In the course of the eighties Jeff Mills was an influential radio DJ on WJL… Read Full Bio ↴In the course of the eighties Jeff Mills was an influential radio DJ on WJLB under the pseudonym The Wizard. Mills' sets were a highlight of the nightly show from "The Electrifying Mojo," Charles Johnson. Complimenting Mojo's eclectic playlists, Mills would spin obscure detroit techno, hiphop, electro, freestyle, miami bass, chicago house and classic new wave tracks.
In going on to create his own music Mills is credited with laying the foundations for legendary detroit techno collective, Underground Resistance, alongside 'Mad' Mike Banks, a former Parliament bass player. Just like Public Enemy did some years before in hiphop, these men confronted the mainstream music industry with revolutionary rhetoric. Dressed in uniforms with skimasks and black combat suits, they were ‘men on a mission’, aiming at giving techno more content and meaning.
Mills would never leave UR officially, but later on he still went his own way. He moved to New York and after a short stay in Berlin (recording for Tresor) ended up in Chicago. There in 1992, with Robert Hood, he set up his most important record label, Axis, aiming for a simpler more minimal sound than most of the techno being produced in those years. Later sub-labels were announced Purposemaker, Tomorrow, and 6277.
His albums and EPs are mostly separate tracks of his compositions, which Mills would mix into the live DJ sets for which he became a legend. Mills has been credited for his exceptional turntable skills. Tracks are almost chopped to bits to showcase the strongest fragments for his relentless sound collages. Three decks, a Roland 909 drum-machine and seventy records in one hour: at breakneck speed Mills manipulates beats and basslines, vinyl and frequencies. The live album "Mix-Up Volume 2" is a highly-regarded example of Mills' 1990's stage show (recorded at the Liquid Room in Tokyo). For a later live show (in 2004) try the "Exhibitionist" album.
More recently he appears to be taking extended forays into epic techno (such as his re-scoring of Metropolis (which he performed live with the original film) and his 16 September 2004 7 hour set with Laurent Garnier at Fabric. The epic proportions were further extended when his 2006 album "Blue Potential" was recorded with the Montpellier Philharmonic Orchestra under Alain Altinoglu. There is a DVD of the concert at which the album recorded, an opportunity to see Mills in action, live on stage.
In going on to create his own music Mills is credited with laying the foundations for legendary detroit techno collective, Underground Resistance, alongside 'Mad' Mike Banks, a former Parliament bass player. Just like Public Enemy did some years before in hiphop, these men confronted the mainstream music industry with revolutionary rhetoric. Dressed in uniforms with skimasks and black combat suits, they were ‘men on a mission’, aiming at giving techno more content and meaning.
Mills would never leave UR officially, but later on he still went his own way. He moved to New York and after a short stay in Berlin (recording for Tresor) ended up in Chicago. There in 1992, with Robert Hood, he set up his most important record label, Axis, aiming for a simpler more minimal sound than most of the techno being produced in those years. Later sub-labels were announced Purposemaker, Tomorrow, and 6277.
His albums and EPs are mostly separate tracks of his compositions, which Mills would mix into the live DJ sets for which he became a legend. Mills has been credited for his exceptional turntable skills. Tracks are almost chopped to bits to showcase the strongest fragments for his relentless sound collages. Three decks, a Roland 909 drum-machine and seventy records in one hour: at breakneck speed Mills manipulates beats and basslines, vinyl and frequencies. The live album "Mix-Up Volume 2" is a highly-regarded example of Mills' 1990's stage show (recorded at the Liquid Room in Tokyo). For a later live show (in 2004) try the "Exhibitionist" album.
More recently he appears to be taking extended forays into epic techno (such as his re-scoring of Metropolis (which he performed live with the original film) and his 16 September 2004 7 hour set with Laurent Garnier at Fabric. The epic proportions were further extended when his 2006 album "Blue Potential" was recorded with the Montpellier Philharmonic Orchestra under Alain Altinoglu. There is a DVD of the concert at which the album recorded, an opportunity to see Mills in action, live on stage.
