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The first bars are reminiscent of a film score: a lonesome whistle like in an Italian western, sparingly placed tones like in a film noir. A high-pitched child’s voice calls out to us, “Clap Your Hands.” Lasting not even 50 seconds, ‘Mikado’ is the scene-setting first track from Double Fantasy, a foreword for an artist album of a truly special nature.

Although its protagonists have been an integral part of the international electronic scene for over fifteen years, this is – somewhat unbelievably – their first album. Friends since boyhood, Patrick Bodmer and Philipp Jung – better known as M.A.N.D.Y. – first formed at the Monza Club in Frankfurt. Originally an energetic DJ-collective with house music at their core, it wasn’t long before they started making music, with a 2001 remix for French Formation Galleon standing as their debut.

Dozens of other records followed, not last their celebrated ‘Body Language’, arguably the definitive club record of 2005 and one you’ll still hear frequently to this day. Bodmer and Jung are hard party-workers. They love to travel and entertain.

With their studio buddies Booka Shade and DJ T., they founded their own label Get Physical, still viewed as one of the world’s most influential. Here, their understanding of sound — beyond their own work— found a solid home. Just like their parties, M.A.N.D.Y. stands for continuous commitment and free thought. Out of their exhilarating soundscapes, avant-garde cathedrals rise.

A tried and tested team both behind the decks and in the studio, M.A.N.D.Y.’s roots are in the old school sounds of early electronic music, hip-hop and electro, influences they return to once again on Double Fantasy.

“Of course we had the idea to make an official M.A.N.D.Y. album a long time ago” says Jung. “But we did not want a stapled-together snapshot. After all, we were and are on the road worldwide pretty much constantly. So the endeavour took a little bit longer than expected”. Bodmer adds, “In a career, it’s expected to release a long-format as soon as possible. For us, it was not the most important thing in the universe!”

It was from a pool of around 50 compositions that M.A.N.D.Y. chose twelve songs for Double Fantasy. And yes, their classic ‘Body Language’ is also back, of course, in a newly reworked version for 2016. The production was supported and accompanied by their long-time companion Stefan Eichinger (aka Lopazz) who as an accomplished mixmaster and engineer took care of the polished studio-cut.

The selection of international guest-artists highlights M.A.N.D.Y.’s broad array of styles. During the ghostly track ‘Whisper’, Bam from the New York hip-hop crew Jungle Brothers raps, his vocoder-inflected vocals impressively conjuring the long-held associations between house and hip-hop. Elsewhere the South African song-genius Nonku Phiri accompanies a polyphone-splatter by the classically schooled Francesco Tristano.

Further guest appearances from Jimmy Vallance from Canadian act Bob Moses (‘Tomorrow Is Another Night’), Brett Johnson (‘Rhythm & Soul’), and LD Nero (‘Rabbit Mountain’) complete the impressive list of studio partners.

M.A.N.D.Y. consciously set out to make a more thoughtful album than your average club record: an elegant body of work that would stand the test of time. This carefully curated debut shows the grand masters of organic house sounds in iridescent form: relaxed, inspired and breaking conventions with every turn.

Double Fantasy is out 11th November (CD & digital) on Get Physical Music

Pietro 'Bingo' De Lisi and Alex Carpentieri have laid down a reputation for their music selection and production. Identifying themselves as ‘dedicated purveyors of all that is good in house music’ – and having the discography to back it up – System of Survival have had a massive influence on not only Italy’s house music scene, but on the international stage as well.

‘D-Votion’ marks the second studio album from the Italian duo, and the first release on their newest home, Get Physical Music. From the first smooth pads of ‘Endless’, the album gives off an earthy warmth that can only come from a lifetime of experience. The album keeps the vibe low, while still keeping the dancefloor in mind. ‘Packing’ starts in the heavens and end on the floor, and ‘Searching for A wave’ takes the torch from there with a gritty bass sharing space with thick, yet soft chords. But it’s the melody that takes the cake here, courtesy of Surfbit in a live studio jam session; it carries the track deeper into the night. This feeling of looseness, inspired by the jazzy groove is continues in the next track, ‘From Motor City With Love’; pulling the groove a good bit deeper.

‘Distortion Under Control’ throws us into a time machine, reliving the sounds and spirit that gave birth the house in the first place. The same could be said for ‘Lazy Days’, who’s title leads us to believe just the opposite; the track turns out to be a rhythmic shuffle that delivers energy in all the right places. Next, the stunning vocals by rising Italian pop star Vhelade enchants ‘Kutting’ with her stunning vocals, giving the track an unmistakable fire of passion.

‘Breathe’, a catchy soulful disco number goes on to give a sunny, late-summer vibe that ruled the 70’s, and is born again here for 2016 while still retaining a timeless quality.

The low, rolling jazz tones of D-Votion present a careful balance of the organic and mechanical, creeping an ominous bassline that seems to revel in its own presence. Salvatore Stallone lends a careful ear here, adding a smooth finesse to the mix with the xylophonic melody. The final three tracks begin to slow the momentum, ‘Peacefrog’ brings a bouncy blend of vocal delays (via Brandy and Bianca) and electric-hustle while ‘The Bear, The Wolf And The Eagle’ hypnotizes with its rhythmic ambience and low-key approach. Finally, ‘Neon Sun’ takes us out on Roberto Bove’s live screaming electric guitars in a kind of dusty power ballad for a new age, leaving a lasting warmth long after the album has played out.

With a long list of releases under his belt on some of the worlds’ most influential labels, Dave Pezzner continues to re-define perceptions with his latest album on Get Physical Music. ‘Title Track’ is Pezzner’s 9 track album that sways between the footholds of house, techno and ambient with a healthy touch of experimental where it counts.

Known for his unconventional approach to dance music, Pezzner is no slave to the beat (see ‘Heartline’), although rest assured, he definitely knows how to lay on down. Tracks like ‘The Jackal’ tease us the whole way through, while delivering a heavy dose of underground in the process. He’s not afraid to lead us off onto a tangent either, on a journey through his world before returning us to the warmth with the drop. Of course the album has its dancefloor fillers as well, ‘Julie’ is one of them. A sexy house-y approach that pumps out a hands-in-the-air groove and delivers on all fronts. Of course we can’t talk about dancefloor fillers without mentioning the title track of ‘Title Track’, a low track that delivers under the radar with its erratic and captivating bassline and synths.

Pezzner’s strongest suit is melody and harmony, keeping the music is focus and letting the atmosphere take hold, something we’ve come to expect and love. Alongside the album, Pezzner has prepared a continuous mix for the full effect, so pull the headphones on and let it take you for a ride.

After appearances on Rebellion & Kindisch, the release of his track ‚Sweet Berries‘ and his mini LP on Get Physical, Alex Dimou returns to mix the fourteenth installment of our fantastic Essentials series.

His breathtaking mix includes tracks by M.A.N.D.Y., DJ T., Ornette, Traumer and many more. Until next time, please enjoy and keep on dancing!

