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Sunyata is the liberating feeling that arises during meditation, the sense of freedom from one's thoughts and distractions. It is also said that the realization of sunyata is the key to attaining enlightenment and true wisdom.

Reaching this state means the yogi has realized that the five skandhas (the elements that make up the human being: form, perception, sensation, consciousness and mental formation) are impermanent and not related to any sort of inner Self. In this context, sunyata refers to the fact that we are essentially empty of the individual Self that we tend to think of as being “us.”

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Sunyata - (Original Mix)

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Dharmata is that which is considered to be the ultimate, unconditioned nature of reality completely free from conceptualization. Some say dharmata cannot be perceived with the intellectual mind.

Dharmata is seen as the intrinsic nature of phenomena, which is what occurs when the mind is clear of obscurations. It forms the foundation for all being and is the all-pervading essence of existence. Dharmata is the absolute from which all else can then proceed.

However, dharmata is not a nothingness or an indifference, but it is filled with the wisdom of non-duality, compassion, clarity and bliss. When an enlightened individual perceives dharmata, it is said that they see deeply the uncontrived and unconditioned nature inherent in the lack of any separation.

Dharmata - (Original Mix)

Sentient - (Original Mix) (Unreleased)

One from the archives: This mix is from the FireTribe 9 Year Anniversary Livestream. I went Multi-genre with this one, bringing in some bass music, DnB, techno, and threw in a few breaks and trance-y tunes in there. Hope you enjoy!

FireTribe 9 Year Anniversary - May 2020 Livestream

Part of my archival sets: A techno set I played to welcome in the New Years 2019-2020. Pic is the sunset view we had that evening. Please enjoy and dance!

badlama - Happy New Year 2020 - Techno

Devotion - (Original Mix) (Unreleased)

I played a sunset closer for Moon Dip July Full Moon, 2021. 


Tracklist:


Trademark (Original Mix) - Uman - Courtesy of Inminimax Records
Immortal (Original Mix) - Ewan Rill - Courtesy of Balkan Connection
Frequencies (Kenan Savrun Remix) - Horizon One - Courtesy of Massive Harmony Records
Mime (Original Mix) - Oliver & Tom - Courtesy of Univack
Eternal Feeling (Original Mix) - Seymark - Courtesy of Massive Harmony Records
Embryo (Fabri Lopez Remix) - Tuxedo - Courtesy of Balkan Connection
Going Thru Space (Original Mix) - Indigo Man, Diego Alvarado - Courtesy of Droid9
Snowdrift (Mike Rish Remix) - Nik Nazarov - Courtesy of Chuvstvo Ritma Rec.
Afrika (Agent Orange DJ Remix) - Chus & Ceballos, DJ Chus, Pablo Ceballos - Courtesy of Stereo Productions
Afrika (Marco Lys Remix) - Chus & Ceballos, DJ Chus, Pablo Ceballos - Courtesy of Stereo Productions
Dwel (Original Mix) - Mike Rish - Courtesy of UGENIUS Music
Muns Castle (Original Mix) - Mike Rish - Courtesy of UGENIUS Music
Zero (Original Mix) - Ewan Rill - Courtesy of Sever Records
Colossus (Original Mix) - Mike Rish - Courtesy of UGENIUS Music
True Level (Original Mix) - Oliver & Tom - Courtesy of onedotsixtwo
Southern Lakes (Original Mix) - Oliver & Tom - Courtesy of onedotsixtwo
Ascent (Original Mix) - Kamilo Sanclemente - Courtesy of Freegrant Music
Morning (OHMZ Remix) - Leandro Caceres - Courtesy of RYNTH
Introspective (Original Mix) - Agustin Pengov - Courtesy of Balkan Connection
Mercurial Moon (Original Mix) - Alan Cerra - Courtesy of Balkan Connection
Sounds of Freedom (Original Mix) - Juan Deminicis - Courtesy of Visceral
Kamaksha (Oliver & Tom Remix) - NOIYSE PROJECT, Dylan Deck - Courtesy of Balkan Connection
Devotion (Original Mix) - Badlama - - Courtesy of LA Sound
Underwater Cities (Original Mix) - Bluetech - Courtesy of Alien Breakdance
Underwater Cities (PheuZen Remix) - Bluetech - Courtesy of Alien Breakdance
Subaqueous (Original Mix) - Keerd - Courtesy of Inquiry Records
Ancient Lake (Original Mix) - Keerd - Courtesy of Inquiry Records
Float (2021 VIP)	Keith Mackenzie - Illeven - Courtesy of Eleven
Closer (Original Mix) - brandroid - Courtesy of brandroid
Book Of Shadows (Original Mix) - Keerd - Courtesy of Rune Recordings
It's All About (Keerd Remix) - Luke Mandala - Courtesy of Desert Trax

