PAUL OAKENFOLD epic house and nu-trance DJ set in The Lab LA

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The Lab LA is our weekly post-work party where we stream the best American and International DJs from our secret Hollywood location. Last Friday we had certified legend Paul Oakenfold take over the decks in celebration of 25 years of his Perfecto Records imprint.
For over three decades Paul Oakenfold has been an enduring force at the top of the global dance music scene. Over the years he’s bagged Grammy nominations, scored Hollywood blockbusters, and can lay claim to being one of the crew of DJs that brought Ibiza's Balearic vibes to the UK and got the ball rolling on the British acid house movement.
In 1990 Oakenfold launched his label Perfecto Records, and over the last 25 years has released music from major trance players like Paul van Dyk, Tiësto, BT, and of course Oakenfold himself. The label is dropping its 25th anniversary ‘Best of’ compilation on March 20, and features many of the massive tracks that defined Perfecto’s iconic sound of the years.
Recognised as one of the Godfathers of British dance music and arguably the most important producer in trance, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to see this legend go large at our intimate spot in Hollywood.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Can't touch early 90's....gone but not forgotten.

[@platerorobert]

He was the first "#1" DJ in the world!! I miss the late 90's!!

[@JavenarchX]

Fave DJ around 2000

[@user-rc9pi2nw2o]

This mix wasnt trance music at all ‼️😑

[@spiritdancer1699]

Joof

[@finnelhumano3326]

The first #1 was Carl Cox

[@conejosilencioso5090]

​@@finnelhumano3326😂😂

[@surio6917]

Seven year ago and still a delicious set.

[@kristianmikkelsen2960]

I’ve seen this set over and over again I’m in completely love! WTF a masterpiece 😍

[@thesoultwins72]

In the mid-80's a very good friend of mine [Mickey Jackson] kept going on about a couple of his mates who had just started DJ'ing in the South London area. Mickey knew I was a DJ [I was always making him 'mix' tapes and telling him about all the big tracks I was playing] so he was constantly pestering me to come and hear them play to get my opinion. Finally I agreed to catch one of their nights. A few weeks later in a club called 'Coppertops' in Croydon High Street, Trevor Fung and Paul Oakenfold put on their first proper gig. It was mostly attended by their friends and family - and to tell the truth, it wasn't that great. They were 'experimenting' with a new style of dance music - which is always difficult - and it just wasn't working. Despite that, Paul and Trevor were determined to stick with it. Mickey introduced me to Paul and Trevor and we became quite good friends. In fact, a few months later we all went on a skiing holiday together - although Paul and Trevor spent most of their time in their room getting wasted! [it was insane - they had both spent an absolute fortune on all the best skiing outfits and equipment and I think they only actually went out on the slopes for one day!] Anyway, and as is typical on the 'London scene' Paul began to get more and more noticed. [Trevor had more or less decided he wasn't as talented at DJing, so became Paul's [sort of] manager. Paul was by now rapidly improving and building a very solid reputation - his dedication and commitment to his music was finally working and the plaudits were rolling in. He launched his record label [Perfecto] released his first album and the rest as they say is history. I am truly so pleased for Paul - he did it his own way, worked bloody hard and deserves all the acclaim he got. Good on yer mate!

[@doncarloancelotti2256]

What a story. Sad how these experiences become nuances like you have to dig deep like an archaeologist to find these interesting, personal anecdotes.

[@grant575mixmaster]

finally a dj who doesn't touch the knobs like they are hot, and he's actually mixing a set. Maybe cause he's old school...

[@TheBaerserka]

this guy is a legend dj and producer and comes froma tiem wher the music matters and not the show

[@cdsamanul2353]

This music is from above...if you dislike it, it is because you do not worth being part of such a higher state. Oakenfold is a very talented DJ, his mixes are wonderful, he includes vibes from great tunes from the 90s, starting from Jaydee, Miles, etc....

[@antoniozafra3242]

Outstanding set delivered by the best DJ in the world, his music selection is simply exquisite. Thank you Paul for such an amazing set.

[@chrisf3620]

One ... I am so glad nobody has recorded me dancing on camera, ever. Two... I will always remember the days of blasting Global Underground, Tranceport, Resident Cream, Creamfields '99, Another World, and Ibiza. Oakey captured time back then, absolutely fantastic times for trance. I am sure to be rocking those mixes in my twilight years ... as an old timer in my recliner, like a boss.

