This is the music-related blog for Jonathan (Scooter) Clark, also known in the electronica world as DJ Bolivia, a producer and DJ from Atlantic Canada. I listen to (and produce) a lot of folk, indie, rock, and hip hop music too!
I also run a company (Replant.ca Environmental) through which you can sponsor the planting of trees to build forest reserves and community forests, which are protected from commercial logging. Please visit: www.replant.ca/environmental
Here's another one of my tracks for you to check out. I'm still working on my website rebuild, every day, but I'm getting very close to finished. I'll almost certainly be able to sit back and catch my breath by this weekend.
In the meantime, let's focus on this track, "Foundation." I'll have a free download link below.
Here's a link to the track on SoundCloud. You can also click on the down-arrow in the top right to download the mp3 directly from SoundCloud:
"Foundation" is a techno track characterized by a consistent beat and solid rhythm. From the start, the kick establishes a foundation upon which the rest of the track builds. The percussion maintains a consistent tempo throughout, providing a sense of reliability and stability. As the track progresses, subtle variations and layers are introduced, but the underlying foundation remains unwavering. It serves as a musical anchor, ensuring a cohesive and predictable listening experience.
The track's structure is built upon repetition and continuity, mirroring the reliability of a strong foundation. Each element integrates with the next, creating a mix that listeners can rely on. There are no sudden shifts or surprises; instead, the track unfolds methodically, reinforcing its steadfast nature. Like a well-built structure, "Foundation" stands firm, providing a sense of security and consistency in its sound.
As the track evolves, it maintains its solid base, never wavering from its established rhythm. This sense of reliability extends beyond the music itself, embodying a broader concept of dependability and trustworthiness. Whether on the dancefloor or in everyday life, "Foundation" serves as a reminder of the importance of consistency and stability. You're only as good as your word. Speak the truth to others.
In essence, "Foundation" is more than just a techno track; it's a testament to the power of consistency and reliability.
I also put up a version of this track on YouTube. The visuals accompanying the track were done by an AI, although the music is my own of course. These AI visuals are very rudimentary. But thanks to OpenAI's Sora, my future music videos may look a LOT more professional:
To check out and/or download any of my other tracks, visit:
And for those of you who read my blog last week, with the story behind the first three volumes of the "Music To Code By" mix series, here are the final three volumes (from early 2006). Again, I'm posting these because all the info is hard to find on the internet, and I still get asked about my older mixes all the time. I actually had to go back to the Way Back Machine to locate most of the info posted below. Of course, there is a much more comprehensive list of download links to hundreds of mixes on the mix page of my main website, but that page doesn't have track listings or other details.
To download any of my studio mixes or recordings of lives shows, visit:
Then go into the folder called "Bolivia's DJ Mixes & Live Shows"
Thanks for your support!
Mix Name: "Partisan Scream Fest" (MTCB, vol. 4 of 6)
Details: 64 minutes playing time, 129 bpm progressive/tribal house.
Recorded: February 2nd, 2006.
Track Listings:
01. Aston Martinez, "Twisted."[Club Mix]. Written & produced by Aston Martinez for Gold Tunes Ltd., Switzerland, published by Copyright Control. Copyright 2006, Stealth Records BV.
02. Girl Nobody, "Why Am I Alone?"[Delikate Imposters Mix]. From a white label on Release Records.
03. Headz feat. Chris Jam, "Not 'Bout Love."[Thought Disorder Mix]. Written & produced by Dave Muirhead & Kev Carroll, vocals by Chris Jam. Copyright 2005, Octagon Recordings, Published by Copyright Control.
04. Little Green Men feat Eliza, "Through With You."[Thomas Penton Remix]. Written by Scott Bradford, Chris Scott, & Eliza Lawson. Produced by Scott Bradford & Chris Scott. Remix & additional production by Thomas Penton. Copyright 2006, Forensic Records.
05. The Vintage, "Wake Up America."[DJ Mendo vs The Vintage Remix]. Produced, written, mixed, and arranged by The Vintage (Bruno Ferreira). Vocals by Bruno Ferreira. Recorded by Puzz Studio. Remix by DJ Mendo featuring The Vintage. Copyright 2005, Subliminal Records.
