The Love & The Music

As I journey through life, I imagine creating mixes as a backdrop for an array of environments and moments. Everything from dreaming at home in morning solitude to an afternoon workout. From a relaxed and intimate moment with a friend over tea to hosting a larger group for dinner. From groovin' at a cocktail lounge to the dance floor at the night club. From the journey back home to the bedroom. A soundtrack for life. This year in particular, I really enjoyed creating more chillout and lounge mixes. The Love & The Music continues to breathe new life and learn more about itself. For those of you who have been following this podcast for many years, and who are likely a little more accustomed to the funky house mixes, your patience has paid off. On the eve of a departure for some extended travel and adventure, we give you a pumpin' 2-hour follow-up to the 2010 original (which is by far the most downloaded episode of this podcast to date). I hope this will quench your thirst; it will be the last mix I post for some time now. Remember, this is not a mix of classic disco songs. Rather, these tracks are the seeds of the disco tree that have sprouted new life. They are the children and grandchildren of disco. Indeed they have a style and spirit all their own, yet their roots in disco are undeniable (to me at least). Disco is not dead, it continues to live through yet another generation of artists. In metaphorical fashion, I dedicate this mix to each of my 4 grandparents. "I know how much that means to me" Special thanks again to Aslisu who was the artist behind the original cover photo. It was just so perfect I had to use it again for Volume II. More of her art can be found here: https://tarcinrengi.deviantart.com/ or https://tarcinrengidrawings.deviantart.com/ Thank you to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop (iTunes, Beatport, Soundcloud, etc). TRACKLIST: 01 Tensnake - Love Sublime feat. Nile Rodgers & Fiora 02 Rabo & Snob - Everybody Knows It (Whiskey Disco 32) 03 The Silver Rider - Good Luvin' Baby (Editor's Kutz #6) 04 Else - Northway 05 Crazy P - The Hit 06 Patrick Alavi - How Much That Means To Me (Miguel Campbell Re-Edit) 07 Daft Punk - Get Lucky feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers 08 Tensnake - Coma Cat (Mark Knight Remix) 09 Boris Werner - Let's Boogie 10 Jayl Funk - Washed Car (Disco Rework) 11 Soul Revenger - Bad Girls (Vocal Mix) 12 Skingz - Take It Higher (Agent Stereo's Not Dead Remix) 13 DJ Zimmo & Shaunyboy - On The Floor 14 Sugarstarr - Hey Sunshine feat. Alexander (Antonio Giacca Remix) 15 Agent Stereo - Sexy Lady 16 Alex BPM - Hold Me Tight 17 Chocolate Puma - For Your Love 2011 18 Disco Freaks feat Rob Li - Take Me 2 The Sun (Freemasons 2009 Remix) 19 Rockefeller - Do It 2 Nite (Club Mix) 20 Stars on 45 - 45 (Addy Van Der Zwan Remix) 21 Discobump vs Triple X (XXX) - Discosound (David Jones Remix) 22 Louis La Roche - Sunshine Hotel 23 Jon Craig - Breakin Up 24 JL & Afterman - Everyman 25 Neon Cat - Love Me Right 26 Flanders - By My Side (Callea & Rispoli Vocal Club Mix) 27 Dimitri from Stoke on Trent (aka Paris) - I Wanna Be Your Lobster

I had the privilege of being asked to play at a Calgary wedding during cocktail hour this summer. This was great timing since I was just putting the final touches on a lounge mix I had been planning for several years. This was just the inspiration I needed to complete the mix and play live. The set was visioned as this subtle, uplifting background which kept the focus of the cocktail hour on guests connecting with each other. The music would not overpower the lively conversations happening in the room. There would be a vast array of instruments. An undercurrent of grooves would warm up the hips for the dance floor later on. Lyrics would be subtle; although they might captivate a select few. This mix is dedicated to the inspirational couple of the evening, Bik and Alisha. And to all friends and lovers connecting across the world amidst the ambient beat of sexy lounge music. Cover art on this mix provided by Seth Drallitoc. More of Seth’s photography can be found here: https://sethdrallitoc.deviantart.com/ Thank you to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop (iTunes, Beatport, Soundcloud, etc). Special thanks to Akshin Alizadeh and Mark Farina (with Mushroom Jazz) who find themselves on this mix multiple times. TRACKLIST: 01 Moontricks - Soul Baby 02 Guru Sax - People Can't Stop Chillin 03 Avalounge - Confessions On A Lounge Flow (Smooth Sax edit) 04 Orsten - Fleur Blanche 05 Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Take The L Train (To Brooklyn) 06 One Self - Bluebird (Instrumental Version) 07 Spice Girls - Last Time Lover 08 Akshin Alizadeh - Southern Man 09 Krishan - Har Ji feat Gurunam Singh (Liquid Mix) 10 Aim - Northwest 11 Monolog - Still Not A Player 12 Bennson - Can't Get Enough 13 DJ Drez - For What It's Worth feat Joey Lugassy (India Dub) 14 Fdel - Let It Go feat Rae 15 Akshin Alizadeh - Inner Struggle 16 Moontricks - Midnight Groove 17 Brooklyn Funk Essentials - Bop Hop 18 Emapea - Best Believe 19 Kero One - Groovin' 20 QSTN - Crawfish & Chips 21 Smoma - Give Me The Night 22 Sunner Soul - Body Boogie 23 Tommy Largo - It's The Beat 24 Akshin Alizadeh - Wash Away feat Chesqua 25 Jazz Spastiks - Amber Leaf 26 Marlena Shaw - Woman of the Ghetto (Akshin Alizadeh Remix) 27 Monolog - Creep feat Loyvie

