This is a hand-picked collection of my all-time favorites from everything I've released. A great way to get an idea of my sound if you're a newcomer.

Favorite Releases

Mixes

Presenting the first chapter of my new all-original mix series:

Luminous Dreams 

Vol. 1

Paradigm

Embark with me on a journey through dangerous depths and most radiant highs as we explore vast spaces between reality, dreams, and the self within. 
Paradigm tells the story of dancing light permeating through darkness, ancient secrets being rediscovered, and the shift in perspective we must all understand in order to evolve into our next chapter. To save the future, we each must grow to overcome our destructive habits, raise our collective vibration, and in turn reinvent the paradigms of society. When we find the strength to let go and allow change to flow, the truth of our boundless potential behind the illusions of the visible world is revealed. Working together towards this transformation, it quickly becomes clear that we are all in for one wild and magical ride.

Spanning nearly an hour and a half in length, this composition is a true expression of my heart and soul. Encompassing most of the past 3+ years of my original productions, every single track has been re-edited, audio enhanced, broken apart, added to or improved upon in some other way to give the full piece a very coherent and yet complex arrangement - an undertaking that I spent an unbelievable amount of time doing, polishing again and again in pursuit of perfection. On top of this I have featured roughly a full-length album’s worth of unreleased songs, tons of mix-only original content, WIP’s, VIP's, unreleased collaborations, professional voice work and other subtle added layers to truly create a massive storytelling experience that I hope both immerses and exhilarates all who listen. I have never been more proud of any piece of art I've made. 

As this release kicks off my exciting new journey as Luminyst, it is my deepest hope and intention that this art truly works energetically to help illuminate minds, uplift, inspire, and especially help bring growth and healing to all who it reaches. These recent days have been tough, and with this gift I also send out the very real reminder that you are never alone, you are loved, and you are worthy of receiving all the love in the world. Life is intense, and in that intensity there is so much beauty and potential to be found if you believe and remember it. True to the message of this music, let’s unite to help one another heal and evolve together towards a bright future for all people and this planet. 

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being here, listening to my music and supporting these Luminous Dreams.

This is only the beginning.

- David

Huge thanks to @headbangsociety for supporting my new project with the feature <3

Collaboration and remixed artist credits:
@ravenscoon, @Feelmonger, @illysian_music, @Bromosapiendub, @Engixdub, @Viskus, @Peloquinbass, @Pinwheeldub, @Arcadian_Sound, @Levitatemusic, @Macntaj, @ContraScandal, @Visive

Tracklist:
Luminyst - ID (instrumental)
Luminyst - Surrender (w/narration)
Luminyst - ID (w/Illysian vocals)
Luminyst - Don’t Look Away
Luminyst - Sala 
Luminyst - Damanhur
Luminyst - Transformation (w/Light Up)
Luminyst & Ravenscoon - Darkness
Luminyst - Critical Mass (VIP)
Luminyst - Dream Chaser
Luminyst - Derailed
Luminyst - The Void
Luminyst - Welcome Change
Luminyst - ID
Peloquin - LiveEvil (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - Worth Living
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - Rise Together
Luminyst & Pinwheel - Zone (VIP)
Luminyst & Viskus - Kevin’s Theme
Luminyst - Destroy U
Luminyst - Reset
Luminyst - Frontier
Luminyst - Waves
Luminyst - Remember (w/Breakthrough)
Levitate & Macntaj - Bodied (Luminyst Remix)
Engix - Snarez (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst & Feelmonger - ALL CAPS
Luminyst - Speak
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - The Music
Luminyst & Contra Scandal - ID
Luminyst & Visive - Different Angles
Luminyst & BroMosapien - ID
Luminyst & Feelmonger - Just Listen
Luminyst - ID (instrumental w/narration)
Arcadian Sound - Changes (Luminyst Remix)

Luminous Dreams Vol. 1 (Original Mixtape) [Headbang Society Premiere]

Wake up.... 
The first main track from my new LP "SHINE" is here to rattle you and snap us back into the present moment.

I'll be releasing one track from the album every 2 weeks through October, 2022.
Thank you for listening!

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SHINE

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Wake Up

Stoked to finally release my first collab with my insanely talented brother @bromosapiendub - another heavy, driving drumstep slammer I've been rinsing in many sets this year. Please show some love to BroMosapien with a follow!

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Luminyst & BroMosapien - Gucci Moves

Watch the stream recording with visuals on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/dQm8jXb0Rl0

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Luminyst // CouchFam Mixtape Monday (COUCH029)

Here's a small taste of what I have in store for my set at the highly anticipated Sol Fest in Florida this May!
This festival is an underground bass music enthusiast's dream come true, featuring an absolutely insane first-year lineup filled with friends from all over the country that I'm honored to be on.
It's no exaggeration that this is one of the most highly anticipated shows of my career! The stars have truly aligned for this one- don't miss it.
Grab your tickets now at www.solfestfl.com

Tracklist:
Ives - Invitation
Giuseppe Verdi - Dies Irae (Berlin Philharmonic)x Luminyst - ID
Reaper & Revel - DECAY
Luminyst & Bromosapien - ID
Sleepnet - Love No More
The Flashbulb - Precipice
Amnesia - Undehfined
ATYYA - Tilty
sumthin sumthin & Saka - Damage
Savej - Solstice (AHEE Remix)
Beastie Boys - Body Movin' (LucidLou Flip)
Luminyst - ID
Tha Trickaz - Little Bombay (Creaky Jackals Remix)
PartyWave - Wavin
DRU1D - Portal x Josh Teed & Morillo - Crescent Bounce ft. Brad Hester
eugene - ID
Luminyst - ID
CAMBOT & Mike Jones - Imagination
Vibe Emissions - Heavyweight
Gladkill - Ghost in the Machine
The Cranberries - Dreams (Luminyst Remix)

Road to Sol Fest 2022 Vol 4 - Luminyst

I hope you all enjoy my re-imagining of this 90's nostalgia trip and through it find the inspiration to always chase your own dreams no matter how crazy they may seem. Remember- you always have the power to manifest your dreams into reality, always. Don't ever let anyone convince you otherwise!

In memory of the late legend Dolores O'Riordan, one of the greatest singers of my generation. This one also goes out to my amazing mother who first showed me the band as a child.

The Cranberries - Dreams (Luminyst Remix)

By popular request I'm happy to share my set from Big Fam Festival 2022! Filled with some of my favorite tracks of the summer, plenty of edits, mashups and unreleased tunes. 

Enjoy and please support Big Fam Festival here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/big-fam-needs-your-big-help

Tracklist:
Luminyst - Welcome Change
Blvk Sheep, Focuss, Jozie - ARRIVAL!
Sushi Boy - Cold Sake
Indigenous - Medicine Man
Revazz - Morph
Farside, Kick, Knetica - Dining Room + Tobe Twigwe - JUICE (ft. Paul Wall)
Voljuim - Conceptual
Torbjorn, Pheso - Sicka Then Yo Average + M.I.A. - Borders
Common Creation - Tampa Type
Pedestrian Tactics - Huffy
Valloa - Chassis (Luminyst Remix)
Ankou - Extinction
Luminyst, Contra Scandal - High Speed
Luminyst - ID
Hydraulix, SUAHN - Brain Damage
Champagne Drip - Axis Mundi
Eater - Noise
Shanghai Doom - Meltdown (Luminyst Edit)
Deadmau5, Kaskade - Escape (ft. Kx5) (Dream Signal Remix) (Luminyst Edit)
BADJOKES, KOBA - Guru
Quackson - Lost In The Woods 
Merricat Black - BAILAMOS
Chef Boyarbeatz - Steady Slurkin’ x RATM - Testify
Slang Dogs, Dank Frank - Crystals
Chef Boyarbeatz - Signal Dub
Badklaat - Run Up
Aztek - Drone
Contra Scandal - Rebel x Blind Melon - No Rain
Gramatik - Room 3327 x Luminyst - Waves
Smoakland - Four 15’s VIP
Audrey Nuna - Damn Right (kLL sMTH Remix)
CloZee - The Path to Heaven (Supertask Remix)
STVSH - Fossil
Somatoast - Tapping in Boyd Hill
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (whereami. Remix)
AHEE, Manic Focus - Bonkers
Resonant Language - F.D.A.T.
13 - Eradicate
Big Gigantic - Keep It Low (INZO Remix)
Luminyst - Diamond Hands + Know Self - JOY ft. Gift of Gab

