The Phil-Harmonic Podcast Episode 36

THE IBIZA SPECIALS 2012 PART 3 - POOLSIDE PROGRESSIVE (SIDE B)

Hola chicos y chicas! Welcome back. This week its part 3 of 4 (or possibly 5) Ibiza Specials and the last offering before I pack my bags and jet off to the great Aladdin’s cave of EDM wonders that is... Ibiza!

Immediately, I know a lot of hardened trance heads are going to look at this week’s tracklist and instantly conclude: too girly, too sentimental; too samey, not going anywhere.

But any podcasting guru knows that every once in a while an episode needs to be aimed at a subtly different audience for a subtly difference situation. It needs to go to different places, pull in different directions and give solace to different people. There are two very clear ideas behind this tracklist, both loosely linked to the ‘poolside’ theme.

First off, last year I always planned Poolside Progressive to be two parts. The idea was that part 1 eased the hangover; part 2 pushed up the tempo and picked up the mood ahead of another night’s clubbing.

Unfortunately, part 2 didn’t turn out so well, and in complete frustration I didn’t even bother to attempt it again. I just left it at part 1. Poolside Progressive (Episode 13) turned out to be my personal favourite episode from last year, so given that part 2 didn’t really do the first justice, I was right to drop it.

This year I was even more determined to see through the 2 sided Poolside concept. But I thought I’d approach it from a new angle. Instead of just moving up the tempo, I thought, what would be better around a chilled out poolside than the opportunity to belt out some of the best, most popular vocals in trance music? A poolside sing-a-long, if you will.

As regular listeners will know, I never normally compile tracklists with a number of vocals in mind. I usually make selections based on other factors. In a way, this was a unique opportunity.

But there’s another, more important reason behind the vocal concept this week. In the end, all 4 of these Ibiza Specials are about providing something fitting and appropriate to listen to around the pool whilst myself and the group are actually in Ibiza. And I couldn’t help think this year, what would some of the girls like to hear around the pool?

I must admit, I’m fully aware that some of the girls in our group aren’t quite as much into the trance as the boys. From what I can gather, they have developed a certain situational appreciation for it based on our clubbing exploits over the years; it has grown on them a great deal without ever turning them into the kind of mad fanatics that can sit in a busy office pounding out 140+ trance music just to get them through the working day. Which is, of course, absolutely fine.

I have on a few occasions whilst DJing at house parties been asked by some of the girls whether I can play stuff with more vocals in. Those who have done so have nothing to be embarrassed about, of course, but being the DJ so set in my ways as I am, I haven’t always reciprocated. (Probably too busy panicking about my set). For Poolside Progressive 2012 Part B, I thought, why not set that score straight? The result - an episode of vocals from start to finish.

Sit back on your sunlounger – you are about to be treated to two doses of Emma Hewitt, as well as the fabulous voices of Sarah Howells, Aruna, Ashley Tomberlin, Jes Brieden, Richard Bedford and, the queen of euphoric Ibiza moments herself, Sarah McLachlan. Musically, they are supported by the likes of Myon & Shane 54, Gabriel & Dresden, Above & Beyond, Armin Van Buuren and Maor Levi.

THE PHIL-HARMONIC PODCAST EPISODE 36 – THE IBIZA SPECIALS PART 3

POOLSIDE PROGRESSIVE 2012 – SIDE B – VOCALS ON THE VERANDA 

1. Andain – Beautiful Things (Jorn Van Deynhoven Sundale Remix) [Black Hole Recordings]

2. Matt Hardwick vs. Gulf – Impossible [Kill The Lights]

3. Lange - Out Of The Sky (Kyau & Albert Remix) [Maelstrom Records]

4. Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – You Got To Go (Extended Album Mix) [Anjunabeats]

5. tyDi & Dennis Sheperd feat. Marcie - Somehow [S107 Recordings]

6. Maor Levi feat. Ashley Tomberlin - Chasing Love [Anjunabeats]

7. Armin Van Buuren feat. Nadia Ali – Feels So Good (Jerome Isma-Ae Remix) [Armind]

8. David West – Make U Mine (Vocal Mix) [AVA Recordings]

9. Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt – Not Enough Time (Club Mix) [Black Hole Recordings] <<<(Phil’s Tune Of The Episode)>>>

10. Gabriel & Dresden feat. Molly Bancroft – Tracking Treasure Down (Club Mix) [Organized Nature]

11. Myon & Shane 54 feat. Aruna – Helpless (Monster Mix) [S107 Recordings]

12. Above & Beyond feat. Richard Bedford – Sun & Moon [Anjunabeats]

13. Fabio XB & Andrea Mazza – Light To Lies (Gareth Emery Remix) [S107 Recordings]

14. Motorcycle – As The Rush Comes (Gabriel & Dresden Sweeping Strings Remix) [Positiva]

15. Markus Schulz feat. Dauby – Perfect (Agnelli & Nelson Remix) [Coldharbour Recordings]

16. Kyau & Albert – Made Of Sun (Stoneface & Terminal Remix) [Euphonic]

17. Ronski Speed pres Sun Decade feat. Emma Hewitt – Lasting Light [Euphonic]

18. Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline Govaert – Never Say Never (Myon & Shane 54 Remix) [Armind]

19. Sarah McLachlan – Fallen (Gabriel & Dresden Anti-Gravity Mix) [Arista]

Well, that’s all from me until after I return from Ibiza. Requests Of The Villa Guests 2012, Part 4 of the Specials, will land, hopefully with as much anticipation and excitement as last year.

See you on the other side!