The RV Network has been live now for over 8 months, and I think it’s slowly but surely turning into wonderful resource for the dance music community. As a true lover of dance music, I can say I’ve gotten countless hours of enjoyment from the music in our Network, particularly the mixes. At this point, we’ve accumulated some phenomenal sets – across all of the sub-genres of electronic music.
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As I sit here enjoying our Network mixes (hour after hour), I sometimes find myself wondering what mixes you’re enjoying the most. Of course, I can look at the download stats to see what’s popular, but that doesn’t really tell the whole story. So, I figured I’d write this post to ask you outright…
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In your opinion, what is the best mix in the RV Network?
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I’d like to hear back from you on this one. If you take a few minutes to share your favorites as a comment to this blog post, I’ll give you a free track
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To get the conversation started, I will actually share my ten favorite mixes from the Network. Some of my picks are old (mixes that bonded with over the years); others are more recent.
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1. Adam Beyer’s Essential Mix – If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, then you’ve probably heard me rave about this mix. This is one of Eddie B’s all-time favorites! You can read my detailed thoughts about it here.
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2. John Digweed Live at Homelands – Another incredible mix! Words can’t do justice to the tightness. I’ve written about this mix before in a separate blog post.
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3. Jon Gaiser at 10 Days Off – Jon Gaiser is a seriously underrated DJ in my opinion, and this is a perfectly done mix. Some of the other M_Nus crew members, like Magda or Troy Pierce, seem to be much more visible, but Gaiser gets it done.
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4. Ellen Allien’s RA Podcast – Obviously, Resident Advisor has been putting out some amazing podcasts. This episode by Ellen Allien is a real sleeper. To be honest, I wasn’t so impressed the first time I heard it, but at some point I got strung out on the mix like a junkie…and started playing it incessantly!
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5. Kazell’s Kiss 100 Mix (1-29-06) – This is a mix that I came across back in 2006. It’s one of those sets where there’s something intangibly tight going on. Kazell is a super artist…which is why we were proud to have him create our re:produce 004 sample pack.
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6. Victor Calderone’s Kiss 100 – I’ve gotten countless hours of enjoyment out of this mix. Victor Calderone holding it down in vintage NYC big club fashion…definitely gets you hyped up.
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7. Ben Alan’s Fall Tech House Mix – Ben Alan is a cool, unassuming DJ from here in Louisville, and he’s definitely got skills. He uploaded this mix to our network, and I was blown away by it.
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8. Sandwell District RA Podcast – Another killer episode of the RA podcast. Sandwell District is off the beaten path. They keep a low profile, and keep cranking the dope tunes.
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9. Above and Beyond Essential Mix – Many industry afficionados shun and demean trance (in some cases rightly so). Nonetheless, I will continue my crusade for the cause of there being good trance out there. This Above and Beyond mix has treated me right over the years.
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10. Eddie Richards Live at Absurd in LA – Sam uploaded this one, and it’s hot to death. I hadn’t heard much of Eddie Richards’ music, but I’m definitely impressed.
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So there you have it…ten mixes that you can download for free and savor Be sure to check these mixes out, and be sure to add a comment here to tell me your favorite mix in the RV Network!
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Eddie B

Tags: Above and Beyond, Adam Beyer, Ben Alan, DJ Mixes, Eddie Richards, Ellen Allien, John Digweed, Jon Gaiser, Kazell, Sandwell District, Victor Calderone