018 CD1 - 'Low Tide' Compiled & Mixed by Shaun Strudwick
Kicking off 2021 in style for the Guest Mix series this year is an underground titan of our scene - Shaun Strudwick.
This year we've asked the guest DJ's to carry on the same format as last year which is 2 x 1-hour mixes of any style they like BUT within a theme, like a concept album. Shaun has gone for Low Tide & High Tide.
Low Tide is a truly sumptuous mix starting with Marian (AR)'s gentle 'Ancient Soul' which drops perfectly into M.O.S's 'U Reki', a warm bass-laden deep house track that tees up the stunning vocal track from genius Volen Sentir courtesy of Minestroe's beautiful Mash-Up. Things progress from very good to even better as Slow Hearts deliver a wondrously reimagined remix of the Roger Sanchez classic 'Another Chance'.
As Shaun nudges deeper into the groove the atmospherics swirl and Beije's beautiful medley of tracks soothe and delight in equal measure. Rhythm and percussion dance and play giving you that feeling of being transported elsewhere in the world and witnessing a huge orange Sunset across the ocean.
Overall, the vocals are intelligently placed in this mix and work well in keeping the music light without losing any of the rich depth of textures Shaun has weaved together. As you get the sense the tide might be coming in Aldous Harding's 'Horizon' delivers that final breath of warm air for one last time.
- Marian (AR) - Ancient Soul (Original Mix) [Keyfound Records] {SS Be Like Water Edit}
- M.O.S. - U Reki (Original Mix) [Melody Of The Soul]
- Volen Sentir vs. Motorcycle - Heimarmene vs. As The Rush Comes Accapella (Minestroe Mash Up) [CDR]
- R.S - Another Chance (Slow Hearts Remix) [CDR]
- Morttagua - Pallas (Nick Warren & Nicolas Rada Remix) [Timeless Moment]
- Beije - Solace (Original Mix) [Where The Heart Is]
- Beije - Stray (Original Mix) [Where The Heart Is]
- Mass Digital - Restless Skies (Original Mix) [Hoomidaas Records]
- Aldous Harding - Horizon (Isaac Differding Remix) [CDR]
Bio
Shaun has been in love with progressive house music since the early 1990s. Having taken some time off during the 2000s to raise his family Shaun has since re-ignited his passion for hypnotic rhythms and enchanting melodies.
In 2016 Shaun began curating his own deep progressive radio show called “Quarks & Quaaludes – an Epic House Journey” to showcase the music that he loves: deep melodic progressive vibes that move the mind, body, and soul.
The radio show has provided an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded up and coming artists in the industry - and has featured many top talents who have since gone on to achieve even greater heights.
"Quarks & Quaaludes - an Epic House Journey" airs exclusively on Saturo Sounds Radio every 4th Saturday of the month @ 7 PM GMT - https://www.saturosounds.com/
Shaun's passion & dedication to developing Saturo Sounds Radio as A&R manager has seen the station go from strength to strength in recent years - with the acquisition of many global artists alongside up and coming DJs & Producers.
Most recently Shaun has mixed the inaugural "Sounds Of Saturo" compilation - which has performed brilliantly in the Beatport sales charts.
The release made the top 100 in 5 genres (3 in the top 10) & most impressively reached no. 73 in the overall releases chart - which is a huge credit to everyone involved with the release!
You can follow Shaun here:
www.soundcloud.com/shaunstrudwick
www.soundcloud.com/quarksandquaaludes
www.facebook.com/quarksandquaaludes
Shaun has been in love with progressive house music since the early 1990s. Having taken some time off during the 2000s to raise his family Shaun has since re-ignited his passion for hypnotic rhythms and enchanting melodies.
In 2016 Shaun began curating his own deep progressive radio show called “Quarks & Quaaludes – an Epic House Journey” to showcase the music that he loves: deep melodic progressive vibes that move the mind, body, and soul.
The radio show has provided an amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded up and coming artists in the industry - and has featured many top talents who have since gone on to achieve even greater heights.
"Quarks & Quaaludes - an Epic House Journey" airs exclusively on Saturo Sounds Radio every 4th Saturday of the month @ 7 PM GMT - https://www.saturosounds.com/
Shaun's passion & dedication to developing Saturo Sounds Radio as A&R manager has seen the station go from strength to strength in recent years - with the acquisition of many global artists alongside up and coming DJs & Producers.
Most recently Shaun has mixed the inaugural "Sounds Of Saturo" compilation - which has performed brilliantly in the Beatport sales charts.
The release made the top 100 in 5 genres (3 in the top 10) & most impressively reached no. 73 in the overall releases chart - which is a huge credit to everyone involved with the release!
You can follow Shaun here:
www.soundcloud.com/shaunstrudwick
www.soundcloud.com/quarksandquaaludes
www.facebook.com/quarksandquaaludes
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