The Dancer
Jeff Mills Lyrics
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23.4 Dancing on the moon No lights in the room You know I’m…
Ada Lea Some days I feel like dancing Some days I don't Some days…
Ane Brun He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire…
Atroxity It wasn't so much the anger It wasn't so much the…
B.G. & Prince Of Rap Whine am She doing like a dancer TOBOOHH 0:20 Body like c…
Barry DeVorzon & His Orchestra Oh they danced on the ceiling And they danced on the…
Billy J. Williams When a man is running from his boss Who hold a…
Billy J.Williams When a man is running from his boss Who hold a…
Boys In The Kitchen I wanna be a dancer That's what she said And the kiss…Clifford T. Ward I love the way she dance I love the way she…
D.J. Tonka She got the body of a dancer She got the body…
Daniel Boone He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire…
Defamed Faithful maiden Of noble blood Commend your sun Be careful w…
DJ K.I.K.O. When can we spend a little time? I really love your…
Ed Ed Ovaled arrow, ovaled dancer eyes. Towered, fever, towered i…
Elliot Minor I'll tap my foot, I'll anticipate Every second's a longer w…
Half Twin Brother What good is a confession when no reckoning awaits Everythin…
K-Alexi Ah さあ ガン見してくれ しっかり ガン見して give me いずれ振り向かす 世界中こっちをガン見 She's o…
Leaves and Stone Rhythm is a dancer It's a soul's companion People feel it…
Leo Sayer Jeanette was a dancer I suppose I knew her well Her feet…
LIVING ROOM - PJ Harvey He came riding fast like a phoenix outta fire flames He…
New Grass Revival He reaches for the dancer as if he′s got the…
Nick & June Dancer, dancer, moving like seasons change into the snow Dan…
Nick Carter “Play it straight”, everybody said. “Main street’s your only…
Peter Godwin across a darkened room you comfort me there's nothing we…
PJ Harvey He came riding fast like a phoenix outta fire flames He…
Praises She said to take no prisoners What did I expect? What did…
Rick Wakeman The tension is there in the hall as they stand Soon…
Secret Service It was a simple story of provocation No claim of fame…
Smokie Jeanette was a dancer Suppose I knew her well Her feet dance…
Smokie㤰敩爀 Jeanette was a dancer Suppose I knew her well Her feet dan…
Steven Delopoulos I’ve done my time and I’ve drunk all the wine Seen…
Symmetry Dance! As this world's for you a stage Everybody's here just…
The Dooleys You have the language of the beat You have the word…
The Flies Fire dancer Fire dancer Fire dancer Fine girl whine for me …The Frames She was in a class of 44 beautiful dancers And I…
The Old We were just two kids in an open car Heading for…
The Spellbound 雨が降りしきる描かれた街 代わる代わる歩く二本の足 思い出さなきゃ 本当のことを 何かしなくちゃ 何処かに行かなきゃ …
V.D.C. Hold up I be the cleanest, the flyest I be the one…
Various Artists You ever heard the story of Mr. Faded Glory? Say he…
Venices Keep a fire burning in your eye Pay attention to the…
Zimmerman is Her/e Woah no, life’s not easy Things don’t always work out right …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Jeff Mills:
Ai No Corrida I hold you I touch you In a maze can't find my…
AX-009A1 B1 (Pst, pst, turn up the music) Nothing in the world that…
i9 (Pst, pst, turn up the music) Nothing in the world that…
Segment1 (Pst, pst, turn up the music) Nothing in the world that…
The Bells Bam-pa-dam-pam…
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@BoyXx76
Probably one of the most underrated or underplayed tracks ever...what a gem
@antoniofuturatiani74
Va bene. Ciao tutte. Sorprendente traccia. Meravigliosa ritmo più accorda. Anche funky. Eccellente pezzo di casa acida tecno minimale. Mi adora questa aria. Fantastica. Antonio Jacqui Lucia.
@nested9301
underrated af
@abrahampalmer1153
Sublime
@boschista
I hear #PringDa!
@abrahampalmer1153
2:10
@AndreaOttawa
Epic, Extasy, Passion !
@kalimba-tree07
🫳