IPaintMyMind DJ Series: Episode 13 - Zirafa (Tunnel Vision)

For IPMM Ep13:
http://ipaintmymind.org/features/ipaintmymind-dj-series-episode-13-zirafa-tunnel-vision/

For this mix I wanted to focus on songs that had a restless night feel - the kind of determined insomnia you get when you've been driving for 10 hours straight on I-70 and all you see through the darkness is the faint outline of the road just beyond the glow of your high beams. There are no exit signs or rest stops for miles and your thoughts start collapsing in on themselves, in an almost meditative (albeit overly caffeinated) waking dream state.I tried to evoke this feeling through ambient/drone tracks, field recordings, and songs with electric/dusty undertones.Because much of the music already has a smooth texture, I opted to try and use rougher transitions and simple cross fades to highlight the individual nature of each piece. Much of the music is subtle and hangs in the air; it will work as background music while you are busy working, or you can just close your eyes and let your mind wander as you listen. In both scenarios the idea is to let the sounds massage your subconscious so you lose track of time and space. Thanks to IPMM and DJ Limbs for giving me the opportunity to do this! It's my first attempt at a mix and I hope you enjoy it.

Tracklist:
Milonga del Angel - Astor Piazzolla
Pirouette of Cotton (zirafa edit) - Ian Hawgood
Little Church - Miles Davis
Incense - Erykah Badu
Port Rhombus - Squarepusher
Buzz - Ben Allison
One More Night - Can
Tilt - Thomas Brinkmann
Altibzz - Autechre
Circles - Alf Alpha
Amanallah - Mike Slott
Lastdear - Siriusmo
Seoul I - Ian Hawgood
Get Thy Bearings - Donovan
Mi Viejo - Ratatat
Bbydhonchord - Aphex Twin
Disconnection Notice - Sonic Youth
Dime Piece ft. Dwele (remix) - J Dilla
Tonight - Avalanches
Through Fields of Mercury - Greenleaf
Driving Me Backwards - Brian Eno
Before I Let the Sunshine Rot - Ian Hawgood