Monday, May 21, 2007

Current 10 most played songs

Alas no mixing equipment so I've been forced to resort to the traditional listening method. Although I don't know how you'd mix these tracks together...

1. Anthem by Filo and Peri.
Love it when a good set of producers manages to transform a rock ballad into a thumping dance tune. Catchy and relevant - especially given the lyrics are about leaving one's youth behind.

2. What's going on? by Marvin Gaye.
Every man at least at one point in his life wishes he could sing like brother Marvin. At least if only because of the pulling potential such a voice would provide.

3. Lyin' eyes by The Eagles.
A bunch of us sang this by a camp fire in the middle of nowhere in Western Australia. Hearing this song always transports me back to the land of cloudless skies and singlet-only weather.

4. Say Hello by Deep Dish.
One of the best chill out tracks around. Would love to slow dance to this on the beach while the sun begins to set (or rise!).

5. Love you more by Armin van Buuren feat. Racoon.
The type of song you want to welcome the weekend with, preferrably while you're speeding out of the city towards the coast or the mountains.

6. Adagio for strings (Fred Baker remix) by DJ Tiesto.
Fred Baker is a genius, definitely the best kept secret in Trance (although perhaps not so secret anymore). There's an incredible build up to this song before it literally explodes. One of those songs that has to be heard loud, in a big room with a good sound system to be truly appreciated.

7. Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits (Alchemy live version).
I'd give anything to hear Dire Straits live. The Alchemy rendition of Romeo and Juliet was probably their finest moment.

8. Any better, or? by Marco V.
If you hear this while you're in the zone you're liable to cry (hopefully tears of joy).

9. Galaxia by Ferry Corsten.
Classically Corsten tech trance, understated, subtle beats which somehow grab your attention.

10. Wild world by Cat Stevens.
A useful accompaniment to the shower routine.