A studious and immersive mix by DJ Ilmajaam, akin to Giorgio de Chirico's surreal painting The Seer, where a solitary mannequin-like figure is bathed in transcendental light.
A studious and immersive mix by DJ Ilmajaam, akin to Giorgio de Chirico's surreal painting The Seer, where a solitary mannequin-like figure is bathed in transcendental light.
The mind behind this mix is Viktor Vinogradov, better known as DJ Ilmajaam, a Tallinn-based electronic music DJ with a rich history in the scene. Starting his career in the late '90s, Viktor has meticulously built a diverse collection of rare and eclectic vinyls. Over the years, he has shared stages with influential figures such as Vladislav Delay, Kangding Ray, Move D, and Anders Ilar, and is a key player at the renowned Freerotation festival. Beyond the decks, Viktor is an organizer of the intellectually driven “KURUKRILL” festival and the curator behind several ongoing event series like “KODU TUNNE.” His work in music is matched by his activism in cultural and human rights issues, where he campaigns for justice and against global inequality.
Secret Thirteen Mix 017 is a carefully constructed musical narrative, featuring 29 meticulously selected tracks. Each piece, roughly two minutes long, reflects Viktor’s deep and varied experience in electronic music. Despite the brevity of each track, the emotional flow of the mix is seamless, creating a sense of cohesion even as the structure shifts from one composition to the next. The mixing is both swift and intricate, with a cinematic atmosphere enhanced by glitchy rhythmic layers and continuously evolving soundscapes. This mix is not just a sonic journey but a reflection of Viktor’s broader worldview, carrying a subtle message about global justice and the need for harmony in an increasingly chaotic world.
Much like Giorgio de Chirico’s The Seer, where a lone mannequin figure sits beneath an ethereal light surrounded by dreamlike architecture, Secret Thirteen Mix 017 creates an otherworldly experience. The mix is both contemplative and immersive, weaving together diverse musical elements into a surreal yet coherent whole. It invites listeners not only to experience its sound but to reflect on deeper issues—urging us to consider the complexity of the world around us and the importance of peace and understanding.
01. Jeff Alexander With Bonnie Beecher – Come Wander With Me – Brown Records – 2003 (Originally released in 1964)
02. Tusia Beridze With Gogi Dzodzuashvili – Gorod (Аквариум Cover) – Monika Enterprise – 2005
03. Biosphere – As The Sun Kissed The Horizon – Biophon Records – 2011 (Originally released in 1997)
04. Porn Sword Tobacco – Tools For Trains – City Centre Offices – 2007
05. Library Tapes – May (Variation) – Fluid Audio / Hibernate – 2011
06. Dakota Suite – This Failing Sea (Peter Broderick Remix) – Karaoke Kalk – 2009
07. Sparklehorse + Fennesz – Christian's Guitar Piece – In The Fishtank – 2009
08. Alain Goraguer – Attaque Des Robots – D.C. Recordings – 2000 (Originally released in 1973)
09. Edgar Wappenhalter - As The Kid's Clock Breathes Sweet Hasjiesj – Morc Records – 2010
10. F.S. Blumm – Sonn – Morr Music – 2005
11. Daniel Givens – Viaduct – Aesthetics – 2000
12. 2l8 – Close Your Eyes When Orbiting A New Planet – Sound In Silence – 2006
13. Lisa Gerrard – Sword Of The Samurai – Subway Records – 2006
14. Schatrax – To The Heavens – Schatrax – 1998
15. Eyeless In Gaza – To Ellen – Uniton Records – 1984 (Originally released in 1982)
16. Zavoloka / AGF – Korin – Nexsound - 2006
17. Ross 154 – Lite&Life – NWAQ – 2001
18. Malcom Kipe – My Room Remix – Merck - 2005
19. Francesco Clemente – Consumato – Crème Organization – 2004
20. Doxa Sinistra – Maurizio's Minestrone – Enfant Terrible / Trumpett – 2007 (Originally released in 1982)
21. Metrotone – Stellarator – Earworm – 1998
22. Joan Silver Pin – Throughout – R.A.I.G. – 2006
23. Gimmik – Ernie And Bert – Toytronic – 1999
24. Spooky – Lowest Common Denominator – Generic / A&M Records - 1996
25. The Future Sound Of London – Domain – Virgin – 1994
26. Eluvium – After Nature – Temporary Residence Limited – 2009 (Originally released in 2007)
27. Hood – By Island Lake (Excerpt) – Domino – 2004
28. Herrmann & Kleine – Goodbye – City Centre Offices - 1999
29. Deaf Center – Close – Type – 2008
