My teacher

 Who Was Your Teacher 👍🏻👍🏻

 There was recently a festival in the Netherlands where I got a like from a guy. I said, “Yeah,” and smiled at him. But (haha) I don’t know what he was thinking. 

I had a lot of questions in my mind about liquid drum and bass. And the truth is, I was inspired by platforms like Chilloutbear on YouTube, for example. But Sidney SN mixes have their own foundations. What I especially wanted were mixes full of liquid drum and bass tracks—the kind I listened to on platforms like Chilloutbear. The vibe of Sidney SN is something I wanted in the world… or something I feel is already in the world. 

Maybe Australia or the Netherlands inspired me—or maybe they are my teachers, in a way. There were also people who introduced me to deep drum and bass. But I use deep drum and bass mostly as a base for liquid drum and bass. Sometimes I make pure deep drum and bass mixes, but those are more experimental. 

And maybe the Universe is the teacher. But I don’t know who brought the Universe to life. Maybe the person who brought the Universe into my life is… me. Because the existence of everything feels unbelievable sometimes. But life can be like a movie—like Clash of the Titans, I think. There are “gods” who seem to manipulate reality, and sometimes you find yourself in situations where you don’t understand why things are happening—until you eventually wake up to the truth. So, maybe my true teacher is the environment around me. There were many moments in my life when I said to myself: “This is not right. I don’t want this.” And I think those moments—where I said no—were the teachers. Of course, good environments are also great teachers. 

Maybe that guy at the festival was thinking something totally different, but the fact that he was thinking at all… that was interesting. 

There’s also something unique about the way I mix. From the very beginning, I’ve followed the same principles. Back in 2005, during autumn, when I first started experimenting with MP3 mixing, I already had the same ideas in my head. At that time, modern liquid drum and bass didn’t even exist, so I tried to create something melodic—mixing techno with non-techno tracks to tell stories. I probably can’t express everything I feel, because that’s what creates my style of mixing. And maybe that’s the reason for the likes or applause I receive. On the other hand, everyone knows that I love remixing tracks through mixing—to give them a fresh liquid drum and bass atmosphere.

Somewhere in Western Europe

 I think every day could be the last, because no one truly knows the future. But for me, this thought is deeply connected to the present reality of the Western European continent. Maybe political maps say something different about what defines Western Europe—but maps don’t understand political or cultural language. 

 Belgium – The heart of the European Union. By lifestyle and mentality, Belgium clearly belongs to Western Europe. You can feel that Western European vibe in everyday life. It’s also the birthplace of revolutionary artists in the techno scene, like Charlotte de Witte, who to me represents the spirit of modern Belgium. It’s also home to Amelie Lens. Belgium has a strong economy—after Luxembourg and the Netherlands, it’s one of the richest countries in Western Europe. In some aspects, it even surpasses Germany, France, or the United Kingdom. 

 Netherlands – An amazing country with a unique culture. Sometimes it feels like a “Little America 2,” combining the energy of Western Europe with a broader European identity. The architecture is both beautiful and thoughtful. Water management is advanced, and there are innovative solutions in home energy, urban infrastructure, and industry. It’s a high-tech society. The public transport system is probably the fastest in Europe—for cars, buses, and trains—and it’s the best place in the world for cyclists (there are more bikes than citizens!). Sometimes I feel that cars in the Netherlands are not only cleaner in terms of emissions, but also better maintained than in Central Europe. The people are diverse, direct, and vibrant. The cities and events are beautifully organized, supported by strong infrastructure and scenic coastlines. When modern liquid drum and bass finds deep roots in the Netherlands, it makes perfect sense—it fits the country’s energy. The Dutch are often described as the most active people in Europe, and that shows in everyday life. I believe environment shapes everything, and the Netherlands creates an active, balanced lifestyle. During sunny summers, the country can feel like a European “Hawaii”—especially in regions like South Holland, Rotterdam, or even Amsterdam. There’s a year-round holiday vibe. People are calm and peaceful, reflecting the national spirit. The Dutch are aesthetically minded, and both their urban and rural surroundings look clean and well-maintained. Agriculture here isn’t just industrial—it often feels integrated into the natural landscape. The Netherlands was also the first European country to truly adopt English as a second language. Over 90% of Dutch people speak it fluently, making it feel almost native. It’s the second richest country in Western Europe. Dutch children and teens are the tallest in the world. And Dutch penis is the biggest average in Europe. 

 France – A vibrant and diverse country where each region feels entirely unique. Some areas resemble Central European architecture (like around Nancy), while others reflect the sunny character of the French Riviera—places like Saint-Tropez or Monaco. In Alsace, cities such as Strasbourg resemble Eastern German architecture. France holds many majestical build and place like is Douaumont. There are peaceful regions and others with more social tension. France includes the Alps and major summer holiday destinations. It’s a nation rich in culture, architecture, and scenic beauty.  

 Luxembourg – Luxembourg City is recognized by UNESCO, and the country itself blends heritage with modern life. As the richest country in the world, its wealth is visible in infrastructure and quality of life. It’s a beautiful nation that combines history and innovation.  

 Germany – One of the most powerful economies in the world, and you can feel it across the whole country. Its cities are diverse—some steeped in history, others reflecting a modern, high-tech society. The population is diverse too, especially in places like Berlin. Berlin is colorful and multicultural—probably more so than most European cities. Munich is modern and, aside from Munich Hauptbahnhof, impressively clean. Frankfurt feels like a crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe, with strikingly complex architecture. Frankfurt Airport itself is a global hub. When you arrive in Cologne, it’s immediately clear that you’re in Western Europe. The green, clean environment around Cologne feels very different from Central Europe. The same goes for Dortmund and Düsseldorf—both the architecture and surrounding landscapes are more reminiscent of the Netherlands than of Eastern Europe. And in Northern Germany, the presence of the sea and distinct architecture create a unique atmosphere of their own.

