The heat is on…

http://bit.ly/loveprydz
http://www.lovehelsinki.fi

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edit 27.4.2010: Application now #4 on Top Free Apps on iTunes Music Store. Thank you for downloading!

edit 26.4.2010: Macmaa, YleX, NRJ, Basso, Metropoli, Findance and Kehto published a story about the app.

DJ Orion iPhone Application out now

I’m super excited to announce that my iPhone application is out now and downloadable at iTunes Music Store for free. The application is the first iPhone/Android mobile application of a Finnish music artist.

http://bit.ly/djorion-iphone

The application (more…)

It was early internet era (at least for the Finnish techno scene) as I found this record. DJ Coma is Tampere had his official website on legendary spacecafe.fi domain (R.I.P.) and had listed his TOP 10 tracks there. Of course there was no way of listening those tracks, the golden era of mp3s was still ahead, but I remember spotting his #1 track, Atlantis – Fiji.
It was a weekend or two later when I heard him playing the tune and recognized it by the vocal. It took me around two months to hunt down a vinyl copy of it (boy, have we gotten impatient during the internet era – what was the last tune you tried to find for two months?) and it’s still one of my personal gems in the vinyl collection. And it still has the late 90′s Tampere-vibe in it :)

Funny detail – 1-2 years earlier Paul Oakenfold was hammering a tune called “Kelly & Lee – Only You“, which samples the same tune as Atlantis track and was a big big Oakie-hit. I can’t find that on Discogs neither for sale anywhere – let me know if you find/have it – I would definitely be interesting in buying one copy.
Anyway, it would be nice to know if that Atlantis track was made on purpose using “that Oakie-sample” knowing it could be an instant hit…

Also – do not mix this up with later rip-off “Atlantis vs. Avatar – Fiji” or especially Lange remix, which did the same to Fiji as Tiesto did to Delerium’s Silence. *brrrr*
Below is a Youtube link to original version.

Any thoughts of this record? Share them in the comments. See also the previous posts in “Picks from the crate” series.

YouTube video.

Mauro Picotto – Hong Kong (2002)

In the beginning of the new millennium, when the BPMs were a lot higher, I hunted down this record. It’s a collection of Mauro Picotto’s previously unreleased tunes – called The Others (fans of Lost here, anyone? ;). Most of the tracks aren’t that special, but one of them stands out. Hong Kong is an energetic techno track, which grows and grows – and after an effect-driven breakdown it drops to proper industrial-distorted-90s-techno. The drop is ridiculously cool – this track was definitely done with tongue-in-cheek.
Those days, I used this numerous times as an encore track because of the good melodic intro & outro. Would be a worth of a spin still today, wouldn’t it?

Any thoughts of this record? Share them in the comments. See also the previous posts in “Picks from the crate” series.

Youtube video.

Tracklist: Labyrinth // Laserpoint // Whiteout 2010

01. BT – Flaming June (intro edit)
02. Deepsky – Talk Like A Stranger (Orion & Flight re-edit)
03. Underworld & Axwell – Counting Down The Pipes (DJ Orion & Flight re-edit)
04. Miike Snow – Silvia (Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South remix)
05. Slusnik Luna – Sun (Orion & Flight re-edit)
06. Orion, Flight & K-System vs. Smashing Pumpkins – Tonight, Tonight
07. Portman, Orbital & Way Out West – Belfast Fall (Orion & Flight re-edit)
08. Wink – How’s Tarzan’s Evening So Far? (Orion & Flight re-edit)
09. Cirez D – Feel The On Off (Bootleg)
10. Bedrock – Heaven Scent (Orion & Flight re-edit)
11. Temper Trap – Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South remix)

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Labyrinth // Laserpoint allstars track
Devilfish – Man Alive (edit)

photo credit: johnb/uk

I got a mail from Norwegian artist called Xerxes, who had made an unofficial remix of my last year’s Lost Language release “Brotherhood“. Not only am I sincerely happy of someone finding Brotherhood that nice track that he could make an unofficial version of it, but I’m also totally blown away by the quality of the remix. I think this is again another showcase of the possibilities of internet and how we never should restrict people with copyrights from being creative.

You may download the version for free from the link below. I hope you like it as much as I do.
http://guest.xerxes-music.com/temp/dj_orion-brotherhood_(x).mp3

Check also Xerxes Facebook Page

“Oceans rise. Cities fall.”

10 years ago. 1.4.2000.

See in full res. And the back side, too.

The second of the most awaited annual events is again at hand. This year’s Labyrinth // Laserpoint will be bringing the largest arsenal of different lasers to Finland so far, and gather up a show which is the biggest in Northern Europe. Held in a very legendary venue, Cable Factory in Helsinki, the show combines the raw industrial environment to the latest top-notch club technology.

I’ll be playing this year a set at the main stage together with my good friend DJ Flight just before Way Out West takes over. As last year, our sound will be a combination of trancey and house tracks – not to forget a small hint of techno. To reveal a bit more, Laserpoint possé asked us a few questions – the interview is pasted below (the original is here).

And yeah, I’ll be giving out one free ticket to the event via my podcast. If you’re interested, subscribe on iTunes and download+listen the latest episode (#111), you’ll know what to do then.

Labyrinth // Laserpoint official site
Orion & Flight Freebie Fridays
Download: Orion & Flight – Live @ Labyrinth//Laserpoint 2009
Vibes after Laserpoint 2009
Video: Orion & Flight @ Labyrinth // Laserpoint 2009
Video: ATB playing Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Flight & Jontey meet DJ Orion bootleg remix)

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Labyrinth // Laserpoint // Whiteout – Interview 3/6 – Orion & Flight

01. Orion & Flight – What kind of memories do you have of Kaapelitehdas, the venue where Labyrinth // Laserpoint is being held?