As the leaves on the trees begin to change colours and the temperatures start to cool down over night here in Canada, we are reminded of the constant changing of the seasons and how this reflects our inner world. As the autumn season approaches slowly in Canada, we are encouraged to slow down and reflect. This mix is a musical backdrop created for relaxing and connecting with a friend or two. A follow-up mix from 2009's original Tea House Sessions. 'Dedicated to all the herbs and mushrooms that fill our tea cups with their medicine and wisdom. "A time will come when you won't notice where the time goes. Be honest with yourself, step back, head up, chest out…open" Custom cover art by Julian Tejada (who you might recognize from Tea House Vol I). More of Julian's photography can be found at http://www.procrasnow.com/ or on instagram @jc_tejada. JAAM! Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop. TRACKLIST: 01 Triangle Sun - Tonight 02 Spice Girls - 2 Become 1 03 Ben Onono - Small World 04 Nightmares on Wax - Soul Purpose 05 Kinobe - Slip Into Something More Comfortable 06 Oh Mercy - Let Me Go 07 Gelka - Soon 08 Lemon Jelly - Come 09 Ganga feat. Helle Chirholm - Hi-Fi Love 10 Boombox - Midnight on the Run 11 Afterlife - Sleazebag 12 Blank & Jones - City Lights (Relax Remix) 13 OneRepublic - Apologize (Cafe Buddha Del Mar Bar Remix) 14 Blank & Jones - Chilled Cream 15 Telepopmusik - Breathe 16 A Man Called Adam - Barefoot in the Head (Fug Remix) 17 Stonebridge feat. Therese - Put 'Em High (Claues Rosen Lounge Remix)

During this last year I have been called to create mixes that explore my edges; mixes that span many different genres. This mix really pushes on my edge for "darker" electronic music. I fell in love with Chillstep when I was first introduced to the sound; a perfect blend of beautiful vocals and deep, deep bass. With Chillstep, there also seems to have this subtle spirituality flowing throughout it as well. After all, it is the home to Alan Watts. This mix is dedicated to our friend Belle who brought Chillstep to us at a very important time. Music is a healer. "Spirituality is not the path of milk & honey; it's about going into the darkness to get to the light." - B. G. Rickhi Following what seems to be a trend in Chillstep album covers, I decided to use digital artwork. A huge thank you to Leroy Van Vliet for the beautiful cover, which I find to be so symbolic of the mix. More of Leroy's work can be found at http://leroyart.com/ or https://catbib.deviantart.com/ Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop. TRACKLIST: 01 Therese - Shed My Skin (Out of Sight Chill Mix) 02 Paloma Faith - Picking Up The Pieces (Ouch! Remix) 03 CMA - Caught In Our Thoughts 04 Jacoo - Waiting For You (feat. Madi Larson) 05 TwoThirds - Epiphany (Ghosts of Paraguay Remix) 06 Rameses B - Moonlight 07 Blackmill - Evil Beauty 08 Killigrew - Hurt 09 Blackmill - Let It Be (feat. Veela) 10 Blackmill - Miracle 11 AZEDIA - Something (Rameses B Remix) 12 The One Hundred - Break Me Down (Robsta & Oxide Remix) 13 Emancipator - First Snow (Ooah Remix) 14 Trifonic - Parks On Fire 15 Dubdiver - Dotted Diary 16 Edamame - Echinacea 17 Trifonic - Sooner or Later 18 KOAN Sound & ASA - This Time Around 19 Mitis - Mirags 20 Azari & III - Into The Night (Nocolas Jaar Remix)