New Sidney SN Session: Roots Of Everything

 Probably 10 hours ago I released a new Sidney SN on bassblog.pro/sidneysn1404/. Check it there. 

I just especially searched for a new sweet tracks for a sweet full liquid tune for a my headphones and days like today. Result is Roots Of Everything. 

I think someday music can say it all. And liquid drum and bass is for me still something where I can found sweet what I want in my headphones. 

 “As melting wonder in the world”

Tracklist:

01: flowanastasia & Nymfo – River Flows (Deviant Audio)

02: Keeno ft. Vio.let – Frenzy (Keeno Music)

03: Nymfo & Waeys – OSD (Love For Low Frequencies)

04: Leniz & Perspective Shift - Hazy (Ft. Matt Freeman) (Differential Recordings)

05: Flava D – Mesmerise (Hospital Records)

06: Edlan & Dustkey - Melting Hearts (feat. Ella Noël) (Liquicity Records)

07: HumaNature, Alpha Rhythm, Natus - Lost River (Fokuz Recordings)

08: SOLAH - Everything Is Possible (Hospital Records)

09: Miss Redflower – Conundrum (Hospital Records)

10: Riya, Loz Contreras, Aperio – Keep You With Me (Galacy)

11: Alix Perez - I'm Free (Shogun Audio)

12: Edlan - Go Back Home (Instrumental (Liquicity Records)

13: Phloem – Low Tide (Galacy)

14: Monty & Alix Perez – Cursive (1985 Music)

15: Low:r – Bubbles (Galacy)

and 16: Landmarks by Edlan (Liquicity Records)

Too many

 I’ve been asking myself what I actually did when I received so many positive vibes from my Czech fans. When I faced violence directed at me in a very well-known situation, I couldn’t understand why it happened. Maybe someone was trying to create doubt around me—but I don’t know how it’s possible for someone to spread falsehoods about the reasons behind what happened to me. Probably, everyone already knows the truth. I don’t believe I ever presented myself as some kind of influencer who would cause such strong reactions, let alone violence. What makes this especially sad for me is the fact that drum and bass, as a culture, stands for non-violence—as well as being anti-racist and pro-LGBTQ, for example. So when someone chooses physical violence as a way to respond to a drum and bass artist, I have to seriously question whether they even belong to this culture or understand its values. I don’t want to speak much more about this violence or the differences between the drum and bass scene in Central Europe and Western Europe. But I do want to say that I probably made the right decision when I told myself to stop chasing what I found through Sidney SN fans in Czechia. For example, I had never seen fans applaud a drum and bass artist’s name on stage before. I appreciated those moments—but I had to ask myself whether that kind of attention was really sustainable for me. I eventually decided it wasn’t, and I needed to step away. I apologize a bit for this decision, for this “Sidney SN behavior,” but I now see it as unsustainable for me to attend any Prague events. For example, when I went to see USK Prague Women during a European Women’s Basketball League match, I told myself: It might be better to move toward Western Europe than to stay surrounded by this reality. I’ve lost interest in Czech events. There was also a moment on a train from Munich to Prague when a boy from the UK said, “Czechs are like human flash!” Maybe it was offensive, but in the context of what’s happening in Czechia right now, especially with “red plans” and societal tensions, I think he was actually right in some way. Maybe I’ll go see another USK match (even though I’m a bit afraid that my presence could make others nervous again, which could affect the game), but for me, attending events in Prague has become something I find emotionally and mentally unsustainable.

Back To Skyward

  01/21/2024

 Sidney SN is there with a new Drum And Bass mix. 

Back To Skyward is not only a full liquid drum and bass, but the mix is a more colorful. 

As Back To Skyward specialty is the vibes of the tracks what I mixed together.

Back To Skyward is little an energetic drum and bass mix by a my energy I don’t want prisoned in my mind.

When I listened When We Were Cool by Boxplot, I wanted to mixing a set with a similarly vibes across whole a drum and bass mix. And a result of the my trying is the Back To Skyward. 

Wen We Were Cool sound as an America vibes (often what in Europe we listening in American movies) as is Boxplot an American men itself.

The mix was been little difficult to mixing for me, but a result is there as Back To Skyward. In the mix are often changing a melodies when in Back To Skyward I mixing liquid drum and bass tracks with a deep drum and bass tracks and with more vocal and instrumental and energetic tracks as is When We Were Cool, Release Yourself, Human Again or RIENK in New Horizon.

I tried also to in Back To Skyward could be a tracks with similarly men vocals as is vocal by James Burki in When We Were Cool and Sam M in Release Yourself or vocal in New Horizon completed what I wanted for a Back To Skyward.

As an American movie, life itself is like a movie someday. And in Back To Skyward mix is also a story of a real life's. Human Again by Boxplot is a life story itself. 

Back To Skyward

Tracklist:

IYRE – Drifting Sideways (Soulvent Records)

Silence Grow – The Bells (Offworld Recordings)

Ekko and Sidetrack feat. Sam M – Release Yourself (Viper Recordings)

Kuttin Edge – Say Again (Bop Remix) (Locked Concept)

Kyrist – Underfall (Sofa Sound)

Boxplot feat. Sam M – When We Were Cool (Pilot.)

Arpx feat. Alibi – One Weeks Before (SUNANDBASS Records)

Scuro and Katon – Pursuit (Ascension Audio)

Boxplot – Human Again (Liquicity Records)

CELO – Summer Blues (Interstellar Audio)

Solsan – Moon Child (Drum Army)

NCT feat. RIENK – New Horizon (Liquicity Records)