I am beyond excited to be back with my long time collaborator- the JOAT- for another one! You may remember him from "Draw from Within", "Let's Go" and "Elevate". He always brings the fire and this track is no exception. 
We wrote and recorded this during this last summer of 2020. I then spent countless hours working on the production and mix. We are both proud to share with you "Before We Knew". We hope you enjoy it. Feel free to DM for Remix inquiries. 
Your friends,
Andrew aka D.R.U. and Ryan aka the JOAT (@writemoment)

Before We Knew

Before We Knew feat. the JOAT

This is my take on Rachmaninoff's "Prelude in C Sharp Minor". You could call this a remix I guess.. I basically took elements from the original and tried to translate it. 

Music Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKRbIj3cTR4&ab_channel=D.R.U.Sounds

Because of the size of the project.. orchestra, synths, choir, countless instances of Serum.. this took me a very long time to mix. The project file even started stalling, so I used 3 instances of it to make the final edit. I did a video for my youtube channel on it if you're curious. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMwI07IPjfA&ab_channel=MusicTheoryLogic

I hope you enjoy the track! Be sure to check out more of Rachmaninoff if you do. He is one of my favorite composers of all time. (Check out his variation on a Paganini Theme!)

Thank you my friends, I love you all!
D.R.U.

Rachmaninoff x D.R.U. - Prelude in C Sharp Minor

This was a fun collaboration! Unfortunately during the track making, as can happen, the machine died! Shout out to Pretty Bye Bye and his pretty machine that went bye bye. We dodged this computer failure and were able to save the track. I hope you enjoy it! This one is a vibe.

If you are curious about the track production, I dropped a video on my youtube - "Music Theory Logic". Happy Release Day my friends!

https://youtu.be/LLZ4gYqIyn4

Support Pretty Bye Bye! @pbyebye
Listen to Preston's band "Lords of the Satellite"

Lyrics: 
Time seems to slip away
It runs it's course and is never here to stay,
But stay safe and you'll surely miss- 
Friends and Places with the Power of Bliss

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D.R.U. x Pretty Bye Bye - Power Of Bliss feat. Preston Dill

"It’s a dangerous game, thinking you can do no wrong,
You’re the angel of blame, and I just play along,
Letting time seep away, idolizing you for so long,
I’ve got nothing to say, your gravity is too strong.

God woke up in a cold cold sweat, ‘Cause no one clued him in,
Honey I have no regrets, it’s you I’m worshipping.
We woke God up ‘cause we loved too hard, and he didn’t expect it,
I prayed to you and gave my heart, and you reveled in the sins.

You wear wrath as a cape, and you wield a sharpened wit,
You love like you hate, you love like a bad trip,
Letting time seep away, idolizing you for so long,
I’ve got nothing to say, your gravity is too strong.

God woke up in a cold cold sweat, ‘Cause no one clued him in
But honey I have no regrets, it’s you I’m worshipping.
We woke God up ‘cause we loved too hard, and he didn’t expect it,
I prayed to you and gave my heart, and you reveled in the sins."

<3,

D.R.U. and Pip Lewis

Check out @pip-lewis-music

Photo by Lucy from Pexels

Stream It

Reveled In The Sins Feat. Pip Lewis, by D.R.U.

Released on all streaming platforms Nov 1, 2022. Thank you for stopping by! 

Support Bailey!
https://soundcloud.com/bailey-jehl

Go through the project file with me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pFWzRTQLPI&t=72s&ab_channel=MusicTheoryLogic

Lyrics:
"Staring at my phone
Another picture came up in the roll of your face
And I just lost track
My mind took me back again

To that night we had
I still remember my heart beating fast
As you pulled me closer to your chest
I wanna go back to the beginning

Every day that goes by I think about you
They say that time heals all wounds but I don't know if that's true
Cuz the second that I wake up without you
It gets harder to move, harder to move

Getting tired of acting like I'm ok
Wish that I could take back all the words I said
I thought I wanted something new
But without you I don't know what to do

I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do

I keep flashing back to all the memories that we had
And each place that I go to, yea I see you everywhere around me
I wonder where you are, cuz you have never felt so damn far
And I can't shake it off when I'm so used to having you right here beside me

Every day that goes by I think about you
They say that time heals all wounds but I don't know if that's true
Cuz the second that I wake up without you
It gets harder to move, harder to move

Getting tired of acting like I'm ok
Wish that I could take back all the words I said
I thought I wanted something new
But without you I don't know what to do