Get Physical is proud to present the latest instalment in their long running and
influential Body Language DJ mix series. Previous volumes have featured musical
luminaries such as Dixon, Matthew Dear and Modeselektor and now joining their
ranks is the much lauded production talent that is Tim Green with a mix that includes
17 stunning tracks, some exclusives from Green himself and some special edits.
By now Green is well established within the house and techno elite and has proved
himself as a truly talent producer with real eclecticism. He has been responsible for
massive club anthems on labels like Cocoon alongside moving and introspective
works on My Favorite Robot Records and for his first commercially available mix he
brings this all emcompassing outlook to bear, laying out an absorbing, complete and
coherent vision of contemporary dance music. The mix itself is seamlessly
constructed drawing on Green’s time headlining at leading global clubs such as
fabric, Space ibize, Womb & Watergate.
Over the course of 72 minutes Green builds in masterful layers, carefully notching up
through the gears with smooth mixes and perfect sequencing. It all starts with the
delicate deep house of Sven Laux, before exploring chilly and autumnal tech that is
full of brooding menace from the likes of Landslide and Fiakun Team.
Lush pianos and patient chords add a musical feel to the compelling grooves, and
vocals, too, help colour things and add a real sense of personality and charm. Tracks
from Max Cooper, S.K.A.M. and Dan Berkson & James What all prove Green knows
where to look for electronic nuance and make for a slick and engaging mid section
that is as fluid and free flowing as you will find.
The latter half of the mix gets increasingly unhinged and tough, with crisp tech and
churning technoid grooves making you get sweaty before trippy and brilliantly weird
stuff from Green himself as well as a classic James Holden joint close things down in
meaningful style.
This is an expertly curated and mixed selection of fresh electronic sounds from
across the electronic spectrum, all stitched into one essential sonic journey.

We gladly present Part 4 of our ‚Sessions - Selected Tracks‘ series featuring tracks from artists on our popular YouTube series ‘Get Physical Sessions’. Artists like Emanuel Satie, German Brigante, Eagles & Butterflies, Kevin Over and our Brazilian friend Zopelar who was also in charge of mixing the compilation. Of course the package also features tracks played by our ‘Sessions’ artists. Among the selection are well-known tracks from David Mayer, Andhim and DJ Le Roi as well as a never before heard exclusive coming from Zopelar.

We hope you enjoy this compilation; check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/physicalfilms for all sessions. Be sure to subscribe to stay in the loop!

WhoMadeWho... Aren´t that those three Danish guys who reformatted Funk Punk with Euro-cowbells a while back? That is correct, but that is also a very narrow question. Shuffling genres emerging from the postmillennial style-clash is but one of their many talents, although perhaps one of their key disciplines. In any case, the genre-crossing think-tank consists of drummer/DJ/producer Tomas Barfod, and the two-headed vocal monster singer/bassist Tomas Hoffding, AKA Bon Homme and singer/guitarist Jeppe Kjellberg. With three extremely different backgrounds in electronica, rock and jazz (respectively), each member supports and compliments each other independently, as one; challenging the traditional ‘band’ structure of days long past. There is a significant reason why WhoMadeWho, unlike congenial bands like The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem or Radio 4, survived the so-called new millennium. It is their unconditional curiosity towards contemporary club sounds and their approach, often incorporating the functionality of club tracks in their own songs, to look further than the edge of the stage, keeping a close eye on and constantly checking the pulse of the dancefloor. Keeping this virtue close to their hearts has already brought them major exposure in some of the biggest sets from Jamie Jones, Maceo Plex, Tale Of us and many more…

This approach they have issued in each of their six studio albums. So what better way to revive this approach as the DJ mix? And what Mix-series would be better suited, after acts like Matthew Dear, Dixon, Modeselektor or M.A.N.D.Y., to open WhoMadeWho’s vocabulary book for their own Body Language? Oops, spoiled the surprise. But surely it was clear that one of the best fits for their intentions is also one of the most prestigious and celebrated series – Get Physical Music’s Body Language series.

Directly from the beginning, David August’s revision of The Acid track ‘Ra’ makes the depth known as it fades into The Invisibles’ falsetto-meditation, ‘The Stain’. From Cibucolors’ ‘Down the Wall’ the sound meanders gently towards the club-groove as it gains a touch of Acid-House thanks to Ghost Culture; then indie-dance bliss made by The Golden Filter and Weval. Next a Nick Galemore contribution with a tiny bit of magic from WhoMadeWho. Here you are grooving to a tapestry of post-rock guitar inching inexorably towards a peak-time bounce. The WhoMadeWho acapella of ‘Wanted Your Love’ can then be heard perfectly adapted to Luke Abbott’s number ‘Modern Driveway’ before pumping up the floor with George Fitzgerald’s ‘Your Two Faces’.
What follows is more contemporary Club material in the form of DJ Tennis via a Roman Flügel remix, &me’s ‘Trilogy’ - probably one of the eulogistic cuts of the previous House-season - and the hypnotic House of Fort Romeau. The whopping Applescal kick drum then advances into the WhoMadeWho-exclusive in the mix, the ultra-catchy ‘High & Low’ (a misleading title, incidentally). This gently stalking and then flourishing into the hook pop song is an unmistakable highlight in this mix. A climax even, after which Clark tiptoes in. Meanwhile, ‘Strength Through Fragility’ finally connects with Nosaj Things’ ambient/bass hybrid ‘2K’. A deep, worthy culmination of this amorous sound journey through the WhoMadeWho orbit.

