I knew there was energy leading up to this event. In talking with people, the excitement was palpable for Pink Mammoth to return to Boulder. Even with the expectation-bar raised sky high, revelers from Boulder, Denver, and beyond blew me away with the high vibe, the deep connections, and the insatiable energy. I am so appreciating being part of the event. 

Also, big shoutout to Denver producer and DJ, Andy Immerman, whose track, A Repeated Melody" comes in at minute 32. 

Here's the last hourish of my set -> Liftoff!

James Barry @ Pink Mammoth Junkyard Social Club 2023.04.28

This is my live recording from Rhythm Sanctuary Ecstatic Dance on August 18, 2023. The energy and expression of the dancers moved me to tears. 

Wave by musical wave, the dancers went deeper into flow and deeper into their respective ecstatic experiences. Taken together, the room unified in a collective experience, true communitas. Can you feel the unifying moments?

What a joy it was to provide the soundscape for those willing to go deep and ride wave after wave. I have deep gratitude for this medium to move people.

James Barry @ Rhythm Sanctuary Dance 2023.08.17

This is the live recording from my ambient, welcome set at the Rhythm Sanctuary Ecstatic Dance on August 17, 2023. As dancers entered and grounded into the space, I embarked on this set to connect music to space, space to dancer, and dancer to music. Having each of these elements linked, made the journey that followed, all the more powerful.

James Barry @ Rhythm Sanctuary Opening Ambient 2023.08.17

This is my closing set from the Pink Mammoth party at the Junkyard Social Club in Boulder, Colorado. What an epic night. I feel truly blessed to have been tapped to close out this rad party. Big thanks to Junkyard Social for hosting us in the funky, eclectic venue with climbable art. And big thanks to the Pink Mammoth family for bringing the vibes all night.

James Barry - Closing Set Pink Mammoth 2023.08.04

All the participants are CHRISTIANS.

Lyrics by me
Chorus by 휘랑
Narration by 김문주 간사님
Mixed & Mastered by 왕령관
Original track from “Sunday Candy” by Chance The Rapper

Music Video Link ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmLfQPHpIss

[Lyrics]

(Verse 1 – 임동욱)
"어서 일어나서 준비해 있어 가야할 곳이"
"씻고 옷 입고 챙겨 성경책과 정신머리"
이 말에 모두 분주해져
빨라지는 시계태엽 헌금은 또 까먹어 매번
아 어쩔수 없네 이번주는 동생이 내줘
갚으라는 말에 대답해 "그래 인마"
"너도 그랬잖아?" 그러니 걔도 말해 "그래 인마"
또 밤 샜네 잠 안 깨네 예배 중에 
다시 빠져들어 게임에 또 회개해
말씀이 뭐였지 집가면 머릿속은 휑해
그래도 주일엔 가야돼 교회에

(Verse 2 - 임동욱)
여기에 주 대신 놀러 다닌게 내 실수
오늘도 갈길은 멀어 점점 쳐져 기분
그래도 친구는 많어 그나마 다행이구
쉿 (기도 하시겠습니다) 모두 집중
예배시간 넘 길어 남 몰래 딴짓을 플레이
앉아 있기도 지쳐 조용히 화장실행
계속 시간만 때우면서 축도만 기다리네
뒤에 모임이고 뭐고 도망갔네 집에
그러다 어느날 그분을 만났어
그래 우리가 늘 부르던 주님이 맞어
오직 나 같은 한명 위해 친히 찾아왔어
잊지못해 그날의 감정 난 이제 교회에 살어

(Pre-hook - 휘랑)
You gotta move it slowly
[천천히 움직이고]
Take it in my body like it's holy
[내 살을 성스러운듯 가져가 먹어]
I've been waiting for you for the whole week
[일주일 내내 너를 기다려 왔어]
I've been praying for you, you're my Sunday candy
[널 위해 기다려왔어, 네가 나의 주일 사탕이야]

(Hook - 휘랑)
Come on in this house, 'cause it's gonna rain
[이 집으로 들어오렴, 곧 비가 올테니까]
Rain down Zion, it's gonna rain
[시온의 비야 내려라, 곧 비가 올꺼야]
You better come on in this house, 'cause it's gonna rain
[어서 이 집으로 들어오렴, 곧 비가 올테니까]
Rain down Zion, it's gonna rain
[시온의 비야 내려라, 곧 비가 올꺼야]

Sunday Candy Remix (with 휘랑)

All the participants are CHRISTIANS.

