Mixed Emotions by Brian Norwood

Energy is such a profound thing.  It's something that's both silent and unspoken but also always present and within our ability to control.  It's everyone's duty to be mindful of that to ensure that what we're sharing is...good and uplifting.  I keep that in mind when deciding what to share with you.  I've also wanted the energy of these mixes to walk a fine line;  perfect for both 2AM and 2PM.  Obviously what we're all doing at those two different times are very different things.  I use my own real world experiences to guide me on the music choices here.  And what I've found is that the songs you'll hear here are beautiful pieces to have in the background during the day to (subconsciously) affect our day and also have in the forefront during the night to (consciously) drive the fun.  I hope that the energy, the vibes and the messages you hear on this mix lift you up and set you free.  I have no shortage of favorites on this set.  I set the set off with the Kygo produced "Love Me Now Or Lose Me Later" -- a truly powerful heart-tugger.  From there I mix into "One Day" by Dutch emo-pop band Haevn.  They are truly one of my favorite bands ever.  Their sound is rich, authentic and emotionally powerful.  They're not really known here in the Americas so I'm really proud and fortunate to share them with you.  Find them and stream them.  They're incredible.  Otherwise, I've got 17 songs mixed here and have managed to find 5 incredible remakes for the set:  Chasing Cars (#5), You're Not Alone (#10), Sweet Disposition (#12), With Or Without You (#14) and Wonderful Life (#15).  It's so hard to find remakes that are tastefully done and keep the spirit of the original.  So I feel happy to have found these.  Pay special attention to the remake of With Or Without You by U2.  Initially I assumed this would be typically not great.  How pleasantly surprise I was to find this remake really amazing.  It's remixed by organic house master DSF.  In closing the set I chose the gorgeous "Crazy Love" by Above & Beyond featuring vocals by none other than Zoe Johnston.  By the time you reach the end of the set the *energy" will have quietly risen from chill and peaceful to powerfully melodic and progressive.  Hopefully, if I've done my job right, you'll not even notice the energy quietly rising to crescendo.  As always....this set was mixed with every ounce of love I've got to give.  From my heart...to your ears...#/Artist/Title/Remix01.  Matt Hansen/Love Me Now or Lose Me Later/Kygo Original02.  Haevn/One Day/Original Mix03.  Nicholas Gunn/Thought Of You/Extended Mix04.  Susie Ledge/Closer/Extended Mix05.  Sea To Sky/Chasing Cars/Extended Mix06.  Keanler/Orbit/Extended Mix07.  Modera/Dominoes/Extended Mix08.  Zak Abel/Lighthouse/Kygo Original Mix09.  Nicholas Gunn/My Heart/Extended Mix10.  RY X/You're Not Alone/(&friends Extended Mix)11.  KOATES/Undo/John Summit Original Mix12.  Temper Trap/Sweet Disposition/John Summit Extended13.  Hayla/Shiver/John Summit Extended Mix14.  Alex Cruz/With Or Without You/DSF Extended Mix15.  Christian Burns/Wonderful Life/KRYDER Extended Mix16.  Jack Emery/Fickle Heart/Extended Mix17.  Above & Beyond/Crazy Love/ANUQRAM Extended MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Instagram:  DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook:  Brian NorwoodEar:  615-418-8900Email:  IamBrianNorwood@gmail.com

It's so hard to pinpoint which genre is my favorite to mix and present because I love several different genres so much. But it is without question that the sound that I present on these Deep mixes resides right at the top of my list of favorites. Different DJs have different reasons and end-goals for why they DJ. I myself have always wanted to affect people on a higher level. It's more than just entertaining in the pursuit of partying for me personally. I've always wanted my listeners to think deeply about not only the words that they were hearing but also allow the tones, chords and vibes that were permeating into their subconscious to "speak" to them (no words needed!). I search long and hard for those brilliant artists, producers and remixers that make music that's on what I call a higher plane and it's always my pleasure to compile them in a nuanced way to lead you on "little journeys". The Deep mixes are my perfect opportunity to take you to rare and unique places.I mix my DJ sets much like I choose the records that I buy: progression is a must. I go really far out of my way to ensure that each song lures you to the next in anticipation of where you'll go next. You should feel a sense of peace and dreamy happiness as the mix starts and then ever so subtly I weave the energy up so that you end up in a far-away place. I hope that you'll dream and allow your mind to wander (to so many places) as you listen. It's so important for us to "lose ourselves" sometimes...and I hope I can help you do just that. The warm and melancholic harmonies, sinuous chords and tribal influences should "take you there" if I've done this right.I sorted through hundreds (thousands?) of records to present these 15 songs to you. I searched for and mixed them with every ounce of love I've got to give. From my heart...to your ears. Soundcloud and PodOmatic links in the comments section.  #/Artist/Title/Remix01. M.O.S./Little Story About A Big Whale/Original02. Hiyūs/Suraja/Original Mix03. Gorje Hewek/Margaret/Extended Mix04. Vandelor/Adventures Of An Untold Story/Original05. Serious Dancers/Jabalpur/Original Mix06. Lucas Zárate/Vayu/Soul Engineers Remix07. Maezbi/Wonderland/Original Mix08. Nora En Pure/Sherwood Forest/Extended Mix09. KAZKO/Muanjo/Extended Mix10. Peshta Gora/Aria/Matur Remix11. Hassan Maroofi/Sepia/Original Mix12. Passenger 10/A Blank Canvas/Extended Mix13. Serious Dancers/In The Beginning/Original Mix14. St. Ego/Southern Fantasy/Original Mix15. Huminal/Life Lantern/Anton MAKe RemixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Phone:  615-418-8900Email: JohnBrianNorwood@me.comInstagram:  DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook:  Brian Norwood

