Resilient // Black Box Session

Episode 033 & Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina based Dario Suerte (@dario-suerte), interview below:

BSV: Hello Dario! The concept of these guest mixes is to alternate artists from native speaking area and artists across the planet in order to spread the common “worldwide” vibe. You've been on electronic music scene for a long time. Are you aware that hardly anyone in the Balkans knows about you?
DARIO SUERTE: Hi, and thanks for having me on your show. Yes, it’s been a while since I first started releasing music, but I haven’t really given much thought to the fact that I’m basically anonymous in the Balkans concerning the whole electronic music scene. I guess I’m kind of a quiet guy, not really active on social media so it’s quite easy to go under the radar that way, but I can’t really say that it’s a good thing because you really need to be pushy to leave your mark in this line of work. Perhaps my approach to music is different because I don’t consider this work at all. It’s all about your inner-self, your emotions, state of mind, hopes and dreams, it’s part of who you are and not what you do. I did a couple of ex-yu remixes recently and posted them on youtube and got a really positive feedback. So I guess my Balkan fanbase is just starting to grow.

BSV: Please describe the feeling when you rendered your first track and when was that?
DARIO SUERTE: Like I said, it’s been quite a while since I started experimenting with music, but my first official release was back in 2008 under the alias Effective Thief. Being accepted to your first label and having your track released to the world is a unique experience, like the first time when you score a goal as a kid, or graduate from high school. It’s definitely a milestone in a musicians life.

BSV: Favorite effect? Is that filter?
DARIO SUERTE: This is a tough question. It really depends on the mood and genre of the track, but if I were to pick something out of the effects bundle I’d definitely say reverb and delay. There’s just some mystical feeling to the synth or drum you play when you add some of these two effects to them.

BSV: You were quite productive in last few months. Inspiration comes from?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, I’ve had maybe 5 or 6 releases in the last couple of months. I mostly draw my inspiration from introspection. I enjoy daydreaming, deep conversations over wine, losing myself in music, nature, and having a positive outlook on life, so I guess I can say that I’m content with myself and my life in general. I tend to see beauty in everything and everything is inspirational to me…

BSV: How was this mix recorded?
DARIO SUERTE: During my previous years of DJ-ing I’ve experimented with various genres and styles of electronic music, but honestly I’ve always been loyal to the deeper sides of house music. So, I usually spend some of my free time to search for underground deep tech house, minimal, and deep tech tunes and do a mix session at home.

BSV: So, emotions guide you in production and mixing?
DARIO SUERTE: Yes, it’s a way of expressing my inner-self and parts of my mind and soul I can’t express with words and actions. It’s like peeking through a window and having a look at the hidden side of me.

BSV: Upcoming “Bliss” release is scheduled for @beatsoundvisions. Why BSV and where did you find us?
DARIO SUERTE: I’ve ran across your music online and had the impression that “Bliss” might work for your label just right. This is the second time I’m having my music released for a Serbian label and I’m really excited about the fact that more people in the Balkans might hear it. Fingers crossed!

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BSV SESSION 033 🇧🇦 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Episode 034 & Pisa, Italy based Roberto Bartolini (@roberto-bartolini), interview below:

BSV: Hi Roberto! As listeners, we can assume that you are a very experienced DJ. Is that true?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Hi, thanks for hosting me in the BSV series, I am very happy! I don't know if I can say I have a great experience, for sure I have a solid base. I started mixing when I was sixteen, seventeen years old with Technics sl-1200 turntables and after a short time I started working as a DJ in clubs in the middle of the Adriatic coast having been born in San Benedetto del Tronto. I followed this path until I started my university studies (quite late). Two years ago during the lockdown period due to the Covid pandemia I bought a professional console, headphones, two speakers and USB sticks. And here I am!

BSV: Your transitions are just perfect. Tell us more about M series on SoundCloud.
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Thanks so much for your appreciation on my transitions. The "M" in my series on Soundcloud stands for Master. When I was working in discos in the 80s/early 90s, it was common - and I did too - to duplicate a master magnetic tape with a Teac double cassette recorder for those who requested it. I used to call the matrix tapes "Master", as I do now keeping the initial... I have just passed 50 sets of my series, normally I release every two weeks on Thursday nights. I use the decks, mixer, equalizer and synchro (when it works) to mix without any other effect. I must say that technology today helps for many things. Seeing the track allows me to design an hour-long set in a very short time, I can pin down in some sort of language how the mixes should be done, this allows me to have myself an experience as a listener: the vinyl record is a black object, the possible attachment points are not actually visible, you have to know where they are and you have to count the beats of the musical turn which, depending on the genre, may not be too easy to remember; and finally also to know so much about the mixes to perform that once the master tape is produced I can no longer listen to it... and then the possibility of making some mistakes is always around the corner.

BSV: Lyrics come through your tapes. You are a VOX superfan?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: Well yes, I like the voice as an instrument, not all, but for example the penultimate track in this session is sung by Lauren L'aimant, who has a very nice voice, I am amazed how such an emotional track can be produced with just a few notes and a single voice.

