Smooth Disco House Mix in a New York Basement | Varist

Book Club Meeting #11: Varist opens the night of our Sleepy Hollow themed party with a disco inspired house mix in the basement.
October 28, 2023
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The Librarian's Manifesto
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.
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00:00 Cabrio Mango (Original Mix) by COEO
04:05 Girodisco (Mix 1) by Rout Funk
07:18 Can U Feel It (Original Mix) by Jay Vegas
10:53 Something Divine (Micky More & Andy Tee Mix) by Funkatomic
14:03 Happines by Babert, Dinero, Ivan Jack
16:29 Leave Your Worries Behind (Instrumental) by Charly Angelz
17:50 Don't Stop by Molins
20:12 Hustlers by Paul Parsons
23:50 Clap! by Block & Crown
26:38 Street Life (Original Mix) by Carl Hanaghan
28:30 S.O.G (Original Mix) by Peter Brown
31:00 When I'm Alone (Original Mix) by Gabry Venus ft. Inaya Day
33:15 Dance (Coqui Selection Old School Remix) by Leo Blanco and Hugo Sanchez
36:11 Funky Mistery by Le Roi Carmona
39:01 Keep Hope Alive by Jack Matter, Lee Davey-Brown
42:00 Feel That (Main Mix) by Risk Assessment ft. KE
44:15 Bass Gets Smooth (Extended Mix) by DJOwl, Alessandro Pacifico
47:05 Along The Way by Ghetto Chords
49:46 Thousand Finger Man (Vocal Mix) by Re-tide, Moon Rocket ft. Libby Baeeloo
52:07 Yes It Was (Original Mix) by Makito
54:32 Blessed (Extended Mix) by Hawksburn
57:30 Stars (Original Mix) by John Julius Knight
1:00:15 Here Comes the Music by Bronx Cheer, Anna M
1:03:25 Round & Round (Original Mix) by Rescue
1:05:42 L.A. 2 Chicago by Agent Stereo
1:09:00 Live Your Life (Original Disco Mix) by Diva Avari, The French House Mafia
#BookClubRadio #discohouse #livedjset

[@bookclubradio]

We are throwing a party every month, if you want to listen to more mixes don't forget to hit subscribe and the bell!

[@artisans8521]

Are you bluring faces now? New, but privacy is a good thing right?

[@bookclubradio]

No we are not blurring faces. @@artisans8521

[@lucipheriousdeilluminati3784]

When you gonna have a vinyl dj play?

[@Phreshie91]

Shout out to Book Club Radio for making space for themselves and other newbie DJs to play. It's stuff like this that reminds us that anyone can DJ and that everyone is musical 🥹🥹🥹. Hope to play with y'all in the future! **bless**

[@bboyshake100]

damn, where can we attend a party?

[@djvarist]

Say what?! Hey all, wanted to jump in the comments early here to thank @bookclubradio for letting me come mix for everybody. This is my first appearance anywhere, and I'm really hopeful not my last. 😂 Enjoy the mix and the costume malfunctions!

[@PedroMorais1996]

It certainly won't be the last! I want more of this vibe

[@pinkpackraft]

Soooo good!

[@jazmineutubes]

Great set!!!

[@StonedHunter]

Amazing set!

[@Knightingal2312]

Lovin it! I'm doing last minute cleaning and just dancing my arse off 🙃and having fun. You better be back! :-))

[@ivan_a_cordova]

Pretty killer set by Benjamin Franklin

[@djvarist]

It's all about the Benjamins.

[@robhimslf9655]

LOL 😅

[@odissey100100]

Richard Dreyfuss playing Benjamin Franklin playing a DJ

[@djvarist]

@@odissey100100 As portrayed in the movie "Stand By Thee."

[@odissey100100]

@@djvarist Behold, the electrifying "close encounters of the third kind" on the dance floor, witnessed during a lively minuet!

[@danceAtWill]

it is criminal how scarce the dance floor; I'd rip it up all by myself. This mix is fucking banginggggggg!!

[@JinxAesthel]

The tiny tricorn hat is giving me so much life, I usually put these on in the background while I'm working so I'm not always looking up at the screen and I just noticed that and I'm SCREAMING

[@PhoenicopterusR]

The whole outfit in general is just so fun. Dude's definitely an accidental time traveller from the 1800's

[@jojolorenzo]

Varist was the perfect person to get the party started off right. Incredible spirit!