With you is a 90min continuous yoga flow mix. The mix was imagined to work well for a 50, 60, 75 and 90 minute class. The mix begins and ends slow, with some heat in the middle. Long loops and enchanting grooves lay a subtle ambience for an inspired practice where the practitioner is encouraged to journey inward. Traditional yogic sounds are blended with a new age style of electronic music. Cycling from light and dark sounds, a spiritual path is reflected. My own spiritual journey has drawn me to blend First Nations teachings with Yoga; and so you will find that influence splashed in there as well. It is my hope that it will be a helpful backdrop to a meaningful experience on the mat for you or your students. This mix is dedicated to my wife Kimberly who first introduced me to yoga back in 2010, and to all the teachers that have helped me deepen my practice along the way. There are too many teachers to name individually - you know who you are. I've collected most of these songs from classes that were taught by all of you :) Namaste. Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop. TRACKLIST: 01 1 Giant Leap feat Baaba Maal - Dunya Salam 02 Niall - The Salmon 03 SaReGaMa feat Manish Vyas - Water 04 Sol Rising - Chill Swag 05 Jai Uttal - Dina Dayal 06 Snatam Kaur - Ong Namo (DJ Nartak & Five Seasons Remix) 07 Electus - Just Believe 08 Bonobo - Sapphire 09 Edamame - Birdsongs 10 Sean Mackey - You Are The Sun (Electus Remix) 11 Girish - Diamonds In The Sun (Omstep Remix) 12 Emancipator - First Snow (Ooah Remix) 13 Jon Hopkins - Circle 14 Tulku - Rahda Ramana 15 Govinda - Calm 16 Dj Drez - Eagle Feather Remix 17 Krishan feat. Jai-Jagdeesh - Invocation (Krishan Liquid Remix) 18 Manish Vyas - Tumi Bhaja Re Mana 19 Jon Hopkins - Immunity

Most of these mixes stir in the imagination for years before their songs bond together to form something complete. But this set of tunes seemed to coalesce out from nowhere, seemingly from the ether itself in a strangely quick and unexpected way. Music that lays a gentle and inspiring background for any journey. Maybe a physical experience of endurance or strength. Or maybe a nonphysical exploration of your inner landscape, riding on the back of your turtle totem into the far edges of the sea and your imagination. In a subtle way there was a teaching that came with this mix; to remember how important integration and reflection is with every journey. If we continue to forget to make time and space to integrate, then integration becomes the great odyssey. Inspirational cover art of the Harvest Moon by Patrick Latter. More of Patrick's photography can be found at http://www.hikingphoto.com/ or on instagram @patricklatter. Special thanks to all artists featured below. If you enjoy any song in particular, please support the artist and purchase the track through the artist's online shop. TRACKLIST: 01 Liquid Memoirs - Escape 02 Project - Sadness 03 Bombay Dub Orchestra - Feel (Thievery Corporation Remix) 04 Beat Foundation - My Freedom 05 Manyus Joan Eta - Space Life 06 Coastline - Adriatic Sea (Milews remix) 07 Tom Day & Monsoonsiren - Elegiac 08 Glide & Swerve - Y Mor 09 Rob D - Clubbed to Death 10 Mylo - Valley of the Dolls 11 Thievery Corporation - Satyam Shivam Sundaram (Govinda Remix) 12 Mylo - Emotion 98.6 13 Erik De Koning - Dream Flight (Chill Master) 14 Lamb - Angelica

Over the years I've had this subtle feeling that these mixes make themselves. The more I can step out of the way and let the mix reveal itself, the more unexpected it becomes. Slowly, it becomes in focus. This mix in particular tested my patience more than any other. Certain songs make up the seeds of the mix, and they provide the foundation from which other songs coalesce. Some of the seeds for this mix have been waiting patiently for nearly 15 years. As I listen I feel mixed emotions: deep, dark and changing like the ocean. Some have been buried and long forgotten, they begin to rise slowly to the surface as I focus my awareness into them. There is this quality of roughness around the edges, like waves crashing into rocky shores. I ask for forgiveness. "Colours come and colours go, summer sun and winter snow" Special thanks to Lukas Sowada for the inspired cover photography. I found this shot in particular really captured the feeling of the mix. You can check out more of his work at: http://www.lukassowada.com http://lukassowadaphotography.tumblr.com/ TRACKLIST: 01 Art Of Shades - All Away (feat Soukaina) 02 Atrium - How To Pray (Lounge Hotel Cafe Costes Remix) 03 Ida Corr - In The Name of Love (Shazz Man Lounge Remix) 04 Groove Armada - Think Twice 05 Gary B - Lead Me Home 06 Julien Dore - Paris-Seychelles 07 Bent - Magic Love 08 Coere De Pirate - Wicked Games (Daniele Di Martino Remix) 09 Blonde Redheadl - Silently 10 Tube & Berger - Kleines Traumparadies 11 Fifty Shades Darker - I Don't Wanna Live (as made famous by ZAYN and Taylor Swift) 12 Kaskade - Sometimes (Late Night Alumni Remix) 13 Klrx & Kaj - Empathy 14 The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Alto Remix) 15 Massive Attack - Live With Me 16 Silversun Pickups - Three Seed 17 Thievery Corporation - Until The Morning 18 Boozoo Bajou - Way Down (feat Ben Weaver) 19 Snow Patrol - Run 20 Malcolm Mclaren - About Her 21 Smoove & Turrell - Without You

