Mediterranean Beat Part 2

So here is the deal.Last summer i made two mixes that still remain as two of my favourites till now.One of them was called mediterranean beat and it was a tribute to all things balearic.I decied to make a second part to this mix just before i leave for my holidays in the islands of the Aegean which is my main inspiration for all this romantic themed mixes that worship the ghosts of Mike Francis and Jacques Mayol,the Aegean sea,''Summer Lovers'',Amnesia,Phil Mison playing at Del Mar,my first time at Mykonos,Cherry Lips,anchors,Spagetti del Mare and last but not least the sun.So this is part 2 of Meditarranean Beat.I was thinking what all this balearic thing really means to me and after all i thought it's just my way of escaping from the grayness of reality to a place where the sun always shine and people smile.Take this mix with you on your holidays and think of me while listening.I will be happy giving you some moments of true happiness.

Mediterranean Beat Part 2

mike

The dream is getting close.It's almost there.Only a few days away from diving in the mediterranean sea.With music like this to keep me company.Mike Francis is like an old friend tapping me on the back when his voice hits my ears through the speakers.It's almost weird how can someone touch you so deeply with his music.Mike you were one of my heroes.The voice of my summers.I guess you all know this one but it's worth giving it another go.

Mike Francis-Times Out Of Time

boccaccio classics

Ok.So now it's time to stop talking crap and get into some serious stuff.When talking about classics of this magnitude it's hard to be objective.For me this is one of the biggest tunes ever.This is one the cases that music can be a real trip outside this world.Just close your eyes and let this classic take you where the sun mates with the sea exploding into millions molecules of light travelling the cosmos.Enough.Sleepwalker is one of those classics that still do the trick.Made in Belgium for the whole world.

Sleepwalker-Sleepwalker

This is nearly crossing the border of being massively stupid but i love it.

aficionado classics

Beautiful flamenco guitar driven spanish pop played at the infamous Aficionado parties.Real balearic for people that listen to music using their hearts more than their ears.

Roe-Soledad

jansen jardin

This is due to hit the shops really soon so don't sleep on this one.Max Essa on the production with Yuki Suzuki on vocals delivers this euphoric ''spaghetti'' piano house track that makes you go way back to that early 90's ambient house mood.On the b side Lee Douglas takes on the remix controls for a more uptempo take on the original.Released on the Tokyo based Jansen Jardin label.

grand bleu at test pressing

I have made a summer mix for my favourite blog out there so roll over at Test Pressing add some sunshine and enjoy.Extra kudos for the amazing artwork provided by Paul.

viva

summer re ''med'' ies

Melibea-Lamento

vini di firenze

Durutti Column-Florence Sunset

ethereal mood

Ethereal Beat-Cedar Of Lebanon

under open skies

I guess i was quite late on this one but it's so good that it deserves some extra hype around it.Seminal first release from Mr Apiento that being more than a really respected blogger and edit wizard,goes one step beyond with this.Sounds like Vini Reilly jamming on the beach.Can't wait to grab this.

balearic romance

Track of the day.

Jukka tolonen - Island of blue

full moon beach walk mix

FULL MOON BEACH WALK MIX

Brand new balearic ambient mix
Here's some of the tracklist
OTTMAR LIEBERT - SEA OF SOUND
BRIAN ENO - FROM THE SAME HILL
MICHAEL HEDGES -AERIAL BOUNDARIES
OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA - ALBATROSS
WILLIAM ORBIT - OGIVE NUMBER 1
AIR -ALONE IN KYOTO
MICHAEL HEDGES - SPACE CHANGE AND AFTER THE GOLD RUSH
SOME STEVE HILLAGE ? CAN'T QUIET REMEMBER

balearic love

So it's time for a new mix by me following a series of mixes made last summer dedicated to the sound of the white island.Once again it's all about going back to the basics.Smiles,love,echoes of Chris Rea on a beach,the Grand Bleu,90's italian brands,the sound of the sea on an empty beach,getting drunk on cheap wine,evening shadows at Cafe Del Mar,Mykonos in the 90's,sunsets at Caprice,suntan smelling bags,Sade singing on the radio.This is a balearic love affair.

Gymnesian Love Mix

aftrenoon (trade) mix

Here's my 60 minutes mix
somewhere.. out there.. close to the Aegean sea ..

enjoy !

Tracklist
1.D.Sylvian/Sakamoto/Chavez - heartbeat
2.Paul Bryan - Feel like i feel
3.Third World - Cool meditation
4.Madness - Africa
5.Dubben - Rainha do dub
6.Blackbyrds - Dreaming of you
7.Iz It - Make it way for the solos
8.Pat Metheny Group - So May It Secretly Begin
9.Frazier Chorus - Nothing (Land of oz mix)
10.Solila - Atlantis (D-pulse mix)
11.The Shamen - Heal the separation (PM Dawn mix)
12.Apsaras !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
13.M. McLaren - Call a wave

Afternoon trade mix

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