Power On (Pride 2010)

Continuing the tradition from last year, I am posting my Pride 2010 mix the Friday of Pride Weekend. All over the country this, in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and (of course) Minneapolis, gay men and women will be out in full force this weekend to celebrate what we have accomplished thus far, and to continue the fight for equality.

Music has always been a big part of Pride, and in the gay community in general. From gay divas and drag shows to Broadway and the presence of dance music at nearly any major gay event, the community sure loves its music. It has moved us, it has inspired us, and it has often defined our collective community. This mix exists in the spirit of all that is Pride.

Given the above, this set is obviously a bit different than my usual. There is a lot of Progressive House here, so if you're a proghead, you should enjoy that. But there's also a lot of gay house, a bit of top 40, and even a touch of electro. I tried to pick songs that fall most in line with traditional gay tunes. That largely resulted as a lot of big piano anthems, but I truly believe there's something for everyone here.

Get out and enjoy yourself this weekend. But while you're celebrating, don't forget to take a moment to remember those who fought before you, and all that still needs to be done. We've come far, but we have far to go. Happy Pride!!

-Nate

PS: This will be my last mix for awhile. I'm working on something special, but it's going to take some extra time. It'll be worth the wait, I promise. :)

Download links:
DJ Nate Rusch - Power On (Pride 2010)
(single 80-minute .mp3 file, 73.1 MB)
DJ Nate Rusch - Power On (Pride 2010)
(.zip file of entire mix separated into tracks, 71.8 MB)

Tracklist:
Freemasons ft Hazel Fernandes - If (Jolyon Petch Remix)
Lady Gaga - Alejandro (Bimbo Jones Club Mix)
Kristine W - The Power of Music (Wideboys Stadium Club)
Elijah ft Estela Martin - Send Me an Angel (Dafhouse Remix)
Technero - One World (TV Rock & Luke Chable Remix)
Goldfrapp - Alive (Arno Cost Remix)
Micha Moor - Learn To Fly (Original Mix)
Toni Braxton - Make My Heart (Stereo Palma Vocal Club Mix)
Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight (Jody den Broeder Explicit Club Mix)
Retrodance - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (Ariel Perazzoli Remix)
Agnes - On and On (Benny Benassi Remix)
Bob Sinclar - New New New (Avicii Remix)
David Guetta & Tocadisco ft Chris Willis - It's Your Life (Extended Version)
Tiësto ft CC Sheffield - Escape Me
Soulshaker & Sandy B - Make the World Go Round (2010 Stereojackers Remix)
Kaskade ft Haley - Dynasty (Kaskade Club Mix)
Laurent Wolf ft Andrew Roachford - Survive (Club Mix)
Armin Prayd vs Niels van Gogh - On (Klik Klak Remix)
Lysark & Simone Farina ft Karima - Stay (DJ's From Mars Club Mix)
Lazard ft Muzzy G - I Wanna Grow Old With You (Chris Decay Feelgood Remix)
David Guetta ft Chris Willis, Fergie, & LMFAO - Gettin' Over You
(Avicii Vocal Remix)
Toni Braxton - Yesterday (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit)