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One of my inspirations that continuously fuel my 'Unwind' mix series is a weekly radio show called Quitemusic, produced and hosted by the talented and veteran Nick Francis. I love the overall laid-back style of the show and I wanted to create a mix more or less along the... Read More ››

This mix is released on Earth Day of 2013, and is inspired by the second track, "Gamemaster" and these imaginative words: "Imagine earth restored to her regal beauty. Stately trees seem to brush the deep blue sky. Clouds billow to form majestic peaks. The songs of birds fill the air,... Read More ››

One of my all-time favorite Chillout music producers, Ryan Farish, has coined a term that describes exactly the kind of Chillout music I like to listen to and mix: Positive Chillout. I’ve used this style of music extensively in past ‘Unwind’ mixes, and this release is just as “positively... Read More ››

Every once in a while I like to do an upbeat energetic kind of 'Unwind' mix. I started this back in Vol 6 which incorporated many styles of upbeat music, and I'm taking it now a step further with this one. In addition to couple of great House and... Read More ››

This mix was inspired by the opening track by Pete Alderton from his 2006 album "Living On Love": "You know it doesn't matter. It's not the possessions what you have in life, it doesn't matter if you've got a lot of money, It doesn't matter if you drive a big... Read More ››

About 8 months ago, I produced Volume 4 of the Unwind mix series, themed around my fascination of being able to spacewalk and see the world from far above. This is certainly not an easy feat for any of us to accomplish, but someone recently was able to experience... Read More ››

One of my favorite albums in the Unwind series, which also happens to be my most popular one on Mixcloud, is Unwind (Vol 3). For this 13th volume, to celebrate 10 amazing releases since Vol 3, I decided to create sort of a similar downtempo mix with heavy influence... Read More ››

When everything has left you, you are alone. When you left everything behind, that's solitude. These words sum up what this mix is all about. Being in a temporary solitude is not like choosing to be lonely and isolated. It's a wonderful state of disconnecting from the stress and... Read More ››

Relationships are tough deals. They're never easy rides. Just when we think we've learned enough, they turn around and throw us a curveball that tips us off our balance and makes us question some fundamental truths about our relationships. I had this inspiration to create a mix for those... Read More ››

I can't believe it was only little over 7 months ago that I formally began this musical project of mine with the first volume in the Unwind mix series. I didn't know at the time how far I would go with this newfound hobby of mine or how much... Read More ››

I'm a night owl. I love the peace and quite of the night time. Whether I'm immersed in a fascinating book like the biography of Steve Jobs, or lost in a soul-touching movie like 50/50, or even when I'm mixing this kind of beautiful music and not realizing how... Read More ››

About a month ago, people around the world witnessed the impossible. A video posted on YouTube showed a man succeeding at flying on his own with custom-built wings. We were so excited about finally realizing man's lifelong dream to fly like a bird that we failed to question the... Read More ››

This mix is the perfect soundtrack for your next vacation! It starts off with the legendary song by the Scorpions ‘Holiday’, and then progresses through a mix of upbeat and mellow chillout tunes that are hand-picked to give you the feeling of being in a different place, filled with... Read More ››

In this latest mix in the ‘Unwind’ series. I wanted to explore slightly more upbeat and happy melodies in the Chillout, Jazz, Swing and Blues genres. The end result is a delightful mix of some truly awesome and unique tracks, including my single all-time favorite Chillout tune, “Bluebird of... Read More ››

This mix perfectly showcases exactly why my mixes are unique, which is the inclusion of songs from different genres that are amazing on their own yet they complement each other to serve the overall mood and theme of the mix. It's dedicated to my little younger brother, Ayman, who... Read More ››

This mix is my humble attempt at capturing the feeling of being on a two way journey to space. I wanted to convey what it feels like to spacewalk once up there and see the whole planet spinning right before you. What kind of thoughts would go through our... Read More ››

This mix is dedicated to all people who dare to dream of a better world, a one without the conflicts and wars that plagued our world today. When you’re listening to this mix, just set back, relax and set your imagination wild and free. Read More ››

Right on the heels of Vol 1, Unwind Vol 2 features some of my all-time favorite chillout tracks ever, including songs by Blank & Jones, Vargo, Jon Hopkins, and the short but wonderful 'Stars Above The Beach' track by Kira B.M.J. This mix starts out a bit emotional with... Read More ››

The first in a series of mixes designed to help you kick back, relax and lift your mood. Contains both instrumental and vocal songs from chillout and new age genres. Read More ››

Mixing Trance records is both easier and more difficult than Chillout. It's easier because there are only a number of common ways you can mix two Trance tracks, including outro/intro, outro/breakdown, breakdown/intro and breakdown/breakdown. It doesn't need as much creativity as with the Chillout genre. It's also easier because... Read More ››

I'm starting to realize my own distinctive style of mixing Trance music. Aside from picking only the truly amazing and uplifting Trance tracks, I usually focus on keeping the mix interesting by mixing in only the best parts of the tracks and cutting out the boring loops. This in... Read More ››

I started this mix about 4 months ago. After Trance Nchantment Vol 3, which was kind of dark and emotional, I wanted to create a mix that's exactly the opposite. A pure uplifting Trance mix that's filled with heart-pumping beats and overflowing with enchanting melodies. This mix is also... Read More ››

With this mix, I wanted to explore another side of Trance music that's not all about pounding beats and euphoric rhythms. It's a deeper and more emotional side. Whether it features beautiful touching vocals or just pure deep melodies, this kind of Trance is perfect for times when all... Read More ››

The uplifting trance series is back in full force with this sequel that will literally knock your socks off. Guaranteed! Read More ››

The first in a series of mixes designed to get you pumped up with some of my all-time favorite upbeat Trance melodies. Perfect for running, cruising or working out. Read More ››

It's been almost a year since I've released Volume 1 of the 'Drifter' ambient series. I had the artwork for this mix designed ever since, but I kept putting off working on it till I decided recently that I'm going to do my love of ambient music justice by... Read More ››

I've been working on this mix for a while, and I think I finally perfected it. I love ambient music, and this mix blends some of the best ambient tunes in a way that is perfect for sleeping, working, or any other situations where you need a truly quite... Read More ››

I was moved by a simple yet profound blog post I read a couple of days ago on what it really means to have 'true love'. I'm going to quote it here, but before I do, if you resonate with those lines and have a special someone in your... Read More ››

This mix is best suited for quite romantic times with your partner. Through a mix of vocal and instrumental songs from different genres, I wanted to instill a mood of dreamy and relaxed atmosphere, with feelings of love and affection sprinkled all over. I hope it adds a tiny... Read More ››