A Disco Descent into Darkness | Varist

Book Club Meeting #14: Varist returns to play a disco mix that slowly evolves into techno at our Y2k vampire themed anniversary party.
February 17, 2024
Instagram: / djvarist
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1. Come for the music.
2. Be open to unfamiliar music and sounds.
3. Respect one another.
4. Face each other instead of the DJ.
5. No phones allowed on the dance floor.
6. Dress to express yourself.
7. Dance your heart out.
VJ: / _silent_vj
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00:00 Larry’s Way (Original Mix) by Mark Lower
03:07 Peep Show (Original Mix) by Audio Jacker
05:32 Stupidisco (Hott 22 Main Vocal Mix) by Junior Jack
07:49 New York (Original Mix) by Eugenio Fico, Paolo Bardelli
10:23 Catch Me If You Can (Audio Jacker Remix) by Weekend Players
12:52 Groove Is In The Heart (Extended Mix) by MAGH
15:27 Heart Drive (Original Mix) by Superlover
16:57 Make Me Feel (Original Mix) by Dafunkeetomato
19:46 No Stopping Us (Original Mix) by Eugenio Fico
21:02 Hit The Disco (Original Mix) by Babes On The Run
22:33 Make Me Feel (Original Club Mix) by Laurent Simeca
24:12 Making Love (Original Club Mix) by Me & My Toothbrush
26:54 Super Lovin’ (Original Mix) by Block & Crown, Kaippa
29:27 My Beats Shoot Back (Original Mix) by Block & Crown, Paul Parsons
31:29 Move Ya Butt (Original Mix) by Disko Junkie
34:01 Feel The Vibe (Extended Mix) by DJ Kuba & Neitan
35:17 The Future (Extended Mix) by Andrea Lombardi
37:11 Zhong (Extended Mix) by Chocolate Puma & Carta
38:55 Focus (Extended Mix) by DØBER, Almero
40:23 Unfocused (Extended Mix) by Ken Bauer
42:51 Move Like Dis (Original Mix) by Firebeatz
44:37 5th Symphony (Varist Edit) by Felguk, Carola
46:19 Sweet Dreams (Intro Clean) by Merk & Kremont, Twolate, Eurythmics
48:45 Can’t Talk Right Now (Extended Mix) by Lady Bee
51:20 Fine Day (Extended) by Dubvision
53:48 Cinema x Turn On The Lights (Cazes Burning Rave Edit Intro Dirty) by Benny Benassi, MAKJ, Swedish House Mafia, Fred Again..
55:32 We Are The People (ClarkeEast Remix) by Empire Of The Sun
#BookClubRadio #disco #techno

[@bookclubradio]

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[@erikishottie]

It would be cool if you did a behind the scene or a day in the life of each book club member!!

[@djvarist]

When Book Club asks if you want to come back for the 1 year anniversary meeting, you say yes and you BRING IT. 😈🤣 I honestly can't thank Book Club enough for having me back. It's like never having to wake up from a fantastic dream.

[@JoseGonzalez-vw9bb]

Your sets are absolute fire. Thanks for that ❤ I really hope you'll continue coming back!

[@UD503J]

So glad you're back!

[@djvarist]

@@JoseGonzalez-vw9bb That's up to the Librarian. But if called, I will always answer. 😁

[@JoseGonzalez-vw9bb]

​@@djvaristThat's great to know! Greetings from Mexico 😁👌

[@StonedHunter]

SO happy you're back!! I cannot get enough of your other set and now I have a second one to endlessly jam to

[@tinzomusic]

this man is such a gem

[@uncompliant]

Tinzo your set posted on this channel a while ago is one of the best ive heard in my life frfr no cap ON GOD

[@JasneetSingh]

Said one gem to another.

[@thetrafficlackey]

@tinzomusic:🌹

[@ssnugy9508]

you said it same as you gems

[@djvarist]

I originally had some really cringe response here, so how about instead I just say a very sincere thank you.

[@yumpyup469]

Where is this man’s 3rd set? We want more

[@haleighen]

Raise your hand if you’re still listening to this set on repeat a month later 🎉

[@HawaiianGremlin]

👋

[@FrogLover1502]

Legit I need another varist set because this one and his first are not enough for me!!

[@djvarist]

@@FrogLover1502 I posted a neurofunk drum & bass set to my channel a few days ago that might be worth a listen.

[@TheCloudhopper]

✋

[@pweowmf]

Book Club Radio, PLEASE keep DJ Varist for as long as possible! His skill and choice in music to create a set is so damn amazing, bloody can't get enough of him. That one person just popping off in the back? That's literally what this man does to me, everyone in both this set and his debut set looks like they're having the best time of their lives. Much love 🥰

[@NervXT]

I like how he transitioned between a track called "Focus" into a track called "Unfocused".

[@christophertichenor6219]

The world needs more vampire-themed Disco sets.

[@Berkanuzunn]

His transitions were smooth as butter and he kept the groove alive throughout the set. Such a godlike set this was!

[@PolaMille]

correct!

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Certainly better than the boiler room knobs who don't bother dancing or look bored in the room! Aavviit!!

[@robertmein8575]

This guy is the best DJ on this channel so far. This really is a great set and proper mixing on proper equipment. 😍

[@UD503J]

THE. FUCKING. HOODIE. REVEAL. ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Mannydamon]

Time stamp it, I have heard this mix 2 times but right now I'm finally watching it.

[@UD503J]

@@Mannydamon 34 ish. Right at the transition

[@CheyLaBoo]

@@Mannydamon 35:33

[@Pegaseus]

I was looking for this comment. I NEED that hoodie!! Take all my money!!

[@louise9685]

The way my jaw dropped!

[@PansexualCharlie]

I am living through the girl who is clearly living for this set. I love her vibe.

[@uiop2k7]

My sis 🔊🤣😎

[@rorymurray5847]

Finally some proper club vibes people dancing no phones and smiling 🎉😅😊😊

[@djvarist]

If this is your first Book Club video, I have good news for you. 😊

[@karafromqueens]

can’t believe I finally get to see a set with me dancing in the background 💗

[@tdvu]

Yo, can you tell me the name of this venue? I want to visit places like these!

[@anishinaabae]

and what a great set it was!

[@EverAppl14]

This is the kind of DJ set I dream about experiencing on my way to a party.

[@anishinaabae]

absolutely! this is what you hope the night will sound like. sadly where i live, DJs like this are a near extinct breed.

[@Skaroosh]

Damn, this was poppin! Gonna be on repeat all weekend 😊

[@TonyCultEx]

I love Tinzo…everybody does…but THIS mix was AWESOME…it’s on repeat for me…

[@bookclubfan1]

Most iconic set in book club history right here folks

[@Elbaroube]

How have we not heard more of this Varist elsewhere? I discovered him through book club and every set I saw from him was freaking F I R E. He seems like such a authentic DJ, genuinely having enjoying his own sets, the love propagating to everybody in the room! We want more of you my man!

[@djvarist]

Honestly? I didn't exist before October 2023. 😅 There's a lot of life and motivation behind my authenticity, too much to go into in comments, but I'm thankful you picked up on that. I do enjoy my sets. I've watched this set *several* times, and having it captured like this is a gift.

[@hamsandwich780]

@@djvaristthat's fucking awesome, I genuinely love your beats over all the Book Club folks and they are all pretty dang good!

[@AranGillmore]

@@djvarist This is some Sven Vath level smoothness here! I'm hoping one day I get to see you do this in person!

[@maumaqueda70]

@@djvarist Well now DJ Varist has got fans all over the world and I'm here for it!!!!! Love from Mexico:)))))

[@youwatchwhatyouwant]

very very impressive!!! song selection/flow evolution is top notch! this guys feeels his music totallyy!

[@atominthe541]

Another banger from Varist. Such great flow to the set and amazing vibes. Workers looking at me like I'm nuts as I dance at me desk, and don't give a @$&^. Thank you Book Club!

[@ARCHR221]

KEEP DANCIN' ON. FELLOW DESK-DANCER HERE.

[@Bazwalt]

I just became a DJ Varist fan

[@TheEffectGuy]

You guys inspired me to pick up DJing as a hobby! Practicing every night and it's honestly such a blast. The best way I can describe it is it's like interactive music listening, fun even if you don't have a crowd around. Keep up the great mixes, truly inspiring.

[@djvarist]

I started the same way, years just casually mixing for myself. Things coalesced in a way last year that I started taking it seriously, and, well... here we are. So keep with it! Even if it's just for fun, at least it's fun!

[@TheEffectGuy]

@@djvarist Love it! Thank you for the inspiration. Huge fan of the mixes and the style. Can't wait for more!

[@TheSFFV]

Same many, many years ago. I started the same way. When I started I did not have a single piece of Dj gear. I started with two discmans and a mini system. Used the line in. Those were some college parties. Book club brings the heat.

[@azzballs]

Honestly didn't think any set was gonna eclipse Tinzo's OG Groovy Disco set...but what a ride dude 🔥🤘🏾

[@vanilla-plus]

The entire set is absolutely wild, but the dude busting out his second health bar @ 35:15 will live rent free in my head forever.

[@djvarist]

It's like I used my 1-up at the Chaos Theatre. (Please, universe, let Edgar Wright or Bryan Lee O'Malley see this.)