Berlin and Sao Paolo: A tale of two cities. Each engulfed in a rich history and both possessing such a unique character that the stark contrast between these heaving concrete jungles is wonderfully accented by the one lifeline they share: culture and music at their very heart, beating to keep the metropolises alive. From the masters of Tropicália to an epic night on a Sao Paolo dance floor, there’s no shortage of examples of why Brazil is a hotbed for musical genius. Which is why it’s the setting for Get Physical’s latest compilation. Put together by Davis, this release is split in two for your diurnal and nocturnal listening pleasure, a selection made, according to the man himself, “...to take your ears through some works that I deem essential, others that I consider timeless and some more that, together, concoct a statement of how great these times we live in can be, whether you are in Berlin or Sao Paulo”.

The Dia mix, a positively oniric selection of some of the best Brazil has to offer alongside some beloved GP tidbits, offers a laid-back opportunity to soak up Davis’ selection and get a feel for what inspires the Paulista DJ.

Noite brings us a more banging assembly of top-notch tracks from down under and up north, with participants like Young Marco or Fatima Yamaha helping in the quest to warm up a dance floor or destroy it. Consider it an educational trip to a new destination, a musical line thrown from one city to another. Davis puts it best: “If we think of how sound waves helped such a special place as Berlin to be one again after its wall was torn down, the natural conclusion is that music is the best way of building bridges, between peoples as well as between cities”.

Summer is over and The Amsterdam Dance Event is just around the corner. We’ve put together a nice little compilation for the occasion with a few brand new tracks and old favorites.

Mixed and compiled by m.O.N.R.O.E., whose ‘What I Got EP ‘ is currently making the rounds, the compilation features recent classics like M.A.N.D.Y.’s ‘Gizmo’ and Emanuel Satie’s ‘Bottoms Up’ as well as the ever-beautiful ‘And Forever’ from German Brigante feat. Thomas Gandey. But m.O.N.R.O.E. doesn’t stop there, he delivers four brand new exclusives. Among them is a bouncy house number titled ‘Shake’ by Anek & Medeew & Chicks Luv Us. Super rhythmic basslines and straightforward composition ensure the track will get any dancefloor in a hustle. Another exclusive is Zohki’s ‘Apollo’, with a refreshingly organic atmosphere that still delivers the pressure. This is just a glimpse into the compilation, a closer look will reveal more gems for this falls dancefloors.

It’s that time of year, where we yet again shine the spotlight on various artists to gain a glimpse at where the scene is headed with Full Body Workout Vol. 16. This time we call on acts like Mark Deutsche & Musoê, Wouter de Moor, Tom Peters & AudioKode, BOg & Andrea Ljekaj, Gabe, Simon Baker & Luca Cazal and more to show us the way.

With more than a few different flavors to choose from, first up is Franca & Stomax with ‘Bells Kitchen’, a beautiful track with plenty of melodic atmosphere and a beautifully cool vibe to lead us into autumn. Robbie Akbal and Aidan Lavelle take it from there with ‘Me Myself My 303’, an upbeat tech-house track with 303 synths and a nice organic groove. Moving on, Italian-based Retsu drops his fantastically dark ‘Sweet Happens!’; a beautifully manicured track that never oversteps its bounds, keeping the energy evolving and consistent. Tom Peters & AudioKoDe team up for ‘Keep Up’. The duo create a dark track with plenty of bass kick for the late night dancefloors in nearly any club. All of these tracks (and many more) are mixed together by one of Brazil’s top producers and and DJ’s, Renato Ratier who’s latest work ‘Orbit’ serves as the final track on the compilation.