Several weeks ago I mentioned that this new edition of Sophisticated Morning was going to be deep and moody. At that time I noticed that a great deal of that type of deep house was sitting in my hold bin. Well, that didn't happen. Instead what you're going to hear here (ha!) is very much one of my traditional Morning sets. For those of you that were looking forward to a deeper sound from me, please accept my apologies (but I do have good news for you; there's a Deep set on the horizon). And for those of you that love my traditional sound, well, you're in for a treat. This set is filled with the most current and heart-warming chill house that's out right now. I start the set out with the twinkling pianos of Anam (SE) "Anywhere". The pianos, the message and the vibe are all just so perfect. From there I roll on through piece after piece that's touching my heart at the moment. And just for good measure I threw in one of the biggest feel-good classics of all time "Seven Cities" by Solarstone towards the end. The remix of it is new and really incredible. My personal favorites on the set are #1 "Anywhere", #3 Le Youth "Overgrown", #6 Kairos Grove "I Don't Mind (Robby East Remix), #8 Tinlicker "Nothing To Lose", #11 ARTBAT "Coming Home" and the very last song, #11, Flight Facilities "All Your Love". I always hesitate to mention my favorites -- but the truth is -- I do have my favorites, just like you do. I love every song on this set. It just happens that those are my very VERY favorites. I hope you'll listen...and love what I did. From my heart...to your ears.#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Anam (SE)/Anywhere (Road Trippin')/Original Mix02. OCULA/High Tides/Extended Mix03. Le Youth/Overgrown/Warung Remix04. Julia Church/Glasshouse/Extended Mix05. Tailor/Another Light/Original Mix06. Kairos Grove/I Don't Mind/Robby East Extended Mix07. Delacroix/Fall In/Extended Mix08. Tinlicker/Nothing To Lose/Extended Mix09. Joda/No One Walks Away/Original Mix10. Joda/Coming Alive/Original Mix11. ARTBAT, John Martin/Coming Home/Original Club Mix12. Solarstone/Seven Cities/DJ Nano Extended Mix13. Julie Scott/Long Way From Home/Timeless Extended14. Flight Facilities/All Your Love/Original MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATIONPhone:  615-418-8900Email:  IAMBRIANNORWOOD@gmail.comFacebook:  Brian NorwoodInstagram:  DJ Brian Norwood

I got back from Hawaii three weeks ago...and I swear I'm still glowing from the experience.  The glow is so strong that I thought I'd share some of it with you.  I played many of these songs at Epic Maui Journey...so if you were there you'll recognize most of them. I can't wait for you to hear them again.  If you weren't, well, I can't wait for you to hear them the first time!  These are masterpieces;  a collection of songs that are drenched in warm sunshine and loving vibes.  I've got major superstars (Nora En Pure, Kygo, GoldFish, Armin van Buuren) on the set and I've got lesser known producers (Jerro, Ocula, Le Youth, CRi, etc).  If you follow the deep and chill house genres even those "less known" artist/producers are at the top of their game.  I start the set in a deep and chill vibe and slowly work the energy to the point that by the time the set is coming towards a conclusion you've arrived in near full-on EDM anthems.  I tried to segue from one genre to another so carefully that the changes in energy would be subtle and near-undetectable.  Although you'll end up in a different "place" at the end than the beginning I will say that the constant is a feeling of warmth and happiness.  As always...this set originated in my heart.  I hope you FEEL it just the same as I do.  From my heart...to your ears.  #/Artist/Title/Remix01. Ocula, Madeline Megery/Sunrise/Original Mix02. Oh Wonder/How Would I Know/Kygo Original03. Patrick Droney/Say You Will/Kygo Original04. Bailey, Le Youth/You And I/Original Mix05. SUPER-Hi/Following The Sun/Monte Fino Extended06. Aszewo, GoldFish/When I'm Alone/Extended Mix07. Malou, GoldFish/If Summer Was A Sound/Extended08. Nora En Pure/Who You Are/Extended Mix09. CRi/Miroir Miroir/Romain Garcia Extended Mix10. Lydgen/Create The Universe/Extended Mix11. ALLKNIGHT/All Of You/Mees Salome Extended Mix12. Jerro/Forever/Extended Mix13. John Newman/Call Your Name/Henri PFR Extended14. Journey/Don't Stop Believing/HOO Vision Mix15. Simon Ward/Love We Lost/Extended Mix16. Oliver Smith, Tom Bailey/Everything/Extended MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Instagram: DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook: Brian NorwoodEmail: JohnBrianNorwood@me.comPhone: 615-418-8900

