Episode 108: Sophisticated Morning 98

Hello, dear listener. I hope you've been well since I last dropped in to see you. You've probably noticed that I've been quiet for a minute. In short, life has been life-ing, and I've been being human. Many years ago I told myself (and anyone else who'd listen, haha) a couple of things: first, that I'd give music to the world until the day I die. That's a promise I know I'll keep. Second, that I'd always stay true and authentic as it relates to my artistry and I would never release music just for the sake of having something "new" up at the moment. The quality of my content is much more important than the quantity of it. So...I've been quiet, concentrating on being and staying grounded and nourishing my soul through some interesting times we're in. As they say though, there's always sunshine after the rain. Let it shine...Let's talk about music. Even though it's been spell since you've seen new content released by me that doesn't mean that I haven't been over here endlessly finding the most beautiful new music to present to you. Speaking of new music, wow. We are in such good times for music right now. I believe that because of the "tough times" we're living through that humanity at large is needing comfort and joy. That is showing up with a return to rich and emotionally-driven melodic music. You'll find the best of that here on this new set.Each of my sets fall differently as it relates to the ebb and flow of the energy. Sometimes the set will peak late, sometimes earlier. It's my belief that this set kind of peaks in the middle of the set (and that's OK!). There IS a cohesiveness from beginning to end, so I'm not concerned about where the "peak" is. But about that peak...wow. I have a string of songs that are epic masterpieces. As I sit and type these words I'm listening to that set within this set and I am covered in chill bumps. I hope you'll feel these same "feels" as me. Pay close attention to the set once I get to "Start A Fire" by Above & Beyond. After that I go through Coastlines "Everything All At Once", Aname "Hopeful", WhoMadeWho "Bedside", Topic "I Adore You" and Anthony Keyrouz "Young And Beautiful" -- all powerful masterpieces.Above & Beyond dropped a new album today, July 18th. I present two of the singles from the album (Start A Fire and Quicksand) because of how good they are and also so I could talk about the album. Go listen to it. Run. It's a beautiful collection of heart-driven masterpieces. Start A Fire is probably my favorite single from the album. Featuring Richard Bedford on vocals, it starts chill and low in energy and steadily builds into a hands-to-heaven emotional anthem.Enough with my words. On to the music. As always, this set was conceived and mixed with every ounce of love that I've got to give. From my heart...to your ears. LOVE.Artist/Title/Remix01. Gheist/Searching Places/Original Mix02. Shouse/Call My Name/Club Mix03. Bruno Martini/Beautiful/Extended Mix04. Kaskade/State Of Mind/Faodail Extended Mix05. Blond:ish/Never Walk Alone/Alex Wann Extended Mix06. Above & Beyond/Start A Fire/Extended Mix07. Coastlines/Everything All At Once/Extended Mix08. Aname/Hopeful/Extended Mix09. WhoMadeWho/Bedside/Original Mix10. Topic, Hugel/I Adore You/Palacci & Cesaar Remix11. Anthony Keyrouz/Young And Beautiful12. The Boxer Rebellion/Diamonds/Tinlicker Extended Mix13. Nora En Pure/Protected/Extended Mix14. Above & Beyond/Quicksand/Extended Mix15. Booka Shade/Broken Glass/Helsloot Extended Mix16. Felix Schorn/Spectrum (Say My Name)/Extended MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Instagram: DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook: Brian NorwoodWrite: [email protected]: 615-418-8900