Gift of Techno

7. Brodinski- The guy has been very impressive lately. Here's a goody.
                    On'n'On (Brodinski Remix)- Justice

6. Clouds- The heavy distorted bass this guy can produce is unreal. I saw Tiga drop this song at Hard Haunted this past year, it was intense to say the least.
                    Numbers- Clouds

5. Ado- Pronounced like Playdoh. However this artist is far from the malleable, loveable child toy we use to play with, but more like a rock hitting you in the face. He put out an EP last year entitled The Ultra on Theo Keating's (Fake Blood) record label Blood music. Heres a track off the EP to get you started.
                    The Ultra- Ado

4. Paul Chambers- People should be screaming to hear this artist at a concert. This was not the case when I saw him. The majority of the people moved to the other stage to see Skrillex which, by the way, was one of the worst sets I have ever seen by any DJ. Paul Chambers on the other hand played an amazing set. This is a favorite so I hope you cherish it as well.
                    Yeah Techno!- Paul Chambers (Soulwax Edit)

3. ZZT- Two notable names in Electronic Music, Tiga and Zombie Nation, combining their talents to make a Super Duo. I should not have to say much more than that.
                    Partys Over Los Angeles- ZZT

2. Mumbai Science- I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in their first United States performance. Their work proceeded them as their music had been playing in the states the year prior. They really know how to build and drop as you can see in this dance floor favorite.
                    Gold- Mumbai Science

1. Gesaffelstien- If you have an opportunity to see this man please do. I know I will, and I say this with humility because I did not like this Dj the first time I heard him. However when I started to actually listen to the quality of his arrangement and his sets themselves I realized I had been mistaken. This creepy tune will haunt your thoughts for the rest of the day. Enjoy.
                    Opr- Gasaffelstien

House Music and Planetary Healing

I went to Sundaze at Jambalaya this past weekend. Always a good time, good dancing, good people, good DJs. This week, one of the DJs printed out a nice little excerpt about spirituality and house music. It totally resonated with me and and when I was reading it I was like "Yeah! I totally agree!" So I thought I'd share it and spread the love.

"When used with positive intention, Group Energy has the potential to help restore the Plan of Love on Earth. If you have been exploring House parties, or have found a home in them, you will, of course, be aware of the intoxicating Energy levels reached sometimes, both personally and collectively. It is possible to understand the Energy we tap into and take it a step further. There are many preliminary ingredient to becoming spiritually aware, and even more to be able to focus and channel Energy. Those aspects can be discussed another time. For now, this is what can be done for that moment: OPEN YOUR HEART!!!
When you open your hear, and trust the whole group you dance with; when you feel love with everyone, and they return it, a higher vibration can be reached. This happens when a crowd is deep into the vibe of House. What we have here, when the crowd is open is the ability to access some extremely beneficial Energies, and focus them instead of losing them. Down through the ages this knowledge has been available to the few who have been able to recognize it; it seems the House Nation has tapped in.
In the true use of rhythmic movement, the effect is to align the physical, mental, and emotional bodies with the Oneness of All that is. And this lining up, when couple with intense aspirations of love and high desire... 'results in a downflow of Force from above. This causes a vivification of the [three bodies] and definite illumination. When an entire of concourse of people is thus animated by a single high desire, when their auras blend and form one united channel for the downflow, the effect is tremendously intensified and can be WORLD WIDE IN ITS RADIUS.' [Alice A. Bailey, 1919].
Help push the consciousness another level into Enlightenment. It's up to each of us at the party (race) to make it happen. Don't put out negative energy and feelings. Leave the old ways behind. Throw yourself into the winds of transformation and sow the seeds for a new world--one where the human family is together again. When people respect and care for each other as a community organism. It's up to us to spread the vibe.
Spread the peace!
You do make a difference!"

*chills* Believe in the power of positive thought.

PLUR as always.
-Mama Bass

What I'm Loving Right Now

Keys to the City-Mimosa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oraTOij6wi0

Headcase- Pantyraid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bba_PxnytfI

Offshore- Virtual Vault http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqlNJx6awS0

Zara-Arty http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48LX8-Ko2aA

I've had these songs on replay for the past few days now. Enjoy.

PLUR
-Mama Bass

Club Info!!

Hello! Mama Bass here. Hopefully if you wandered upon our site it was because of that fun little card I or one of the club members handed to you on the quad Friday. Here is some basic info about the club so you can meet with us or contact us.

Mama Bass' email: erl38@humboldt.edu
Meeting time and place: HGH building Room 204. Every Friday from 10-11.

Awesome! I can't wait to see some new shining faces!

PLUR
-Mama Bass

A great mix by my favorite female DJ, Annie Mac! Seeing her at Hard Haunted was an unforgettable experience.

Rave Spirituality

So I’ve been thinking a lot about dj shamanism and rave spirituality lately. One of the main questions that come to mind whenever I begin to ponder those two ideas is…What occurrences need to happen for an existential experience on the dance floor? I’ve only had a few of those elusive moments. The feeling of connectedness and unity with those around me and the world. The complete loss of ego. Letting the music carry me away into a trance state. Dancing to a beat that feels like that of my own heart. That experience is what keeps me searching for new electronic music, connecting with others who have had similar experiences, going to shows, even driving hundreds of miles to find a rave or see a dj. That is why I started Wait for the Drop.

            To create such an experience, there is definitely a formula to nurture that experience. Sure, not everyone at a rave has the same night. There are many factors that go into every individual’s experience, many of which are within the person themselves. One must me open to being taken away by the music for it to occur. However, measures can me taken to foster that experience in people who are open to it.

            A few weeks ago I was thinking about this, and I came to the conclusion that one of the main elements of fostering shamanistic, tribal experiences through electronic music is the non-stop playing of the music. If the songs were broken up, there would be a clear beginning and end to each song. That goes against one of the main elements of the rave culture, the idea of unity, being all one. Spiritually speaking, there is no beginning or end to life. Life is a cycle, and by playing music that meshes together seamlessly with ebbs and flows, the sound closely mimics what people feel in life. The music is like a mirror for the emotions and feelings of the life cycle.

            I had a conversation with a close friend a few months ago about how we feel a lot of living happens in a shortened time span at raves. Reflecting during the morning drive back from a rave, I sometimes feel like I’ve gone through emotions, experiences and realizations that usually take months to occur in other circumstances. Now, I realize that the music played a cataclysmic part in that growth to happen. The fluid, non stop music is what helps create that trance state, the loss of ego and the life mirror.

            Raves have the ability to be very spiritual experiences. I truly believe that raves are the tribal rituals of my generation.

-Mama Bass

We're Having a Party!

Wait for the Drop is having a party January 6th in Arcata at Mama Bass' place. Here's the facebook link....https://www.facebook.com/events/269752296412553/