Have you ever heard me liken my mixes to musical arcs? Typically I mold my sets as though they form an imaginary musical arc, with a distinct beginning, peak and landing. With this mix, unintentionally, my arc is more like a straight line across (that's drenched in warm, deep, melodic and heart-soaring vibes). The feel at the end of this set is very much the same as the beginning. I always like to say that I'm not the only one involved in creating my mixes. The unseen Spirit that guides me has a hand in all this too and, well, the straight line across is what the Spirit had in mind today. This one is deep, heartfelt and sturdy! ;-)As for the music. *Every* *Single* *Song* is an anthem in its own right. Of course these aren't peak of night hands in the air anthems. These are heart-tugging anthems that wrap their arms around you and drench you in warmth and melancholy blissful vibes. I always go out of my way my way to source remarkable remakes of songs from years' ago...and wow, did I find a couple of good ones for you for this set. I start the set off with Blonde Maze's remake of the 1982 international smash hit "I Melt With You" by Modern English. Later in the set I bring in York's remake of Human League's "Human" from 1986. Surrounding these two masterpieces are the most gorgeous and emotionally rich deep house records you could possibly imagine. I rarely want to mention my personal favorites on a set so as to not influence what you think of the mix overall. Well...let me just say that you should pay *really close attention* to #5 (Kairos Grove "I Don't Mind), #6 (Tailor "Never Enough"), #7 (Le Youth "I Will Leave A Light On"), #8 (Vanessa Arnolds "Colors Turn To Grey"), #9 (Martin Garrix "Real Love"), #10 (Anamē "Peaceful Avenue"), #12 (Julia Church "No Ending") and #14 (Chicane "One Thousand Suns"). Hint hint. Wink Wink. But seriously...please pay really close attention to *all* the songs on this set. Like I said above...every song here is emotionally powerful.As always, my sets are conceived and composed with every ounce of love that I've got to give. I firmly believe that each of us is placed here on earth to give a particular gift to our world around us that needs it so badly. *This* is my gift to you. From my heart...to your ears. ENJOY!#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Blonde Maze/Melt With You/Original02. Lewyn/Rocket Fuel/Extended Mix03. Coulson/Rely On You/Extended Mix04. York/Human/Extended Mix05. Kairos Grove/I Don't Mind/Original Mix06. Tailor/Never Enough/Modera Extended Mix07. Le Youth/Leave A Light On/Sultan + Shepard Extended08. Vanessa Arnolds/Colors Turn To Gray/Extended Mix09. Martin Garrix/Real Love/Liva K Extended Mix10. Lydmor/Peaceful Avenues/Extended Mix11. Hayden James/We Could Be Love/Extended Mix12. Julia Church/No Ending/Nils Hoffmann Extended13. Jordan Grace/Freedom/Modera Extended Mix14. Chicane/One Thousand Suns/Extended Mix15. Hayes Kramer/Healing/Le Youth ExtendedFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Phone: 615-418-8900Email: JohnBrianNorwood@me.comInstagram: DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook: Brian Norwood

