EDM & House Music: Party Favorz (Circuit, Funky & Dance Classics)

Christmas Edition 2007 | A Very Soulful Christmas Dance Mix

I decided I wanted the Party Favorz site to match the residence, so I went ahead and decorated it on both fronts.  Actually, Rick and I don't put up decorations until the weekend of Thanksgiving.  However, we both agreed we needed some Holiday cheer sooner rather than later.  So, we pulled out all the lights and the wreaths and hung everything up with the precision and care of two old lady's that have been collecting ornaments since their first husbands died...LOL.
The most special item is our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree that we bought back in 2001, the first year we moved to Atlanta.  We didn't have a lot of money to burn, but we were at Michael's (an arts and craft chain in the U.S.) and they had everything 50% off.  We knew we couldn't buy a real tree, and even if we did, my anal-retentive self would have had to make all the decorations by hand; something I did flawlessly with my ex, who kept all of them...bitch!  I digress.  Anyway, that also costs money.  So when I saw this little kinda ugly tree made out of dried branches and already decorated, I decided to find the money to rescue it.  Obviously, I bought it and it's been shining brightly every season ever since.
Christmas trees are symbolic for the obvious reasons, but our little Charlie Brown tree symbolizes our first Christmas together and everything we did to get here.  Due to its special nature, I just thought I would share that with you guys.  Over the years we've added and removed stuff, always trying to keep it fresh, but at the end of the day, it's still our little Charlie tree.
As for the mix, I put this together off the cuff last year.  King Street Sounds had put out an album called "Christmas in the House"  that was filled with some unmixed holiday deep house tunes.  So, I bought it and mixed it up tacking on a couple of holiday dance classics at the end to round it out.  This year, they have three more new tunes, but I couldn't find the originals and wasn't going to spend another $10 on something I previously owned.  Since the blog was new anyway and I figured not that many people ever had the chance to download it, I decided to bring it back and share it again.
The original upload was a 96 bitrate and this one is in 320 plus I added the Mariah Carey tune at the end, thus the 'enhanced' version.  I know, usually, an enhanced release contains more than one extra song plus a DVD, but I figured a higher quality version and one new song should suffice.  Besides, I always wanted an enhanced version of my mixes...LOL.  I'm not going to say this is for everyone, because it's not.  After all, it is a true deep house.  Nevertheless, if you're a house head like me, I think you'll appreciate the alternative to the traditional.
Anyway, this is my last diversion before we get back on track.  When I mean on track, I mean full steam-a-rolling!  I've got some big, big did I mention BIG updates that I'll start rolling out sometime this coming weekend.  So big, it should keep y'all swarming like a bunch of busy bees.  I hope those of you living in the U.S. have a happy Thanksgiving and I'll catch up with everyone this weekend.  Until then...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Christmas Edition [Expanded]
Genre : House, Deep House, Soulful House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:22:50.00
1. It’s Holiday Time (“Charlie Brown Christmas Theme”) - Jihad Muhammad
2. Silent Night - Eric Kupper
3. Christmas Lights - Ananda Project
4. One Wish - DJ Oji
5. Let Us Adore Him (Come O Ye Faithful) - Kenny Bobien
6. It’s X-Mas - Stephanie Cook
7. Our First Christmas - DJ Spen
8. It’s Christmas - Ananda Project
9. The Reason - Diviniti
10. December - Frankie Feliciano
11. The Christmas Song (Thunderpuss Club Mix) - Christina Aguilera
12. Oh Holy Night (Illicit Club Mix) - Kristine W
13. Joy To The World (Celebration Mix) - Mariah Carey

