iberica

This summer we are going hardcore balearic again trying to stay close to what we believe is the true essence of the true balearic feeling.For me it's all about loving life and the simple joys that summer can give you hidden in the beauty of the sea the wind the sun and love.The reminisce of a more innocent past where people were just having fun without thinking too much about it.For me balearic is the new hippy,a whole attitude towards life.It's my way of facing the harsh realit yof everyday life and the dulness of the city's impact on our lifes'.The missing link between the careless summer's of our childhood and now and the return to being innocent again.The dive into the big blue and the mating with the sea,the eternal woman.

Belen Thomas-Panama-Instrumental Version

last tango in paris

This is a beautiful rework of the Gato Barbieri classic that is just great for the starlight summer night to come.

GMM-Last tango a Parigi

Aperitivo

Arriving in Spain from Colombia in the early 70s.
Elkin with his brother Nelson, established themselves
on the Spanish music scene.
Fusing hot Latin songs with influences from James Brown,
Santana, Afro-Cuban and Jazz-Funk, success in Spain
and Latin America saw many number one albums
including "Jibaro". Thanks to the '88-89 Ibiza Balearic Beat scene
DJs such as Paul Oakenfold and Pete Tong re-discovered "Jibaro".
Here's my favorite track from the first album called 'Angeles Y Demonios'

Elkin & Nelson - Abran Paso-Ahoa (Enrolle)

JUNE AND BALEARIC

June ..our favorite month...
Balearic all the way..

Pep Llado - Vai Vedere

decadence exotique

This is my new mix for the Non Collective site,which in my humble opinion is probably one of the best sources for quality mixes on the web.Served with love and style.Thanks to David this is another slice of demented summer time coolness.

dancing on the shore

Dancing Fantasy-Voodoo Jammin(Kinski Ambient House Mix)

happy birthday

Today marks the two year anniversary from the first time this blog became from just an overnight fantasy to a living thing.Within these two years the most important thing i gained through this site is a couple of good friends and many others that could prove good friends one day.Imagine i dropped a message in a bottle two years ago in the ocean and so many people red my message and got back.This is the real story.My message in bottle was found and i can't be any happier.I want to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to this site.I will name a few and i want to apologise from everyone i might omit in hastiness of writing.Mr Moonboots for promoting this blog in any way possible,David from Non Collective that proved out to be a good friend,Mr Vidal Benjamin who's knowledge and Romerian ethics could be of use for all my life,Dr Rob from Tokyo who's writings and mixes made the last year a different one,my friend Henri from Finland,Andrew Lovefingers for always being an inspiraton and quite helpful in many ways,our mysterious jet set friend Arthit from Thailand that always provides us with the most interesting comments,fellow blogger Peter Pleasure who is a super cool dude,Max Essa,Paul Byrne,Tommyboy,Dj Sergio,Jason Darrow from Robots in Heat,Guillame Galuz from Paris,Basso from the Growing Bin,Max and Jamie from Discohorror,Julian Horn,Diskoakademin,the wonderful Mr Tako,Jaz,everyone who has been sending their edits,music and love through our mail.I just want to add on this that i'm really sorry i dont get to post your stuff here but this blog is turning more into a mixes site and less of an edits and tracks blog.This is a change that happened along the way and from today you re going to witness even more changes to this blog to make it even better and good looking.Last but not least i want to thank my partner in crime Mr Vags that without his help and love this would not be where it is right now.Thanks for being there mate.The first post on this blog was a track by Mr Bobby Konders so i will just leave you with another one of his.Till next time.

Herb Alpert-North On South Street-Massive Sound Late Night Mix

caldera mix

I made a new mix for fellow blogger and friend Peter and his wonderful site Peter Pleasure Cruise'n.It's a good chance to check out his blog and download my mix which is a tribute to summer days and nights.

Caldera Mix

balearic hardcore

I think that after some point this whole talk about what's balearic and not and the use of the word to describe things that are in the most kindest manner ''rubbish'' has to end.For me the word always meant quality music that can take you on an imaginary trip to the core of the beauty that lies in life in it's self.Life away from the stress and the grayness of the city.A call from mother nature to get back to the basics,the things that can make you happy in the most simple way,like the embrace of the sea and the caress of the sun on your skin.The light reflected on white houses under the midday sun and red flowers hanging from open windows.The smiles of the wrinkled faces of old islanders,the smell of iodium in the summer breeze as it hits your face you when the day starts to fade.

