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Smily’s Great classics part 1

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Hello all you lovely people💗❤

Playlists, playlists playlists. Even if you know me just a little you know I can’t get enough of them. I make playlists at least weekly but sometimes even daily 😋. I have them for different years, moods, genres, seasons etc etc etc. And I never ever have enough. I keep making more of them and I just love love love to share them with all of you so that you can enjoy them with me.

Not too long ago I was browsing and listening to some classic tracks on Spotify and whenever I do this it then makes me think of more and more classic tracks that I love and are still so great to listen to.

So I’ve decided I’m going to do a series of small playlists with classic tracks. I am keeping them small to make  it easier to share them and talk about the tracks a bit.

This the first one in the series. Please enjoy and look forward to more in the future. Some of which I’d like to involve all of you in too. I’ll put up a tweet occasionally asking for your input on a favorite classic and then I’ll include the ones I enjoy as well in the future playlists.

Here’s the first 10 tracks 😙

1) Moby – God Moving over the face of the Waters

Moby is a genius when it comes to music in my book. I especially favor the older tunes because the melodies are beautiful and original. This is one that lets my mind drift away. Such a lovely track.

2) DJ Jean – The Launch

Anyone that is into any kind of Dance Music in the Netherlands probably knows this track or should know it 😉  It is recognized worldwide  and I love the sound of it. There’s many remixes done of this track but the original is my favorite.

3) Enigma – Return to Innocence

A very unique sound that I haven’t heard anyone else make. It’s that new agy sound from back in the day. Dreamy and with a lovely message 😍

4) Ian can Dahl – Castles in the Sky

This sing makes me happy. I don’t know how else to express it. The sound and singing along with it makes my heart feel happy 💖 so I had to add this!

5) SNAP! – Rythm is a Dancer

Lovely beats and strong vocals and when you listen to it you hear it’s older by the style. To this day this gets thrown in to live sets and most people know and sing with it. Good Vibes 💙

6) Mauro Picotto – Komodo

This is a classic that has a melody and beat that still gets me every time I hear it. Goosebump music 😍

7) Guru Josh Project, Klaas Gerling – Infinity 2008 Klaas Remix

To me this deserves a spot in the classics list that I love. I remember when this remix came out and I played it to death on repeat. Still turn it up when it comes on 🎶🎶🎷

8) Gigi D’Agostino – L’Amour Toujours

This song oh this song 😍🎶🎶 the best the melody the song to sing along with. A favorite of mine always ❤

9) Lasgo – Something

I don’t know how big Lasgo was in USA but in Europe Lasgo was played a LOT. I like this singer her voice was my favorite and this is one of my favorite tracks of theirs 😄

10) Grooveyard – Mary Go Wild

An underground track turned famous. And it deserves all the attention it got. It’s beautiful and original. Nothing like it and I love it.

 

Below is my playlist, please follow and listen and let me know your thoughts 🌈😊🎶

Much love to all of you!

Smily 💙💜💗🌈

Smily’s featured track

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Hello all you wonderful music lovers 😄

💖 As you all know I have a wide range in taste of music and today I am bringing you another featured track that’s something different from my usual dance and electronic tracks.

Melanie from JV agency reached out to me a few weeks ago to let me know about a new track she’d like me to consider for a featured track article. You may follow her @RogoffPublicity

I listened to the track and enjoyed it as a nice unique sound so I am glad to accept and share this track with all of you.

About the Artist by the Artist

FAULKNER are a bicoastal mono-genre band. An unfinished demo of their song “NY Anthem” fell into the hands of RZA, the Wu-Tang Clan mastermind & captured his interest, leading to their first major collaboration. As a result of their collaboration, “NY Anthem” is heard at the New York Yankees home games and US Open.

The upcoming album is an intense and emotive listening experience for all of “the rebels and the misfits” out there. The result is a stunning mix of stories and sounds with contributions from producers RZA, JP Bowersock (The Strokes) and Mark Needham (The Killers), recorded at Rick Rubin’s Shangri La Studio and East-West.

About the track by the Artist
 “The inspiration behind ‘Hot Streak’ is that magic moment of feeling untouchable like Nicky Barnes. Where for an hour the whole world falls into your hands and everything you touch turns to gold. ‘Hot Streak’ defines our live show energy seamlessly following our collaborations with RZA and Royce Da 5’9”. This is the first song we started off as a production duo with an infinite abelian melody on top of a pulsating uptempo rhythm.”
– Lucas Asher (Lead Singer)
About the track by Smily
This was the first time I did not work or speak directly to the artist which felt a bit different to me.
Speaking with their representative was also pleasant, Melanie is a kind person that loves music and is passionate about what she does. 😊
I realize though that I like the feeling of speaking with the artist directly as well, so you get to know them a bit and get a good feeling of where the music came from.
Maybe this is why when I read the description of the track by the artist I did not at all get that vibe from this track.
When I listened to it it took me to the music I love from the 80’s that feel good music but with a fresh new twist.
It makes me think of loyalty to your friends, having their back whether they do well in life or not.
But there’s to show you we can all enjoy music and get something different from it.  So what is your feeling when you listen to this track? Let me know I’m curious to find out!
Here’s the track
 If you enjoy it  give them a follow @faulknermusic
Until next time my darlings
Much love,
Smily 💙💚💛💜

Smilys featured Track 🎶 Earthquake by Merco

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Hello all you beautiful souls 😘🎶

It’s time for my next featured track. This one is by Merco/DJ Merco who I had the pleasure of getting to know in the Netherlands. He’s a great producer and DJ as well as a nice guy.

