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luv453 At The End Of Your Rope

At The End Of Your Rope

music, and all art in general, is a way of conveying feelings, emotions and ideas that are too complex to explain with just the basics of communication offered by language. we survive by using all our senses in tandem to help us understand and navigate our surroundings. sometimes we use our collective senses to protect us from the beasts that hunt us but other times we use the information to help those around us that are suffering. music connects people on a deeper level and reassures us that we are not alone in our thoughts and in the world. the intangible communication that comes from art provides a much needed connection. music has always been there for me when i have been at the end of my rope. i share these mixtapes in the hope that music is there for others when they are at the end of theirs.
image : a still from Frederico Fellini‘s
Tracklist:
  1. Ready For Duty – Ape School – Hometapes (2012)
  2. Holiday – Teebs ft. Jonti – Brainfeeder (2014)
  3. Ofrenda-Flanger-Ego-à Gogo – Of Montreal – Polyvinyl Record Company (2022)
  4. Whirlpool – Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Domino (2022)
  5. The Wilhelm Scream – James Blake – Atlas Recordings (2011)
  6. Tales From The Trash Stratum – Oneohtrix Point Never & Elizabeth Fraser – Warp (2021)
  7. Krumville – Oneohtrix Point Never ft. Xiu Xiu, Lee Ranaldo & Nathan Salon – Warp (2023)
  8. Miles Away – Yo La Tengo – Matador (2022)
  9. She’s Not – Lee Gamble – Hyperdub (2023)
  10. Light & Grace – Schneider TM – Editions Mego (2021)
  11. Magicians From Baltimore – Animal Collective – Domino (2023)
  12. Ship – The Notwist ft. Saya – Morr Music (2020)
  13. Dreams – Dntel ft. Mystic Chords Of Memory – Sub Pop (2007)
  14. Enough – Fred again… & Brian Eno – Text Records (2023)

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luv452 Barry's Bonds

Barry’s Bonds

between 1962 and 1987 John Barry scored 11 movies from the James Bond canon of suspenseful spy flicks based on Ian Fleming’s novels from the fifties and sixties. even though ‘The James Bond Theme’ was originally written by Monty Norman, it is John Barry’s arrangement that is seared into our collective unconscious. having scored much of the franchise’s output over the first 3 decades (spanning 4 different actors portraying Secret Agent 007) John Barry’s work has left an indelible mark on Hollywood. this mix showcases music from all of the James Bond films John Barry scored, plus a few related extras, and loosely follows the “Bond Formula” (the general plot structure most of the movies follow).
image : from the cover of the Ian Fleming novel You Only Live Twice
Tracklist:
  1. The James Bond Theme (from Dr. No) – The John Barry Orchestra – United Artists Records / Easy Action (1962/2014)
  2. Goldfinger (instrumental Version) (from Goldfinger) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1964)
  3. May Day Jumps (from A View To A Kill) – John Barry – Capitol (1985)
  4. Diamonds Ar Forever (from Diamonds Are Forever) – John Barry ft. Shirley Bassey – United Artists Records (1971)
  5. Capsule In Space (from You Only Live Twice) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1967)
  6. This Never Happened To The Other Fella (from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1969)
  7. Bond Meets Stacey (A View To A Kill) (from A View To A Kill) – John Barry – Capitol (1985)
  8. Arrival At The Island Of Octopussy (from Octopussy) – John Barry – A&M (1983)
  9. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – John Barry – Columbia (1970)
  10. Hercules Takes Off (from The Living Daylights) – John Barry and Paul O’Duffy – Warner Bros. (1987)
  11. Bond Arrives In Rio And Boat Chase (from Moonraker) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1979)
  12. Let’s Go Get ‘Em (from The Man With The Golden Gun) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1974)
  13. 007 And Counting (from Diamonds Are Forever) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1971)
  14. Bond Below Disco Volante (from Thunderball) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1965)
  15. 007 Takes The Lektor (from From Russia With Love) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1963)
  16. Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (from Thunderball) – John Barry – United Artists Records (1965)
  17. You Only Live Twice – End Title (from You Only Live Twice) – John Barry ft. Nancy Sinatra – United Artists Records (1967)
  18. The James Bond Theme – The John Barry Seven And Orchestra – Columbia / EMI (1962/1979)