06. Chris Cargo, "Shift It."[Sick Joke Remix]. Written & produced by Graeme Laverty at Central Studios, Belfast. Copyright 2006, Choo Choo Records.
07. Frank Pellegrino feat. Lauren Marie, "Pleasure."[Frank Pellegrino Original Mix]. Written & produced by Frank Pellegrino. For Mix Of Trix Productions, Apple Jack Recordings, & Big Management. Recorded @ My Blue Room.
08. Deep Dish feat. Morel, "Sacramento."[Move Ya & Steve Lavers Remix]. Written & produced by Deep Dish, 2006.
09. Chris Cargo, "Warning."[Original Mix]. Written & produced by Chris Cargo,. Copyright 2005, Slide Recordings.
10. Miel, "Future Awaits."[Loic B Remix]. Written & produced by Rpo and Loic B. Vocals written & performed by Miel. Copyright 2006, Project Records.
11. Yellow Blackboard, "Superfly."[Greed vs Mental X Remix]. Written by Carmen Althaus & Sasha Plecic. Produced by Tobias (The Greed) Wirz. Mastered by Paolo Fedrigoli. Published by Copyright Control. Copyright 2005, SOG Records.
Mix Name: "Hunt The Wumpus" (MTCB, vol. 5 of 6)
Details: 64 minutes playing time, 129 bpm progressive/tribal house.
Recorded: March 8th, 2006.
Track Listings:
01. Stan Kolev, "Shana."[Original Mix]. Written & Produced by Stan Kolev. Vocals by Snejanka B. Mancheva. Published by Two Outta Limits Publishing. Copyright 2006, Plastica.
02. Innate vs. Central Rush featuring Antonia Lucas, "End Of The Tunnel."[Central Rush Mix]. Written, produced, & arranged by Keith McDonnell, Mark Chu, & Antonia Lucas. Published by Sky Blue Music/Truelove. Copyright 2006, Baroque Records.
03. Filo & Peri vs. Serge Devant, "Electric Funk."[Original]. Written & produced by Domenick Filopei, Bo Pericic, & Serge Devant. Published by Sky Blue Music/Truelove. Copyright 2006, Baroque Records.
04. David Forbes & Mallorca Lee, "Hurricane."[Scanners Beduin Mix]. Written, programmed, and produced by David Forbes and Mallorca Lee. Words written and performe by Emma Gillespie. Recorded in the Mothership for Debunk Music Ltd. Copyright 2005, Debunk Music.
05. Transducers, "192Khz." Written & produced by Ryoze Chico and Imran Khan. Copyright 2005, Intrinsic Records.
06. Da Groovemakers, "Europe."[Original]. Written by Juan Diego Orrego 7 Carlos Tejada. Produced by Da Groovemakers aka Noizzer & DJ Fist. Recorded & Mixed at Reverence Studios, Medellin, Colombia.
07. Transducers, "See You Dance." Written & produced by Ryoze Chico and Imran Khan. Copyright 2005, Intrinsic Records.
08. David Ferriero, "Evolution Of The House Beats."[Simon & Shaker Remix]. Written, mixed, and produced by David Ferrero at Housepark Studios. Remix and additional production by Simon & Shaker at Sunday Studios, Madrid. Simon & Shaker appear courtesy of Intenso Recordings. Copyright Housepark/Groovy Sound Srl.
09. David Forbes & Mallorca Lee, "Go Out Get Fucked Up."[Scanners' Original Mix]. Written, programmed, and produced by David Forbes & Mallorca Lee. Recorded at the Snake Pit for Debunk Music Ltd. Copyright control, Debunk Music, Nottinghill, EMI Publishing, GMW Publishing.
10. Parallel Sound & Matt Hammond featuring Lady Precise, "Party Goin' On."[Here Kitty Kitty Dub] then [Original Mix]. Written & produced by Tim Lloyd and Matt Hammond. Lyrics written and performed by Lady Precise (Kaytea Daignault). Copyright 2006, Whoop Records.
Mix Name: "Dancing Baloney" (MTCB, vol. 6 of 6)
Details: 64 minutes playing time, 129 bpm progressive/tribal house.
Recorded: March 18th, 2006.
Track Listings:
01. Aston Martinez, "Twisted."[Club Mix]. Written & produced by Aston Martinez for Gold Tunes Ltd., Switzerland, published by Copyright Control. Copyright 2006, Stealth Records BV.