#/ARTIST/TITLE/REMIX01.  Haevn/Where Did You Go/Original Mix02.  Modera/Back Into Your Arms/Blonde Maze Extended03.  Donna Lewis/I Love You Always Forever/Nora En Pure Extended04.  Nicolas Soria/Together/Original Mix05.  Cari Golden/Missing/Extended Mix06.  Leo Stannard/Illuminate/Extended Mix07.  Fahlberg/Wytal/Original Mix08.  Max Milner/Hope/CamelPhat Mix09.  Lewyn/Beween The Lines/Modera Extended10.   Modera/I'll Be Home/Extended Mix11.   Tailor/Power Over Me/Mees Salome Extended12.  Run Rivers/Chaos/Laura Van Dam Extended Mix13.  Eli & Fur/Last Train/Christoph Extended Mix14.  Tinlicker/Choir To The Wild/Extended Mix15.  Tritonal/Metawave/Alex Breitling Extended Mix16.  Latroit/Gimme Back Your Love/Extended Mix17.  Scorz/Everybody Wants To Rule The WorldFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Phone:  615-418-8900Email:  IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comInstagram:  DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook:  Brian Norwood

I've been planning this mix for months now and so excited about it...so it brings me huge joy to finally get it to you.  I'll tell you about the influences that helped me create it and then I'll tell you about why I envision it as "Fire Island" house music.  First, the influences.  I was lucky enough to live in Philly during the glory days of clubbing (the 90s). Because of my close proximity to NYC I was going to clubs on a near-weekly basis listening to internationally famous DJs such as Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, DJ BUC (RIP), Hex Hector, Louie Vega, Danny Tenaglia and Morabito to name a few.  I was going to clubs such as Sound Factory, Roxy, Limelight and Sound Factory Bar(and of course the Pavilion on Fire Island).  Those DJs were the most influential to me -- and largely molded me and my style of DJing from the very beginning.  So that's a quick bit about where my influences come from.  About why I envision this music as "Fire Island" house music:  It was almost always a guarantee that me and my friends would stay in the clubs and parties until the very last note rang out -- usually in the wee hours of the morning.  During the Autumn, Winter and Spring the above-mentioned clubs were the places to be.  As the nights turned into mornings the sound would transition to a spin-chilling sound that was laden with pianos, horns and sweeping melodies.  Morning music was a thing and it had a most definite sound.  It was jazz, funk, disco and urban influenced.  During the summertime the center of gravity in New York moves out to the most magical paradise of the Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove.  That same clubbing blueprint is enacted at the Pavilion in the Pines.  I have been fortunate to spend more nights than I can count experiencing that glory.  But it isn't just about clubbing on Fire Island.  House culture is a huge thing on the island.  One can walk the boardwalks at 3PM or 3AM and it is guaranteed that there will be music wafting through the air.  And it's not just any music.  It's *THIS* music.  Because this music is melodic and rooted in "real" music...it is also versatile and perfectly aligns itself with not only early morning clubbing but also lazy days by the pool and on the beach. About this particular mix:  I hope you love hearing it as much as I loved creating it.  It's something of a tale of two sounds (that perfectly belong together).  The first half of the mix is made up of stunning piano house pieces. I then transition into a more vocal-centric sound the second half of the mix that is influenced by that jazz, disco and funk that I speak about above.  Every note you hear...started in my heart.  As I always say...from my HEART...to your EARS.  Love.  #/Artist/Title/Remix01.  Moon Rocket/Main Piano/Piano & Strings Intro02.  Wayne Cooper/The Piano Song/Teddy Douglas Remix03.  Daisuke Miyamoto/Dawn/Original Mix04.  Danny Tenaglia/The Brooklyn Gypsy/Original Mix05.  Jo Paciello/The Big Sun/DAN:ROS Remix06.  Shortcut/Love Like This/Original Mix07.  Rona Ray/Feel The Groove/Original Mix08.  De' Lacy/That Look/Roger Garcia & George Calle Disco Lights Vocal09.  Chocolate Fudge Band/Everything/DJ Fudge Extended Mix10.   Caio Cenci/Bad Girls/Extended Mix11.   Gianni Santoro/Going Up/Vibe Mix12.  Neal Conway/Darlin Darlin Baby/Spen & Thommy's Original13.  Karen Harding/Free To Love/David Morales Disco Juice Mix14.  Ferrari & Bergamasco/People Hold On/F&B Club Mix

#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Chicane/Nevertheless/Extended Mix02. Eloi El/Stick Together/Blonde Maze Remix03. A R I Z O N A/Meet You There/Original Mix04. Kaskade/pwdr Blu/Original Mix05. OCULA/We Don't Need A Reason/Original06. DJ Licious/Ibiza Sky/Extended Mix07. Treetalk/The Good Life/Extended Mix08. Shouse/Live Without Love/Extended Mix09. Jack The Stripper/Pop Rock Jesus/Orue Mix10. Phina Asa/What It Feels Like/Extended Mix11. Moon Boots/Come Back Around/Romain Garcia Remix12. John Summit/Where You Are/Extended Mix13. Diplo/Fortress/Fahlberg Extended Remix14. Florian Gasperini/Les Voies Des Fleuves Indiens15. Fuenka/Gladiatior/Greg Ochman RemixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATIAON:Phone: 615-418-8900Email: IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comFacebook: Brian NorwoodInstagram: DJ Brian Norwood

