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MLK Jan 17, 2016

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Some years ago while auditioning samples for compositions, I was listening to pieces of Martin Luther King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and was astonished to realize that that the speech is -- from start to finish and without variation -- 125 beats per minute for over 15 minutes. I have always thought that the"Dream" speech is one of the most passionate, important, lyric, and beautifully constructed stretches of oratory imaginable. The realization that it's also right on tempo caused me to start listening to it as a musical construction. It has a nearly symphonic structure, with distinct movements. And of course there's that astonishing finish. I wanted to compose something that would underscore the speech's musicality -- a simple piece that would act as a bed to illustrate the structure and lyric beauty of King's amazing words. I did absolutely no editing to the speech beyond some EQing for clarity and muting some of the applause. It runs in "MLK" exactly as it was recorded, from start to finish. The timing -- stops, breaks, emphases, etc. -- is exactly as Rev. King delivered it. After many listenings my appreciation for Rev. King's words (and passion, and hope) has only deepened, and the demonstration of their musicality fills me with a childlike wonder. I hope that you are as moved and astonished by the beauty and depth of this speech as I continue to be. ___ Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Nothing Short Jan 15, 2016

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The first mix of 2016 starts off with greasy funk and ends up absolutely massive. PLAYLIST 01. Technasia, Green Velvet - Suga 02. Kraak & Smaak - Shiiiit! 03. Hermanez - Camu Flash 04. Egoism - Da Boom (Original Club Mix) 05. Marco Lys - Bebop 06. Roland Clark, Brown Sneakers - For the Love of House 07. House Divine - A Question of Originality 08. Tony De Vit - Are You All Ready (Pagano's Tribute Remix) 09. Paul Thomas - Sunrise (21street Remix) 10. Deadmau5 - Pets == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Immortal for a Day Dec 17, 2015

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A big end-of-year mix that feels like a great club night in a single hour. PLAYLIST 01. Ara Simonian - CD's on Chin (Amit Shoham Remix) 02. Art Bleek - City Blues 03. The Shaker - Spider Talk 04. Roland Clark, Filthy Geeks - We Love Our House Music (Luca M & JUST2 Mix) 05. Matan Caspi - Primavera Estate 06. All Good Funk Alliance - Time to Get Loose (Keith Mackenzie & DJ Fixx Remix) 07. GFZ - Namibia 08. Roland Clark, Brown Sneakers - For the Love of House (Jason Chance Remix) 09. Nile Rodgers - Do What You Wanna Do (IMS Anthem) (Chocolate Puma Remix) 10. Meat Katie - Fire in New York 11. Swanky Tunes, Sunstars - The Blitz 12. Mossy - Superb == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Slink Dec 05, 2015

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Greasy, gooey, dirty, sweaty, sexy funk. Nuff sed. PLAYLIST 01. Fort Knox Five - Blowing Up the Spot (Instrumental Mix) 02. BadboE - Get On Up 03. Fort Knox Five - Reach (Instrumental Mix) 04. Basement Freaks - Booty Shakin (Tribute to Parliament) (New Master) 05. Griz, Big Gigantic - Good Times Roll 06. See-I - Boogieman (Basement Freaks Remix Instrumental) 07. See-I - Boogieman (Basement Freaks Remix) 08. Arteo - Let's Party 09. The McMash Clan - Swing Break (Opiuo Remix) 10. Cheshire - Sunnyside Down 11. KOLT - Squirt the Daisies 12. DJ Marky & XRS - The Way (Featurecast Remix) == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Hearts and Feathers Nov 19, 2015

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Sad, uplifting, and warm. I hope it will be a blanket for you. PLAYLIST 01. Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles (Healing Mix) 02. Eagles & Butterflies - Life in Reverse 03. Luciano - Conspirer 04. Liz Cirelli, Minski - Tallis 05. Kolsch, Gregor Schwellenbach - Talbot 06. 16 Bit Lolitas, Lucy Iris - Stardust 07. Dusky - Mr Man 08. Kolsch, Gregor Schwellenbach - Cassiopeia 09. Alan Fitzpatrick - Reflections 10. Pierce Fulton - Kuaga (Sonny Alven Remix) 11. Liz Cirelli, Minski - Nothing Nothing 12. Kolsch - Moonface == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Many Houses Nov 19, 2015