The morning light coming trough a half open window.The song of seabirds on a clear day.The endless humming of the sea as it hits the shore like two eternal lover's bodies colliding in a fanfare of genesis.For me this is what balearic means and a thousand things more that can't be listed in a blog post.I guess this piece of music can do the talking way better than my limited vocabulary.

Ithaca 45-47 No

Basso from the Growing Bin blog was kind enough to share a last mix from my friend Petros that passed away last week.This is the last thing he recorded so it's a bit special and filled with emotion.This a good way to remember Petros and for people that didn't know him to see what a musical devotee he was.He was a man with great taste and love for life.I hope you enjoy this and share a thought for him.

Ithaca 45-47 No Mix

U can't escape the hypeness MIX

This is a quick mix i did yesterday .Enjoy :)

1.Smoke City -with you
2.Ian O'Brian - Midday sun
3.The Aloof - The beach
4.Chaser - Blue planet (Fila Brazillia mix)... See More
5.Prefab Sprout - If you don't love me (F.S.O.L mix)
6.Chris Coco ft Peter Green - Albatross (King Britt mix)
7.Moonbase - Walking in the rain (instr. dub)
8.Solar Stone - Seven Cities (ambient dub)
9.Mudd & Smith - The start
10.Elisa Waut - Four times more
11.C. Hayes - Evening sun
12.Marvin Gaye - You are the way you are (inst.)
13.BLVD POSSE - U can't escape the hypeness vocal

u can't escape the hypeness mix

deep dive

Paul Haig-I Believe in You(life in a dolphinarium mix)

ela pou eisai?

When is your next gig mate?Wish i could come.Im gonna miss you.This one is for a friend who is not around anymore.Petros was one of those people that could capture your heart without trying too much.Easy to love.A true digger that found in music a real passion.A man who dressed in style and loved life.Goodbye my friend.This is the way i want to remember you.

Richard Schneider Jr.-Crazy World

london athens paris istanbul

New mix by a really good friend and collaborator of this blog,our man in Tokyo Dr Rob.This time Rob takes you on an oriental flavoured journey that takes you from the dancefloor of Shoom to a harem in Morocco.

Dr Rob-London Athens Paris Istanbul

A Split Second – Drinking Sand

Beatamax – Caravan

Jah Wobble – Bomba

Code 61 – Drop The Deal

Takis – Paris Istanbul

Bappi Lahira – Habiba

Off – Electrica Salsa

Blancmange – Living On The Ceiling

David Harrow – Yassassin

Deepak & Khan – Holle Holle

Soundclash Republic – Too Eastern Mysteries

Jack N Chill – Beating The Heat

New Fast Automatic Daffodils – Big (Baka)

West India Company – O Je Suis Seul (Bagwhan Boogie)

night time is the right time

Larry Heard-Midnight Movement

nocturnal

This is a rare case of a song.Im quite happy i discovered this almost by mistake and it has proven to be one of the best new things i have listened to lately.I rarely post new tracks here,mainly for two reasons for various reasons but this is an exception as i want to expose this beauty to the world.iI think it deserves some hype and i think it's gonna be a classic among some people that appreciate good music.It's gonna be online for only a little while because i believe it's a shame not buying this great piece of music when available.A perfect track for upcoming summer nights.

Pablo Fierro-Nights In Harlem

to the creator of the blog

This one is for you Chris!
You are an inspiration to me.
Always ahead.Keep on!

Aisha - The creator

here comes the sun

Bernie Krause-Heights of Machu Picchu

for the love of jah

For me Jah Wobble must be one of the most charismatic musicians to emerge from the post punk scene.A musician that blended so many different styles and never sound boring.I will post two tracks in a row by him just to show the diversity of his work.Last week my friend David from Non Collective posted The Kiss by Joolz,one of Wobble's early productions and a leftfield balearic gem.Joolz were mainly a post punk outfit fronted by the emblematic Joolz Denby.In the hands of Wobble they produced a handful of early singles that were oozing with that dubby sound that Wobble brought to perfection of his later productions.

The second track im going to post is from his album Rising Over Bedlam which is one of my favourite records ever.Erzulie featuring world music legend Natascha Atlas on vocals is a carnival of ethic sounds with flamenco guitars wailing horns and a one of the best basslines i have ever heard in a song.I could go on forever about Wobble's music achievements but that would be just boring so just enjoy these two tracks by one the most diverse figures in the music world.

Joolz-Denise

Jah Wobble-Invaders of Heart-Erzulie

you can dance..

Favorite song this weekend by Ottomix from Italy
0n Discomagic records 1984.

Ottorino Menardi - Sahara sand