Universal. That is the word that Tristan Hallis proudly states when describing his inaugural entry into DJ-Kicks storied lineage. As DJ BORING, the Australian DJ and producer has forged a vibrant and illustrious career that has taken him to all corners of the globe. Unlike his puckish alias, Hallis has earned a cherished reputation for his effervescent stage presence and bombastic sets, which take in a hi-NRG flow of oddball techno, Chicago house, future funk and the emotional depths of melodic trance and ambient music.
Fittingly, his DJ-Kicks mix is a winding journey through the moods, sounds and eras that coloured Hallis complex inner world during the compilation process. Trying to compile this put me in a pretty strange headspace. To be honest, I was trying to compile a vast range of stuff so I just needed to be on my own to focus on it. I stayed in one day and then finished it off in my studio Hallis explains. Then I just totally zoned in it all came spilling out of me. At first, I was going to do something completely different it was just going to be dance music! But I think a lot of people like the at-home listening aspect, and that really resonated with me its what I enjoy. I want people to feel that they can put the mix on at the start of their night, while theyre cooking dinner, before ramping up a bit before going out.
Likewise, Hallis own approach to his DJ-Kicks selections is informed by the foundational tenets of the genre, where soulful melodies and grooves interact to build a feeling of euphoria. Its a creative approach inspired by Moodymanns iconic 2016 DJ-Kicks recording, in which the Motor City icon simmers slow soul, jazz and funk to a boil, releasing a melange of life-affirming house tunes. When I first moved to London, my friend and I would play this at work, because it came out around that time. We just had an obsession with DJ-Kicks and Moodymann was our favourite. Its all about the slow burn that then perfectly meshes into this energetic dancefloor area. I wanted to do my own version of that, he says.
This DJ-Kicks mix is my personality to a tee, smiles Hallis, relishing the creative freedom of exploring myriad emotional territories as a DJ. Its a perfect balance of everything that I love; its hopeful and meditative, but also fun. I hope people listen to it front to back and go on the journey because it goes everywhere.
Tracklist:
CD 1. Anthony Napels Orb Two 2. Patrick Holland Fried 3. Surgeons Girl Sympathetic Cycle 4. Thomas Fehlmann -Schizophrenia 5. Oscar Jerome Berlin 1 6. Rampa 79249 Intro 7. Matisa Balet 8. Sally C All Love 9. Teqmun Nettle Dweller (Pariah Remix) 10. Beste Hira Pembe Bulutlar 11. Burnski Pacific 12. Cameo Blush Art Of Worry 13. DJ BORING You Luv Me 14. Shanti Celeste Cutie 15. Hertz More Funk 16. Bambounou Expensive Discogs House 17. Jennifer Loveless Back 2 Front (She Just Keeps Going) 18. Regal86- Fuel (Deep Dish Mix) 19. Tim Taylor Vs. Thor 54 Over The Hill (Mr Gs Hi Nrg Dub) 20. DJ BORING N15 21. Odymel Even Sven 22. Leo Pol Id Rather Be Getget 23. Ede & Deckert feat. Sargland Immer (Narciss Venice Remix) 24. moktar & Saad El Soghayar H
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