April Mix: "Sakura"
Hello Neverrain listeners,
I am pleased to bring you a special two-hour set this month, entitled "Sakura", which was recorded in the United States and mastered in Kyoto, Japan. I am currently travelling on business and speaking in Tokyo this week...yet I managed to get the set recorded before I left the United States. All post-production for the mix was completed in Japan.
Also noteworthy, is that this mix features two new tracks written by myself; "Glimmer" and "Forward". I hope they add a different dimension to the sound of the set.
This month's track-selection has a lot of variety in it, which makes it a very dynamic mix, but still fits into my usual progressive style. Overall the mix ranges from trancey breakbeats, to a few funky progressive tracks, and then migrates toward some deeper tech-trance. This is one of my more patient mixes, with long transitions between tracks and greater play-time of individual songs.
**Note: Since the original posting of the mix, I have received many comments & emails regarding the meaning of the word "Sakura"...so I thought I would illuminate what Sakura actualy means. Sakura is a type of fragile Japanese cherry blossom, which blooms for a very short period of time in Spring. Normally, it is just a week to ten days before all of the blossoms are carried away by the wind. During this short time the land is covered with the colors and scent of the fragile cherry blooms. The intense beauty and short time span have associated cherry blossoms with spiritual and philosophical ideas such as the beauty and fragility of human life. It also represents a type of rebirth. These are ideas & feelings that I try to convey through all of my mixes. At the moment, the Sakura are in bloom in downtown Tokyo, and other parts of Japan...so I have been able to experience the rebirth first-hand. At one point during my stay here, Sakura blossoms were raining down all around the vehicle I was in, nearly turning the entire sky a magenta color. It was quite a surreal moment.
Please, play this mix loud, and enjoy the sounds.
Tracklisting:
1. Eric Jordan - "Glimmer"
2. Sonic Cube - "Amnesia"
3. Jm Berutich - "Meiva"
4. Chris Micali - "Sentient Soul"
5. Shiloh Vs. Jolen Essex - "Black Tide Rhythm"
6. Eric Jordan - "Forward" - Big Break Mix
7. Kevin Shiu vs. Shiloh - "Acid Brownies" - Shiloh Remix
8. Niko Malagnini - "Are U 21 Or Drunk" - New Mix
9. Space Safari - "Burning"
10. Marrocco - "Vertical Line"
11. Gil, Rick Pier O'Neil - "Roraima" - RPO Remix
12. Criss Source - "Hugs & Kisses"
13. Sergo Fernandez, Rick Pier O'Neil - "Expreso Sola" - RPO Remix
14. Zen Mechanics - "New Propulsion Technology"
15. Darioush Alkemy - "133" - Alkemy Instrumental Remix
16. Altom - "Viper"
17. Probspot - "Blueberry"
18. Stel - "Finding Time feat. John Elliott"
19. Holden & Thompson - "Nothing" - 93 Returning Mix
Comments
Lovin track one from April release SAKURA - very clean...
Posted by: carlitos | April 3, 2006 06:42 AM
Aweswome composition Eric, what are you in Japan for?, if I may ask. I know you're interested in Japan. Tokyo is a fantastic place, especially in the evening.
I love this mix.
Posted by: Fred | April 3, 2006 07:49 AM
Smooth mix Eric - it really picks up a lot of beat and smoothens out again over a short interval - definitely like it. Sakura? Wondering what's behind the name, fill us in on those Japanese secrets.
Posted by: Bram | April 3, 2006 11:37 AM
Very, very nice work. I'm also wondering about the name, its meanings and/or origin. Anyway, superb job.
Posted by: Arun | April 3, 2006 05:00 PM
The mix from Japan, indeed. I like your tracks, in perticular. They stand out from the rest in a very positive way. Enjoy Tokyo!
-Ethan
Posted by: Ethan | April 3, 2006 10:37 PM
Super!!
Posted by: Marinak | April 4, 2006 07:11 AM
This is one of your best mixes thus far, on par with Invisible (January). Great work Eric. I can't wait to hear the next month's track. Your music inspires my work. Thanks!
Posted by: Joe | April 4, 2006 12:07 PM
"mastered in Kyoto, Japan"
That's what i thought Eric, i knew that sound HAD to have been produced and mastered in Japan and nowheres else.
I thought to myself "man, thats some Japanese production right there, i bet he had it mastered in Tokyo!!"
Makes all the difference in the world.
Posted by: Tokyo Jokyo | April 4, 2006 06:14 PM
Oh wow... this mix is da bomb. Especially from 1:13:50 till the end, this mix rocks like there were no tomorrow! Uuuh and the short sound at 1:14:30... yeah reminds me of the good old hardcore gabber sounds...
thanks man!