I don't know what to do
I don't know what to do

Getting tired of acting like I'm ok, wish that I could take back
I don't know what to do
I thought I wanted something new, but without you
I don't know what to do"

IDK what to do feat. Bailey Jehl

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IDK what to do Feat. Bailey Jehl

Thank you to all the amazing artists who took the time to remix our song! Be sure to go check out all of their own originals and follow them on whichever social media you use. Happy New Year and here is to 2023! <3



Find Pretty Bye Bye:
@pbyebye
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DGZkDppXbBv4NOP2oMfxZ?si=-ymAlkHCS-qN9Oav6ktHWA
www.instagram.com/prettybyebyemusic

Find Saulz:
@saulz_music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wf7Cd2qE8zvd06qtSsarc?si=ewiZXsR4Q72wWBVBpMNAew
www.instagram.com/saulz.music/

Find Rydn:
@rydnmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fF3icD1BytoE7vNncKGRw?si=zj00ivlqRJepRq8-qwT_JQ
www.instagram.com/rydnmusic/

Find Nate Tait:
@natetait
https://open.spotify.com/artist/29JXS6u02VkvMpTTUE0ltt?si=tG-DmqVKRx-OYi9OaoQnkA
www.instagram.com/natetaitmusic/

Find Pip Lewis:
@pip-lewis-music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WjHNquK5hrPlpjzX3LEx2?si=4mQlNzVCRa6K1tS0mQctAw
www.instagram.com/piplewismusic/

Lyrics:
"It’s a dangerous game, thinking you can do no wrong,
You’re the angel of blame, and I just play along,
Letting time seep away, idolizing you for so long,
I’ve got nothing to say, your gravity is too strong.

God woke up in a cold cold sweat, ‘Cause no one clued him in,
Honey I have no regrets, it’s you I’m worshipping.
We woke God up ‘cause we loved too hard, and he didn’t expect it,
I prayed to you and gave my heart, and you reveled in the sins.

You wear wrath as a cape, and you wield a sharpened wit,
You love like you hate, you love like a bad trip,
Letting time seep away, idolizing you for so long,
I’ve got nothing to say, your gravity is too strong.

God woke up in a cold cold sweat, ‘Cause no one clued him in
But honey I have no regrets, it’s you I’m worshipping.
We woke God up ‘cause we loved too hard, and he didn’t expect it,
I prayed to you and gave my heart, and you reveled in the sins."

<3,

D.R.U. and Pip Lewis

Photo by Lucy from Pexels

Nait Tait REMIX

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Reveled In The Sins Feat. Pip Lewis (Nate Tait REMIX)

2023 Edit

Reveled In The Sins Feat. Pip Lewis  REMIX (2023 edit)

Saulx & Rydn REMIX

Revealed In The Sins feat. Pip Lewis (Saulz & Rydn REMIX)

Pretty Bye Bye REMIX

Reveled In The Sins Feat. Pip Lewis (Pretty Bye Bye REMIX)

When I first heard this song, I instantly thought about doing a remix. I tried to preserve many aspects of the original,while adding electronic elements that make it perfect for the modern club atmosphere- and of course a drop indicative of my style.  I hope you like it! If you do, be sure to check out more Christina Perri! As for me, it is only the beginning.

Mixed with the help of my mentor, Mark Suhonen. 

"Human" by Christina Perri, D.R.U. REMIX

I had a great time doing this remix! Shoutout to Pip for writing a killer song and to @saulz_music for mastering it! 

Lyrics:
"Valentines is round the corner
It's a money based affair
Still somehow I'd feel warmer
If I had someone there

I wish someone would break my heart just so I could feel something
Then I'd make it into art and friends would relate to it

All the songs on the radio are all about love
What about those of us who have no one

All the songs on the radio are all about love
What about those of us who have no one

I know I'm worth somebody's time
After nineteen years you get tired
Of all the songs on the radio about love
So this one's not

I'd love to trust somebody like a tree's trust in the ground
Or hold somebody close to me like air holds onto sound
I know I'm supposed to feel ashamed of loneliness at heart
But I just can't bring myself to blame me for feeling lack of love

All the songs on the radio are all about love
What about those of us who have no one

All the songs on the radio are all about love
What about those of us who have no one"

Cheers to music, any support you show is greatly appreciated!
Your friend,
D.R.U.

All The Songs On The Radio by Pip Lewis (D.R.U. Remix)

I have been holding on to this one for a while, but since I'm stacking tracks up these days, I figured theres no time like now. This will be the first song off my upcoming EP. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

D.R.U. 