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Big Fam 2022 Mixtape

I'm so excited to introduce LuminEssence- my new downtempo mixtape series that takes you on a deep dive into dreamy healing frequencies, harmonic resonance and the divine feminine. I'm overjoyed to share this side of my self-expression and I hope this series brings positive energy and rejuvenation to all who listen. 

Track list:
Enya - Exile (Luminyst Remix)
Skrillex, Joker & Sleepnet - Tears
ATYYA - Mage (Chmura Remix)
Øfdream - Perception 
	- Sacred Snow - Flow
ATYYA - Obelisk (Mystic State Remix)
KOAN Sound - Dark Room
Super Future - Shadow Twork
Sortof Vague - Dot 2 Dot
David Starfire, Shri, Stephan Jacobs - Seasons (Tigereyes Remix)
Equanimous - One
Luminyst - Speak
Cosmic Touch - Lucid Remnants
CØNTRA - Eivør’s Tale
Luminyst - ID
Somatoast - Tapping in Boyd Hill
Mikerohdos & gNat - Eurydice (ft. Halepit)
Josh Teed - Deviation VIP
base2 - Gaslit
Arcturus - Portal Authority 
	- J. Lauryn & Liquid Stranger - Smoke N Hope (Acappella)
Luminyst - ID 
Equanimous, Stoik & Activation - Abundance (Peace Sine Bootleg)
ATYYA - Myriad (ENiGMA Dubz Remix)
OSO - First Light
Medasin - Ruminating
Super Future - Heart Beat
Luminyst - Surrender
	- Basement Jaxx - Where’s Your Head At (Acappella)
CØNTRA - Eivør’s Tale (again)
Equanimous, Stoik - The Crest (Daggz Remix)
CØNTRA - Until We All Meet Again
Of The Trees - I Get Those Bootlegs Every Time
Luminyst & Ravenscoon - Darkness (Valloa Remix)
Sublab & Azaleh - Cosmica
Thought Process - Day Old Memories
Supertask - Know
Luminyst - ID 
KOAN Sound - Enchanted 
	- 9 Theory ft. Dawn Mitschele & Scarub - At Home in the Dark (Acappella)

Download WAV

LuminEssence Vol. 1 (Downtempo Mixtape)

UPDATED PSA: Not long after I released this remix Arcadian Sound's freaking house burned down! Thankfully nobody was hurt but please consider supporting him and his wife's go fund me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-jake-and-mandy-robbins?sharetype=teams&member=28363051&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet



Honored to be on my second remix album release for my brother Arcadian Sound- hope you enjoy this deep dive into the uplifting threads of his beautiful piece, Warmth. Be sure to check out the full remix album here: https://soundcloud.com/arcadian_sound/sets/enjoyment-the-remix-album

Arcadian Sound - Warmth (Luminyst Remix)

once the demon has taken control, there may be no way to stop this

Demonolatry EP

Summoning

Demonolatry (noun)
1. the worship of demons

A practitioner of demonolatry uses ancient sigils and rituals to open portals and summon powerful entities believed by many cultures to be malicious beings from another dimension.