Sarah McLachlan: The Accidental Queen of Trance Music

From emotionally stirring ballads to ethereal, atmospheric sounds, Sarah McLachlan's body of work is as diverse as it is hauntingly beautiful. Yet, few would have suspected that this Canadian singer-songwriter, often associated with heart-wrenching melodies and poetic lyricism, would become an unwitting heroine in the trance music scene. It all began when Sarah McLachlan collaborated with Delerium on the track "Silence," a partnership that took her music on an unforeseen yet thrilling journey.
From Folk to Trance: The Delerium Catalyst
While McLachlan had already been establishing herself as a prominent folk and pop artist, her collaboration with Delerium on "Silence" in 1999 was a game-changer. Initially, the song was a modest hit, but then came the DJ Tiësto remix, and suddenly "Silence" was everywhere—thumping through speakers in clubs, pumping up adrenaline levels at raves, and conquering global music charts. This Tiesto Mix not only became a defining track for the trance genre but also catalyzed McLachlan's unexpected crossover into dance music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqCcdtM7Qe4
The Remix Revolution
After the immense success of "Silence," Sarah McLachlan's tracks started to be seen through a different lens— as potential anthems for the trance and dance music world. Notably, her song "I Love You" caught the attention of pioneering producer BT, who transformed it into a hypnotic, layered experience that resonated with the dance community.
Similarly, the "Sweet Surrender" DJ Tiësto Mix metamorphosed the original's dreamy, laid-back tones into a driving, pulse-quickening sensation.
Embracing the Unexpected
The beauty of McLachlan's music is its flexibility. Her poetic narratives and haunting melodies seamlessly lend themselves to transformative remixes, like Gabriel & Dresden's Anti-Gravity Mix of "Fallen," or the pulsating 2008 remix of "Silence" by Niels van Gogh vs. Thomas Gold. These versions felt like natural extensions of her art, extending her reach to an audience that may not have discovered her otherwise.
The Synthesis of Two Worlds
It's remarkable how McLachlan's soft, emotive vocals and poignant lyrics have found a home among the ecstatic beats and rapid tempos of trance music. In fact, her songs that got remixed by top-tier trance DJs, like "Fallen" and "Sweet Surrender," resonate profoundly within the genre because they encapsulate the emotional intensity that trance aims to deliver.
The Legacy Continues
In the world of trance and dance music, Sarah McLachlan's impact remains profound. Her initial, accidental foray with "Silence" has not only given us some of the most cherished trance classics but also broadened her musical legacy in a way that nobody could have predicted. In an industry often defined by genres and labels, Sarah McLachlan is a testament to the power of musical alchemy and the unforeseen adventures it can bring.
Until the next time...ENJOY!
Donate and keep the party going!
Album : Sarah McLachlan | The Diva Series
Genre : Progressive, Trance
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:11:38.00
1. I Love You (BT Mix)
2. Hold On (BT Mix)
3. Sweet Surrender (DJ Tiesto Mix)
4. Fallen (Gabriel & Dresden Anti-Gravity Mix)
5. Stupid (Hyper Remix)
6. Plenty (Fade Mix)
7. World On Fire (Junkie XL Club MixGM Edit)
8. Silence 2008 (Niels van Gogh vs. Thomas Gold Remix)
9. Possession (Rabbit In The Moon Mix)
10. Fear (Hybrids Super Collider Mix)

House Edition 2008 v5 (Take 4)

The final installment of this series was a long time coming. I've said before that I don't like to spend too much time on my mixes, otherwise you end up with something that sounds forced. For whatever reason, I just couldn't wrap my head around this one and nothing was falling into place for me. It didn't help that several of the songs I wanted to use made for difficult transitions and would need to be keyed perfectly. In fact, this was supposed to be the third installment and the Take 3 the fourth. After several attempts, I put it to the side. Last night, I got up around 4:00 am and scrapped the whole mix and started from scratch. It's almost like a light went off in my head and the whole thing just magically came together. By 6:00 am the mix was finished. When I started putting the post together, I lost my new wireless connection that Comcast had just installed the previous day. After several attempts at re-starting, I got on the phone with them for what seemed like an eternity to get it working again. By 8:00 am, I was back in business.
However, I had not read my emails yet nor my newsletters so I decided to take a break and catch up. If you can tell by my posts yesterday, I got on my political bandwagon and started whipping out some stuff out. Then my mom calls; she got her new computer and was heading to Wal-mart to by a router and wanted me to be around. When she called from the store, she said they didn't have what I sent her down to get; so she puts me on the phone with the sales girl who hasn't a clue what's she's talking about much less why she's on this planet. At that point, my head began to swell and I was getting a really bad headache. When I finished, I realized I hadn't done what I planned to do that day and started calling to set my appointments for the following week (the MRI and other test results I had just had were in). Having already skipped lunch, I went back to finish up my post only to find I had lost my connection AGAIN!
At that point, I thought about scrapping the whole damn thing. Normally, I would take a breather and go outside and walk around to enjoy the amazing days we've been having, but a front just moved in and it was an overcast drizzling shit of a day. By then, my mom had called back with some guy named Wally (who swears he went to school with me???) so I could tell him what needed to be transferred to her new computer. Then she wants to talk about the external hard drive I suggested she get in case the internal drive failed. She didn't seem to get it and just wanted to go round and round with me (something she does frequently even though she comes to me for my expert advice and technical assistance for her computer).
Finally, I just said, "mom, if you don't want it, then don't get it, but only fools don't back up their stuff; so don't come crying to me when something goes wrong and you've lost all of your pictures and church projects". She then reminded me she was my mother, so I backed down and apologized. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. My head was hurting so bad that I decided to wait until tomorrow to finish up my post. It's currently 2:21 am and I can't sleep. So here I am finishing up the post that should have been completed 24 hours ago. I've run the cable line straight into my computer so I don't have to deal with any more wireless nightmares for a while.
So there you have it. No "the dog ate my work" excuses for my tardiness, just the truth. Since I'm up, I might as well go ahead and knock out the cover art for the next Classix Edition coming up in two weeks (you heard right). We've got another guest DJ this next week and I'll be taking a breather. Do you remember when I was picking out a new computer for my mom and was all excited? Well, common sense prevailed. I was lucky enough to get some birthday money so I doubled my memory to 4 gigs, bought a new heatsink for my CPU that should keep it about 10 - 15 degrees cooler when I'm working on graphics and bought this bad...

