DJ Gerard presents The Hit List 03 on Scientific Sound Asia. Scientific Sound Asia is an Asian electronic music radio station, promoter and music-news platform connecting audiences across Asia and internationally.
Gerard is a producer and DJ specialising in Deep House, Deep Tech, Tech House and Techno, with a strong interest in electronic music and a personal approach to making it. As an international artist, he contributes to dance music through his productions and DJ sets.
At the time of publication, Gerard was based in China, working with the Scientific Sound Asia DJ agency and preparing for a performance there. He serves as the Nu-Disco manager for Brasbeat, Latin America's first and only digital platform for electronic music, and hosts a monthly podcast and mix show featuring his favourite music of the month.
On this week's episode, I will be presenting a new song from Typ3 Records - "The Universe" by Dave Mech, which was launched on August 16th. This marks Dave Mech's first release on Typ3 Records, showcasing his distinctive bass-heavy techno sound. The original track immerses you in a cosmic journey inspired by space theory and guided by a leading physicist. Meanwhile, the remix by Ziv Avriel & Diablo contrasts the original's intense driving beat with a more uplifting vibe.
Gerard included his original track which was launched on Aerotek Records. Testament fitted the direction envisaged for Gerard, with deep techno and atmospheric elements suited to a late-morning set as the music approaches its close.
Testament establishes its character through kick, bass and hats before compressed white noise introduces its mood, groove, transitions, deep melodies and enigmatic spoken words. For international bookings, Gerard could be contacted through the Scientific Sound Asia contact form.
Gerard Jones opens The Hit List Episode 03 with Alex Niggemann’s “Exos,” immediately introducing Melodic House and Techno before Dosem with Prok & Fitch and Pleasurekraft add greater weight to the rhythm section. “Exos” is officially catalogued in the melodic house and techno category, giving the programme a melodic starting point before its harder material develops.
Alex Luhr and ANNA move the selection towards Techno, followed by Dave Mech and Jusai in Luix Spectrum’s remix. George Morel and GROJ then broaden the middle section before Hidden Empire’s remix of Krocher introduces another melodic and progressive element.
Alexander Alar leads into Alan Fitzpatrick’s “Eleven Eleven,” where the programme moves decisively into Peak Time Techno. Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave release is officially classified as peak-time techno, giving the central section one of its clearest stylistic markers.
Gerard’s own “Testament” is followed by DJ Tonio, Paul Anthonee and Dan Barrow as the set maintains its darker club focus. Mario Ochoa then continues the techno-heavy closing section, while George Morel and Raw District with Fabrice Lig and Just Her introduce further house and melodic contrast.
ALX and Luis Solé prepare the final stretch before Super Flu closes with “Bebey Love 1,” returning clearly to melodic house and techno. The Monaberry release is officially classified in that category, giving Gerard a softer melodic endpoint after the stronger techno pressure of the preceding tracks.
Across Episode 03, peak-time techno and techno provide much of the programme’s central weight, while melodic house and techno runs through both the opening and closing sections. Progressive and house-oriented tracks appear around those dominant styles, giving the set more range than a straight peak-time techno programme.
The Hit List Episode 03, 27th of August 2019
Alex Niggemann - Exos (Original Mix)
Dosem, Prok & Fitch - Whispers (Original Mix)
Pleasurekraft - Maskara (Original Mix)
Alex Luhr - Atlante (Original Mix)
Anna - Where Are You Now
Dave Mech - The Universe
Jusai - Dark Voice (Luix Spectrum Remix)
George Morel - Voices (Original Mix)
GROJ - Sith Felix
Krocher - Free Yourself (Hidden Empire Remix)
Alexander Alar - Budapest (Original Mix)
Alan Fitzpatrick - Eleven Eleven
Gerard - Testament (Original)
DJ Tonio - Doppler (Original Mix)
Paul Anthonee - Soldier's Heart (Original Mix)
Dan Barrow - Tokyo (Original Mix)
Mario Ochoa - Strobe (Original Mix)
George Morel - My Story (Original Mix)
Raw District & Fabrice & Fabrice Lig Feat. Just Her - Lay Your Weapons Down (Alex Kennon Remix)
ALX - Mesmerized (Original Mix)
Luis Solé - An Individual Shape (Original Mix)
Super Flu - Bebey Love 1 (Original Mix)
Listen on Mixcloud here.