What’s up boys and girls, Robert Oleysyck here, and welcome to episode 73 of the Feel Sessions, this time, with some fresh beats and underground vibes.

You know when you hear a new song, and it just immediately grabs you and just pushes your hot button? That’s how I felt when I heard “It Makes You Forget” by Peggy Gou, a Berlin based Korean DJ and producer (YAY!)

There’s just something about this track that I can’t get enough of… I mean, it just has everything… it’s groovy, it’s percussive, it’s dreamy, it has drive and emotion, it has a DOPE female Brazilian vocal that’s just so hot and sexy, AND a hint of acid? Faaack. … it’s a perfect combo!

Anyway, you’ll hear it about halfway through the mix, followed up by “Ultimatum,” Disclosure’s latest, a vibey track with an AfroTribal twist and some juicy Rhodes organs. HOT

And then, it’s the latest from Audiojack, with his remix of Made by Pete called “So Long,” with a ridiculously haunting vocal by Jem Cooke.

As if that wasn’t enough, it’s the new hotness by Ferreck Dawn & Robosonic, “In My Arms” with infectious piano and vocal loops.

Dang, I can listen to this grouping of tracks back to back on repeat all day.

Plus, we’ll hear a moody ditty from Little Dragon, a Kraftwerk remake by Joey Negro, Kevin Yost, and some flashbacks by Maceo Plex, Tiga, Audion, Solomun, Depeche Mode, Eric Prydz, and a Radiohead remix by Gigamesh.

DID YOU JUST SAY RADIOHEAD? yup.



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Up first, it’s the club mix of Ben Pearce, “What I Might Do” right now, on The Feel Sessions.
As always, I hope you all find some joy, love, and inspiration.

Ben Pearce - What I Might Do (Club Mix),
Little Dragon - Little Man (Dead Blonde Remix),
Joey Negro - It’s More Fun To Compute,
Ray Okpara - Satin Curtain (Kevin Yost Remix),
Miguel Migs f. Bebel Gilberto - Zuzu,
Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget (Itgehane),
Disclosure f. Fatoumata Diawara - Ultimatum,
Made By Pete f. Jem Cooke - So Long (Audiojack Remix),
Ferric Dawn & Robosonic - In My Arms,
Martin Dawson f. Nichols Ryan Grant - Think About It (Maceo Plex Remix),
Tiga vs. Audion - Let’s Go Dancing (Solomun Remix),
Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place (Gigamesh Discotech Remix),
Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down (Eric Prydz Remix),
Moby - Go (end sample)

The Feel Sessions is presented by Auratunes, a team dedicated to making your commercial space feel good, with custom background music playlists, curated especially for you, that compliment and enhance your business. Whether it's a restaurant, retail store, or casino floor, Auratunes takes your background music to the next level. Find out more, at Auratunes.com.

Now, I need to clarify that, just because some of these tracks may be a little older, I include them here because I first learned about them in 2018 and played them a lot in my live sets. I believe that new music is what’s new to me in the moment, regardless of when it was released. It’s the act of discovery that keeps us young at heart.

One of my absolute favorites from last year was “Ghosts” by Henry Saiz and Band, and I couldn’t resist playing two different mixes of this track because they’re just so damn good. Off of his recent “Human” album that was crowdfunded on KickStarter, it’s a supreme effort of collaboration that aims to sonically capture the vibe of different locations around the world, including Australia which is portrayed in this song, Dubai, Kenya, Saigon, Joshua Tree California, and even Antarctica… whoa, what was that trip like? The project took a year and a half to complete.
You all know that I’m a huge fan of Henry Saiz, so I encourage you to watch the behind the scenes videos on YouTube and support the project on bandcamp.com.


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In this mix, you’ll hear some of my highlights from 2018, including some Indie Pop by Elise Trouw, one of my favorite discoveries of the year, a groovy 80’s soul track by Central Line, Disclosure’s take on Al Green, an inspirational remix of Empire Of The Sun, and some chunky, arpy monsters by Oliver, ZHU, and even Kate Bush… plus FM-84, an amazing Synth Wave artist that summons the glory days of 80’s SynthPop and New Wave.

Starting off, it’s Mayer Hawthorne’s cover of Chromeo, When The Night Falls - right here, on The Feel Sessions.
As always, I hope you all find some joy, love, and inspiration.

