Sometimes life can be unfair. I recently had a family member pass, and another who was severely injured in an unfortunate freak accident.

Music has such healing properties and especially for me allows an outlet to express emotion, at times when the right words don’t seem to manifest.

Even though things can be backwards at times, I hope you can listen to this and feel Hope. We aren’t promised anything. Make the most of every situation. I love you all.

- O T A C O N

EPOH

The mini mix series was always meant to have an end. It’s bittersweet as this was the genesis of when I first started DJing and publishing my creative thoughts. 

I been sitting on this for a long time not wanting to let it go. I decided it was time. 

There has been so much that has happened the last couple of years, but music and the way it makes us all feel never leaves.

Much love always, #007

O T A C O N

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With this mix I wanted to experiment and pay tribute to my love of bass music. recently I've been hearing a lot of the same songs recycled set after set. My goal was to get away from those tracks, and put something out with a more refined progressive feel.

I had a lot of fun putting this together. I really hope you enjoy, and again thank you so much for listening.

-OTACON

**If you would like a track list DM me on instagram. Happy to share.

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Creating something that resonates is the single most important thing to me. I want there to be soul. I want it to evoke emotion. I don't want it to ever feel manufactured.

Creating these mixes are such an incredible outlet for me. I truly hope anyone who listens, is able to escape; even if only for a brief moment.

-OTACON

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Today is a special day. One year ago I started project OTACON, and put out my first mix. As a music enthusiast, this project has provided an avenue for me to share my passions, thoughts, and feelings artistically; from putting together mixes, shooting/editing photography for cover art, to playing out live. If you have seen me perform, listened to the music, or supported me in any way. I would like to say thank you.

I've entered this mix into the Spring Awakening DJ contest. When the contest ends May 7th the top 10 vote getters move to a judges panel. Judges will then make the final decision. Winner gains a time slot to perform at the festival on one of the main stages. Let's get after this contest together, and bring this project to the next level. There is no higher high than the opportunity to share what you do with other people.

VOTE HERE: https://wavo.me/reactpresents/spring-awakening-dj-competition-2019/otacon_mini_mix_series_005_26133507422610000

-OTACON

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I find self-reflection to be such a powerful tool. The better able we are to understand ourselves, the more equipped we become. Circumstance and our ever evolving society, bring about inevitable change. Take inventory on what’s happening around you and look deeper than the surface. Formulate your own thoughts and opinions from a grounded perspective. Allow yourself to feel emotion, and understand it’s OK to let it guide you when necessary. 

I hope you enjoy this music. I hope you take time to self-reflect, and I hope this speaks to each of you individually.

-OTACON

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Honored to put a special mix together for my good friends at The Music Trust, they are an amazing collective here in Chicago. Put a lot of time into this one. I hope you listen with a sense of optimism and positivity, as this was my intent while making it. Cheers

-O T A C O N

Please go and support The Music Trust. They work with so many incredible artists and other talented industry experts. I have included links to their website as well as their podcast episodes:

http://www.themusictrust.com/

https://shows.acast.com/the-music-trust-podcast

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Tomorrow is a journey representing a culmination of thoughts and experiences during a profoundly difficult year. A painstaking amount of time went into the development of this project… from curation, content development, mixing, and most importantly to understanding the message conveyed. The goal was to capture the mood appropriately, to tell a story of heartache but also hope. The theme I continually revisited over and over in my mind was simple: Tomorrow is the RESET. Learning to process circumstance, understand sadness, accept grief, and move forward is something we all inevitably face. When times are uncertain remember no matter what happens a new day will begin, the sun will rise, and the chance to start over will be there.

Let’s start 2021 with a sense of optimism as change is on the horizon. Treat everyone with love and humility. It will always be returned.

 - O T A C O N

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