Dj Polaski - The Journey

So in my return I wanted to provide a mix I've been working on for quite some time. it started around 2010 prior to my departure. It's a combination of several styles consisting primarily of Nu Disco (don't fret at the genre), Electronica, Deep House, and House with some hints of chillout and downtempo.

The idea, originally, was to create a story mix, not necessarily a themed mix (in which it's one specific genre). I liked that idea after hearing mixes from the likes of Sasha, Nick Warren, and Jody Westendorff, which took on a similar mixing methodology.

Anyways, as I revisited the mix this year, I took some tracks out, added some in, and increased its overall the length. The idea then hit me: why not continue to grow this mix?

"The Journey" / The Art of DJing is essentially the answer. Going beyond the standard CD length of 80 minutes, this mix will be a continuation over time. Right now, 18 tracks have been mixed, however, I've already started adding additional tracks in what will be "additional" revisions (with some very good deep house/fun eletronica tracks by the way).

The end result, I hope, is a 5 hour long mix. Who knows what I'll throw in there, but I'm hoping to cover more genres. I don't think it'll be looked on favorably as people tend to enjoy 1-2 genres in the EDM spectrum. None the less, unlike my other mixes, this one is for me.

p.s. With my return, I plan on pushing out other mixes too.

I hope you enjoy it!

The Journey / The Art of DJing - Revision 1:

01. Kaskade - Don't Wait feat. Haley
02. Solvent - Loss For Words
03. Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work
04. Charlie Why - Drill
05. Amber Jolene - Everyday & Everynight (KANT Remix)
06. Douglas Howarth - Would You Make Toasts With Me
07. Jerome Isma-Ae - Drifting
08. Yuri Kane - Right Back (Chillout Mix)
09. Monolake - Plumbicon (Rebreather Mix)
10. Antix - Lost & Found feat. Mark Rideout
11. Belocca - Hope for the Right feat. Virag (Mr Vosavski Ritmo Remix)
12. Lissat & Voltaxx - Groovejet Andrey Exx (Fomichev Remix)
13. Freeform Fix - Leviathan feat. Roisin Murphy
14. Lounge Loafers - Losing You
15. Juliet Sikora - Come On Now (Set It Off)
16. Elekfantz - Diggin On You
17. EDX - Reckless Ardor
18. Samantha James - Rise (Ric Kupper Remix)

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Vibrations 2010 (May) - Vol. 12

Welcome to May's edition of Vibrations. It's been a few months since the January mix and I wanted to update my friends some great new trance tracks. While some of these have broken the mainstream horizon, many of these chill trance tracks are hidden gems equating into a nice chill/summer mix.

The inspiration behind this volume stemmed from vibrations vol. 7-9...they had a chill yet respectable trance sound. These sound elements are ones I enjoy the best. While sounding amazing, they stray the course of mainstream trance, leaving an impression and enjoyable taste you keep coming back to time and time again.

The ending tracks spell out my favorite moments in this mix. The subtleness never leaves you wanting more; it satiates the soul.

Track listing:

01. Anatolly Frolov - Beautiful Sunrise
02. Chris Reece - Still Breathing
03. Paul Tarrant - Sunset Serenade (JPL Remix)
04. Matt Zo - The Lost
05. Sasha Virus - 2gether We ARe feat. Dilara
06. Alex MORPH - Photograph feat. Roberta Harri
07. Shogun - Nadia feat. Hannah Ray (Extended Mix)
08. Marco V - Coming Back feat. Jonathan Men
09. Gabriel Lukosz - All The Usual Things (Tucande Remix)
10. Oxide - For You feat. Aelyn (Eximinds Remix)
11. Michael Witness - Tranquility (Soarsweep Remix)

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New Blogsite?

So, I've thinking of teaming up with 3 DJs, to form a blog called "Groovernment". Essentially what it will be is a 3 month cycle of mixes:

1. Trance (Dj Polaski) - Vibrations

2. Tech-House/Progressive (Habitual Motion) - Tronic Sessions

3. Breakbeat (Dj Laesch) - Sound Synthetics

(Bonus) Additional chillout (MDB?)

What do you guys think?

Welcome Back: Vibrations 2010 (January)

Well well well...Here I am again. 2010 has kicked us off with some awesome tracks feature some awesome artists.

The mix settles well for both the more aggressive-style trance listeners, but half way through it appeals to the progressive as well. Finally, the last two tracks a bit of a techy sound, but never lose sight of the trance experience. The last track by Tiesto is one of my all time favs. Mixing is top notch, just for you.

