From my earliest exposure to dance music I was transformed. It took me to new places. Gave me new emotions. Something music hadn't done up to that point. I wanted to know more than just dancing, fun as it was. The cult of the DJ intrigued me, specifically blending two songs to make one. Being able to control the emotions of the dance floor. Twisting and shaping the vibe. It appealed immediately. After finding my way to a neighbours set up and discovering artists, labels, and genres. I started to hear about a chap selling "imports" from his house. The US garage as it was called then was mysterious. It was exciting. it was expensive.
A few years later I moved to Northampton and walking into Vinyl underground on that first occasion was, strange to say the least. Marching through a few floors of sofas and furniture, I wondered if I'd made it to the right place. When I got to the top floor everything made sense.
My musical journey was about to take an exciting turn, the foundations had been laid with the neighbours set up but here was a shop that seemed to sell all the tunes I needed and the tunes I didn't know I needed.
VU helped to create an attitude to DJing that has never left my sets. The desire to build a mood and create an emotional connection.
The music that I bought in those early years has absolutely stood the test of time and I wanted to do a "best of" set for this mix. However that would've ended up being a few days long, so I concentrated on creating a vibe. Something Aidy and the VU lads have nurtured over the years in the records they've pushed. Weaving an emotional feel through a set and creating a mood. Getting lost in rhythms and chords and building a connection with the listener. An evolving thing, not just big bangers.
This mix is a burner and rewards the listener who commits.
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Track list
Mr G - Find Love (ambient mix) // Phoenix G
Scott Grooves - Opening Report // SJ
Khotin - Mornings || // Khotin Industries
Martin T - Pour L'Echaffaud // Alelah Records
Brijean - Crushing On You // Not On Label
Colcutter - Agama // On The Corner
RKLS - Hours Go By // r2 Records
Moonstarr - C Minus Particles // Public Transit Recordings
Passport - Cool Captain Rendesvu // No Acting Vibes
Tom Ellis - Ruby Kiss // Not On Label
Tom Ellis - Select Reject // Not On Label
Ian Fink - Living Room On Elmhurst // Not On Label
Adam Stromsdedt - Hope This Helps // Gestalt Records
DJ QU & JM Frias - Future // Strength Music Recordings
Urulu - Quadrant Beat // Saft
Central - Political Dance // Dekmantel
Manuel Tur - Sun Collector // Spaced Repetitions
Neue Graffik - Chateau Rouge // Le Petit Zoo
The Paradox feat Jeff Mills - Super Solid // Axis
Chris Gray - Sweetness You Bring // Deep4Life
Amir Alexander - Love Notes To Brooklyn // Smallville Records
Move D - Sun Un Bateau Avec Eric // Uzuri Records
Nortasun - Untilted 3 // Saft
Jon Easley - Lemon & Lime // Rush Hour
Urulu - Romance Track // Saft
RT Sound Factor - 7th Heaven // Electric Blue
LK - I Know I Know // Trax Underground
Zopelar - Night Rider (Felipe Gordan mix) // Phonogramme
Khotin - Air Theme // Khotin Industries
Cheers
4c (Lee