02. Girl Nobody, "Why Am I Alone?"[Delikate Imposters Mix]. From a white label on Release Records.
03. Headz feat. Chris Jam, "Not 'Bout Love."[Thought Disorder Mix]. Written & produced by Dave Muirhead & Kev Carroll, vocals by Chris Jam. Copyright 2005, Octagon Recordings, Published by Copyright Control.
04. Little Green Men feat Eliza, "Through With You."[Thomas Penton Remix]. Written by Scott Bradford, Chris Scott, & Eliza Lawson. Produced by Scott Bradford & Chris Scott. Remix & additional production by Thomas Penton. Copyright 2006, Forensic Records.
05. The Vintage, "Wake Up America."[DJ Mendo vs The Vintage Remix]. Produced, written, mixed, and arranged by The Vintage (Bruno Ferreira). Vocals by Bruno Ferreira. Recorded by Puzz Studio. Remix by DJ Mendo featuring The Vintage. Copyright 2005, Subliminal Records.
06. Chris Cargo, "Shift It."[Sick Joke Remix]. Written & produced by Graeme Laverty at Central Studios, Belfast. Copyright 2006, Choo Choo Records.
07. Frank Pellegrino feat. Lauren Marie, "Pleasure."[Frank Pellegrino Original Mix]. Written & produced by Frank Pellegrino. For Mix Of Trix Productions, Apple Jack Recordings, & Big Management. Recorded @ My Blue Room.
08. Deep Dish feat. Morel, "Sacramento."[Move Ya & Steve Lavers Remix]. Written & produced by Deep Dish, 2006.
09. Chris Cargo, "Warning."[Original Mix]. Written & produced by Chris Cargo,. Copyright 2005, Slide Recordings.
10. Miel, "Future Awaits."[Loic B Remix]. Written & produced by Rpo and Loic B. Vocals written & performed by Miel. Copyright 2006, Project Records.
11. Yellow Blackboard, "Superfly."[Greed vs Mental X Remix]. Written by Carmen Althaus & Sasha Plecic. Produced by Tobias (The Greed) Wirz. Mastered by Paolo Fedrigoli. Published by Copyright Control. Copyright 2005, SOG Records.
I'm Jonathan Clark, known online as DJ Bolivia. Do you want to learn more about DJ'ing and music production? If so, visit:
Several years ago, I noticed that a lot of traffic was being driven to my website by Microsoft blogger Dan Fernandez. He had a very active blog back from about 2003-2006 (and still updates it occasionally), and in one post, he mentioned that he was listening to one of my DJ mixes while doing some coding work. Once I saw that, I actually contacted him (since I was a computer science student back in the days of punch-cards and 8-bit assembly, and even now I still code my websites by hand in a text editor, which is admittedly lame). We've corresponded frequently over the years.
Anyway, he commented that the type of music I played was pretty good to have as background music for computer "programming" work, because it was high energy and didn't have a lot of vocals, so it wasn't distracting for someone who was trying to concentrate on something intellectual. I decided to do a series of mixes called "Music To Code By." These mixes became pretty popular on the internet, and indirectly ended up being the reason that I've become friends with a number of people over the years, and they have therefore really shaped my lifestyle and DJ career over time. They also led to things like my first big show (GDC in San Jose back in 2006), my involvement with the DefCon Hacker's Conferences (through tProphet, who discovered me through these mixes), and my trip to Antarctica (again, through Pinguino & friends, hacker-related).
Although the mixes have always been available from the mix page on my main website, they've become buried in a flood of other music lately, and the track listings associated with the mixes have also disappeared from the website. As a result, I've decided to repost them here in my blog, so people doing Google searches can find the track listings again. So here are links once again to the first three of the six mixes in the series, along with track listings. I'll dig up track listings for the second half of the series next week and post them too.
All of these mixes were done "live" with vinyl on turntables. Ah, the "good old days." Click here to view the post about volumes 4-6 of this series.
To download any of my studio mixes or recordings of lives shows, visit:
Then go into the folder called "Bolivia's DJ Mixes & Live Shows"
Thanks for your support!
