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Uploaded by on Jun 9, 2009

A Paradise Garage tribute mix
Tracks featured in the mix:

01 - Serious Intention - You Don't Know (Remix)
Label: Easy Street Records
Format:Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country:US
Released: 1985
Style: Garage House
Credits:
Producer, Arranged By - Paul Simpson
Written-By - A. Malloy* , P. Simpson
Arranged By [Co-arranged By] - Arthur Storey, Jr.
Mixed By - Pablovia RäBäN
Engineer [Remix Engineer] - Danny Miller , Paul Simpson

02 - Sylvester - I Need You (Unreleased Remix)

03 - The Clash - Mustapha Dance

04 - First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder (Original Shep Pettibone Mix)

The Paradise Garage was a nightclub notable in the history of modern nightclub cultures and in dance and pop music. It was founded by Michael Brody, its sole proprietor, and was located at 84 King Street, New York City. It operated from 1976 to 1987 and was the base for DJ Larry Levan. Its name derives from its origins as a parking garage. The Paradise Garage's business model was largely inspired by David Mancuso's Loft parties: no liquor was served, there were no sales of food or beverages, and the club was not open to the general public.

The sound system was developed by Richard Long and Associates (RLA) and was said by those that attended to be the best in New York City at that time. The club has been credited for its influence on the development of the modern dance club as it is today: unlike other clubs of its time, the Paradise Garage was focused on dancing rather than social interaction, and it was the first to put the DJ at the center of attention.

Among those to benefit from what became known as "The Garage Sound" or "Garage Music" was West End Records, run by Mel Cheren. Among its successes were "Sessomatto" by Sessa Matto, Karen Young's "Hot Shot," "Heartbeat" by Taana Gardner (remixed by Levan) and "Don't Make Me Wait" by the Peech Boys (produced by Levan). West End Records folded for a number of years, re-opening in the late 90's and releasing one of Levan's DJ sets recorded live at the Garage.
The unique and eclectic style of disco and dance musics played at the Garage gave rise to the descriptive terms "garage," "garage style" and "garage classic" (to describe a record that was made famous or is associated with the Paradise Garage). When the term "garage music" is used in reference to the Paradise Garage, it does not exclusively mean house music, although certain house tracks may be considered to be garage classics. House music as a genre got its start from the Garage's house DJ Larry Levan and his contemporaries, Frankie Knuckles and Nicky Siano who were both also influential disc jockeys. These disc jockeys played all kinds of music so long as it was danceable; at the Paradise Garage, one was liable to hear The Clash and The Police as well as traditional "disco" artists like Gwen Guthrie and Sylvester. Levan is remembered by all for his ability to choose and play different records from different types of music and make it all fit together. The term "garage" has changed meaning over time, see UK garage for a more detailed description.

Larry Levan R.I.P
Mel Cheren R.I.P

Pictures include label scans and artists involved in the records mixed. Also contains pictures of The Paradise Garage, David Mancuso's Loft party in London (pictures of The Loft parties taken by Guillaume Chottin)
p.s if for any reason the copyright holder(s) of the pictures or music used here would like me to remove them, please get in contact and i'll do so.

Enjoy!

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  • hi there, your mixing is very good, tell me where do you drop in the next track on the break or 4 beat

    ,how do you mix so good, please tell me

  • Hi matey, Thank you for your comments and for subscribing! I think Daniele Baldelli best explains what i do when i set out to make a mix tape/cd ; ) Check out his lecture @ Red Bull Music Academy (especialy @ 33.33) It's a really interesting and amusing lecture! All the best

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  • OH MY GOD!!!!!!! Talk about flashing back. We use to go to the Garage religiously so many amazing memories and times that I had there. Endless hours dancing in the middle of the dance floor non-stop. Thanks for posting this music and putting up the artists as well.

  • Djengo, you're taking me way back..Son!! Where can I purchase both Mix 1 & 2? The mixes are unbelievable and the memories are countless. The Paradise Garage, The Tunnel, 1018, The Ozone Layer in Brooklyn, where David Morales started, The Palladium. R.I.P-Larry Levan-Orginal D.J. on the turntables. I'm from Sunset Park, Bklyn but the music, you're playing, there never be anything like it...Ever!! Keep doing those re-mixes and I'll be buying them..Son

    Mel 44y/o

    Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Turn it up!!!

  • @joseph37601 Yes djengo, where can these mixes be purchased..?????

  • @primo1032 Truer words were never spoken....now that was some fun!

  • ALL STAR MATERIAL!

  • Wish I had a goddamn Hot Tub Time Machine right about now!!! :)

  • cool mix. thanks for all the info too

  • Oh shit the ramp. I used to dance up the ramp before I even got in the club. I used to call the refreshment bar area the punch and cookie room where I held court on some of my more fabulous nights. This is Larry playing isn't it? Very time machine up in your video. It will never be over. Kisses Again.

  • djengo, can your mixes be purchased anywhere??????your mixes are the bomb.......

  • this was music like never b/4.....where is my baby powder at......lol

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