Maintenance

I know I've been neglecting the needs of the blog again, lately. Life's turned hectic on me, and I'm only finding a couple of hours each night in which I can sleep. Between managing my own career and music, keeping up with other sources, and dealing with "reality", this blog has been put on the backburner, but temporarily.

Expect some bomb-ass tracks soon.

Lost Witness

I've got a pretty little Progressive Trance remix for you this morning, from producer and DJ Ali Wilson. If you haven't heard of her by now, you've probably been living under a rock.

I'm really digging what she's done with this Lost Witness track. You will, too.

Lost Witness - Happiness Happening (Ali Wilson Mix)

Asle pres. Frost

I know I've been neglecting the blog as of late. We haven't been receiving a whole lot of quality submissions, and with the holidays, I haven't had the opportunity to do my usual music searching; but we're prepared to make up for that with this post.

This one is an oldie but a goodie, back from 2005. From Frost (one of the monikers of Asle Bjørn), "Wait For Me (Max Graham's Sidechain Mix) is one track that has stayed in my list of things to definitely play out when I first acquired it in April of 2009 on vinyl. I'm usually not one for Progressive House - this is one of very few exceptions; the riffs and guitar acoustics really provide a mellow and progressive take on the track, yet give it a real punch which many tracks with similar nature lack. The vocal is deep and longing, and has brought me to tears more than once while standing at the decks.

Despite its age, it is one of those "timeless" tracks that you never let go of once you have it.


Asle pres. Frost - Wait For Me (Max Graham's Sidechain Remix)

Bassgiving

Tuesday, November 24 is "Bassgiving" at Paralogia Ultra Lounge in Bricktown. From 9:00PM until 2:00AM, the posh, upscale nightclub located at 200 S. Oklahoma Ave. will be getting their doors blown off by some of Oklahoma City's most well-known DJs - such as DJ Fosterchild and Jacob Jones of NeedleGruv (the residents of SIN Sundays at America's Pub in Bricktown), Ed Crunk of Dance, Robots Dance!, Nouvo - the resident of The Park, One-Winged Angel (who has declared that he will be playing Dubstep and Drum & Bass for this event, which he has never done in public before) and BASSIK, who is in Oklahoma City through the beginning of December from Portland, Oregon.

There is no cover for this event, and it's 21 and up to enter.

The regular open decks' event, "DJ 101 with Ed Crunk", will resume on Tuesday, December 1. Until then, come down for a mid-week explosion of mad bass!

 

One-Winged Angel & Sara Cherub

 Sara Cherub and I have finally finished producing our first track together. "The Devil Is A DJ" is a wicked little break with an evil bassline, built to be dropped on the dance floor during that 1:00AM peak period. If it doesn't make you want to start moving, I'd advise seeking medical attention.

One-Winged Angel & Sara Cherub - The Devil Is A DJ

Dustin Skiles & Trevor Flynn

Saturday, November 28 2009: Dustin Skiles will be returning to OKC for the second time in a month with Trevor Flynn at Kamp's Deli in Oklahoma City, alongside DJ Warchild, DJ Fosterchild, and DJ Jacob Jones of Oklahoma City.

21+ to enter. $8 at the door. RSVP on Facebook for reduced cover.

MySpace Event

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Dustin Skiles on Beatport

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Trevor Flynn on Beatport

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Brought to you by Go Clubnights, Static System Music, & Needlegruv Records.

DJ 101

Every Tuesday night, from 9:00 PM until 2:00 AM, is "DJ 101" with Ed Crunk of Dance, Robots, Dance! at Paralogia Ultra Lounge in Bricktown (Downtown Oklahoma City). This weekly event gives new DJs an open decks' night: a chance to play in Oklahoma City's premier nightlife district - Bricktown - in one of the City's most popular venues, alongside a man who has been referred to as one of the "granddaddies of Oklahoma City's club scene." It also gives newbies who want to learn the trade the chance to do just that: learn.

At 37, Ed Crunk is one of the senior DJs and promoters in Oklahoma, who was throwing parties when most of us who are around today were still in diapers.

DJs interested in playing need to show up need to arrive at Paralogia between 9:00-9:30PM and speak to James, the bartender.

No cover charge. 21+ to enter.

BeatPunks

Hopped over to RobotDanceMusic today, and saw that one of our fellow Oklahomans, BeatPunks, has pushed out another bangin' remix.

Run over to RobotDanceMusic to hear the track before you download, or just download it directly from Mediafire. And check out Bifid's MySpace, while you're at it!

Bifid - Suck on Dick (BeatPunks Remix)

One-Winged Angel Mixtapes

While I'm on a mixtape kick, I thought to myself, "why not post some of my mixes?" I've got two for you, one new, one older, both Trance.

The first, "Flight 429 to Orion", was recorded and released in April of 2009. A lot of emotion was put into this mix and, thus far, it's my favorite mix I've recorded - it's my equivalent of Noticeably F.A.T.'s "Set Yourself On Fire." A lot of Progressive, with some Epic stuff towards the end, "Flight 429" includes tracks from Tiësto, Funabashi, Judge Jules, C.R.W. and Nortek, among others.

The second, "Trancegression," recorded in October 2009, is the mix behind a collection of original tracks and remixes of the same name produced by my self, and is dedicated to a friend of mine who passed on in October of 2008. It has some Tiësto, Paul Van Dyk, more Funabashi, and some classic Trance anthems from BT, Tilt, and one of my remixes and original tracks.

