It’s a fantastic start to the new year with another sprawling, eclectic batch of top tunes lovingly pasted into a seamless mix for a little radio program we call Invisible Airwaves. Some of our favorite songs from the last quarter of 2011 are represented as well as a few surprises from recent years past. We’re certainly looking forward to what 2012 has in store for us musically, and we’ll continue to report our discoveries within the sonic confines of these monthly two hour DJ mixes. Here’s the action-packed track list for January’s edition:
If you miss the show then the stations will be repeating it throughout the month. Play.FM will also have the show available on demand after its first airing. I’ll also be posting the mix to my Mixcloud page towards the end of the month.
If you’d like to air my monthly program on your Internet or terrestrial radio station then please contact me by clicking HERE.
I’m pleased to be a part of Swiss house music label Acryl Music‘s 50th release, which is a single for Da Funk‘s fine track “Need For Faith.” I contributed a dreamy and creamy deep house remix with a bit of a nostalgic tinge within all the layers. Have a listen to my remix below:
The full single contains other remixes from the likes of Pete Moss, Si Brad, and Elmar Schubert, For full information on this release click HERE. You can purchase it now from Juno Download, Beatport, and a host of other fine digital shops.
After the release of Cole Medina’s well-received remixes of “Innocent,” Eighth Dimension and Q-Burns Abstract Message believed all versions of this classic tune had been tapped. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Italian DJ duo Presslaboys have taken everyone by surprise with a new pair of stunning “Innocent” versions. It seems that Presslaboys had prodded the remix parts from the hands of Q-Burns Abstract Message in an unguarded moment, stealthily concocting their version over a few months in their secret Presslab Records studio. Fellow Italian DJ Gianluca Peruzzi joined Presslaboys on the main mix which fuses the gorgeous vocals of Lisa Shaw to a wholly original music accompaniment. The music swells and rises above notably solid club rhythms delivering a house music potion suitable for consuming in big rooms and late, late nights. The dub pares down Lisa’s vocal and accentuates the shimmering music-scape as some seriously tough house beats point the way to the dance floor. All of this adds up to a nice surprise from Eighth Dimension, Q-Burns Abstract Message, and Presslaboys to close out the summer while warming up select DJ sets.
Graeme Park – “This has brightened up my day no end! Wonderful.“ DJ Chus (Chus & Ceballos) – “Presslaboys main mix for me. I love it!“ Scott Hardkiss (God Within) – “Fantastic! Beautiful! Brilliant! These remixes should really tear it up in both big fancy clubs and radical underground parties. Lisa Shaw’s voice is as unique as ever. Q-Burns Abstract Message is officially now on a major roll!“ Kenneth Thomas (Perfecto) – “Nice!“ Redanka (Tarrentella & Redanka) – “Good mixes! Love the dub.“
I’ve been seriously collecting vinyl since the mid-80′s, constantly digging for both rare bits and the latest 12″ goodies for as long as I can remember. House music, alternative and punk, rare sixties experimental electronics, Krautrock, spacey downtempo records … hardly any genre’s been left unturned. This means I’ve got loads of vinyl. Tons … it’s everywhere in my house. If you open my closets, look under my bed, peer into corners of various rooms in my home, you’ll find stacks of the proverbial wax. Recently I’ve decided I need to cut back – way back – and sell off some of these treasures to others who may also appreciate and get some use out of them. The thing is, I find myself regularly only playing about 10% of my collection (which is still a lot) but that other 90% is feeling a bit neglected. So, along come the fine folks at Discogs.com and their easy process of listing and selling used tunes to the rescue. I have been using them for a couple years, and I’ll probably break 1,000 listings in a month’s time, so there’s already plenty from my collection to peruse if you’re game. I’m adding stuff every week, and I’m running across loads of rare titles that I’m amazed I still have. So, be sure to keep an eye on my Discogs seller’s page … no telling what I’ll find hiding under my bed.
True story: Q-Burns Abstract Message once DJ’ed underneath a weighty chainsaw covered in disco ball mirror squares, rotating roundly with silver beams flying off its blade. Imagine such a devious device honed for dance-floor devastation, its rumble tuned to bass-bin frequencies as its saw cuts through beats and melody. But we’re talking about a chainsaw wielded by beardy types, waving its mirror ball excess over sunrise-stroked beach sand. We blissfully believe this could be the sound of the “Balearic Chainsaw.”
