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Compilation News: 25 Years of Anjuna – Mixed by James Grant out on Anjunadeep
Anjunadeep’s landmark compilation, 25 Years of Anjuna, stands as a testament to the label’s profound influence on the electronic music landscape over the last quarter century. From its origins as the deep and melodic offshoot of Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep has grown into a global touchstone for emotive, forward-thinking house music. Over the years, it has cultivated an international community of artists and listeners who share a deep connection to melodic storytelling on the dancefloor. The label’s sound, often described as warm, introspective, and timeless, has shaped the trajectory of progressive and deep house, solidifying Anjunadeep as a guiding presence for both emerging producers and seasoned veterans.
For this twelfth entry in the Anjuna25 series, co-founder James Grant distills a quarter century of music into an immersive three-hour journey. Each track is a carefully selected gem, reflecting the label’s ethos and its evolution across eras:
“Distilling 25 years of Anjuna into a single mix was a pretty daunting task and one which took me a while to wrap my head around, which is probably why I was so late to deliver it, just before the turn of the year. I was never going to be able to keep the mix down to an hour or two, so please grab yourself a cuppa and settle in for three hours of listening. I’ve tried to cover a lot of bases in the mix, spanning various eras of the label and including a good number of hidden gems alongside some of our more celebrated releases. But the common thread for all the inclusions, I hope, is that they capture the true feeling of Anjuna over the last quarter century. Thank you for supporting us on the journey so far and I hope you enjoy the mix." James Grant
Track highlights and comment:
Cubicolor – Got This Feeling
Opens the mix with an enveloping sense of nostalgia, setting a reflective tone for the journey.
Jody Wisternoff & James Grant – Dapple
A shimmering collaboration that captures the duo’s melodic finesse and signature emotional depth.
16BL – Nobody Seems To Care
Subtle and brooding, it reflects the label’s penchant for introspective yet danceable tracks.
Savvas – Peace Of Mind
A serene interlude offering gentle, meditative textures that evoke quiet euphoria.
Eli & Fur – Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
A haunting rework that merges sensuality and late-night energy in equal measure.
Dosem – Your Next Station
Pulsating and hypnotic, this track evokes forward momentum and urban after-hours moods.
Ezequiel Arias – Solar
Radiant and driving, it brings a luminous, uplifting energy to the mix.
16BL – Sediment
Deep and layered, a perfect showcase of 16BL’s mastery in crafting cinematic house.
Michael Cassette – Shadows Movement
A classic that embodies the timeless, narrative-driven sound of Anjunadeep’s early years.
Frost – Overtones
Ethereal and textural, it provides a dreamy bridge in the journey.
Paul Baule – Illusionist
Intricate and immersive, this track captures Anjunadeep’s love for subtle storytelling.
Planète – Invisible Cities
Expansive and atmospheric, evoking a sense of traveling through uncharted sonic territories.
Keanler – Lost Home
Melancholic yet hopeful, a contemplative piece that tugs at the heart.
Ryan Davis – Obsidian (Vessels Remix)
Dark and glittering, this remix balances tension with delicate emotional release.
Joseph Ray – Changing Lanes
A rhythmic and evolving journey that nods to the label’s forward-thinking vision.
Lane 8 – Feld
A signature moment of warmth and melodic clarity, emblematic of Lane 8’s resonance with Anjunadeep.
Antic & i_cann – Jura
A fitting finale—deep, immersive, and reflective—closing the mix with quiet triumph.
Opens the mix with an enveloping sense of nostalgia, setting a reflective tone for the journey.
Jody Wisternoff & James Grant – Dapple
A shimmering collaboration that captures the duo’s melodic finesse and signature emotional depth.
16BL – Nobody Seems To Care
Subtle and brooding, it reflects the label’s penchant for introspective yet danceable tracks.
Savvas – Peace Of Mind
A serene interlude offering gentle, meditative textures that evoke quiet euphoria.
Eli & Fur – Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
A haunting rework that merges sensuality and late-night energy in equal measure.
Dosem – Your Next Station
Pulsating and hypnotic, this track evokes forward momentum and urban after-hours moods.