As you know I have three DJ mix series that I produce:  Sophisticated Deep, Morning and Chill.  All three of the series are authentic labors of love of mine;  artistic works that genuinely come from deep within.  As I sit and ponder I sometimes think that the Deep sets differ so strikingly from the Chill and Morning sets.  But upon deeper thought...no, they actually don't.  From the very beginning of my spinning career I was known for having a "morning" sound.  Back in the old days...it was actually called "morning music".  But times have changed (and so have I) and it's not called that anymore.  However, the SPIRIT of it all is still the same.  In the old days when I played live I often played trance and progressive house before ending up in "morning music" in the late night hours.  If you analyze my music today...you will hear that my Morning and Chill sets are musical descendants of the old morning music and that my Deep sets are musical descendants of the trance and progressive house sound I used to play.  At the end of the day...all these sounds that I play are still rooted (mostly) in the late-night and morning hours.So...I have changed a lot...but not at all, all at once.  That's some stuff to ponder.  Let's talk about this, my newest Deep mix.  Wow.  I couldn't be happier with this.  As you know I like my mix sets to be little journeys.  This journey generally consists of three distinct sections.  I start the set off by gently sending you off into soothing organic and melodic house.  About five songs in I subtly transition into a deep and sexy sound that has masculine and sturdy tribal undertones.  Lots of percussion, horns and sexy rolling rhythms.  And finally, before you know it, I crescendo into a sound of melodic and anthemic progressive house.  All three segments of the mix very subtly belong together.  I hope you love taking this mini journey as much as I loved making it.  From my heart...to your ears....ENJOY. #/ARTIST/TITLE/REMIX01.  El Mundo, Zazou/Through Your System/Original02.  Larson (AR)/Moments/Original Mix03.  Hermanez/Jinx/Volen Sentir Pure Magic Healing04.  Domingo +/Everything Is OK/Original Mix05.  Serious Dances/Time For School/Original Mix06.  Amonita/Jungle Blues/Makebo Remix07.  Lannka/Quiero Vivir/Original Mix08.  Lannka/Daraxa/Derun Remix09.  Gabriel Balky/Go Ahead/Original Mix10.  Momo Khani/Azadi/Original Mix11.  Noiyse Project/Aurora Rain/Greenage Remix12.  Amir Telem/Prayer To The Sea/Greg Ochman MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Email:  IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comPhone: 615-418-8900Instagram:  DJ Brian NorwoodFacebook:  Brian Norwood

Welcome to the start of one of the happiest days I have each and every year.  The beginnings of my live gigs are always a big source of pride and joy for me.  You've heard me mention numerous times before my belief that musical performances should form an unseen arc with a clear beginning that invites the listener in -- comforting and intriguing them all at once.  I conceive all my musical performances with clearly defined "sections" all the while carefully blurring the transitions from genre to genre so carefully that the shifts in energy are subtle and happen subconsciously.  All that being said...here is the beginning of one of the most special days I'll ever be part of.  Once you listen to this I hope you'll be amazed that some of these songs would have any part of a "dance" party.  I go out of my way to welcome my attendees with chill and loving vibes.  The songs that start this mix aren't necessarily ones you would dance to but they ARE songs that will stir your soul, shake your hips and wrap you in warmth and happiness.  I open the day with George Ezra "Shotgun"; a quirky indie guitar piece of music that just brings a smile to the face.  A perfect song to open the day.  From there I segued into Craig Strickland "Starlit Afternoon".  Whoa.  This song gives me chill bumps.  Every. Single. Time.  What a perfect song for the day.  If there was every such a thing as a starlit afternoon...this is it.  From there I go into Zac Abel "Be Kind".  LISTEN TO THE WORDS OF THIS SONG!!! Very important message going on here.  Please, seriously, listen to the words.  We need more of this in our world right now.  Zac Abel is our ally and we need as much of him as we can get.  I then mix into Keith Urban "Street Called Main".  Who says I can't play "country" music in my sets (I am from Nashville after all!).  We'll call it country-pop -- and I love it.  This is where I try to carve out a true and genuine style and think outside the box a bit.  From there I want you to zero in on track #9 "Home" by Vicetone.  This song's message is powerful.  The energy is rising and serious and heartfelt all at once.  I always look for messages in my songs and I always want to share them with you.  My gifts to you are sometimes subtle.  Listen.  It's at this point that I begin to bring the energy up ever so subtly.  My standouts from here on are the astounding Nina Simone remake of "Birds Flying High" by Möwe, "Cold Heart" by Elton John and the breathtaking Purple Disco Machine remix of "Hold Me Closer" by Elton John and Brittany Spears to close out the set. As always every sound and word you'll hear here (ha!)originated from my heart.  I made an oath with myself many years ago that that would be the case.  And it is my joy and pleasure to share this with you.  I hope you'll feel it, love it, share it.  From my heart...to your ears...ENJOY. #/Artist/Title/Track01.  George Ezra/Shotgun02.  Craig Stickland/Starlit Afternoon03.  Zak Abel/Be Kind04.  Keith Urban/Street Called Main05.  Lukas Graham/Fever/Kygo Original 06.  Kygo/Thrill Of The Chase/Original Mix07.  Stevie Appleton/What A Life/Extended Mix08.  R3HAB,VIZE/One Last Time/Extended Mix09.  Vicetone/Home/Original Mix10.  Elton John/Cold Heart/Javier Penna Extended11.  Benjamin Ingrosso/Black & Blue/Extended Mix12.  Mowe/Birds Flying High/Original Mix13.  Elton John, Britney Spears/Hold Me Closer/PDM Extended14.  Me & My Toothbrush/Unbreakable/Extended MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Email:  IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comPhone:  615-418-8900Facebook:  Brian NorwoodInstagram:  DJ Brian Norwood

