AS 2024 dawns, there’s one electronic music producer that has me believing in magic and determined to start this year full of hope, the amazing Amir Telem.
Amir released his acclaimed album Art Of Compassion at the end of 2022, on the brilliant 3000Grad Record label and it’s a collection of music that immediately resonated with me.
I had the pleasure of remixing one of the tracks from the album, Do You Believe In Magics under my Lunacy Sound Division alias earlier this year as part of the Art Of Compassion remix album alongside luminaries, Darin Epsilon, Salahaddin & Hassan, Mierri, Bodaishin, Greg Ochman and Sea Campos. The Art Of Compassion remixes were released just before Christmas.
I also recorded a special end of year mix for The Night Bazaar Music Show which you can listen to HERE. The mix contains my Lunacy Sound Division Remix of Amir’s Do You Believe In Magics, plus highlights from mine and Saytek’s 15 years of Cubism celebration releases in 2023, the FI5X3EN album and the 5X3 EPs nestling among a selection of huge music that rocked my world this month.
Amir Telem is a highly skilled and versatile DJ and producer, known for his ability to blend various genres of music into his sets. His repertoire includes organic house, progressive, Indie, breakbeat, melodic techno, and peak time techno.
With his impressive talents, Amir has been signed to some of the top underground labels in the industry, with the D-Nox remix of his track Fool being dropped by Danny Tenaglia in his recent masterpiece Global Underground mix album, going further to prove Amir’s pedigree.
Amir has put together a playlist of music to mark the release of the Art Of Compassion remix album. Listen and read what Amir had to say about an array of amazing music he has selected for us, including some of the music already mentioned above, together with inspirational tracks from Paul Oakenfold, Eddie Vedder, Chopin and Olivier Giacomotto among others in his very diverse and immersive end of year playlist.
Amir Telem – Art of Compassion (Original MIx)
“A Track I made two years ago as part of the 11 tracks album named Art of Compassion and was released with 3000Grad. This track marked my commitment to produce electronic music.”
Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard – Now We Are Free
“This is the main song from the soundtrack of the movie Gladiator, and it made me cry many times. I love Hans ZImmer’s work as it is beautiful and simple.”
Eddie Vedder – Society
“This song which is part of the movie Into the Wild left a mark on me deeply as my spirit is longing to find the truth and the love behind the normal paths of society. It symbolizes an aspiration to be free of designations and worries, to travel with no care. Eddie’s voice and emotions are fenomenal.”
Olivier Giacomotto – Hypnotized (Original MIx)
“I love Olivier’s work especially his sound design: dark and uncompromised. His music is inspirational for me, as I’m aiming to get similar results. This track is fairly new, from a few months ago and I have played it many times. People love it.”
Chopin – Spring Waltz (Mariage d’Amour)
“One of my most joyful piano practices. This song sounds like spiritualized rain drops to me.”
Amir Telem – Fool (D-Nox Remix)
“Collaborating with D-Nox was an amazing experience for me. His remix was also part of the most recent Album of Global Underground by Danny Tenaglia.”
Amir Telem – Electric Love (Lehar Remix)
“This remix came out earlier this year as part of an EP on Leisure Music. I always appreciate Lehar’s work, so having him remix my track was a big step for me especially when done so beautifully.”
Amir Telem – Laws of Detachment (Soul Button Remix)
“Another remix which came at the beginning of the year and marked a great milestone for me. I was listening to Soul Button’s music for years, so his work is a big part of my inspiration. The remix for my track, which came out on the Australian imprint Flow Music, left its mark on the dancefloors.”
Ilan Chester – Symphony of the soul – Mantras
“This is a spiritual journey for me of ancient mantras composed over classical music. This is meditation music for me.”
Paul Oakenfold featuring Lizzy land – Waterfall
“I heard this beautiful track when asked to make a set for Perfecto Records after relaxing my track Agent of Illusion. I fell in love with it, especially with the heart touching vocals. I was welcomed by Paul Oakenfold to make a remix to the song which is due to be released soon.”
