Deep Down

Deep Down (Josh Gabriel Remix)

Originally from Chicagoland area. Dj'd semi-professionally from 1990-2000 on Technics 1200's etc. My medical career put a pause on my passion for Dj'ing. 

Returned to Dj'ing 2021. My history and wide range in taste of music is reflected in my mixes and playlists.

Tranced Progressive Techno

*** All Mixes Recorded Live***

Historian, librarian, & archeologist of electronic music digging, cataloging, & keeping the past alive. 

Karma Electra produces eclectic and genre bending journeys that melt your mind.

LJ Bechtel's life story is a testament to the transformative power of poetry amidst adversity. With a Master's in Education from the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas, Bechtel embarked on a professional path in teaching, project management, and customer success, setting aside his early passion for poetry. However, life's unforeseeable challenges, including financial hardship, homelessness, drug addiction, and the impact of a felony conviction, led to a profound personal and professional crisis.

In this period of deep struggle, Bechtel rediscovered his passion for poetry, which emerged as a lifeline, allowing him to articulate his journey through darkness. His early achievement in poetry, marked by an award-winning poem in 1978, foreshadowed this resurgence. The adversity he faced reignited his creative spark, inspiring poems that delve into themes of resilience, redemption, and the human spirit's capacity to overcome.

Bechtel's poetic voice, refined through trials, speaks to both his personal experiences and broader human conditions, offering solace and connection to others navigating life's lowest ebbs. His work stands as a beacon of hope, showcasing how art can foster healing and growth. Through his verses, Bechtel illustrates the profound impact of reclaiming one’s voice against all odds, making a compelling case for the role of creativity in the human journey towards recovery and self-discovery.

In sharing his story and his poetry, Bechtel not only charts a path of personal redemption but also extends a hand to those who might see their reflections in his words. His journey underscores the belief that even from the depths of despair, one can emerge with a powerful message of hope, resilience, and the unyielding strength of the human spirit. Bechtel's life and poetry powerfully remind us that it is possible to find beauty and purpose in the aftermath of life's most challenging storms.