Welcome to the segment of Epic Maui Journey where I was beginning to ramp the energy up into spine-tingling, foot-stomping anthems. I started this set off with Paloma Faith's most brilliant remake of "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" by Cass Elliot. From there I weaved through anthemic house and disco house masterpieces. My surprises during this set are of course the "Make Your Own Kind Of Music" but also include the remake of Michael Jackson's classic "Earth Song" by Revival & The GeO Gospel Choir (which was undeniably one of the biggest house music anthems of the last year). Also included is a breathtaking remix of Betty Wright's "Open The Door To Your Heart". by Kevin McKay and Barry Harris' brilliant remix of The Jacksons' "Can You Feel It". Surrounding those centerpieces I also included anthems by my favorite producers KC Lights and Purple Disco Machine. Everything all put together produced over an hour of music that pushed us into full on euphoric hysteria. Perfection under the bright and sunny skies. ;-)#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Paloma Faith/Make Your Own Kind Of Music02. Sigala/Rely On Me/Extended Mix03. Revival, GeO Gospel Choir/Earth Song/Club Mix04. Betty Wright/Open The Door To Your Heart/Extended05. Pete Tong/Go Crazy/Life & Soul Project Remix06. KC Lights/Girl/Extended Mix07. Sigma/Hope/KC Lights Remix Extended08. Sugar Hill/The Call/Extended Mix09. Xander (UK)/Things You Do (Wonderful)/Original10. Dilby, Floorplay/Lovely Day/Original Mix11. Ella Henderson/Dream On Me/Roger Sanchez Extended12. Bakermat/Temptation/Extended Mix13. The Jacksons/Can You Feel It/Barry Harris Remix14. Tasita D'Mour/Rise/Purple Disco Machine Original15. Junior Jack/Stupidisco/Jolyon Petch Extended MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Email: IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comPhone: 615-418-8900Facebook: Brian NorwoodInstagram: DJ Brian Norwood