[@vanilla-plus]

​@@djvarist Yes!! Pulled the power of self-respect out

[@ChestonL]

The first half was a stellar memorable set on it's own then the back half hits you like a second wind from hell. Iconic!

[@aarnoman1088]

I was not ready for what happened on the 34:30 minute mark onwards :O What a heck of a set, goes hard, great track selection throughout and awesome mixing. One of book club's best , and definitely one I'll return to listening to. Any chance of a full tracklist please?

[@djvarist]

The tracklist has been added to the description with timestamps. Thanks for listening!

[@sznl_sound]

34:00 - 36:50 is VIOLENT❤‍🔥

[@hassandc207]

team Varist from now on

[@divyanshi1996]

Bruhhhhhhh what a set!!!!!

[@Lisstoney]

Cant wait for Jojo’s set where they go full librarian mode and yells at everyone to dance and stop facing the DJ😂😂fantastic set as always !!!!

[@Geordie_Peter]

Varist is a genius, the ring of light should have been above his head!

[@lucysmale1088]

This set is absolutely phenomenal 🤩 who watched it twice cause it wasn’t long enough?

[@infinitesimaal]

I think I've watched it on repeat for days now, once definitely wasn't enough

[@Usiris23]

What a bangerrrrr 🔥

[@cadburykid141]

This set is bloody brilliant. Technically superb and great track selection. More Varist please!

[@neptunerules]

I TOTALLY LOVE THIS SET!!!!!

[@completelysamirah]

This shit goes INSANE omggg. Usually I listen to these to get some work done w/ the occasional dance break, but I could barely stay in my chair during this one & half the time I was screaming about how good the transitions were!! Much love to everyone involved in the making & sharing of this masterpiece of a set

[@nataliepagan2517]

same I was trying to get some sewing done and I couldn't stop dancing 😂

[@djvarist]

Everybody was 100% on that night. Thank you for screaming. I discovered that night that having somebody screaming about my mixing is a real motivator. 😂

[@completelysamirah]

@@djvarist yess please continue to do your thing, you’re super talented

[@RainbowMonk]

Varist is back let's goooooooo!!!!! Couldn't have clicked the video faster. Bangers only!!!!!

[@vexed2nightmare]

babe wake up book club dropped a varist set!!!!

[@uncreativename9500]

What a LEGEND this man! Sick set, amazing mixing, love ya my dude! Though that one chick in the background looking all bored was a major killjoy...

[@MrGeimes]

One of the most brilliant music selection I've ever seen, you're brilliant old man, and Book Club Radio never stop surprising me with such gems. Jeez, what a vibe

[@savannahlion3081]

Descending into the Dungeon of Dance! 🤘🦁🤘

[@savannahlion3081]

The "Varista" of tunes! 😎

[@throwaway81818]

The spider glove/rings? The head tat?? the VIBES?????????

[@Bojambo]

Finally someone doing something INTERESTING with mixes. Thank you.

[@kiahvlogs7678]

this man knows what he's doing

[@Cha.p.]

That’s how you kick off the anniversary 🤘🏼🦇

[@sarahl5394]

This set is absolute perfection.

[@davep.7444]

Absolutely banging fantastic mix. It amuses the heck out of me to see "vampire themed" party in NYC that is all dark and black and gothic, but then this technicolor disco bop of a mix is getting the dance floor going! But hey, I am here for it!

[@JuantheJohn1]

This was a good mix. Deserves more views im my opinion

[@effigy8620]

Good soulful dance vibes. Love it. 👏 👏

[@Depersonalist]

Simply. Brilliant. @djvarist

[@damienfromAKA]

I have goosebumps! The VARIST is The Professor of Funk. Where are my rollerskates? But then.... 41 mins happened!! FUCK YEAH DARK TECHNO!! INSANITY REIGNS SUPREME

[@izefreeze]

Fantastic set. Nice to see more people showing up to Varist's sets. He deserves the crowd!

[@AnthonyLBarnes]

Frankly this is up there on par with Tinzo's bananas set from May. You did amazingly, fun physicality, awesome music and man the crowd is INTO it!

[@djvarist]

Honestly, just wait... The rest of the sets from this night are SO GOOD.

[@AnthonyLBarnes]

@@djvarist hell yeah, thanks for the entertainment man! Can't wait to see your colleagues' sets even more now! :D

[@Damaged-Goods]

I want to be just like Varist when I grow up.

[@KenHiroshi627]

I was so upset I missed the first 15 mins! OMG sooo good! "My co-workers are like why is he dancing in his chair?" IFYKYK :)))

[@KenHiroshi627]

OMG this mix!🤌🤌

[@KenHiroshi627]

..and then the hoodie with LED... LEGENDARY!

