As if by magic it’s number two in the hopefully infinite Bill Shakes Mix series and this week’s serving is a funkier (but still electronic) affair than its predecessor containing a blend of bassy treats for those who like it sassy (What am I talking about?). Apologies in advance if the sound quality is somewhat wanting on the deluxe stereophonic equipment I’m sure you own. My present recording / mixing set up is very much ‘work in progress’.
Anyway, excuses aside I hope you like it x
As always should you wish to purchase any of the tracks included then you can click on the arbitrarily selectedBUY links provided where possible (except for the Ping Pong sample which obviously didn’t make the iTunes Top 10..).
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*By the way, for those of you who like Mr. Gil Scott Heron I can’t recommend his new album enough. Yes it’s short but incredibly heartfelt with it’s sympathetically modernized musical style and moving sound-bytes about his life..
After finally setting up a music corner in my newish abode I’ve managed to cobble together this years first installment of Bill Shakes DJ mixes from yours truly. ‘Swish You are Here’ is a short selection electronic house ish tracks (1hr 7mins) that I’ve been playing over the past few months,. Genre wise – I’m not sure how to classify it really, some deep house, some proggy? With the mish-mash of genre names banded around these days who knows, call it what you will, I shan’t take offense.
I’m going to be doing a mix a month of different styles, the simple format being it’s music I love. I will endeavor to include track lists and BUY links (see below) where interwebly possible for those of you who wish to purchase any of the tracks heard. All feedback welcome.
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Tracklist:
1. Lawrence – Jill (Reprise) BUY 2. Tigerskin – Too Hot BUY 3. Boogie Corporation – Aeroflot BUY 4. Doide – My Girl BUY 5. DJ Sprinkles – Grand Central Part 1 (MCDE Remix Dub) BUY 6. Detroit Grand Pubahs – Rollin’ Papers & Bush (Gimmik Aka Daniel Sanchez & E Contact Remix)BUY 7. Chamboche – Feverish (The Revenge remix) BUY 8. Tucillo – This Time BUY 9. Phreek Plus One – New York Dolls BUY 10. Tensnake – Can You Feel It BUY 11. The Aliens – The Sunlamp Show (Disco Bloodbath Remix) BUY
After a brief hiatus (due to a naive web hosting change, limited knowledge of the ramifications of such a move and some much needed R&R..) I’m finally back at Bill Shakes bionic base camp.
This year I’m hoping to be a little more organised than last and share more delectable music (time & copyright laws permitting) for those who care.. The plan is to post regular DJ mixes using the mighty Soundcloud containing music that is tickling my ear drums at any given moment and see where it takes me/you.
Below a topical taster and personal old skool fave by Mickey Finn It’s one of his earlier contributions and a timeless classic that samples the Six Million Dollar Man (like you didn’t know). More to follow soon.
Matthew Herbert with his Big Band at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona last night was awesome, a perfect balance of machines, musicians, politics and theater. Challenging in every way. A wonderful spectacle and heavenly music to my ears with traditional jazz convention sympathetically tested and twisted by the electronic Meister whose show completely engaged . Even the audience were recorded on the fly ‘live’ (among other objects such as newspapers and glasses etc.) the sample then being integrated into the final encore song. Simply marvelous and I heartily recommend going to see him in concert should you get the chance.
To find out more about Matthew Herbert please visit his website here
Just a short note for a little soiree I’m co-hosting this NYE should anyone who reads this be nearby and/or inclined.. I’ll add some music to this post later to set the tone but for info click on flyer below which will take you to the Facebook Event.
As if by magic it’s number two in the hopefully infinite Bill Shakes Mix series and this week’s serving is a funkier (but still electronic) affair than its predecessor containing a blend of bassy treats for those who like it sassy (What am I talking about?). Apologies in advance if the sound quality is somewhat wanting on the deluxe stereophonic equipment I’m sure you own. My present recording / mixing set up is very much ‘work in progress’. 
x