By offering their loyalty and sacrifices, the practitioner hopes that the demon will use its power to grant them their deepest desires. While this may at times succeed, such wishes are granted at a great cost. Often times, the entity can overpower the practitioner, creating havok and even completely upending their reality. Once the demon has taken control, there may be no way to stop this.

Demonolatry

Happy solstice everyone- here's a little downtempo take on one of my favorite Enya songs, Exile. I hope it brings you reflection and healing.

I also leave you this message: Please use your voice to speak up for the people of Palestine and demand an end to the use of US tax dollars to fund the genocide of civilians there.

Cold as the Northern winds
In December morning
Cold is the cry that rings
From this far distant shore

Winter has come too late
Too close beside me
How can I chase away
All these fears deep inside?

Enya - Exile (Luminyst Remix)

I threw music festival vibes, funky jam band sounds and wonky heavy experimental bass into a blender.

Rock My Soul

You gotta move fast.

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Vision

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Post Haste w/FifthDensity

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I'm proud to present the next chapter of Luminous Dreams, my all original journey through my full spectrum of sound and energy. This mix features all the songs I've released since volume one, plus a preview of my entire forthcoming album. I hope you enjoy the journey and thank you for listening.

Tracklist:
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - ID
Valloa - Chassis (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst & M8TRX - ID
Luminyst - Diamond Hands (edit)
Luminyst - Get Down
Luminyst & FifthDensity - ID
Arcadian Sound - Warmth (Luminyst Remix)
Enya - Exile (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - Summoning
Lucid Vision - Glimpse of a Vision (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst & Ravenscoon - ID
Luminyst & Dream Signal - ID
Luminyst - Rock My Soul
The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst - Wake Up
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst - ID
Luminyst & Lucid Vision - ID
Luminyst - Fam Jam
Angels & Airwaves - Secret Crowds (Luminyst Remix)

Luminous Dreams vol. 2 (Original Mixtape)

If there's one thing I do know... I'm here.

Huge love and gratitude to my brother Dalton aka Lucid Vision for allowing me to hop on this amazing piece and the opportunity to co-create some healing frequencies together!! 
Please follow him here: @lucid-vision

Download/Stream

Lucid Vision & Luminyst - I'm Here

Every so often in life, you reach a convergence point on the timeline- when you finally pass a test of life, level up and achieve something great, or unlock an incredible new experience. These moments define us- give us energy and renew our drive to fully engage in life with every ounce of being. This is a song inspired by such moments.

The Moment

I put this all-original mini mix together as my entry for the Secret Dreams producer contest this year! Even though I didn't win I thought my listeners would appreciate it and decided to do a surprise release. It's like a "best of" mixtape with some creative mashups and a couple unreleased joints sprinkled in there too. Enjoy!

Tracklist (all edits)

Luminyst & Ravenscoon - Vision (unreleased) x Luminyst & CØNTRA - High Speed (acapella)
Luminyst - Surrender
Luminyst - Far Away
Luminyst - Breakthrough
Luminyst - Fam Jam
Luminyst - Remember (Danny Grooves Remix)
Luminyst - Waves (AHEE Remix)
Valloa - Chassis (Luminyst Remix)
Luminyst & Bromosapien - Gucci Moves
Luminyst - Wake Up
Luminyst & M8trx - ID (unreleased)
Luminyst - Diamond Hands 
Luminyst - Get Down

Secret Dreams 2025 Original Mixtape

Breakthrough

Light Up

This is a song about letting go.

www.luminystmusic.com

Surrender

Dedicated to Jimmy Mac, fly high.

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https://twitter.com/RavenscoonNest

Mix and master by Kristopher Blazer
Art by Matt Mills - https://mattmillsart.com/

Darkness (w/Ravenscoon)

Follow @feelmonger
Huge thanks to @consciouselectronic for the support on this one!

