This mix was made for Intention 14.5, at Crystal Creek on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Live, improvised djembe drumming was layered on top of this mix. Thematically, the set begins with downtempo psy dub then builds up into bass crescendos.  Psy dub(step) is much calmer than most sub-genres of dubstep, so it matched the summer sunshine vibe of the event. Good times with my beloved community! 

At 59:15, the dub is layered with a more middle eastern sound. Many ladies in our community love dancing to this sub-genre of music, which can be used for bellydancing. The combination of powerful bass plus exotic instruments and voices is awesome. The song Habibi, by David Starfire, goes out to my dear friend Tarek who is on a mission to bring his family out of a war-torn part of the Middle East and into Canada. Hala hala, Habibi.

This was my first performance on the main stage of an event. My goal for Intention 15 is to improve my mixing and record my live performance so that you can hear my drumming too. Thanks to ektoplazm.com for providing a lot of copyleft music for this non-commercial performance.

Praxis Psy Dub Set - Intention 14.5

Elemental Synthesis is a progressive psytrance remix featuring the sonic manifestations of our planet's elemental energies. The tracks were selected for their resonance with the elements of air, water, earth and fire. The journey begins with air, that invisible yet powerful energy that emerges from the ether. It flows into water, a force with dynamic depths and coalescing momentum that crests to a peak then crashes into the shore. There it connects with the earth, a massive power that serves as a platform for the cycles of life and death. On a campfire near the shore burns the element of fire, an incendiary spark capable of inspiring, nurturing or destroying. The synthesis is completed through the energy of the observer, resonating with the elemental energies and the entrancing pulse of the bass.

Elemental Synthesis - Progressive Psytrance Remix by Dave Praxis

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This is the story of a journey to find balance between the forces of light and darkness that exist within all human beings. It features samples from sages like Alan Watts, Ekhart Tolle, and Deepak Chopra, sharing enlightening phrases on the nature of consciousness, mindfulness, dissonance and harmony. The objective is to inspire people to utilize mindfulness, forgive their shadow side and consciously choose to respond to life with love instead of fear. It's about Reunification, a journey through light and darkness to Oneness, both within one's self and with the universal life force.

The set was a performed on New Years Eve in 2016, accompanied by djembe drumming.

Intention 16.0 - Reunification: A Journey Through Light and Darkness

Reunification - A Journey Through Light And Darkness - Dave Praxis

This mix was designed as a psy trance journey, incorporating morning psy and full-on psy as well as thought-provoking samples from sources such as Ekhart Tolle, Waking Life and The Matrix. My goal was to bring the listener into the flow of the present moment through the ebbs and flows of the percussive waves, bringing feelings of connectedness and exhilaration. The mix was accompanied by a live djembe drum performance, and I incorporated nature sounds, such as thunder and lighting, to provide a juxtaposition between the natural and the digital. The bass throbbed on a dance floor that was next to a pond which reflected the brilliant stars overhead. The performance occurred in the beautiful, magical valley known as Crystal Creek on the Sunshine Coast of BC.

Dave Praxis - Into The Vale

In the waves of psychedelic sound, we find the echoes of our primal self, resonating with the universe.

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Sirena is a DJ, promoter, radio show host and dance-floor enthusiast based out of Vancouver, Canada.

Hailing from rural Alberta, Canada, she was introduced to music at an early age with Classical piano instruction. During this time, she developed a fondness for daydreaming; easy for a child to do amongst the backdrop of vast open fields, and seemingly endless skies in the prairies. Finding the nature of Classical training too strict, she joined the percussion section of her school band for the remainder of her studies. 

Sirena's first taste of underground music culture came from the raw energy generated by the DIY punk scene in Edmonton, where she was exposed to acts involving analog electronics with live instruments, further developing her passion for hidden venues and discovering unique, evolving sounds. After relocating to Vancouver to pursue film, Sirena naturally found the like-minded who were participating in the local underground rave scene. After sharing consciousness-expanding experiences on the dance-floor, and now close friends exposing her to their knowledge of DJing, Sirena was compelled to learn to mix herself. 

Her alias Sirena was officially born in 2014, and since then has played a countless number of venues in her city, working closely alongside other artists working hard to promote the beauty of Underground music culture. These years of experience have led her to sharing the stage with artists such as Traumer, Mihai Popoviciu, Bill Patrick, Jay Tripwire, Mayan Nidam, Benny, Claire, and a wide array of talented DJs and producers from different parts of the world that have made their home in Vancouver.

After these years of sonic exploration, her sound can be described mostly as Minimal, yet she can be found playfully mixing within the realms of Deep House, Tech, Microhouse, Progressive, and Psychedelic Techno. With these sounds, her aim is to create a time and space wherein everyone can dive freely into the depths of spirit, dancing as she would if on the other side of the booth.


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"As the cold, blustery days begin to shift and the sun moves north of the equator on its path, let's come together in the spirit of regeneration to celebrate the equinox and the approaching warmth, brightness, and vibrant colours of spring 🌱🌷🐇 We welcome Dave Praxis, a familiar face on the JD dancefloor, for his first performance at Just Dance! Alongside co-resident, Raghunath Khe, the two team-up to create a dynamic and ecstatic soundtrack for this jubilant equinox soiree. Expect choice cuts emanating from all corners of the globe, superb selections from some of our planets most pertinent and talented musicians and producers. Eclectic earth-rooted rhythms, delectable basslines, and gorgeous timbres gracefully fused with the futuristic. An intricate sonic offering creating space for a wide range of movement and expression, and providing ample opportunity for pure dance intensity, reflection, and blissful release."

Reunification - A Journey Through Light And Darkness - Dave Praxis

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