Dopeheads on Mopeds

Date

February 8, 2012

Miracler

Ray Welter

Location

Richmond, CA

What else can be said about Ray Welter—

architect / musician/ motor enthusiast / non-ironic grandpa-sweater wearer / speaker of opinions as facts / Hostess spoiler / American—that wasn't said in August '11, when he brought us Get a Little Bit of HiFi —stuff like, 'A little bit of Ray Welter magic. I always look forward to your mixes, friend. And this one, per usual, does not disappoint,' 'I'm digging this eclectic mix,' 'Ray, that bronze upholstery in your cover photo is super swank,' 'Many moods and textures here—I love the way taste ranges,' 'As expected, lots of fun stuff in this mix. Great way to start the day—thanks!,' 'This mix makes me miss driving around with you in the Scirocco, the ocean beach bonfires, and eating not one but two hotdogs with nacho cheese from the liquor store across the street from your old SF apt. Good times,' 'Rockin' random in Richmond—terrifically so,' 'Congratulations, Ray—your mix rocks. This goes straight into the car stereo!', and so on/so forth? Answer: what was the question?

And would you look here: there IS more by and about Mr. Welter on the e-pages of There's More to Scandinavia Than Death Metal from March '10; Are You Going to the Show?, his tour de force from Nov. '09; The Wedding Present definitive collection from earlier that year; If It Ain't Scottish It's Crap mix in March '09, and lest we forget Let's Have a Meaningful Relationship, made just for you in Oct. '08. Beyond that, we go back to 2003, when Mr. Welter gave us old-timers that 3-mix TKO mix FTW.

Today Ray brings us what in other hands might look like a "Huh?" mix based on the artist list. But because he's Ray Welter, he makes it make sense. You'll see. Let's listen in.

Liner Notes from RW

1. Since I Left You—The Avalanches

'Welcome to Paradise'

2. Ascending—Fists

'Climb up into my balloon.'

3. Hey Citizen! — ABC

'Here they come, slummin' their way out of the jacuzzi.'

4. Teacher Teacher—Rockpile

'Cheeks flushed, apple red.'

5. Oui Camera Oui—The Heavenly States

'He never holds her, she never holds on.'

6. Mama Told Me Not To Come—The Wolfgang Press

'I"m lookin' at my girlfriend, she's passed out on the floor.'

7. Free All The Monsters—The Bats

'They mostly leave us alone.'

8. You Make Lovin' Fun (Demo)—Fleetwood Mac

'Don't break the spell. It would be different and you know it will.'

9. Takes a Lot of Tryin'—The Tyde

'Look at the friends she's keeping, I hope she don't get used up.'

10. Such a Shame—Talk Talk

'Such a shame, this eagerness to change.'

11. LSDJ08—Duo 505

Thanks to all who have been commenting up a storm on the site—that stuff if wildly appreciated by the mix makers. I'm still seeing some names on our email list who haven't shown up in the Comments section yet. Takes a minute to spread Miracle joy—and it's the law.

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