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luv451 Rocky Road

Rocky Road

in a vain attempt to keep 2024 as chill as possible here is a deep mix of reggae and dub to keep us unshaken while we’re out on this rocky road. in a world of catch-22 you can always rely on luv for a peace of mind.
image : R. U. Reddy
Tracklist:
  1. A Reasoning – Creation Rebel – Cherry Red / Lantern Records (1982/2022)
  2. Young Generation – Prince Far I – Joe Gibbs Record Globe / VP Records / 17 North Parade (1977/2023)
  3. The Children Rise – Earl 16 with The Heptones – Satiera Records /Trench Town Records (????/2002)
  4. Touching The President – Tall T. and The Touchers – Splash / Flashforward (1972/2002)
  5. Are You Sure? – Silvertones – Black Art Records / Trojan Records / Antarctica Starts Here (1973/2022)
  6. Quantum Physics Revisited – Scientist – Real Authentic Sound / Tafari Records (2000/2023)
  7. Brotherly Love – Henrick Nicholson / Lee Perry – Seven Leaves Records / Pressure Sounds (1978/2021)
  8. Truthful Dub – U-Roy – Sound System Records (1976/2021)
  9. Shupe Dub – Boris Gardiner Happening – Now-Again Records (????/2022)
  10. Mr. Bassie – Horace Andy – On-U Sound (2022)
  11. Vegetable Matter – Singers & Players – On-U Sound / Cherry Red / Lantern Records (1984/2023)
  12. Park Lane Special – Augustus Pablo – Pablo International / Nature Sounds (1978/2023)
  13. Buck Town Corner – The Jay Tees – Studio One / Soul Jazz (1980/2022)
  14. Viego – Tapper Zukie – Count Shelly / Lantern Records (1973/2023)
  15. Anti-Christ – Yabby You & The Prophets – Micron Music Limited / Pressure Sounds (1975/2021)
  16. Samia – Count Ossie and The Mystic Revelation of Rastafari – Right On / New Dimensions / Soul Jazz (1971/2023)

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luv450 Luv Language

Luv Language

pulsing electronic music that makes robots rock.
sharing music is a love language.
image : Ginsing Harry
Tracklist:
  1. You Are In A Clearing – James Holden – Border Community (2023)
  2. Metro Esc – Global Goon – Central Processing Unit (2023)
  3. Benbut – Polygonia, Popp – Squama (2023)
  4. Wolves Don’t Chase Hope (They Chase Rabbits) – W.R.F. – Facility 4 (2023)
  5. BBC Beach – Shit And Shine – The State51 Conspiracy (2023)
  6. Houzz 13 – μ-Ziq – Balmat (2023)
  7. Swell | Repeat (Renato Ratier Remix) – youANDme – Rotary Cocktail Recordings (2023)
  8. Modernation – Isolée – Resort Island (2023)
  9. Aquatrance – Eomac – Emika Records (2023)
  10. Wick And Wax – Barker – Smalltown Supersound (2023)
  11. Pulse II – Peverelist – Livity Sound (2023)
  12. King Cobra – Böhm – Eudemonia (2023)
  13. Zin2 Test5 – Aphex Twin – Warp (2023)
  14. Reform – LNS & DJ Sotofett – Tresor (2023)
  15. Arles – Tin Man – Bureau B (2023)
  16. Neon Harmonies – Oscean – Tresor (2023)
  17. Long Ago – Nondi_ – Planet Mu (2023)
  18. Lagrange Point – Kode9 – Hyperdub (2023)
  19. DntSayMuch – No Nation – Banoffee Pies (2023)
  20. Lost In Da Jungle – DJ Manny – Planet Mu (2023)
  21. Ignite – Meemo Comma – Planet Mu (2023)
  22. Duality – Jlin – Planet Mu (2023)

