I walked out of work today at 5pm and it was beautiful outside. The sun was shining. The temperature was perfect. It just felt so good. Then I came home and listened to this song:
Sunlight indeed.
I’m headed to Ibiza soon. Maine first, then Ibiza. I call it my rhyming vacation: “I’m going to Maine…then I’m going to Spain.”
- mike
elevatorclub.com
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I am obsessed. Obsessed with modern disco, that is. I just can’t seem to get enough these days. I like the new stuff that’s being written, and I like the old stuff that’s being remixed with modern disco flair. Check out folks like Late Nite Tuff Guy and Psychemagik for a taste of what I’m talking about. And of course my good friend Shorty. Love it.
Here’s a quick mix I put together that’s perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. The mixes aren’t all as tight as I would like, but I the vibe is right so I’m going to let it ride. It’s messy but good, and it will get your feet tapping and your head bobbing:
1. Still Going – Untitled Love [Original Mix] / 00:00
2. Sister Sledge – One Night In A Disco [Late Nite Tuff Guy Muscle Mix] / 00:42
3. LNTG – Sun Goddess [Late Nite Tuff Guy's Eternal Dance Mix] / 08:07
4. Firefly – Love’s Gonna Be On Your Side / 13:47
5. Escort – Starlight [Greg Wilson Version] / 19:50
6. Al Hudson & The Partners – You Can Do It [12" Version] / 25:17
7. K.I.D. – Don’t Stop [Original Mix] / 29:15
8. Tony Orlando – Don’t Let Go [Psychemagik Edit] / 33:41
9. Fromage Disco – I Like It More / 37:18
10. Kashif – Lover Turn Me On [Simon Busby Edit] / 43:06
11. TVS – Moving On Up [Fromage Disco Edit] / 45:21
12. Deep&Disco – Love Has Come Around [Deep&Disco Version] / 48:51
13. K.I.D. – Take It To The Top [Touchsoul Edit] / 55:25
14. Isaac Hayes – Zeke the Freak [Todd Terje Rekutt] / 1:01:58
15. Bodie Lee – Monaco [DJ Agent 86's Disco-Bomb Edit] / 1:05:43
16. DJ Agent 86 – So Hot [Space Ranger Remix] / 1:09:09
17. George Duke – Shine On [Late Nite Tuff Guy's Boogie Edit] / 1:14:23
I DJed my friend Deb’s going away party last night in Brooklyn. Good times, except for the rain. It was slow to get started, but it all worked out. People showed up. And they danced. And it was the perfect opportunity for me to try out my new disco-themed set.
Good luck in California, Deb. We’re gonna miss you.
- mike
elevatorclub.com
…:: step inside ::… listen…
A few weeks ago I flew up to Toronto to catch a Deadmau5 set for a Canadian music channel called Much. The beauty was it was going to be in an 800-person room, and he was bringing the full mask, cube, and light show. Sounds fun, right?
I’ve been trying to make it to a Deadmau5 show for years now. I’ve actually bought tickets twice before and not been able to make it either time. So this was my third attempt. What could possibly go wrong?
As it turned out, he had been doing gigs in England and was trying to fly out of Heathrow when they closed the airport for snow. And kept it closed. And kept it closed some more. So he didn’t make it to Toronto in time for the show. So much for three being a charm.
On the plus side, he is doing the show tonight and Much is streaming it live at 10pm ET here.
And if you can’t wait until 10pm you can check out his Web site: http://www.deadmau5.com/
- mike
elevatorclub.com
…:: step inside ::… listen…
New Years Eve 2010
So I learned two things last night. The first is that coat check for 1000 people is a logistical challenge. Especially when things go wrong. Thank you to everyone who helped make a bad situation better. Second, I had the honor of DJing for 1000 people. It was amazing, and so much fun to see everyone rocking out and having a good time.
A special shout out to DJ Matty Matt. You brought the thunder last night. Plus I’ve been listening to the Dimitri From Paris mix you recommended as I’m making my french toast and chilling out this morning:
And big ups to Johnny G. The lights and sound system were amazing.
2011 will bring us all good things.
- mike
elevatorclub.com
…:: step inside ::… listen…
I was out with some friends the other night and I heard what sounded like the bass line to Billie Jean. The words sounded vaguely like Smuggler’s Blues, but not really. Whatever it was, I knew I liked it.
So what’s a DJ to do? Pull out my phone and tag it with Shazam, of course.
The answer: ”Bright Lights Bigger City” off of Cee Lo Green’s new album. I’m sure you’ve heard this song off the same album. So I headed over to Amazon and it turns out they’re offering the entire album for $5
I’ll be busting “Bright Lights Bigger City” out at my next gig — which, by the way, is New Years Eve.
- mike
elevatorclub.com
…:: step inside ::… listen…
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