Author: Civis Mundi

  • The Happiness Project [Mix-tape]

    The Happiness Project [Mix-tape]

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    Inspired by the visit at the Body Worlds: The Happiness Project in the heart of Amsterdam here is a mixt-tape featuring tracks by Lovebirds, Jazzanova, Osunlade, MK, Breach, Ananda Project, Bonobo and many others. Mixed and Compiled by Alessandro Vigo. Tracks suggested by Ordinary Life Episodes and various moments of happiness.

  • Let There Be House at Diamond, Turin [Italy]

    Let There Be House at Diamond, Turin [Italy]

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  • Haze, Beijing [China]

    Haze, Beijing [China]

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    2011, April. Apertivo, Italian Bar in Beijing, China. Hot and humid day in Beijing, I have to meet Maxime Bureau and Thomas Gaestadius. “They are the guy you have to talk with if you want to play in good clubs” someone told me as I landed in China. […] Maxime: “Hi Alex. This is Thomas,…

  • Azimut, Turin [Italy]

    Azimut, Turin [Italy]

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    What a excellent piece of design just a few kilometers from my hometown. Honoured to be invited by Partygroove Radio to spin at Azimut in Turin, just have a look at this. [Italian version only] Da zeroundicipiu.it: L’edificio si trova tra una carrozzeria, un negozio di materiale termoidraulico, un rivenditore di mosaici, un mobilificio all’ingrosso.…

  • Punk, Beijing [China]

    Punk, Beijing [China]

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    Punk was the club in the basement of Beijing’s most chic boutique hotel, The Opposite House. It was described as “The place where luxury goes underground”. Thanks to Saul Diaz, resident DJ there, I had the opportunity to play there. It was the venue where to catch international DJs from all over the world as well…

  • Temple, Beijing [China]

    Temple, Beijing [China]

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    Federica calls me: “Would you DJ for us (Galleria Continua) at Temple next weekend?” Of course yes. One of the most spectacular venues in Beijing opens its gate for an exclusive party and I’m the on giving sound to the event. The Beijinger about Galleria Continua: There’s only a handful of 798 galleries that have…

  • With Derrick May at Migas, Beijing [China]

    With Derrick May at Migas, Beijing [China]

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    We were unlucky cause of the rain, but still we made it awesome. Personal highlight of the night was Derrick asking for a copy of our Gypsy Wondering to then play it in Turin years later at Kappa Future Festival. About the party: Any party at Migas that doesn’t go down on its rooftop feels…

  • 5 Stars Sound #47 – Alessandro Vigo [ITA] [Mix-tape]

    5 Stars Sound #47 – Alessandro Vigo [ITA] [Mix-tape]

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    Special thanks to His Majesty Sir Patrick Yu for having me as guest in his 5 Star Sound radio show hosted on Proton Radio. Here what they say about me: “We are proud to have Alessandro Vigo, one half of the dynamic duo The Pipe Smokers, bless our lovely little 5 Star show with a fantastic…

  • Housing the Bar at Migas

    Housing the Bar at Migas

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    A long time ago Jeff told me about his desire to have live performers in our Housing the Bar parties at Migas. Last Friday, the 10th of August, Nancy Jenkinson Brown was with us on the rooftop. It was time to get crazy on instrumental versions, loops, hot cues and FX set on the Mic channel!…

  • On the terrace with Nassdak and M. Ross

    On the terrace with Nassdak and M. Ross

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    Epic night at Migas with Nassdak, M. Ross and all the spanish crew up in the terrace. It is a bit I could not record the set, but people who were there still talk about that night! Great opening set by Nassdak with his perfect blending of new and old house sounds. Then it has…