House Edition 2008 v5 (Take 3)

Rick came home from work in a pretty good mood yesterday baring a pound of fresh shrimp.  I'm not sure what the occasion was, but I sure do love shrimp on a platter of ice.  Drown it in some lemon, with Tabasco and cocktail sauce, a few beers and you're pretty much set for the evening.  Yummy!  That always brings back great memories of back home.  Sitting on the deck of one of my favorite restaurants 'Pirates Bay' in Port Isabel/South Padre Island on a sunny summer day and having some beer and shrimp with friends, is sorely missed.  Afterward, the shrimp was coupled with some hot sex (I knew he was up to something) to cap off our evening...YUMMIER!
Now that my head is clear and I've come back down to earth from the previous week's delusional behavior due to lack of sleep, it's time to assess what just happened on November 4th.  With democratic control of both houses, things are looking pretty damn good from where I sit.  The way I see it, we have 2 - 3  Supreme Court justices that have been holding out for retirement in hopes of getting a Democrat in the White House.  Now that Obama is the clear winner, getting his nominations through, shouldn't be a problem.  Without overreaching, I think we can realistically repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT), pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and finally lift the travel ban to this country for people with HIV.  It's absolutely time that the LGBT community is treated with equality and fairness in this country.  We are tax paying Americans and should not be plowed down like second class citizens.  I realize that many of us want the full repeal of the Defensive Marriage Act (DOMA), however, I believe that is something that will need to be handled in the courts.  In fact, I'm glad that Prop 8 in California did not pass.  There are already three class action lawsuits filed on behalf of the 18,000 couples who legally married since the repeal of the unconstitutional amendment preventing same-sex marriages.  Ultimately, this will need to go to the Supreme Court.  Just remember, it wasn't that long ago that blacks and whites could not legally marry and I truly believe that the Supreme Court will view this as discriminatory and unconstitutional, thus overriding every states amendment barring same-sex marriages.  I think our community needs some patience in this matter, but we'll get there sooner than not.
As for Sarah Palin, I say good riddance for now.  Unfortunately, I don't think that's the last we'll be hearing from her.  She's got a taste of fame and a lust for power.  I wouldn't be surprised if she runs for the soon to be open Senate seat in Alaska, though I understand that's going to a runoff.  Now that the election is behind us, I find it rather amusing how her handlers have all come out about what a DIVA she is.  For one, she's difficult to work with and two she's about as smart as a cue ball.  I'm not going to say that I'm an expert on geography, but even I know that Africa is a continent, not a country.  I expect her handlers were better qualified to be Vice President than she was.  You can bet your last dollar the elitist faction of the Republican party cringes at the notion of her running in 2012.  However, she does appeal to the majority of their base (bible thumpers, false prophets, closeted queers and the KKK).  I guess we'll deal with it in four years.  For now, I'll just relish the massive losses of the Republican party and the defection of one of their core constituents, Mexicans.  It's suggested that by 2012, they might even lose Texas's wealth of electoral votes since Hispanics are quickly becoming the majority in my home state.  That's what you get when you beat up on immigrants you dumb asses!
On to better news.  I bring you the third installment of the House Edition v5.  With a good mix of the familiar and some brand spanking new tunes; this mix ROCKS the HOUSE!  I'm really proud of this particular edition and...

House Edition 2008 v5 (Take 2)

