit – The Id – RCA Victor (1967)
  7. I Enjoy Being The Boy – Giant Crab – UNI Records (1968)
  8. Cardboard Watch – The End – Decca / Demon Records (1969/2018)
  9. I Can Go – Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends – A&M / Tapete Records (1968/2018)
  10. U.F.O. – Jim Sullivan – Monnie / Light In The Attic (1969/2020)
  11. Sunday Morning – The Five Day Week Straw People – Saga FID / Morgan Blue Town (1968/2018)
  12. Icicle Star Tree – Asylum Choir – Smash Records / Mercury (1968)
  13. The Golden Hill (part 1) – The Beat Of The Earth – Radish (1970/2015)
  14. The Jumping Frog – West Coast Natural Gas – RD Records (1968/2012)
  15. Paint A Lady – Susan Christie – Finders Keepers Records (1969/2019)
  16. (Oh Dear) Miss Morse – Pearls Before Swine – ESP Disk / Drag City (1967/2017)
  17. Hold On, Hold On, The Garden Sure Looks Good Spread On The Floor – Marc Brierley – CBS / Magic Box (1968/2019)
  18. Superman – The Clique – White Whale (1969)
  19. Last Cloud Home – The Orange Bicycle – Parlophone (1969/2017)

luv418

abstract house, breaks, electronic listening music, robot rock
luv418 The Caged Raver

The Caged Raver

this is a mixtape of new electronic music obtained in the last year, the majority of it presumably made under the shadow of the pandemic. after almost 2 years of varying stages of lockdowns, isolations, curfews, semi-freedoms and false hopes this is what it sounds like inside the mind of the caged raver. 2022 : it’s not about me, it’s about us.
image : The Caged Raver

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Tracklist:
  1. Misplaced Ceiling – Motoko & Myers – Soda Gong (2021)
  2. Bladed Shogun (Deadbeat Remix) – Appleblim – BLKRTZ (2021)
  3. Version You – Bruno Pronsato – Perlon (2021)
  4. Seashells – EOMAC – Planet Mu (2021)
  5. RAD145 – Ryan James Ford – Djak-Up-Bitch (DUB) / Clone Records (2021)
  6. Acid Track – Basic Rhythm – Planet Mu (2021)
  7. The Rise Of The Machines (Ricardo Villalobos ‘Tommys Boy Grew Old Remix’) – Mr. Barcode – Into The Wizard’s Sleeve (2021)
  8. Helical Phase Secreting – Relaxer – Planet Mu (2021)
  9. Shadow With A Golden Aura – Jeff Mills – Axis (2021)
  10. 1 – Pretty Sneaky – Meakusma (2021)
  11. Velocity – Ludwig A.F. – Exo Recordings International (2018/2021)
  12. Laby – Eversines – Die Lichting (2021)
  13. Obstacle 3 – Rian Treanor – Planet Mu (2021)
  14. Piano For AI And Bass From Uncle Scott – Deadbeat Meets The Mole – BLKRTZ (2020)
  15. 3 – Jana Rush – Planet Mu (2021)
  16. Mullit Madollock – Proc Fiskal – Hyperdub (2021)
  17. Signals In My Head – DJ Manny – Planet Mu (2021)

