Balance 010

Balance celebrates its milestone tenth release with Jimmy Van M's epic 3-disc compilation Balance 010 on EQ Recordings.
His smooth mixing style, creative programming and talent for production have placed him among the elite of today's DJs
Jimmy's reputation was shaped by his pivotal role and involvement in the Delta Heavy tour with Sasha & Digweed, and his career-defining Bedrock compilation (2001).
Balance 010 is an astounding compilation that takes the listener on a well-crafted journey through the best of electronic music, exploring genres ranging from Downtempo to Minimal Techno, Ambient and Progressive. Similar to the "Back to Mine" series designed for the morning after chill-out session, Van M's first two discs can be admired for their intuitive selection of musical gems. The third mix is a heart-stopper!! The journey through the package as a whole would appeal to fans of Sasha /Digweed's groundbreaking Northern Exposure cds.
Disc 1 (Downtempo) is an ambient mix of melodic tracks which includes the haunting beauty of Bill Laswell, the atmospheric strings of Future Sound of London plus tracks by Boards of Canada , Coldcut, Brian Eno, Laika, Autechre, Anoushka Shankar, Depeche Mode, Union Jack, and Bonobo.
Disc 2 (Midtempo) skilfully weaves a variety of acoustic and trip-hop music, including the whispy vocals of Cocteau Twins, the minimal genius of Adam Johnson as well as tracks from Peter Benisch, Aphex Twin, Speedy J, LCD Soundsystem, Saint-Etienne & I:Cube
Disc 3 (Uptempo) is a dark journey into the realm of acid and minimal techno & tech house a club mix filled with razor-sharp grooves and penetrating beats. Features tracks from Djuma Soundsystem, , San Lebowski, Tom Pooks, Ellen Allien & Apparat, Jordano, Acid Test, 16 Bit Lolitas, DJ T & Booka Shade.
While compiling Balance 010, Van M was inspired by electronic music of both the past and present. His foray into such a distinctive and varied assembly of music was thanks to his personal repertoire and a love of all forms of music. Balance 010 as a 3 CD package is a must-have, that will set the bar for DJs and music lovers alike - Jimmy Van M has arrived and is ready for global status.