The easiest way to get into the meditative state is to begin listening. Simply close your eyes and allow yourself to hear all the sounds that are going on around you, listen to the general hum and buzz of the world as you listen to music. Don’t try to identify the sounds you are hearing, don’t put names on them, simply allow them to play with your eardrums. Let them go. In other words, let your ears hear whatever they want to hear. Don’t judge the sounds: there are no proper sounds nor improper sounds, and it doesn’t matter if somebody coughs or sneezes or drops something — it’s all just sound.

As you pursue that experiment you will very naturally find that you can’t help naming sounds, identifying them, and go thinking, talking to yourself inside your head, automatically. But its important that you don’t try to repress those thoughts by forcing them out of your mind because that will have precisely the same effect as if you were trying to smooth rough water with a flatiron — you’re just going to disturb it all the more.

What you do is this: as you hear sounds coming into your head, thoughts, you simply listen to them as part of the general noise going on just as you would be listening to cars going by, or birds chattering outside the window. So look at your own thoughts as just noises. And soon you will find that the outside world and the inside world come together. They are a happening. Your thoughts are a happening just like the sounds going on outside, and everything is simply a happening and all you are doing is watching it. 

- Alan Watts

Transformation

Full Album

Luminyst & Feelmonger - Just Listen [Conscious Electronic Premiere]

Inspired by the BLM movement and my protest experiences of this past summer (and ongoing efforts to push for police reform and fight systemic racism in the USA) this was really a landmark for me both stylistically and in sound design, really pushing the boundaries and seeing how gnarly I could get with the low end and swingy groove of a track. Part of a fundraising release, track sales donated to NAACP. Throw your fist up.

www.luminystmusic.com

Rise Together

This is a song about how intense emotions from our challenging experiences (such as grief, sadness, loss, stress, fear, etc.) hit us in waves. This is without a doubt one of my favorite songs I’ve ever made. I was in a extremely emotional place while writing it and I think that really shows in the music. I hope it brings healing and a sense of release into this distraught world.

Thank you @headbangsociety for the feature!! So much love for this crew.

Waves [Headbang Society Premiere]

Increase your gratitude, increase your reasons to be grateful.

Diamond Hands

A live FLUX set favorite, this long-awaited song began with a massive, multi-day sound design session that emerged from my work in an online class by Ben Cantil over a year ago. Invoking classic sci-fi mad scientist tropes complete with corny voice work by yours truly, the story of the song is inspired by my real-life experience of building the FLUX audio/visual performance system from scratch. The journey involved months of trial and error, a room filled to the brim with computer parts and cables, countless hours of software troubleshooting, network building and even a little bit of code writing. By the end of it, I felt a little mad myself- but alas, my creation... IS COMPLETED!!

Massive shoutout to @headbangsociety for the feature! Please give them a follow!
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The Machine [Headbang Society Premiere]

This is a song about missing someone you love.
A reminder that no matter the circumstances, time passed or distance apart- when you love someone they are never truly gone... just far away.
I wrote this from a very emotional place and thus hope it can bring some form of comfort or healing to anyone who is missing someone important to them. You are never alone.

Special thanks to my good friend Kris Blazer for his excellent work on the mix and master with me for this piece.

Far Away

This is a piece about unleashing the potential locked away deep within. 
It begins with a short, almost meditative ambience to set the space for the booming and abrasive process of activation that follows. The clanging echos the sounds of metal keys in a symbolic manner, which is further expressed by the runes present on the cover art; Kenaz and Perthro.

Unlock [Headbang Society Premiere]

Big thank you to our friends at @consciouselectronic for the debut!

Follow AHEE:
@ahee
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https://www.instagram.com/iamahee/

Waves (AHEE Remix) [Conscious Electronic Premiere]

BIG love to our friends over a @wubaholics for the premiere!!

Follow Vibe Emissions:
@vibeemissions
https://vibeemissions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/vibeemissions/

Rise Together (Vibe Emissions Remix) [Wubaholics Premiere]

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@dannygrooves
https://dannygrooves.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scalesbass/

Remember (Danny Grooves Remix)

sonic light alchemy

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