Category Archives: electronic listening music

luv123

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
Tracklist:
  1. Little Fluffy Clouds – The Orb – Wau! Mr. Modo Records / Island (1991) > buy link
  2. Cantamilla (Broadcast Standard) – Tranquility Bass – Exist Dance (1994) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  6. Higher Than The Sun – Primal Scream – Creation Records (1991) > buy link
  7. Papua New Guinea (Dumb Child Of Q Mix) – The Future Sound Of London – Jumpin’ & Pumpin’ (1992) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  13. Crazy (Acoustic Version) – Seal – ZTT Records (1990) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  23. Dreams (7″ Version) – Gabrielle – Go! Discs (1993) > buy link

luv010

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
Tracklist:
  1. Set It Off – Strafe – Jus Born Records (1984) > buy link
  2. Therapy – Cause 4 Concern- Idioma (2001)
  3. Horse With No Name – Black Lodge – Mo Wax (2001)
  4. White Horse – Laid Back – Sire (1983) > buy link
  5. Yeah You (Robert’s Dub 2) – The Step – Warp (1991)
  6. World In My Eyes (Dub In My Eyes) – Depeche Mode – Mute (1990) > buy link
  7. DiddyMouseDid – Plaid – Warp (2002) > buy link
  8. Beacon – Pilote – Certificate 18 (2001)
  9. Air Doom – Manitoba – Leaf (2003) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  13. The Goblin – Depth Charge – DC Recordings (2000) > buy link
  14. Koax (Ellen Allien RMX) – Apparat – Bpitch Control (2003) > buy link
  15. Electric Kingdom (instrumental – dub version) – Twilight 22 – Vanguard (1983)
  16. My Time Is Running Out – The Juan Maclean – DFA (2002) > buy link
  17. Tour De France (remix) – Kraftwerk – Warner Bros. (1983)
  18. excerpt from Asteroids – John Braden – Kid Stuff (1982)

luv005

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 : ?
Tracklist:
  1. Amalia’s Mode – As One – Mo Wax (1997)
  2. Slip (Mix By While) – While – Chocolate Industries (2000) > buy link
  3. Angels Go Bald : Too (Two Lone Swordsmen Mix 1) – Howie B – Polydor (1997)
  4. Angry Dolphin – Plaid – Clear / Warp (1995/2000) > buy link
  5. Nursery Rhyme – Raymond Scott – Epic / Basta (1964/1999) > buy link
  6. Deal Widda Kaze (Cold Fusion Mafia Mix) – Matt Diamond – Moving Target Recordings (2003)
  7. Some Other Level – Andrea Parker – Mo Wax (1998) > buy link
  8. Oxbow Lakes (Sabres Of Paradise No. 1 Mix) – Orb – Island (1995)
  9. Sick Dog Try To Speak – Mr. Oizo – F Communications (1999) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  13. Fear (Headman Mix) – Ghost Cauldron – Relish Records (2002)
  14. Electro-Exotic 1 – J. Matthews – Lo Recordings (2001) > buy link
  15. Bureau Grotesque – Jean-Michel – Eleganz (2000) > buy link
  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

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

luv099

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.
Tracklist:
  1. Thrill – Soofle – FNAC (1993)
  2. Moov (Long Version) – François K – Wave Music (1995 /2002) > buy link
  3. Boy, You Know What You Are – Esoterica – Elusive Records (2001)
  4. Uno – Matias Aguayo – Soul Jazz (2007) > buy link
  5. Eau d’Erik – Doctor Rockit – Lifelike (2000) > buy link
  6. Instamatic – Norken – Numbers (1998)
  7. The Thief That Stole My Sad Days (Ya Blessin Me) – Moodyman – Peacefrog Records (2000) > buy link
  8. track 1, side A – Scuba – Ovum Recordings (1995)
  9. Endeavour – Falty DL – Planet Mu (2010) > buy link
  10. Resolved – Morgan Geist – Clear (1997) > buy link
  11. Unde – Duoteque – Leftroom Records (2006) > buy link
  12. Flossie Wears Paco And Ralph – Two Lone Swordsmen – Emissions Audio Output (1996) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  17. Echoes and Vibes – Marcus Turcotte – DNH Recordings (1994)
  18. Pod – Spacetime Continuum – Astralwerks (1996)

luv121

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
Tracklist:
  1. intro from “2112” : I. Overture – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  4. Don’t Cry Baby (Koushik remix instrumental) – The Free Design – Light In The Attic (2005) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  8. Rockstar – Z-Trip – Bomb Hip-Hop Records (1997) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  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) > buy link
  21. Shopliftin’ Gabba – Shitmat – Planet Mu (2003) > buy link
  22. Angel Of Theft – Player – Jef Am Recordings (2004)
  23. outro from “2112” : VII. Grand Finale – Rush – Anthem (1977) > buy link

luv122

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

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

luv095

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

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

luv092

Impure Trance

a collection of electronic melodies that recall the haunting beauty of a far off mixtape lost in the land of nod.
Tracklist:
  1. The Silicon Garden (Flymocut) (Redcell Hydratyion Therapy) – B12 – Warp (1996) > buy link
  2. excerpt from From A Bum Trip To… “The Trip Beyond” – Brian Rudd – Trip Beyond Records (1971)
  3. Hergly Bergly (Less Mad Andy Mix) – ISAN vs. Solvent – Suction (2001)
  4. Amazon – Hawke – Moonshine Music (1994)
  5. Stack On Rat – Minotaur Shock – Melodic (2000) > buy link
  6. Alpha 1999 (Delta Reformed by Pentatonik) – The Higher Intelligence Agency – Beyond Records (1994)
  7. Snowflake – Bauri – Neo Ouija (2002) > buy link
  8. AFX Acid 04 – AFX – Rephlex (2005)
  9. De-Orbit – Speedy J – Plus 8 Records (1991) > buy link
  10. Entresol – Sun Electric – Apollo (1998)
  11. Angel Echoes (Jon Hopkins Remix) – Four Tet – Domino Recordings (2010) > buy link
  12. excerpt from Change and the Dynamic Organization – Dr. Warren Bennis – ACRES Group (1967)
  13. Yip – +one – Defocus (2000) > buy link
  14. RS 364C – Beaumont Hannant – General Production Recordings (1995)
  15. Ersatz – Fischerspooner – International Deejay Gigolo Records (2001) > buy link
  16. Kompagna (Zandic Mix) – The Orb – Kompakt (2005) > buy link
  17. excerpt from The Basic Principles of Kreskin’s ESP – Shelby S. Singleton, Jr. – SSS International (1967)
  18. Be True (Burial Remix) – Commix – Metalheadz (2010) > buy link
  19. ??? – Andihart – Andihart (????)
  20. Ladyburst – Plaid – Warp (1997) > buy link
  21. Channels – Bulbs – Important Records (2009)
  22. Grand Piano – Global Goon – Rephlex (1998)