(Background Intro Music) Robert Oleysyck - Tannhäuser Trip (Unreleased),
Mayer Hawthorne - When The Night Falls (Robert Oleysyck EQ IntroEdit),
Elise Trouw - Target,
Central Line - Walking Into Sunshine (Robert Oleysyck ReMaster IntroEdit),
Disclosure & Al Green - Feel Like I Do (I’m Still In Love With You),
Mansionair - Astronaut (Something About Your Love),
Empire Of The Sun - Celebrate (Styalz Fuego’s Windows 95 Remix),
ZHU f. Tame Impala - My Life,
The Phantoms f. Vérité - Just A Feeling (Love Thy Brother Remix),
Tony Disco - Disco Solar,
Oliver - Space & Sound,
Henry Saiz & Band - Ghosts (Original Mix),
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Louis La Roche Remix),
Henry Saiz & Band - Ghosts (Aux Tha Masterfader Street Dance Mix),
FM-84 - Mainframe
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Why does time seem to move at a much slower pace when we’re children, going by faster and faster as we age? One explanation is that as children, we’re filled with new experiences and new information all the time, which later becomes familiar - losing this intensity of perception. Time seems to slow down when we’re exposed to new environments and experiences. So with this in mind, I can tell you it’s been a long year, but in a very very good way. Filled with newness, excitement, promise, creativity and productivity, I’ve spent this past year traveling more than ever, exploring my passion for photography, and venturing down two new career paths.

So, here’s the scoop!

I recently launched my new career as a voice over artist! Yes, you heard me right… voice acting, voice over… whatever you wanna call it, I’ve been studying, training and receiving professional coaching over the past 2 years at The Voice Actors Studio, right here in Las Vegas, under the tutelage of Melissa Moats and company. And I’m proud to announce that I was just added to their staff as a trainer and coach, specifically for audio engineering, studio setups, and as a Mac expert. If you’re interested in voiceover, THIS is the place to go. Check out www.thevoiceactorstudio.com.

For those of you who’ve been following my podcast for a long time, you probably noticed that at a certain point, I started talking, which I had never done before on the show. Well, that’s right around the time I started down the path of taking voice over seriously.

So, if you, your friends or colleagues need a professional voice over for just about ANYTHING, including commercials, documentaries, internal business videos, video games, Kickstarter campaigns, eLearning, product launches, real estate videos, charitable organizations… whatever! I’m your man!

Go to my new website right now, RobertVox.com, where you can listen to all of my demos and find out more about me, my studio and gear, and let me know what you think! That’s Robert V O X dot com. You did’t think I was gonna let you get off that easy did ya? So here’s my documentary voice over demo reel.

Now, If you go to the Showcase page, you can see a video of one of my recent voiceover projects for A Mob Story, a brand new theatrical show at The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. It’s a musical and dance adaptation of the history of the mob in Las Vegas,featuring the life of Michael Franzese, an actual former capo of the Colombo Crime family. It reveals the unique and compelling story of crime, loss, redemption and love.

Which brings me to my next bit of news… I’m the Music Director for A Mob Story… responsible for music selection, audio production, editing, FX, sound design, AND mixing and mastering! It’s been an almost two year process and I’m just so proud and honestly, downright honored that they entrusted me to contribute my creative visions and sonic sensibilities to the arc and fabric of the show. I owe it all to director, producer, and choreographer Jeff Kutash, who just happens to be an Emmy and Golden Globe award winner. He just gets it, and we had such a great time collaborating and exchanging ideas.

All of my work was done off site, right here at Auratunes, so when I first saw the finalized production (complete with lighting, costumes, and an updated sound system), I was giggling with delight, and honestly, I was choked up with emotion to see the result of our hard work and efforts. So, I hope you’ll all be as moved when you see it, and hear it for yourself.

Get your tickets now at the Plaza Hotel website or AMobStoryLV.com. It’s the show you can’t refuse. Visit Auratunes.com to check out my audio production and music services.

And last but not least, travel and photography. I’ve been taking pictures ever since I was a little boy, and had a knack for it right away. It wasn’t until the age of 13 that I got my first “real” camera, a Minolta X-570 SLR, but once music and DJing found me in my first year of college, that went by the wayside, until last year when I got the bug again and picked up a Sony Alpha A7ii, a mirrorless full frame camera, and now, I’ve got photography on the brain.

