SOOHAN and David Starfire Present: Circulate Vol 1

How Long (Geometrae Remix)

Arula - How Long (Geometrae Remix)

I will never understand what it means to be a person of color, but I can do my best to empathize with the people who have lived under much marginalization and oppression due to their race. I want to recognize that I use samples and take inspiration from cultures all around the world to create my music. My genre is a blend of my own creativity and that of other musicians, particularly people of color, that have had a profound influence on music since the dawn of time. In particular, African people have shaped almost every genre of music known to man. I also take inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and many other cultures to create the music that I make.

Umoja is the swahili word for Unity—meaning to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. This song incorporates Mongolian throat sining and Senegalese vocals with trap 808s to create a really fun and high energy song. French is the Senegal national language, and there are over 30 languages spoken in Senegal. So, I chose the Swahili word Umoja for this song to declare that the music that I create is a symbol for unity across borders and across race. I never knew that throat singing and African singing could be so incredible together—and what an amazing world we live in where this is even a possibility.

All of my music, and this song in particular, is a tribute to people of color across the world who have given me the ability to use the incredible musical vocabulary and instruments from their cultures. I want to explicitly express my immense gratitude and appreciation for these people who have shared and given the rights to their music to use in my own creative process. 

I choose to use my undeniable privilege to do my best to make the world a better place for everyone around me regardless of their race or nationality. Everyday I look to see how I can be better for everyone around me and how I can serve the planet more. 

If you are a white musician I would encourage you to also recognize where your music comes from and the people that made it possible for you to create what you create. May we all continue to unify and to not let the powers that be tear us apart and make us villainize one another. With love, respect, and gratitude.

Umoja

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Released 10-27-22 on Gravitas Recordings 🌀

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Maitreya (Sanskrit) is the essence of the future Buddha that lives within all things/no-things... We are all eternally enlightened Here and Now if we only awaken to it... In truth, there is no time and therefore there is no future or past, only this eternal moment and it is within this moment that we are Infinite... Thus our potential is Infinite for we are never disconnected from Maitreya by the illusion of time and need only remember that there is nothing to remember at all...

This piece symbolizes the evolution of the contemporary spirit towards the enlightenment experience and its activation in the "real world" through its progression of textures...

Beginning in from the universal sound source of the Om, this piece moves from the mechanical and sensual essence of modern life and society through the ebb and flow of becoming more and more aware of both the intense love and suffering of this world (represented by the movement of the strings) into an infinite space within, full of darkness but pulsing with beams of photons bringing one beyond space and time to the eternal sound of Om...

...awakening into an intricate hyperspace of Satori, we travel through the nexus of the Void upon the wings of a flute to find the realization that there is no realization and that It is beyond all things for: all is and all is not...

Floating back through inner/outer space and reawakening into this realm of Samsara and cyclical existence, the lessons of the Infinite are at first forgotten but then remembered again, creating a complete Self that is represented through the harmonic alignment of the strings and the flute, respectively symbolizing fear and love, darkness and light, the human experience and the buddha, the finite and the infinite...

Om...

released May 26, 2014 (Shanti Planti)

www.shantiplanti.com
shantiplanti.bandcamp.com/album/rhythm-code

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Maitreya (Shanti Planti)

The transcendent sounds of Poranguí and Liquid Bloom are reimagined in the skillful hands of downtempo bass artist Orenda. With his remix of 'Return To Source,' he metamorphoses ceremonial instrumentation and vast soundscapes into an entrancing sonic expedition. The pulsating bass lines and expert production work in unison to create a musical experience that not only resonates with the soul but also compels the body to move. Orenda's interpretation of 'Return To Source' is a delicious fusion of ethereal and bass-driven elements, inviting you to explore your inner realms while grooving to the rhythm of the universe.

Poranguí & Liquid Bloom - Return To Source (Orenda Remix)

Stream & DL : savej.fanlink.tv/solsticeremix

Savej’s ‘Solstice’ gets a ceremonial reimagining from Ruby Chase June 20th on the summer solstice. This song is the title track off his 2020 album and has been a huge staple of his discography and the Savej sound that fans resonate with for years. Ruby Chase gives a fresh new feel to the song without compromising the original’s beauty, carefully adding in her ethereal tribal vocals and production. With hints of Deya Dova and worldly instruments, this new idea blends with Savej’s deep south bass in a very powerful way. Both artists have been paving strong journeys in this music scene and using their artist projects to do good in the world and in the cultures that inspire their music; this release is another step in that journey and is very intentional to set the summer solstice vibe!

