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Sunday, 29 March 2009

  • I still got it...

    Ever since I started messing with Ableton Live, mixing has become super easy....but I kinda miss beating matching through my headphone and mixing tracks with my mixer... so this afternoon I took a little time playing some of the latest tracks I acquired...

    I am a bit rusty, but not as bad as I suspect it. Now I am here in Asia, I don't have friends' parties to play anymore... my opportunity to play in front of people is limited.

    Nevertheless, playing and listening to music is awesome... and I almost have the tracks compiled for my next mix... so stay tune for...



    "I See It Coming"

Sunday, 08 March 2009

  • My trip to Hainan...

    I spent the last 4 days in Hainan, China for a business trip. Before the trip, I have been telling my friends in Asia about it, but a lot of them don't even know about the place. It was one of those places that many people may have heard of before, but it was never on most people's list of places to visit. If it wasn't for this opportunity, I will probably never visit there...

    gosh, we have been missing out...

    The island definitely needs some work in terms of its cities, towns, and people.... but it has some gorgeous beaches and resorts... they are definitely comparable to the best of the world... to see what I mean... check out my videos...


    My first night in Haikou, north of the Hainan Island


    My second and third night in Yalong Bay, south of the island...

    A business trip like this really makes me realized that a getaway trip is long overdue. I always try to plan trips to see the cities and its culture, but haven't had a chance to just go to a resort and just relax for a few days. I need a trip like that some time in the immediate future... and Sanya is definitely a good place to go for that.

Saturday, 21 February 2009

  • Hi~

    Just a little update since Singapore... I have recently joined facebook and have been connecting people ever since.  I finally couldn't resist FB, especially since they have an app for iPhone!

    I just came back from a business trip to Shanghai.  The business environment has deteriorated so much in China...it's a bit depressing.  If 2009 is really going down as an unproductive year workwise, what should I be focusing on?!

    The answer is... travel!  I have been occupying myself with my career for the last several years, and I know I have been missing out so much by not visiting the wonderful places...so I am pretty determined to open myself to the rest of the world.  I have another business trip to Sanya, where our resort project is... it would be interesting to see Hainan Island for the first time... and see its potential.

    India, Cambodia, and Thailand are all on my radar screens this year... I hope I get to see more places.

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

  • Back from Singapore!

    I had a great time there... it was always fun to visit new cities, meet new people, and see cool stuff... Thanks to Michelle and Jaslyn who showed us a good time... we should definitely do it again!

    I will follow up with some photos...but here are some videos of us:

    riding the Singapore Flyer...



    and hanging out at Siloso Beach at Sentosa Island.



Sunday, 01 February 2009

  • Since 2004...

    a lot has happened... I have gone from a new graduate working in San Diego to now working and living in Hong Kong... life sure takes its twist and turns on me. Nevertheless, I am happy and content with where I am... with still lots of unknowns and challenges that await me.

    but as long as I have those that are important to me, I think I can face whatever that comes at me. Music, being one of the important things in life.... is something that I am so grateful to be able to enjoy.

    To celebrate 4 years of me listening to Trance, House, and Progressive (and still going strong!), I took the time to compile, edit and mix 26 of my all time favorite tracks in a 90-minute set. Thanks again to Ableton Live, making edits and mixes is just a breeze now. Producing is something I will probably focus on more in the new year...however, when I have a handful of fun and awesome tracks, I will continue to put out mixes...


    My new and improved setup...

    to here it is... "Since 2004" by Rainmixer

    Tracklist:
    Runtime: 1:26:01

    1. Dreamchild – Johan Gielen
    2. Carrie Me Away (Original Club Mix) – Chris Lake features Emma Hewitt
    3. Somewhere Inside (Original Mix) – Allure features Julie Thompson
    4. Let Me Be (Original Mix) – Parker & Hanson
    5. Ligaya – Gouryella
    6. The Unknown (Original Mix) – White Water features Melinda Gareh
    7. Beautiful Things (Gabriel & Dresden Vocal Remix) – Andain
    8. Always A Fool – Kyau vs. Albert
    9. Never (Indecent Noise vs. Philippe El Sisi Rework) – The Roc Project feat. Tina Arena
    10. M (Above & Beyond Typhoon Remix) – Ayumi Hamasaki
    11. Shivers (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Red Light Dub) – Armin van Buuren
    12. 5 (Original Mix) – Super8 & P.O.S. presents Aalto
    13. Air Flower (Carl B Remix) – In Progress & Omnia
    14. Falling (Original Mix) – First State features Anita Kelsey
    15. Traffic (DJ Montana 12” Edit) – Tiesto
    16. Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix) – Luminary
    17. Dynamica (Signalrunners Remix) - Chris Chambers & Static Blue
    18. Nyctalopia (Original Mix) – Andy Blueman
    19. Phoria (Original Mix) – Majai
    20. Reason to Believe – Dokmai
    21. White Lies (Alex MOPRH Berlin Vocal Mix) – Paul van Dyk feat. Jessica Sutta
    22. Just Be (Album Version vs. Antillas Club Dub Mix) – Tiesto feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw
    23. Sweet Things – Tiesto feat. Charlotte Martin
    24. These Shoulders (Oliver Smith Remix) – Signalrunners
    25. Never Say Never – Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline Govaert

    special dedication to Grandma and Tiffany...

    26. Time Goes By (Super8 vs. Floris de Haan) – Carrie Skipper

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Rainmixer's First Production

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Since 2004

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A Brave New World

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