August Mix: "Ultrasonic"
Neverrain listeners,
It's my birthday this month, so I've decided to give myself a little present that I hope you will enjoy just as much as me.
This month's mix, Ultrasonic, is a rollercoaster of epic trance & tech-house tracks that are closest to my heart. What I have done is put together a mix of of my all-time favorite tracks which I rarely spin live, because they are either already highly-popularized by other DJs or they simply don't fit into the dynamics of my typical live sets. Most often when I play live, I try to bring new sounds to my sets, something people have never heard before...which makes it rare that you will hear me pull these out of my record bag on stage. But this month, I am making an exception and rolling them all into this 1 and a half hour long set.
These tracks, in my opinion, represent the very essence of epic trance/house music. They demonstrate the amazing ability that electronic music has to portray all the elements of the human condition; love, tragedy, sadness, weakness, strength and hope...often through pure electronic sound alone and very few lyrics. This is why I became a DJ, so that I could tell stories though my sets and run through the entire gamut of human emotion, from mystery to illumination, from the dark to the light. I don't think there is any better example than this month's set.
Some of you may have heard many of these tracks before, and I hope you will enjoy hearing them again. For those who have not heard these tracks...well, I envy you. Because the first time I heard them, they sent tingles up my spine and I have never forgotten where I was or what I was doing when I first heard them.
So please, put on your best headphones and enjoy the sounds of this very special journey...the August Neverrain set: "Ultrasonic".
*Tracklisting:
1. Space Manoeuvres - "Stage One" - Pariahs Banjo Mix
2. Pappa & Gilbey - "Interference"
3. Killahurtz - "West on 27th" - A Tribe Called KHz Radio Edit
4. Nika / Dale Anderson - "Just Get Over It" - Anil Chawla & Dale Anderson Instrumental
5. Quivver - "She Does" - Quivver Alternative Mix
6. Ryuku Underground -"Seragaki" - Quivver Remix
7. Quivver - "Bozboz"
8. Quirk Brancaccio & Aisher - "Yebo" - Brancaccio & Aisher’s A to the K dub
9. Descent - "Round Midnight"
10. Tilt - "Invisible" - Tilt's Supernatural Dub [+ rare Invisible vocal insert mix]
11. Moguai - "U Know Why" - Starecase Mix
12. Ridgewalkers - "Find Feat. El" - Andy Moor Remix
13. Perter McCowan - "N.E.T. (Never Enough Time)"
14. Main Element / Lemon8 - "Take Me Down" - Lemon8 Remix
Comments
Eric.
It's briliant.
I really can see where you getting your inspiration/style from.
Happy Birthday again!
Keep going...
- Adam 3088.
Posted by: Adam - UK | August 1, 2006 03:50 AM
Just downloaded Ultrasonic and put it on whilst I was training, really got me in the groove, and went great when we were sparring, congrats on another great mix! cant wait for Septembers
Posted by: Turismo | August 1, 2006 04:25 AM
Happy birthday! Loving this month's mix as well.
-Ethan
Posted by: Ethan | August 1, 2006 06:29 PM
happy birthday man and keep up your good work.
Posted by: Bolin | August 1, 2006 09:10 PM
Happy Birthday, Eric! Thank you for your ability for conveying your love for the work you do and also for permitting whoever visits this blog to share the special climate that "month after month" emerges from the productions posted. Music that I relate to my mood and which becomes background music in my daily work.
Posted by: Alessandro Mirri | August 2, 2006 05:05 AM
Eric, man...
My wednesday couldn't have started better.
Great set, great songs. Really uplifting.
I hope you enjoyed spinning those tracks as much as I enjoyed listening to them.
Thanks for the sets and happy birthday!
See you next month! ;]
Posted by: Yuki | August 2, 2006 05:43 AM
Hi Eric,
I think this is one of the finest mixtapes and the true art of silence...
thank you.
...happy birthday
Posted by: s.t.a | August 2, 2006 11:01 AM
THIS is fine-art... thanks
Posted by: jerry | August 2, 2006 11:04 AM
Your mix comes just in time for my birthday party ;) hahahaha when is yours - it would be a big coincidence to be on 8 of August :) hahaha
All the best and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC !
Posted by: Dan Filip Radu | August 2, 2006 05:48 PM
Hi Eric,
...happy birthday
Posted by: korpton | August 4, 2006 04:39 AM
All i can say is WOW! I must admit that i only knew one of these songs. From 1:04:00 the mix is just amazing! Keep it up... maybe
forever?! ;)
greetz from germany
alex
Posted by: Alexander | August 4, 2006 04:31 PM
Damn it! Almost forgot... HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eric! :-)
Posted by: Alexander | August 4, 2006 04:33 PM
Hi Eric,
first of all, Happy B'day. I'm also an august born.
Now, about ur mix, last 30-35 mins are absolutly brilliant.
I like choice of tracks in that part & mixing is also equally good. That part has music i like to hear.
- a suggestion - please provide a cue sheet for ur mixes, and if possible for all mixes.
Posted by: Tanmay Patel | August 5, 2006 08:55 PM
Happy birthday! Thanks for sharing... amazing set!
Posted by: sleepis4mortals | August 7, 2006 10:26 AM
Heheh. We have the same exact taste in music. Excellent.
