**Please introduce yourself, and the thoughts / ideas going into the mix you have made for Lifetones.**

*Hey there! Ilan here. Israel-born, London-dwelling, Malaysian-food-obsessed. Arguably, I’ve invested way too much time and money over the years buying trashy Italo records and supporting my local football team (Boreham Wood FC) – but no regrets.*

*During the stillness of lockdown last year, I cobbled together a few mixes and shared them with a handful of friends. My aim was to help lift their spirits during those dark and uncertain hours – but listening back the vibe is fairly morose. Oops! Anyhow, I’ve borrowed some bits from those mixes and thrown in some ‘lighter’ tunes to help take the edge off.*

*A word of caution: my home setup is basic and my ability to mix is, at best, questionable. The levels are all over the place. Some records are clearly in need of a good clean. But the love is there and hopefully that shines through.*

**What are some questions/ideas/concepts you are currently interested in?**

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing a seismic shift towards ecological and environmental catastrophe. This is a huge weight on the conscience of course. In parallel and somewhat ironically, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly introspective in recent months/years. It’s a big conversation and not easy to articulate. For now, I’ll just say that the Lifetones mix attempts to capture this reflective journey; the warm glow of nostalgia laced with a thread of sadness. An understanding that some cherished memories will continue to flicker and fade as time accelerates.

[Visit our 3x3 feature on Ilan](https://lifetones.world/posts/three-x-three-with-ilan)

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**Lifetones Mix 001 by Ilan - Tracklist**

*1. Beyond Sound - Journey to the Source*

*2. Giancarlo Ragni - La Voce Del Vento*

*3. Darrell John - For The Rain*

*4. Jim Lamarche & Theresa Moylan - Make Believe*

*5. John Huckert & Mary Little - Night Song*

*6. Ken Yajima & Visions - Journey to the End of Time*

*7. Scott Walker - Such a Small Love*

*8. A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Requiem For The Static King Part Two*

*9. Pep - Mystery*

*10. Blue Box - Alles Nur*

*11. No Ties - Lovely Way (Instrumental)*

*12. Yvon Mora - Tropique Du Cancer*

*13. ZHL 84 - מולדת מרקדת*

*14. Scarlet Rivera - Journey With An Angel*

*15. Rudi Gagola - Balada Laki Laki*

*16. Matti Caspi - תגידי*

*17. Carol Lipson - Ballad of the Old Man*

*18. John Huckert & Mary Little - Sweet Cocaine*

Lifetones Mix 001 by Ilan

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