[@artisans8521]

Agreed. You were on par also in your last video.

[@CalvinDavis0]

no wayyy they got ben franklin on the decks

[@djvarist]

Last minute fill in for poor Richard.

[@Mannydamon]

I hear George Washington is gonna do a mix in 2024, its Happy Hardcore

[@djvarist]

@@Mannydamon That would be truly revolutionary.

[@JPerridew]

@@djvarist Just saw this - friggin' dying over here

[@want2bk]

I’m sadden to see that so few people attended his session. He’s so good. Hope to see more from him. 💪🏻 🎉

[@agustinpaoletti5736]

I think it was his debut. Also i think he is opening the party too. Dont be sad, its the normal path. Awesome job from him keeping all the people dancing from the beggening, thats the most diffiult part for me -

[@djvarist]

@@agustinpaoletti5736 Correct on both counts with this being my debut anywhere and being the opener.

[@Jbn0s0rus]

The way the room gets more and more crowded as the set goes on. ❤

[@UD503J]

I was really worried at the beginning, dude spinning for an empty room, but it filled up pretty quick and it looked like people really got into the groove.

[@Damaged-Goods]

Gotta love a crowded dance floor! 🤩

[@djvarist]

@@UD503J I was just happy to be there. Besides, somebody has to open. 😂

[@cozyracer]

Found this channel by accident and haven't stopped listening since....ya'll are legit. Appreciate the bops and good vibes, please never stop.

[@ThoSchmitz7759]

As a 63-year-old German with a passion for good old disco music I am desperately seeking for stuff like this. I am both, grateful for this exceptionally well produced session and stunned by the kewl and fine mix. Plus, Varist seems to not have the affection of putting him atop everyone else in the room, but heading for bringing everybody into a groove. Delicious 💗🤙 Liked and subscribed 🤝

[@djvarist]

Not being the center of attention is one of the things that drew me to Book Club! Obviously, that's not the case from the video perspective, but in the room, it's very much playing what you think people will love and then letting them get on with dancing to it. Thank you for the kind words. They're appreciated.

[@gazog1]

@@djvaristwhat is the make of the decks being used, might invest in some myself. Are they the pioneer dj xdj xz. By any chance….

[@djvarist]

@@gazog1 You got it - it's the XZ. I was a FLX-10 user until I learned my debut was going to be on the XZ, so I sold the 10 and bought an XZ. And now Book Club has CDJ 3000s (which they were kind enough to let me practice on for a bit). But I love my XZ at home. It's a nice middle ground.

[@dast_tv3059]

Hallo, dem ist nichts hinzuzufügen, Grüße aus Leipzig 😎

[@Funonbinary]

I can't believe this is a debut it's so awesoooome

[@chickenNoodleSuper]

Honestly can’t stop listening to this set. It’s the best!!

[@omnicon]

The good sir doth cook

[@tinzomusic]

such a fan of dj varist!

[@MartinDavies_CausalCapital]

Varist is amazing ... This is how house used to be, OMG his mixes are very smooth and very funky !!! The whole office is bopping here !!!

[@djvarist]

I am available for funky corporate bookings. But thank you, means a lot to me.

[@ytho8217]

standing desks have changed the e-mail game

[@TayWoode]

First time seeing Santa dressed as Austin Powers playing tunes like this and I love it! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@user-ei3dn4hm2f]

These are good old house classics ..! 90er Style. THIS was the real Time for me.1995-1999 ! No scene can reach this time. We was young, beautiful and the drugs was clean. THANK U 4 UPLOADING.

[@diddly6344]

The Benjamin Franklin you didn't know you needed

[@1flipmo1]

This account is the best discovery of the year! ❤

[@johnleschak4605]

Yeh, I just discovered this channel the other day and I’ve been hooked 👍🏽

[@meklitnew]

❤ same here

[@jennys2122]

I would jam with Varist. This dude is the shit.

[@concierge305]

I cant get enough of this mix. Use it to Dance 🕺 work-out 🏋️‍♂️ and while driving. Former Soul Train Dancer living in Miami I needed this for my 'Soul' . This mix is fire🔥 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Love Love Love NOT to forget to mention that closing track is EPIC!!!!

[@djvarist]

This might be my favorite comment. Getting love from a Soul Train dancer is all the validation I'll ever need. Soul Train was THE BEST.

