VA – Paraíso. The True Spirit Of Ibiza (selected by DJ Alfredo) on Rebirth

Max Berlin, It’s Immaterial, The Woodentops, Nitzer Ebb, Exotica Maximus, Georgie Red, Elkin & Nelson, Willie Colon, Ketama, Funkapolitan, Mandy Smith, Mr. Fingers, DJ Alfredo, Atlas, The Metaluna Mutant, Voices of Kwahn, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Thrashing Doves, Deep Joy, Raze, Anthony Thomas, Joe Smooth, KC Flightt, Cathy Battistessa, Arian 911, Paco Fernandez, Jose Padilla, Dubtribe Sound System, Acupressure, 808 State, Miro (DK), 51 Days, The Woodleigh Research Facility, Wim Mertens, The Sabres Of Paradise delivers a new Electronica, “Paraíso. The True Spirit Of Ibiza (selected by DJ Alfredo)”, now available on Rebirth. Released on 2025-09-26. Download now.

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Behind the Electronica : Release Notes

There was a time when Ibiza was more than just a tourist destination or an initiatory mecca; it embodied an idea, a breath of freedom that drifted through the night, a promise of escape translated into music, colors, vibrations, and pulsations, blurring the lines between sunrises and sunsets, and vice versa. Before becoming the tangle of clubs we know today, the island was the perpetually fibrillating heart of a movement that defied definition. By the 1950s and 1960s, Ibiza had already become a refuge for artists, bohemians, hippies, and outsiders fleeing repressive regimes or breaking away from conventional society. It was a place of experimentation and artistic freedom, where music became the soundtrack of a new way of life, one that rewrote the coordinates of a unique and vital nocturnal ferment. It was in this fertile ground that a significant cultural shift occurred when Alfredo Fiorito, an Argentinian born in 1953, moved to Ibiza in 1976 with his girlfriend, escaping the political repression raging in his homeland. A music journalist and concert promoter, Alfredo was instantly captivated: The first impression I had of the island was one of total freedom. There was no industry, everyone was a painter, a writer, a designer. I liked that place so much that I decided to stay and started selling candles and clothes to make a living… Amnesia, where he would soon begin playing, became the perfect point of convergence. It was a farmhouse turned into a club, a gathering place for musicians and Indian gurus, Alfredo would later recall. Background or social class didnt matter there. The club opened at 3 AM and went on until noon. People came when other clubs closed. There were no rules, and it was cheaper, people made love, drank, danced, and took liters of Ecstasy. Blending genres and atmospheres with an effortless, organic fluidity, his sets defied classification, moving seamlessly from reggae to flamenco, from alternative rock to jazz-funk and soul, from synth-pop to the emerging house sound of Chicago. Alfredo crafted a magnetic and unpredictable rhythmic wave, infused with eccentric and esoteric echoes. His fearless eclecticism bewitched an entire generation, including figures like Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Johnny Walker, and Nicky Holloway. After experiencing that transformative energy at Amnesia, they carried its essence back to England, coining the term Balearic Beat to describe the sound Alfredo had pioneered. But Balearic was never just a musical style, it was an attitude. It wasnt about BPM but about the soul. As Leo Mas, another mythological guardian of that unrepeatable era, emphasizes: Reducing Balearic to a mere music genre would be limiting, if not misleading. Its better described as a state of mind, a predisposition of the body, mind, and spirit, born from the spontaneous fusion of diverse influences and the ability to experience the present in an imaginative, free-flowing state often amplified by various psychedelic experiences. Chief among them was Ecstasy, which exploded like an empathetic bomb, aligning intentions and energy, dissolving barriers between rhythm and movement, between