Post Chrysalis Mixtape

I: the bargain

normally id say something like 'happy harvest moon' and talk about growth and stuff but this year feels different somehow. growth is a complicated concept in a world of finite resources. 

this thought is mostly for myself but maybe it will help you too: i reckon its okay to put temporary pauses on the never-ending pursuit of personal growth. pauses to reflect. pauses to remember. pauses to pay homage, to honour the places you came from, the people who hurt and helped you, the struggling past (or present) versions of yourself who could use a little extra forgiveness.

one could of course say that pausing is ultimately in service of growth - a necessary part of it even - to which i would say: true, but it doesnt even need to be about you. places, people, struggles - they can be honoured for their own reasons, and sometimes should be. 

that humility is good for the soul is no coincidence.

to everyone and everything.
thank you.

[design: me]
[photography: robert bahn, anjali mehta]

monument

Finally got around to recording a proper follow up to my fall 2018 mix. This one is in the same vein: lots of vocal jams, melodic beats, rolling percussion, deep low end and lush cozy vibes to keep us warm as we head into the depths of fall and winter. Been a tough couple years for the world; hope this music will make someone out there feel good for at least 90 minutes. 

Featuring the following artists. As always, if you're feeling their work, check out their artist pages, give them a follow and most importantly: buy their tunes. For individual track IDs just drop me a comment.

Music by:
Alina Baraz - https://alinabaraz.bandcamp.com
Ash Walker - https://ashwalker.bandcamp.com
Barton Think - https://bartonthink.bandcamp.com
Bawo - https://soundcloud.com/worldbawo
Daisen - https://daisen.bandcamp.com
Denise Chaila - https://denisechaila.bandcamp.com
DJ Earl - https://djearlteklife.bandcamp.com
Djrum - https://djrum.bandcamp.com
Dua Saleh - https://duasaleh.bandcamp.com
Ego Ella May - https://egoellamay.bandcamp.com
Ely Swares - https://evidencemusic.bandcamp.com/album/moments
FKJ - https://frenchkiwijuice.bandcamp.com
FLOHIO - https://flohio.bandcamp.com
Gila - https://gila-00.bandcamp.com
Goya Gumbani - https://goyagumbani.bandcamp.com
Hector Plimmer - https://hector-plimmer.bandcamp.com
Iman Houssein - https://imanhoussein.bandcamp.com
IMUR - https://weareimur.bandcamp.com
JiKay - https://jikay.bandcamp.com
Kelela - https://kelela.bandcamp.com
Kelele Kollektiv - https://hiribae.bandcamp.com/album/kelele-vol-1
Keyz - https://akakeyzz.bandcamp.com
Kllo - https://kllosounds.bandcamp.com
Krs. - https://krsmix.bandcamp.com
Moonchild - https://thisismoonchild.bandcamp.com
OAKK - https://oakkmusic.bandcamp.com
oogie - https://trapdoorrecords.bandcamp.com/album/oogie-somehow-it-makes-sense-sims
Paul Chin - https://ohyeahpaulchin.bandcamp.com
Rochelle Jordan - https://rochellejordan.bandcamp.com
The Roux Official - https://therouxofficial.bandcamp.com
Sabrina Bellaouel - https://sabrinabellaouel.bandcamp.com
Scrimshire - https://scrimshire.bandcamp.com
Summers Sons - https://summerssons2.bandcamp.com
Synkro - https://synkro.bandcamp.com
Talaya. - https://talayamusic.bandcamp.com
Teebs - https://teebs.bandcamp.com
Tor - https://tormusic.bandcamp.com
William Florelle - https://williamflorelle.bandcamp.com

Fall Mix 2021

Get Well Soon [Fall Mix 2021]

Love Is Not An Emotion Its Who You Are...
Read That Again.
A journey to embodying the essence of Who You Are. 
If You Forget You Can Always Choose To Remember.
So much gratitude for this past year, and the journey we have all been on. 
 May This Transition Serve You Well. <3

Big thanks to all the artists who have inspired me in many profound ways.

The Second Spell (ft. ingrid Chavez) - Charles Webster
Forgive - Burial
2 The Dark - Dj Healer
Heart Of Glass - Blondie (remix?)
Hellix - Lapalux
Sometimes I Love You Forever - Carmen Villain
Hymn - Forever
Letter - Yosi Horikawa
Have No words - Nuage
I Wonder Why(ft. Sipho Hotstix Mabuse) - Charles Webster
In Drink - Joy Orbison
Falling In The Waves With James K - Parris
Nova - Burial + Four Tet 
The Spell (Ft. Ingrid Chavez) - Charles Webster
Breaking - Evy Jane
Wild(Beatless Version) - Tourist 
Stars - Jaques Greene
Possy(Nuage Remix)- Lapis
Only You - Kymatics & Tao 
Voices - Synkro & DYL
Aaliah 2012 - Crimson
Track 3 - Kiyoko
Empty Faces - Synkro & DYL
When Its All Over(with Kelela) - Fauzia 
Shake Hands - Christine Denamur
The More I feel - Ouri
Asturias - Oklou & Zero Castigo
Reverie - Ital Tek
Passing (ft.Ellen Renton)-Lord Of The Isles
Rattle - Dictaphone
Rules Of Love - Blind Colour
When The Dog Bites - Tropic Of Cancer
I Was There - Aphro
First Light - Kiyoko
The Beautiful Ones - Gallery S.
Planet Hearth - Calibre
Fight For Freedom (Acapella)
Gweilo - Forever
Dokkodo Sounds - Floe
Andes - Max LL
Outre - Lcp
Ascension (ft. sara otal gauvreau) - Ameeva

Love Is Not An Emotion Its Who You Are

https://hothamsoundrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/gateways

LOVE (eagle)

This is the set I played at Beaver Point Hall on Saltspring Island on January 31st, 2015. I played between 9:20 - 10:30 approximately, right after MATSYA and before MAX ULIS and MICHAEL RED. Big ups to those three for truly awesome sets and especially to MATSYA for putting together such a wonderful night of art, music, food and community. 

