Hi gang,

Some changes are afoot, and it’s about time my Melodicast project had a one-thread home!

Many of you have given me a chance at some point, some staying the whole journey. You’ve allowed me to keep on posting back when I didn’t originally know any of you, which I appreciate.

Melodicast has been weekly on Sunday afternoons to lift our spirits exploring new music and promos, with an occasional classics set thrown in. With gigs opening up for me in Cyprus (Sunday afternoons are a thing here) along with some events I’m running back home in Newcastle UK, I may need to change up how we do things.

I love doing this (and learning some basics about videography) and wish to continue, so I’ll probably stream from every gig I can, record them where I can’t video, and do a “standard” Melodicast around real gigs. More on that in the updates further down.

I thought I’d centralise the links all replays in case you want to follow/subscribe, and find good free downloads that I come across - its all free. I don’t notify everything I do with the scene in here so feel free to connect.

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https://soundcloud.com/nasseralazzawi/

Instagram (follow):
https://instagram.com/Nasser.Alazzawi

Youtube Playlist (subscribe)

What next?
Now that the end of lockdown is in sight, we aren’t restricted to me DJing from home and I can potentially introduce you to some local talent who share the same ethos, as guests.

I like using Social Media as a tool to bring together the right people. I’ve had a lot of time to connect to everyone. Yet, I haven’t found a single DJ in Cyprus who plays along the lines of what I do. Those on my vibe seem scattered in places all over UK, Russia, some of Europe and South America. So the closest DJs I have found will bring a refreshing change, too. You won’t just be getting another me.

For such a bright Sunny island, the Cypriots like their Prog dark and moody here, with a few into the slower 105-110 bpm ethnic / oriental downtempo affair.

A few episodes ago, I had a goal in mind to develop the stream for everyone and start broadcasting from different locations in Cyprus - there are stunning beaches, mountains, cliff edges, scenes full of beauty where there is no power but actually… really solid 4G (LTE). Most of the first 20 shows I did were tethered using this, because we can get daft mobile speeds here.

I researched how I could pack my gear up, drive somewhere and Stream alone and found a device getting some hype in America - a “Halo Bolt A/C 58,830 MAH” portable battery that has the ability to run the DJ equipment on it’s own for an entire set. Only they were sold out everywhere.

Last weekend I found one for sale on this Island (rare, they aren’t sold here) so I put it out to the audience that if they liked the idea and wanted to optionally donate towards it they could.

I thought it would take several shows to hit the goal, people’s situations are all different and even with my running costs I don’t expect money on streams.

We got half way to the target by the end of that stream, and then someone who wants to remain annonymous donated the entire difference (after his original donation) to get it over the line which was unbelievably kind (thank you so much).

So whilst I’ll always endeavour to bring you my take on amazing new music, and it won’t be every single week, we’ll be able to travel together around Cyprus and I’ll always push to take you with me to real gigs via streaming when possible.

I will also upload some video-only material to my Youtube Channel - it’ll be apparent why I do it - so be sure to subscribe to the YT channel.

I’m really looking forward to the next phase, things are going to get interesting!

    Afternoon guys,

    Some news about today. All being well, I’ll be streaming from my first gig this year.

    Further info below.

    I’ll be live on here https://twitch.tv/NasserAlazzawiTV from around 6pm CY / 4pm UK. It’s not exact but I’ll be aiming for then.

    Nice one Nass - have a blast mate. Will try to log on

    Have a good one mate. 👍

    Thank you - that was great fun. To be honest I was nervous as fuck to begin with for some reason.

    Enjoy the replay, it’s just gone up in all it’s HD glory!

    Update: this is now on Soundcloud. All new Melodic House.

    Tracklist

    Artist - Track Title (Remixer) // LABEL
    00:00 1. RVNZ - Sketch One by Gorje Hewek & Izhevski // SHANTI RADIO MOSCOW
    06:48 2. Gab Rhome, Mark Alow - Microbioma (Original Mix) // BAR 25 MUSIC
    16:27 3. Missus - Land of Milk and Honey (Orange & Indigo Remix) // ONE OF A KIND
    21:14 4. Fulltone - Samai (Armen Miran Remix) // DREAM CULTURE
    04:24 5. Ramiro Drisdale - Estratos (Original Mix) // FLUG LAB
    28:40 6. Makebo - Whale (Original Mix) // ALL DAY I DREAM
    34:45 7. Gab Rhome - Bites Per Minute (Original Mix) // ABRACADABRA MUSIC
    40:50 8. Tim Green - Mobara // TRYBESOF
    46:50 9. Nohan - Four Walls (Lost Desert Remix) // TRYBESOF
    52:57 10. Tim Green, Izhevski - Mongolian Warrior (Original Mix) // RUVENZORI
    1:00:05 11. Billie Eilish - My Future (Polo AR Edit) // PROMO (SOUNDCLOUD)
    1:05:58 12. Gab Rhome - La Maison (Original) // SOL SELECTAS
    1:10:58 13. Makebo - Skyline (Original Mix) // ALL DAY I DREAM
    1:18:34 14. Madraas - Moonlit Blossom (Original Mix) // KINDISCH
    1:23:35 15. NODO - Misty Spell (Original Mix) // FLUG LAB
    1:29:28 16. Gab Rhome - Vehicle Cosmique (Original Mix) // ABRACADABRA MUSIC
    1:34:12 17. M.O.S. - Jalebi (Original Mix) // SHANTI RADIO MOSCOW
    1:41:01 18. Volen Sentir - Manasarovar (Original Mix) // SHANTI RADIO MOSCOW
    1:47:26 19. Jim Rider - Fools (Original Mix) // TRYBESOF
    1:55:26 20. Roy Rosenfeld - The Biggest Heart // TRYBESOF

      I’m hosting our first guest this weekend. She insisted on a back to back which I’ve not done in years and only at drunk parties so let’s see how this pans out…

      16 days later

      NasserAlazzawi

      Hi gang. I need to hit pause on the music today as I’ve been prepping heavily and constantly playing for longer than it might appear to bring you something new (this will become apparent in time).