Mix Name: "I Never Expected This" (MTCB, vol. 1 of 6)
Details: 64 minutes playing time, 132 bpm progressive/tribal house.
Recorded: November 7th, 2004.
Track Listings:
01. Todd Hodder, "Looking Back."[Dub]. Written and produced by Todd Hodder, Copyright 2004.
02. Lisa German, "Where Are We."[Original]. Written and produced by Lisa German. Recorded at Focus Studios. Exclusive distribution by Amato Distribution.
03. Robert Travis, "Seduction."[Avanti Mix]. Written and produced by Robert Travis. Suisa copyright control. Exclusively distributed via Amato.
04. Sumantri, "Imagination."[Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan Remix]. Written and produced by Sumantri Limin. Lyrics & vocals by Karissa Habibie. Remix and additional production by Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan. Copyright 2004, Vapour Recordings.
05. DJ Fist, "Beat The Drums." Composed and produced by DJ Fist. Published by D-Plac Productions. Distributed by Cyber Productions. Copyright 2004, Pool e Music.
06. The House Mafia, "Drive By."[DJ GoGo Mix]. Written by Alex Buchanan & Paul Jackson. Produced and arranged by Alex Buchanan and Paul Jackson. Remix and additional production by DJ GoGo. Copyright 2004, Minimal Records.
07. MV, "Come Back To Me." Written and produced by Martin Villeneuve. Copyright 2004, Joystick Music.
08. Mike Morales, "Dream Shattered."[Original Mix]. Written by Mike Morales and produced by Mike Morales, Carlos Fauvrelle, and Frank Maurel. Additional remix production by Maurel & Fauvrelle. Copyright 2003, Lajja Recordings.
09. Intastella, "Junkies."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by L. Morrison and A. Milliner. Exclusive distribution by Amato Distribution.
10. Chris Cargo, "Saddle Funk."[Graeme L Remix]. Written and produced by Chris Cargo and Dave Lievense. Remix and additional production by Graeme Laverty at Central Studios, Belfast. Copyright 2004, Mixmaster Recordings.
11. Probspot, "Discotheque." Written and produced by Rikard Fredriksson at the VLS Studio, Stockholm. Copyright 2004, Lost Language Recordings.
Mix Name: "Memory Leak" (MTCB, vol. 2 of 6) Details: 64 minutes playing time, 132 bpm progressive/tribal house. Recorded: December 5th, 2004.
Track Listings: 01. Celeda, "The Underground."[Acapella]. Written by Victoria Sharpe & Peter Rauhofer. Produced, mixed, & arranged by Peter Rauhpfer for Unique Productions. 02. Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan, "Simplicity."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by Kasey Taylor & Chris Meehan. Copyright 2004, Vapour Recordings. 03. Nick K vs Rocco Mundo, "It's A Dream." Written and produced by Nick Kazemian & Rocco Mundo. Published by Strengholt Music Group/Sperwer Publishing/Nanada Publishing. 04. Taylor, "Xenophobe."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by Taylor. Copyright 2004, Sunkissed Records. 05. Hellpass, "Spin."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by Andrew Byrne/Hellpass. Distributed by Unique. 06. Salco, "R We Ok."[Tribal Mix]. Written and produced by Mark Dearden. Manufactured and managed by Alexlee Professional Music Management. Distributed worldwide by Unique. 07. Trancesetters, "Beat Freak."[Kamisshake XXL Remix]. Written and produced by Dobre & Jamez. Published by Jamez Music/Somefour. Remix and additional production by Kami. Copyright 2004, Cool Pool Ltd., trading as Azuli Records. 08. G. Pal & El Greco, "A Prayer Beneath." Mixed and produced by George Pallikaris at Utopia Studios. Published by Utopia Island Music. Copyright 2004, Swift Records. 09. Little Green Men, "Morena."[Little Green Dub]. Written and produced by Chris Scott & Scott Bradford. Copyright 2004, Forensic Records. 10. EBTG, "Five Fathoms."[Steve Porter & John Debo Mix]. 11. Quivver, "These Are The Days."[Dub Mix]. Written, produced, and arranged by John Graham. Distributed by Intergroove. Managed by Critical Rhythm. Copyright 2004, BozBoz Recordings. 12. Hip Service, "Badaboom Badabing."[Drax & Gooding Cafe Mambo Remix]. Written and produced by Steve Anderson, Alan Bremner, and Dave Seaman. Published by Universal Music/Chrysalis Music. Remix and additional production by A. Routh & P. Gooding. Mixed at Room With A View Studios, Ibiza. Copyright 2004, Audio Therapy.
