Monthly Archives: November 2009

In 2006, Axwell already had several big productions to his name ('Feel the Vibe,' 'Together,' his remix of 'Watch the Sunrise). From Usher to Bob Sinclar, he's had has hand in a number of productions that span the musical spectrum. But it was on Pete Tong's Essential Mix where Axwell's career as a live DJ really took off. Axwell put together an absolutely slammin two hour mix of the new electro sound (the sound that would dominate all of 2006 and early 2007) and beginnings of the tech house sound that would shape his later productions.

Shortly after appearing on the Essential Mix, Axwell, Steve Angello, Eric Prydz, and Sebastian Ingrosso began to tour the world together as the 'Swedish House Mafia.' After a few hit collaborations (Axwell & Angello aka Supermode with 'Tell me Why'), some creative marketing, a well planned tour schedule, and a wild 2007 WMC catapulted the Swedish House Mafia to world class fame. In 2009, the Swedes took over Monday nights at Pacha Ibiza wth their Dark Forrest Party. Later this year, they will play at two sold out shows at the Brixton Academy in the UK.

Axwell's Essential Mix was a memorable one. Every track works and many of these tracks ruled the 2006/2007 party season. It spans the range of house music, going from the deep and almost soulful Mike Monday remix of "Disco to Disco", to the crazy 'The Whistler,' and finally good 'ol (nice, not crunchy, sounding) electro with the Dirty South remix of 'Changes.' Great stuff.

Axwell – Live @ The Essential Mix (Part I) – 08-20-06

Axwell – Live @ The Essential Mix (Part II) – 08-20-06
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Tracklist
Copyright – We Can Rise (Dub) (Defected)
Berlitz - ?
DJ Pippi & D. Penn – Do You Feel It (Urbana)
Dark Mountain Group – Lose Control (Axwell Sexyback Edit) (Buzzin Fly) (with Justin Timberlake – Sexyback')
Chris Lake – Changes (Dirty South Remix) (Apollo)
Madonna – Jump (Axwell Remix) (Maverick)
David Guetta – Love Don't Let Me Go (Joe T Vanelli Remix) (Gut)
Martin Solveig – Edony (Africanism)
Whirlpool – Disco To Disco (Mike Monday Remix) (Universal)
Axer – 1.2.3 (Axwell Underworld Edit) (Pryda Friends)
Nelly Furtado – Promiscuous (Axwell Remix) (Geffen)
King Unique – To The Left (Curfew)
Paul Woolford – Erotic Discourse (Axwell Monster Edit) (20:20Vision)
Hardfloor – Da Revival (Axwell Mode Edit) (Hardfloor)
Claude Vonstroke – The Whistler (Dirtybird)
TV Rock – Bimbo (Tonight Only Remix)'
? – Satthaom Acapella
Axwell Ft. Charles Salter – I Found You (Classic Mix) (Axtone)
George Kranz – Din Daa Daa (Chez Music)
Laidback Luke – Otherwize Then (Mifune)
Inner City – Good Life (Eric Prydz Edit)
The Beat – The Beat Is What You Need (Harlem)
Bobby Blanco & Miki Moto – 3am Acapella (Defected)
Bob Sinclar Ft. Steve Edwards – World Hold On (Axwell Remix) (Yellow/Defected)
Francesco Farfa – Universal Love (Ocean Trax)
Richard Earnshaw – Summer Rain (One)

Armin Van Buuren and Paul Van Dyk are examples of two gents who can do this for Trance. They are classic. And that in no way implies that they're old, stogy, or one-sided. They're constantly re-inventing themselves. Armin puts out the weekly "A State of Trance" for two whole hours each time. That's a lot of music to go through and wrap up together in a set, while still making sure that it still sounds fresh. Its no wonder why Armada Records (van Buuren's record label) has got so many great hits to its name.

The classic sets that I'll start posting will showcase the talents of (at the time) up and coming DJs, while they were in the process of making a name for themselves. Most of these individuals ended up carving out their on big or little (depending on how you look at it) niche in the world of electronic music. As you can imagine, these types of sets don't come along that often, so don't expect to hear them every week or month. For those who have never heard these sets, enjoy, you're in for some wild tunes. For those who have, crank it up one more time, its bound to better the next time around.

1) Serge Devant feat. Nadia Ali – 12 Wives In Tehran (Original Mix)
2) The Cube Guys, Landmark – No Me Puedo Controlar (The Cube Guys Mix)

4) m0H – Je T’aime a Mort (Original Mix)
5) Tristan Garner – Panama (Original Mix)
6) Arno Cost, Tristan Garnier – Last Forever feat. Errol Reid (DBN Remix)
7) D.Ramirez, Mark Knight, Underworld – Downpipe (Original Dub Mix)
Lee Kalt & Mark Alston feat. Missus M – Kiss & Fly (Main Mix)
9) Jesse James, Woolhouse – Magic Carpet Ride (Extended Mix)
10) The Funk Ensemble – Syndia (Dario D’Attis Club Mix)
11) Michel Cleis – La Mezcla (Copyright Main Mix)
12) Steve Angello & Eric Prydz – Woz Not Woz (Norman Doray & Arno Cost Tribute Remix)
13) Copyright – Roots (Torre Bros Remix)
14) Inphinity – Amanecer (Original Mix)
15) Chocolate Puma vs Hardsoul – R2G2 (Original Mix)
16) Gui Boratto – No Turning Back (David Tort The Mansion Remix)