[@concierge305]

@djvarist I appreciate individuals like you for keeping the essence of soul music alive. While I am not a fan of MOST modern music, to each his own. However by posting mixes like this others get to experience alternatives. As the phrase goes. "You about to learn". Blessings and as Don would say LOVE PEACE AND SOUL

[@millermichael]

6:33 bro is Vibing so good

[@fk1386]

Holy shit, I can’t believe this is a debut 😮 autistic girl here, the attention to detail is delicious. So satisfying! He ever play in London? I’m thinking Arts Club, Meraki would love this guy 😍

[@djvarist]

No, definitely never played London. I absolutely would if invited, though. The upside of attention to detail in mixing is that everything (mostly) works when performing. The downside is that it took a lot of time to build this one set. There has to be a happy medium in there somewhere. 😅

[@DJBillySlick]

The Pirate/Lord/Duke DJ knows his stuff... Fire... 🔥 🔥

[@ProfessionalProcrastinator1]

Im dying to go to one of Book Club Radio's parties!

[@ericjones7129]

As a fellow DJ of that same era, it was delightful to see u play what ur heart desired. And not be bombarded by requests every 5mins! ONE LOVE...GREAT SET!!

[@mwunderwald]

Never give up your dream, doesn´t matter how old are you. Track 3 is a Deep soulful Banger!

[@clvinn1]

deserves more people getting down. This is great.

[@johncornier5542]

Finally! A good old fashioned basement party. Feels like some of the best nights of my life. Much love from Chicago!

[@vangorlo]

Varist is so fresh, It feels like being under a tree.

[@djvarist]

I don't usually read comments aloud to my spouse, but I had to share this one with her. 😊

[@psevastopoulos]

Every day a Book Club Radio mix drops is a good day.

[@klutzy5750]

I have a feeling this might blow up

[@bookclubradio]

same

[@djvarist]

25K in 48 hours already has this central PA dad floored. Just glad everybody was open to some good vibes.

[@VVilde36]

I wish he had had a later set, he def deserved more traffic on the floor! Great Set! Hope to see Varist again ~~

[@anishinaabae]

he should be the closer! his mixes are so much fun. ending the night with one of his primo sets would be a good night for sure! plus more people deserve to hear him!!

[@djvarist]

Thanks! Opening is exactly where I needed to be for this meeting. I had never done a real set in front of anyone before, and I was equal parts euphoric and nervous. I'm better now, definitely more confident, but I remain thankful for any slot anywhere.

[@anishinaabae]

@@djvarist that's a great attitude to have, and i'm sure it'll carry you far! i can just imagine how much of an effect getting up behind that table has on a persons nerves. i'm very much looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you. or hearing, rather! :)

[@djvarist]

@@anishinaabae Same here! 😅 Thanks for the kind words and support.

[@brap3798]

Who is this crazy maths teacher and why can't I stop dancing? Anyone?

[@chattyman4740]

Someone should offer to sign this guy if not already, this disco sound is huge at the minute and this set is on the same level as some of the guys charging fortunes for 2hrs, if I just heard this without the video, would think it was a Louis Vega or a kenny Dope playing a set infront of 10k people.

[@djvarist]

Definitely not already signed. Not even on the radar. But thank you for the compliment!!

[@kennethclark9213]

Why ??? Because his appearance is NOT what you'd expect it to be?? He does plenty of gigs

[@stereoheads]

@@djvarist When are we going to see another set!? I keep coming back to this. It's amazing

[@themccoysofficial]

@@djvarist Your music selection and knowledge of tempo is first class. Salute!

[@timkellyD2R]

Very much agree he has the Louis Vega Vibe!

[@MeatMissle]

A throwback Thursday for the ages

[@neowriter3666]

This guy knows it

[@jordanaroberto7909]

Yes. Mom of three over here. Yes.

[@MrWfreese]

2 days ago, I discovered Book Club Radio and this is one of the best sets I've heard so far. His tiny hat kills me, how could you not want to dance, lol! 🕺

[@minminli6248]

I like how the patrons are dressed from the attires of past centuries and dancing to modern music 😂

[@djvarist]

I love that aspect of Book Club. Every meeting is a combo of cosplay and music. Can't wait to see everybody's costumes for the vampire event in February!

[@brennacollins4426]

excuse me, the tiny pirate hat and IMMACULATE fit???? with this PERFECT set?! 👏👏👏 well done @djvarist!!!

[@idlerwheel]

Varist rocking the fuck out of that tiny hat!