[@swarfegakid]

Chris F too fuckin right, that was our era, amazing. I still hold respect for his new sounds, but it ain’t pure gurning churning throbbing trance

[@brooksd3610]

First thanks for the memories. I'll second your second... Oakenfold's (I believe) "white album" Resident: Two Years of Oakenfold at Cream. I agree the GU albums, Gatecrasher, Ministry of Sound, Tranceport, and so on. Then the free Mixmag albums on the covers, ex.Timo Maas...brilliant! I definitely foresee listening to them until the end of time...

[@timkellyD2R]

Don't forget the Essential Mix 1999 World Tour. Ibiza, Shanghai. Sydney, Liverpool, Havana, Miami & Buenos Aires just to mention a few. Each one an awesome classic Oakey mix.

[@mohammedpatel4034]

That's why here in south africa Johannesburg our tech clubs have a no phone policy and they actually stick/block ur camera lens

[@markwitzmann8187]

A Legend!! Bless you Oakie. Privileged to see him Live. One of my best dancing parties. Banging trance.

[@cvilsack1]

Paul is a master! Has always been.. This mix.. It just grows on you.. I am hooked! And I am on my 6th~7th listen, now..

[@Relaxingmusic-zm8ef]

Oakenfold always captures the mood, gorgeous ambient set!

[@hirise6008]

What a classy set from the one and only Mr Paul Oakenfold. Such a fresh sounding set that is very organic and authentic and a pleasure to listen to. First time I have listened to a set (an set) in quite some time in its entirety and what an enjoyable and wonderful track selection in this set. Have always loved Paul Oakenfold and had the privilege of regularly enjoying his weekly residency in Cream in Liverpool back in the mid 1990's. Simply legendary and clearly the passion and fire that he has for music is still burning ever so brightly. Class and talent always remains and the love for music never wanes with this musical maestro, simply wonderful !

[@koziadanuta5063]

I listen to electronic music for 22 years and it really is something new !! Good work, keep it up.

[@mattmuenz7899]

Just spent the last hour and twenty minutes dancing around my apartment like a madman. THANK YOU!

[@dunc71]

What were you doing for the other four minutes and twenty five second's?

[@carlospinacho7541]

Im still listen this epic set in the 2024😎🙌🏼

[@davemehtab8914]

Think this legend is wasted on these people....🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@MrBluesfly]

Top of the world is always your home Paul,greetings from Greeceeeee,missed 15 years ago your lives in Athens

[@joshuahelmeke]

I'm just glad he's matured with age. He's gotten a LOT better at mixing over the years.

[@rogersmith7011]

I must admit, Oakenfolds mixes are better than listening to a bunch of jet engines revving up every 2 minutes.

[@morgs_365]

thank you!

[@iCarilloninChrist]

+Roger Smith LOL much!!!

[@BHFFS]

You mean like some of Oakie's festival sets the last few years :p?

[@feliwop]

Roger Smith hahahaha

[@joecc6]

Funny comment

[@120wphwavesperhour4]

Perfecto I'm more of a house fan,but love the way Paul mixes techno and house,this set reminds of the 90's

[@dubitibi5937]

This man is always re inventing himself.. such a legend!

[@lantzrobinson]

I cannot get enough of this ... been listening daily. I love the old school vibes, and I have friends in Ireland who have been raving about this set. I absolutely love this deep sound.

[@cathaldecourcey5804]

Your mates were right it's a masterpiece love and peace 🙃

[@danielrankin4386]

OLD SKOOL IS OKENFOLD,1988/89sets this is same old,a bit ruff around the edges,he has never been the best at mixing records,but has brilliant production ability

[@CyberOverlord_]

Oaky is the most chill DJ I've ever seen, but he's still good

[@dj_ego_clash]

First time watching Paul Oakenfold DJ. I knew he was a legend. Before my time, but I'm truly enjoying this mix. 🎉🎉🎉

[@joozn92]

one of the sickest sets i have ever heard...

[@JMZ1978xxxGERMANY]

still remember the great Essential mixes in the late 90´s ;-)

[@aljack1979]

Has to be one of the most influential Djs of the modern age. I used to love his residency at Cream in Liverpool with Seb Fontaine, those were the days lol.

[@southstands303]

the last track and oakenfold dancing and singing just warms my ❤️

[@annazes1201]

trained musician, keys and harmonic progressions. Melodies remind me of Russian classical music I played on the piano when I was little.