I'm sorry for the late post.  I was pretty much delirious last night and finally dropped just after midnight.  I do have to say that as someone who rarely if ever get choked up over sad movies or someone who has never joined a fan club, I pretty much lost it last night.  I don't know, maybe it was the Prednisone I've been taking since I haven't had much sleep in the past week and a half. I admit I fell apart and started sobbing like a baby.  Now, I'm no sissy, but I just couldn't help it. In case you missed it:
Album : House Edition v5
Genre : Disco, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:31:39:00
Track : 1
Title : Summer Voyage (Cover Me) (DJ Rudd Full Vocal Edit)
Artist : Craft B. feat. Nica Brooke
Track : 2
Title : Get Up (George Mena & Frankie Estevez Fuzion Main Mix)
Artist : Mary Mary
Track : 3
Title : Touch Me (Vintage mix)
Artist : Bingo Players vs. Chocolate Puma
Track : 4
Title : Can't Stop (Joey Negro Remix)
Artist : Quentin Harris feat. Jason Walker
Track : 5
Title : One Desire (Quentin Harris Re-Production)
Artist : Barbara Tucker & Tuccillo
Track : 6
Title : Bad Habit (ATFC's Original Vocal)
Artist : ATFC feat. Lisa Millett
Track : 7
Title : From My Heart To Yours (The Mac Project Club Mix)
Artist : Laura Izibor
Track : 8
Title : Show Me Love 2008 (Soulshaker Remix)
Artist : Robin S
Track : 9
Title : Magic (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Robin Thicke feat. Mary J. Blige
Track : 10
Title : Smilin' (Moto Blanco Vocal Club Mix)
Artist : Bryn Christopher
Track : 11
Title : Bomb The Secret (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : The Wideboys feat. Clare Evers
Track : 12
Title : So Sweet (Mark Picchiotti Classic Vocal)
Artist : Mark Picchiotti feat. Dana Divine
Track : 13
Title : Pretty Please (Love Me) (The Mac Project Club Mix)
Artist : Estelle feat. Cee-Lo
Track : 14
Title : Right Here (Departed) (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Brandy

House Edition 2008 v5 (Take 1)

Perhaps it's a bit presumptive of me to post this before the polls have closed, but the current polling suggests that Barack Obama has a healthy 11 point lead over John McCain, well over the margin of error.  If those stats are to be believed, then this country, for the first time in our history, will have put a black man in the Oval Office.  Even more significant, are the record 29 million votes already cast in early voting.  Coupled with all of the voting to take place today, this election has engaged Americans like no other election in history and is quite possibly one of the most memorable events of my lifetime.  If Michelle Obama was only recently proud of her country for the first time in her life, I can honestly say the same thing.
Certainly, we approach that sentiment from a different perspective, but I understand the intolerance, the hatred, the bigotry behind those views.  As a disabled, gay American, I get it from all sects of society.  Nevertheless, I am a product of my Catholic conservative parents and retain many of the same values that were instilled in me since birth.  I believe in the "American Dream".  I believe that anyone can rise from difficult circumstances to make a better life for themselves and those they love.  Barack Obama's rise to the top only confirms that belief.  It is for this very reason I continue to persevere in my daily struggles to find a job, to make a comfortable living for myself and my partner.  Barack didn't give up, and nor will I.  This is truly a time to celebrate.
With that, I bring you the first of four mixes celebrating the ascendancy of President Obama.  Folks, it's time to P-A-R-T-Y!!!  The first half of this mix is admittedly self-indulgent.  It's where the old meets the new.  It's party music for happy people.  It's funky, it's fabulous...it's DISCO!  When I started working on the mix, I didn't have a lot to work with, so I decided that I would reach back to when I started this blog in November of last year and pulled out a bunch of my favorite funky tunes at the time.  I coupled that with a few goodies from earlier this year, plus a bunch of new stuff and some updated disco classics.  All told, between the four mixes, there isn't a loser in the bunch...yup, it's that good!
So, squeeze into those low-riding bell-bottoms and slip on those platforms, because honey, we're gonna boogie 2 nite!  Don't be deterred by any lawsuits brought on by those poor loser Republicans.  Once the stations call the election I want everyone dancing in the streets with your boomboxes.  Get down, boogie oogie oogie, shake, shake, shake...shake your booty like there's no tomorrow!  Just remember, this party goes on all week.  I'll be back each day with a new mix for your weekend blowout.
BE PROUD AND PLAY IT LOUD!
Album : House Edition v5
Genre : Disco, Funky, House
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:19:23:00
Track : 1
Title : Party Train (Club Mix)
Artist : Midnight Express & Sabrina Johnston
Track : 2
Title : Born To Be Alive (7th Heaven Club Mix)
Artist : Disco Kings vs. 7th Heaven
Track : 3
Title : Knock On Wood '08 (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix)
Artist : BWT feat. Angie Brown
Track : 4
Title : Higher (Stonebridge Discotrax)
Artist : The Messengers feat. Lisa Millett
Track : 5
Title : Love Train 2008 (Club Mix)
Artist : Hannu vs. The O'Jays
Track : 6
Title : Everybody Move Your Body (Original)
Artist : Goldmember
Track : 7
Title : A Tiny Shoe (Josh Harris Club Mix)
Artist : Jimmy D. Robinson
Track : 8
Title : Got To Be Real (Club Mix)
Artist : Electric Allstars feat. Shena
Track : 9
Title : I Hate This Part (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Pussycat Dolls
Track : 10
Title : If You Love Me (Moto Blanco Club Mix)
Artist : Buzz Junkies feat. Elesha Moses
Track : 11
Title : Feel U Feelin' Me (Starlett DJ's Disco Mix)
Artist : Pimp Jam feat. Norma Lewis
Track : 12
Title : Inside Out (DJ Meme Remix)
Artist : Belezamusica
Track : 13