Mixed with the help of my mentor Mark Suhonen

free EP

Night Owls

Here is track 2 from my debut EP. Music video to follow soon- stay tuned. Thanks to everyone for helping me get this far! And a special thanks to Preston for laying down some awesome vocals, and to @TANKONITEOUS for making a dope graphic as always. And thank you to @marksuhonenproduction for helping me with the mix, and for constantly leading me in the right direction. I hope it brings some energy into your weekend, REAWAKE. 

Cheers,

D.R.U. 

Free EP 

Reawake, by D.R.U. featuring Preston Dill

As promised, here is the next track from the EP. This one is instrumental, then I will be back with featured vocalists for the rest. I hope you it!

Your friend,
D.R.U. 

Liftoff

Here is my remix for the Write Your Future contest, and my attempt at performing it. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you to Rodrigo for loaning me his APC40, for enough time to figure this crazy thing out, to Mark Suhonen for his mixing guidance, and to Cory Oliver for filming and editing the video. Check out the video and help me in the contest here and get a FREE DOWNLOAD:

https://wavo.me/dimmakrecs/dirtyphonics-write-your-future-competition-1/12th_planet_dirtyphonics_freefall_d_r_u_remix_13302824454010000

And yes :) thats me

12th Planet & Dirtyphonics- Freefall, D.R.U. REMIX

Viva tu vida, haz lo que quiera. 
Live your life, do what you want.

Cheers,

D.R.U. 

PS- For those of you who know what this means, I wrote the verse out of the grid bc the original wasn't to a strict bpm.. I looked at it as a challenge. Its not quite perfect, but neither is life :)

Free download

"Vivir Mi Vida", by Marc Anthony,  D.R.U. REMIX

Here is track 4 from my debut EP. This one features a fellow San Diegan, and a musician who I have looked up to for years, Mr. Stevie Harris. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO HERE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENLmGM7IboE

Thank you for your support!! 
it means the world <3,
D.R.U.

Written by D.R.U. and Stevie Harris
Mixed by Mark Suhonen

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Sway, feat. Stevie Harris

After a long wait I finally can share this with all of you! And better yet its a FREE DOWNLOAD. 

Cheers everyone,

Andrew 

Thank you to Fish Scales of Nappy Roots for granting me this dope opportunity! Check out and support the Nappy Roots and the 40 Akerz project here:
https://soundcloud.com/keepitnappy/sets/the-40-akerz-project

As always, shoutout to @marksuhonenproduction for his mix guidance and aid. 

Free Download

Doesn't Matter, By The Nappy Roots, D.R.U. REMIX (RAISE UP)

Can't believe we did it- hit 1k followers today. As promised, here is my next original, along with a free download.  I am working on a second version of this song, so consider this an early edit. Enjoy. For those rappers out there I invite you to spit a flow on it and put it up. Maybe I will drop your version in my next set. 

Cheers, 

D.R.U. 

West We Rock

I draw from within, where ya been??

Cheers,

D.R.U. and the JOAT

@writemoment
www.facebook.com/drusounds
www.facebook.com/The-JOAT-141602229496/?fref=ts

Draw From Within Feat. The JOAT By D.R.U.

Here is the second track off of my second EP. This time featuring my homie @writemoment, also known as the JOAT (jack of all trades). This is our second track together, one I have been working on for a few years. I hope you LOVE IT! Grab a free download from yours truly.

Cheers,

D.R.U. 

Let's Go feat. the JOAT

Here is the fourth track off of my latest EP. This one features @shellshockmusic on guitar and drums, and the keys wizard Mario on piano. We hope you enjoy this one along with a free download!

Cheers,

D.R.U. 



The Challenge feat. Shell Shock & PianoManMario

I'm super excited to share this one with you! This is my rendition aka remix of a song by @honeyribar. If you like this, then be sure to check out the original and her other music! Once again, it means so much to me that you checked it out. 

Cheers,

D.R.U. 

Find Honey on other socials: 

www.facebook.com/honeyribar
www.youtube.com/honeyribar
insta,vine,twitter- @honeyribar 
snap- honey Ribar
www.soundcloud.com/honeyribar



Rumors, by Honey Ribar (D.R.U. REMIX)

Decided to try my hand at some future bass.. I had extra fun programming that synth-guitar solo. I was trying to make it sound like some sort of alien band rocking a future arena. I hope you enjoy it. 

Cheers from your homie,

D.R.U.

