Asa Moto: The Ransom Note Mix

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82 tracks in one hour. Hold on tight.

Hailing from Ghent, Belgium, Asa Moto is the dynamic electronic music duo of Oliver “Oli” Geerts and Gilles Noë—a pairing forged in 2012 that has since become one of the most inventive forces on the continent’s club circuit.

Signed to Soulwax’s DEEWEE label, they blend analog synths, voice, funk and uncanny grooves into a sound both club-potent and artistically bold. Through acclaimed EPs like Martino and an ever-evolving live show, they invite you to dance differently—together.

November see’s the pair return to the imprint with a new EP called ‘Music For Disc Jockeys Pt.1’.

 

This mix is a tour de force if you will, they cram 82 tracks into one hour and somehow manage to make that make sense. We have no idea how they’ve managed it but somehow in a precariously bonkers fashion… it works.

Listen below:

Please introduce yourself…

We are Gilles & Ollie from Asa Moto.

Who are you, where are you and what are you?

Musicians, Producers, DJ’s, connaisseurs extra ordinaire – hailing from Ghent, Belgium.

What does your music sound like? Can you draw what you think it sounds like for us (an image from the old internet is acceptable)?

Where was the mix recorded?

In our little studio above a local restaurant.

What would be the ideal setting to listen to the mix?

Any place that has a good sound system. Or nice headphones, or your old Nokia.

What should we be wearing?

We don’t do dress codes…wear whatever you want!

What would be your dream setting to record a mix: Location/system/format?

Any alternative universe that makes more sense than the one we’re currently in.

Which track in the mix is your current favourite?

Dave Clarke – The Woki

What’s your favourite recorded mix of all time?

Those late 90’s Love Parade videos on Youtube, maybe that one with Sven Väth?

If you could go back to back with any DJ from throughout history, who would it be and why?

A back to back with John Lennon, 7 inches only.

What was your first DJ set up at home and what is it now?

First – Home Mix DJ Unit CD3 with Twin CD Decks.

Now – Just the odd record player and an amp

What’s more important, the track you start on or the track you end on?

You should aim for total perfection from start to finish, but probably the last one.

What were the first and last records you bought?

Watskeburt? – De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig

The Universe Will Take Care Of You – James Holden

If this mix was an edible thing, what would it taste like?

A Chocolate cookie from Maniche in Paris.

If it was an animal what would it be?

A long centipede.

One record in your collection that is impossible to mix into anything?

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – Dachau Blues

Upcoming in the world of… Anything else we need to discuss?

Check out our new EP coming out on DEEWEE !