Halloween Edition 2008 Volume 3

I decided to go ahead and put this out a day early because I'm going to be busy most of the afternoon and expect to be spending Thursday in the hospital being poked and prodded.  Friday I get a reprieve but have to go back on Saturday for about 6 hours worth of MRI's.  I had been in pretty extreme pain for about two weeks, and those dumb-ass doctors wouldn't give me painkillers (something most doctors are reluctant to do here in the states since it's heavily regulated and they have to account for and justify the prescription).  Anyway, they finally put me on steroids which seems to work just fine, but even then they didn't give me enough to get through the day.  Three pills a day lasts about 8 hours before I need to take it again.  I am generally persistent until I get what I want, but won't pursue it until I'm about out.  Hopefully, the results from all these tests (most I'm certain unnecessary, but when you're insured to the hilt...) will be in this next week.
Oh well, my misery is your gain.  After all, there's enough here that I could have spun off a separate mix, but that would require another cover and I couldn't find another image that was high quality and embodied the spirit of the holiday (at least after I was through with it).  As you can see above, this ones takes the cake from the previous two as this guy truly looks like Lucifer waiting to seduce you into some sadistic orgy.  Ah hell, sign me up...LOL.
The beginning of the mix starts where take 2 left off before turning seriously deeper and darker.  No need to worry, it eventually evolves back into the electro with some mainstream goodies that had showed up in earlier editions and are just now packing the floors.  I'm really proud of the overall mixes, including the flow and diversity.
A couple of other things of note; as you can see I'm pretty much finished updating the site.  I've got a couple of minor things to fix, but nothing too big.  I've also re-added the chat box on the lower left-hand side for those that seem to be shy about using the comment section of the site.  If you wanna give it another shot, I removed (for now) the word verification (I personally hate that) to make it easier to post.  I'll leave it that way as long as I don't start getting a bunch of drive-by bots posting crap in the comments section.  I've just started digging into next week's House Edition or as I would like to call it "Obama's Victory Funky Mix" and boy oh boy is this gonna be the SH!TS!  It's chalk full of new and old funky, disco house that's sure to have your toes tapping and your booty shaking.  Now that's something to celebrate!
That's all I got for now; sorry I don't plan on reviewing the songs this go around, I've been up all night putting this together and probably should get some sleep soon.  I hope everyone enjoys these mixes as much as I did making them since I worked my ass off (probably more than usual).  I also hope everyone has a safe and hauntingly fabulous Halloween, and I'll be back early this next week with the first of four mixes for Obama's Victory Mix.  Oh yeah, Sunday is my birthday, so if ya wanna give me a shout out, that would be nice.  I'll catch everyone later...ENJOY!
Update:  Well I just got up and it's 2:00 in the afternoon.  It looks like I finally got the mix uploaded and now need to shower and grab a bite before heading out.  Geez, uploading has become such a chore lately, it's taking forever.  Thanks, Comcast...it's Comcraptic!
Album : Halloween Edition v3
Genre : Circuit, House, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 2:49:39:00
Track : 1
Title : Move (Soul Avengerz Mix)
Artist : Soul Avengerz feat. Zena Chavez
Track : 2
Title : Waiting For You (Midnight Societys Summer Breeze Mix)
Artist : Armand Pena
Track : 3
Title : Physical Love (Klubjumpers Extended Mix)
Artist : Digiteck feat. Damian Wild
Track : 4
Title : Grass Is Greener (Jody Den Broeder Club)
Artist : Dave Aude feat. Sisely Treasure

