a lucid trip through the outskirts of deep space nine

enjoy the ride!

Sandeep - From The Timeless Worlds Of Space

After six years of believing that I was fully done with Burning Man, the stars happened to align this summer when I got a calling to go. 

Back in 2016, I never thought that Burning Man would allow me to press the reset button and relieve myself from many things I was carrying emotionally. Then suddenly when I was out on the playa in my element, I began to feel myself again: connected, worry-free, present. 

Thanks to 11 days of complete disconnection from my computer and phone, I was left at the mercy of nature’s elements which brought me back to a place of peace and serenity.  

It was such a joy to take part in Burning Man’s social experiment, one that unites a community of like minded beings from various backgrounds. 

I loved getting my hands dirty while building the camp, helping out with a friend's art structure and chatting with new and old friends every single day.  This was a whole new experience for me; an experience that filled my heart and inspired me in powerful ways. 

For the first time, I can safely say that I have been transformed by my time on the playa, and for that I feel grateful and humbled. 

Memorable moments like riding solo on my bike, letting go of plans, eating nourishing food, getting totally lost in the city, visiting random camps and more often than not connecting with strangers was pure magic. For me, this is the essence of Burning Man: an experience of contribution, full of serendipity and spontaneity. 
 
Here’s a personal highlight of mine that I’d like to share: 
It’s Friday evening, and I have been chosen to set the mood on the Robot Heart bus (which I must admit was one of my favorite nights out there). Here I am pre-set drinking Sake and sharing stories with my dear friend Benjamin Alexander.  The bus is parked at camp when I jump on top and begin to play for 20 minutes before the wheels start turning. Our drive to the deep playa begins, and with that a brutal dust storm follows.  I was instantly taken back in time to my 2015 Burn when I was fascinated by the fairy-lit bicycles chasing the bus, lighting up the space with an array of moving colors.  Eventually, after an hour of driving around, the wind stops, the dust settles, and the bus finds its parking spot for the night.  I finally remove my dust mask and watch the vast space in front me light up as I finish my set.  An unforgettable moment, visual, crowd…everything was perfect. 
 
To all of you who are reading this who were there dancing and glowing on the playa, I would like to say a huge thank you!  I will cherish that moment for the rest of my life.  You inspired me to smile and shine. 
 
Until next year.
 
Julien aka YokoO xx 
 
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Photo Credit:
John Dill

YokoO - Robot Heart - Burning Man 2022

Der Monatsmix für unsere Leser*innen aus der Maiausgabe – jetzt für alle!
Lest hier das Interview mit Frankey & Sandrino:
https://www.fazemag.de/frankey-sandrino-unvergaenglichkeit/
Mehr zur 135. Ausgabe:
www.fazemag.de/fazemag-135

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Frankey & Sandrino – FAZEmag In The Mix 135

Magic Woman

Magic Woman (Radio Edit)

Ars Progressiva is a bold, technically driven composition that redefines the boundaries of musical structure and harmonic development. It opens with a distinctive reinterpretation of Chopin’s Grande Valse Brillante, gradually expanding into a richly layered sonic landscape marked by progressive transitions and intricate orchestration.

Combining orchestral depth with textured modernism, the piece draws on thematic influences from Kashchei the Deathless and the emotive purity of Karita Mattila’s rendition of Porgi Amor from Le Nozze di Figaro. Each movement is precisely constructed, moving fluidly through shifting rhythms, abstract piano passages, and evolving harmonic frameworks.

This synthesis of classical elegance, operatic drama, and forward-thinking composition results in an immersive musical experience—crafted for listeners who value precision, depth, and innovation in sound.

Ars Progressiva by Ioannis Alexander Konstas, released under Pulse in Time Tunes Agency, is registered with ISRC QZHN52551581, ISWC T3328019285, and BMI Work ID 73612285.

#ArsProgressiva, #IoannisAlexanderKonstas, #PulseInTimeTunesAgency

Ars Progressiva

Live recording set of Patrice Baumel at DGTL presents Kompakt during ADE. 

Coming up:
DGTL Festival 2016 - Amsterdam
Attend: http://on.fb.me/1NjZsgr


Patrice Bäumel @ DGTL ADE presents Kompakt - Amsterdam - 17.10.2015

that time of the year when late Summer is slowly transitioning into Autumn. and so does the music.  a trip from languid Summer vibes into slightly darker Autumn moods. 

enjoy the ride!

Sandeep - Late Summer Transitions

Eagles & Butterflies - Essential Mix 2018

Diynamic Radio Show May 2019 by Frankey & Sandrino

Tracklist: https://spoti.fi/2JzUfbw

Diynamic Radio Show May 2019 by Frankey & Sandrino

For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au
@holmarmusik

Prolific Icelandic artist and Brooklyn native Hólmar was formerly one half of the Thugfucker outfit.
Hólmar has also worked on other collaborations such as Lovestruckk with Nico Stojan, Theory of Light with Brian Cid, and The Birds Fly South with Maxxi Soundsystem. 
These days he likes to go solo on his own musical adventure, where his organic sounds always fuse house, disco, and weirdness into fun new forms…

Balance Selections 148

INTERVIEW & TRACKLIST

Balance Selections 148: Hólmar (Acid Tourist)

Goat Community Presents YokoO in the Magic Mountains of São Pedro do Sul, Portugal.

Full video here: https://youtu.be/tjnD3SbevYo

https://soundcloud.com/yokoo

A huge thank you to Camâra Municipal de São Pedro do Sul, Portal ViseuNow, Original.frame for the video, and everyone that made this memorable day possible 🙏🏻💙

YokoO:
https://www.facebook.com/yokoomusic

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https://www.facebook.com/goatcommunityportugal

Thank you all for listening and watching!! 
We can’t wait to live more moments like this with all of you! 💃🏻