luv417

jazz, library music, trip hop
luv417 No Difficulty

No Difficulty

music is so relaxing, a calm port in the stormy world in which we live. this mixtape is so easy to listen to, with layers of lo tempo grooves blended together for a sound that melts in your ears. alternating between a grab bag of jazz, trip hop and library records it’s a mix you should have no difficulty getting lost in. an easy listen for easier times.
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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from intro to Bass City Roller – DJ Food – Ninja Tune (1995)
  2. Underground Agent – Paul Kass – Parry Music Ltd / Lo Recordings (1977/2002)
  3. Brother Foster Through The Phones – Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (1999)
  4. Themenläden (Out Of Lugano 2 arranged by Peter Thomas) – Die Sterne – L’Age D’Or / Epic (1997)
  5. Blue Shadow – Alan Parker – Music De Wolfe (1973/2019)
  6. The Look Of Slim – Monk Higgins – Solid State Records / Capitol / Real Gone Music (1968/2018)
  7. Sao Paulo Nights – Jackson Conti – Kindred Spirits / Madlib Invazion (2008/2021)
  8. Blue Pearl – Semuta – Lee Lamber / Whatmusic.com (1979/2002)
  9. The Zoo – Jamzoo ft. Steve Kuhn – Brainfeeder (2016)
  10. Solstice – Brian Bennett – DJM Records / Isle Of Jura Records (1978/2017)
  11. Gentle In The Night (Rehung by Skye ft. Tony Vegas on cuts) – Bullet – DC Recordings (1998)
  12. Smokey Joe’s Dilemma – John Cameron – KPM Music / Be With Records (1972/2019)
  13. Ayo Ayo Nene – Mor Thiam – Jazzman (1972/2008)
  14. Chunkothy – Wagon Christ – Ninja Tune (2011)
  15. Crust – Flying Lotus – Warp (2021)
  16. The Long Tail – The NJE with Adrian Sherwood – Sartorial Records (2019)
  17. Coffee Cold – Galt MacDermot and his Mid Manhattan Rhythm Section – Kilmarnock (1966)
  18. Fantasia Pt. 1 – Lloyd Miller / The Heliocentrics – Strut (2010)
  19. Superwoman – Yesterday’s New Quintet – Stones Throw (2004)
  20. Mile High Swinger (ver. a) – Alan Hawkshaw – Themes International Music / Be With Records (1974/2018)
  21. Unicorn – Dizzy Gillespie & Lalo Schifrin – Pablo (1977)
  22. Treasure Island – Jessica Lauren – M.E.L.T. 2000 (2000)
  23. Cha Tatch Ka – Bernard Estardy (La Formule Du Baron) – CBS / Born Bad Records (1971/2018)
  24. Ritratto D’Autore (Moonstarr Remix) – Ennio Morricone – Compost Records (2003)
  25. Passarinho – Vasconcelos Sentimento – Far Out Recordings (2021)
  26. Creator SOS – Nightmares On Wax ft. Haile Supreme and Wolfgang Haffner – Warp (2021)
  27. Road Of The Lonely Ones – Madlib arranged by Kieran Hebden – Madlib Invazion (2021)

luv416

odd pop, rock 'n' roll
luv416 Fey

Fey

fey : fated to die (doomed), marked by a foreboding of death or calamity / able to see into the future (visionary), marked by an otherworldly air or attitude (crazy, touched) / excessively refined (precious), quaintly unconventional (campy)
image : Lewis Elliott

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Tracklist:
  1. Petals – Bibio – Warp (2016)
  2. Lorelai – Fleet Foxes – Sub Pop (2011)
  3. This Is The Way – Devendra Banhart – Young God Records (2004)
  4. Two Weeks – Grizzly Bear – Warp (2009)
  5. Terra Incognita – Atlas Sound – 4AD (2011)
  6. The Seer’s Tower – Sufjan Stevens – Asthmatic Kitty Records (2005)
  7. Black Holes In The Sand – Gravenhurst – Warp (2004)
  8. Red Yellow & Blue – Born Ruffians – Warp (2008)
  9. I Agree – The Ohsees – Rock Is Hell Records / Castle Face (2006/2019)
  10. Fever Dream – Iron & Wine – Sub Pop (2004)
  11. Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying – Belle And Sebastian – Jeepster Recordings / Matador (1996)
  12. Saint Simon – The Shins – Sub Pop (2003)
  13. Recycled Air – The Postal Service – Sub Pop (2004)

luv415

hip hop
luv415 Ill!

ill!

an ill mixtape of old skool hip hop jams.
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Tracklist:
  1. Time To Get Ill – Beastie Boys – Def Jam / Columbia (1986)
  2. You Can’t Win – The Brothers – B-Boy Records / LandSpeed Records (1987/2002)
  3. We Get Ill – Schoolly D – Schoolly D Records / Jive / RCA (1986/1987)
  4. Troopers – Coldcrush Brothers – B-Boy Records / Demon Records (1988/2020)
  5. Soul In The Hole – 3rd Bass – Def Jam / Columbia (1989)
  6. Cold Lampin With Flavor – Public Enemy – Def Jam / Columbia (1988)
  7. Break North – Ultramagnetic MC’s – Next Plateau Records (1988)
  8. Let’s Get Crazy – Slick Rick – Def Jam / Columbia (1988)
  9. Music For The Stetfully Insane – Stetsasonic – Tommy Boy (1988)
  10. Disseshowedo – Souls Of Mischief – Jive / Traffic Entertainment Group (1993/2010)
  11. Buggin’ Out – A Tribe Called Quest – Jive (1991)
  12. The Mudd Foot – Biz Markie – Cold Chillin’ (1989)
  13. Potholes In My Lawn – De La Soul – Tommy Boy (1988)
  14. Boy Who Cried Wolf – KMD – Elektra / Get On Down (1991/2021)
  15. Heat Mizer – Freestyle Fellowship – 4th & Broadway (1993)
  16. You Be Illin’ – Run-D.M.C. – Profile Records (1986)
  17. Who Stole My Last Piece Of Chicken? – Organized Konfusion – Hollywood BASIC (1991)
  18. Thank Youse – Del! The Funky Homosapien – Elektra (1993/2004)