DJ Nave E

 

 

With the melodic yet upbeat beginnings of  “To The Edge” getting you all primed and ready,

“Over The EDGE” takes you one step further down the  spiral.

Notching the BPM’s up just a tad to a clubland standard of 132

and getting it more minimalistic beats and melodies

this disc has a slightly “EDGIER” groove to it.

A little bit harder, tad bit deeper, and more grit ensures that whatever your pleasure, this is definitely a step in the right direction.

As promised this isn’t the end, but only preps you for the splash down ending of “…to the wall” and it’s frenetic 136 BPM

This disc also incorporates more subtle production work and re-working of a few tracks to achieve the sonic experience I’ve been looking to achieve.

I’d like to name tracks, but honestly, there are very few you would recognize title wise, so I won’t tease you with things you might not be able to find except for in this very mix.

So without further pomp and circumstance, let’s continue our aural journey and pick up where we left off.

Hopefully you can hang on till the end, there’s a big surprise waiting for ya.

Till next installment

Yours in Groove

DJ Nave E

 

 

 

Concepts are what I do, if you haven’t noticed yet.  It’s one of the things that makes a DJ Nave E mix different than your average DJ mix.

This time however, I totally think I have outdone myself.  This is a multi-level concept, where not only the cover art, but the actual mixes themselves convey and personify the concept and help propel it into your ear drums.

This being the first of the a 3 cd set, this time, I’m going to “bait” you along.  Normally, I tend to drop a 3 cd set at the same time, and let you catch up.

This time is different, cause, well, each disc needs PROPER  BREATHING room.

There is even an alternate version of these mixes that are available on a private request basis, as the “cherry” on top has been omitted from these released versions.

Normally I give you a slight idea of who is in the mix, this time, I almost can’t and won’t even attempt to try.

Know this, it’s different than what you’ve come to expect from DJ Nave E, and loyalists will tell you, they haven’t heard this sound since about 2001.

Fret not, ya boy still got it, and now with “to the EDGE” you do as well.

Each mix is just over an hour long, a slight departure from my normal 78 minute routine.

The “hook” is that this is a progress mix set, not the progressive genre, however but progressive in terms of BPM.

You start out on disc one at 128 bpm with deep house and regular house.

Disc two “Over The EDGE” migrates you towards 132 bpm and into progressive tech-house tribal tech minimal house.

Disc three “…to the wall” checks in at 136 bpm and drop kicks you into techno, prog tech, minimal tech and other harder aggressive stylings.

This one will take you right to the EDGE, but doesn’t quite take you all the way there…

That’s what “Over The Edge” is for, and stay tuned, I’ll post that later.  ;-D

Until then beat-a-holics and fellow beat junkes.

Yours in Groove!

DJ Nave E

 

Hungry for something a bit gritty, and edgy,

and just in time for the Wednesday

Hump Bump

I decided to dip my hands in some dirty electronic nuggets

Taking a chunk outta the “Fly Life”,

along with some introspection to reveal “God In Me”

I’ve come up with a nice selection of

hard driving excess.

You might wanna take a shower afterwards

I’ve always had this affinity for good soul stirring Baptist Church rhythms, and how it’s had the ability to stir up the soul.

As a DJ, of course you want to be able to tap into that power, and also be able to celebrate that energy and passion.

I’ve had a favorite vocalist for many decades, Vernessa Mitchell, and she’s a member and affiliated Psalmist to my church. I’ve grown up watching her and her pipes bring people to emotional bliss with her vocal prowess.

Upon hearing that she would be back in town, and performing at a local church, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to have my ears blessed by her powerful gift.

I struggled with this notion for weeks, and nothing came of it, until BAM, it all fell in place today.

Original concept was supposed to be only her music, but that wasn’t a large enough body of work for me, and I’d be remiss in not including newer compositions from other artists as well.

Honestly, this style of music has been written off by most as heathen’s music, druggie dope den stuff to trip on and commit all sorts of sins to.  While that might be true to an extent, it doesn’t have to be that way, and I’m glad that these women have found a way to transcend that, and also without being preachy or dogmatic, find a way how to bring the gospel, and a message of love acceptance into such arenas, and gain such acceptance as they have.

So I enlisted the help of Tamara Wallace and Oscar G., Funky Green Dogs, Mary Mary to allow this to be a big barn burning piece of revival.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Yours in Groove…

DJ Nave E

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the course of my constant obsession with technology,

of course the incessant love affair with music

and the endless hours spent on the internet,

it only seems right that I take time to recognize and acknowledge

the companies and services that help me do what I do.

Each one has in some way shaped and molded my craft

and has contributed to the mixes you hear here.

Now what thank you would be complete without a

Mrs. Jackson-style

“What Have You Done For Me….Lately??”

LOL

Well, with that said, I’m sure that people will be asking as time goes on

what equipment do I use, have experience on, and where do I get it all?

That’s where the affiliating comes in to play…(ha ha naysayers…there IS a tie in)

Upon my webcrawling I found out that yes, when you visit my site,

or if you decide you want to acquire any DJ related tools,

software, or equipment yours truly can receive

nominal compensation for your purchasing consideration.

This will greatly help to off set the cost of production, procurement, and publishing.

Watch this space for future developments and links in the coming weeks for the affiliate links.

In the meantime, lets do some product placement shall we?

And no, this is by no means a complete or exhaustive list, but this will keep you busy for now…

 

 

 

It’s amazing what old creative friends can do for one another.

Give it some time, and you find out how much both of you have progressed.

Thanks Killzone for the muse and for the streamspace.

Here’s hoping your audience had as much fun listening

As I did recording it.

Adele

Deadmau5

Britney Spears

Tony Braxton…wait…huh???

Yes, I did say Tony Braxton, and even Chris Brown!

It’s a non-stop one shot live recorded stream

and clocking in at 2 hours and 15 minutes,

this one is seriously heavy hitting.

Taking a page from Danny T’s book,

there’s even some “Gag Me With A Tune” action goin on..

email me if you can spot it and I’ll find a nice surprise for ya

Brought to you like only yours truly can deliver…

And to think it all started with an impromptu

Amy Winehouse tribute and live re-edit of

“Tears Dry On Their Own” for his

Killzone Internet Radio Station

Next thing I know 2 hr block of his show is handed over,

and you’re about to listen to the history…

Uplink complete, and now available for download

or your personal re-stream

After playing around with the notion,

after needing an outlet for wild aggression

I finally got the time and space to get into it sooo…

Here is the result

Be careful, it’s aggressive and deep.

The beats can get hard and loud as usual.

At this point, words fail to describe or explain

This is as close to aural ecstasy as you can get

You’re either moving

Or your dead

This one will test your subs!!!!

Fair warning, DJ Nave E or any related entity

is NOT responsible for any equipment damage

or disturbing the peace or noise ordinance violation tickets

received during the listening to of this mix.

 

Disc 2 picks up right where Disc 1 leaves off,

Takes the intensity up a few notches,

and even refreshes the beat anty with some help

from Barbara Tucker of all people…

see if you can spot that one!

New 3 disc set, spawned from a preoccupation with a particular song,

this is the mix that just wouldn’t end!

Once you put it on, and make your way into disc 2

 

I am sure you will have the same problem I did,

Not being able to turn it off!