Seattle, an Alaskan cruise, Zion National Park, Page Arizona, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon, and even Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, and local parks right in my own back yard, I’ve been fortunate to have time to explore these areas, and so grateful for the wonderful sights and experiences I’ve had with friends and family. You can check out my photographic adventures on Instagram or Flickr, and I look forward to reading your comments.

Let’s get to some tunes shall we? Since it’s been almost 9 months since my last episode, I thought it would be appropriate to do a best of 2018, so that’s exactly what I’m a gonna do. Here’s some of my favorite crossover tracks from the last year or so, including Miguel Migs, Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Zhu, Portugal The Man, a couple of great 70’s era remixes, and Birdee. I’ll probably do part 2 in a few weeks.

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Up first, it’s a remix of Pete Heller’s classic anthem from 1999, Big Love, reworked and updated by Dr. Packer, Traxsource’s #1 NuDisco Artist, for a second year in a row. Congratulations mate!
Thanks for tuning in everybody. Happy Holidays, best wishes for the new year, and I hope you all find some joy, love, and inspiration.

Pete Heller’s Big Love - Big Love (Dr. Packer Extended Remix),
Disco Incorporated f. Earth Wind & Fire - Fire Groove,
C. Da Afro - Funk-O-Holic,
Birdee f. Chloe Amber - Give Into Love,
Miguel Migs f. Lisa Shaw - Waterfall,
Sonny Fodera f. Yasmin - Feeling U (Deep Mix),
Hector Couto & Santi Garcia f. Pablo Fierro - Let The Music Play (Giom Remix),
Calvin Harris f. Dua Lipa - One Kiss (Denis First & Reznikov Remix),
Disclosure - Boss,
Ninetoes - Finder (Remastered),
Andre Crom - Body Dreaming,
Zhu - Guilty Love,
Portugal The Man - Feel It Still (ZHU Remix),
Birdee - Dynamo (Robert Oleysyck Remaster Edit),
Misiu - All A Dream •

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Henry Saiz & Tentacle - The Prophetess (Brian Cid Remix),
John Monkman - INAWIO,
Jorgio Kioris - Linda,
Jelly For The Babies - The Flow,
Marc Marzenit - The Imaginary Trip To Hawaii (Dosem Remix),
Sasha - Singularity (BAILE Remix),
Kiko & Dave Davis f. Phoebe - Living In Space (Olivier Giacomotto Remix),
Dousk & Jorgio Kioris - Ozaki 8 (Dousk Remix),
Dee Montero - Polaris,
Way Out West - Tuesday Maybe (Guy J Extended Mix),
Kastis Torrau - Cold Water,
Sous Sol - Floating (Martin Roth Remix),
Sebastien Leger - La Danse Du Scorpion,
Luzon - Manila Sunrise (Sharam Remix),
Roma Moss f. Holy - Leaving Traces (Zoo Brazil Remix),
Feu d’Or - Singapore (Martin Roth Remix),
Matan Caspi - I’ll Be There,
Domestic Technology - Here We Go Again (Bollo Remix),

One of the reasons why I love Progressive House so much, is that, it tends to create a space that’s open to interpretation, waiting to be filled with imagery and ideas from your own imagination. Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, an other worldly vista, or even a fractal, hypnotic mind trip into the vastness of the universe itself, Progressive House has a thoughtful, pensive nature that can transport you to another state of mind. The dictionary defines pensive as “engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.” On an emotional level, it often serves as a method of escapism, invoking a variety of moods from sexy and laid back, to fierce and energetic, at least, that’s my take on it.

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Here on Episode 70, it’s a mix featuring my progressive house picks.
On deck, It’s the latest from Sasha, Jorgio Kioris, Jelly For The Babies, and Dousk. Later in the show, we’ll hear from Luzon, Sharam, Way Out West, Guy J, Martin Roth, and Zoo Brazil. Up first, it’s one of my favorites, Henry Saiz, this time with Tentacle, on a track called “The Prophetess”. As always, thanks for tuning in, and I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

The Feel Sessions is presented by Auratunes, a team dedicated to making your commercial space feel good, with custom background music playlists, curated especially for you, that compliment and enhance your business. Whether it's a restaurant, retail store, or casino floor, Auratunes takes your background music to the next level. Find out more, at Auratunes.com.

