"Resilient Echoes: A Journey Through Shadows and Light" is a DJ mix/soundscape that encapsulates the emotional rollercoaster of overcoming grief and the profound process of reflecting on life.

This mix serves as a poignant expression of the raw emotions experienced during times of loss and the subsequent journey towards healing and self-discovery. I put it together to serve as a therapeutic medium. It acts as a guiding light, encouraging introspection, self-reflection, and ultimately, the discovery of inner strength and resilience. It serves as a reminder that even amidst the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope and the potential for growth.

This mix is the result of my journey overcoming the loss of my brother last June. I started making it in times of darkness, as a means to express my emotions, and it grew over time into its current form. I never made it with the intention of anyone else hearing it, but somehow felt compelled to let others do so now.

As a DJ this is a how I tell a story, of loss and life, told the way I feel comfortable telling.

This is best experienced being present, in a quiet place, with headphones

Resilient Echoes: A Journey Through Shadows and Light

A veteran of the Sydney dance music scene, DJ YoungJase was a name synonymous with Sydney club culture in the 90's and early 00's. Having crafted his skills in the days of acid house in the late 80's, Young Jase began his DJ internship in the early 90's rave days, creating a name for himself with a diverse mix of house/ techno. By the mid nineties Jase could be found at nearly every club and party in Sydney, and a regular fixture a legendary events such as Love, Film Flam, Fuzzy presents. & Tweekin'. Always pushing new sounds he was a key figure in the progressive house boom in the late 90's, and had developed a following as a unique risk taking DJ. He has supported many top international DJs including; Sasha, John Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Henry Saiz & Basement Jaxx to name a few. 

In the mid 90's he fell in love with Drum N Bass, and, under the moniker DJ Pappa Jase, was the resident & co founder of the legendary Sydney drum n bass night "BassCode". The club was instrumental in shaping the drum n bass scene as it is today, and Pappa Jase was a pioneer of the genre known today as 'liquid drum n bass', supporting the like of Roni Size, LTJ Bukem, Marcus Intalex(RIP) & Seba.

Young Jase had semi retired by 2008, however still DJs under the moniker JYSN, and hosts a regular podcast "Earthtones"  focusing on the deep organic ethereal house sounds, in the vibe of All Day I Dream, The Soundgarden, Nordic Voyage etc.

Music is life. Always

Resilient Echoes: A Journey Through Shadows and Light

JYSN aka YoungJase