"As Your Heart Beats'' consists of 6 tracks covering different parts and aspects of our world including our own psyche. While on tour throughout Europe, Asia and Canada, I was able to talk to a lot of locals about what they love, fear, aspirations, and heavy matters that affect our society today. While certain issues run rampant and are more prolific in certain areas of this world, others can be completely oblivious to them. People face concerns that can only be shaped in certain societies. I wanted to create an album that makes us more curious and aware of what others face. As Your Heart Beats came about when I was listening to a podcast on an Alan Watts lecture during my tour in Poland.

He stated...
"It happens as your heart beats.
You don't do anything about it.
You don't force it to beat.
It does it by itself.
To be so of itself
The more Liberty, love, the more order you'll have."

Ukraine just got tragically hit for the first time when I was there. I watched my Polish friends immediately run to the aid of their neighbour. Within a day, the streets were covered in Ukrainian flags showing their undying support for them. It was a beautiful yet somber experience. A few days later, I flew back to Japan. While they were obviously very concerned with the situation in Ukraine, the country was battling the pandemic completely unmindful of what Poland was going through. This album is just about being fully aware of what is and it all happens as your heart beats.

The Clouds

Nobu

Revolver

Continuum

Think Vast

This is about my new home, Numazu. This is a fisherman's town that is surrounded by beautiful mountains and water. The food here is incredible and if you want the really big city life, you are not too far from Tokyo.I am very fortunate to have met some awesome people since I've moved here. 

Thank you Numazu

Much love
This is for you

The Zu

'Something to Nothing' 
Sometimes when I make a beat, I just grab 4 instruments and see if I can make them a cohesive unit with each other. With each track, I am trying to elevate my understanding of music through other sounds I am not familiar with. This is my new dark, dance number that was originally called ぶどう, which means Grapes hahahaha 
REMASTERED

My Producer/Engineer David Henriques, couldn't pronounce the original name and labeled the track Pi7. I loved what he has done so I decided to keep the name. 

This will be on "The Man with The Kite: REMIXED"
100% of the money raised goes directly to the victims from the Tohoku Crisis in Japan
Please donate on July 26th, 2011 :)

peace and thanks for listening


Jugaad is a Hindi word that refers to a clever, resourceful way of solving problems using limited resources often through improvisation, repurposing, or creative adaptation. In the context of sound and music, Jugaad speaks to a spirit of innovation driven by necessity of nontraditional tools and methods, recording in makeshift environments, and crafting unique sonic experiences with whatever is at hand. It’s about rethinking what music can be when convention is set aside and creativity leads the way.


All songs written by Demsky
Violin on Reminisce by Nanaco Violin
Artwork & design by Hagen Schönfeld
Mixed by Sean Mallion
Mastered by Nobuki Nishiyama

Reminisce

Patterns That Shimmer

Sonar Sunrise

Earth

Pure Honey

Silver Surfer

06.26.2025
NAVARO
Kumamoto

Setlist
Save Your Soul
Travels To The Paper Sun
Continuum
Revolver
Reminisce
Patterns That Shimmer
Earth
Airport

NAVARO - Demsky 25.06.26

I took a trip across Canada by train. It is something I highly recommend to any traveler. It takes you on an unique trip across our massive Country. The biggest portion of this journey was through my own province of Ontario. It was late at night and I was staring outside my window. I was about 18 hours into my trip. I just left my family and friends for a good 2 years and was excited on not knowing what my future has in store for me. I kinda like not knowing what's next and figuring it out as it happens. 
I remember at one point just looking outside into the night and seeing a beautiful lake. The water looked like a huge mirror reflecting the sky above. Right beside it was a little cottage where someone lived. You cannot reach this cabin by car and there was no town close by. The train made a special stop for someone who was actually getting off at this cabin. I was thinking, 'They must live such a peaceful life being surrounded by beauty and wonder'. I wrote this beat shortly after still having that cabin in Northern Ontario on my mind and the people that live in it.

I hope you enjoy my song!

Ontario

At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe and each other, has led us to view the “outside” world and others with hostility. Breaking this taboo can be extremely objectionable in society as a whole yet questioning them will help us grow and understand why they exist in the first place and what we can do to better things. 

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes on 'The Taboo Of All Things'. 

This is an EP of reflection. 

The ambient and weaving formations of the layers in each track are representations of the elements of the environment around us each more beautiful than the next especially when they are interlaced. The rawness and unpredictability of some of the sounds is to show that nothing is ever the same twice. 

This is Toronto-born Demsky’s second solo EP. Now residing in Tokyo, Demsky takes a lot of his inspiration from artists like Tycho, Lemon Jelly and the beat-making, post-rock scenes that he’s heavily involved in supporting Tomy Wealth. 

Art by MSASSYK 

Special thanks to my family, Yoriko, Tomy Wealth, Yuggy, Greg, Yosi, MSASSYK, The Mutant Academy family, and everyone who has kept me inspired and motivated. 