The original “Balearic Chainsaw” is an extended, beefier version of what was previously found on the “Chainsaw” single, released spring 2011 on EIGHT-TRACKS. The piano-fueled, flamenco guitar-kissed version was hidden as the last song in the single. To our surprise, friends and foes alike asked for a longer version to send resonating over the waterfront. The requests have been answered, and this new version features an added groove coda that should send your neighbors dancing into the moon beams.
Who else could be more perfect for such flights of fancy than our long-time chum Scott Hardkiss? Coming off the brilliant Technicolor Dreamer album on his own God Within label, Scott tackled “Balearic Chainsaw” with a combination of gusto and happenstance. His mix is a rising force, solid rhythms and huggable bass lines anchoring a building swarm of piano, guitar, and cosmic, acid atmosphere. Not content with such mere musical coolness, Scott enlisted the gorgeous vocal contribution of Stevvi Alexander to further the “Balearic Chainsaw” message. Uplifting ain’t the half of it
Then there’s Scott’s remarkable Dub variation. Wild swirls of sound take control of this special version, aided by the unexpected contribution of DJ Afro from Los Amigos Invisibles, supplying his own dueling flamenco guitar strums and riffs. Euphoric motion for the most summery of dance-floors … it’s a classic Hardkiss maneuver.
A party like this needs a proper come-down, and for our back-to-mine moment we’ve enlisted the reputable chops of Gazeebo, mainstay of Denver’s Community Recordings. Working out an Italo/nu-disco throb, Gazeebo’s slinky rendition hits all the tingle buttons, giving us a slow motion refuge that still packs a low-end punch. It’s fitting and superb power-down for this “Balearic Chainsaw.”
Kaskade – “This is really nice, beautiful vocal and perfect summer vibe. Dig it.” Nick Warren – “Great mixes by Scott and the Gazeebo reprise is ace.” Anthony Pappa – “My favourite is “Gazeebo’s Reprise” and l will play this out.” diskJokke – “Lovely tracks, full support.” Ric McClelland (Scope) – “A very nice package.. I’m digging the original, Hardkiss dub, and the Gazeboo Reprise.” Gavin Hardkiss (Hawke) – “F**king stellar … these mixes will be played all summer.” Justin Harris (Freaks) – “I love Scott’s dub, and the original works, too, in the right place.”Ulysses (Neurotic Drum Band) - “The Gazeebo Reprise is my favorite, but the extended original is nice, too. Spacey!” Greg Fenton (DMC Update) – “Great set of mixes, hard to choose a favorite.” Ray Mang – “Gazeebo’s got some depth! Quite like the Hardkiss Dub, too.” Will SumSuch (UrbanTorque) – “Nice package with a real sense of fun. I like it a lot. The Hardkiss dub is the one for me.” Marco Fullone (Radio Monte Carlo) – “A Balearic sound masterpiece!” Kosmas Epsilon (Proton Radio) – “Original and Gazeebo mixes are pure bliss! Amazing songs.” Dj Nova (Rodon FM Greece) – “This is the absolute Balearic release of 2011! Es Vedra found its soundtrack this year.” Harry Avers (NOICE!) – “F**king amazing Dub by Scott…. love the guitars.” DJ Naz (Buddha Bar) – “Ah, balearic classic! Absolutely superb. I see this working super well at the beach parties this year in Ibiza.”
The summer heat is sweltering and our air conditioner is on the fritz here at Q-BAM HQ. There’s no better way to calm us down then with the icy mix of tunes that make up this month’s Invisible Airwaves. I’ve assembled loads of top cuts from already favorite labels as well as some recent discoveries, and have been able to piece a couple new Q-Burns Abstract Message remixes in the set. You’ll notice the tempo builds then retreats, eventually submerging itself in the cool waters of some lush deep house. It’s a mix that we’re well into and are hoping that you’ll enjoy also. Here’s the track list:
Space Ranger – Phase Fever – Lovemonk Yello – Bostich (Fred Everything’s Lazy Day Remix – Version 2) – Lazy Days Recordings Erodiscotique – Downtown – Gomma Magnum Force – Cool Out (Linntronix Refresh) – Grande Buffo Woody McBride – Guten Time (Luke Solomon’s Stripped Mix) – Full Flavor Music Paul Hardcastle – 19 (Nacho Marco Remix) – New State Music DJ Mourad – Sea of Soul (Vikte Remix) – Nice & Nasty Records Pair of Dirty Shoes – Say That (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) – SOWAT Music Chemical Warfare – Temprano – 3am Recordings Marius – Never (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) – Big Mama Records 2 Billion Beats – The Moodymann – Paper Recordings Hansi – Brazillian Groove – Spring Strut Tovar – Nojazz – Pin Up Recordings Incarnations – Make You Mine (Wareika Remix) – Lovemonk Silt – State of Mind – DeepWit Recordings Downtown Party Network – We Are Cats (Mario Basanov & Vidis Redo) - Loudeast Choklate – Break My Heart (Session Victim Remix) – Surround Sounds Niko Schwind feat. Fran – Good Morning – Stil vor Talent Justin Simmons – I Need My Disco Fix (Sleazy McQueen Funk Remix) – Eighth Dimension Mobroder – Rush (In Flagranti Remix) – Scion Audio/Visual Mark E – Oranges – Spectral Sound
You can hear Invisible Airwaves each month on these stations:
If you miss the show then the stations will be repeating it throughout the month. Play.FM will also have the show available on demand after its first airing. I’ll also be posting the mix to my Mixcloud page towards the end of the month.