[@jas1]

You can be cool but you will never be Paul Oakenfold Dj'ing in a leather jacket cool

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

Dork

[@shang-hungwu5008]

This is so epic... what a nice set.

[@patrickhealy3442]

One of the best legendary mixes of all time .

[@txemagarcia7859]

This The Lab LA has great sets! Just loving them!

[@TejasToolMan]

sure miss the old days in this scene had some good times, makes the hair on my arm stand up just remembering it all =)

[@roncv26]

Oh, this takes me back to my raver days in 99 - 03. I sure as hell didn't dress like these people though. Times sure have changed, glad to see Paul still doing it. Countdown - 02/03 in the Bronx, NY. Will always bring a smile to my face.

[@raynugent9276]

Absolutely the best mix I've heard in a long and wouldn't say that lightly 👌

[@rogue_spirit]

Same!

[@1970boggy]

Mr Okey He is the man thou Seriously brother! Still listening to this mix ❤️

[@geovannygonzalez7099]

Si

[@richardtakac5775]

01. Paul Oakenfold feat. Angela McCluskey - You Could Be Happy (ID Remix) 02. Traumer - Hoodlum 03. The Scumfrog - Wave2 04. Dotan - Home (The Him Remix) 05. Shadow Child - So High (Hot Since 82 Remix) 06. ID - ID 07. Moguai - Optinuum 08. Dr. Kucho! - Star Light Symphony 09. Andre Sobota - People 10. Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z - Patterns (Guy Mantzur’s 2014 Mix) 11. ID - ID 12. Hibernate feat. Victoria Gydov -Lux Tua (Original Mix) 13. ID - ID

[@luigidilla7336]

13????

[@FALLau1]

what a genre that you can play 13 songs in an hour and 30 minutes haha

[@Inubito]

Alex Rivers That's trance for ya.

[@EndreSzasz]

Richard Takáč somebody buy this guy youtube gold

[@xOriginalModz]

Richard Takáč Tysm, I've been looking for number 4 for ages!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elimphead]

Seems like people are just here to look at what the crowd is doing. Im here to listen to Paul Oakenfold

[@ImUpsetThatYouStoleMyUsername]

OAKENFOLD, YOUR TENT SAVED MY WHOLE NIGHT AT ULTRA IN MIAMI. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@FakefulandDisgracedSlaveClass]

Oaky has the most awkward stage presence ever 😂 the backwards cap, the leather jacket, the way he wears his headphones, hands in pocket, sometimes randomly pointing at an audience member, haha I love it. What a legend

[@CarlosAlvarez-uo3gu]

god of trance, gracias por darnos ese postre a nuestros oídos

[@damianmcdowell5550]

Superb! A very honest set. Beautiful!!

[@lantzrobinson]

That last track was just so amazing

[@TheHomeslice123]

Lots of comments about the crowd. Sorry to say, but its the DJ that controls the crowd. They have their movement moments. Especially when the (minimal) beat drops. Dont get me wrong, Paul is my favorite, a legend and I would by far would go to his show ABOVE any other DJ. The crowd wouldn't be there if they didn't like him. Just saying.

[@RockstahRolln]

I respect Oakey, he is a legend in his own right. I own a ton of Perfecto records from way back when but his set here, not sure. This crowd though. i don't know they seem they just came from a Shelter and need to be fed.

[@TimWill]

I know what you mean but go to 31:20 and if you're not nodding you're head & grooving in 10 seconds, I'll...... I'll my hat :)

[@Kybalion-xi7yi]

Respect to this legend!!!! Good set !!!

[@MrShabathome]

From Goa to LA wow...... its like eating the finest food, with the most beautiful company and the dj.... you are music......

[@1972ISAAC]

I have a nice collection of Oakenfold on compact disc aka CDs, mid 90's

[@ag_johnny1530]

Haha me too the old 💿 👍🏽

[@stephenhenderson9535]

His GU Oslo album still one of the greatest ever. That on his essential mix world tour for BBC radio 1 in 1999.

[@eric6954]

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[@douglaswaggoner7487]

Thank you, Paul!

[@arieltenaglia441]

Timeless set

[@alanmeals]

Crowd needs more mdma....Great set. Minimised.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Alan Meals Fo sho!

[@JohnSmith-hp9kc]

07. Moguai - Optinuum I like this! Starting with the 30th minute!

[@divernater]

Such a superb set,, great to see Oakey enjoying himself, and with a groovy funky soulful set,, look forward to more of this from the master

[@DreamWorkDrive]

Thanks Paul and Mixmag for this amazing set! Glad to see Paul is still focused on delivering these types of sets.

