Spring in the Mix

All I've got to say is LOVE is on the way...

Snowed In

Do you hear what I hear?  The hushed quiet of a blanket of snow? This mix was made over a decade ago and still holds up as my favorite winter hermit mix. Inspired by Björk's Vespertine and Aphex Twin's Drukqs, Snowed In is perfect for getting cozy with some hot chocolate, or hiking up a glacier enjoying a moment of solitude.  Stay warm!

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Born to Be Alive!

It's been quite a while since I've posted a video, but I felt this occasion warranted documentation. Tradition! Enjoy :)

Ice Castle

Finally, we have arrived at the end of 2012 and can take a moment to reflect. The cold wind howls outside our fortress of solitude as we wrap ourselves in furs, waiting for the light to return. These are the songs of crystals deep within the earth, of Old Man Winter and the land of ice and snow, of legends and fantasy. Touch the clear quartz, enter Ice Castle, and prepare for the final freeze.

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Stardust

Originally inspired by In the Dawn, this mix has surpassed and become a living entity on its own. I HIGHLY suggest you take this phantasmagorical journey through the cosmos in one sitting, to ensure your safe return. Leave your body and become explosions and dark matter. Drift on radio waves and ether to the outer limits. Stargaze at the night sky and behold all the wonder of this incomprehensible universe. 

This collection became very personal for me, trying to capture the unnamable, the spark of hope and potential I feel in this massive world. Know that we are Stardust, and safe journeys my fellow travelers!

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In the Dawn

Hello everyone, hope you're staying warm! As this year's winter mix continues to grow and evolve, it suddenly "dawned" on me that it's become a follow-up to this 2008-09 gem. Not a direct descendant, but rather a cosmic kindred spirit. So it wouldn't be proper to unleash the new material on you without paying respects to In the Dawn. With pristine beats as smooth as glass, prepare for an and icy awakening.

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The Invocation

Ever heard of invoking the spirit? Well the spirit of fall is upon us, and there's no going back. The light wanes, the leaves die, and we turn our attention inward. As we brace ourselves for the coming cold, we take time to now to embrace the dark. This year's fall mix completely changed directions on me, following a magickal day spent in the woods. This is smoke and embers, mystery and incantations, and the wild hunt. Now is the time, now is the hour. This is the way, step inside...

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Midnight at the Starlite

Are you lonesome tonight? Well pull up a barstool, order a round of shots and load up the jukebox. This collection emerged from the ether somewhere between 2002-2005 and is directly inspired by the great David Lynch. Blending rockabilly and 50s/60s ditties, the result is a dark, whiskey fueled creep-out, a real humdinger that seems perfect to kick off the fall season. Whether alone in the corner of the bar or preparing for a night of hell raising, this mix will get its red right hand tight around your black heart.

xoxo
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GAIA: Animus

Four summers ago, I created a world music influenced mix called GAIA: Songs of the Earth. Here is the followup. It's a little more rough around the edges, being inspired by tribal dance and ecstatic trance. Like an exhibitory state of heightened awareness, it builds in energy to a frenzy before being unleashed into the cosmos, to finally return, altered somehow. Apropos of my current personal journey, I hope you can delight in it too. Great for shaking off the dust (maybe while cleaning?), letting loose and dancing like no one is watching.

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GAIA: Songs of the Earth

Hello All. Well, summer has finally wound down, and yet it's not quite fall. We find ourselves between the worlds, reflecting as the year begins to wane. With all the internal movement happening with me lately, it's the perfect moment to finally release this mix I made a number of years ago, a blend of world/dance music to reach the soul. The brand new followup will be released at the end of the week, but let's start from the beginning. I hold this collection very dear to my heart, and it will get you moving toward your own inner self.  Namaste!

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