Oh, by the way, why did I add the months to the mix name now? o.O I dont know....

Tracklist:

1. Sunny Lax - Misgrey

2. Andy Duguid - Deja Voodoo

3. Ton TB - Calculating Darkness (Club Mix)

4. Tritonal - Kiss Me Here feat. Christina Soto

5. Firewall (Lange) - Wanderlust

6. Dj Eco - And We Flew Away

7. BT - Every Other Way (Armin Van Buuren)

8. Filo & Peri - Soul and The Sun feat. Eric Lumiere (Mike Shiver's Garden State Remix)

9. Super8 & Tab - Irufushi

10. Neelix - Get Awake

11. Matt Darey - See The Sun feat Kate Louise Smith (Moonbeam Remix)

12. Tiesto - In My Memory feat. Nicola Hitchcock (Gabriel Dresden Elephant Memory Remix)

Track time: 66 minutes

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EP Album on Kahvi: Bendii Syndrome

I really felt like my last post didn't do justice for the kind of enthusiasm I wanted to display for my EP released on Kahvi. For you Kahvi fans, I released a 4-Track Kahvi EP that really had some positive feedback from the loyal customers there. Those responses really encouraged me to continue looking into music production.

With that said, I've currently working on another 4-track EP that will be released on Kahvi's EP timetable.

Back to the album! I really felt Bendii Syndrom hit a well scored note (no pun intended) to Kahvi listeners as much of the releases were bionic bunny style weird-hypnotic tracks. I do go for those kinds of tracks, but I really think for that kind of arena, people want subtly, simplicity, and emotional components attached to their music. I think those elements, when blended, produce an effect that makes you feel good.

I don't always think about these things, and to quantify music in such ways should be blasphemous in most cases. None the less, the tracks I created hit a chord with me, I hope they do with you as well. Much of the inspiration from the tracks came from trancey chillout, workbench (Kahvi releases) and Boards of Canada.

Loss of Grandios is by far (in my opinion) the best track of the EP. While repetitive, it follows the style of Boards of Canada but also has its own style of communicating its intent.

Snooping for berries is a fun and intrinsic style that makes me think of some dog, snooping around the garden for a quick treat. Don't ask me why, but thats just the illusion that I get when I listen to this.

Last Goodbyes are one of those Squaresoft-cum-Chronotrigger-cum-FinalFantasy tracks that just kind of sit with you when you've listened to it enough. Piano and pad swells make this track a swirling pool of emotion.

Starstruck is exactly what the name implies, BOOM. The start up is slow and somewhat unimpressive. But mid-point through the track, sounds begin to fill your speakers and the result is a conglomerate of chorded violence with a sense of subtlety (yes I can use that word twice).

1. Last Goodbyes

2. Loss of Grandios

3. Snooping For Berries

4. Starstruck

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As for timely releases of my Mixes, I really do have apologize. I always end up with the shorter end of the stick when it comes to a commitment with you guys. Money definitely is not the issue but rather the time associated with making mixes. With a full-time job now (System's analyst) and a full-time student, things often get lost in the mix of it all (once again, no pun intended). I'm currently looking at purchasing tracks for another vibrations mix coming up soon. So stay tuned.

Kahvi Release #273: Bendii Syndrom by Polaski

So for you Kahvi fans out there, I've finally made it to the cream of the crop and have an EP listed on kahvi's own site titled Bendii Syndrome. This luscious set of individual tracks lay out sequences of sounds that are both strange and common to the avid EDM listener. None the less, they are worth checking out and they are free (If you'd like a .FLAC copy, you can donate $2 to paypal).

Here's what Kahvi had to say about it:

"After some successful releases of mix on Kahvi, Polaski has followed similar DJs in turning his attentions to the creation of his own original music. What follows is his first four track ep, heavily influenced by Boards of Canada (check Loss of Grandios) and Arovane.

A warm, fluid, easy listening collection of tracks, a sentimental edge with the classic off tone analogue sounds, subtle beats and addictive melodies. Polaski has studied the style of his favourite artists well, and this reflects in Bendii Syndrome.

After the harsh and distorted reality of Yards 'Swaggle Dub', Kahvi returns to a more mellow and chilled vibe. Enjoy this great premier from Polaski and lets wait for some more of his work in the future."

Go to the site and download them for free.

http://www.kahvi.org/releases.php?release_number=273

The very best and final Kahvi Mix release is days away

I've been holding out. I must apologize. It's been awhile since a kahvi release and for good reason: I've exhausted all the useable tracks in the kahvi collective for mixing. But I have one left. The VERY BEST chill, emotional, down-to-earth, seamless, tear-jerking, and capstone mix out of the entire collection of mixes. It's been in holding for almost 1 and a half years.

