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Opulent Temple Podcast -- sacred dance to world class dance music Opulent Temple
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For the unexposed, the Opulent Temple started as a Large Scale Art & Music theme camp at the annual Burning Man arts festival that takes place in the Black Rock desert of Nevada the week before Labor Day. We throw nightly parties showcasing underground, world class electronic dance music in a setting of art and creation we've made ourselves. Our community and fund raising events are based in San Francisco, and though our production is associated with the BM event, you can find us in many settings wherever there's fun to be had.
The Vision of the Opulent Temple is to gift a space for sacred dance to world class dance music. It is our intention to create the space for peak experience, community development, and inspiration that serves as a road map for what's possible in the so called 'default world.' The effort is self generated by the tribe, ie., no one gets paid to create our production. On the contrary, key members put a lot of their own time, effort, and sometimes money all year around to bring it back every year.
It's not just about partying.
It is our view that social change will not happen without individuals doing their part to elevate our collective spiritual center of gravity. Thus, it is our responsibility to nudge our own evolution to catch up with the outpaced growth of technology without the soul getting left behind. It's within this community of creative seekers that coalesces around the playa tribes that leaders must emerge to help steer this nation and this world towards a better day.
To create a space for Sacred Dance is to create a playground for connection with the Eternal, but in our case, still infused with the need for social action in the real world. Big beats and community are the launching point for insight to remind us there is a point to evolution. Transcendence, and nothing less. It might sound like hippy New Age shit, but in this case that doesn't mean it isn't true...
The Musical Vision
We're obviously firm believers in the beat, the transcending properties of mind blowing electronic dance music (EDM), both to open the heart and make the ass shake depending on one's preference and the moment. We value diversity in the range of world class artists that play our camp, as well as the camp dj's who build it so get to play what they feel. Most nights are fairly cohesive unto themselves, but day to day it can be all over the place. Our past line ups speak for themselves.
We'll see you in the sweet spot, under the stars...
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Richard Mixon Live at Sacred Dance White Party 2023
Our next live recording release from our SF White Party series is from our OT resident and power team extraordinaire, Richard Mixon. His cross-genre set seriously heated up the dancefloor in the main room! 🤍 🔊
"It was once again an honor to play at one of my favorite parties of the year; Opulent Temple's Sacred Dance party. It was a very special occasion for me this year, as it was the first time playing as a new member of the LGBTQ community. Like most of my sets, this one is musical journey through many different sub-genres of electronic music. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did playing that night" - Richard Mixon -
Just B Live at Sacred Dance White Party 2023
Want to relive the magic of our epic SF White Party or experience it for the first time if you missed out? We are releasing all of the live recordings from the night from your listening pleasure. This next set of soulful Melodic House is from our new OT resident and all around fun guy, Just B.
"This year’s Opulent Temple’s annual Sacred Dance fundraiser (aka White Party) was absolutely amazing. I was fortunate and honored to spin tunes on the main dance floor for the first time. Opened the night with some heavenly melodic house tracks that warmed up the crowd streaming into the venue. The vibe, decor, visuals, performers and music were on point all night. Was definitely a night to remember."
– Just B
:: SETLIST ::
1. The Space In Between (Ben Bohmer Remix) - Jan Blomqvist
2. Altered State - David Lindmer
3. The One - Matan Caps
4. Totem - Michael Anthony
5. She Is Really Fresh (Horisone Remix) - Rafael Cerato
6. Lay Low (Argy Remix) - Test
7. How Long v3 - Kaskade
8. Falling - Max Freegrant
9. Walking in Silence - Two Are
10. Reflected Wisdom (Five Phases Project 4/5) - Innellea
11. Your Eyes - Monocule
12. Himalayas - Alexander Alar
13. Running Up That Hill - dEVOLVE
14. Queen of Ice (Nora En Pure Club Mix) - Claptone
15. Somebody To Love (Gorgon City Remix) - Ben Kim
16. Hide U (Jerome Isma-Ae 2022 Remix) - Roger Shah -
Opulent Temple Podcast #156 - Above & Beyond - Live at Burning Man 2022
White out conditions all day chased us into the early party of Friday night, but naturally mostly cleared up by the time Above & Beyond hit the booth to an electric crowd who would have weathered any elements to dance and witness this legendary moment in OT's long history. The power and melody carried us all into desert magic. Hope this set takes you back.
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Opulent Temple Podcast #155 - Syd Gris - Live at Burning Man 2022
From Syd on this set: Opening night Monday was a time to start out with fun energy, some bangin' tech and bass house, and big tunes. But, as the set went on, I wanted to set up Hoj, who was on after me, proper with a gradual slow down to some prettier melodic house and techno. So this set plays like 2 sets, but hope you enjoy the playa range and the journey!
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Opulent Temple Podcast #154 - Don Gentry - Live at Burning Man 2022
Don Gentry of Dallas-based Sonic Soul Tribe is a deep-rooted DJ who's no stranger to the Opulent Temple @ Burning Man lineup. You'll find this mix draws on experience. With a dust & lightning storm enhancing the Monday night vibe, Don Gentry kept the dancefloor charged and the people dancing!
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Opulent Temple Podcast #153 - Mr. Bounceman - Live at Burning Man 2022
Mr. Bounceman, Opulent friend and bouncemaster of the legendary BoUnCe Art Car was part of our very spirited Monday night bounce back to BRC and the 2 o'clock corner! Enjoy his hour of bumpin & jumpin!