Several years ago I nearly renamed my Sophisticated Morning mix series to Little Journeys.  I ended up not doing it because many of you talked me out of it.  But if I had....it WOULD have been fitting.  I have always looked at my mixes as, well, Little Journeys.  The newest Sophisticated Morning is just that;  a little journey. The first three songs belong loosely to an indie genre. I start the set off with one of my favorite vocalists, Emmit Fenn, whose voice drips with melancholy beauty before mixing into Kygo feat. James Gillespie "Gone Are The Days".  We all have those artists/producers/remixers that can do no wrong to us EVER, right?  Kygo is that one to me.  Everything he touches is...gold.  From there I finish that mini-set off with "Surefire" by Wilderado, a true indie band.  His voice aches with beauty.  I found these songs to be the best "soft launch" to stir interest and lead the listener off into musical bliss...From there I weave through a set of touching deep house heart-tuggers featuring the best of today's chill/deep house producers including Shallou, Tailor, Sultan + Shepard, A R I Z O N A and Le Youth.  During this middle set pay particular attention to Chris Howard "Lighthouse" (Track 6), Sultan + Shepard "Zima" (Track 7), A R I Z O N A "Moving On" (Track 9), Tailor "Holding Ground" (Track 10).  It's sometimes hard for me to classify favorite records. I love everything I play.  However, with those records mentioned above...they really all do belong in a class of their own.  The emotion they convey is next-level "heart music".  Rounding out the mix out I move into a more energetic sound that I will classify as "deep-heart anthems".  These are records that straddle the line between deep house, progressive house and trance.  I was going to mention my standouts for this set...but as I looked over the tracks I realized that every single one of these songs sends my soul soaring and are records that I would categorize as "next-level" in their beauty and production.  These are energy records that grab you...and SEND YOU FLYING.  Closing out in this manner really showcases my "little journeys" thought process.  As you listen and if you closely pay attention you'll notice that the ending records are nothing like the beginning ones!  And yet they mesh so beautifully and all seem as though they were made just for each other.  As always I mixed this set with every ounce of love that I've got to give.  I'm a firm believer that each of us is placed on earth with a purpose and I believe that mine is to bring joy and beauty to a world that I think needs it through music.  My hope is that you'll receive my gift and use it to fuel your days (and nights).  Take it, use it, share it.  From my heart...to your  ears...#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Emmit Fenn/Do You Feel The Same02. James Gillespie/Gone Are The Days03. Wilderado/Surefire/Piano Mix04. LeyeT/Hologram/Le Youth Original Mix05. Shallou/Save Some Room/Original Mix06. Chris Howard/Lighthouse/Extended Mix07. Delhi De France/Zima/Sultan + Shepard Mix08. Phoebe Tsen/Lotus Flower/Extended Mix09. A R I Z O N A/Moving On/Original Mix10. Tailor/Holding Ground/Extended Mix11. Sultan + Shepard/You Already Know/Extended Mix12. Moone/Hollow/Yotto Extended Mix13. Julia Church/On The Line/Estiva Extended Mix14. Andrew Rayel/Shades/Extended Mix15. Maurice Lessing/Home/Extended Mix16. P.O.S., Spencer Brown/Polar Bears/Extended Mix17. Tritonal/Metawave/Original MixFOR WORLDWIDE DJ BOOKING INFORMATION:Email: IamBrianNorwood@gmail.comPhone: 615-418-8900Facebook: Brian NorwoodInstagram: DJ Brian Norwood

This part of Epic Maui Journey 2023 was filled with melodic, uplifting and heart-tugging anthems. All of the songs during this stretch have vocals and vibes that were designed to send our souls flying. I can't wait for you to either relive the day (if you were there)...or hear the joy that we experienced (if you weren't). From my heart...to your ears.....#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Olivia O'Brien/Caught Up/Gryffin Original02. Gavin James/Better/NOME. Extended Mix03. Chloe Wilson/200 Years/Tobtok Extended Mix04. Ella Henderson/Heartstrings/M-22 Extended Mix05. JP Cooper/Runaway/R3HAB & Sigala Extended Mix06. Ed Sheeran/Shivers/Jax Jones Extended Remix07. Liv Dawson/These Are The Days/Extended Mix08. Tom Grennan/Lionheart/Joel Corry Extended Mix09. U2/We Are The People/Martin Garrix Remix10. Clarence Coffee Jr./Unbreakable/BUNT. Original 11. Calle Lehmann/Alive/Gryffin Original12. Axwell/Something New/Robin Schulz Extended13. Tom Walker/Sun Will Shine/Robin Schulz Remix14. Ed Sheeran/Lay It All On Me/Sultan + Shepard Remix15. Zak Abel/I'll Be There/GATTUSO Extended Mix16. Shouse/Love Tonight/Robin Schulz Extended Mix17. Sam Supplier/Sail Away/Extended Mix18. KC Lights/Follow/Original Mix19. Shallou/Corners/KC Lights Extended Mix