badlama - Moon Dip July 2021 - Progressive

I was blessed to share the sounds of earthlings, with earthlings, on earth. Huge thanks to my friend Hunter Starkings for bringing me into the landing zone.

badlama @ Earthlings Gathering 2021

My set from Desert Escape Mysticism, which was channeled at the event as an ecstatic expression of gratitude through me and you, the listener. I was glad to see so many blissful faces and share in that day's beauty with each of you. Thank you for dancing, and shine bright!

Photo by The Grand One

Tracklist
Liquid Bloom, TRIBONE - Interbeing (Sigil Remix)
Poranguí, Mose - Tonantzin (Mose Remix)
Various Artists - Tekdiffeye - Everlasting Essence
Shaman's Dream, Poranguí, Eric Zang - Cedar Moon (Feat. Geometrae)
Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart feat. Rara Avis (Mose Remix)
Liquid Bloom & PERE - Refuge
Liquid Bloom & PERE - Azuma Jishi (Feat. Madi Sato)
Liquid Bloom, Poranguí - Peyote Canyon (Uone's Phantom Whistler Remix)
Aphasia - mPFC plasticity
Futexture - Relic
Cause4Concern - Dead Weight (Original Mix)
Kalya Scintilla - Eastern Opulence (Mindex remix)
Ganga Giri - Cockatoo Boogaloo (Kalya Scintilla Remix)
Liquid Bloom, Allisunshine, Wei-Chi Field, Shanti - Inner Gardens (Roots of the Earth)
Liquid Bloom - Roots of the Earth (Re.Generations mix)
Liquid Bloom - Fire Gathering (Numatik Remix)
Liquid Bloom - Fire Gathering (ReGen: AtYyA Remix)
Liquid Bloom - Fire Gathering (Land Switcher Remix)
Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (Re.Generations mix)
Liquid Bloom - Emerging Heart (Erothyme Remix)
Poranguí	 - Sachamama (Kaminanda Remix)
Oliver Koletzki - Rainbow Serpents (Iorie Remix)
Liquid Bloom, Poranguí - Regreso al Agua (Numatik Remix)
Liquid Bloom & PERE - Overgrown
Liquid Bloom & PERE - Nubra

Live @ Desert Escape Mysticism (October 2021)

I was honored to play this music under the moon-lit night sky, with love and dear friends all dancing the night away. 

Tracklist: 
Dumpster (Original Mix) - Governmentfun
Memento (Original Mix) - Coerce
Rahu (Original Mix) - Light Monday, Volgina Allina
Locked Love (Original Mix) - Gunston
Saturn On The Left (Original Mix) - Requiem
Humming Bird (Original Mix) - MidKnighT MooN
Pale Blue Spot (Original Mix) - Talix
Transfixed (Original Mix) - Zen Dub
Answer (Original Mix) - Governmentfun
Darkest Night (Original Mix) - Whiney
Dance All Night (Original Mix) - Low:r
Mote of Dust (Original Mix) - Ritual, Alpha Rhythm
Computer Brains (Bop Remix) - Bcee
Don't Go (Original Mix)	 - External Subway
Miracle (Original Mix) - MNML, Brainwork
Too Much - Felix Raymon & Invadhertz
Fragments of Thoughts (Original Mix) - Zound
Downtown (Original Mix) - Sym:bol
Succulent (Original Mix) - Ritual
Sunflower (Original Mix) - D:Sign
Primrose (Original Mix) - Grey Code
Music Lasts Forever(Original Mix) - A.Fruit
The Muses (Original Mix) - Silence Groove
Krilya (Original Mix) - Kelle
Change (Original Mix) - Tellus
Time Express (Future Engineers Remix) - Electrosoul System
Navigate (Original Mix) - Keerd
Cold Streets (Original Mix) - Ritual
Adaptation (Original Mix) - Keerd
Breath In (Waeys Remix) - Bcee
Motel (Original Mix) - Maykors
Orca (Original Mix) - Shadows
Find Myself (Radicall Remix) - 1 Step 2 Far
Foolish Heart (Dava Remix) - Enea, Rozfresh
Acacia (Original Mix) - Ritual
Fused (Original Mix) - The Vanguard Project
Humdrum (Original Mix) - SKG, Vektah
Solar Flares (Original Mix) - Vektah
Treezee (Original Mix) - Maykors
Believe (Original Mix) - Khramer
254 (Original Mix) - Division (DNB)
Lost (Original Mix) - Audio
Albayzin (Original Mix) - Save The Rave, Alerstorm
Calling (Original Mix) - Wingz
Miami (Original Mix) - DJ Rocca, Crimson, Neve
Four Minutes (Original Mix) - Dava, Tweakz
Breadsticks (Original Mix) - Circumference
Heartless - Felix Raymon & Invadhertz
Fast Forward (Original Mix) - Peyo
Odyssey (Original Mix) - Maykors
Take You Down (Original Mix) - Rezilient
Snowflakes Catcher (Original Mix) - Spherique
Gaia (Original Mix) - Zen Dub

All tracks courtesy of their respective labels and releases.

February Is For Lovers

This mix was inspired through beginners mind, that childlike wonder present in not knowing, yet following instincts and guidance from within. Rather than holding tight to what I wanted or thought was "supposed to be", I went with what felt fun, felt right, felt harmonic, and paid attention to those whom I admire, adore, and aspire to inspire. 

You have the knowledge, wisdom, skills, and fortunes present to bring your dreams into reality.  Though to be in the flow, we've got to let go of our tight grasps, and submit to acceptance, guidance, humility. 

Tracklist coming soon.

Dark Moon May 2022

What an honor it was to play with you all in dance and music this year... Noise stage and everyone who came out made the vibe unforgettable. Here are my selections from Saturday daytime, hope you enjoy the Love Long Beach vibe from wherever you find yourself. Live in Love

TRACKLIST - All tracks courtesy of their respective record labels and artists. Thank you all so much for making such love-evoking music. 
The Road Back (with Evoke) - Kalya Scintilla
Numatik - Ensename (Kalya Scintilla chill remix) - Kalya Scintilla
Silent (Original Mix) - Seathasky
Computer Brains (Bop Remix) - Bcee
Domino Effect (Original Mix) - In:Most
Don't Go (Original Mix) - External Subway
Pieces (Instrumental Mix) - Confusious
Like The Sun (Original Mix) - Disrupta
ID(Upcoming Release) - Badlama - Momentive Recordings
Dance All Night (Original Mix) - Low:r
Breath In (Waeys Remix) - Bcee
Cups (Original Mix) - Moonaddict
Mistrust (Original Mix) - 107
Run Deep (Original Mix) - Polarized, Alithis
Monotonia (Original Mix) - Electrosoul System, MSDOS
Locked Love (Original Mix) - Gunston
I know (Original Mix) - Maykors, Alyness
Sacred Temple (dela Moon Remix) - Equanimous, Geometrae, dela Moon
Mola (Original Mix) - Zombie Cats, Safra
Drift (Freshney Remix) - Zombie Cats, Freshney
Goon Squad (Original Mix) - Low:r
About This Thing (Original Mix) - Seereal
Unforgiving (Original Mix) - QZB
Never (Original Mix) - Zombie Cats
Attitude (Original Mix) - Crimson, Neve
Lesion (Original Mix) - Subdue
Acidic Love (Original Mix) - Waeys
Ignite feat. Madrush MC (Original Mix) - Annix, MadRush MC
Hypa (Original Mix) - Cecil Hotel
Radiator (Original Mix) - Mandidextrous, Matt Scratch
Flow (Original Mix) - Lok, Beterror
Far Out (Original Mix) - Furious Freaks
Warrior (Original Mix) - Solsan
Signals (Original Mix) - MidKnighT MooN
Deep Space (Data 3 Remix) - Sub Focus
40hz Funk (Original Mix) - M:FX, Iamdoomed
Ali Murda (Original Mix) - Cecil Hotel
Surrender (Original Mix) - AKA