PART 2 | Just Lockin' Up The Groove 'Cuz this kinda love is a once in a lifetime groove. TRACKLIST: 01 Coleman Brothers - All At Sea (Adani and Woolf Remix) 02 Shura - Touch 03 Purple Avenue - Love & Sex & Magic 04 Deep 'n Pure - R We Ever Gonna Be 05 Jerome Isma-Ae - Underwater Love 06 Orkidea - Beautiful 07 Bedroom Lullaby - Kisses In The Rain 08 Dezarate -La Noche 09 Mimi Page - Always & Forever (Yinyues Remix) 10 Cicada - Elle Et Moi 11 Crazy Penis - You've Lost That Feeling 12 Omega 3 - Sounds Familiar 13 Sebastian Tellier - La Ritournelle 14 The Coastline Band - Alone With You 15 Cabral, Marcos & Shux - Lifetime Groove 16 Loui & Scibi - Don't Lie (Satin Jackets Remix) Cover artwork by Bibibot http://bathedinyourblood.deviantart.com/

PART 1 | After Dark Happy Valentines Day TRACKLIST: 01 Telepathics - Oceans (Woolookologie Remix) 02 Mari Bonie - Gula Gula 03 Coleman Brothers - All At Sea (Adani and Woolf Remix) 04 Max Melvin - Whatever 05 Bedroom Affairs - Love Lounge (Erotic Escapades Remix) 06 Bonobo - Jets 07 Cathy Battistessa - Speck of Gold 08 Flam - Monsoon 09 Late Night Alumni - Eros 10 Essay & Stumbleine - Rhiannon 11 Music on Canvas feat. Tabitha - Upside Down 12 Afterlife - Smooch 13 Cataldo feat. Karl Frierson - Only You 14 Edamame - I Need 15 Tenishia - Burning From The Inside (Frozen Remix) 16 Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious Cover artwork by Bibibot http://bathedinyourblood.deviantart.com/

Winter is represented by the medicine wheel direction of North and the colour white. In Ayurveda, winter is represented by the Kapha dosha. More than anytime during the year, winter calls us to slow down, rest and dream. This mix was designed to help bring your awareness inward; from your ordinary state of being to the non-ordinary, from consensual reality to non-consensual, from time to nature's pulse, from movement to stillness, from a solid to a liquid. This mix can be a helpful backdrop for meditation, art, restorative or yin yoga, massage tables, float tanks and especially afternoon dreaming. In 2014, I attended my first yoga nidra workshop. During this class with well over 50 people, I drifted into sleep. I awoke right at the end of class feeling rested and relaxed, but also quite surprised that I actually feel asleep. I later found out through further practice that this is quite normal. The class taught by Giselle Mari was titled From a Solid to a Liquid. My experience during this class planted the inspirational seed for this mix, which has been growing from that day. TRACKLIST: 01 Jakatta - American Dream (Intro) 02 Maxence Cyrin - Where Is My Mind 03 Piano Jukebox - Take Over Control (Instrumental) 04 Yo La Tengo - Green Arrow 05 Bachan Kaur - Being Nothing 06 Anugama - Shamanic Dream 07 A Dancing Beggar - Returning 08 Kirk Monteux - The Full Moon 09 Peter Jack Rainbird - Unravel 10 John Williams - Granny Wendy 11 Enzo - Blue Mountain 12 Kisnou - My Love 13 Goldmund - Threnody 14 The Gaudan Project - Odyssey (Acoustic) 15 Brian Eno - Always Returning 16 Yo La Tengo - Ashley 17 Brian Eno - Unfamiliar Wind (Leeks Hills) 18 Amani of Desert Dwellers - Excerpt from Australia Eclipse Yoga Class 1 19 The Monroe Institute - Excerpt from Dawn Mountain For Jackson "Not all those who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien Cover artwork by Portland's Danny Fernandez