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luv449 Streetlife Entropy

Streetlife Entropy

here’s a musty mixtape of sixties & seventies relics from your grand-dad’s basement collection. where electric guitarists do what they do best, let loose on endless groovy jams. a blend of funk, jazz, rock and blues that maybe Pop’s would have dug.
image : Brian Hagiwara + time
Tracklist:
  1. The Funky Waltz – The Eleventh House with Larry Coryell – Vanguard (1974)
  2. What About It? – Eddie Hazel – Warner Bros. / Be With Records (1977/2016)
  3. Midnight Sun – Harvey Mandel – Janus Records (1971)
  4. Chicken Fat – Mel Brown – Impulse! (1967/2023)
  5. Ride, Sally, Ride – Dennis Coffey – Sussex (1972)
  6. Do It Now, Worry About It Later – Clifford Coulter – Impulse! / ABC Records (1972)
  7. Chunga’s Revenge (Basement Version) – Frank Zappa – Zappa Records / UMe (1970/2023)
  8. Binky’s Beam – John McLaughlin – Polydor (1972)
  9. Shape Of Things To Come – George Benson – A&M / CTI Records (1968)
  10. Crying Blue Rain – Jimi Hendrix – Experience Hendrix / Legacy (1969/2010)
  11. De Blooz – Howard Roberts – Impulse! / ABC Records (1971)
  12. A Day In The Life – Grant Green – Blue Note (1970/2023)

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luv448 A Luv Supreme

A Luv Supreme

a raggedy mix of deep uplifting house music that tugs on strains of jazz, gospel and pop; dragging them across the dancefloor and dropping them at our feet.
photo : the satellite of luv
Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from The Music Is Like A Mirror – Sun Ra – Norton Records (2013)
  2. M.E.A.N.D.N.J.B. – Moodymann – Peacefrog Records (1998)
  3. Yeah… (Tribal Inflection Mix) – Oscar G. presents Tilt – One Records (1992)
  4. Mangroove – Isolée – Maeve (2017)
  5. Do It Your Way – Mood II Swing – Groove On (1996)
  6. Citizen Kane (Ron Trent Vocal Remix) – Nightmares On Wax ft. Mozez – Warp (2017)
  7. Space And Time – Heaven & Earth – Prescription (1995)
  8. Solo (untitled remix 2) – Prince – Color Purple (1994)
  9. untitled from side B, track 1 on 12” KMS 054 – Ron & Chez D – KMS (1994)
  10. Tripping Among The Stars (Still Trippin’) – Derrick Carter’s Sound Patrol Orchestra – Organico (1997)
  11. Save The Bluebird – Timeline ft. Jon Dixon & De’Sean Jones – Underground Resistance (2011)
  12. I Rise (François K Journey Vocal) – Emilie Nana– Compost Records (2018)
  13. Tribal Sessions (Brothers’ Tribe Mix) – Brothers’ Vibe – On Track Records (1996)
  14. It’s All Right (House Mix) – Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge – D.J. International Records (1987)
  15. A Love Supreme (Skinnerbox Edit) – John Coltrane – Darkroom Dubs (2014)

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luv447 liminalanimil

liminalanimil

you are stuck in the middle. nothing before you, nothing behind you and a vast emptiness on either side. time has become ambiguous. you have become the liminalanimil.
photo : Richy Wainhall
Tracklist:
  1. … On Reflection (Four) – William Basinski & Janek Schaefer – Temporary Residence (2022)
  2. Artefact 3 – Paul Cousins – Castles In Space (2022)
  3. Vast Landscape – Future Sound Of London – fsoldigital.com (2014)
  4. Lies – King Midas Sound – Cosmo Rhythmatic (2019)
  5. State Forest – Burial – Hyperdub (2019)
  6. Night Life In Twin Peaks – Angelo Badalamenti – Warner Bros. (1990)
  7. Transient Scratch – We™ – Asphodel (1996)
  8. Airtribe Meets The Dream Ghost – Steve Roach – Fortuna Records / Telephone Explosion Records (1988/2018)
  9. Moonquake – The New Obsolescents – Castles In Space (2021)
  10. Elevator Down – Disconscious – Tinnitus Records / Mental Groove Records / Musique Pour La Danse (2013/2023)
  11. Catchy DAAD – Oval – Mille Plateaux (1994)
  12. You Could Feel The Sky – Boards Of Canada – Warp (2002)
  13. excerpt from side B of the Eraserhead Original SoundtrackDavid Lynch & Alan R. Splet – I.R.S. Records (1982)
  14. Persistent Repetition Of Phrases – The Caretaker – Install / History Always Favours The Winners (2008/2023)

