TOTD: Years (Vocal Extended Mix) - Alesso, Matthew Koma

I got a great track for you guys today.  This brand new track was released just a few days ago and has already topped the Beatport charts as #1.  Not many tracks can top charts just three days after it's release. 

This song features the vocals of Matthew Koma along with some sweet piano melodies in the break.  The piano entranced me when I first hear it.  But as a standard progressive house song it also has a great synth line during the build and drop.   

DJs::  This track is easy to mix, and it's quite short actually.  Just remember mixing vocals onto other vocals at the same time usually doesn't sound good, so best not to try it unless you find a good track to match it with.

Anyways, definitely check this track out!

Beatport

Youtube

Dig it,

Blay

Update Update Update!

Alright, so I'm going to make this nice and quick.
But first a pic!

• The show on Tuesday night went quite well.  Everyone there enjoyed my mixing, even the DJs that invited me.  I was even invited to play another show on the 21st of August.  This is going the direction I want it to go. 
• I got more connections in the scene.  I met more DJs, Club owners, Gogo dancers, etc.  The Gogos tend to be all over me as I'm one of the younger DJs.  Can't deny saying that some of the Gogos aren't too bad looking.
• I missed two days of work from being sick.  (I must have eaten something.)  But I decided to make the best of my time by making bead sprites for my buddy to sell.  So at least I'll make some money from the day off, right?
• I finished watching Air Gear, the anime.  I've gotta say for a good anime, the ending was the worse.

That's about it.  It's friday, and I've got National Guard drill this weekend.  Ready for the fun!  :D

Peace!

Blay

P.S.  Look forward to a new blog that I'm making dedicated to bead sprites.  :D

Podcast: Digital Dance Club #6

Episode #6 of the Digital Dance Club podcast.  Download and listen.  The Link is Below.

Digital Dance Club #6

Keep on Raving all you Ravers!

TOTD: Pay Your Own Way (Original Mix) - Tantrum Desire

I know I know I know... You guys are like "FINALLY SOME NEW EDM!!!"  But hey, I will deliver... eventually.

So here we have a sick Drum and Bass track that rocks the bass with a bit of synth that throws you for a loop.  Just give it a listen and you'll love it.  :D

Da Beatport Mon...

Da youtube mon!

DJ's  This song has SICK breaks, don't mess with them, they really compliment the music.  If anything add some extra vocals while shearing away it's own to add some effect.

Cheers!

I've been gone, and will be gone until Wednesday!

I know all you guys are feeling the lack of good EDM in your diet right now.  But I've been gone on some military orders and been SUPER busy working.  Now that all that is done, I am moving and won't have much access to anything.  The next post will be on Wednesday.

Hope you guys are all doing well, and please stay tuned to my blog.  Expect this for Wednesday:
A Track of the Day
The newest Podcast episode

So stay tuned! and keep on blogging!

TOTD: Work Hard, Play Hard (Original Mix) - Tiësto Feat. Kay

Another Tiesto track is born here today!  I am here to tell you that this track is truly something.  Classified as electro house, but I believe it to be Electro house with some prog in it.  So therefore Progressive Electro House.

I'll let the music speak for itself, Tiësto is just that good. :]

Beatport. 'nuff said.

Youtube, because it's easy?

For the DJ's:  Tiesto has been releasing and endorsing a lot of good music.  Don't be afraid to play many of his tracks.  

Also!  There is a remix contest for this track.  I'm thinking of taking part in it.  I'll be going up against many other very talented DJs.  and this will be my first chance to remix a track.  This won't be the remixing that I go into audacity copy and paste all that jazz.  I'm talking the different parts on a turntable and cueing them up and completely remaking the song on the spot.

Tell me what you think about this track in the comments below, hopefully if I make a good remix I will post it in the blog!

Wish me luck!

TOTD: Hazard (Original Mix) - Leon B

Hard dance is a genre that is very popular in small places.  What I mean is, it's not like house where quite a few people can say: "I know this song" or "I know that artist".  Hard dance tends to feed itself to a specific audience.  Most of these members know how to do a type of dance that goes well with the music.  Two examples of the dancing are the Melbourne Shuffle and Jumpstyle.  Both of these dances work well with the hard dance genre, or if you want to call it: Hardstyle.

This track, Hazard has topped beatport for a while, and it's a sweet track.  I'm going to share it with you guys.

Beatport for you high quality DJing needs!

No youtube on this one, instead this website will let you listen to it.

For the DJs:  most of you won't have to worry about mixing music like this because like I said, fans of it are few far and in between.  But when you have to, it might be hard.  The beat along with the bass in this music can be tricky, and can actually make it feel like a 5 beat per measure track every once in a while.  This is a kind of song that you mix in at the beginning and out at the end.  Don't try and mix this with most regular house, if anything use it with prog house because they tend to have the same buildup pattern.

Cheers

TOTD: JAGUAR (Original Mix) - Marlo

Some of you who follow me and have listened to my podcast probably know my favorite part of good electronic music.  It starts with a "s" and ends with a "h".  Can you guess what it is?
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SYNTH!!!!

This Trance track, JAGUAR has a sweet melodic synth line and does a good job of build ups.  It is definitely worth checking out!

B-B-B-Beatport!

You-you-you-youtube!

To the DJs  Trance mixes well with house, but don't go too overboard.  Trance tracks tend to be long so be sure to feel your crowd and find a good point to mix something else in if need be.  What's a good rule?  DON'T SCREW WITH THE BUILD UP OR DROP!

That is all.

Podcast Tonight! Taking Requests!

I'm going to take some request songs here, please take a look at Beatport.com and if you find any songs that you like, tell me and I'll purchase them to mix tonight!

Here are some guidelines:

• Progressive house is the best choice, because I love it.  Make sure it's synthy.
• If it is UK Hardcore or Happy Hardcore, I'm cool with that too.
• Drum and Bass is cool, but I'm very picky.
• No Dubstep please, I've got too much of it.

Post your requests in the comment section BELOW



Edit: Pic of me Djing a live show.  =]

TOTD: Killer 2K11 (Afrojack Remix) - FM Audio

Many of you know who Afrojack is.  For those of you who don't he's a great remixer and house producer, and this progressive house track is nothing less.  The original mix by FM Audio, now remixed by Afrojack rocks.  Check it out on the links BELOW...

Youtube link Yay!

Beatport link! Whooop!

DJs: 128 BPM, Mixes well with other house.  This track isn't that long (Running at about 4:18) and is in the key of D# minor so be aware of your circle of fifths!

TOTD: Epic (Original Mix) - Quintino and Sandro Silva

The Musical Freedom yet again releases another great Progressive House track.  The Musical Freedom is a label set up by Tiesto himself!  So you can't doubt this.  This track is wild and crazy and you have GOT to check it out.  But only if you're wild and crazy.

Youtube Link for you CRAZIES

Beatport. Best for DJing

Fine Print for you DJs.  Most of my TOTDs mix well, so I'd suggest throwing this in a good house set!