Posted by: Schlingsi | April 5, 2006 06:22 AM
Nice mix... good to hear the records in a longer mix ;-) Is that the same Ethan from San Clemente? Anyways nice work E. Good to see that you havent stopped mixing! I still have your first mixtape "In through the E tunnel." Take care.
Posted by: Eric L. | April 5, 2006 10:10 AM
hello,
Eric Jordan
Oh wow... very very nice eric this month sound mixing is really appreciable you done nice job. I am listening never rain since last sixth month and i am really enjoying your sound mixing specially "SAKURA" this month.
it's really smooth from starting till end.
The mix from Japan, indeed. I like your tracks, in perticular. They stand out from the rest in a very positive way. Enjoy Tokyo! because you always like Tokyo.
Thanks
take care Jordan
best regards
Vaceem_same
Posted by: Vaceem Same | April 7, 2006 03:50 AM
hello,
Eric Jordan,
OHHHH WOW GREAT ERIC...
what a sound track it's really amazing "Sakura" this month it's very smooth start till end. i am listening never rain last 6th month and enjoying Eric's composition sound track it really amazing mixing GOOD JOB The mix from Japan, indeed. I like your tracks, in perticular. They stand out from the rest in a very positive way. Enjoy Tokyo!
take care
vaceem same
Posted by: Anonymous | April 7, 2006 05:59 AM
I really like this track, well done.
It's really your style and last night when I was working at the studio it was very inspiring.
I hope you have a good time in Japan!
I love that city!
Posted by: Adam | April 8, 2006 01:32 AM
nice mix
it's cool
Posted by: Tiffo | April 8, 2006 11:02 AM
Very nice mix. Currently stationed in Japan in the Navy. I've been to the Cherry Blossom Festival the alst two years and I have to say this mix gives the same exact feeling as walking among the sakura trees themselves. Very nice mix, and as Marinak stated, on par with Invisible. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Joshua L. | April 11, 2006 06:31 PM
Great mixes Eric!
Iv'e seen here in México how your work at 2Advanced Studios has influenced tv comercials, web and print design, specifically the inspiration that came from V 3.0, that was unique! Hopefully your music will someday be just as influenciall as 2A.
Anyway, I also wanted to tell you that perhaps you don't have to mix once a month. Maybe your music could be even better if you gave every mix more time... Cuality over cuantity. Art can't (shouldn't) be rushed, right?
Thank you for being an inspiration.
Posted by: Paris Smithson | April 11, 2006 08:02 PM
Sweeeeet mix.
Don't act like you came here on business, we all know you were just partying in Shibuya for a week. :) It's a bummer that 2A himself was in my backyard and I didn't know it, that would've been a good chance for an autograph. I'm stationed up by Aomori in the Hachinohe area. It'd be really cool if 2A sent me on a photography expedition in the mountains of Northern Japan *wink nudge*
Keep on rockin' man!
Posted by: Kyle | April 12, 2006 02:13 AM
The mix is very exciting , great job Mr Jordan
Posted by: Maneuvers03 | April 12, 2006 06:36 AM
Always the best, dunno how but .. your mix are still amazing, thanx to sharring it!
See you next month? :D
peace
From Belgium
Posted by: Mike | April 13, 2006 08:55 AM
As always Mr. Jordan, Inspiring...
Thank You
Posted by: Alek | April 14, 2006 10:22 PM
I love this month music much better then any others.
It's absolutely amazing!
Well done Eric!
Posted by: Adam | April 16, 2006 02:52 AM
Absolutely stellar! Smoothest mix by so far. Great work! I've been following 2A for years and have been equally impressed with EJ's music. Keep it up and can't wait for next month...
-D
Posted by: Dan | April 25, 2006 07:24 AM
Great mix ! it has all the elements from Glisten but one step forward - very inspiring... what can I say than I'm looking forward for your next session :)
Posted by: Philip | April 26, 2006 03:34 PM
Hey Eric,
Ill be quiet honest. I downloaded one other track of yours and though it was cool I didn't keep it. However, this [April Mix] is fantastic. It's on the top of my playlists..Im really pickey but I really enjoy this mix. Great job man. Keep on shinin'.
-CMK
Posted by: Christoph' | May 9, 2006 12:43 PM
Do you have any of your tracks on Viynl? I really like the two tracks of yours I've heard. Is the Sakura festival happening in Japan now?
Posted by: 7 One | May 9, 2006 03:50 PM
One more question, what Track Samples the Breaks Line from
"Numb" by Meat Katie?
Posted by: 7One | May 9, 2006 04:50 PM
Hey Eric I like this mix alot its pretty awesome. I listen to this going on a trip today and I played it twice and it was really good. Oh I like the effects on 40 minutes into the song when it sounds like techno drums coming down.
Posted by: Derek | June 1, 2006 01:50 PM