If you’d like to air my monthly program on your Internet or terrestrial radio station then please contact me by clicking HERE.
February is now in our hearts, and here’s a brand new Invisible Airwaves radio show for your consideration. Once again it’s an eclectic selection though we spend the first three quarters in a housier realm than we did the last time around. Everything in this mix is brand new or about to hit the shops … there’s so much good music already out in 2011 it’s been hard fitting everything in. Just check out the action packed track list below:
If you miss the show then the stations will be repeating it throughout the month. Play.FM will also have the show available on demand after its first airing. I’ll also be posting the mix to my Mixcloud page towards the end of the month.
If you’d like to air my monthly program on your Internet or terrestrial radio station then please contact me by clicking HERE.
I’m launching 2011 with a whole new series of Invisible Airwaves shows and a new theme song (an edit of the Balearic Version of “Chainsaw,” if you wanna know). This mix gives baby new year a gentle spank with a selection of tunes that are slower in tempo than usual as well as a bit more melancholy in vibe. I usually find myself a bit reflective at the beginning of January and this episode reflects that. I hope you enjoy it! Here’s the track list:
1. Jugoe – In Memory Of – Bastard Jazz 2. Deep Space Orchestra – Clockwork Ninja – Use of Weapons 3. Hawke – Inside Job (Tal M. Klein Remix) – Eighth Dimension 4. Mark Duffin – The Redheaded League – Boredaudio 5. Trujillo – Baby You’re Still The Same – aPersonal Music 6. Atjazz Feat. Ernesto & Cee-Rock “The Fury” – Underlined (Mr Beatnik Italic Dub) – Mantis Recordings 7. 6th Borough Project – Closer – Instruments Of Rapture 8. Blacklodge feat. Guests Of Nature – Broken Promises – Lazy Days Recordings 9. Ajello feat. Fred Ventura – My Rhythm (The King of Basia Remix) – Danny Was A Drag King 10. 33 1/3 Queen – Disco Four (Ray Mang’s Mangled Mix) – Tu Rong 11. Zoe’s Raygun – Late Night Finger Dip – Hotbox Recordings 12. Morcheeba – Even Though (Mustang Dub) – [PIAS] Recordings 13. The Juan Maclean – The Future Will Come (Canyons Remix) – DFA Records 14. Havana Candy – Rainbow – Havana Candy 15. Matt Flores – My Circular Orbit (Poussez Remix) – Loudeast Records 16. The Rah Band – Messages From The Stars (Original 12” Astro Mix – Atjazz Re-Edit) – Tokyo Dawn Records 17. Toomy Disco – Fightless – So-Sound Recordings 18. Catalepsia – Dope Menace (Hardway Bros Dalston Housin’ Authority Mix) – Métis Recordings 19. Lord Of The Isles – We Were There (Dancin’ Freestyle) – Solar Disco 20. DJ Apt One – The Tilt – 11 Inch Records 21. Tevo Howard – The Age Of Compassion – Buzzin Fly
If you miss the show then the stations will be repeating it throughout the month. Play.FM will also have the show available on demand after its first airing. I’ll also be posting the mix to my Mixcloud page towards the end of the month.
If you’d like to air my monthly program on your Internet or terrestrial radio station then please contact me by clicking HERE.