reality and dream. Beyond Amnesia, other open-air clubs, KU (formerly Club San Rafael), Es Paradis, Pacha, Lolas, and Glorys became the pulsating heart of a movement that celebrated the fusion of music, freedom, and excess. The international jet set mixed seamlessly with the local crowd, breaking down distinctions and barriers. This creative explosion found expression not only in music but also in album covers, fashion, and an obsessive attention to detail. Ibizas nightlife aesthetic became a revolution in itself, with artists like Yves Uro giving the scene a distinctive visual identity through his iconic posters. Ibiza became a cover-worthy dreamscape. And as the scene evolved, some names remained true to the islands original heartbeat: César De Melero, DJ Pippi, Joan Ribas, Jon Sa Trinxa… pioneers and guardians of a sound that continued blending the early forms of House with the lysergic scratches of Acid, giving life to a new chapter in club culture. Then came the magic of chill-out, the suspended dimension of sunsets soundtracked by José Padilla at Café del Mar. A moment when music ceased to be just rhythm and became a source of breath, contemplation, and total immersion. In close, symbiotic contact with nature. Waves of warmth, transcendent sensations of unity, sudden, unstoppable gusts of love, the feeling that Paradise was within reach, just a fingertip away. Then, slowly but inexorably, came the turning point of the new decade. And in the overflowing frenzy of 1992, the introduction of a law requiring clubs to have a roof, altered radically their atmosphere, marking the start of Ibizas metamorphosis. Ibiza began to shed its old skin, and along with it, its beloved children. Clubs evolved into empires, dancefloors became brands, and freedom turned into a luxury. Money rose as the ultimate status symbol, and disproportionate development took over irreversibly. One by one, many of the eras protagonists left the island, unable to recognize themselves in its new face. And yet, beneath the glossy surface of mainstream productions and hundred-euro entry fees to the megaclubs, the Balearic spirit has never truly faded. It still exists. It still resists. Wild and untamed, kicking beneath the surface. Tucked away, protected like a secret bubble. It lives on in the most authentic places, in the hands and records of those who still believe in that sound and energy. You can find it in DJ sets at places like Pikes or Hostal La Torre, at Casa Maca, El Silencio and at The Standard Hotel. It thrives in parties far from the spotlight. Scattered across sunsets reflecting over the sea, in the ocean spray and the lingering magic of another time. This spirit pulses through locations like Benirràs, Salinas, Las Dalias and the San Jordi market, creating moments that resonate with the islands original, untainted essence. How to keep it alive? This question resonated with Daniele Shield Contrini, the founder and owner of Rebirth, who approached Alfredo in 2022 with the idea of compiling Paraíso, an album dedicated to the True Spirit of Ibiza, a collection of tracks emblematic of his musical vision, capturing its authentic essence and keeping it alive today. A musical project that never claimed to provide answers but held the proud intention of sharing and celebrating the heritage of what once was, projecting it toward new horizons. From the very start, the idea was met with great enthusiasm; however, challenges quickly arose in securing licensing rights. The passing of Alfredo on December 24th, 2024, left an irreplaceable void. His loss made the completion of the project even more urgent, and it became a mission supported by the invaluable contributions of many artists who had shared in his musical journey. The album will finally be released in September, featuring an unreleased track by Alfredo, one he had been working on for quite some time. This collection serves as an authentic tribute to a man and a sound that defined an era and continues to inspire the present and future of electronic music.

