My debut track after deciding to pursue my passion for music and performing at 40 years old.

For Support: https://fotos-sounds.bandcamp.com/track/the-journey-extended

To be able to reach this point, a mindset change needed to happen, a mindset free from fear to become who I am meant to be.

This track had around 80 different versions before my shift in mindset.

After my decision, I was forced to recreate it from scratch as my previous laptop was stolen (yup the universe at it's finest)

Now, this version was created with a "Free State" mindset, just sounds that were decided by my core (instincts)

This is "The Journey", where I mute all fears to become who I am meant to be and never look back.

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The Journey (Debut) (Free Download)

It was a lot of fun jamming with my boi Ced. It's been so long since we've been trying to do this, so we're happy its done :)

We weren't quite sure what vibe to do, so we started by selecting one track each, then it turned out to be a "Deep House" with "Dub" influences.

I jammed a bit with my guitar, still trying to find the good balance between adding layers and not really changing the vibe the track was intended to have. Practice makes perfect ;)

Hope you enjoy it and any feedback is always appreciated :)

FYS 002 . Deep House (Dub) . Fotos B2B Ced Ullberg @Home Session

"Fear is disguised in our mind, making decisions for us if we are not aware. We need to expose those fears then face them with courage. This is the only way we can "free our minds" and become who we are meant to be."

Download and Support ❤️ https://fotos-sounds.bandcamp.com/track/fear-original-mix

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01JNpTFLpiDQsFbsRJiaIM

This track was produced with (((stereo))) in mind.

Techno is a genre that I fell in love with because of its raw energy, especially at (((stereo))) with their crisp sound system.

I was aiming for a groovy and dark vibe, with a touch of guitar.

Spoken Words:
Fear hides behind every shadow
Expose the darkness to light
Face them, be relentless
Transform your mind into light

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Fear (Original Mix)

When you “Free Your Mind”, everything changes, how you think, act, say and feel. This has a collateral effect of a lot of aspects of your life, from relationships, loved ones, and career. It’s vital that you keep doing what you need to do, as long as you have good intentions and not harm people. I believe when your mind is free, you can feel true happiness and unleash your true potential.

This track is special as I decided to do my best in following my instincts. My only constraints were that I can play it at my opening set at Atmos (https://atmosfest.com/) and has an Organic House vibe.

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Collateral Effect (Original Mix)

Original Track: https://www.beatport.com/track/vayu/8789102
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_geFgbKmaZI

As Kora was the surprise guest at the Front Republic Festival, playing on the same stage as Davian and me, I wanted to show my appreciation for his talent by jamming to one of his masterpieces.

Started as a fan, now a friend, he definitely inspired me to develop my own sound with his unique style.

FR 2024: https://www.facebook.com/events/2352024141661528

LGJ 005 . Kora (CA) - Vayu (Original Mix) . Live Guitar Jam

My 3 hrs recorded set with live guitar at Atmos Fest . Burning Sun (https://atmosfest.com/)

What an experience it was, from playing 3 tracks I produced, one of which was unreleased, to taking people on a diverse journey throughout the set.

My highlight was when Victor Rodrigez encouraged me to go on top of speakers to play the guitar, and with no hesitation I did it cause I was manifesting this moment (always grateful for him).

Now the fun part was when I had to transition from a psy-trance track :) loved the challenge and I even jammed with my guitar to the track before I started, and I have to admit, it was fun :)

The festival was on point, from people, music, location and just overall vibes. 

Hope you enjoy this journey.

Fotos . Atmos Fest - Burning Sun . 2024 (3hrs Set with Live Guitar)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-wXm6wJutw

My 1st remix and I could't be happier with it. 

When I 1st came across Playing God by Polyphia, it was just beautiful. I was amazed by Tim Henson's skills (lead guitarist). 

The way he navigates the guitar to create such unique and beautiful sounds is something I haven't witness since I discovered Steve Vai long time ago.

This is a tribute to their amazing talent and redefining the boundaries of guitar playing.

The message is about the positive impact of pushing your boundaries and getting out of your comfort zone.

Original Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSBBEDAGOTc

Playing God - Polyphia (Fotos Remix)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sC3Kvvh5sLY

1st set to be recorded in Dahab. Didn't expect to record in a hotel balcony but the vibe was really calling for it.

I always connected with this sound: organic, deep and emotional melodies. I will definitely produce a track with such sounds at one point as Jan Blomqvist is one of my top inspirations for this kind of sound.

FYS 012 . Organic House w/ Live Guitar

Behind the Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD4UfEtKUV-

My last Jam after spending almost a month in Dahab. I believe this sound was inspired by my surroundings, from beach, mountains, sun and zen.

#Freeyourmind #freeyoursound #house #liveguitarjam #groove

Restless (House) | Free Download

Adam Husa recommended to start with the guitar and let the rest flow and this track was inspired by this method. I used various inspirations and started jamming until I liked a certain riff. From there the entire track was built. Love the outcome.

Blossom (Deep Groovy) | Free Download.

Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3UUTrq4ou

1 of 3 for the week. It's interesting how this track came out as I didn't even have any reference track and I just started with a Synth which I later removed lol

I guess I just came up with a new process :)

Echo (Deep Melodic) | Free Download.

Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE7YAhCKEd9/

2 out of 3 for the week. Used the same process as the previous where I used a synth as a reference then removed.

It was supposed to be a dancy house track but I guess it was not meant to be lol

Closer (Downtempo Deep) | Free Download

Solo Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFiq73XuJ_0/

Another track were I started from scratch with just a clean guitar sound. I don't I used the original riff, but it lead the way. I'm working on incorporating more dub elements and groove.

Resonant (Deep Dub House) | Free Download.

Solo Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFlf70wKt8y/

This is the closest I produced where I can see the fusion of rock influences and current electronic ones.

The riff is definitely inspired by those good old days.

I really like this one as it has as well some Muse (huge fan) arp influence and those harsh distortion sounds.

Purpose (Organic House) | Free Download

Solo Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFtZzMNq80Q/

I like how this one turned out. Again with no reference track and not even a genre in mind, I just decided on a higher bpm (128) and the Am scale.

I started jamming with a clean sound rhythm, then the bassline, and everything else just flowed.

Stark (Minimal Tech) | Free Download

YouTube: https://youtu.be/jSckWUFw-68

Deep and Groovy vibes with Dub and Minimal elements recorded at the Jeddah F1 Circuit in Saudi.

The timing and weather couldn't have been better. Captured the sunset at it's finest hour.

00:00 - JRynecki, Don't Book Me - Creative Mind (Original Mix)
05:30 - Aava, Panik Pop - Sibiu (Original Mix)
09:30 - Reto Erni - Floats (Original Mix)
14:30 - Cali Lanauze - I Was Never There (Original Mix)
18:40 - Butane, Riko Forinson - Little Helper 422-2 (Original Mix)
22:30 - Reto Erni - Different Things (Original Mix)
27:00 - Pornbugs, Sascha Dive - Modern Love Affair (Mihai Popoviciu Remix)
31:30 - Dip - Deep Space (Original Mix)
36:00 - Oliver Schories - Keep On (Original Mix)
39:30 - Camiel Daamen - Special Dub (Original Mix)
43:30 - Camiel Daamen - Una Más (Ojala Remix)
47:00 - Damian Cotto, Marcos Calegari - Reflections (Original Mix)
51:00 - Robert Owens, Rio Tashan - Live It Up (Instrumental)
54:30 - Dave Hard - Une Nuit (Original Mix)

FYS 015 . Deep Dub House

Solo Reel:

This started with a riff that was part of my guitar practice. I wanted to experiment with some blues vibes. So there is a few blues notes in there.

It's interesting that it took a more heavy deep vibe, and of course always groovy.

Void (Deep Groovy) | Free Download

Solo Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGs9H-Nqay_/
Creative Process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGsk6agqaDD/

This track is another one where I find a lot of my rock influence was playing a part.

This one started with a guitar rhythm that was later removed and a bassline created with the keyboard instead of the guitar.