Thanks for tuning in everyone. Remember to visit TheFeelSessions.com to download or stream any of these shows, and get full access to all the past episodes. Please tell your friends, and subscribe in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts… say hi on The Feel Sessions Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram, and let me know how you feel! Until next time, I hope you all found some joy and inspiration. Now pass it on.

Robert Oleysyck - Indigo (unreleased),
Au/Ra & CamelPhat - Panic Room (CamelPhat Club Mix),
Downgrooves & Chris Sterio - Zen Moments (Robert Oleysyck Remix),
Neverdogs - State of Blind,
Quivver - Hype,
Dennis Cruz - Cookies,
Musumeci - Mood Organs,
Stan Kolev - Forsaken,
Dr. Kucho! - Hale Bopp,
Robert Oleysyck - Acid Cloud (unreleased),
John Moss f. Rozie Gyems & Tyrell - Mystic,
Quivver & Funk D’Void - Dual State,
Jelly For The Babies - The Flow,
Marc Marzenit - The Imaginary Trip To Hawaii (Dosem Remix),
German Brigante f. Thomas Gandey - And Forever,
Nathan Barato - A Little Love,

Here's a live set from my recent show at Juicy Beets in Las Vegas, where I debuted three of my latest productions. Indigo and Acid Cloud are original tracks, and Zen Moments is my remix that’s available now on Bonzai Progressive via Beatport, iTunes and Amazon. Thanks to Chris Sterio for giving me a shot at the mix.

This was my first time playing at Juicy Beets, and I have to say, I love the space. The MNTRA boys do it right, with a great setup, sound system, friendly staff, and a nice, intimate vibe. This is definitely one of the best spots to experience underground dance music in Las Vegas, and I’m looking forward to coming back soon.

Special thanks to Ryan Christian and AFS for having me as a guest, as well as the entire MNTRA crew.

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So, up first, it’s my original track, “Indigo” but first, a little background. I was about halfway through writing the melody and beats, and I remembered this interview that I heard on NPR, featuring a British neurologist by the name of Oliver Sacks. He believed that the brain is “the most incredible thing in the universe,” and experimented with a lot of medicinal plants and other drugs to treat his patients, as well as himself. What follows is a fascinating insight into his mind and experiences, and it just called to me, so I had to sample him. I’ve included a link in the description to find out more.

https://www.npr.org/2013/06/21/193925787/oliver-sacks-exploring-how-hallucinations-happen

So, here it is, Indigo, featuring Oliver Sacks, by yours truly. As always, thanks for tuning in, and I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

Capital Cities - Drifting,
Justin Timberlake - Breeze Off The Pond,
Pharrell f. Daft Punk - Gust Of Wind,
Sandy H & Emma Brammer - Back In Time (Ben Macklin Remix),
Saux f. Jeffrey James - Loving You More,
Ben Pearce - What I Might Do (Kilter Remix),
Bo Geste - Back Around (Mutron Remix),
Aimes f. Javi - Take Me (Ben Macklin Remix),
Maverick Sabre - I Need (Luis Leon Blue Sky Edit),
Mike Taylor - Electric Feel,
Disclosure f. London Grammar - Help Me Lose My Mind (Robert Oleysyck Edit),
E1sbar - Du Jour (Extended Version),
Rhye - The Fall (Maurice Fulton Remix),
Lykke Li - Let It Fall (Robert Oleysyck Edit),
RAC f. Katie Herzig - We Belong (Odesza Remix),
Sofi Tukker - Drinkee (The Knocks Remix),
Pherotone - My Baby,
Misiu - All A Dream,

Before we dive in, I’ve got some news and updates… I’ll be throwin’ down some underground vibes, and showcasing my latest original tracks and remixes, at a special event called “Classic Case” this Saturday April 14th at Juicy Beets in Las Vegas - alongside AFS and Ryan Christian. The show starts at 10pm and I’ll be spinning at 12:30, so I hope to see ya there.

Also, I’m proud to announce that one of my remixes got released on Bonzai Progressive, one of my favorite labels. The track is called Zen Moments, by Downgrooves and Chris Sterio, and it's available everywhere, including Beatport, iTunes, and Amazon.