      I fly home to Newcastle next Sunday in the run up to Progress: ON on 26th June - so Melodicast will return to action in July in some new locations. I’ll be giving you access to some of what I’ve been doing in the mean time that I really hope you enjoy - we’ve got some really neat things lined up!

      Enjoy your Sunday afternoon JC crew. x

        a month later

        Afternoon gang!

        I’m back from my visit to the UK and before my return flight had the pleasure of meeting @Wasily and @ScottBailey

        Off the back of an extended gig last night, I’m putting on a 2 hour show later today and would love it if you joined us 4pm until 6 (UK time).

        Join here:
        https://twitch.tv/NasserAlazzawiTV

        Mad_Cyril thanks mate. I’ve missed it!

        That might be the first Melodicast I’ve done unplanned. Planning helps on streams (more going on). But I really really enjoyed that.

        • Matt replied to this.
            8 days later

            Couple of treats for you.

            I’ve added a Recording of my set on Saturday if you want to hear it back. Nice for long drives, house work, background working etc.

            Live @ Noa Beach (6 hour
            Organic / Deep House set) 10-07-2021

            And the impromptu / unplanned Melodicast from last sunday. See if you can spot the mistake 😏 (I’d had no sleep)

            Oh, suddenly they are working with the normal link! Happy days! Can’t use the Soundcloud links from a mobile phone but isn’t the end of the world.

            6 days later

            Hello gang, this evening we’re doing things a little differently. We went to Nicosia to my friend’s studio and produced a brand new set of driving/euphoric Progressive House.

            If you can tune in this evening it’s Premiering at 19:00 UK.

            Special thanks to the effort of Africanos Stefanos / DeadLine Radio I think the work that’s being done here is fantastic.

            Hope you enjoy tonight, I’ll pop the link on to the YT Premiere below.
            n x

            ACCESS / Set Reminder @ 19:00 UK
            https://flow.page/nasseralazzawi

            (To chat I think you need to come across to the actual youtube page rather than watch on here)

            Really nice to play a clubby set in an environment suited to it.

            15 days later

            Hi gang, I recorded my set at Guaba Beach Bar. It’s mad in Cyprus as they call Prog “Techno” here. Yet all residents and I played Prog.

            Bags of energy, great to see people actually dancing. Enjoy x

              I live right near there.

              Here’s some personal recommendations for where we go / would go if holidaying here.

              ———

              Nice holiday moments / music:

              • Drinking at sunset with panoramic views: PANORAMA LOUNGE (PISSOURI)
              • Sunset into the sea:
                SEA YOU BEACH BAR (PAPHOS)
              • General clubbing and good chance of good music (outdoor / indoor hybrids large and small)
                GUABA BEACH BAR,
                SOUSAMI,
                SALUT,
                KESH,
                MASON BAR,
                NOA BEACH
                AGORA ROOFTOP

              (these recommendations come with a caveat that it depends on the event that night - for example Guaba goes from Prog to Techno to EDM depending on the event and Agora has electronic nights which are nice for sit down drinks rather than dancing but on some nights it’s Greek music - but these are the places that do regularly invest in good electronic DJs)

              For a nice upmarket meal and 5 star surroundings:

              • THE COLUMBIA BEACH HOTEL & RESORT in Pissouri, close to you and a taxi home from Zoe Pangeras +357 99 492550

              • Car hire also Zoe Pangeras. Really reasonable based in Pissouri near your resort.

              Beautiful beach / water activity:

              • Pissouri Bay (sunbathing, boat, stand up paddleboard hire, diving)
              • Aphrodite’s Rock (diving, great scenery)
              • Latchi Boat hire. Head here, arrive early or book the boat the days before.
                https://goo.gl/maps/Z7mYo7kt4eW5MSv49

              Cooling off:

              • A cool Walk in the mountains, aim for the cyprus ski club (one big loop on a similar level with easy incline / declines )

              Map location (follow walking routes):
              https://goo.gl/maps/RbwgRtUpJfwSCbdy5

              (It drops about 10 degrees here but you will not need a coat as it’s more like 24 degrees)

              Nicosia is 90 minute drive away and a lovely city with its own identity and story but for being outdoor I’d honestly avoid it as it’s regularly 40 degrees being land locked in july and august whereas more like 32-35 where you are staying as you have coast.

              ———

              I’m in UK 16-29 Aug but would be good to meet if you’re still here.

              If you tell me the dates I’ll also pick out some potential music events for you as I’ve started to have a grasp of what’s regularly going on.

                NasserAlazzawi
                That’s brilliant, thanks Nass.

                Unfortunately I’m only out there a week, also back on 29th!

                Have a good trip home 👍