Halloween Edition 2008 Volume 2

As promised, I've got the second installment of the Halloween Edition.  I hope everyone has their costumes put together for Friday's celebration.  In keeping with the theme, I'm serving up one wicked ass mix!  Surprisingly, I don't have much to say at the moment, so I'll just let it speak for itself.  I'll be back Thursday with the final installment, which is massive, to say the least; so make room, cause that will be one big MF!
On another note, you may have heard that Jennifer Hudson recently lost her mother, brother, and nephew to a horrible tragedy in Chicago.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family during this difficult time, and it is my hope that justice is rendered in this tragic situation.
Peace.
Album : Halloween Edition v2
Genre : Circuit, House, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:41:33:00
Track : 1
Title : Fame (Bill Bennett & Pete Masitti Video Mix)
Artist : Bill Bennett & Suzanne Palmer
Track : 2
Title : Viva La Vida (Eddie Baez Club Anthem)
Artist : Coldplay
Track : 3
Title : So Sexy (Offer Nissim Full Edit)
Artist : Kim Cooper
Track : 4
Title : One Nation (Darrell Martin & Steve Harwood Mix)
Artist : Paul Cortes
Track : 5
Title : I Can Feel You (Max Sanna & Steve Pitron Club Mix)
Artist : Anastacia
Track : 6
Title : Can You Feel That Sound (Jose Spinnin Bearlin Mix)
Artist : Georgie Porgie
Track : 7
Title : A Tiny Shoe (Tracy Young Mix Show)
Artist : Jimmy D. Robinson
Track : 8
Title : SpotLight (Alexander & Mark VDH Mix)
Artist : Jennifer Hudson
Track : 9
Title : Twisted (The Cube Guys Vocal)
Artist : Ultra Nate
Track : 10
Title : Good Time (Mike Cruz Original Mix)
Artist : Celeda
Track : 11
Title : Womanizer (Alexander & Mark VDH Mix)
Artist : Britney Spears
Track : 12
Title : That Sound (The Cube Guys Vocal Mix)
Artist : Cubetronix
Track : 13
Title : Keep This Fire Burning (Freemasons Remix)
Artist : The Outsiders feat. Amanda Wilson
Track : 14
Title : Forever (Original)
Artist : Wawa feat. Rita Campbell
Track : 15
Title : Don't Call Me Baby (Rich Morel Pink Noise Vox Mix)
Artist : Kreesha Turner

Halloween Edition 2008 Volume 1

As we move closer to the end of October and deeper into autumn, everyone's favorite time of the year to get freaky is just around the corner.  Of course, I'm talking about Halloween.  It's a time of chills and thrills and the opportunity for many to live out their fantasies, if only for one night.  Frankly, I've never been one to get all excited about dressing up for the occasion.  I'm not really sure why; but, it sure is fun to go out to the bars and check everyone out in their wildest costumes.  I think the last time I dressed up was some years ago when I came home from college and went out with some friends to one of the new bars that had just opened up.  My friend Tery was bartending that night and he and his partner were dressed up as Captain Kirk and Lieutenant O'Whora!  The Lieutenant had strapped on a Dolly Parton-size bra and filled it with these humongous water balloons.  She'd be behind the bar just shaking those things as fast as she could whip up a Cosmo.
Another friend Robbie dressed up as a prince (flawless considering he had his housekeeper sew it for him) and Steve and Eloy a couple who owned a high-end salon, dressed up as matching honey bees, also handmade and ingenious if not cute.  I was wearing a brand new purple Axis shirt that I had bought in Dallas just before coming down, some black Girbauds, and black leather lace-up casual sneakers (I forget what the brand was, not that it matters) that I picked up at my dad's store earlier in the day.  When asked what I was, I simply stated that I came as a grape.  The first response was "honey, we already knew that because you lost your cherry a long, long time ago"!  I kinda expected that one, but not over and over again all night.  I left by midnight and went clubbing in Mexico with some friends.  Good thing I did, because that was the night of the infamous stripper squatting on a bottle of Bud.  The place got raided and was shut down for good.  Glad I missed out on that one!  Now, I'm not telling you this story to bum you out on Halloween, go out and have fun, be yourself, or better yet, be whoever you want to be, just don't carry it over into work as they may not appreciate that side of you.  You better believe I'll be checking out all the freaks on Friday!  I wouldn't miss it for the world.
So here it is...my first Halloween Edition since starting this blog.  Actually, my first in a long time, since last year I did a Fall Edition and the year before was my Decadence Edition in place of Halloween.  I've loaded it with all sorts of goodies for my kiddies.  While the first two mixes lean heavily toward the Circuit crowd, I wouldn't discount them too quickly.  There are some real gems in here and you never know when you might find a treat.  Let's face it, you'll treasure your treats longer than that trick you end up regretting the next day.  By the end of the second mix, you'll see that it takes a different direction which carries on into the third mix (the one I think everyone will be all over).  Ultimately, you get a lot of tribal and progressive mixed in with some funky, electro, mainstream, and even a trance number at the end.  Overall, I'm really proud of the final outcome and worked really hard putting this together for you guys, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did making it.
I'll be dispensing a new mix every other day until Thursday.  That should give everyone planning their Halloween events enough time to digest the music and decide if that will be your soundtrack for that fabulous party you're going to throw.  You know, the one where anyone that's someone WILL be attending.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and I'll be back on Tuesday with take 2 of the mix...until then, ENJOY!
Album : Halloween Edition v1
Genre : Circuit, House, Progressive, Tribal
Year : 2008
Total Time : 1:34:40:00
Track : 1
Title : Bounce (Razor 'n' Guido Rebounce Vocal Mix)
Artist : Randy Friess
Not really sure why this song hasn't gained much traction in t...

