I created this mix in honour of my good friend, Matthew Jenkins, who was sadly taken from us on the 23rd of December 2011. 

Matt and I were friends for 15 years (since the young age of 6) and over the years we have shared many memories! Matt was a big trance fan and always supported my music career in the dance (Trance) music industry. So I decided to create something using my skills for myself and many of the people who came across Matt in life to help remember him by. He was a big lover of music and even wanted to get in to DJ'ing himself, so I see this as the best way to pay tribute to such a great and outgoing friend.

This mix contains a handful of Matt's favourite ever trance tracks and a few that I feel reflect his unique personality and energetic ways.

Feel free to download it (its a FREE DOWNLOAD), I will store a copy of it for as long as I possibly can so that If ever anybody ever wants to hear it in the future, I'll have it available.


R.I.P Mate, You will never be forgotten.




SJR - Matthew Jenkins Remembrance Mix

My remix for Avenger's 'First Sight' was released globally in Feb 2010 on one of the most recognisable trance labels around, Mondo Records!!! 

I only used the original pads and lead midi files in the breakdown and I also cut down the piano piece as I thought it was too repetitive. I wanted to create a club track with a tough edgy drop and spent a few weeks coming up with a sound that I felt was suitable enough to sound good on any loud sound system!! 

Many thanks to Dale Corderoy who provided me with this great opportunity! 

Avenger - First Sight (SJR's Driving Tech Remix) [Mondo Records]

Aurora was my debut track, the very first version was created in 2006 (when I was just 16 years old) and was originally an instrumental trance track. It was signed shortly after to Digital Insomnia Recordings (DIR).

The very first version was released in 2007 but myself and DIR owner Darren Bayton decided to revamp it to suit the more modern market, so, I remade this track in the summer of 2008 and we started working with the vocalist Carrie to take the track to the next level. The resulting track became known as 'Aurora 2009' (2009 because that was when it was scheduled for release, even though the track was finished in 2008).

Aurora 2009 was released globally and received some good support. It was in 2010 when DIR again decided to create a re-release with a whole new set of remixes that the track began to pick up big support (Though my original 2009 mix remained the same for the 2010 re-release)....

Top global DJ's such as Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, Simon Patterson, JOOP, Tom Colontonio and many more top names all supported the 2010 re-release, I received feedback from various other DJ's who had played the track in clubs all over the world saying how good a reaction it was getting in the clubs and on the dancefloors.

Anyway, Aurora 2009/10 consisted of driving percussion and a pounding off beat bassline, beautiful melodies and a mesmerising vocal from Carrie Garrett (as you can hear in the clip).

Thanks to all of those who purchased any of the tracks in the various releases over the years, the support means a great deal!!

SJR Ft.Carrie - Aurora 2009 (2010 Re-release) [Digital Insomnia Recordings]

Moonlight was the brainchild of Ben Hunt. Moonlight was released globally in 2009 on Digital Insomnia Recordings and I was asked to complete a remix as part of the release. 

The main melody of the track was cut up and re-arranged to create a more uplifting sound as I thought the original mix sounded pretty dark and was not the sound I was wanting to achieve with the remix. I also wanted to give the track a nice minimal vibe with a rhythmic bassline (I was listening to a lot of Cosmic Gate at the time) so there are a lack of elements featuring in the remix, purely because I wanted the listeners focus to stay firmly on the melody and the bassline. The remix received decent support across the global DJ scene and was tried and tested by many DJ's in clubs all over the world.

Ben Hunt - Moonlight (SJR's Minimal Remake) [Digital Insomnia Recordings]

A work in progress for one of the releases due out on Unite In Trance Records...

Just thought I'd share a rough idea of what I'm heading for ;)

ID-ID (SJR's Driving Tech Remix) [Work In Progress]

This is my first production under my new stagename 'Meela'. 'Meela' projects will differ from the music under my 'SJR' name. 'Meela' will be a project aimed more at the progressive and alternative styles of electronic dance music. Whereas 'SJR' is more catered for Trance and Tech Trance styles of EDM.

This track was originally written by Orchid Grey's Rob Morgan and Laura Zumbe. I was offered the chance to originally remix the track but, eventually, was given permission to title it as one of my own productions as I essentially remade the track from scratch into a completely different genre of music using only the main vocals and a melody inspired by one of the original guitar riffs.

The track is laid back, intended to uplift and best when played during sunnier weather (not like we get much here in the UK though!!). To put it simply, I wanted to create something that was easy to listen to and something that complimented Laura's vocals.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this clip, it is the first of many 'Meela' productions and I hope to be able to share more new music with you all soon. Please leave comments and feedback :)

Ps. There are intentional moments of silence in the clip, this is to protect myself against rippers!!


Thanks, 

Sam x


Meela & Orchid Grey - No Regrets (Original Mix)

Sam Round is an electronic dance music artist based in Worcestershire, UK. Over recent years, Sam has written, produced and performed under the name of 'SJR', aimed primarily as a driving Tech-Trance act, writing and performing with music that slams the speaker cones and shakes the foundations. Sam has achieved relative success with his few releases under SJR. SJR's music has been globally released and supported by some of the worlds finest DJ's… 

Now, after taking time out from the music scene to focus on his studies at university, Sam is preparing to launch a new project under the name 'Meela'. Meela's music will be catered to a wider sound of dance music, an act intended not to be limited by the boundaries, allowing himself room to experiment, though, to a certain extent, Meela will mostly be centred around a more chilled, uplifting, melodic and emotionally fuelled sound. 

More importantly, Sam will be combining the two individual styles of his dance music acts and will also release music under the joint act, 'SJR & Meela'. This will allow Sam the freedom to truly express himself across the spectrum of electronic dance music, taking elements from his harder SJR sound and mashing it up with mellow, experimental and melodic Meela vibes.

Sam is currently preparing his new tracks for release and cannot wait to share his latest creations with the world. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for music by: 'Meela', 'SJR' and 'SJR & Meela'!!

More to come soon... 