Lyrics by 박관희 & me
Prod by Jake Angel Beats
Mixed & Mastered by 배준형

Lyric Video Link ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbk18eAE7uk

[Lyrics]

(Hook – 임동욱)
일단 한번 와 봐 여기에
너와 나 또 한분이 함께하는 이곳에
일단 한번 와 봐 여기에
양손을 하늘 향해 들어봐봐 이렇게
일단 한번 와 봐 여기에
언젠간 이 감정을 느껴보길 기도해
일단 한번 와 봐 여기에
온 세상과 모두를 위해 불러 이 노래

(Verse 1 – 임동욱)

엄마를 보기전 먼저 만난 한분이 계셔
내가 살아온 날들은 곧 그와 함께 맺어
받은 사랑과 행복 가시밭길 위 헤엄
이 모든 기쁨을 음악으로 전파하란 계시여

나도 다 똑같아 세상의 맛이 좋아 당연
때론 감옥 같아 남몰래 써버리는 가면
다시 여기 돌아와보면 생각이 바껴
성탄의 산타와 부활의 토끼는 사실 같은 분이란걸

삶은 매일 달라도 이게 답일꺼야
순위를 메긴다면 꿈보다 앞일꺼야
나(I)만 위해 사는 인생속에 ‘왜’(y)가 생긴다면
Hol‘i’day에서 Hol‘y’day로 바뀌는게 어렵지 않을꺼야

(Verse 2 - 박관희)
삶이 늘 지루해 난 아직 미숙해서
내가 내 힘으로 산 후에 남은 것은 오직 후회뿐
아 또 실수했어 내 매일의 삶
왜 이래 난 인생 실패자
바라지만 달라질까 내일의 나 (아!)

그러다 발견한 작은방 속의 십자가
일단 기도했지 아마도 내 심장 안쪽에 민망한 족쇄 있잖아
그게 싹 풀린 뒤 자유롭게 숨 쉬지
이제는 새로움뿐이니 전과는 다른 삶 누리지

일요일 예배당 설교 속에
다 진리가 있지 그 말씀을 먹고 노네
같은 아버지를 둔 우린 운명 공동체
아름다운 곳 이게 내가 느껴본 교회

HOLYDAY (with 박관희)

This is my live recording from the Rhythm Sanctuary Ecstatic Dance on January 11, 2024. The feedback loop from music > to dancer > to DJ > to music > to dancer > to DJ was on a level I have not experienced. A unifying field emerged in the space where energies rose and fell and rose and fell and transmuted, transformed, healed and grew. And we emerged . . . expanded. Deep gratitude to this community.

James Barry @ Rhythm Sanctuary Dance 2024.01.11

My first posted set of Chill Rave . . . a genre I've been digging deeply lately. Recorded live on New Years Eve at the Temple House. Enjoy!

James Barry Temple House NYE 2024.12.31

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Bringing soulful beats to dance floors wherever he goes. Curating musical experiences that make bodies move.

James began DJing because there was a musical expression inside of him that he had to let out. He felt the music he loved so deeply, he wanted to help create that experience for others as well. James has delighted dance floors from the Playa to theaters, from clubs to cabanas, and from intimate gatherings to expansive venues.

James has set the vibe at Pink Mammoth, played the Boulder Theater (on Halloween night!), and been a regular for Daybreaker Colorado. In addition to these events, James has shared the stage with the likes of Justin Martin, Lee Foss, and The Polish Ambassador. James understands from multiple perspectives what it takes to put on epic events having provided and operated the sound equipment for Below Radar. When he plays out, he brings to bear this diverse experience.

James isn't tied to a specific genre of House music; he's tied to his commitment to playing music that he feels deeply. He brings soulful beats to dance floors wherever he goes; curating musical experiences that make bodies move.

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