Posted by: Jason Richard | August 7, 2006 11:25 PM
Dope…always full of surprises…I wasn't able to make it to NeverRain (deadlines), but this sounds awesome so far. If while listening I have some deep, philosophical revelation about what the bird at the end of "THX-1138" really means, I'll write again.
;)
By the way, I saw the V4 fall apart and explode (I hipped a bunch of collegues to it)…that was cool, dude.
Happy Birthday, and thanks for the tunes, the experiences, and the inspiration.
P.S. You should check out "Pandora's Star" by Peter F. Hamilton…it's got some pretty tripped out futuristic concepts in it that I'm sure you'd dig on.Peas.
Posted by: Jeff Vargas | August 9, 2006 12:55 AM
Excellent work! As usually :)
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Filip Serewa | August 9, 2006 02:23 PM
Excellent work! As usually :)
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Filip Serewa | August 9, 2006 04:45 PM
(nV me;) This is the first time I've had the pleasure of listening to your work. Ultrasonic is flawless. When I heard that one of the founders of 2Advanced was also a DJ - I thought could one guy have that much creative energy? Impressive Eric Jordan! Thank you for sharing the mastery of your skills.
...have a Happy Birthday!
Posted by: pheneObarbiedoll | August 10, 2006 12:31 AM
Your mixes and design are truly inspiring to me.
Happy birthday!
A fan,
Rachel
Posted by: Rachel Escueta | August 15, 2006 12:28 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Can´t wait to get home and download the mix :D
Long live Eric Jordan!!
Hugs
Posted by: António J Oliveira | August 16, 2006 08:50 AM
finaly this day,,,,, I can say to eric jordan, my "great teacher" since 6 years ago.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TEACHER!!!!! WISH U ALL THE BEST!... and I still admire you!
Posted by: sanada | August 16, 2006 09:02 AM
(@home:downloading-mix) :D i wish i had Eric as my teacher...maybe one day (already have a MXMagic book signed hehe)
Posted by: António J Oliveira | August 16, 2006 10:59 AM
EJ // You are the man!!! Best mix ever, bro
- Jed
Posted by: Jed | August 17, 2006 05:42 PM
wow !! thanks for this great mix Eric ! I really enjoy it ! and of course : Happy birthday !
Posted by: LaUrEnT | August 18, 2006 01:40 AM
Hello Mr. Eric,
You are like a GOD to me. I was earlier learning HTML to just make a website to help others. But once I learned about you, I started web design as a business. So thanks to you. Your music is also toooo grt. You are my inspiraion.
You ROCK!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Harish Chouhan | August 18, 2006 12:21 PM
ive been inspired by you since 2000, finally my chance to /bow. ty so much! i wanna have your babies =)
happy b-day, respects and take care!
Posted by: pseudo | September 13, 2006 02:04 AM
Hi Eric!!!
Your all sets inspirated me!
It's the best to inspirated bilding my web side!!!
2advanced the best side i ever seen:)
Thanx Eric!!!
Posted by: Slawek | September 21, 2006 12:10 PM
Weldone MR, Jordan
Posted by: Iman | September 29, 2006 04:36 AM
"Eres mi idolo Eric".
i n c r e i b l e. You´re my inspiration.
Posted by: Alex Grossi | October 23, 2006 01:11 PM
Hello,
I've been watching your work for the last 7 years and can still remember the first web site which then became the first 2advanced.com site.
To me it was clear from the first time that your creativity was about to make its mark on the web.
Take care and keep up the good work cause it's a standard for many of us.
cheers
Posted by: andreas | October 29, 2006 04:59 AM
This morning I woke up early trying to make it to the barber shop before the new years rush. So I was listening to ColdPlay on the way.. X&Y for those who care to know. Greatest Band for now... Anyways.. I saw a bright flash on the floor of my car. It was a CD. I leaned forward and there it was the dam CD I was looking for, for over a month. My Ultrasonic CD, yes the one Eric worked so tirelessly on I finally found the music that inspired me to go beyond the realm of the ordinary, the CD that spoke to my inner creative being. Thank you Eric thank you for such a masterful piece of music.
When will you incorporate your style into symphony type styles such as the in game music in “Final fantasy”?
PS
You keep on creating such great music such as Ultrasonic I might go super SAYAN and defeat you in the Battle For The Future (pixelone laughs)….
Keep pushing us to be our best. Sincerely Andre AKA
Posted by: pixelone | December 30, 2006 10:19 AM
You realy know how to create art - You inspire me...
Posted by: _qUIle_ | January 9, 2007 09:00 AM
Hi Eric,
1st of All l would like to say you're the best ever!
I love your creation of 2Advanced Studios and now this lovely place where you can share your ideas, thoughts and hobbies!
I'm going to CA next week and I will love to stop by 2advanced Studios and visit the place. May I do that?
it will be a pleasure for me to meet you personally. i always dream of meet the best flash professional in the world! and you that the MAN!!!!
cya!
Ricardo
Posted by: Ricardo | June 9, 2007 11:30 PM
Lovely. I will check this out. Was brought here from the 2advanced blog, just fyi.
Cheers.
Posted by: Isaac Keyet | July 7, 2007 05:42 PM
I listen to alot of your sets fequently. But this one always gets me. Right around the 7:19 mark when it kicks in I get goosebumps every time I listen to it.
You rock man! Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Jon Brand | September 13, 2007 07:35 AM