Solstice (Ruby Chase Remix)

Read about the new Subaqueous EP, Slipstream:

http://www.theuntz.com/news/subaqueous-previews-new-ep-with-slipstream-featuring-the-adaptive/

Subaqueous:
http://www.facebook.com/subaqueous/
http://subaqueous.bandcamp.com/

The Adaptive:
http://www.theadaptive.net
http://theadaptive.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/theadaptivemusic/

slipstream 10/11

Subaqueous - Slipstream ft The Adaptive

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DMTuna is a track from Synchromystica's upcoming album Triptych. Featuring the incomparable Robin Jackson on the clarinet, DMTuna is the modern psychedelic epic to an ancient journey. Triptych will be the first full-length album from the live psychedelic bass music trio, and a follow-up to their award-winning self-titled EP.  Synchromystica resides in the United States, and is comprised of Art of Fact, GuDA, and Mr. Moo. 

Synchromystica played our NYE Celebration Re:New in Portland on Dec 31st, 2018. 

More information at wwww.LivingPrism.us

Synchromystica Ft. Robin Jackson - DMTuna [Living Prism Premiere]

Gravitas Recordings is pleased to release Circulate Vol. 1, a global bass compilation curated by David Starfire and SOOHAN. This compilation boasts an impressive roster full of original tracks, remixes, and collaborations with eclectic artists such as Kaya Project, An-ten-nae, Desert Dwellers, Beats Antique, and CloZee, to name a few. Circulate was created in support of Beyond the Grade, a grassroots 501(c)3 not-for-profit Austin-based charity that provides after school music education for underserved children. 

Over the years, Austin musicians have donated their time to Beyond the Grade in teaching various programs, camps, and classes such as beats, live performance, drum kits, keyboard/piano, and guitars. Music is proven to positively increase people’s happiness, learning, and creativity; however, many schools are not able to fund music education. David Starfire and SOOHAN understand first-hand how beneficial it can be towards cognitive development and self-esteem in children, and they are excited to spread Beyond the Grade’s mission among the electronic music community through Circulate.

Another mission of Circulate was to advocate the global bass music community that is growing around the world. This compilation spotlights different sounds and features artists from around the United States, Finland, Ghana, Canada, Hungary, Angola, Poland, France, the UK, and more who contribute to create cutting-edge music that is a fusion of traditional cultural music mixed with modern beats, bass, and rhythms. There is a movement in music with different cultures coming together musically with dance music, as dance crosses all languages and is a language of its own to be understood universally. From celebrations to rituals, dance brings people together. With the internet, anyone can listen to music from another culture and fuse it with dance music to create a unique version to share with others. This global bass compilation was created with the understanding that people are interested in being educated about music from around the world and hearing sounds that are outside of the norm. Beyond the Grade was the perfect charity to partner with for this compilation, and 100% of net proceeds will be donated to assist in “keeping music alive in Austin schools.”

KAYU

With greatest pleasure, David Starfire and I present Circulate: Vol 1, out on Gravitas Recordings! We have been working for months to make this happen and couldn't be any happier with how it turned out. All proceeds from this album benefit Beyond The Grade, an Austin based charity.

Download and Support Here:
https://davidstarfire-soohan.fanlink.to/circulate-vol-1

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Ina Filip - Odoya (SOOHAN Remix)

With greatest pleasure, David Starfire and I present Circulate: Vol 1, out on Gravitas Recordings! We have been working for months to make this happen and couldn't be any happier with how it turned out. All proceeds from this album benefit Beyond The Grade, an Austin based charity.

Download and Support Here:
davidstarfire-soohan.fanlink.to/circulate-vol-1

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SOOHAN & Mikko Heikinpoika - Onnimanni

SOOHAN & Blaq Pages - Eish!

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SOOHAN & James Nasty - O Horizon

With greatest pleasure, David Starfire and I present Circulate: Vol 1, out on Gravitas Recordings! We have been working for months to make this happen and couldn't be any happier with how it turned out. All proceeds from this album benefit Beyond The Grade, an Austin based charity.

Download and Support Here:
davidstarfire-soohan.fanlink.to/circulate-vol-1

Mixing: Shuhandz 
Mastering: Subvert Central

Kaya Project - San Pedro Rising (SOOHAN Remix)

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Ina Filip - Odoya (SOOHAN Remix)

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