[@warehousemusic]

Easily one of the best I've heard so far 🥵

[@mlspong10]

You killed it, ain't no stopping you - what a set! 🥸❤

[@zamiewithazee697]

I keep coming back to this mix at least once a week because that switch-up gives me LIFE, and I'm so happy that I got to witness it irl.

[@djvarist]

😭

[@peterbucks]

34:31 excuse me?????? i was not ready

[@ElDaumo]

Love his chill attitude about it. Like „yeah, I just did that“ without the usual over time top dj fluff

[@djvarist]

@@ElDaumo Well look, I'm not going to throw a cake at anybody, or jump up on the decks, or hold my hand in the air as if to say, "Okay... this is the good part... get ready... it's coming... real soon." But I did sew an LED strip into a hoodie and dramatically reveal it, so I wasn't *completely* innocent here. 🤣

[@TheCloudhopper]

@@djvarist The LED hoodie was just a bit of really well done showmanship to bring that entrance into the second half of the set to the next level. I love this set SO MUCH. Thank you.

[@Nico-ff2xo]

Amazing set Varist. Keep up the great tunes BookClubRadio. Come to Amsterdam!

[@kendal1517]

Bless the book club gods for releasing this set first!!!

[@jimdublace]

I have been listening to this almost daily since it dropped. Book Club Radio at its finest.

[@joshuamiller8533]

Disco vampire needs your sweat, not your blood!

[@TheBoostHeroMan]

This is probably the best transition set i have seen. Well done.

[@llamAle]

I loved the first mix by Varist so I knew this was going to be a must

[@fanati3]

I really enjoy your videos. Great disco house 💎🎼 Greetings from Germany

[@sandroriv7009]

One of the best sets from the channel for sure, love it! Cheers from Brazil! And Varist, you are awesome ahah

[@GregRobsonUK]

OMG, this is just perfect. You can't help but move to this groove!

[@zehr06]

LET HIM COOOOOOK, Oh boyaaa :), duuude, this bring me back to era of modjo in the early 2000s, what a sweet nostalgic feeling.

[@martinochiacchiera9615]

Varist is Fire!

[@tk13edm]

Honestly was tapping my feet from the moment I walked in. Much love to DJ Varist, this is killer

[@rubencastro2247]

Now that's a MFng DJ hard at work, Ladies n Gents! 😮

[@GoufinAround_]

That head tattoo goes so hard and this set is NUTS dude. Killed it

[@connorlogan1178]

Crazy necromancer build fr

[@djvarist]

Fact: My son asked if he could have my skeleton claws for use in his D&D campaign. They're his now.

[@natebutchart]

bro i just cant stop watching

[@claremiller9979]

Saved this for my Saturday morning, going straight to my 'Absolute Vibes' playlist right next to your other set!

[@kailynr9889]

YES, DJ VARIST IS BACK!

[@Okami1995]

Well goddamn, was not expecting to go so hard at the end.. Flawless mixing and great selection sir!

[@tiffanyvanlengen4393]

I am in LOVE!

[@orpheus.iv.]

We love Varist!!!

[@Fuzzycuffsqt]

Amazing set. These themed parties have rly cool vibes

[@DrBaldhead]

what an incredibly fun set!

[@Six3SixTay]

Such a diamond in the rough!! PURE GREATNESS!!!🔥🔥🔥 #GreatSet😌

[@nitrorabbit]

What rough, he has more transition skills and creativity than many of the known djs ❤

[@that_which_is_not]

Absolute heater of a set! Big up your bad self!

[@Jolie_sailor]

This set made me feel young again!!! 🔥 🔥🔥

[@james.w.banks.iv.]

LETS GO!!!!!!!

[@gabrieltam8243]

when he lit up the hoodie place went power up 🔥

[@kissen1_]

I always click fast for varist. love his tracks super FUCKINGG AWESOMEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThisPageIntentionallyLeftBlank]

What! That Hit the Disco to Make Me Feel mix was 🔥 🔥 🔥… the whole set was but damn that got me jumping! Great vibe and wonderful mixing!

[@nickyhanssen9853]

GO GO VARIST!!!!!

[@haboubpose6767]

this is so good

[@HaLoFreQ2000]

This is by far and away my favorite set so far that ive heard on book club radio.

[@gerrgoogoobear]

It’s so cool that this guy is from Club Ready tribe

[@thorstenhansen2657]

Olala, quel set, du disco d'antan sous une nouvelle forme house, une planche vraiment puissante !!! Respect, j'enlève mon chapeau et je m'incline, Chapeau!!!!

[@FernandoStarkTargaryen]

This man is a master at what he does and he does it with such class. I love his sets so much ♥️ wanting to be there so bad 😭

[@thexavier9686]

DJ Varist is awesome

[@bitteroolong]

love the disco into techno!!!! go varist

[@SoullessArkangel]

Absolute killer set.