[@djvarist]

Never getting rid of it now.

[@hamsandwich780]

Any DJ wearing a jabot is gonna be good, this one did not disappoint

[@savannahlion3081]

NO age limit for music ! 🤘🦁🤘

[@dielsongm]

What a DJ! Excelent sequence. Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

[@rlibby2622]

There are a couple of really sublime transitions in this one

[@markallan5928]

I do think it s interesting, a possible difference between generations. I've noticed some of the younger folk stay lots less time with a single track, and the older group seem to stay with a track longer.

[@pinkpackraft]

Haha, love it. I think it's cos when we dropped half our measly paychecks on an album we learned to love the whole thing... because fast forward on a tape deck was such a pain in the neck!

[@artisans8521]

Spotify effect. (Start Gen X nostalgic mode). When you get 256 guilders a month (study allowance) and a CD costs 40 guilders on average and a night out about 20 to 30, each CD was cherished. And artists consider(ed) a CD a one-piece artwork. Songs were and are carefully aragend one by one to optimize the listeners' experience, with or without gaps, for instance. Nowadays, modern CD players don't even support the full Redbook standard anymore, so CD'S that are supposed to play gapless get unintended gaps added. Slowly but surely, we are leaking so much quality from the world. (End Gen X nostalgic mode). BTW, talking about guilders, does anybody know that the hole in a CD can be perfectly filled in with an old Dutch "dubbeltje", a piece of Philips pragmatic engineering.

[@bookclubradio]

I think it really depends on the style of music, you see older open format DJs spinning between songs chorus to chorus, and younger techno DJs playing out a 9 minute track. At the end of the day it's all about building an atmosphere and testing what your dance floor can handle.

[@artisans8521]

My generation at the decks....cool. Right foot is wiggling...lying on my back listening in on how storm Pia is blowing through the gap between two appartement buildings. Contessa Tinzo wafting through the room with the attitude of Stevie Nicks on her best day, effortlesly. Pia is enjoying herself too BTW. Rain going horizontally, is that normal? And Sir Varist, your mix is like the chilli I just ate, spicy and damned tasty at the same time. A few years experience do not hurt....hats off. And anyone who turns Sade has my backing, full time.

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

26:57 That happened to all of us!!! 😆 great music, man!

[@diad4525]

Ok now i updated my playlist. And now i listen to tinzo and varist's playlist👏🏻

[@markallan5928]

He's probably my age. I wish i could be that cool!

[@djvarist]

I'm 50. And I only act cool on TV.

[@jordanaroberto7909]

@@djvaristI’m 37 and I have 3 sons. You’re my hero. In a previous life I was a hipster who used to give a dang about being cool. Now I’m just like K, book club radio while driving my kids around. And this was a gem to find.

[@artisans8521]

That I refuse to believe, the acting not the age 😂. I'm a few dancesteps older.

[@RomaraAhallow]

Varist my guy that drip is fire!

[@bobbycorrigan6595]

Cracking set. Funkier then a box of frogs on funkhouser day. That Sade remix is so damn hot 🥵

[@user-ez3oj1zn7u]

I love when they mix the disco with some brazillian vintage MPB. We vibe the mix while the singer is saying "I love my white friend" hahaha

[@MaryJGuerra]

YOUZA YOUZA YOUZA!!! More from @djvarist please!!!

[@djvarist]

I'll be opening for the 1 year anniversary meeting next month, so stay tuned (or subscribed)!

[@taylorbarringer]

My favorite mix so far! I want to be as cool as Varist when I grow up

[@djvarist]

Please be cooler. I beg you. I'm a very easily achievable level of cool. 😂

[@taylorbarringer]

❤❤❤❤❤@@djvarist

[@christophergrantham8490]

Positive thinking nice

[@joeblack_JMa]

Thanx - for this incredibile Mix - where ever "Varist" is. It goes to you.

[@cloud.iaaaaa]

Varist setting the vibes for the night ❤️

[@tianaiscreativeaf]

This is one of the most VIBEY sets I've ever listened to!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Enajeroh]

I can only agree OMG!🤩🕴🔥🔥

[@djvarist]

Thank you! 2023 was a rough year for me personally, so I really wanted to bring a positive vibe for my debut.

