Louis Guilliaume’s debut 2×12″, Soulpoint, tore a hole through everything being played around it, and no one even knew who he was. It is an album that doesn’t really fit in any one period of time, its fidelity waxing and waning across slates of naked, raw techno, thought it always lunged ahead with conspicuous style. Guilliaume’s influences are broad and his experiences perhaps broader; check out photos of the Dutch producer on tour with Christian Death as their sound engineer. LWE’s Podcast 17 affords an exclusive glimpse into Guilliaume’s DJing head space which seems as loaded with surprisingly soulful jams as it cuts across great swaths of styles.

LWE Podcast 17: Louis Guilliaume (65:48)

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Tracklist:

01. Global Communication, “Intro” [Dedicated]
02. Jedi Knights, “Solina (The Ascension)”
[Evolution / Universal Language Productions Ltd.]
03. Reggie Dokes, “The Dance Of Heru” [Psychostasia Recordings]
04. Gino Soccio, “Dancer” (Edit) [Atlantic]
05. Vincent Montana Jr, “It Looks Like Love” [Atlantic]
06. Harmony Funk, “Can’t Let You Go” [Real Estate Records]
07. René Et Gaston, “Meluche Ideale” [a.r.t.less]
08. Ultramarine, “Hooter” (Carl Craig remix) [Natural Records]
09. Brian Harden, “Missing You” (BHO Mix) [Moods & Grooves]
10. Erotic Drum Band, “Jerky Rhythm” [Eskimo Recordings]
11. Madonna, “Get Together” (James Holden Mix) [Warner Bros. Records]
12. Johnny Hammond, “Los Conquistdores Chocolates” [Milestone Records]
13. Monolake, “Plumbicon” (Deadbeat mix)
[Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music]
14. As One, “Shambala” [New Electronic]
15. Nukubus, “Skylark” (Louis Guilliaume’s New Tomorrow Mix) [Vonk]
16. Model 500, “I Wanna Be There” [R&S Records]
17. Dan Electro, “Down Is The Power” [Rodeo Gay]
18. Da Lata, “Can It Be?” [Palm Beats]
19. Roswell Return, “IFTODEXC0001” (SD remix) [SD Records]
20. Larry Heard, “Missing You” [Track Mode/Alleviated]
21. Global Communication, “Outro” [Dedicated]

Check out an interview with Louis Guilliaume after the jump.

When and where did you make the mix?

Louis Guilliaume: I made the mix several weeks ago at my parents place — kinda homeless right now. I installed only the necessary things: two turntables and a CD player.

What’s the concept behind the mix?

The intro starts off with people saying things in different languages; feelings brought to you by the medium of sound. I put my emotions and feelings in this mix, making a mixture of some of the different styles of music that I play. In this mix I highlighted some of them.

Who are a few of your favorite DJs and why?

Just a few:
Carl Craig, Good Producer
Laurent Garnier, Magnificent DJ!
Claude Young, Incredible turntablist
James Holden, Impressive music!

And to be honest, I don’t follow recent DJs, been too busy with my own stuff.

What can we expect from you for the rest of the year?

A couple of things, new releases : a remix and a couple of 12″s.

LWE Podcast 17: Louis Guilliaume (65:48)