Mix Name: "Exception Handler" (MTCB, vol. 3 of 6) Details: 60 minutes playing time, 131 bpm progressive/tribal house. Recorded: December 28th, 2004.
Track Listings:
01. Clubbervision, "Dream Off."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by Daniel Ferreira & Jorge Garcia. Copyright 2004, Politik Records, LLC. 02. ADF, "Obsession."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by A. Filipucci at Random Studio (pg) Italy. Copyright 2004, Method Records. 03. Dave Gardner, "Zoomin'."[Original Mix]. Written and produced by Dave Gardner and Ophir Star. Engineered by Ophir Star at Kalisher 13. Additional production by Andy Holt. Copyright 2004, Whoop! Records. 04. Miss Kittin, "Professional Distortion."[Subsky In Your Face Mix]. White Label. 05. Andre Absolut & Eric Blade, "Dropzone."[Loader Mix]. Written and produced by Andre Abt and Erich Blattler. Remix and additional production by Peter Lavelle & Steven S. Mastered at High Hat Studios, Sweeden. Copyright 2003, SOG Records. 06. Sleepfreaks, "Distant Mellow." Written, produced, and engineered by M. O'Brien and P. Rogers. Recorded and mixed at 'The Facility'. Copyright 2001, Sumsonic Recordings. 07. Avatar, "The Haze."[Greed's Twisted Soul Remix]. Written by John Elliott & John Paul Denton. Remix and additional production by Tobias Wirz. Copyright 2004, SOG Records. 08. Quivver, "Boz Boz."[Central Rush Remix]. Written and produced by John Graham. Additional remix and production by Mark Chu. Copyright 2004, Baroque Records. 09. Oscar Goldman, "Thrust 2."[Paranoid Jack Remix]. Written and produced by Lee Coombs. Published by Reverb. Copyright 2004, Thrust Recordings. 10. Benz & MD, "Spiagia." Written and produced by Greg Benz and Marco Di Carlo. www.benz-md.com. Copyright 2004, Baroque Records.
I'm Jonathan Clark, known online as DJ Bolivia. Do you want to learn more about DJ'ing and music production? If so, visit:
I was just looking through my hard drives and I found a copy of a mix called "All About Love And Dancing" that I did a while ago (April 26th, 2002, to be exact). Most of it is a Deep House style mix, so definitely not the sort of music that I play regularly. And remember that I mixed this on vinyl in 2002, so my mixing skills weren't quite as good as they are today!
Anyway, it's a pretty grooving yet laid-back mix, good to listen to on a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon, so I thought I'd swallow my professional pride and throw it up here as a "blast from the past" sort of download. And I guess that the mixing isn't THAT bad. Someone on MixRiot was kind enough to describe the mix as, "Intense, elegant and sensorial." So here's the link:
To download any of my studio mixes or recordings of lives shows, visit:
Then go into the folder called "Bolivia's DJ Mixes & Live Shows"
Thanks for your support!
And finally, here are track listings for the mix:
01. DJ Gabriel B. & Romelus S., "Gimme Love."Written and produced by Gabriel Bouvet & Sylvain Romelus. Warrio for Adult Only Productions. Published by Subscience Ed. Licensed from Subscience. Copyright 2001 airtight recordings. Distributed by Vital.
02. Circulation, "Emerald." [Unlabeled Side].Written and produced by Circulation for Circulation. Copyright Control Circulation 2001.
03. Z2, "Black Finished Chrome."Written and produced by Rich Mowatt and Andy Bury for Solar Stone Productions. Copyright Control. Copyright 2001 Hooj Choons Ltd., Distributed by Vital.
04. Silvio Ecomo, "Standing." [Jamie Anderson Remix].Written and produced by Silvio Ecomo. Remix and additional production by Jamie Anderson at Artform. Published by Club Music Publishing. Licensed from BPM Dance, the Netherlands. Copyright 2000 Hooj Choons, Distributed by Vital.