[@joecool8674]

Titles: 01. Paul Oakenfold feat. Angela McCluskey - You Could Be Happy (ID Remix) 02. Traumer - Hoodlum 03. The Scumfrog - Wave2 04. Dotan - Home (The Him Remix) 05. Shadow Child - So High (Hot Since 82 Remix) 06. ID - ID 07. Moguai - Optinuum 08. Dr. Kucho! - Star Light Symphony 09. Andre Sobota - People 10. Guy Mantzur & Sahar Z - Patterns (Guy Mantzur’s 2014 Mix) 11. ID - ID 12. Hibernate feat. Victoria Gydov -Lux Tua (Original Mix) 13. ID - ID

[@lagaddict9878]

13. Paul Oakenfold feat. Tawiah - Lonely Ones (Daniel Davoli Ibiza Edit)

[@user-ow1fo8ks4c]

A

[@chriscole9800]

the second to last track with like the angels singing wow....

[@rjonesn7019]

one of the God's of sound Paul oakenfold

[@julienvidal2407]

Still awesome, 8 years later 😊

[@dadmoo12]

I miss the courtyard days Paul.

[@user-ww7sy7fx6c]

I miss the front room, the back room, the zoo bar (and failed "lets sell chips bit), and the courtyard, front right of the courtyard!

[@angieb.2766]

I am totally diggin this set!

[@marcioc8055]

Awesome Paul Oakenfold .. the teacher......

[@Bryancg88]

Grande Paul oakenfold un profesor de muchos!

[@bolsonaromito3079]

Perfeição de música

[@JesusPerez-pw6vj]

such a great one, tkz4 da uploading…🤘🏻

[@cjokerp]

These Dance Tracks are Flava...old man OAKENFOLD still got it!

[@Mixmag]

Get these tracks on www.beatport.com/ Get 10% off your order! Use this code: MXMGDEC15 A gift from Mixmag & Beatport. Valid until the end of Dec.

[@benandmusic69]

+Mixmag hello, i m a french DJ, where is the play list of this session and other session of other artist? i want know to buy my prefered songs in vinyls or unmateraial songs? Please

[@iron_spartan3091]

Tracklist please

[@jellycoding]

How are we supposed to know what tracks it is if you don't provide a track list? Or is it some kind of elit thing, if you don't know what track it is you're not worthy of having it?

[@miguelangelmerlomalpartida4213]

💃💃💚

[@XsoneillonX]

So if i want to buy track #6 please be so kind to give us the artist and track name please ?

[@jorgeq]

Half of the people there didn't know Paul Oakenfold and or his legacy. You can tell...

[@MrSphillipst]

Paul still King.. Beauty mix

[@MrYuvrajssingh]

So nice to see paul still pumping it with class.

[@waltonbruchs852]

what a vibe .. quality in the air

[@memelokko]

esse era um dos sets que eu escutava quando comecei a faculdade, meu grande parceiro de estrada. obrigado por tudo.

[@purge2--u--nite342]

When the crowd is full of millennials and u look up and see a sad group looking at their phones 😥 props to oak to keep pumpin it out 🙌👍

[@dmatthews7423]

A real dj playing a real set. Other dj's play hit after hit after hit... Paul plays a symphony.

[@stuad70]

Been listening to house since its birth. What I hear is a genius. What I see is Paul. A true gent. Perfecto Mixio Journeyio. Last tune topps it off brilliantly. Schorchio. ;-)

[@365Pancakes]

Is it me or is this guy extremely underrated? He's probably my second favorite DJ now... And my favorite song of all time is from him!

[@Crazybob07]

Anon Stardust not underated anywhere outside of US. Industry legend since late 80’s. Royalty at the point

[@joshuarosen6242]

I am a classical music sort of chap through and through and know almost nothing about popular music but Paul Oakenfold is one of only three DJs I think I've ever even heard of. I though he was a pretty big deal in his sphere.

[@thebassconnection7226]

? He was the biggest name in clubland 95-99 with an absolute massive library of tunes he and his label had released...maybe a tiny bit overrated really.

[@NONARCS]

Paul Oakenfeld is not underrated, in fact with this type of deep set he shows he can claim a top-spot in the resurgence of House.

[@lippogoo]

Amazing. Paul, you are great DJ and master of masters). I special recommended period from ~1:10:00

[@Perez777_t]

Okay people this set says "Paul Oakenfold Epic House and Nu-Trance set" not "Epic Trance Set" he is clearly showcasing his artist who are on perfecto deep, which I think is magnificent, so yeah.

