Lana Del Rey VS Congi - Sonmium of the Young and Beautiful (L&O Cocktail)

A bit of a throwback but seven years ago we made a Cocktail (mashup) of Congi and Lana Del Rey. I had made a video mashup for the two based off of Lana Del Rey's music video and the trailer for the Great Gatsby but had done it in iMovie and didn't quite know what I was doing. So it was never posted, I found the old file and cleaned it up the best I can and so now here it is for fun and enjoyment.

Congi:
soundcloud.com/congi-music

Lana Del Rey:
lanadelrey.com/

Video Clips:
Lana Del Rey
youtube.com/watch?v=o_1aF54DO60
The Great Gastby:
youtube.com/watch?v=rARN6agiW7o

cock·tail
ˈkäkˌtāl/
noun

1. An alcoholic mixed drink that contains three or more ingredients, at least one being a spirit, one sweet/sugary, and one sour/bitter.

2. An intoxicating sonic concoction consisting of a delicate blend of various tracks and samples, then cut with a fine layer of supplemental sound design.

So what happens when you invite L&O to play a Great Gatsby party? You get a jazzy fusion of retro melodies blended into a more modern framework that compliments that martini in your hand. While the whole set was a left-field trip through the lounge sound of the 1920s, we felt that the opener stood out as something our larger internet audience would enjoy.

Congi's track Somnium (Latin for "The Dream") provided a perfect noir backdrop to Lana Del Rey's somber lyrics on nostalgia, and the desperation of youth. The product of their tonal marriage is something we're happy to share with you today.

Things We Do In The Dark

Things We Do In The Dark is a pleasure playlist of heightened senses and sensuality. The psychedelic but chill and beautiful nature of this playlist runs throughout and is perfect for a relaxing background soundtrack to an evening with friends, a night at home by yourself, or even for evening encounters of a more intimate nature.

LoveBytes Vol. 5 - Submission + Surrender Mixed by Libations & Oscillations

Fifth volume in the new LoveBytes mix series ..." the evolution of a relationship. a journey through love."

We were contacted by Ideal Noise to be a part of their new LoveBytes mix series. This series tried to explore the theme of "Love" by reflecting and exploring different phases it may go through. Each stage (or theme) was guest mixed by a different well known or up and coming DJ/ Producer hand-selected from an international roster of hottest names in today's bass-heavy sounds. We were selected to be 5th in the series with the phase of Submission + Surrender as our theme.

Vocal Production & Mastering Vital (Jeffrey Evans)Vocals, poetry/ Spoken words by Zefora

“Tracklist:
1. Annie Drury - Let The River Flow (Jack Sparrow Remix)
2. The M Machine - Shadow In The Rose Garden (Matt Lange Remix)
3. Tealeaf - Voices From War
4. PANTyRAiD - Driving Back Home
5. Bwoy De Bhajan - Gipsy Otters of New Orlasia
6. Minnesota - Bloom
7. Submotion Orchestra - Blind Spot (Intro)
8. Bonobo - Towers
9. Jon Hopkins - Form By Firelight
10. Gaszia - You (Anvil Hands Remix)
11. Lana Del Rey vs. Congi - Somnium of The Young and Beautiful (Libations & Oscillations Cocktail)
12. Ludovico Einaudi - Experience (Starkey Remix)
13. Mr. FijiWiji & Exist Strategy - Voyager
14. Kerry Leva - Stay With Me
15. Bronze Whale - Say It (BAILE Remix)
16. Libations & Oscillations - Myriads Rise (echo conscious’ Reclaimed Wood Remix)”

Libations & Oscillations - Young & Beautiful

This is a live set for a private party that was never really made for release. It was made for the magic of one night. In October of 2013 a Great Gatsby party happened and it was the social event of the season. Everyone was there dressed to the nines, cocktails, and cigars between the pool and rotunda. Hors d’oeuvres of canapés, crudités, and patisserie by the grand foyer. A photo session in the drawing-room, and plenty of action in the ballroom. The creation of a proper mood for this event was crucial and began with crafting a new cocktail (mash-up) of Lana Del Rey’s song from the Great Gatsby soundtrack. Everything else was built from there using lounge, future jazz fusion, and a touch of hip hop. The cocktail was released on November 5th of that year but the setlist was lost to a cocktail napkin and found again inside a smoking jacket. Eventually to be released as a full the full mixset in Feb of 2014.

“Tracklist:
1. Lana Del Rey vs. Congi - Somnium Of The Young And Beautiful (L&O Cocktail)
2. Author - In The Sky Feat Jehst & Stig Of The Dump
3. Bonobo - Sapphire
4. Blockhead - Farewell Spaceman
5. Moca - Latein
6. Ella Fitzgerald - Wait Till You See Him (De-Phazzed Remix)
7. Esthero - Melancholy Melody
8. Chinese Man - Saudade Feat Femi Kuti and Liliboy
9. Waldeck - Addicted
10. Caravan Palace - Star Scat
11. Thievery Corporation - A Gentle Dissolve (Shawn Lee Ping Pong Orchestra Remix)
12. Wax Tailor - Only Once Feat Ali Harter
13. Michal Menert - Top to Bottom
14. Blockhead - Triptych Pt. 3
15. Chinese Man - He Said
”

Joseph Noctum - Pyropolis 2012: Phuture Perreo

The third and last installment in my Pyropolis series. In 2009 Dave Nada changed electronic music while DJing a high school house party when he slowed down Afrojack's dutch house remix of 'Moombah' to 108bpm. I was instantly hooked and over the next few years, I collected the slow beginnings of Moombahton tracks as they came out. The year before I experimented one lazy afternoon at Flipside with a Moombahton set and I watch as people we’re subconsciously drawn in to dance and enjoy the beats. This is the set that I played for the Amalgam Coast's Dance Dance Like There Is A Gypsy In Your Pants / Tiki Happy Hour party because I wanted to bring something new. It was a great success as the music, crowd, gourmet drinks and atmosphere melted together to make a magical night.

“Tracklist:
1. Nadastrom & Heartbreak - Church
2. Alex Clare - Too Close (Nadastrom Remix)
3. Graffiti 6 - Annie You Reset! Me (A-Mac Moombahton Edit)
4. N.A.S.A. Ft. Kanye West, Lykke Li, and Santogold - Gifted (Mattb remix)
5. Pickster One and Chrizz Luvly - Dem Bow Is The New Amen (Edit)
6. Milo & Otis - Luck
7. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (Guxxi Vump remix)
8. Fuss - US Bass Anthem (Noctums More Moombah Edit)
9. Oh, Beats! - On Fire
10. Sazon Booya Featurning Anna Yvette - Secret Heart
11. Clockwork - Squad Up (Torro Torro Remix) (Noctums More Moombah Edit)
12. Twinz Beatz - Get em high
13. Paul David - Nova
14. Mackai - I.D.T.O.R.
15. The Heavy - How You Like Me Now (Wick-it the Instigator Remix)”