Evolve (Deep House) | Free Download

Solo Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHCLg-FqMeh/
Creative Process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHCGZuNKL0n/

This might be the one I struggled the most to finish. I didn't take any guitar part of the original jam. I did add at the end one of the main melodies yet after all the other leads were added. I just reunited with my mini keyboard so a lot of the melodies were recorded midi.

I didn't give up on it and I finally reached a point where I do like it.

Vortex (Deep House) | Free Download

Live: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHTX2RAKCaL/
Creative Process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHTXNthK9qq/

1st track with my own vocals thanks to my mentors Husa and Zeyada's push for me to explore this side, as well as they suggested to incorporate live guitar riffs throughout the track and not just at the dedicated solo part, which I really like.

I really enjoyed the challenge especially after my traumatic experience when I was really young as the lead singer and I bombed the vocals on stage lol (Still remember it as if it was yesterday)

Lyrics:
Feel the sounds
Walking through the waves and fight alone
Whatever happens
It would get me close
Closer to who I am 

Call me up
Calm me down then you lift me up  
Do you care to find me whole again 
Or alone again

Alone (Organic House) | Free Download

Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgdtHvqkiH/
Creative Process: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHgJuBcKtFa/

Another track with vocals. It kinda went the same direction as the previous one, but I did add deeper PADs (Jan Blomqvist vibes) and changed a bit how I play the guitar solos. 

I definitely struggled a bit with the vocals as I wanted to go in a different direction, using more a deeper voice, kinda in between spoken words and singing. I finally reached a point where I like how it sounds :)

Lyrics:
Feeling good, feeling all the life that I have dreamt
Let me go, where my heart leads without a trace

Taking time, I find my way with every turn
Every move takes me closer to my flame

Flame (Organic House) | Free Download

YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGwyfuAlHGI

Recorded at the 1st edition of Nounette Bistro coffee party in Dahab.

The crowd was definitely the highlight of the day, the energy was fire.

Until next time cause this will not be the last of such events.

Tracklist:
Pablo Bolivar & Nhar - Bevelle (Original Mix)
Ilias Katelanos - Sud (Molac Remix)
M.O.S. - You Now (Tuba Twooz Remix)
Kokiyo - Walking on Water (Original Mix)
Erdi Irmak - Lacuna (Rework)
Fotos - ID (Unreleased)
HAFT - Morning Lights (Original Mix)
Gorber - In Orbit (Original Mix)
Reto Erni - Closer (Original Mix)
Steve Bug, Hervé Solar - Eventualities (Original Mix)
Camiel Daamen - Una Más (Ojala Remix)
Reto Erni - Different Things (Original Mix)
Sebastien Leger - KissShower (Original Mix)
Maxi Degrassi - No Drama Dance (Original Mix)

FS 016 . Downtempo > Deep House

Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIfRl23IEDr/

Finally another one out in the wild. This one was inspired by a little jam I had while waiting for my shrimp sandwich in Dahab. I was aiming to use the exact vocal line but eventually it took another direction but I kept the chord progression with a minor change.

Lyrics:
Sleeping through the storm  
I'm not afraid
Running down the hall
Screaming

Caught me after dark
Nearly out of breath
Time was running out
I'm Dreaming

Just leave… cause I’m not Forgotten

Forgotten (Deep House) | Free Download

Live Solo: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DItmcpXqEM9/

This track started from a piano riff not by design, so it’s interesting as an alternative creative process.

Vocals remains a challenge, but I realized the best approach is to record several times and extract the best part of each recording.

Lyrics:
Rise up
As you need to
Let it all flow
As long as its you

Move on
Cause you choose to
Keep it all true
As the one who stops will just disappear

Rise (Deep House) | Free Download

Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJE-dNvKSKP/

This track was a real challenge as I experimented with Neural's Archetype: Tim Henson X guitar plugin. Vocals were tricky, some lines flowed naturally, but others took several takes to nail the desired tone and emotion.

It all started with a late-night jam session, where I connected with the guitar riff. From there, I layered everything around it, letting the vibe guide the process.

This message is about how good the feeling of escaping reality is until it consumed you. Then you heal and reconnect with yourself to be the one you are meant to be.

