New Years Gift! (Part 2 ZIP Fixed)

2009 proved to be another great year for music ("The Best Of 09'" edition of ODL is on it's way!) not only for new music but for rediscovering older music. When ever I feel as if I've heard it all, I come to find out that I've only just scratched the surface. This music goes deeper then I could have ever imagined, and that is what inspires me to keep digging and evolving musically. Even more important then the music itself is the friendships and experiences that are a direct result of it, I'm so grateful for this gift and that is why I enjoying sharing it as much as possible.

As a gift to you I've put together some of my favorite boogie/funk/disco/edits/soul tracks from the past year, some classic, some rare, some weird, all amazing. Enjoy!

ODL New Years Gift - Part 1 (Click to Download!)

Arcade Gang (Feat. Rich Cason) - When Doves Cry Syndrome (Part 3) 1984

A fun little cover version of the Prince classic with a early 80's electro boogie twist, even some vocoder at the 2:00 mark. Shout outs to James Pants for this one.

Aurra - Such a Feeling (Part 2 and 3) 1982

An absolutely stunning boogie dub right here, taken from Dimitri From Paris's "Night Dubbin" compilation on BBE.

Boney M - Ma Bakes ('Ma Baker' Re-Edit) 1977

Sometimes I forget how awesome Boney M was, as soon as that guitar comes in at 0:48 I understand again.

Change - A Lover's Holiday 1980

The first single by one of the finest boogie/modern-soul groups ever, the first two albums are essential.

Con Funk Shun - Too Tight 1980

This is some feel good funk music right here, always gets a smile. Sneak it in after Earth, Wind and Fire's "September".

Dee Dee Sharp - Nobody Could Ever Take Your Place (Funkhunt Re-Cut) 1977

The Philly sound at it's best imo, beautiful.

Elvis Presley - Crawfish (Pilooski Edit) 2008

One of the most amazing edits I've heard, perfectly executed and gets better as the track progresses, by the 4:40 mark you completely forget that this is Elvis Fucking Presley! Pilooski is a master of the edit no doubt.

Greyship Daviz - This Groove Is On The Loose 1983

This track starts of with some seriously heavy open drums and a synth bass drop that almost sounds like an 808 bass drum (heeeaaavy) then proceeds to smash your head with insane synth leads and a deep Funkadelic style groove. Shout outs to Trevor Risk for putting me up on this one.

James Brown - Can't Take It With You 1976

Christmas aka James Brown Day! Kind of a lesser known JB track that goes hard. If I ever DJ a B-Boy battle I will drop this without hesitation.

Jimmy Bo Horne - Is It In 1980

My recent obsession has been anything Harry Wayne Casey & Richard Finch produced for other artists between (1975-80).

ODL New Years Gift - Part 2 (Click to Download!)

Mai Tai - History 1985

My soft spot for 80's pop will die hard, shout outs to Niña Mendoza.

Mouzon's Electric Band - Everybody Get Down 1979

First heard this on James Murphy and Pat Mahoney's stellar FabricLive mix, what a gem.

Nightlife Unlimited - Peaches & Prunes (Ron Hardy Re-Edit) 1980

A hypnotic disco edit by one of the originators of House music Ron Hardy. Is it just me or did music sound better when he played it? It's magic...

Prince - Private Joy 1981

Not sure how this eluded my Prince tribute, back in 07' "The Purple Mix" , amazing song.

Scott Davis - NY Applejack 1979

Some raw ass New York funk, feel it.

Sharon Redd - Can You Handle It 1980

Her first single, followed by the classic's "Beat The Street" and "Never Give You Up" shortly after.

Sho' Nuff - Don't Use Me Up 1982

One of my favorite discoveries of 09', it melted my face the first time I heard it. Boogie-Funk banger!

Tata Vega - Get It Up For Love 1979

A brilliant cover version of Ned Doheny's original song, can't decide which one I like better.

The Sylvers - What's It All About 1974

One for the heads.

Vernon Burch - Do It To Me (AJ's Funky Edit) 1981

Another Talkbox burner. Shouts out to B.Cause's new Roger Troutman (master of the Talkbox) tribute mix

Willie Hutch - In and Out 1982

This is possibly the only WH song that hasn't been sampled by Three 6 Mafia.

Smalltown Best Of 2009 (Mix)

It's almost 2010 and that means it's time for everyones "Best Of 09". Last year Smalltown DJ's "Best Of 08" was my favorite compilation/mix of highlights from the year, so was very excited to see this on Smalltowns Blog today, especially after being disappointed with other "Best Of 09" lists thus-far.

This is first time I've posted something on ODL without listening to it first, no need...

Listen/Download HERE

1) While you wait for the Others - Grizzly Bear feat. Michael Macdonald
2) Just ain't Gonna Work Out - Mayer Hawthorne
3) Stillness is the Move - Solange Knowles
4) Dominoes - The Big Pink
5) Nothing to Worry About - Peter, Bjorn & John
6) No You Girls (Grizzl Remix) - Franz Ferdinand
7) So Insane - Discovery
8) The Sticky - Black Moth Super Rainbow
9) Lizstomania (Classixx Remix) - Phoenix
10) Psychic City - Yacht
11) Blood Bank (Skinny Friedman edit) - Bon Iver
12) Home - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
13) Animal (Mark Ronson Remix) - Miike Snow
14) Shelter (Them Jeans Remix) - The XX
15) Cruel Intentions - Simian Mobile Disco feat. Beth Ditto
16) Walking on the Moon (U-Tern's Kris Menace blend) - The Dream
17) Bulletproof - La Roux
18) One Life Stand - Hot Chip
19) Rain Dance - The Very Best feat. M.I.A.
20) You Got the Love (The XX Remix) - Florence & The Machine
21) Night by Night (Skream Remix) - Chromeo
22) Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi feat Ratatat & MGMT

New Years Eve Party (Vancouver)

Etienne De Crecy TONIGHT in Vancouver!

I will be playing a little opening set for the legendary "French Touch" producer Etienne De Crecy (Superdiscount, France) tonight at Venue (881 Granville St.) Definitely breaking out some French house gems for this one!

Billy Griffin - Hold Me Tighter In The Rain (Intro Edit) (1982 Soul/Boogie)

Billy Griffin - Hold Me Tighter In The Rain (Intro Edit)

One Day Later # 62 (Mix 2009)

Download/Listen here...

San Serac - Music Never Ends (M's Music Mix By Morgan Geist)
Wildlife - Jumbie (Beware & Motorpitch Remix)
DJ Falcon - Untitled (HiJack Remix)
Rory Phillips - Solar Breakfast
Fan Death - Reunited (Ccenturiess Remix)
Headman (Feat. Dieter Meier) - Gimme (In Flagranti Remix Blog Edit)
Munk - No Milk (Mercury Remix)
Zuper Blahq - Here We Go (Edit)
Space - Carry On Turn Me On (Bottin remix)
Kid Creole - On A Day Like Today (Todd Terje's Friendly Children Edit)
Matias Aguayo - Rollerskate (Sanfuentes & Alex Thunder Version)
Love on Laserdisc - Mainframe
The Gossip - Love Long Distance (Riva Starr Remix)
Chromeo - Night By Night (U-Tern's Aeroplane Blend)
Tata Vega - Get It Up For Love
Dee Dee Sharp Gamble - Nobody Could Ever Take Your Place (Funkhunt Re-Cut)
Eat More Cake - Red Sky (The Diogenes Club Radio Edit)
Washed Out - Get Up
Little Dragon - Feather
Sebastien Tellier - Fingers Of Steel (Toby Toast Topspin Remix)