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 10 [Take 4]

I'm serving up the final installment of the Deep Edition v10, a mix that got way out of control as far as I'm concerned.  It's not that the music isn't any good, but I really need to learn how to start editing myself...LOL.  If I had to rate this overall series, I'd probably give it a B+ taking off points for being bloated if not overindulgent.  At least now I can start focusing on the next House Edition which will be a serious departure from these progressive tunes.  I already see some issues regarding length there, but I'll do my best to keep it down to two mixes, each within a reasoned timeframe.  It's not that I can't do it, it's just that sometimes I kinda let the music take me away; can you say "ground control to Major Tom"?  That being said, Party Favorz wants to know what you think.  Was this overindulgent on my part, was it just right or did it flat out suck?  Leave me your thoughts, I promise not to take offense...well maybe...LOL.
Tomorrow, I have the next installment of the guest DJ series featuring DJ Mikey Cee from down under.  After previewing his mixes, I can honestly say he doesn't disappoint.  For now, just sit back and relax...and as always, ENJOY!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v10
Disc : 4/4
Genre : Deep, Progressive, Tech, House
Total Time : 1:58:43:00
Track : 1
Title : Cafe Del Mar (Deadmau5 Remix)
Artist : Energy 52
Track : 2
Title : O Superman  (Audiofly X Remix)
Artist : M.A.N.D.Y. & Booka Shade feat. Laurie Anderson
Track : 3
Title : Wasted (Original Mix)
Artist : Andy Duguid feat. Leah
Track : 4
Title : Candy (James Zabiela Remix)
Artist : Spooky
Track : 5
Title : Texi (Original Mix)
Artist : Sharam
Track : 6
Title : Shunsower (Original Mix)
Artist : Robert Dietz
Track : 7
Title : Behind (Callea Club Mix)
Artist : Flanders
Track : 8
Title : Square 1 (Original Mix)
Artist : Paul Kalkbrenner
Track : 9
Title : Summer Sutra (Szeifert vs. Krash Vocal Mix)
Artist : CyberSutra feat. Tiff Lacey
Track : 10
Title : Shine On Me (Dave Implex Remix)
Artist : Taito Tikaro
Track : 11
Title : Shines Like Gold (Double Project & June Remix)
Artist : Alex Costanzo feat. Lori Glori
Track : 12
Title : Sweet Harmony (Isma-Ae Remix)
Artist : Serge Devant
Track : 13
Title : Chunga (Phunk Investigation Mix)
Artist : Friscia & Lamboy
Track : 14
Title : Deep Down (Original Mix)
Artist : J Nitti feat. Shirley Davis
Track : 15
Title : Manalive (Jon Rundell Remix)
Artist : Devilfish & Roel Salemink
Track : 16
Title : What Is Love (Lewis & Much Oryx Edit Dub Mix)
Artist : GreenPower feat. Ely Morelli
Track : 17
Title : Addicted (Mark Alston & Anthony Velarde Mix)
Artist : The Camel Rider & Mark Alston feat. Mark Shine
Track : 18
Title : Wicked Game (Phunk Investigation Club Mix)
Artist : Lorenzo Aldino & Deep Josh

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 10 [Take 3]

As promised, I've got the third installment of this series for you guys (and gals).  Unlike its predecessors, this mix is darker and moodier and less commercial.  That is until you get to the last song, Morgan Page's latest offering which is more mainstream prog.  I'll be back tomorrow with the final installment and then I can move on to the next House Edition which will be a definite change of mood.
I see that our subscriptions have gone up considerably ever since I joined the Widgetbox LGBT community.  I want to welcome all of the newbies.  Just so you know, the Deep series is not for everyone (particularly in the U.S.).  Stick around because there's always something for everyone.
I hope everyone has a great work week...Enjoy!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v10
Disc : 3/4
Genre : Deep, Progressive, Tech, House
Total Time : 1:36:33:00
Track : 1
Title : Hello Piano (Sebastien Leger Remix)
Artist : Inkfish & David West
Track : 2
Title : You Lose (Original Mix)
Artist : Milton Channels
Track : 3
Title : Praise To The JBs (Original Mix)
Artist : ATFC
Track : 4
Title : Gypsy (Laidback Luke Gypsy Woman Remix)
Artist : Steve Angello
Track : 5
Title : Reach Out For Love (A.T.F.C. Remix)
Artist : Marc Evans
Track : 6
Title : Right On Time (Original Mix)
Artist : Spencer & Hill
Track : 7
Title : Flyertalk (Original Mix)
Artist : Christian Smith
Track : 8
Title : At Night (Chab Deep Mix)
Artist : Shakedown
Track : 9
Title : Diva (Original Mix)
Artist : Sebo K
Track : 10
Title : Moments (Original Mix)
Artist : Audible
Track : 11
Title : Stop Playing With My Mind (Club Mix)
Artist : Daniel Bovie & Roy Rox
Track : 12
Title : Change You (Shur-I-Kan Remix)
Artist : Motorcitysoul feat. Ovasoul 7
Track : 13
Title : Bounce (Original Mix)
Artist : Delicious & Abigail Bailey
Track : 14
Title : Go That Deep (Redanka's 93 Vocal Mix)
Artist : Nufrequency feat. Shara Nelson
Track : 15
Title : Call My Name (TV Rock Remix)
Artist : Morgan Page