So hey, can you do me a favor? I’m making an effort to increase the show’s profile and visibility. As a loyal fan and listener, could you visit iTunes Podcasts and rate the show or leave a review? It’ll only take a minute, and I’d be so grateful for your help. Thank you.

Alright, on this episode, I’m back with Volume 2 of Romancing The Tone. As the name implies, this series of mixes is a conduit for some of my choice chillout cuts, invoking a sexy, magical, pensive, and dreamy vibe.

Coming up, some tasty NuDisco, Downtempo House, and IndieTronica, featuring Pharrell & Daft Punk, Rhye, Sofi Tukker, Lykke Li, Disclosure featuring London Grammar, Odesza, and Maverick Sabre. Plus, a couple of divine remixes by Ben Macklin, and a remarkable cover of MGMT’s “Electric Feel” by Mike Taylor.

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Up first, it’s the latest from Capital Cities with “Drifting,” and then my favorite track on Justin Timberlake’s new “Man Of The Woods” album, “Breeze Off The Pond.” As always, thanks for tuning in, and I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

The Feel Sessions is presented by Auratunes, a team dedicated to making your commercial space feel good, with custom background music playlists, curated especially for you, that compliment and enhance your business. Whether it's a restaurant, retail store, or casino floor, Auratunes takes your background music to the next level. Find out more, at Auratunes.com.

Andrea Oliva - We Trust,
Piem - So Right,
Justin Massei - Nothing Can Hide (Dave Seaman Remix),
HONOR - Never Off (Hot Since 82 Remix),
Jesse Perez - Boogie Down Brown,
Gorge - It’s Time,
Detlef - Kinky Tail,
Butch - Shahrzad (Matthias Meyer Remix),
Giom - Love/Hate (Lonely Boy Black & White Mix),
The Chemical Brothers f. Q-Tip - Go (Claude VonStroke Dub),
Spectrum - Kinda New (Tiefschwarz Dub),
Jay Lumen - Raw Theme,
CamelPhat - Get Up,
Dosem - City Pulse (Christian Smith Remix),
Anton MAKe, Shamil OM - Body Thetans,
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now (Maceo Plex Remix),
Deadmau5 - Saved

I don’t have anything interesting to say or talk about this time, so let’s pick up the pace, and roll out with Episode 67, featuring some Tech House bangers, with a splash of progressive, a dash of breaks, and as always, a couple of classics.
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Ta-ku f. Alina Baraz - Down For You
Alina Baraz & Galimatisas - Fantasy
Bonobo f. Szjerdene - Towers
Odesza - Boy
Lusine - Forks
How To Destroy Angels - Ice Age (Deadmau5 Remix)
Odesza - Kusangi
Billie Ellish - Ocean Eyes (Astronomy Remix Edit)
Portugal, The Man - Feel It Still (Medasin Remix)
Portugal, The Man - Feel It Still (Lido Remix)
Ambiente - It’s A Fine Day
Afterlife - Dub In Ya Mind (Beach Club Mix)
Camel - Sigueme
Bonobo f. Andreya Triana - The Keeper
Praful - Teardrop Butterfly
Roni Size - Heroes (Kruder’s Long Loose Bossa)
Afterlife - Falling (by Afterlife)
Hazy Rooms - Herbal Essence
Tricky vs. The Stereo MC’s - Makes Me Wanna Die (The Full Weekend Mix)
Pig&Dan - Friday Freaks
Spooky - Strange Addiction (Original Version)
Freaky Chakra - Budded On Earth To Bloom In Heaven
Rocker’s Hi-Fi - Going Under (Kruder & Dorfmeister Session)
Conjure One f. Chemda - Redemption

Welcome to a special episode of The Feel Sessions, entitled “Romancing The Tone, Volume 1.”
In this mix, I’ve got some blissful, sexy, and provocative grooves in store, with some Chill-out, IndieTronica, and ChillWave, featuring some favorites from last year by Bonobo, Odesza, Lusine, and a couple of fantastic remixes of Portugal, The Man. Later in the show, I’ll revisit some classic TripHop from the 90’s by Tricky, Spooky, Freaky Chakra, Kruder & Dorfmeister, and Conjure One.