First a note about this track and inspiration by Merco himself 😊

Short Description:

This winter I have been working hard on a very special Moombahton track. Here is my new release Earthquake! With a big bassline, lot’s of drums and a lovely vocal this track will give your upcoming summer some extra heat!

Inspiration:
For this song I got inspired by a Dutch music trend: big brass and baselines. I gave it my own ‘organic’ touch with real instruments to make it feel more real and not computer made. This song is different because it is in between a radio friendly song and a club track. I think this is a new way of making Moombahton songs!
Smily’s perspective on this track.
This is such a happy summer song. The kind of track you dance extra hard too when you are out with friends and it comes on or blast while you are traveling to where you need to go. It’s a song filled with good vibes and has that flirty romance feeling to it. I like it a lot it definitely gets the Smily stamp of approval😁
Not only do I like the way it makes me feel and the sound. When you listen closely you can hear it wasn’t just thrown together. A lot of good producing went into this. Great job Marco😊✌
 Please remember to listen to the track, share this article and give @DJMerco a follow on Twitter. These things help support the artist. 😁
Here’s the Spotify link
There’s other places to listen to this track as well.
Now I ‘d love to know how YOU like this track so comment here or tweet at me.
Keep smiling and dancing 💕💗💙
So much love,
Smily

Alterity Remix

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The first track I’m featuring is a remix by Alterity.

A word from the artist:

It’s a lot less of the party banger tracks I used to create and more of the emotional, resided side of me. There are a lot of different influences explored ranging from R&B to Emo to Ambient that go more into what I’ve really felt over the past few years. My hope is the result can finally result me in what I’ve been longing for in this exotic journey of mine

Here’s the track darlings 😘💜

Gnash feat. Olivia O’Brien – i hate u i love u (Alterity Remix) by Alterity #np on #SoundCloud

Smily’s perspective on it

A lovely remix that gets you feeling the emotions. The choice of snaps over snares very much screams of the modern “scene” with a personal signature on the style of the drop. I really like it a lot 😊✌🎶

Now how do YOU feel about it? I want to hear. Reply on my blog or tweet at me 😊😘💚 Also remember to support the artist give him a follow and listen to the music 😊

Love Always,

Smily

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Music much more music.

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Hello all you beautiful souls 😘💜💚💛💙 I have been away from publishing articles for a while, but I’m back filled with inspiration to share so much more with all of you.

I guess I haven’t really been away, I’ve shared my music on Twitter and I started a new job where I’m learning a lot and I’m very passionate about 😊

So my plan is to share some tracks on my blog with a small paragraph of the artist view on the track and a small section with my feelings on the track. Then I’d like you to listen to it and give your feedback. Won’t that be a fun way to discover each other’s taste in music?

As you already may know I had the chance to spend ultra weekend in Miami together with my dear friend Chez from Australia who you know as @astateofChez on Twitter. I have lots of things I want to share about that wonderful weekend. The music, friendships, PLUR and Ravefamily we got to grow.

I look forward to putting out some new info and chatting with all of you 💜

Love always,

Smily 💙💛💚💜😘20170126_121020

November SoundCloud Playlist

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Good afternoon darlings.  Here´s a bit of information on the SoundCloud playlist I shared on Twitter last week, with a link to the playlist of course.  If you haven´t already, please listen and enjoy, and help support the artists who you think did a great job by reposting their tracks and reposting my playlist.  Thank you all 🙂

Track 1 – dubblasta – this is ACidTechHouse

A lovely track you can drift away on and get lost in.  Dubblasta is an artist that creates several lovely genres and is a huge supporter of artists on both Twitter and Soundcloud. So show back some support, share their music and follow them on twitter @dubblasta and Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/dubblasta

Track 2 -Die Antwoord – Daddy

A fun upbeat track by Die Antwoord from South Africa with Ninja and Yolandi I love how unique their music is and Yolandi has the sweetest voice.

Track 3 – On June x KEVI – Sunrise

A lovely summervibe, happy track, perfect to dance to till the sun rises 😉

Track 4 – Expectaz – I’ve got news for you

I found this group through a mutual twitter connection (thank you @chatsongmusic) I checked out their music and love that they are not stuck to one genre. They are from the Netherlands #shoutout to my dutchies! and be sure to follow them on Twitter @expectaz and repost their track if you love it 🙂

Track 5 – ASOT – Alexander Popov & Jonathan Mendelsohn Denis Kenzo remix – World like this

Beautiful remix of this lovely track ASOT always makes you feel SO good!