One-Winged Angel - Flight 429 to Orion Mixtape

One-Winged Angel - Trancegression Mixtape

Noticeably F.A.T.

Thought I'd share a mixtape from 2005 that can, to this day, be described with no word, or combination of them, other than "EPIC." "Set Yourself On Fire" from DJ Noticeably F.A.T. of OKC's Higher Level Industries, IFW, and Ground Zero Entertainment recorded this mix in his house one afternoon, nearly five years ago, with his friend Matt Evans as the sole witness.

Without a doubt, this is the best DJ mix I have ever heard in my life - and I don't expect that to change any time in the near or distant future. I've heard some solid mixes from some pretty well-known (as well as unknown) DJs, and this, well... "God is a DJ" is the only phrase that comes to mind. This is 57 minutes of "wow", and has managed to set the standard, at least for me, for any DJ mix that I hear after it. Fantastigasm!

Be sure to check out his MySpace and Twitter.


DJ Noticeably F.A.T. - Set Yourself On Fire

Sara Cherub's Birthday Bash: A Very 80's Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2009: Sara Cherub's Birthday Bash - "A Very 80s Christmas" - is scheduled to be held at Sauced, which is in the Paseo District, in Oklahoma City. It's an 80's-themed event, so dress in your worst (er, best?) 80's attire: big-hair, leg-warmers, & all!

Cover charge for the event is set to $1, which can be bypassed by bringing a canned food donation, which will be given to charity.

This is an all-ages event, starting at 8:45PM, and runs until 1:45AM. Music provided by DJs Noticeably F.A.T. (I.F.W./Higher Level/Ground Zero), Chris Connolly (I.F.W.), One-Winged Angel (I.F.W.), Dan Taylor (South to the Future), and Brian Zero (Higher Level, Ground Zero).

For after party information, ask Sara or Dan Taylor during the event.

RSVP to the Facebook event here, or the MySpace event here.

Datsik

I could be a bigger fan of Dubstep, truly. I consider it a "near-undanceable" genre; and people who try to dance to it usually look like they're having a slow-motion seizure. It's usually pretty embarrassing to see (or, I guess, hear) a DJ launch a Dubstep track, unless they're of exceptional talent. And it's really, really difficult to find a track that truly sets itself apart from every other track.

With that said, I mosied over to trashcanpunch the other day, and found this little gem from Datsik. Dark, gnarly, evil - these are the only words I have to describe "Southpaw."

Datsik - Southpaw (Original Mix)

One-Winged Angel

I'm not a narcissist, but I do know that I make some fairly decent tunes, at least. I've been busting my hump over the past couple of years to do well, and it's beginning to show. That said, here are some exclusive goodies from me that you won't find anywhere else.

First, a throwback way into 1982. This is the second time I've remixed Indeep's iconic "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life", the first instance being under the moniker of DJ Marshy. It was more Fidgety, whereas this mix incorporates bongos, and a replication of the original bassline. It's very tribalish.

Indeep - Last Night a DJ Saved My Life (One-Winged Angel Remix)



Next is a neat little Progressive Trance track. It has a pretty solid bassline & has some very atmospheric elements, but at the same time its energy goes through the roof. I sat down, intending to produce a "transition" track, and I damn sure succeeded!

One-Winged Angel - Stonehenge



Then an extended mix of a track Deadmau5 remixed specifically for FL Studio. Lots of vocal chopping, a wicked Trancebreaks bassline - everything about this one screams "SOLID!"

Deadmau5 - That's Not True (One-Winged Angel Extended Mix)



Finally, "Ghosts in the Oscillator" is obviously inspired by Deadmau5's "Progressive House" sound; it has a synth line that reminds one of "I Remember", but has a little organ spit similar to the same organ from "Ghosts 'n' Stuff" (from which the title is derived). Noms.

One-Winged Angel - Ghosts in the Oscillator

Rex Mundi Feat Susana - Nothing at All

I dug this up a few weeks ago, and I found it far too fucking awesome not to make it my first post. I'm fairly particular about the Trance I play, and promote, and listen to, and this track went straight to the "Oh my God" list as soon as I heard it.

Rex Mundi always bangs out some wicked stuff, and this one is no exception; featuring vocals from Susana, "Nothing At All" can be a little overwhelming for the unprepared. The vocals are beautiful, yet sad. The download includes a remix by Funabashi, which is what won me over - Funabashi is a lot of awesome wrapped in a awesome tortilla and made into an awesome burrito, get the picture? You know what? Just download it.

Artist(s) .........:: Rex Mundi Feat Susana
Title .............:: Nothing At All (Incl Beat Service Remix)
Genre .............:: Trance
Record Label ......:: Coldharbour Recordings
Catalogue Number ..:: CLHR076
Source ............:: WEB
Quality ...........:: 320kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Duration ..........:: 00:34:26 (78.8MB)
Release Date ......:: 10-08-2009
Support ...........:: http://www.beatport.com


Tracklist .........::


1. Rex Mundi Feat Susana - Nothing At All (Original Mix) 8:37
2. Rex Mundi Feat Susana - Nothing At All (Beat Service Remix) 9:36
3. Rex Mundi Feat Susana - Nothing At All (Elevation Remix) 8:28
4. Rex Mundi Feat Susana - Nothing At All (Funabashi Remix) 7:45 

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