New Lyrcis
The high, the feel, the sound  
The ease to fill the void
It’s another day
It’s another play

The lies I cannot hide
The moments feel so fine
I will heal the one
I will be the one

Previous version:
The message behind this track is about love and growth. We often project what we want in a partner, chasing the idea of “the one.” But I believe in growing in love, not love at first sight. Find someone willing to walk the path with you, or work on yourself, and the universe will connect you when the time’s right.

Old Lyrics
I don’t want to wait for the one
As it’s easy to check the rest

And I don’t want to end by myself
So I’ll hold on to lies I create

And I keep chasing moments to tell
As I miss these lines of my tales

But I just need to embrace myself 
As it’s then when I’ll meet the one

One (Deep House) | Free Download

Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJoHKd8qCUN/

This one has lots of new factors:

The unexpected vocals by my boi Omar. Started as a hang out and I asked him to give singing a shot, and he impressed. Part of our convo is in the track as well 😁

Jammed with other guitar effects, which I was kinda doing at the start of my Jam sessions, then I stopped, not sure why, but now it’s back.

The sound took a different direction, not sure what inspired it, but the intention was there.

Last but not least, the flower themed shirt, never thought I would perform with one, but it’s my mom’s gift ❤️ and goes with the ⚫️ and ⚪️ branding, so voila.

The message is about how we sometimes we don’t say what needs to be said to someone we care about cause we’re scared to hurt them or scared to be judged.

#freeyourmind #deephouse #organichouse #newmusic #guitarsolo

Fotos feat. Omar A. - Tell (Organic House) | Free Download

Reel:

With this track, I was aiming to make it more "dancy", so I started with a groovy sample bassline from splice as an inspiration, but then I replaced it with my own.

I try as much as I can not to use samples for the main melodic elements (bass, synth, etc..) just because I feel like by doing so, it will help me find my sound in the long term.

The message is about sometimes following your instincts will require you to take some risks, which kinda makes life interesting.

Lyrics:
Forget the fame
Forget the high 

The sun, will rise, above

Connect the name
Connect the signs

Life, is worth, the flight

Ill risk it all
Ill risk it all

I’ll fly 

Ill risk it all
Ill risk it all

I won’t Hide

Fotos - Fly (Deep Dub House) | Free Download

4 HRS Set at the V Spot

YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5VJ-SVTKPU

Recorded with the epic Beach Monkey (https://www.instagram.com/beachmonkeyz/) crew on a boat in Gouna. It was the perfect day: amazing weather, scenery and people. 

It was a spontaneous set, had to evaluate the crowd and environment and I was happy with the track selection:

Nathan Katz - Dreamland (Original Mix)
Nicolas Soria - Puchaki (Original Mix)
Erdi Irmak - The Sun (Serious Dancers Remix)
D.M.P - Something New (Lafreq Remix)
Jim Rider - The One That Got Away (Original Mix)
Morning Elegance - Fuego (Original Mix)
Alej Ch - New Me (Original Mix)
Joca - Falling For Myself (Return to Saturn Remix)
Nathan Katz - Moonlight (Original Mix)
Petros Odin, Anastasia Nati - Have It All (Dreamteller Remix)
Peshta Gora - Aria (Extended Mix)

FS 018 . Organic House

@moste

Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/fotos.sounds/
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Reel:

Our 1st of many collabs. With this one we totally went with the flow, no planning, and the outcome was a Jan Blomqvist inspired sound. It made sense as both of us dig his sound.

We have as well a another guest who isn't aware that he is. This is a tribute to Rick Ruben who has inspired the confidence in trusting our taste. I would highly recommend his book "The Creative Act"

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60965426-the-creative-act

We're All Creators (Demo)

Growing up, I dreamed of shredding a guitar solo on stage like Slash in November Rain. Then I discovered electronic music and everything changed. The vast range of sounds and their ability to take us on a unique journey pulled me in. 

After DJin for a while, the urge to play the guitar came back stronger than ever, and that's when I decided to explore the fusion of my rock roots with electronic sounds.

Started as a hobby, I decided at 40 to embark on this journey where I can be myself and express my creative freedom.

A mindset shift needed to happen. A mindset free from fear.

My mission is to inspire people to find courage to be whom they are meant be

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