Breakbeat Mix Vol. 4 - January 2013

This mix is now available on my Soundcloud page @taken804. Track listing below. I do not own the copyright to any of these tracks, and submit this mix as a testament and a show of suport for the fantastic producers whose talents make this possible.
Riding the coattails of Vol. 3, this mix takes a slightly different tack, a little slower pace, a little more atmospheric. Its not slow, I recorded this at 138 bpm, but the tone is not as energetic as the more dance friendly previous upload. At 80 minutes, this mix is longggg...I wanted to match that tone so I didn't try to slam 28 songs into 60 minutes. Not so much a mix for your ass as something for your mind. Sit back..and chillax to the sounds of Breaks Volume 4.
1. "Alive" - Infiniti & Keith MacKenzie
2. "Something For Your Mind" - DJ John Cody
3. "Traveling On" - Beber & Tamra (Koma & Bones remix)
4. "All Those Things" - Shiloh
5. "Searching" - DJ Icey feat. Melani Rev
6. "Seeker" - Stanton Warriors (What What What remix)
7. "Your Light" - Trafik (Luke Chable Vocal Breaks remix)
8. "Time Stood Still" - Zippora (Sharaz remix)
9. "Papau New Guinea" - F.S.O.L. (Hybrid remix)
10. "Fastline" - DaVIP
11. "Turning Point" - DJ Mutiny (Far Too Loud remix)
12. "Slake" - DJ Icey
13. "Replica" - Baunder
14. "Hyperstate" - Sketi
15. "Thirteen" - Care In The Community
16. "Dark Feelings" - Aggressiveness & The Brainkiller
17. "Broken Stars" - Jade
18. "Mushroom" - Junkie XL

[@jordanlyons8276]

I've only just been listening to Breakbeat over the last 3 or 4 days and i'm already in love with it. Nice break from Drum & Bass

[@crowdsurferx]

Same here, huge DNB fan, but sometimes need a break

[@sidvicious0071]

This beats got me moving and i'm not even dancing.. Nice mix takes me back to New Orleans incredible scene back in the day in 96-03!!!

[@Taken804]

Yeah...I'm not really on top of every latest breaks release so my mixes have a lot of older tracks. Still good...just not the freshest. Thanks for the props though...love New Orleans

[@phuturephunk]

Still great to come back to listen to. All the love.

[@Taken804]

Back at you Phunky, thanks for the continued support!

[@ltg8382]

@@Taken804 I've been subbed and listening to all your stuff for like 10 years.. what is going on? Your shit is/was amazing dude!

[@Taken804]

@ltg8382 dude...life. Since my last mix, ive gotten divorced, my kid has gone to college, Ive moved to Charleston SC, and I typically work my ass off with 2 jobs. I miss the creative joy of building a mix to share with you guys but lifes been hard af the last few years. Ive been thinking of restarting, making a mix or three but Id need to go back and gather a ton of songs because all I do now is stream shit on Spotify, lol.

[@RealFakeLabel]

Jesus I've only gotten about 10 minutes into this and it's some of the best shit I've ever heard, these songs are brilliant. Alive is my favourite so far.

[@davidthomas9190]

what a find !! blastin this out in the back garden on a hot sunny sunday afternoon up in leeds

[@Taken804]

Thanks...always happy to add new fans, especially from far flung parts of the world (from here anyway). Got a couple new sets in the works so stay tuned...and if you can swing the expenses with flying and hosting me in India, I'm down with that! Peace...

[@idupizdu]

i didnt even know this is my favorite electronic genre!!!

[@Taken804]

And now you do...you're welcome!

[@Black_Weekend]

полностью согласен! (ok)

[@TheAlcoholic83]

Makes my day at work a hell of a lot better. Good mix buddy!

[@TheWalmartWarrior]

All of your mixes are simply awesome. I'm always looking forward to the next one!

[@NC3RDEYE]

Your Breaks are shreddin' it ...... been Dyin for some straight nostalgic-yet-new breaks to listen to ......seems it's all shifted to liquid DnB .....will blog the hell outta your mixes!!! Definitely lookin forward to Vol 5 in Aug!

[@flaplaya]

Focused on the transition from "time stood still" to "Papua New Guinea"- perfection

[@Drayvis]

Used to DJ under the name Trendsetta back in the days and when the breakbeat scene went to shit here in Brevard. I gave up on it and sold my tables I guess cause i was depressed. Then my ex sold all my albums I had in storage at her house (Cause I started dating another chick. Im talkin thousands!) So that really put me out of the scene. Its really nice to hear some good breaks and a tight mix of them as well. I've always liked my breaks a little fast to. Thanks for the mixes!