Deep Edition 2008 Volume 10 [Take 2]

Sorry for the delay in getting this out today.  I've been bogged down with router issues and on the phone with Linksys pretty much all morning.  Then, my mom calls and she's having computer problems.  Since she's in Texas and I'm in Georgia, I usually just log into her computer and fix whatever needs fixing.  This time, her monitor is out.  After troubleshooting with her over the phone, I came to the conclusion she needs a new monitor.  Of course, she decided it would be best to get a newer and faster computer...LOL.  All she needed was an excuse to take it to my dad (even if her CPU was fine, he doesn't know anything about computers).
Anyway, I can use my employee discount from Dell and pick out a really sweet deal for her.  I called a buddy of mine back home who's in IT, and he agreed to go over and set it up for her and transfer all of her files at no charge.  At least, that will save me a lot of time on the phone with her.  I went ahead and got her the 4 year extended warranty so I can now just refer her to Dell when she has a problem...LOL.  I built my computer about 2 1/2 years ago and was thinking about swapping the motherboard and processor out this next month.  However, looking at Dell and the current prices with my discount, I could pick up what I want for about the same price with an extended warranty...so I'm thinking what the heck.  My car is all taken care of and I do love new stuff like computers and stereo equipment.  I don't know, sometimes I just can't help myself.  As you can probably guess, next to house music and mixing, gadgets are my thing.  I definitely get on a high when I buy something new to play and tinker around with.
Anyway, I finally got this post put together for your listening pleasure and will try to have the third installment up early tomorrow so I can get back on the phone with Linksys and troubleshoot with their "expert" or so I'm told.  In keeping with Take 1, this mix is ultra-long.  Hey, who was it that said: "excess is best".  Okay, that may not always be true, but in this case, I think it applies.  I also got a notice that I received another donation from IK in the UK.  Thank you very much, and folks keep 'em coming.  Like I said, I'll be in the clear next month so every little bit helps.  I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend and I'll be back tomorrow with Take 3.  Until then...ENJOY!
Album : Deep Edition 2008 v10
Disc : 2/4
Genre : Deep, Progressive, Tech, House
Total Time : 2:05:21:00
Track : 1
Title : Wakanapi (Original Mix)
Artist : Pryda
Track : 2
Title : Close My Eyes (Original Club Mix)
Artist : Di Scala & Whelan
Track : 3
Title : Another Chance (Kaskade's Homage To Roger Remix)
Artist : Late Night Alumni
Track : 4
Title : Azteca (Original Mix)
Artist : KOS
Track : 5
Title : Turning Point (Soha & Adam K Vocal Remix)
Artist : Diego Donati & Franco Amato feat. Kelly Malbasa
Track : 6
Title : Organ Of Love (Original Mix)
Artist : Jerry Ropero, Caesars Scissors & Java
Track : 7
Title : On My Mind (Original Mix)
Artist : Rui Da Silva feat. Ben Onono
Track : 8
Title : Where Are You Now (Demo Mix)
Artist : DJ DLG vs. Erick Morillo
Track : 9
Title : Say Yeah (EDX Ibiza Sunrise Remix)
Artist : Yves Larock
Track : 10
Title : Mea Culpa (Visionary Mix)
Artist : James Harcourt
Track : 11
Title : Make You Whole (TV Rock Mix)
Artist : Stockholm Syndrome
Track : 12
Title : Monday (Original Mix)
Artist : Carlo DallAnese feat. Fabio Castro
Track : 13
Title : You're Not Alone (Adam K & Soha Remix)
Artist : Adam K
Track : 14
Title : Chasin A Feeling (Glenn Morrison & Bruce Aisher Remix)
Artist : Quivver
Track : 15
Title : I Remember (Original Mix)
Artist : Kaskade & Deadmau5
Track : 16
Title : Ready Or Not (Crime n' Candy vs. Christopher S Remix)
Artist : Chris Crime feat. Antonella Ro
Track : 17
Title : Arena (MK's Very Clubby Mix)
Artist : Mark Knight & Funkagenda
Track : 18