Download Max Berlin, It’s Immaterial, The Woodentops, Nitzer Ebb, Exotica Maximus, Georgie Red, Elkin & Nelson, Willie Colon, Ketama, Funkapolitan, Mandy Smith, Mr. Fingers, DJ Alfredo, Atlas, The Metaluna Mutant, Voices of Kwahn, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Thrashing Doves, Deep Joy, Raze, Anthony Thomas, Joe Smooth, KC Flightt, Cathy Battistessa, Arian 911, Paco Fernandez, Jose Padilla, Dubtribe Sound System, Acupressure, 808 State, Miro (DK), 51 Days, The Woodleigh Research Facility, Wim Mertens, The Sabres Of Paradise ‘Paraíso. The True Spirit Of Ibiza (selected by DJ Alfredo)’ in MP3, FLAC, and AIFF Formats

Tracklist & Tempos

1. Max Berlin – Elle Et Moi Instrumental Mix, Download MP3

   Electronica | 103 BPM – F Minor | 6:24

2. It’s Immaterial – Driving Away From Home Wicked Weather For Walking, Download MP3

   Indie Dance | 112 BPM – G Minor | 6:58

3. The Woodentops – Why Why Why Leo Mas & Fabrice Balearic Militant Dub, Download MP3

   House | 120 BPM – B Minor | 5:33

4. Nitzer Ebb – Join In The Chant Lies! Instrumental, Download MP3

   Electronica | 121 BPM – Ab Major | 5:23

5. Exotica Maximus – Western Fields Original Mix, Download MP3

   Electronica | 130 BPM – Gb Minor | 4:34

6. Georgie Red – Help The Man Help Yourself Alternative Mix, Download MP3

   Electronica | 85 BPM – B Minor | 5:54

7. Elkin & Nelson – Jibaro enrolle, Download MP3

   Dance / Pop | 107 BPM – A Minor | 6:54

8. Willie Colon – Set Fire To Me Inferno Dub, Download MP3

   Dance / Pop | 117 BPM – B Minor | 6:14

9. Ketama – Domo Arigato Original Mix, Download MP3

   Dance / Pop | 125 BPM – B Major | 2:59

10. Funkapolitan – As The Time Goes By Original Mix, Download MP3

    Indie Dance | 122 BPM – D Minor | 5:52

11. Mandy Smith – I Just Can’t Wait The Cool and Breezy Jazz Version, Download MP3

    Indie Dance | 114 BPM – G Minor | 6:21

12. Mr. Fingers – Mystery Of Love Original Mix, Download MP3

    Deep House | 117 BPM – G Major | 6:42

13. DJ Alfredo – Inspiration 0224 Mix, Download MP3

    House | 121 BPM – E Minor | 5:25

14. Atlas – Compassion Original Mix, Download MP3

    House | 116 BPM – A Minor | 8:21

15. The Metaluna Mutant – Blinky Blue Eyed Sunrise Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 100 BPM – G Major | 8:06

16. Voices of Kwahn – Third Whale Trip Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 100 BPM – G Minor | 7:15

17. Penguin Cafe Orchestra – Perpetuum Mobile Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 83 BPM – C Major | 4:29

18. Thrashing Doves – Je$u$ on the Payroll Unreleased Instrumental Version, Download MP3

    Indie Dance | 100 BPM – D Major | 4:55

19. Deep Joy – Fall Andrew Weatherall Let There Be Drums Mix, Download MP3

    Indie Dance | 109 BPM – F Minor | 6:37

20. Raze – Break 4 Love Extended Mix, Download MP3

    House | 119 BPM – C Minor | 5:24

21. Anthony Thomas, Joe Smooth – Promised Land Original Mix, Download MP3

    House | 125 BPM – E Major | 5:08

22. KC Flightt – Let’s Get Jazzy Dope Dub Mix, Download MP3

    House | Acid | 123 BPM – Ab Major | 4:44

23. Cathy Battistessa, Arian 911, DJ Alfredo – Moral Of The Story Original Mix, Download MP3

    House | 122 BPM – C Major | 5:34

24. Paco Fernandez – Junto Al Mar Original Mix, Download MP3

    Downtempo | 105 BPM – E Minor | 6:38

25. Jose Padilla – Still Waters A Man Called Adam Mix, Download MP3

    Deep House | 118 BPM – C Minor | 7:46

26. Dubtribe Sound System – Sunshine’s Theme Original Mix, Download MP3

    Deep House | 124 BPM – G Minor | 6:51

27. Acupressure – We Are the Future Instrumental Mix, Download MP3

    Deep House | 119 BPM – Bb Major | 5:48

28. 808 State – Pacific State Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 124 BPM – D Major | 5:49

29. Miro (DK) – Sunrise Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 114 BPM – G Major | 6:16

30. 51 Days – Paper Moon Original Mix, Download MP3

    House | 126 BPM – G Minor | 6:37

31. The Woodleigh Research Facility – Borderland Andrew Weatherall Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 121 BPM – C Major | 7:00

32. Wim Mertens – Maximizing The Audience Original Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 128 BPM – C Major | 8:26

33. The Sabres Of Paradise – Smokebelch II Beatless Mix, Download MP3

    Electronica | 128 BPM – G Major | 4:17