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Up first, it’s a couple of breathtaking tracks with Alina Baraz, one of my favorite vocalists, leading off with “Down For You” by Ta-ku. As always, thanks for tuning in, and I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

Sons Of Maria - Luna Park
Arturo Escudero, Flexible Fire, Ger Reccitelli - All My Plans (Kastis Torrau & Arnas D Remix)
Philipp Straub, Collective Machine - Stalactite
John Moss f. Rozie Gyems & Tyrell - Mystic
Oliver Huntemann, Dubfire - Terra (Joseph Capriati Remix)
Kidnap Kid, Lane 8 - Aba (Yotto Remix)
Rafael Cerato - Vibrance (Quivver Remix)
Trent Cantrelle f. Cari Golden - Blade
Stas Drive & Tash - Eve (Peter Dundov Remix)
Alex Vanni & Tony Barbato - The Strain
Roger Martinez - Dream State (Madloch & Hot TuneiK Remix)
Noir - Obscurite (Gorge Remix)
Olivier Giacomotto & Noir - Reste (Raxon Remix)
Monkey Safari - Oxy
Dropbox, Shigaki, Eudi - Hideaway
Dr. Kucho! - Hale Bopp
Feu d'Or - Singapore (Martin Roth Remix)
Age Of Love - The Age Of Love (Solomun Renaissance Remix)
Saints & Sinners - Pushin Too Hard (Guy Mantzur Remnix)
Dar & Dor - Zed (Dmitry Molosh Remix)
L.S.G. - Netherworld (Rise & Fall Remix)
Quivver - Twist & Shout (Marc Mitchell Remix 2015 Remaster)

One of my subscribers recently asked me about my process of mixing, producing and engineering this show, including DJ equipment, software, blending techniques, and plugins. Well, all I can say is, thank you. It takes a lot of time and effort, and I'm so glad that it's appreciated. Anyway, if you're not into the technical mumbo jumbo, you might wanna skip ahead a few minutes.

First, it all starts with the programming… selecting tracks and sequencing them in an order that feels right to me, always with the intention of a building journey in mind. Usually, I'll start with a dry run, selecting a track or two that I'd like to open with, and then doing the rest on feel… hence, The Feel Sessions. I might back up and exchange tracks as I go, but part of this process is getting familiar with the tracks themselves and learning the story of the songs, adjusting grids and markers, and making tagging notes.

I've been using Native Instruments Traktor with an S4 controller for about 3 years now, and I love it. The only thing I don't love is the power of the headphone output, it's severely lacking, but I get around this (somewhat) by using an external headphone amp. That's one of the reasons that I'm eyeing the S5 controller, plus the fact that the S5 has a separate booth output as well. Special thanks to my BFF Chad Stolarick for pushing me to make that change. Previously, I had been using Serato for many years, and it was a game changer, as it was for pretty much all DJs. But after a horrendous experience with the early versions of Traktor that was bundled with Stanton's "Final Scratch," in the early 2000's, I was a bit reluctant, but now, I'm all in. In defense of Native Instruments however, it really came down to Stanton's shoddy hardware, not the Traktor Software.

In terms of blending, I generally apply subtractive EQ techniques paying close attention to summing. If you're not familiar with these, it's too much to cover here, so I recommend you look them up, as they're vital to the mix process, not only in the DJ world, but in the production realm too. Last year I replaced my aging Event DJ monitors with a pair of JBL LSR 308's, and I highly recommend them.

Once I'm happy with the mix, I'll bring it into Pro Tools with a Universal Audio Apollo Quad interface. Now, I'm not totally sold on the fidelity of the S4's sound card. It's not terrible by any means, it's actually fine, but it lacks a touch of warmth and sheen compared to using an analog mixer. I'm not sure if it's the D to A converter, other circuitry, or a combination of these. So, the first plug-in in my chain is the Neve 1073 EQ, where I'll add just a nudge of high shelf to give me the sparkle and a bit of bite that I want. Next, is the Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machine set to High Bias, 30 fps, and the half inch 2 track setting, warming up the digital recording, especially in the low end. Then comes the Waves RComp, which I simply use to side chain the voiceover and ID drops. All topped off with the Waves L3 Ultra Maximizer limiter, making the mix loud and proud. As far as producing the voiceover, well, that's a completely different subject, so, maybe another time.

