15. Paper Dollhouse "Crayons (James Zabiela Mix)" Medley [Set 2 Track 16] Vanishing point (James Zabiela Mix)
16. Zabiela, James "Fractal vision (James Zabiela Mix)" Medley [Set 2 Track 17] N dreams (James Zabiela Mix)
17. Zabiela, James "Closing (James Zabiela Mix)"
18. J. Mono "Sspses (James Zabiela Mix)"
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Description:
Balance 029 by James Zabiela, released 15 February 2018.
This version of Balance 029 comes as a 1xCD. -
James Zabiela enters the fold of Balance's compilation selectors. His unfeasibly intricate approach to DJing shines through on this sprawling two-parter, created through a back-and-forth process between his Pioneer DDJ-RZ and Ableton and featuring two exclusive new productions from the man himself. Act One begins with gentle electronica like B12's "Untold" that brings to mind Sasha & Digweed's classic Northern Exposure series, building to the mesmerizing piano crescendos of Grandbrothers' "Bloodflow". Sad City's "Steady Jam", reminiscent of classic Balearic mixes lead you into a section of whirring machinery and sensual acid via Pye Corner Audio's "Dead Ends" fusing with HOLOVR's "Into Light". Second Story & Appleblim's rework of Debussy's majestic "Reverie 68" offers organic tones, with Oddhoody's "The Deep" switching the rhythm into a taut breakbeat under Kraftwerkian synths. The epic melodies continue as Merrin Karras's "Void" swells over the metallic percussion of Pev & Kowton's "Junked" and in the sparse riffs of Davis's "Plenitude". The mix takes on a haunting tone with Ozel AB's "Positronic Dreams" and Courser's sorrowful "Distances", before Zabiela stuns with an exclusive new production, "Vines", created largely with Teenage Engineering's OP-1 synth. AAAA and ARCHITECTURAL take the mix to a satisfying climax before a sudden halt. Act Two mirrors the experience of one of Zabiela's club sets, layered with the additional levels of detail. The sorrowful, bubbling chime arpeggios and indecipherable vocal FX of Goldmund's "Thread" and Earlham Mystics' "Waters" set you off in elegiac fashion, but the rave-y stabs of KiNK's "Radio Slave" remix will lead you to the dancefloor. It's a dizzying mix with myriad styles and moods: Elastic acid via another exclusive track from Zabiela, "X-Ray"; the taut metallic breakbeat of Lanark Artefax's "Touch Absence"; raw '90s house from Redlight's "City Jams"; the ethereal techno of ROD's "Pull"; and a maddening crescendo of warehouse-grade bangers. The mix ends in blissful territory with the dreamy tones of Paper Dollhouse's "Crayons" and J. Mono's Model 500-channeling "Sspses". Also features Sapphire Slows, Kornél Kovács, Barry Lynn, VC-118A, Talaboman, Francisco Branda, Ecco Foul, Island People, OOBE, Steve Hauschildt, Avalon Emerson, Mak & Pasteman, Pisetzky, John Beltran, Lawrence, Lake People, Solitary Dancer, Chambray, Silas & Snare, Truncate, Christina, Plant43, Sinfol, Barbara Ford, Steve Parker, Fabrizio Lapiana, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Ryan James Ford, Benjamin Damage, Mark Henning, Special Request, Wata Igarashi, A Sagittariun, Anthony Linell, Hans Berg, and Sine Sleeper.
"This project is dedicated to those who were lost in the past year, to those left behind bearing burdens & to my Mum facing her toughest challenge."
THANKS (& APOLOGIES)
Shouts to Tom & Maren for putting up with my 'Year of Bullshit', for sticking by me & this project.
Tom 'The Patient' Pandzic - I am sorry for smashing through 1000 deadlines, for handing in 500 different version of the mix, for swapping the master files 20 times, for trying to license obscure Danish vinyl only hipster 12"s & for driving you insane with my insanity. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. It saved me.
Maren 'The Ears' Brombeiss - Thank you for sticking it out, for being a rock. A much needed constant among so many variables.
Adam 'Last Minute Sub' Moujahid - came on in the second half, scored winning goals & got this project (& me) over the line. Enuff luff bruff.
Joe 'The Forgiving' Christie - for caring enough to put me forward for this thing in the first place and for taking me back in thy hour of need.
People who keep all my shit together. Dee 'Money' Horton, Valentina 'V' Palange, Graeme 'The Social Menace' Stewart, Josh 'Born Electric' Neal
Special Agents: Arash, Ryan, John, JP @Bullet, Joe, Mila, Stephen @BPA, Ian @Analog
Backstage Cast: Danny Bonnici Liquid Mastering, Mat Colton, Stefan 'Quark Master' Nott (Graphics), Dan 'TK42302' Reid (photo), Clare Dickens PR, Ben Gomori PR
I thank all the artists and labels who kindly allowed me to use and abuse their precious music tracks for this project, and to those who also gave me their permission but don't feature simply because I could not make everything fit. Tom, I need to make a sequel! Run for the hills.
EVERYONE ELSE.
Track 1-10A Debussy "Reverie 68 (Second Storey & Appleblim Rework)" is incorrectly listed as Debussy "Reverie 68 (Second Story & Appleblim Rework)"
Track 2-17A Hans Berg "In Dreams" is incorrectly listed as "n Dreams"
"Balance 029" is a standout entry in the acclaimed Balance series, curated and mixed by renowned DJ and producer James Zabiela. Presented on CD format, this release showcases Zabiela?s signature blend of progressive house, techno, breaks, and experimental electronic sounds. Known for his technical prowess behind the decks and innovative use of technology in mixing, Zabiela crafts an immersive journey that reflects both his deep musical knowledge and forward-thinking approach to dance music. The Balance label has established itself as a leading force in electronic music compilations since its inception in Australia, consistently delivering high-quality mixes from some of the world?s most respected DJs. With "Balance 029," listeners are treated to a meticulously crafted sonic experience that highlights both Zabiela's artistry and Balance's commitment to excellence.
