Hey everyone! Just dropped a new mix on Mixcloud, and I'm super excited to share it with you all. This one's a bit of a journey, clocking in at just over an hour, and I've tried to weave together a narrative through the music. It starts off pretty mellow, with some deep, atmospheric house – think warm pads, subtle percussion, and those hypnotic basslines that just draw you in. I really wanted to create that feeling of slowly sinking into a comfortable space, letting the world melt away.
As the mix progresses, the energy gradually builds. I started layering in some more melodic elements, introducing tracks with intricate synth work and soulful vocals. There's a definite nod to classic house influences here, but I've also incorporated some newer sounds and production techniques to keep things fresh. I'm particularly proud of the transition around the 30-minute mark where I blend two tracks with similar rhythmic structures but completely different vibes – it creates this really cool sense of momentum and forward motion.
Around the halfway point, things start to get a bit more techy. I've brought in some driving beats and heavier basslines, but still keeping it groovy and danceable. I wanted to inject a bit of peak-time energy without losing the overall flow of the mix. There are a couple of tracks in this section that I've been playing out a lot recently, and they always get a great reaction.
The final quarter of the mix is where things get a little deeper again. I've stripped back some of the layers, focusing on creating a more hypnotic and introspective atmosphere. Think rolling basslines, subtle textures, and those late-night vibes that make you want to close your eyes and just get lost in the music. I've ended the mix with a really beautiful, ethereal track that I think perfectly encapsulates the overall mood I was trying to create.
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https://www.mixcloud.com/graemepark/this-is-graeme-park-back-in-the-day-the-underground-stoke-25jan25-live-dj-set/
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https://www.mixcloud.com/graemepark/this-is-graeme-park-back-in-the-day-the-underground-stoke-25jan25-live-dj-set/
https://www.mixcloud.com/graemepark/this-is-graeme-park-back-in-the-day-the-underground-stoke-25jan25-live-dj-set/
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Hey everyone! Just dropped a new mix on Mixcloud, and I'm super excited to share it with you all. This one's a bit of a journey, clocking in at just over an hour, and I've tried to weave together a narrative through the music. It starts off pretty mellow, with some deep, atmospheric house – think warm pads, subtle percussion, and those hypnotic basslines that just draw you in. I really wanted to create that feeling of slowly sinking into a comfortable space, letting the world melt away.
As the mix progresses, the energy gradually builds. I started layering in some more melodic elements, introducing tracks with intricate synth work and soulful vocals. There's a definite nod to classic house influences here, but I've also incorporated some newer sounds and production techniques to keep things fresh. I'm particularly proud of the transition around the 30-minute mark where I blend two tracks with similar rhythmic structures but completely different vibes – it creates this really cool sense of momentum and forward motion.
Around the halfway point, things start to get a bit more techy. I've brought in some driving beats and heavier basslines, but still keeping it groovy and danceable. I wanted to inject a bit of peak-time energy without losing the overall flow of the mix. There are a couple of tracks in this section that I've been playing out a lot recently, and they always get a great reaction.
The final quarter of the mix is where things get a little deeper again. I've stripped back some of the layers, focusing on creating a more hypnotic and introspective atmosphere. Think rolling basslines, subtle textures, and those late-night vibes that make you want to close your eyes and just get lost in the music. I've ended the mix with a really beautiful, ethereal track that I think perfectly encapsulates the overall mood I was trying to create.
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