In this episode, let's get into some underground progressive and tech, featuring some of my favorite tracks of late,
Mystic by John Moss featuring Rozie Gyems & Tyrell,
Blade by Trent Cantrelle f. Kari Golden,
and Oxy by Monkey Safari.
You all know I love a good reboot, so later in the show, there's some stunning remixes of 90's trance classics of Der Dritte Raum's Hale Bopp by Dr. Kucho!, the Solomun Remix of Age of Love, and the one that gave me chills, the Rise & Fall Remix of Netherworld by L.S.G., otherwise known as the unparalleled, Oliver Lieb.

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Let's set it off with a couple of deep, moody progressive vocal tracks, and stick around for Marc Mitchell's wicked remastered remix of a Quivver classic, Twist & Shout.
Right now, it's Luna Park, by Sons of Maria. By the way, here's wishing you all the best for the Holiday season, and the new year. Thanks for tuning in everyone, I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

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Blade Runner - Movie Sample Intro
Remake - BladeRunner [Loaded UK]
Trickle - Incarnate [POS US]
Sungods - Feel Me [MCO US]
Raya Shaku - The Rising Sun [Hello! UK]
Qkumba Zoo - The Child (Inside) [Arista US]
Coyote - Spirits Dancing [Stress UK]
Qattara - Come With Me [Steel Fish UK]
Ritmo de Vida - The Spirit Is Justified [Limbo UK]
BT - Embracing The Future [Perfecto UK]
Noise Maker - Moments [Strictly Rhythm US]
Sasha - Ohmna [Deconstruction UK]
Alex Whitcombe - Ice Rain [Skinny Malinky UK]
Salt Tank - Swell [Internal UK]
Libra presents Taylor - Anomaly (Calling Your Name) [Platipus UK]

So, I know it's a little off topic for this show, but bear with me. Have you seen Blade Runner 2049 yet? Man, I gotta tell ya, I thought it was amazing, and I don't say that lightly. Between the story, cinematography, acting, and special effects, it's a masterpiece in my book, and rivals the original, which is one of my favorite films of all time. Hollywood could have easily screwed the pooch on this one, and I was cringing at the idea, but thankfully it didn't disappoint, and in my opinion, it's one of the best sequels ever made. Give credit to director Denis Villeneuve and the rest of the team.

One of the reasons the original from 1982 resounded so strongly with me was the soundtrack by Vangelis. To quote Wikipedia, "… it's a dark, melodic combination of classic composition and futuristic synthesizers, which mirrors the film-noir retro-future envisioned by Ridley Scott." Now, not to downplay the brilliance of the entire composition, but the most well known track is the theme that played during the end credits, simply called "Blade Runner (End Titles)."

This brings me to today's flashback episode. In 1997, I recorded a mix, on cassette tape, called "Moments In Time." It was inspired by a new record that I had gotten then, which re-created the Blade Runner theme into a Progressive Trance monster. This reminded me of one of the most gripping monologues in the film, the scene where Rutger Hauer's character, Roy Batty, realizes the value of all life, just before his own inevitable demise. So, I sampled it for the intro. According to legend, Rutger Hauer altered the original script, and wrote the final lines. Pretty amazing.

Comprised of Progressive Trance and Progressive House from that era, this mix originally clocked in at a blistering 137 BPM, which was pretty standard for the time, but I find it hard to enjoy at that pace nowadays, so I took the liberty and slowed it down to around 132. For all you tech heads out there, I used the Elastic Audio feature in Pro Tools on the Varispeed setting. I didn't want any artifacts that tend to creep in when time stretching this much with pitch compensation.

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So, here it is, from 1997, "Moments In Time," featuring some legendary tracks by Sasha, BT, Salt Tank, and Taylor, on classic labels like Loaded, Stress, Steel Fish, and one of my favorites, Skinny Malinky.
Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you all find some joy and inspiration.

The Feel Sessions is presented by Auratunes, a team dedicated to making your commercial space feel good, with custom background music playlists, curated especially for you, that compliment and enhance your business. Whether it's a restaurant, retail store, or casino floor, Auratunes takes your background music to the next level. Find out more, at Auratunes.com.

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