カナダはトロント生まれのDemskyの二枚目のソロEP。
現在 東京住まいのDemskyは、ソロではTycho, Lemon Jelly, などのサウンドメイカーに影響を受けつつ、またTomy Wealthのライブメンバーとしても活躍中。

《EP概要》
人間の軋轢の根底は、我々が自分を勘違いする事に基づいています。
人々は個であり、初めは皆そこから始まります。
外界と繋がっていないそれぞれの人々は、「外」のものを敵として扱ってしまう傾向があります。
この禁忌に対して異を唱える際、世の中からは反発を受けるでしょう。
しかし継続をすれば、この現状の原因は何なのか、どうしたら改善出来るのか、それはしだいに明確となるでしょう。
愛の教え・理解・選択・忍耐・臨機応変・がこのアルバム「世の禁忌」のテーマ、つまりこれは反省のEPです。
各トラックのアンビエンスが織り成すレイヤーはだんだんと変化していきます、それは現状より美しくなる環境変化に希望を込めて。
また、予測不可能な音の変化は、世の出来事は二度と繰り返す事が無いという事を音で表しています。

Arctic Boogie 
It’s All Lemons 
Rise 
Powder 
What Is 
Orenda
credits
releases April 5, 2016 

Drums by Tomy Wealth on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 
Guitar by Greg Vyrostko on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 

All songs written by Demsky 
Mixed and Mastered by Yosi Horikawa

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/a2a155'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

01. Arctic Boogie

At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe and each other, has led us to view the “outside” world and others with hostility. Breaking this taboo can be extremely objectionable in society as a whole yet questioning them will help us grow and understand why they exist in the first place and what we can do to better things. 

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes on 'The Taboo Of All Things'. 

This is an EP of reflection. 

The ambient and weaving formations of the layers in each track are representations of the elements of the environment around us each more beautiful than the next especially when they are interlaced. The rawness and unpredictability of some of the sounds is to show that nothing is ever the same twice. 

This is Toronto-born Demsky’s second solo EP. Now residing in Tokyo, Demsky takes a lot of his inspiration from artists like Tycho, Lemon Jelly and the beat-making, post-rock scenes that he’s heavily involved in supporting Tomy Wealth. 

Art by MSASSYK 

Special thanks to my family, Yoriko, Tomy Wealth, Yuggy, Greg, Yosi, MSASSYK, The Mutant Academy family, and everyone who has kept me inspired and motivated. 

カナダはトロント生まれのDemskyの二枚目のソロEP。
現在 東京住まいのDemskyは、ソロではTycho, Lemon Jelly, などのサウンドメイカーに影響を受けつつ、またTomy Wealthのライブメンバーとしても活躍中。

《EP概要》
人間の軋轢の根底は、我々が自分を勘違いする事に基づいています。
人々は個であり、初めは皆そこから始まります。
外界と繋がっていないそれぞれの人々は、「外」のものを敵として扱ってしまう傾向があります。
この禁忌に対して異を唱える際、世の中からは反発を受けるでしょう。
しかし継続をすれば、この現状の原因は何なのか、どうしたら改善出来るのか、それはしだいに明確となるでしょう。
愛の教え・理解・選択・忍耐・臨機応変・がこのアルバム「世の禁忌」のテーマ、つまりこれは反省のEPです。
各トラックのアンビエンスが織り成すレイヤーはだんだんと変化していきます、それは現状より美しくなる環境変化に希望を込めて。
また、予測不可能な音の変化は、世の出来事は二度と繰り返す事が無いという事を音で表しています。

Arctic Boogie 
It’s All Lemons 
Rise 
Powder 
What Is 
Orenda
credits
releases April 5, 2016 

Drums by Tomy Wealth on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 
Guitar by Greg Vyrostko on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 

All songs written by Demsky 
Mixed and Mastered by Yosi Horikawa

02. It's All Lemons

At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe and each other, has led us to view the “outside” world and others with hostility. Breaking this taboo can be extremely objectionable in society as a whole yet questioning them will help us grow and understand why they exist in the first place and what we can do to better things. 

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes on 'The Taboo Of All Things'. 

This is an EP of reflection. 

The ambient and weaving formations of the layers in each track are representations of the elements of the environment around us each more beautiful than the next especially when they are interlaced. The rawness and unpredictability of some of the sounds is to show that nothing is ever the same twice. 

This is Toronto-born Demsky’s second solo EP. Now residing in Tokyo, Demsky takes a lot of his inspiration from artists like Tycho, Lemon Jelly and the beat-making, post-rock scenes that he’s heavily involved in supporting Tomy Wealth. 

Art by MSASSYK 

Special thanks to my family, Yoriko, Tomy Wealth, Yuggy, Greg, Yosi, MSASSYK, The Mutant Academy family, and everyone who has kept me inspired and motivated. 