The December frost brings this yuletide edition of Invisible Airwaves, featuring a load of lovely discoveries and newly released tracks coalesced into a two hour DJ mix by yours truly. Once again it’s an eclectic electronic music selection touching on a load of styles from Italo-influenced synth romps to melodic deep house cuts amid a few indie-dance detours. Check out the track list:
1. Gazeebo – Gushing Climax (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) – Community Recordings 2. Crimea X – Liubov (Daniele Baldelli Remix) – Hell Yeah 3. Bollo – Just Have Fun (BOriginal Remix) – Soluble Recordings 4. Gareth Cheshire – Falling From Space – Audio Parallax 5. George Vala & Audioprophecy – Gringo Brass (Space Ranger Remix) – Grande Buffo 6. The Heels Of Love – Slave – Hands Of Time 7. Supersonic Lovers – Eye Beta Boogie – Danny Was A Drag King 8. Chromatic Filters – Hypnotic Broad Beans – Rebirth Records 9. Luminodisco – Boommachine – Danny Was A Drag King 10. Jay Shepheard – Kuderski’s Groove – Retrofit 11. Reporter – Click Shaw (Runaway Remix) – Holocene Music 12. Triangle Orchestra – @137 (Chicken Lips Scratch Dub) – Rong Music 13. Hawke – Everything Is Happening At The Same Time (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) – Eighth Dimension 14. Hanssen – Intento Dismayo (Original Mix) – Innerflight Music 15. Deep Space Orchestra – Trust Skynet (The Revenge Mistrust Mix) – Use Of Weapons 16. Dead Seal – Like I Do – Nightlight Music 17. John Tejada – Flight To Tokyo – Poker Flat Recordings 18. Pete Dafeet – Future You – Lost My Dog 19. Mark Bell – Back To Me Baby (Abicahsoul Dub) – Finale Sessions 20. Cladin – Fascinated By The Noises – Lichen Records
The show can be heard on these stations at these times: Sunday, December 12 at 9:00 PM EST on Enation.FM Monday, December 13 at 8:00 PM EST on Mixology Radio Tuesday, December 14 at 12:00 noon EST on Play.FM and 10:00 PM EST on Discotheque Radio Saturday, December 18 at 5:00 PM on Nugen FM Monday, December 20 on BSP Radio
If you miss the show then the stations will be repeating it throughout the month. Play.FM will also have the show available on demand after its first airing. I’ll also be posting the mix to my Mixcloud page towards the end of the month.
If you’d like to air my monthly program on your Internet or terrestrial radio station then please contact me by clicking HERE.
To the time machine! Tomorrow night (Saturday, December 11) we get a glimpse of “The Future” care of everyone’s favorite renegade art meets custom shirting establishment, i.e. Mother Falcon in downtown Orlando. Creations interpreting the theme of “The Future” will be on display from a myriad of artists, local and otherwise. All the while, I (Mr. Q-Burns Abstract Message) will providing musical sounds also along the lines of this theme (think retro-Italo optimism and Fatback’s “Is This The Future,” but no Timbuk 3, thanks).
Your futuristic dystopia/utopia begins at 8:30 tomorrow evening, going until midnight-ish, at the Mother Falcon shop and it’s totally free admission. Full details below, and the Facebook event page can be found by clicking HERE. Strap on your jet packs and head on over to The Future!
“The Future” begins Saturday December 11th (8pm until late) and we’re inviting some of our favorite Orlando artists to interpret what’s next.
Artists include: Eric Althin, Spectra82, Adrian Gonzalez, Sean Hartman, Victoria Price, Cake, Janae Corrado, Kristal Celeste, Elizabeth Shupe, Dennis Hansbury, Tad Branham and many more!
All artwork will continue to be on display, for sale, and available for T-Shirt printing thru January 14th!
Sounds by Q-Burns Abstract Message. Cash Bar provided by Crooked Bayou Catering. Yelp will be onsite with games & raffling off prizes! This is a free event.
Parking: Thornton Park Parking Garage with entrances on North Eola Drive and East Washington Street. Street parking is available if you can find it.
I’ve been seriously collecting vinyl since the mid-80′s, constantly digging for both rare bits and the latest 12″ goodies for as long as I can remember. House music, alternative and punk, rare sixties experimental electronics, Krautrock, spacey downtempo records … hardly any genre’s been left unturned. This means I’ve got loads of vinyl. Tons … it’s everywhere in my house. If you open my closets, look under my bed, peer into corners of various rooms in my home, you’ll find stacks of the proverbial wax. Recently I’ve decided I need to cut back – way back – and sell off some of these treasures to others who may also appreciate and get some use out of them. The thing is, I find myself regularly only playing about 10% of my collection (which is still a lot) but that other 90% is feeling a bit neglected. So, along come the fine folks at 