Earlier this year we introduced a new compilation series to reflect the uncanny nature of music and its ability to leave one speechless. ‘Words Don’t Come Easy’ was found to be the most fitting title for the compilation.

Now, we’ve scoured through our catalog to being you a new set of tunes that possess the same magic. We open the compilation with Climbers’ 2013 “breakout” hit, ‘Equal Responsibility’ and its disco-house vibe and absolutely sunny vocal hook laid out over thick basslines and driving percussion. Immediately after comes Martin Ilkins’ ‘Loves Enemy’ to turn the energy up. DJ T. makes three appearances on this compilation with ‘Burning feat. Nick Maurer (art Department Remix), ‘Leavin’ Me feat Khan’ and ‘City Life feat Cari Golden (Maya Jane Coles Remix), all of which have their roots in his 2011 album ‘The Pleasure Principle’. Among the 13 amazing tracks found here is WhoMadeWho’s recent ‘Embers (Fran Seven Remix)’, Tiger Stripes’ ‘Runaways (Rey & Kjavik Remix) and more. So until next time, we hope you found these tracks to be just as magical and inspiring as we have.

We're all for professional sound systems and sweaty dance floors, but sometimes there's nothing quite like one's own living room and an intimate selection of people and music, is there?

The compilation conceived for your private listening pleasure returns in the form of Hausmusik Vol. 2. For this second foray into the more complex interpretations of house music, Get Physical has called upon artists the likes of Holden, MKRNI and Francesco Tristano, which are just a few of the names on the 14-track joyride that takes us from Tristano's Japanese soundscapes to WhoMadeWho's dreamy vibes and Stepkids' pop-infused disco. What begins as laid-back and cinematic slowly makes an uplifting swerve towards vintage-leaning vocals on the last stretch, topped off by Chrom Sparks' wildlife-heavy nature glitches. An assortment of tracks as eclectic as it is inspiring; completely fit for closed doors and open ears.

While on cusp of summer, as all are gearing up for the 2015 season we’ve been busy putting together the 15th edition of our genre exposé, Full Body Workout. This time around we’ve got amazing tracks from Joyce Muniz, Alican, Julian Ganzer & IOAKIM SAYZ, Tom Peters and more, all mixed delicately by the lovely Seattle native, Camea.

The compilation features everything from playful melodies as heard in Tom Peters’ ‘We Are Going Ahead’ to heavier, edgier (no pun intended) moods like ‘Edge Of Infinity’ from Camea herself. Kotelett & Zadak share a driving Acid House vibe with ‘Your Secret’ as Julian Ganzer & IOAKIM SAYZ create a groovy, chilled number called ‘Where I Want It’. For a slightly dreamier ambience, look no further than Jeremy Israel’s ‘Sundried Tomato’, and then ‘Three Sharp Knocks’ from Ricky Leo & Luca Doobie for your dancefloor killer.
From beginning to end, Full Body Workout Vol. 15 shows the dynamic range of Get Physical’s sound while presenting the bleeding edge of current trends in the electronic music scene they support and represent.

We invited Francesco Tristano to mix the 16th Volume of their Body Language series and join the ranks of M.A.N.D.Y., Dixon, DJ Hell, Catz 'N Dogz, andhim and DJ T..

Melodic and harmonic elements constitute the core, of this mix - which is itself a hybrid production /mix / live session as he has performed live synths on top of the tracks. The basis of the session is in fact his own tracks, with a 'hint' to the DJ world using tracks by others, mostly people of his entourage and a few specials - Joe Zawinul, proto-techno from 1985 and a great inspiration for Francesco Tristano, his collab track with Luciano which is premiered here as well as the Reboot Remix of KhalifeSchumacherTristano’s ‚Afrodiziak‘ and new edits.