For this set I used about half tunes selected by my amazing girlfriend and half my own music so it was a nice sexy mix of deep bass music that incorporated many lighter elements than I usually play, including some chill tasteful trap and lots of soulful ethereal vocals. A bit different than my usual style but appropriate I felt for the time of night. 

Good speakers needed as always. Hope you enjoy. <3

Tracklist:
.:01 A/T/O/S - Roses [Deep Medi Musik]
.:02 Zuri Akoko - Gentle [Free Download]
.:03 Dreamers Delight - Blossom [Free Download]
.:04 Majid Jordan - A Place Like This [OVO Sound]
.:05 The Weeknd - What You Need [Universal Music]
.:06 Sango - Just, Hold on a Second [Free Download]
.:07 Jafu - No More [Soulstep] 
.:08 Portishead - Roads (Kero One Remix) [Free Download]
.:09 Goopsteppa - Rainy Day Jams [Unreleased]
.:10 LV & Message to Bears - Explode ft. Zaki Ibrahim (Djrum Remix) [2nd Drop Records]
.:11 Mekha - Submersion (ft. MegaZimze) [Cut Records]
.:12 ???? - Mose [Free Download]
.:13 Jafu & B9 - Zephyr Night [Chord Marauders]
.:14 B9 - Aljubarrota [Chord Marauders]
.:15 Goopsteppa - Bounce [Self Released]
.:16 Bhed - Sein [FKOF Free Download]
.:17 Hopscotch - Emotion (Champagne Remix) [Do Androids Dance]
.:18 Extorted Minds & Losing Truths - Atonement [Free Download]
.:19 Jafu - What's Your Theory [Deep Heads]
.:20 Oceania - Foggy [???]
.:21 Queensway - Run [Blu Mar Ten Music]
.:22 Synth Sense - Program 3.2 [Phunkfiction Records]
.:23 J. Robinson & Mental Forces - Corruption Dub VIP [Free Download]
.:24 Triad - Crooked [Nu-Directions]
.:25 201 Soundsystem - Tripline [Permanent Damage Records]
.:26 Aaliyah - Rock the Boat (Atyya Remix) [Free Download]
.:27 Oceania - Touch the Wave [Free Download]
.:28 Herzeloyde - Push [Free Download]
.:29 Filastine - Drone Silence [Post World Industries]
.:30 Atyya - Oceanic [Free Download]
.:31 Addison Groove - One Fall (ft. Josefina) [50 Weapons]

Mythodical Set

Active Passive is an outdoor afternoon summer concert series on Galiano Island. I was honoured to be a part of the inaugural session, held on August 18th 2019. 

I highly recommend making time in your calendar to be a part of this series.

Active / Passive Ambient Concert Series Vol 1 - August 18 2019

Sanctuary Mix Series 004: qwokafloka

Winter whites, muffled sounds, sky crystals.
Suspended stillness and deep rest at the limimal. 
Soothing sounds for the curious hearts. 
Peaceful breath for the mind of all.

Grateful to these artists

Christina Vantzou - No.4 String Quartet
Calibre - Five Minute Flame
Craün - Uni
Drombeg - Each Morning, A Miracle Of Colour
Dj Healer - Great Escape 
The Hers - Inside and Escort
Pendant - IBX-BZC
In The Branches & Bluetech - Behind the Sky
Suso Saiz - Abrazo Mirando
Christina Vantzou - Some Limited and Waning Memory 
Haloed - Thirteen Petalled Rose
Calibre - Sheven
Ancestral Voices - Arun
Leyland Kirby - Tinseltown 
Craün - Un
System - Minus
Pariah - Pith
Thom Yorke - The Conjuring Of Anke
Ora Cogan - The Light - Edit by Surround
MachineDrum - Waiting on the Meili
Djrum - Creature Pt.1
The Caretaker - Loss Of Want Back There. 
Skee Mask - VLI
Jake Muir - High Tide
High Plains - Song for a Last Night
Craün - Usev 
Lorn - Folding
Suso Saiz - From Memory
System - Open
Jake Muir - Buoy
Lapalux - Above
Ancestral Voices - Yam
SKY H1 - Huit
System - Plus
Dj Healer - Protectionspell
Calibre - Chasm
Motionfield - The Sound Of Snow 10
Ancestral Voices - Blewit Mist
Nils Frahm - My Friend The Forest
Suso Saiz - Forma Horizonte

The Frozen Tears of Silence

SAFE SPACE SESSIONS:
AMBIENT/DOWNTEMPO/DEEP MUSIC OF ALL MUTATIONS 
+ WHATEVER ELSE I'M FEELING,
STREAMED EVERY TUESDAY AT 8PST 
ON TWITCH.TV/LELAND_RIVER

LIVE AMBIENT MIX [7.4.2020] twitch.tv/leland_river TUES @ 8PST

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