A dj mix - Love For Eurydice..
In Greek legend Eurydice was the wife of Orpheus, who himself was the son of Apollo, and the most magical of all musicians. When Eurydice died after being bitten by a snake Orpheus was so heart broken he descended to the depths of the underworld where his mournful songs of love persuaded Hades and Persephone [as no one had ever done before] to allow Eurydice to go back to the world of the living with him. But there was one condition, that Orpheus must walk in front of Eurydice and not look back upon her until they reached the upper realm. Almost at the surface he lost his nerve and looked back, only to see Eurydice instantly disappear down into the underworld, lost to him, this time for good..
I am fond of this story for alot of reasons reasons, but mostly because it mirrors in many ways a long and amazing love affair I had a few years ago. After I foolishly lost my lover a 2nd time and for good, in order to to help heal my broken heart, and as a celebration of the wonderful effect she had on my life, I pulled myself together and made this mix..
Many of you may well be familiar with it, as it was released on CD about 3 years ago, but for those who aren’t - it’s mostly house with strong african [and some latin] influences. It’s one of the most musically flowing mix I’ve ever made, though it’s definitely quite “unhip” by contemporary dance music standards. But being unhip is the perfect reason (in my book at least) for dusting it off now, and sharing it with y’all..
So enjoy, and viva musica..!