[@FurnaceM3]

Absolutely love this set.

[@Maloha486]

Remember to enjoy the music and avoid seeking validation in a comments section usually just full of negativity.

[@andreabenzi6477]

the last song calls Paul Oakenfold - Lonely Ones (Ibiza Mix). i found it on a dmcworld article. i don't think it is release yet

[@ovidiuschiopu4291]

Great set, a living legend.

[@trisharobinson4513]

What a master of his art heard him first time at a house party and fell in love with his music and with Paul humble person

[@lemurbrown9781]

I'm sure that blonde had a rich dad. Who knows. Just guessing

[@chrisgti16v]

You can actually see the boiler room type crowd sucking the soul straight from within him.

[@catherinesmedley9035]

So true.

[@Epson5000]

PERFECT panning shot at 1:06:59..I think Oakenfold has some sort of epiphany of the crowd.

[@AlanCarson83]

It's like a look of disappointment but also acceptance of the reality he is facing. Your comment made me laugh!

[@robmin1973]

Best comment ever!

[@rosscoc3894]

After watching just five minutes of this video. I suddenly realise that the dance music scene I knew and loved are now over. Those memories I have of oakenfold being his epic Goa mix, to banging it in a tent in creamfields with 20000 adoring scousers, to stepping off the plane into the ibiza madness that he helped create, even the magazine mixmag back in the day was a progressive print that we bought religiously. Yet now what has become of Oakie, fooking around with cds, in some awful upscale LA joint, while having the humiliation of being presented by a young punk who represents mixmag. All the while playing nu disco to an american crowd that really is to cool for school but hate to break to them are pretty clueless!! Oh well it was epic while it lasted and the memories, or the hazy memories of those times are legendary.

[@zayk2981]

well said and well put !!!lmao

[@hkoelewijn335]

The 2 song afterwards are pretty decent tech house tunes so it's worth listening a bit further. I agree however, the set as a whole is a bit too poppy

[@tymmy9ify]

Ross Anthony

[@JohnPenfold1]

Music preferences change, music changes, crowds change, technology changes, times change.

[@jeusebio2413]

Yes, I agree, miss trance and real deep house like Chandler, Masters at work, I still dig Oakenfold though, he is still at it!

[@dj_work]

Ready, Steady, Go, Paul! :)

[@Kenshinhimura32]

first song and i already know this is going to be a kick ass set

[@migue1467]

Because trance is over... is nice to see oakenfold playing progressive house.

[@Judgementxxx]

That was house he was playing. Also trance isn't over.

[@doghead992]

Yep his style has dramatically change from the 90s eraly 2000 trance died wen Perfecto lable ended

[@danielgregory5136]

Progressive house? What the fuck are you talking about

[@NONARCS]

@@danielgregory5136 This is mix is Deep House and Progressive House by any definition from the 90s-2005 era

[@TheDavid2222]

Seeing the cellphones out in the audience makes me depressed.

[@DJFusia]

AMEN BROTHER !!!!

[@emmag464]

He's awesome in live shows! I like it!

[@tft_and_chill]

+Emma Godoy "live"? :D

[@PicaSSo4Tiesto]

Tracklist please,this is just insane !

[@PontifexPotens]

Fantastic throwback set, this. The second half just has so much groove, well done.

[@CWModelling]

A great set from a legend I remember from my youth........he's 54 and still playing awesome music FFS, lol

[@EduardoMcGregor]

That blonde girl with the black hat!! damn!!

[@Perez777_t]

Thats my ex gf

[@fluffymonkey4944]

Adrian Perez that's your mother

[@Perez777_t]

How dare you. Good day sir.

[@sanjosue100]

+Eduardo McGregor Music and the only one dancing too

[@youtubegarbage7876]

the skank? Yeah...all yours

[@QuitDiego]

It would be so different with people that could actually enjoy de DJ and the music!

[@PGA1992]

Omg, this is sooo good 😍

[@philipmcdonagh5153]

Absolutely love this set been listening to it since lock down, perfect workout with my table tennis robot , old school Oakey is still the best

[@benskinner8580]

Same man! One of my favourite sets at the moment

[@profi_gardener]

Извините за выражение, это очень охуенно! Мистер Пол! Мое признание Вам! 👌👍✌️👏

[@skullsplinter]

48:00 drug deal