[@Taken804]

Thanks Goth...and it's just Taken....the 804 was added cause "taken" is too common and unavailable. Appreciate the listen and comment!

[@EricV051174]

You knitted 18 cool trax into a bloody good set. Once again.

[@bails1310fcjq]

Wish we had more places in the UK that would play this.............tremendous mix

[@Taken804]

Some transitions work better than others....I like this one too...

[@Taken804]

Thanks...couple of fans in those first 4 or 5 tracks....

[@Taken804]

Thanks C-Bush! I don't try to deliver sets with all new tracks...I just build 'em so they sound good to my ears and then share. And don't rag on Liquid DnB...I love DnB and will be working on a new liquid set as soon as I get the next breaks mix out the door. Share your "blog" with me...I'd like to see my name in "print"! Thanks for the listen and support! Peace!

[@meancheeto]

i was never a fan of break beats...well, never had an ear for it or heard some beats to catch my attention. but these badass beats in my headphones have me bobbin my head. i like

[@jamesdean1312]

The Dog's Bollocks of a mix, 'Papau New Guinea', sends shiver's down my spine.Too old for it now but miss those day's.

[@Taken804]

+James Dean Dude...I really don't know what dog's bollocks means, but I'm taking that means good? LOL...thanks for the support and apologies for not responding sooner!

[@jamesdean1312]

+T4KEN Yes Bruv 'Dogs Bollocks' is Shit-Hot. Listened to all now and love the old school classics. Quality mixing and defo can't wait for more,Keep up the hard work bruv it is very much appreciated.

[@Taken804]

Thanks for the translation mate! I don't do a lot of breaks mixes but I'll try to put something together in the coming months...maybe even try my hand at an original breaks tracks!?!

[@jamesdean1312]

+T4KEN that woukd be great bruv if you could,nice one.

[@AdamJastrzebski]

Glad that someone knows how to mix.

[@celsoacevedocolon1868]

I lived in Orlando (1998-2000) and had the opportunity to enjoy the breakbeat scene over there @ that moment. Saw Baby Anne & Icey and some more dj's dat honestly I don't remember. lol But it definitely was one of tha best times in my life ever. Thanx 4 dis mix fer real yo, it's really good bro.

[@SonicPimpTX]

Don't know why I havent heard this before, but it's great.

[@Taken804]

+JUSTIN YOUNG (SONICPIMPTX) Thanks again!!

[@Taken804]

And that's why I work to craft each mix (with varying degrees of success), to make someone's day. Happy to oblige JB...

[@rolandsilver6866]

first heard Papua New Guinea in the mid 90's. one of the tracks that started electoronica for me. beautiful! good mix too!

[@Taken804]

+Roland Silver Thanks Roland! Great track...one which has a number of remixes...it worked well in this mix.

[@Gotheever]

Taken804 respect for thous amazing mixes, keep it up.

[@EricV051174]

Taken knows his (break)beats. And owns them as well.

[@dozicusmaximus]

The Sabbath harmonica in the 3rd track prepared me for the approaching wizardry in tracks 4 and beyond. Good poop!

[@CortinaBread]

One of the baddest friggin breakbeats set out there. Dig what you've done with the eq graphics & track titles!! Sweet!! Keep'em coming

[@tachyean]

breakbeat is not dead after all :D verry nice set!

[@Taken804]

Thanks for the listen!

[@wolfinthewoods1400]

So glad to see someone is still playing breaks... so tired of house.

[@Taken804]

Breaks are alive and well...sort of...I work one in mix in for every 2 or 3 DnB sets...its not my main thing but its a good change up...

[@dubsideproductions2859]

House is still the greatest genre on the planet. You must not have a soul.

[@Taken804]

Xavier Gomez House music is vapid...

[@RealFakeLabel]

T4KEN As a house lover and producer I resent this...it depends on what house you listen to ^^

[@dubsideproductions2859]

T4KEN AGAIN, ITS THE GREATEST MUSIC GENRE OF ALL TIME!

[@Taken804]

Thanks...glad you're enjoying this one. I'm never sure when I drop something if its going resonate or not...and this one was a little different so I was like, "I hope someone listens to this!?!"

[@Taken804]

Soundcloud for DL...and don't forget to follow. Appreciate the support Mathew!

[@technoiddd]

dunno if i already said it,but the best BB mixes on youtube come from you,keep it up and progressive as possible !

[@Qrczyn79]

10.30 min .....love it !!!!

[@Taken804]

thanks

[@Taken804]

Thanks for the props and listen! I'll keep dropping those breaks!

[@davidthomas9190]

God damn. So so good. Gonna download and keep forever. Peace

[@Taken804]

Thanks David...this one is a little more progressive that what I usually do, but still some sections that I think turned out well. Hope you've sub and followed on SC...new stuff is always underway...

[@oceancaldera207]

Drooling absolutely drooling

[@Taken804]

oceancaldera207 thanks!

[@o0L4nc3r0o]

Another splendid mix!

[@m0n0culariC]

You Sir changed my attidude!!!

[@irisbassbot]

Good one! Lots of my fav tracks in there!

[@Taken804]

Very cool....you have good taste Bot!

[@Taken804]

Papua New Guinea is like some sort of EDM classic, remixed in various styles and whatnot...epic track for sure...

[@Taken804]

Thanks John...definitely appreciate the props from other DJs. Hope you'll stay tuned...two new breaks sets coming soon.

[@luisespinoza9277]

Wow, how does this not have more views? this is great

[@Taken804]

+Luis Espinoza Thanks Luis...and I'm sorry I didn't see this comment sooner...lax on my part. Apologies. I don't know why it has this many...I don't actively pursue or market, I just let the music play.

[@Taken804]

Thanks Scott! I got my "logo" from a royalty free graphics site so I didn't create it. But I create the motion effects using Adobe's After Effects.

[@peterthornely3430]

this one reminds of rave scene in 90s and cloud 9 at kings head tavern Sydney Australia

[@cobrairrigation6898]

I've listened to this mix once a week for the last year... its sad really... but I can't get over the transitions between tracks 1, 2 and 3... Great mix! Thanks!

[@Taken804]

Cobra Irrigation Wow...you know i appreciate the love but I hope you downloaded this from SC. Not sad at all...all the credit goes to the artists who made these tracks, I just did a little mixing. These are some of my favs for sure, "All Those Things" is a classic...I never get tired of that song.

[@KahroSynetic]

"Something for your mind' is really awesome, as is this mix, great work

[@melc041384]

I love the last song of the mix I always have the hardest time fiding a good ending song in breakbeats......i have to say you have Dope skills, its more than just spining records and i'm glad there is still serious dj's out here that take pride in there music...you have a gift my friend don't let it go to waste!!!!!

[@adamjohnson8850]

Big Up fam...Drummer looking 4 even more inpiration Son. Right On B, Keep doin u...

[@Taken804]

I'll come by a check it out...not really into trance but I'm willing to give it a listen.

[@MaRikaHotChick]

Goood job men !!!! Respect :) Your mix made my day !

[@Taken804]

Thanks Eric, I appreciate the props bro!

[@Taken804]

sure thing Danijel...thanks for the listen and comment!

[@leko200001]

Lovely sounds! Thank you

[@tazmirhasanovic7191]

This mix is killer all the way through!!

[@Taken804]

Well...stay tuned...I'm working on a mix with mostly FLA breaks...thanks for the listen and comment!

[@cobrairrigation6898]

The tracks are definitely great... but mixing is what makes them come together... Some of us care about the smallest of details... and you nailed it! Those artist should be thanking you for featuring their tracks in such an epic mix! I know I would!

[@Taken804]

+Cobra Irrigation Aww man...I'm just sharing great music, not doing anything special. As an aspiring producer, I know the real work is in creating the sounds...its really hard to do well. Thanks for the love!

[@sharklord4178]

Love the mix, thanks.

[@TheDarkVPlayer]

I recently found out about this new breakbeat genre and I must say it's amazing. With much love from Germany.

[@Taken804]

Welcome...better late to the party than never...and its easier to score the drunk chicks!

[@beckashiers8548]

It's awesome isn't it.. shame it's kinda dead in the scene now..

[@Taken804]

not 19 years for nothing dude...its just now you have this awesome new thing to add to your love of Techno. Its like having a second kid...you don't love the first one any less, and suddenly, you got all this extra love flowing all over the place. Glad to have you onboard my friend...

[@Taken804]

Appreciate the comment and props Cristo...

[@tazmirhasanovic7191]

Still so wicked!

[@StealthShadow27]

One of the best Break mix what i've heard for a long time!!! Awesome!! Continue this very good job!!!

[@Taken804]

Well....I don't have an infinite collection so working within the tracks I have means some mixes work better than others. You're right though, the first half do this is much tighter than the back half. Still working towards a "perfect" mix, but if waited until I got there, I'd never drop one mix. I still a little green...figuring things out, so I'm still refining my ear a bit. But thanks for the comments and honesty, I appreciate constructive critiques to push me to deliver better mixes.

[@Taken804]

Thanks for the listen...the back half of this is also a different vibe, it transitions about half way through, changing tone and pace. I don't plan the entire tracklist as I'm working on it, it just sort of develops as I work through the process...

[@flaplaya]

"Your Light"- Traffik, and of coarse "Papua New Guinea"- Future sound of London= are my favs....