Get Physical Music Presents: Rewind Pt. 1 2015, a four-part compilation that collects showcases the best Get Physical tracks, while they’re still hot! Featuring M.A.N.D.Y., andhim, Emanual Satie, Junge Junge, George Morel and more, the compilation is refreshingly current and cleverly convenient.
From M.A.N.D.Y.’s late night killer ‘Gizmo’ to the summer-y vibe of ‘Beautiful Girl’ by Junge Junge featuring fitting vocals by Kyle Pearce, the compilation has both club and home listening covered.

They say birds of a feather stick together, and it looks like a few Get Physical birds have flown South for the last bit of winter. To be more specific, it's Get Physical’s turn to take on Miami once again.

And, true to form, a compilation spanning 18 tracks from friends new and old means we've left no sun-bleached stone unturned. We're talking palm trees, tiny cocktail umbrellas and a hot, sticky helping of techy house, sexy vocals and shore-worthy buildups from the likes of label mainstays DJ Pierre, Ryan Murgatroyd, Tom Budden, Emanuel Satie and Hector Couto -who's strung the whole compilation together for your continuous listening pleasure. Also featured are fresh faces like Eagles & Butterflies, Mobius Strum and System of Survival, whose numerous contributions to the release make for some very welcome organic percussion and laid-back vibes of their own. Also featured is Tom Peters, who returns to Get Physical after appearing on our last Full Body Workout to team up with a certain Honey Dijon for the Miami bonanza. All with the Get Physical stamp of approval, of course.

We got your sweaty dance floor material right here: Bienvenidos a Miami.

‚Get Physical Sessions‘ is Get Physical Music’s latest YouTube series showcasing its large family of DJ’s talent on the decks. Performed in the Get Physical headquarters in Berlin’s Kreuzberg, the series has created quite a stir among the community – hosting acts like Ian Pooley, German Brigante, Martin Eyerer, Christian Prommer, DJ T. and Andreas Henneberg, as well as lesser known up-and-comers like Jonas Woehl, Alican, and more.

After the first installment of 'Selected Tracks', we’ve made the second selection of some of the best tracks to ever be played in the studio. With old favourites like ‘Donut’ from M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade, to never-before-heard exclusive’s like Andreas Henneberg’s ‘Leblon’ or DJ T. Remix of 'What Is House Muzik', there is definitely something here for your own session! And don’t forget to tune in on YouTube/PhysicalFilms – see you there!

It's that time of year again and ADE is right around the corner, which means Get Physical has called upon the likes of Brett Johnson, Mandy, Tim Green, Fabio Giannelli and more to bring you a bevy of unreleased tunes that have made for a very moody, very get-the-party-started kind of soundtrack to prepare for our favorite dance conference of the year. This one's mixed by the hard-rocking, genre-shunning Bryan Kessler, whose own sharp, cinematic contribution is a highlight of the mix and a fitting introduction to Get Physical's ADE event, to be held in an old theatre in the heart of Amsterdam. We'll be featuring Chicago's DJ Pierre as guest of honor, along with some GP all-stars like M.A.N.D.Y., German Brigante and Kessler himself.

Catch the full lineup and info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1531735133714639/?fref=ts

Ah, the mighty remix. That wonderful reworking of beats and melodies , sometimes just enough to add some personal flavour, sometimes bent beyond the point of recognition. Whatever the style of the one behind the re-imagining of another's music, its clear we here at Get Physical love to call upon great minds to re-imagine the creations borne of other great minds.

In what constitutes a monster release, GP favorite and one of Resident Advisor's most charted artists of last year German Brigante has stepped up to prepare a 40-track compilation spanning 12 years of remixed music from Get Physical, including two DJ-mixes from Brigante himself featuring all the remixed tunes. Eats Everything does Jamie Jones, Solomun works on DJ T, D'Julz goes after Matthew Dear and there's even a Re-Remix of Damian Lazarus by M.A.N.D.Y.. We could namedrop for days, really, but rest assured only the best has made it onto this most epic of compilations.