Track 6 – marshmello – Ritual – ft. Wrabel

Yeah I am part of the #mellogang I remember when I heard the very first track and immediatly tracked down who made that lovely sound, and immediatly following marshmello and sharing the music with Twitter followers. I fell in love with the style of marshmello’s music. I think it’s awesome that this delicious treat can also produce amazing tracks

Track 7 – Tydi Remix of The Chainsmokers – All We Know.

A lovely remix by the Australian Tydi who now resides in the USA. A very talented artist indeed!Tydi has shown he is skilled in many different genres and always manages to keep his own sound and lovely sense of humor.

Track 8 – DJ CO$MO – Differently (ft. Lorraine Gray)

A talented artist from Canada who is an all around nice guy, 19 years old and disabled, and driven to be a great producer. He will be featured in an upcoming article. Support him on Twitter follow @mrdjcosmo and re-post his music if you enjoyed it please!

Track 9 – Ookay remix of Galantis & Hook N Sling – Love on Me

If you listen to this track you feel instantly happy! A really well done remix by Ookay giving off those positive vibes.

Track 10 – Anjunabeats – A&B pres Oceanlab – Another Chance

This song is so beautiful, the type of music you feel deep in your soul. So enjoy, float away to dreamy music that has the power to give you goosebumps and tears in your eyes.

Track 11 – Alterity remix – gnash ft. Olivia O Brien I hate you I love you

A great remix from this Trap producer with a Tropical twist. I feel very strongly about how much I love this track and how incredibly talented this artist is.  He likes to remain mysterious and be all about the music, but believe me when I say this guy knows his stuff and he’s been around a while. Support and follow him on Twitter @AlterityMusic and share his music. You won’t regret it.

Track 12 – SutajioWest – Skyline Acid

A lovely track by this tech/techhouse/deeptech/acid etc producer.  Also a very kind supportive person of other artists and lovers of music.  Please follow him on Twitter @SutajioWest and share his music.

Track 13 – Dominator – Armin van Buuren vs Human Resource –  Bass Modulators extended mix

A track that get’s your blood pumping and heart racing. Whoop Whoop FEEL this track and let goooo.

Track 14 – Tommy Trash & Taisun – IOUE

Lovely just lovely, the vibe of this reminds me of the old school Daft Punk tracks.  Enjoy everyone!

Track 15 – Markus Schulz – Remember This

Because I love trance and Markus Schulz will always be my favorite, and this is one of those tracks that just never ever get’s old.

Track 16 – Starkillers & Nadia Ali – Pressure (classic mix)

A lovely track both musically produced SO well and lovely vocals that blend perfectly with this track.  One you can just listen to on replay.  Despite being a well known artist @Starkillers stays down to earth and will interact with people on Twitter.  A very nice person as well as talented, please be sure to support!

Track 17 – DJ Soleman – Kid

You can hear the skill and feel the music in this awesome track from this house music DJ from Scotland. He doesn’t brag and even downplays his achievements and how great he is, that just makes him even more likable as a person and artist in my books.  He managed to reach the final 6 in the movida corona National DJ competition out of over 1000 entries. He will be featured in an upcoming article. So please support Paul and follow him on Twitter @Paul___Rayner and share his music!

Track 18 – Amr Mohsen – Star Glider

Amr Mohsen from Cairo creates such wonderful Trance melodies, you will be hooked once you start listening. He is also a very kind and compassionate person, willing to help others and also able to listen to feedback. So you can get to know him better I will feature him in an upcoming article. Please follow him on Twitter @AmrMohsen247 and enjoy his music. Trance is for us dreamers ❤

Track 19 – Wasted Penguins x Villain – Dimensions of the Underworld

As a Dutch girl hardstyle is in my blood. This duo from Sweden creates some of the most exciting hardstyle/hard dance out there. This one has both the great hardstyle feel and that bit of a creepy feel at the same time. Great to dance the night away to! Here comes the monster!

Track 20 – TBM – Vijay & Sofia Zlatko ft. Lisa May – Are You Magic

The Bearded Man often has those little treasures of songs that you can drift away and feel happy to.  This track by Vijay & Sofia Zlatko in Belgium sure is one of those, I wouldn’t be saying too much if I said they are magic 😉 Show your love and support by following them on Twitter @VijaySofia

Track 21 – Paul Picasso Remix Psy or Die – Carnagextimmytrumpet

Paul Picasso is a supportive friend and talented producer with his own unique sound. He is one of the people that encouraged me to write my own blog and not give up on my dreams to remain active in the music industry. Show your support by following him on Twitter @MrPaulPicasso and share his music.

That is it for this playlist.  Please listen and enjoy! Do not hesitate to send me tracks to be considered for my next playlist!

Keep smiling,

Love, Smily ❤