Ezequiel Arias – Solar
Radiant and driving, it brings a luminous, uplifting energy to the mix.
16BL – Sediment
Deep and layered, a perfect showcase of 16BL’s mastery in crafting cinematic house.
Michael Cassette – Shadows Movement
A classic that embodies the timeless, narrative-driven sound of Anjunadeep’s early years.
Frost – Overtones
Ethereal and textural, it provides a dreamy bridge in the journey.
Paul Baule – Illusionist
Intricate and immersive, this track captures Anjunadeep’s love for subtle storytelling.
Planète – Invisible Cities
Expansive and atmospheric, evoking a sense of traveling through uncharted sonic territories.
Keanler – Lost Home
Melancholic yet hopeful, a contemplative piece that tugs at the heart.
Ryan Davis – Obsidian (Vessels Remix)
Dark and glittering, this remix balances tension with delicate emotional release.
Joseph Ray – Changing Lanes
A rhythmic and evolving journey that nods to the label’s forward-thinking vision.
Lane 8 – Feld
A signature moment of warmth and melodic clarity, emblematic of Lane 8’s resonance with Anjunadeep.
Antic & i_cann – Jura
A fitting finale—deep, immersive, and reflective—closing the mix with quiet triumph.
Full tracklist
[00:00] 1. Cubicolor - Got This Feeling
[07:36] 2. Jody Wisternoff & James Grant - Dapple
[10:29] 3. 16BL - Nobody Seems To Care
[15:37] 4. Savvas - Peace Of Mind
[18:14] 5. Eli & Fur - Night Blooming Jasmine (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)
[21:31] 6. Dosem - Your Next Station
[26:14] 7. Ezequiel Arias - Solar
[31:28] 8. 16BL - Sediment
[37:45] 9. Michael Cassette - Shadows Movement
[42:44] 10. Frost - Overtones
[47:56] 11. Paul Baule - Illusionist
[55:16] 12. Planète - Invisible Cities
[1:05:40] 13. Keanler - Lost Home
[1:10:05] 14. Ryan Davis - Obsidian (Vessels Remix)
[1:14:48] 15. Joseph Ray - Changing Lanes
[1:20:14] 16. Lane 8 - Feld
[1:22:50] 17. Antic & i_cann - Jura
[1:25:26] 18. Yotto - Personal Space
[1:30:38] 19. Boom Jinx & Andrew Bayer - To The Six (Martin Roth Remix)
[1:34:16] 20. Above & Beyond pres. Tranquility Base - Surrender (Tinlicker & James Grant Edit)
[1:37:39] 21. Ben Böhmer - In Memoriam
[1:42:00] 22. Way Out West - Tuesday Maybe
[1:48:15] 23. Solarity - Diophantine
[1:54:30] 24. Luttrell - What You Are
[1:58:55] 25. Gallago - Lost Signal
[2:03:05] 26. Greenville Massive - Morse
[2:08:09] 27. Universal Solution - Bandur
[2:12:01] 28. Jody Wisternoff & James Grant - Nightwhisper
[2:16:29] 29. Dusky - Stick By This
[2:19:55] 30. Jon Gurd - The Dream (Instrumental)
[2:26:16] 31. Fluida - Welcome Home
[2:30:14] 32. Nox Vahn & Marsh - Come Together
[2:35:41] 33. Ryan Davis - Brun
[2:38:41] 34. 16BL - Not The Only One
[2:39:47] 35. 16BL - Not The Only One (Anjunadeep 07 Mix)
[2:44:52] 36. Cubicolor - Points Beyond
[2:48:12] 37. Leaving Laurel - Winter In The Woods
[2:49:24] 38. Warung - Return To A Place Called Heaven (Cinematic Mix)
Through selections like these, James Grant not only honors the label’s legacy but also reinforces Anjunadeep’s role as a beacon in the electronic world: a home for music that moves hearts as much as it moves feet.
25 Years of Anjuna is streaming now, inviting listeners to lose themselves in a quarter century of sonic storytelling.
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