05. Celeda, "The Underground." [John Creamer & Stephane K. Remix].Produced, mixed, and arranged by Peter Rauhofer for Unique Productions. Written by Victoria Sharpe & Peter Rauhofer. Licensed from Star Sixty Nine Records. Superior SUPR0101-6.
06. Circulation, "Aqua." [Labeled Side].Written and produced by Circulation for Circulation. Copyright Control Circulation 2001.
07. Parks and Wilson, "Drum Parade." [No UFO's / Parks & Wilson's Berlin Mix].Written and produced by Michael Park and Michael Wilson. Represented by Red Parrot Management. Engineered and mixed by Nic Britton. Published by Peermusic (UK) Ltd. Copyright 2000 Hooj Choons Ltd., Distributed by Vital.
08. 16B feat. Morel, "Escape (Driving to Heaven)." [Francisco Savier Remix].Written, mixed, and produced by Omid 16B Nourizadeh. Recorded at Alola Studios 2001. Vocals written, performed, and produced by Richard Morel at Pink Noise Sudios, USA. Morel appears courtesy of Yoshitoshi Recordings. Remix and additional production by Francisco Savier. Recorded at Studio 9, Brixton. Francisco Savier appears courtesy of Eve Records UK. Published by Alola Music / Westbury Music Ltd. / Outsider Music (ASCAP). Copyright 2001 Hooj Choons Ltd., Distributed by Vital.
09. Jason Downs, "Cherokee." [John Creamer and Stephane K Remix].An original sound recording made by Zomba Records Limited. Copyright 2001 Zomba Records Limted.
10. Killahurtz, "West on 27th." [A Tribe Called KHz Mix].Written by M. Park, N. Britton & L. Whitney. Produced and Mixed by Killahurtz at Midi Room Studios, UK. Published by Peer Music Uk Ltd. Copyright Control. Copyright 2000 Hooj Choons Ltd., Distributed by Vital.
I'm Jonathan Clark, known online as DJ Bolivia. Do you want to learn more about DJ'ing and music production? If so, visit:
I've spent the past couple days putting together another workout music mix, and there has been a lot of anticipation of people waiting for this one ...
The mix is an hour long, and anyone can download it (the link is near the bottom of this post). The mix that you can download here doesn't have any personal or radio station promos in it, so it will be great if it's being played in a gym.
Here are Track Listings for Workout Mix #04:
01. Ke$ha, "Blow"(Radio Edit).
02. Nervo & Ollie James, "Irresistable"(Chuckie & Gergori Klosman Remix).
03. Katy Perry, "ET"(Dave Aude Club Mix).
04. Zoe Badwi, "Freefallin"(Moto Blanco Club Mix).
05. J Pearl, "It's Getting Physical"(Wideboys Dub Mix).
06. Kim Sozzi, "Rated R"(Jump Smokers Clean Extended Mix).
07. Alyssa Rubino, "Keep On Dancing"(Wideboys Club Remix).
08. Usher, "More" (Gareth Wyn Remix).
09. Rihanna, "S&M"(Joe Bermudez & Chico Extended Mix).
10. Jennifer Lopez, "On The Floor"(Brian Cua Summer Club Mix).
11. Sander Van Doorn, "Love Is Darkness" (Original Mix).
12. Gareth Emery, "Sanctuary."
13. Laidback Luke, "Timebomb"(Original Mix).
14. Deadmau5, "Sofi Needs A Ladder"(Dj Chaos Cut & Paste Re-Edit Mix).
Note: If you're trying to track down remixes listed above and they sound different than what you're hearing in this mix, it's because I do a lot of specific editing of my own to each track before I put the mix together, and there is a lot of extra percussion added.
To download a 1.5 GB Zip file that includes all of the mixes in DJ Bolivia's workout series, right-click on this link and choose "save target" or "save link":
I have lots of other upbeat electronica mixes available on my DJ website. Admittedly, there aren't too many mixes there [yet] that are exclusively club dance tracks, but there are a lot of house/trance mixes that I find to be pretty good to listen to when I'm going running. Or driving. Or doing any sort of mindless task where I just want some energetic beats to listen to. Most of them are about an hour long, to fit onto a standard CD. Check them out, maybe you'd enjoy some of them?
To download any of my studio mixes or recordings of lives shows, visit:
