According to BTS Radio, the fine people who wrangled this mix: “there’s a deep rooted sound to Teebs‘ music that connects with our everyday surroundings. It spotlights emotional corners and builds warmth over the listener. Initially, I was drawn into Teebs’ world when I discovered his artwork. Rich in color, complex, yet leaving enough breathing room for its subjects to shine. I guess the same can be said for his production.” Or as the guy who commented on my Low End Theory article more succintly opined: “Teebs is the don.”
The latest mix from the 2:00 a.m. wine warrior is predictably heavy on Los Angeles beat music, featuring rarely heard CDR cuts from Samiyam, Flying Lotus, Exile, and Teebs himself. There are lots of reasons why Teebs’ mixes stand out from the millions cluttering the Internet. I could ramble aimlessly about how he picks good songs and makes seamless transitions, but that’s expected. For me, it’s less about the richness of Teebs’ colors, and more about the precision of his arrangements. His blends coast as though there was only one proper order, a single stoned tone stuck between sad and sublime, the sound of someone bent on studying small details with a head full of clouds. This mix doesn’t have a name but if it did, I’d suggest “Suturing Through Smoke” or possibly “Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery.”
Tracklist below the jump.
Download:
MP3: Teebs – BTS Radio Mix
Samiyam – Taco Delay (CDR)
Teebs – Tophats (CDR)
Dimlite – Quiz Tears (All City)
Exile – Dan Choir (CDR)
Devonwho – Todo (Teebs’ Cut) (Klipmode)
Teebs – Verbena Tea (CDR)
Lone – Karen Loves Kate (Werk Discs)
Flying Lotus – Melt (Teebs Movie Mix) (CDR)
Take – Wonderman’s Flask (Teebs Re-Edit) (CDR)
GLK – Birthday Music (Brainfeeder)
Flying Lotus – Plinko (CDR)
Vara – Bzzzar (CDR)