Together with other similar DJ mix series like those of the London Fabric label and “DJ Kicks” on K7!, the format of the Body Language Compilations is amongst the last of its kind available on the market. Junior Boys, Modeselektor, Dixon, Matthew Dear, Azary & III, Catz ‘n Dogz, DJ Hell, Jesse Rose and many other artists have, over the past 9 years, contributed to the reputation of the successful series released on Get Physical. Like both of the label co-founders from M.A.N.D.Y before him, DJ T. has, for the second time, been given the chance to lay his hands on the series for the 15th edition.

The conceptual approach that DJ T. has taken to this mix is similar to that of his earlier work. Here DJ T. is not content with just fleeting snapshots of a limited style. This 78 minute long mix, consisting of 20 tracks is timeless, not seeking to please by fitting within the formula of contemporary dance music, yet completely immersed in the here and now. The full and hypnotic deepness that runs through the core of this set makes it perfect for the club, but is just as mesmerizing off the dance floor.

The tracks and remixes from such diverse producers as Leon Vynehall, Oskar Offermann, Tuff City Kids, Tom Trago, Seuil, Franck Roger, Paolo Rocco, Youandewan (and many others) blend perfectly in DJ T.’s mix to form a uniform and harmonious narrative. Even those connoisseurs on the hunt for hidden gems and insider knowledge will be rewarded on Body Language Vol. 15: the mix includes edits produced especially for this compilation, tracks from artists like Nina Kraviz and ItaloJohnson that, until now, have only been released on vinyl, and a version of the debut release from the brand new collaboration between John Talabot & Axel Boman (Talaboman).

Those who buy the CD, limited to only 1000 copies, will also be able to download the tracks and the mix for free.

“‘Deep House’ - alongside ‘Brazil’ and ‘world cup’, they seem to be the most over-used two words of 2014. What is ‘Deep House’? Last year I played in Stockholm alongside a man who should know as he was there at its birth, Tyree Cooper. Tyree warmed up the room spinning mid-tempo, early 80s Disco or, as he put it 'House Music', stating 'it’s the music Frankie played before anyone had made a House record'.

Four decades after the Warehouse in Chicago closed, Deep House now means everything from European 120BPM Tech House to UK House that ex-Grime kids now make and of course, 'Trad Deep House' like the American stalwarts still make. What we thought we would do is take what we like that’s representing out there. Music that is good for your soul, music that you can still feel during that 8am cab-of-shame drive home. We have picked some of Get Physical's deep moments and matched them up with some 90's classics like DJ Pierre’s seminal 'Jesus On My Mind' and what’s considered by many afficianados THE best Deep House record of that decade - Round Two's 'New Day'. We then dropped in some curveballs such as UK producer Moodymancs 'Paint Black', remixed of course by a godfather of Deep House, one Larry Heard, and Mark E's 'Bog Dance'. It’s old school meets Phuture classics. It’s Mike Dunn and M.A.N.D.Y.. It’s Frankie's 'Tears’ and Anja's 'Stay Quiet'. It’s HOUSE in all its glory.” – Terry Farley, 2014

The time has come once again for another edition of Get Physical Music Presents: Essentials.

This time mixed & compiled by Mexico’s Robbie Akbal, who’s been at it since 1993, and recently began turning the heads of Audiofly, Laurent Garnier, Jay Tripwire, and of course M.A.N.D.Y. among others.

Robbie’s selection includes Anja Schneider’s ‘Stay Quiet (Dub Version), as well the still fresh ‘And Forever’ form German Brigante feat. Thomas Gandey. He ends the mix in a big way with M.A.N.D.Y. & Booka Shade’s ‘Home (Kolletiv Turmstrasse – Interstellar Mix)’, leaving us on a high note and definitely craving more.