Florid, by D.R.U.

Here is my latest with @illogic614.  This one has been a long time in the works, and I am super proud to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it!

Cheers,

D.R.U. & Illogic

Support Illogic:
https://www.facebook.com/Illogicmusic/
https://soundcloud.com/illogic614
https://www.instagram.com/illogic614/
https://twitter.com/Illogic614

Find me here:
www.twitter.com/dru_sounds
www.facebook.com/drusounds
www.instagram.com/d.r.u.sounds
www.youtube.com/drusounds

"Dream Castle" Feat. Illogic, By D.R.U.

Here is "I Don't Know". Preston and I worked on vocals, but we ended up liking the chops more.. We have a new one with full vocals on the way as well. I hope you enjoy it! As always, showing it around to friends or in a set is much appreciated. Thank you team. Dope graphic is by Alex McWherter aka @tankuss

Your friend,

D.R.U.
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www.twitter.com/dru_sounds
www.instagram.com/d.r.u.sounds
www.soundcloud.com/drusounds

I Don't Know, by D.R.U.

I tried to incorporate some of my drum n bass influences into this future bass meets dubstep track. Everything is original- no samples (other than one-hits), no midi packs, no preset packs. Even no uncredited producers involved. 

Keep it 100,

D.R.U.

The Skies, by D.R.U.

I hope you enjoy my latest. I've always loved Alan Watts, and am excited to put some music behind him. Grab a free download, and vibe out!

Cheers,

D.R.U.

dope artwork done by @tankuss

Forget the Money (feat. Alan Watts), by D.R.U.

I wrote this with my great friend and former bandmate, Dylan Streshly. Some of the best times of my life so far were with Counterpoint Culture-that former band. The song features me on guitar and him on bass, just like the good ole days. A lot of the guitar stuff, the delay and harmony, is heavily influenced by my hero Buckethead. We brought some wise words from Les Brown in, and blended it into a futurebass/rock fusion. I hope you like it. Grab a free download, show your friends, and help us keep independent music alive. No ghostproduction or hidden writers here- eventually it may be a standard. Til then, I'll keep dreaming- Day in Day out

Cheers from the homie,

D.R.U.

Lyrics- Les Brown
Music- Dylan Streshly and D.R.U.
Album Art- @davidandtheapocalypse

Day In Day Out Feat. Streshly & Les Brown, by D.R.U.

Its never perfect but I try to Feel Good About It. I hope this helps you do the same. Party on and stay safe.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hXmGN22MFqyjPHh92MX0I?si=99FQRuu3RrOz8ESZM841lg

Cheers,

D.R.U.


Dope Graphic by @tankuss

Feel Good About It

Feel Good About It, by D.R.U.

I went in on this one. Bringing my love for ripping on the guitar with my love for heavy af dubstep. Hope you headbangers enjoy! Shoutout to my hero Buckethead for the years of inspiration. If you know then you know.

Features Dylan Streshly on Bass, myself on guitar.
Original artork by Alex McWherter, adapted for socials by the homie and lil bro @davidandtheapocalypse.

Mind Expansion

I've been excited to share this for a long time! Features original guitar as well as my usual synth design. The vocal chop was made from a vocal I had for a long time. I figured why not let the world have it. Grab a free download. Show your squad. As always, thank you for the support! 

Your friend,
D.R.U.

Echoes, by D.R.U.

Hello friends,

Nic Cage and I have a new track for you! Another collaboration, this one features a custom vocal I made with a text to speech program. Nic Cage, formerly known as Entrophy, went in with his trap vibes on this one. I hope you enjoy it. Anyone looking to remix it hit me up!

Cheers,
D.R.U.

Visualizer for the track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuZQVHcq_M

Support Entrophy/Nic Cage
@entrophymusic
www.instagram.com/seriousjoe

Find me:
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www.facebook.com/DRUSOUNDS/
www.youtube.com/drusounds
www.instagram.com/drusounds/
twitter.com/dru_sounds

Greed, by D.R.U. & Nic Cage

I'm D.R.U. its nice to meet u! <3

EP #1 free download-
http://bit.ly/1KOtMO5

EP #2 free download-
http://bit.ly/2GObzUW


reach me at drusound@gmail.com

Find my Music Theory Text
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Electronic-Producers-Andrew-Krause/dp/154394339X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534876339&sr=8-2&keywords=music+theory+for+electronic+producers

Find my tutorial vidoes:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAq5xv7N8bIZADl26HMFAQ

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