[@CoFoKoFo]

T4KEN, your mixes are very nice!! congratulations!

[@edmondduke1868]

Great one, thanks for sharing it !!!

[@Taken804]

+Edmond Duke thanks for listening!

[@riseup20twelve]

hahah well said geez!! top mix by the way...keepin the breaks alive..

[@mokum125]

Start is siiick!

[@Taken804]

Спасибо ... Я ценю выслушать и поддержать!

[@HeavyOrdinance]

Big ups man. This mix is solid.

[@Yameloolia983]

taken the fokin goddddd!! awesome sound!! congrats from spain!! we need more breakbeat sessions gooooooooooo!! gg

[@Taken804]

YES....I AM A GOD...SEE HOW LARGE MY TYPE IS...LARGER THAN LIFE ITSELF!!!! Kidding...I'm just a dude mixing tracks Javier...but I'm glad you're loving it mate! Greets from the US!

[@MrBrainy33]

Alawys nice !!! THX for youre Work

[@m0n0culariC]

< 19 Years on Real-Techno...then heard about Breakbeat...tried...RESULT: Damn, 19 years for nothing. Breakbeat is timeless and will never die. AIGHT?

[@veganhunter4736]

just found this!! love it

[@Taken804]

+Djoe thank mate...appreciate the support!

[@entropyad]

fucking finally!!!!!! Been looking for GOOD breaks for a long time! Subscribed, notified followed all that shit. Keep spinning!!!!!

[@Taken804]

Thanks..I'm still figuring things out, but I can hear things more clearly now. Appreciate the listen!

[@Taken804]

Thanks Noah, I appreciate that...

[@Zddennek]

This is my favorite set. I love it :-)))

[@SunderskyMusic]

Amazing mix Breabeat !!

[@Taken804]

thanks Sunder...

[@Taken804]

That's huge props... and greatly appreciated! Respect...

[@jordanlyons8276]

Thanks bro, i'll definitely check out those artists you recommended.

[@Taken804]

I see ya bro! Again...I appreciate the support and I think I'm going to be working on 2 breaks mixes at once cause I want to get two different sounds out there...Stay tuned!

[@Taken804]

A little self doubt is good, keeps me honest. We don't want my ego entering the room before I do. And I love my subs, you guys and girls effin rock! And I think you're right...this set has some lovely tracks, especially All Those Things by Shiloh. One of my all time fans! But the second half picks up the pace and has some attitude. Thanks for the support!

[@Taken804]

Thanks Zdenek, appreciate the props...breaks is sort of my second wife to DnB, but I've gotten a ton of positive vibes from the mixes I've posted so I'll keep working it out.

[@zoxwolf2133]

awesome :) i like it a lot.... thumbs up give us more

[@Taken804]

Thanks Darcy...I appreciate the listen and props. One of my favorite things in the world is finding new favorite songs, I always have 5 or 6 in rotation. And to be honest, the hardest transitions in this were at the 33 minute section and out of Hyperstate...getting the mix close to perfect was tough....

[@Taken804]

Thanks...got a Dark dnb set on deck just as soon as I can get this liquid mix laid down. I'm also working on a "vs" mix with a friend and that should be out this month as well. Stay tuned....

[@Taken804]

That was not a happy accident...I pre-plan the entire mix, and it usually takes me a half dozen tries before I find a track that works well with a preceding one. Sometimes they work really well...this transition has just the right tone and key to make it work really well. Though I'm glad somebody recognizes...;-)

[@Taken804]

I'm not even sure you can call that Junkie XL track "breakbeat", I think of it more like electronica or big beat, but it worked really well in that spot. I always try to start off strong and end strong...and it takes me a while before I find the right combination of tracks. Its trial and error and then review and editing...but I've found something that I love to do...even if its not a profession. And thanks for the support...it truly means a lot.

[@Taken804]

Never really thought of it like that but you're right...it does sound like the harmonica from "The Wizard". Thanks for the listen and props!

[@SonicPimpTX]

I'll keep it simple. Nice mix.

[@Taken804]

its not me Mono...its the artists that produce this shit, they are effin' awesome and deserve all the credit. All I do is play some tracks that I happen to love...and hope somebody out there feels the same.

[@Taken804]

Thanks Cortina...lots of older tracks but the mix turned out pretty good. Sorry I'm not full on Breaks, but my love is DnB and I mix in a breaks set cause I'm an old school dance party fool!

[@laszlototh6935]

!!! Awesome mix!!! From Hungary 😉

[@EEZAL]

very nice mix. dope beat selection ...

[@Taken804]

That is so cool...I appreciate the love David. The mix is available for DL on my Soundcloud page, so you can take the breaks with you wherever!