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Deep House, House, Tech House, and Progressive House. Many houses, one goal: Dance. PLAYLIST 01. Emperor Machine, Moby - New York New York (acapella) 02. Alan Barratt - Happy 03. Meat Katie - Stop Dreaming 04. Ben Coda, Matan Caspi - Snowblaze 05. Roland Clark - Go Back (Tedd Patterson Instrumental) 06. Nino - Be There (Tony Thomas Edit) 07. Synaptic - Fiesta Funk (Extended Mix) 08. Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes - Porkstore 09. Jeffer - Rime 10. Groovebox, PHNTM - Budapest Bounce (Original Club Mix) 11. Dawid Web, Flagman DJs - This Way (Dub Mix) 12. Yera W, Noemi Tacoronte - Love Beats == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. Newsletter, donations, and merchandise: https://www.groovelectric.com

Pastorale (Drone Mix) Oct 16, 2015

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A Drone mix with a laid-back, sunny-afternoon vibe. PLAYLIST 01. Robsounds - Zweig 02. Martin Waslewski - Igelit Shoes 03. Simon Shackleton - We All Shine On (Cid Inc Remix) 04. Sea of Vapours - How to Love (Inkfish Dub) 05. Dany Cohiba - El Nino de Ibiza (Eddie Amador Remix) 06. Andrez - In Your Afterglow (Jaap Ligthart Remix) 07. Meat Katie, Dylan Rhymes, Metha - Invader 08. Airwave, Phi Phi - Vanilla (Stripped Down Original Mix) 09. Stiven Rivic, Michael & Levan - Ace of Spades 10. The Sabres of Paradise - Smokebelch II (David Holmes Mix) == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. GROOVELECTRIC T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES available at https://www.groovelectric.com

Indoor Sunrise Oct 02, 2015

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A smooth mix with a late-night vibe that takes you to the sunrise. PLAYLIST 01. Cyx - Lament 02. Chris Staropoli, Melanie S - Reflections (Chus & Ceballos Remix) 03. Matan Caspi - Fabulous 04. Tony Thomas - All On Top 05. Doorly - Thang 06. Mat.Joe - Light Up 07. Roger Shah, Sian Kosheen - Hide U (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) 08. Matan Caspi, Toad - Loving Me 09. Alan Barratt - Sundance 10. Dawid Web - Shells 11. The BeatThiefs - Umbungo (Chocolate Puma Remix) 12. Dofamine - Sun == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. GROOVELECTRIC T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES available at https://www.groovelectric.com

Aerobreaks Sep 17, 2015

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An hour of breakbeat that ranges from floaty and mellow to Godzilla destroying skyscrapers. PLAYLIST 01. Brother Brooks - Sleep Child 02. Ryan Sullivan - Mandy's Song 03. Stex - Cosmologik (Space Sitar Mix) 04. Hybrid - Joyrider 05. Marco V - Godd (V Dubb) 06. Motna - Earwig 07. Bionikworld - Schwingin' (Nick Thayer Remix) 08. Llupa - Ignition 09. Beatman, Ludmilla - Bazantar 10. Synthetic Hype, Kid Panel - Jawbreaker 11. Dubaxface - Rock It 12. Xilent - Boss Wave 13. Soulforge - Dreamfast (Blend Remix) == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. GROOVELECTRIC T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES available at https://www.groovelectric.com

Funkfest Sep 03, 2015

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A big climb from mellow jazz to insane party funk. Awesome horns, dirty grooves, and a cast of Groovelectric favorites. PLAYLIST 01. Skeewiff - Interlude Dude 02. Adam Port - Sally 03. Union DJs - Party Life (Manuel Sahagun Remix) 04. Quentin Kane - Enter the Dragon 05. Umbo - Sunday Jam (Basement Freaks Remix) 06. Ursula 1000 - Electrik Boogie (Fort Knox Five Mix) 07. INXS - I Need U 2nite (Basement Freaks Edit) 08. Fort Knox Five, Mustafa Akbar - Keep It Poppin 09. Stex - Scratch (Oldskool Dub Mix) 10. Stex - Let's Start the Funk (HB Mix) 11. Seed - Boom Bell 12. Peaches, Tone Loc, Delicious Vinyl All-Stars - Wild Thing (Peaches Extended RMX) 13. The Allergies - God Walked Down == Please support these artists == Music copyright the respective artists. All other material c2006, 2016 by Steve Boyett. For personal use only. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying editing, exhibition, sale, rental, exchange, public performance, or broadcast of this audio is strictly prohibited. GROOVELECTRIC T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES available at https://www.groovelectric.com

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