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luv446 The Fading Sun

The Fading Sun

prerequisite autumnal melancholia from folk singers and guitar pickers to compliment the fading sun.
image : Hector & Holly
Tracklist:
  1. Where Have All The Summers Gone – Ben Chasny – Drag City / KPM Main Series (2021)
  2. The Us Beneath – Fog – Lex Records (2006)
  3. Lampshade – Beck – Fingerpaint Records (1994)
  4. Sweet Mantra – Daniel Hecht – Dragon’s Egg Productions / Morning Trip (1973/2020)
  5. Do You Have My Money? – Flanafi – Boiled Records (2020)
  6. Cosmia – Joanna Newsom – Drag City (2007)
  7. Grand Union Canal – Gravenhurst – Warp (2007)
  8. The Black Light – Calexico – Quarterstick Records (1998)
  9. Buzzard Blues – Scott Key – Blivet Music / Lion Productions (1976/2013)
  10. Appalachian Death Sigh – Bill Fox – Cherry Pop Records / spinArt Records / Scat Records (1997/2021)
  11. Mona Ray – Leo Kottke – Private Music (1989)
  12. Everyone’s Summer Of ‘95 – Iron & Wine – Black Cricket Recording Co. (2015)
  13. I Wasn’t Dreaming – Hayden Pedigo – Mexican Summer (2021)
  14. The Body Breaks – Devendra Banhart – Young Gods Records (2004)
  15. Song – John Fahey – Reprise Records (1972)

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luv445 Rounded Third

Rounded Third

a sweet soul & vocal jazz combo as we round third and head for home.
photo : By Cowlie
Tracklist:
  1. September Song – James Brown with the Louie Bellson Orchestra conducted by Oliver Nelson – King Records / Verve (1970/2023)
  2. Even When You Cry – Jackie Wilson & Count Basie – Brunswick / Demon Records (1968/2020)
  3. Let The Good Times Roll – Ray Charles – Impulse! / Wax Time (1961/2011)
  4. Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Nina Simone – Philips / Verve (1967/2015)
  5. Baltimore Oriole – Lorez Alexandria – Argo / Soul Jazz (1963/2004)
  6. I’m Aware Of The Animal Within Me – Horace Silver Sextet ft. Salome Bey – Blue Note (1972)
  7. You’re Mine You – Carmen McRae – Groove Merchant / Pickwick Records (1974/1978)
  8. Fever – Earl Grant – Decca (1957/1986)
  9. Me Tienes Loco (Hip, Cool And Groovy) – Bobby Matos And The Combo Conquistadores – Philips / Cubop (1968/1997)
  10. Compared To What – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1969)
  11. Headless Heroes – Eugene McDaniels – Atlantic (1971)
  12. Concrete Jungle – The 3 Pieces – Fantasy (1975)
  13. Carry On Brother – Eddie Harris & Les McCann – Atlantic (1971)
  14. Cycles – Della Reese – AVCO Embassy (1970)
  15. Pot Licka – Dizzy Gillespie – Tribute Records (1969)

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luv444 Electricity Gardens In Bloom

Electricity Gardens In Bloom

on the way to prepare the 13th anniversary mixtape for dj luv’s records i heard this amazing Squarepusher track off in the distance. following it i soon found myself in a fertile section of The Record Canyon where i carefully selected 13 tracks from the Warp Records catalog found there. this audio bouquet serves as a luvly keepsake of the journey taken that summer afternoon as well as a perfectly enjoyable 13th anniversary mixtape. thanks for listening.
photo : Ernie Hearst
Tracklist:
  1. Hello Meow – Squarepusher – Warp (2006)
  2. Ops – Plaid – Warp (2019)
  3. Neuflex (Decal Remix) – Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (2001)
  4. Wabby Legs – AFX – Warp (1995)
  5. Untitled [SAW 2 CD1 Track 1] (Four Tet Remix) – Aphex Twin – Warp (1999)
  6. Orange Romeda – Boards Of Canada – Warp (1998)
  7. Shove Piggy Shove – LFO – Warp (1996)
  8. Adozenaday – Brothomstates – Warp (2001)
  9. Dimension Intrusion – Fuse – Plus 8 Records / Warp (1993)
  10. Eutow – Autechre – Warp (1995)
  11. The FUN Equations – Speedy J – Plus 8 Records / Warp (1995)
  12. Scriptures – B12 (Redcell) – Warp (1996)
  13. The Feeling (Of Warmth & Beauty) – Richard H. Kirk – Warp (1994)