Arctic Boogie 
It’s All Lemons 
Rise 
Powder 
What Is 
Orenda
credits
releases April 5, 2016 

Drums by Tomy Wealth on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 
Guitar by Greg Vyrostko on “It’s All Lemons” and “Rise” 

All songs written by Demsky 
Mixed and Mastered by Yosi Horikawa

03. Rise

04. Powder

05. What Is

06. Orenda

I have worked with some amazing people in my lifetime and this is a tribute to them. They are the ones that have helped me grow in ways I never could have imagined. It's amazing how we can flourish and progress by just listening to each other with an open mind and stepping back to get a glimpse into ourselves. 

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes on Community.

私は素晴らしい人と沢山巡り合い、素敵な仲間に囲まれています。私の音楽はその素敵な皆に捧げます。皆のおかげで私は想像以上に成長できました。大切な人と話し合って気持ちを理解し合うことによって人間はこれほど前進できることには、私はいつも感動しています。

ご褒美というのは、これまで大事にしてきた人と一緒に協力してねばり強く頑張った努力の象徴だと思っています。

「Community」のテーマは、～愛、共感、取捨、忍耐、と順応から学ぶ教訓～ です。

credits
releases December 5, 2017 
Producer - Aaron Gaistman at Toronto Sound

December 5, 2017

Community

Golden Theory - describes one man’s path towards trying to achieve his goals and the obstacles he had to endure in order to reach them. 

Written about a good friend of mint who moved to Golden, British Columbia following his dream. 

From the album 'The Man With The Kite'

Golden Theory

Bounce of a Ball – Having had the opportunity to travel to Japan in 2008, Demsky knows it is hard for people to adapt to a culture that they are not used to. This song is a tribute to the great times and fun you can have by exploring areas you never thought you’d be in. The greatest learning experiences happen when you have the capacity to accept and enjoy the surroundings you find yourself wandering in.

From the album 'The Man With The Kite'

Bounce Of A Ball

My buddy Yusuke requested I put this up for him. 
Please enjoy. 

Instrumental from 2005

Let me know if you want to sample it and I'll send you the track :)

peace

Vanderpark - Y=X2

Wrote this during the pandemic. 
It has been a great time to slow down, reflect, and create great things that are important in our lives. This track is just about that. We all have those moments where we immerse ourselves so deeply into something we love that we tend to forget about the things surrounding us. In my case, it was my coffee :)

当たり前の生活が送れない状況の中、生活のペースをスローダウンし、過去を振り返り、創作活動に没頭する日々を過ごしています。この曲はそんな僕の日常そのものです。僕たちは皆、何かに深く深く没頭してしまい、取り巻く物事を忘れがちになってしまう瞬間があります。僕の場合、それは淹れたてのコーヒーでした。

Mix, Live Drums: Szymon Aleksander Piotrowski
http://www.psychosound.pl

Mastering : Hear Candy Mastering
www.hearcandymastering.com

Cover art: MSASSYK
http://msassyk.com/

Cold Coffee

'Tell Me About The World' is Demsky's forthcoming EP. Inspired by Sebastian Junger's book 'Tribe', the EP was made with the intentions of open interpretation. In a world that seems so divided as of late, we should spare a little bit of time on learning the lost art of listening again. I think we can all interpret tracks in a different way. Demsky is looking forward to hearing your take on it. 

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes in Demsky's sound.

Now residing in Tokyo, Toronto-born Demsky takes a lot of his inspiration from the chill instrumental, beat-making music scenes that he’s heavily involved in. He has graced the stage at such festivals as Asagiri Jam (Japan), Zizkovska Noc (Czechia), Tone River Jam (Japan), Come Together Music Festival (Canada), and has played countless tours throughout Europe, Japan and Canada. His music has been featured in various programs such as the Docuseries Descending, and works with numerous YouTubers including Ramen Adventures.

The ambient and weaving formations of the layers in each of Demsky's tracks are representations of the elements of the environment around us, each more beautiful than the next especially when they interlace. The rawness and unpredictability of the sounds is to show that nothing is ever the same twice, which Demsky translates in live sets.

Strut

Ambient Trip-hop Beatmaker

Lessons of love, understanding, choices, perseverance, and adaptability are some of the themes in Demsky's sound.

Hailing from Toronto, Canada and currently based in Tokyo, Demsky stands as a rising beatmaker who has swiftly carved his niche in the global music scene. His ambient and downtempo soundscapes have garnered acclaim, resonating with audiences across Asia  and Europe. From captivating performances at festivals like Wonderfruit (Thailand), Echoes Of Earth (India) , Unkai Natural Camp (Japan), to collaborations with influencers such as Ramen Adventures, Demsky's musical journey is a testament to his cross-cultural influence. Rooted in a passion for cultural exploration and musical fusion, Demsky is recognized as an influential figure in the global music community, promising to connect with enthusiasts worldwide. His artistic endeavors extend beyond the stage, with features in various programs and a notable online presence.

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