FreeDubFlow is a trip -- starting you out in one place and delivering you somewhere else entirely -- but it is also a manifesto on the uses of chill ... it's the offer of a pleasant place to wait out the more chaotic traffic of club music ... it's a caressing wave of pure downtempo that begins to darken with Naomi's Syndicate … and then expands spatially via the Tricky Cris and Deadbeats dub tracks that follows.

By the time we get to dZihan & Kamien's Smile, and then to the Riccardo Eberspacher track that follows, the more melodic part of the set has started to be evident, and that soaring sensation takes over.

This lush flow will eventually be resolved with Tony Rich's earthier track, Leavin', itself setting the stage for the bluesy mood of the closing track.

But we're not there yet … first, there's Sade.

The song Flow from her 2000 release Lovers Rock is a minor masterpiece, as I now understand (though I missed that when the track was new to me, admittedly) … and since I'm currently celebrating my Queen's return with the Soldier of Love release, it was a joy to be reminded of this older track.

From there, we move into one of Tosca's F@ckDub variations … another deeply funky track turning up the heat on what started out as a classic chilled set, pointing us toward the steel-guitar-driven conclusion of the Dionne Farris track that closes out the mix.

Trip along with us here at BeatConscious … you won't regret the ride and your comments are always welcome.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: MadameFLY,

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DJ now on-air: MadameFLY
Mix Name: FreeDubFlow
Current Track: Coffee & Cigarettes (Original Mix)
Current Artist: MadStrike Project
Time into Mix: 00:02:54

Nice opening, indeed. I'm full of anticipation now...

Ah yeah, the good ol' times... dub be good to me, Madame!

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DJ now on-air: MadameFLY
Mix Name: FreeDubFlow
Current Track: The wave of thought (Reprise)
Current Artist: Aural Float
Time into Mix: 00:07:34

Oooohh ... I liked that transition into the Eberspacher track. As smooth as a baby's - yes, I'll say it - tushie!!!

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DJ now on-air: MadameFLY
Mix Name: FreeDubFlow
Current Track: Flow
Current Artist: Sade
Time into Mix: 00:46:24

In my opinion there's not a single weak track on "Lovers' Rock" ... in fact, every single track stands out! (even though that's not possible by definition)

I like the Dionne Farris track ... altogether I've enjoyed the set big time. My favorite tracks? Naomi and Tricky Cris ... you say they make the set darker, I say they make it deeper, and I like deep fried sets. Ah, and for completeness' sake, I didn't much care for the Tony Rich track ... IMO, that track is the opposite of deep, too shallow for me at least.

Hey, Tom, thanks for all the thoughtful input ... I'm glad you liked the Dionne Farris, I've had that for ages and just recently remembered it was there ... I hoped it would go down smoothly.

Likewise, I wouldn't really disagree with your comment on the Tony Rich track, it's a little wimpy in a way that stands out especially when it's in such good company ... that may point the way for a TPS version of the set some day, once I find a worthy replacement ...

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment ... much appreciated!