Friends, we meet again at the arrival of another volume of our ‘Full Body Workout’ series. We’ve had our ears to the floors and have been meticulously sorting through a sea of electronic music to bring together this exclusive compilation.

With Volume 13, we’ve got a really interesting selection of tracks coming from John Monkman, Robbie Akbal, Doomwork, NIBC & Hans Berg, K.E.E.N.E. & Robosonic and more. We’re super happy with the musical diversity represented here and be sure to check out the stunning continuous mix by our brothers Julian Ganzer & Javier Logares.

Until next time, please enjoy and keep on dancing!

Hausmusik: music made at and/or for, private home enjoyment.

Introducing the latest concept compilation from Get Physical Music with tracks from Christian Prommer, Francois K, Brett Johnson, FreakMe, Recloose (and many more) there’s plenty of experience and soul here.

The compilation represents a deeper, softer and somewhat more underground sound of house music and the first track immediately establishes the fact that this compilation will be more of a journey, rather than 18 dancefloor hits; Christian Prommer’s beatless ‘Distant Rhythm’ installs thoughtfulness and gets you listening right away. Francois K’s ‘Road of Life’ and the following tracks continue this thoughtful nature, and create a euphoric atmosphere, with soundscapes and depth that shy away from 4/4 club music.

The compilation is designed to be both thoughtful and uplifting, and it is just that. Caterpillers & Birds by Silky Raven begins to bring some beats, and each track becomes more upbeat than the last, maintaining the euphoria and meaningfulness that is constant throughout. Avatism’s ‘Bitter Reminiscence’ provides a deep percussive interlude to the dreamy synth driven tracks and Jonatan Bäckelie & Jimpster’s effort that follows brings some meaningful vocals. The last tracks are the most upbeat and rightfully so, as the atmosphere has been building to this point for the whole album.

All in all this is truly a compilation for intent listening. It is atmospheric, euphoric and thought provoking. The track listing flows perfectly and executes its purpose; house music for your Haus.

It’s no secret that andhim have been on a steady rise lately. Perhaps known best for their 2012 remix of Theophilus London’s ‘Wine & Chocolate”, Simon and Tobi have come far since founding the self-proclaimed ‘boyband’, andhim, in Cologne spring of 2010.
With more than 2 decades of musical experience between the two of them including a history of DJing and touring already under their belts, ‘andhim’ is merely the newest incarnation of their time-tested talent. With the ability to move dancefloors in their own special way through the unique and often uplifting vibe they create, it’s no wonder why we invite them to mix the 14th Volume of our Body Langauge series and join the ranks of M.A.N.D.Y., Dixon, DJ Hell, Catz ‘N Dogz and all those who helped form the series’ reputation as a tastemaker and artistic showcase.
“We wanted to bridge between music we love to hear while looking out of the window during a train ride,” comments Simon of the overall theme of the mix, ‘music which people can start their night with. Tracks we play in our live sets and own stuff we wanted to be presented.”
With tracks like Robag Wruhme’s ‘Pnom Gobal’, Stimming’s remix of Ian Pooley’s ‘Kids Play’ and even andhims own remix of 2raumwohnung’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’, the mix certainly takes on a gentler, softer side rather than a constant hands-in-the-air fist-pump orgy some of the more mainstream outlets love to push. You could call the mix a breath of fresh summer-air, with warm tones overflowing and sunny vibes abound - something andhim has become known for and a recurring theme in the duo’s productions.
Commenting further, he states, “First of all it is about quality music. We respect the artists of this compilation album a lot. But we would say it is mainly a mix of what we like production wise and what we love to hear when we are at home…. it shows what we like and how we think of an eclectic and interesting mix.”
With, among other things, their breakout remix, a wildly contagious EP ‘Wizard Of Us’ (Get Physical Music), their fully-booked touring schedule and now this; andhim have achieved so much in such a short time. But it is more than one release, or one show that defines an artist. For andhim, it’s their knack for bringing people together under one sound and their keen humor that leaves us certain they will continue to wow audiences the world over.