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Award-winning guy/composer with a command over many genres, THIS MAN is Heavily influenced by video game and film music and has recently taken a dive into video game orchestral and jazz fusion arrangements. Ryan (aka ORION) hopes his music will leave beautifully vivid, dark dreams in the mind of the listener.

Bookings/mgmt: bookings@allroundartists.com

Having delved into his craft in 2017, James Saunders has been cultivating his sound and turning heads ever since. 

Since beginning his journey into sound, James has relentlessly developed his skills in the studio, with a heavy influence of funk, jazz and disco. His appreciation for these styles of music can be heard throughout his work in the form of live guitar and drum parts, as well as the unforgettable slinky sound of a Rhodes piano - which is often the key element in his compositions. His aural fingerprint is full of energy and groove throughout, particularly his Jamiroquai Edits which have been in heavy rotation for some time, receiving mass appeal. There are few up and coming producers that have been featured in DJ Mag in relation to their production techniques but Saunders has found himself to be one of them. 

Many of the seeds that have been planted so far have come into full fruition in the form of a slew of releases on labels such as PIV, Moan and Dutch powerhouse No Art, where his ‘Ten Hours EP’ really set the pace as his first stand out body of work. In addition to the labels he has found himself connected to, some of the leaders of modern club music have shown continuous support of James’ work, namely Chris Stussy, Rossi, Toman, ANOTR and Jamie Jones.

Now with a string of solid gigs coupled with his intuitive ear for sound, James’ next steps are set to be solid. With firm footing thus far, the path is only becoming wider and brighter…

My journey to DJing began on a shared path with many electronic music fans in the early 2010s; attending far too many festivals and events, only to return home with an iPhone full of video recordings and attempted Shazams. I’d spend the following months poring through muddy, distorted, bass-heavy clips in hopes of tracking down the songs that made those nights special. That activity hasn’t changed much over the last decade, but at the time it instilled the critical components leading to my DJing interest: an ever-growing library and the desire to share that music with others.

Fast forward several years and now I find myself at home in Austin, Texas. Here I’m fortunate to play a role as a regional DJ, opening for artists and playing events I could only dream of back when I was “DJing” on a mouse and keyboard between rounds of beer pong. While my tastes (and, fortunately, my equipment) have changed over the years, that primary motivation to share my favorite songs and artists remains intact. My stylistic preferences tend to lie on the deeper and melodic sides of house and techno, but I take great pride in maintaining a diverse library and catering selections to fit the headliner or theme of the night. Within that context, each set aims to curate a different experience by cohesively blending various sounds and genres, accentuating each selection with the surrounding tracks. Only once the flow, energy, and mood have been established can standout moments be created.

I’m thankful to have shared the stage with artists such as Dixon, Tale of Us, Jonas Rathsman, ANNA, Ben Böhmer, Enamour, Magdalena, Coyu, and to have represented some of the local talent at Seismic Dance Event.

You can purchase my albums on Bandcamp, or support me on Patreon and receive exclusive music there.

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