[@tianaiscreativeaf]

@@djvaristI honestly can't tell you how many times I've played this LOL such a good vibe. Can't wait for more!! Hope 2024 is a good one for you 🫶

[@djvarist]

@@tianaiscreativeaf If you tell me you've watched it 69,000 times, I'll be impressed, heartbroken, and a little afraid all at the same time. Seriously, though, thank you! Means a lot to me. Here's hoping 2024 is good for us all!

[@discostu333]

Incredible warmup / early doors set. This is how you start the party.

[@SirSmokesAlot691]

jeez this guy throws down some straight fire, could listen to this 24/7, such a vibe!!!!

[@carolinejohnson-stephens4241]

Currently dancing in the living room with my hubs to this and LOVING IT!!! 🥳❤️🥳

[@nicolascarniel6783]

The first track was for the Brazilians😍! great set!

[@bookclubradio]

Dreaming of the day we get a Book Club Brazil fan page

[@000randomnerd]

omg do a book club radio brazil edition@@bookclubradio

[@bookclubfan1]

@@bookclubradioI’m gonna learn Portuguese and start one

[@daiceman825]

@djvarist you rocked it! This set is phenomenal, and I wish it lasted forever. looking forward to more fantastic sets in the future!!

[@user-dt4rw7eg8z]

Brilliant debut, I keep returning ❤ makes me smile through the day at work #lovebookclubradio #lovevarist

[@cloud.iaaaaa]

i heard he’s coming back for the anniversary party ! can’t wait for that!!

[@djvarist]

@@cloud.iaaaaa Confirmed! I'm opening on 2/17.

[@user-dt4rw7eg8z]

Worth buying flights to NY for ❤​@@cloud.iaaaaa

[@atusmusic9999]

These tracks are so energetic and energizing, they make me want to dance the night away!

[@epic1761]

"funky sensation" is a classic

[@julianrodriguez-hm5bc]

Amazing, more of this awesome DJ please!

[@trina5044]

Vibing to this for the last couple hours of work hehe

[@MammouthTV]

I hadn't seen such a perfect DJ since a long time. You're a master.

[@acortez1192]

Coming out of the gate with heat

[@tashioglesby9925]

I need to buy my party ticket !!!

[@user-pl4ut8xf8c]

Hi from Bournemouth UK. I am 66. Incredible music varist

[@weishenmejames]

The way this DJ's attire perfectly fits the music vibe

[@janfcrv]

if you cannot dance to this, i don't know what could. exquisite

[@dkii2035]

love this mood

[@churpina]

Woot woot woot! Whatta set!!! 💃💃💃

[@Chanellywelly]

This is my favorite mix so far

[@ridaadevilliers9308]

Nice you have some soul brother

[@zero0o0o0oo0o0o]

Yeah baby

[@andersonlane54321]

This set is in a playlist I listen to weekly if not every day some weeks. Thanks for putting such wonderful music out😊

[@tk13edm]

Having post book club depression so I’m watching a few mixes tonight 🥲lol I just want to dance again! This mix must’ve sounded fkn amazin in there

[@anotherhiredgun]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vitoralmeida5938]

Present, teacher Varist!

[@mh5102]

This session is majestic!! Thank you Varist, you're very talented! xx

[@keggek5763]

Dayummmmm!

[@mat41174]

I played When I'm Alone on repeat about 70 times. Duke of Cornwall Ultimo Sydney vibes throughout but that tune is addictive as hell. Happy days :)

[@mmkphoto]

Amazing set! Mixes smooth as music.love love love song selection

[@maciejziolkowski9971]

SUPER

[@noum450]

Nice hat!

[@brandonroberts8370]

this guy definitely has a prince albert

[@papajgates968]

I have this set as my default 1st play love it, need to pop over to NY to go to one of your nights

[@CenterTenor10]

I've listened to this entire set easily a dozen times so far. Great job!!! :)

[@lourdesardilachacon8341]

I love you Mozart 😂you are a classic in my life! A kiss from Spain

[@Sharkbar_]

That DJ was absolutely brilliant.

[@RazzUK]

Legit one of my favourite mixes on this channel. I love the vibe!

[@djvarist]

Thank you! I can only go downhill from here. 😅

[@SteveRoweDnB]

Getting those 'What We Do in The Shadows' vibes off this vid lol

[@djvarist]

I'm really hoping I'm Lazslo in this vibe, but I also know that I typically look like Colin Robinson. Unless we're talking the movie, in which case I can really only be Viago.

[@raulvillalvazo5753]

Such lovely set and hat 13/10

[@ssssjo-nt2vu]

Killing it!!!!