I always approach the music for my gigs thinking of the event as though it were riding a musical arc. That being said...one could say that this segment is the "peak" of the day. I hesitate to say that though because during each segment of this day there was music that would send one's soul soaring high -- just in a different way. But it is true that this part of the day was the fastest (clocking in at around 124-125 bpm) and had the most progressive and trance-y sound.During this set I started slightly deep with it taking a couple of songs for me to ramp up into those feel-good anthems that I know we all live for. By the third song (Anabel Englund "Waiting For You") I start gently bringing the spin-chilling vibes into play before segueing into York "On The Beach" (which I feel is almost mandatory for a party such as this). Around the sixth song I arrive into full-on gorgeous trance anthems. Pay particular to that sixth song (Ashley Wallbridge "5000 Miles"). This song is what I consider my own old school sound was like. It's a new song (produced by Gareth Emery), but it has that sweet 90s high NRG anthem sound to it. From there on out it's nothing but emotionally-charged vocal anthems that pull at every heartstring. Also pay attention to #15 Leo Stannard "Stargazing". What a breathtaking anthem it is. It's almost as though it written just for that day.One thing I'm particularly proud of regarding my "peak" to the day...is how gentle and loving it all was. This is daytime energy which is so different than nighttime energy...and I think it's important to differentiate. I hope that these loving and uplifting vibes carry you through many of your days. Every sound you hear was specially chosen to wrap you in love and send your soul soaring through melodies and words alike. From my heart...to your ears. ENJOY.#/Artist/Title/Remix01. ARTY/Where Have You Been/Extended Mix02. Something Good/Rhythm.../Yotto Extended03. Anabel Englund/Waiting For You/Extended Mix04. York/On The Beach/Kryder & JenJammin Edit05. Kryder/Piece Of Art/Crusy Extended Mix06. Ellen Smith/Stranger To Your Love/Extended Mix07. Ashley Wallbridge/5000 Miles/Extended Mix08. Cimo Frankel/Daydreams/Sultan + Shepard Remix09. Cimo Frankel/All Comes Down/Third Party Remix10. Nino Lucarelli/Stay With Me/Extended Mix11. Roddy Woomble/This Is Not The End/Extended Mix12. Michael Jo/Run Wild/Extended Mix13. Gareth Emery/Elise/Extended Mix14. Wrabel/Big Love/Klingande Extended Mix15. Leo Stannard/Stargazing/Extended Mix16. Poppy Baskcomb/I Can't Wait/Tiesto Extended Mix

This segment of the day is always one of my very favorite parts of the Epic Maui Journey day. It's the Golden Hour when the beach is awash in that mystical golden light that is nearly impossible to describe.  Because the natural beauty that surrounds us is so mighty and powerful....I believe that this is the hour that it's most important to nail the music selection.  This is the hour where our emotions can be catapulted into rare territory if the soundtrack is perfectly tailored to meet the moment.  Based on what I watched transpire I think I hit that nail on the head.  I started the set off with Seal "Killer".  I've always been such a big fan of his.  This remix by by Pete Tong & the Heritage Orchestra is rich, warm and familiar.  Perfect.  From there I work my way into "Gratitude" by Above & Beyond feating Marty Longstaff which has turned into one of the biggest deep house anthems of recent.  It could be said that GRATITUDE was one of the themes of our Epic Maui Journey weekend.  Knowing that people have a special love and appreciation for things that they know...this year I decided to do something a little different as we worked our way towards sunset.  Usually I zero in on playing music that I know will send people into emotional overdrive through the beauty of the music and I don't particularly worry about people knowing my songs.  I allow the beauty of the songs to do the heavy lifting to transport my crowds (instead of song familiarity).  However, this year the Spirit told me to take a trip down memory lane -- and so I did.  As the Sun was beginning to put on a majestic show as it worked it's way to the horizon of the Pacific I slipped into some familiar favorites including "Sweet Child 'O Mine",  "Life In A Northern Town", "It's My Life" , "Love Is In The Air" and "Don't You Worry Child".  One particularly powerful moment was when "Life In A Northern Town" came on.  As soon as everyone realized what it was....a swarm of arms went high to the heavens....and the entire beach was united in love, singing at tops of lungs.  Blissful hysteria ensued.  I'll never forget the moment.  The song that played as the sun slowly descended below horizon was Shallou and Sultan & Shepard "Raye".  I very nearly cried (and I AM crying right now as I type this) as I looked around and watched the crowed linked arm in arm swaying to the music and clapping & cheering as we witnessed the breathtaking sun set.  I couldn't have been a happier man as I watched this happen. And I couldn't be happier to share the soundtrack with you.  PS:  LISTEN TO THIS VERSION OF THE SONG.  It is...EPIC. As always, this mix came from my heat and soul.  I hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I did making it.  From my heart...to your ears....#/Artist/Title/Remix01. Seal/Killer/The Heritage Orchestra02. Meines/Ajuti/Paradise Beach Extended03. Marty Longstaff/Gratitude/Sebastien Leger Remix04. Nora En Pure/Altered Destiny/Extended Club Mix05. London Grammar/Strong/Judah Remix06. Melonia/Sweet Child O' Mine/Extended Mix07. Ross Alexander/Life In A Northern Town/7th Heaven Extended Remix08. Talk Talk/It's My Life/The Reflex Revision09. John Paul Young/Love Is In The Air/Milk & Sugar Vocal Is In The Air Mix10. Beth/Don't You Worry Child/Charming Horses Extended11. Shallou/Raye/Sultan & Shepard Extended Mix12. Xavier Rudd/Follow The Sun/Western Disco Remix