It's coming this week.

Vibration Breaks Vol. 02 (Trance + BREAKS...sort of)

Thanks to the generousity of many, I've decided to whip out another specialty mix I've been wanting to do for the last half-a-year: Progressive Breakbeat. Thats right, breakbeat but with a Progressive Trance style to it. Unbeknownst to me, there are actually more progressive break tracks out there than not and I was delighted to get my fingers on both vinyls and mp3s.

Vibration Breaks Vol. 2 carries the vibration name of solid mixing and great track selection. I don't take it lightly. I want people to know that if there is a Vibrations name to my mixes you're getting good stuff. I can't promise it, but I hope you do have some expectations. None the less this mix is chocked full of some great music. I'm serious!

If you've known me for awhile you know that out of all my mixes my favorite is the progressive/tech/trannce mix called "The Undiscovered Country". It's bar-none the best mix I've made in terms of mixing and track selection (and it was my third released mix since I started). In Vibration Breaks Vol. 2 I hold the very same feeling. This is a great mix...I love listening to it over and over again. Very few mixes I make have that sensation to it. I want to pass it on to you to show my appreciation towards you and the amazing artists that have supplied such great music!

If you're not into break beat, I hope this mix will change your mind. If you like Progressive Trance, then this is for you! I've managed to cram 15 tracks of great sounding, liquid-style progressive trance breaks. It's sooo goooey and warm on the inside. There are momenets of joy, jubliation, happiness, excitement, and chill! Top that with a swirl of seamless mixing and you have a concoction of pure emotion. I cannot completely convey how much I love this mix. I really cannot. The tracks really make this mix GREAT! I say this in hopes that you understand that I'm not boasting about my own ability to make the mix good...it's all about the artists.

Tracklist:

01. Disconnected Illusions (Aeron Aether Remix)

02. Arthur Deep - Demonstraight

03. Gridlocked - Balancing Act (Retroid Remix)

04. Phrakture - In Absence

05. Abdomen Burst - So Many Hopes

06. Alexander Miguel - Transit

07. TyDi - I Like, You Like

08. Aeron Aether - Lake In The Well (Frontdoorboy Remix)

09. The Fusion - You Never Be Alone (Kurt Remix)

10. Arthur Deep - Phoenix

11. Coalesced - Cortina

12. Abakus - Igmatik

13. Space Manoeuvres - Division Six

14. Moshic - Rain Done (Break Mix)

15. Will Spencer - Oceanica (Stefan Anion's Port Remix)

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Vibrations Vol. 10

TRANCE TRANCE TRANCE! VOCALS VOCALS VOCALS!

Yes, this edition of the vibrations series not only hits it's 10th volume, but offers a difference from the previous 4. Trance in its boldness reaches out from the grave and grabs you by the ears (literally) and takes you for a spin (LITERALLY!). There are hints of progressiveness, but the overall theme is Trance. Oh yeah, did I mention there's vocals too? Too many tracks to count that have them!

The 3 tracks of the mix start progressive building up the mix. Then I do a few dazzling tricks with the tracks, mash them up and let them fly. BPM is higher than average and you'll feel good about yourself after listening to this. And guess what? IT'S FREE. You dont have to pay a dime, except the marginal cost of sending those little intricate data splices we call packets that travel million of miles through the internet. None the less, here it is, naked...Vibrations Vol. 10


Tracklist:

01. Arion Grey - When She Arrives (Cyrus & Soundstorm Remix)
02. Ice Breeze - How it Begins (CJ Peeton Remix)
03. David Deere - Crystal Movement (Mike Envee Remix)
04. Tritonal feat. Christina Soto - Crash Into Reason (Moonbeam Mix)
05. OceanLab/Above & Beyond - On a Good Day (16 Bit Lolitas Remix)
06. Armin Van Buuren - The Sound of Goodbye (EDX's Indian Summer Remix)
07. Cosmic Gate - Not Enough Time (Andy Duguid Remix)
08. Mike Mikhjian feat. Anna Basel - Another Day
09. Albin Myers - Times Like These (EDX's Redub)
10. Airbase feat. Floria Ambra - Interfere
11. Ohmna feat. Nurlaila - Key of Life (MaRLo Remix)
12. Omen - Arriba Cielo (PooNyk & Oxide Remix)
13. Jonas Steur - Sonrisa


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