BSV: It’s not hard to notice that your covers are quite interesting. Are you a graphic designer?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not a graphic designer. Initially I was looking for the cover images simply by association, starting from the favorite track of the set, I searched images using google by continuing to follow links in a sort of situationist drift until I found the right image for me at that moment. From a certain point onwards, in order to give a stylistic continuity to the images, I started to choose the covers from an modern art site, choosing emerging authors in general but also some established ones.

BSV: Have you ever thought about going into music production?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I do not think I have the ability. In my opinion to make music, although electronic music, you must have a minimal musical background.

BSV: In situation where you have to choose, would you rather pick progressive or deep house sound?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: I prefer [Melodic] Deep House, especially with very low sounds and slightly disturbing low frequencies, the third to last track (@bakkalive) is an example of this type of sound.

BSV: Where can we hear your mixes in live. Are you a resident of a club?
ROBERTO BARTOLINI: No, I am not. Hopefully one day, I am only 56, it's never too late.... <3

BSV SESSION 034 🇮🇹 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Black Box - Ride On Time (Resilient Edit) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Eduardo Drumn (@eduardodrumn) from Caxias do Sul, Brazil with episode 036. Interview below: 

BSV: Olá Eduardo! This is your 2nd mixtape here. Do you feel privileged? 
EDUARDO DRUMN: Hello, thank you for the second invitation, yes I feel privileged for this second mixtape, and to bring my music to you.

BSV: Any big changes in your artist life in this period of 20 episodes?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Recognition in some countries where the label has a lot of impact, it served the country of origin, I had a lot of listeners from there.

BSV: You are the owner of a record label @demonotthx. Do these operational tasks take up a lot of your time?
EDUARDO DRUMN: At the moment I'm managing to reconcile production, study, mixing and mastering and management of the label.

BSV: With this session you shared your upcoming track that is scheduled for March. Are you ready for the spring?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Ah yes, this track is really cool, just like me, I hope all listeners on the label enjoy it.

BSV: Material have already been tested and it seems that people love the vibe. Does it mean a lot to you when you hear something like this when it comes to your further creative work?
EDUARDO DRUMN: Yes, I love it when people message me about it, sending videos of the tracks, and I reply to everyone 🙂

BSV: Are you considering the possibility of expanding the base of artists who would publish for your label?
EDUARDO DRUMN: I'm always listening to what they send, some things I listen to a lot to see if it fits the label.

BSV: Big thanks for taking active role in our story! After “Mariposa” and BSV15 your next release is even better & that is hard to imagine.
EDUARDO DRUMN: Thanks for another vote of confidence, and we don't stop there, soon you'll see more news lol, thanks for taking my sound to Serbia!

BSV SESSION 036 🇧🇷 + INTERVIEW & FREE DOWNLOAD

Dance & Night Club · Kapucínské náměstí 6, Brno, Czech Republic

Resilient @ pul.pit Brno 2023 - 01 - 28

Dark Ray - Aldera (Resilient Remix)(SNIPPET)

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Resilient is a DJ, producer, and the visionary force behind @beatsoundvisions, a label devoted to championing true artistry in a world oversaturated with noise. His journey is not one of overnight hype, but of slow-burning evolution, crafted through countless mixing hours and deep connections with worldwide fellow artists. Spiritually adopted by the world, Marko Radovanovic aka Resilient didn’t choose a flashy stage name. The name found him. Because that’s what he is. A survivor, protector of the real ones. A deep soul who translates life’s highs and lows into sound frequencies. Before all of that, there was just a kid with an accordion trying to catch the melody of a "Lonely" song by the German rapper “Nana”. Nothing else, just a feeling. With over a hundred releases to his name, Resilient is not just an artist, he’s a storyteller through the rhythm. He has released on and collaborated with different labels: Deeplomatic Recordings (London); Deep Clicks (Spain); Electric Eden Records; Berlin-based Instead Recordings; Deep House Craft (South Africa); Hamburg-based Neele Records; Munich-based Karmaloft Music, Affect Recordings & Affekt Reaktion; Warrior City Records (Brazil); Soviett Records (Russia); SMR Underground (Italy) and many more. You don’t just listen to his tracks, you live in them. Bold synths, incredibly characterful vocals, groovy bass lines… It’s the kind of music that makes you close your eyes in the middle of a crowd and remember something you didn’t know you’d forgotten. His live sets are emotional marathons. When he plays, he plays long. Not just sets, but journeys. Settle in, let go, and you’ll understand. This is not music for the masses. He doesn’t play for algorithms, he plays for souls. The kind of selector who knows exactly when to hold back and exactly when to let go. A pivotal journey to Ibiza, and one soul-stirring gaze at Es Vedrà, set his compass toward a sound driven by connection, transformation, and truth. Resilient’s sound lives in the deeper layers of electronic music. Rich in texture and always evolving. His productions defy formula, embracing non-standard arrangements and mystical atmospheres that draw the listener inward. There are new releases on the horizon. Special mixtapes for your summer. And the next chapter of his sonic journey is already being written, in silence. But wherever you find him, behind the decks, in your playlists, or somewhere deep in your heart space, you’ll know. You’ll feel it. Resilient is in the house!