Quite litterly I got this idea a few hours ago. A lot of radio shows and internet radio shows have “song of the month”, “song of the week”, etc.. and I think that’s great. However, I don’t really have a set time of updating. I mean I’m going to try and do a monthly update, but honestly it could be sooner and it could be later. So what I decided to do is to list a personal favorite on each mix instead of having a “song of X”. Mainly because in each mix, there’s always atleast one song that I just can’t get enough of.
I threw together a couple of mixes last night. One for Audio Surf and one for the public tranceportation series. It was a spur of the moment mix so I’m going to clean it up a bit before releasing it. And who knows, I might add/change a song here and there. I also have give the Audio Surf mix a test drive yet, so I don’t know how it plays. So there might be some changes needed there. I’m glad I’m starting it now though. This should put me on schedule for a “month” release =)
Oh and check back on my previous mixes if you want to see my favorites for those. I’m editing the tracklistings now.
A little over a year later and a new volume is added to the public tranceportation series. Wow. I never meant for this to be an annual update, but it looks like I’m headed that route, hah! Seriously though, I’d like to get on a monthly update. I’m shooting for every third weekend in the month. It seems reasonable, but I’m going to shoot it straight right now and say that there will still be delays! Though, I’m going to be more mindful of the updates and try and get into a rhythm with the new additions to the series.
I also want to continue with my Audio Surf mixes as well. The way that I see it, this will be my sort of “podcast” that I’ve been seeing other DJs doing as of late. I think music podcasts are a great idea. The format I’m going to be shooting for will be in the neighborhood of 4-5 songs running about 20 to 30 minutes a peice. I don’t know if anyone is still playing these extended mixes in Audio Surf, but I know that I sure enjoyed them. I haven’t set any schedule for these, but I’d like to get atleast one out a month.
I’m also putting a bit more detail into my tracklistings as you will see down below. Including bit rate, file size, run time and record label information. I just feel that it’s good information to have. Would hate to have a wouldbe downloader trying to download a mix on dialup (yes those users still exsist) and have it take all night long. I figure the more information that is up front the better.
I had a mix I was working on for Valentine’s Day, but was never able to finalize it. Originally I was going to release the second volume as a 2 hour mix since my last mix was released last year. Then the other night I was playing some of my newer tracks and put out a mix that I really enjoy listening to. I ran this mix a little shorter than usual. Mainly just because I liked how it came out and didn’t feel the need to add anything else. Also, I’ve recently came across the AH.fm forum site and was wanting to release a mix on there. They’re wanting a format of 60mins or as close to as possible and since I already fit that format, I was thinking “why not?”. There are a couple of songs in this set that I have been just dying to have. Arnej’s “Strangers We’ve Become” and “Man on the Run” are the tracks I’ve been obsesed with all summer/winter/whatever. Annnnnnd…that’s about it. Hope you enjoy the mix!! Oh and happy (late) St. Patty’s day!!
1. Arnej featuring Josie – Strangers We’ve Become (Tech Dub) Armind
2. Sam Sharp – Roundabout (Simon Patterson Remix) Doorn Records
3. Faithless – Music Matters Feat. Cass Fox (Mark Knight Remix) Toolroom Records
4. 4 Strings – Let Me Take Your Breath Away (Orjan Nilsen Remix) Liquid Recordings
5. **Personal Favorite** Dash Berlin with Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren – Man On The Run (Dash Berlin 4am Remix) Armada Music
6. Jonas Stenberg – Memories (Jochen Miller Remix) Musical Madness
7. Rank 1 – L.E.D. There Be Light (Laserlight Rework) High Contrast Recordings
8. Richard Durand – Into Something (Original Mix) Magik Muzik
9. Alex M.O.R.P.H. featuring Roberta Harrison – Photograph (Jonas Hornblad Remix) Vandit Digital
10. Vengeance – Explain (Reminder Remix) A State Of Trance
Upgraded site today (finally). I’m going to be adding in some more functionality to the site. Just fun stuff really. I’m working on the next mix and will have it up soon. I honestly never meant for it to take a year to get the next one up. After the next mix is up I’m going to try and get on release schedule. I want to try and shoot for monthly releases. God knows that I’ve collected enough music in the last year to do it!! hah! Even if I didn’t have all that back logged music, there have been sooooo many great releases lately that it’s making my head spin.
I can’t wait to get the new mix up and then start adding the fun little widgets/gadgets to the site. For the DnB freaks…check this out…