Orion:
Last year’s gig at the main stage was exactly 10 years after I visited Labyrinth for the first time and was blown away by the Kaapelitehdas vibe. Even though it took ten years, I think it’s a great proof that if you push hard enough, you can make anything happen.

Flight:
When I came into this scene not even 4 years ago I could never even imagine all this to happen so fast. 2007 warmup slot at the Laserpoint side stage, then 2009 & 2010 the main stage. I’m so grateful to all those guys behind Labyrinth // Laserpoint events who have been supporting me from the very beginning.

02. You both have been playing in numerous club cities already this year. What are the most enjoyable features of touring Finland?

Orion:
I think we have a privilege in Finland to have so professional and self-demanding promoters who’re making great events no matter where you go. Also – meeting great new people on and off the dancefloor and getting down at the afterparty with the locals – nothing beats a weekend like that.

Flight:
I love those road trips, so nice to chat, meet and have fun with new friends. Laidback guys & chicks from south to north and from east to west. No matter where you go there is always someone who loves electronic music, wants to party and appears beautiful ;)

03. We all remember that Coldplay bootleg and all the re-edits from the 2009 event. What’s currently boiling in the studio?

Orion:
We’ve done together over a dozen new re-edits during the past months and we’ll be selecting the best ones for this year’s Labyrinth // Laserpoint.
On my solo side I’ve done lots of chill-out tracks with my brother J.Shore and just signed a contract with Silk Sofa which should result some new releases still this year.
Regarding Coldplay-bootleg – it was great to see ATB exclusively supporting the tune – he’s still playing it. That bootleg can now be downloaded for free here: http://bit.ly/vivalavida-bootleg

Flight:
Besides the re-edits we’ve made a new bootleg with legendary K-System – Smashing Pumpkins ‘Tonight, Tonight’ – the debut play will be at the Cable Factory. Rumored ‘Amor De La Discoteca’ is a slammin house track by my mate Heikki L and me, our first but surely not the last tune together. And of course the Tampere duo is doing some dancefloor damage: Latest Flight & Jontey track ‘Every Night’ got surprisingly wide support and was just released on Avenue recordings. There are some other collab plans but those results you will explore later this year.

04. Tell us one irritating and one admirable thing about the other?

Flight:
Orion has sometimes a mode known as hyperactive workaholic, but with a right attitude it has good impact for a lazy guy like me. Generally speaking, he’s an earthy and trustworthy character who inspires and encourages the crowd around him. Finest fella I have met via techno.

Orion:
After a gig, I hate early wake-up-calls with Flight. Merely because he doesn’t wake up. There’s no way of getting him out of the bed. But on the other hand – he’s super reliable and fascinatingly talented house DJ who has a great ear for groove. And not to forget – a very good friend.

05. What’s the wildest rumour going around of you two?

Flight:
Yes, it’s definitely about when we met. The worst thing is it’s all true. I was drunk and in a gay bar…

Orion:
… yes, an epic start, indeed. Tampere, gay bar and back in 2006. Good things don’t often start that obviously :)

DJ Orion – At The Club, Radio NRJ, 10.04.2010

01. Hybrid – Disappear Here (Distinct’ive)

*** VIIKON VINYYLI #1 ***
02. Orbital – Belfast (Sasha vs. The Light remix) (White)

03. Way Out West – The Gift (Way Out West’s 2010 remix) (Distinct’ive)
04. Jakob Henry & Approaching Black – Yesterday’s Tears (Shingo Nakamura remix) (Silk)
05. Pryda – RYMD 2010 (Pryda)
06. Flight & Jontey – Every Night (Avenue)
07. Nanchang Nancy, Prok & Fitch – Walk With Me (Axwell vs. Daddy’s Groove remix) (Axtone)
08. Lovetone & Sergei Shkuroff – Terra Incognita (Chase The Sun edit) (Tone Diary)
09. Togashi – Bizarro (Arrival)
10. Slusnik Luna – Sun (Orion & Flight re-edit) (CDr)
11. BBE – Seven Days & One Week (Myon & Shane 54 remix – DJ Orion edit) (Anjunabeats)

*** VIIKON VINYYLI #2 ***
12. Ralphie B – Disclosure (Data)

13. Super8 & Tab feat. Anton Sonin – Black Is The New Yellow (Activa pres. Solar Movement remix) (Anjunabeats)

DJ Orion’s podcast
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Feed: http://bit.ly/orionpodfeed
Downloads: http://www.djorion.fi/downloads

Lauantaina 10.4.2010 NRJ:n At The Clubin toisella tunnilla klo 23-24 liikutaan uuden progen ja trancen maisemissa. Lähetyksessä muunmuassa lyhyt katsaus Hybridin uuteen albumiin ja uusi versio Suomeen pian saapuvan Way Out Westin klassikkoraita The Giftistä. Lisäksi lautasilla uudelleenlämmitelty Eric Prydz sekä BBE ja kotimaisista Tampereen voimakaksikko Flight & Jontey, Slusnik Luna ja Lovetone & Sergei Shkuroff. Lisäksi viikon klassikkovinyylejä soi kaksin kappalein, vuosilta 1999 ja 2001.

Tune In – nyt lauantaina 23:00-00:00 @ Radio NRJ
Stream @ www.nrj.fi

DJ Orion’s podcast
iTunes: http://bit.ly/orionpodcast
Feed: http://bit.ly/orionpodfeed

photo credit: Juska Wendland

Here’s the official video of the first ONE event at Pellava, Tampere. Read more of the night or check my set tracklist.

Youtube Link.

See the gallery, too.

Krafts according to Christopher Golebiowski. Great idea :)

Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon in 8Bit versions. Pure genius!

Listen “Pink Floyd – Money” below. (YouTube link)