Love Long Beach Festival - Live (July 2022 - Noise Stage Saturday)

The view of the moonrise from a beautiful living desert is a sight not so easily forgotten. In celebration of how fortunate we are to witness this beautiful dance of the Sun and Moon, I put together this funky and sacred soundscape to remember it by. It's moments like these that cast light deep into our souls, and build a foundation of joy and gratitude for a lifetime.

Moonrise - Oct 2022 - Progressive & Melodic Techno

We are Momentive Recordings.  With passionate integrity, we hold large underground dnb parties in Los Angeles and are working towards an inclusive community of like minded producers, artists, & all individuals to keep the spirit of dnb strong here in Los Angeles.

Witness our first compilation of many.  
Omphalos - the center or hub of something, navel of the Earth

Omphalos Vol. 001

One Step (Original Mix) - Badlama

A blissful dance shared among friends, with a memorable view. Happy Anniversary Firetribe, sharing 11 years of Fire, Fun, and Flow with friends near and far.

Live @ Sunrise - FireTribe 11 Year Anniversary

It was so much fun dancing and sharing this set with Sandlands DnB Festival. Played at 3am in the Southern California desert, this set came together as an intense but dancefloor friendly journey through the realms of neuro, deep, tech dnb, with some flavors of halftime and rollers/liquid in there too. Starts out with a deep dive into the noisy realms, and resolved into a splash of dream-like bliss. I'm still dancing to this one...

I'll post a trackless here soon:

Live @ Sandlands Desolate Jan 2023

An exploration of music for my 30th Birthday, celebrated with friends and good company.

Van's 30th Birthday Set

It's been a while since I've put together a neuro dnb / halftime set, and this dancefloor was a perfect place for it. Wild energy for 2-4am in the desert, with the full moon glowing overhead. Thanks to all the amazing artists who keep making huge tunes, and love to everyone that was there for Righteous Moon; good times shared and great memories made.

Badlama - Live @ Righteous Moon Twilight Eclipse 2023

With honor and overflowing gratitude I am pleased to share this recording from Moontribe's 30Year anniversary. 

Gathering in sacred celebration of the Moon, to dance with the music, and share what we find dear and special within ourselves, and with each and every one-another, is what brings us round moon and moon again... Finding ourself being guided by this reverence throughout the journey, pulled by the waves of mystique reflecting through Luna's glow.

This was a particularly potent gathering of hearts and souls for me and many of us there. I found myself overjoyed, overwhelmingly held, and loving and being loved beyond words, in ways I may have only dreamed.

Being asked to bring music out for this 30th year was a momentous honor, inspiring a deeper reverence within me, pushing me to allow, share, create, and find my light, to shine and play and reflect with those whom were dancing on that sacred ground. Gratitude for each of you who invited me into the fold, encouraging me to grow from within, and giving your love on the dance floor, where we've always been. 

Love is a guide, a gift, an action. May we each be fortunate to find ourself living in love.

Thanks to my amazing friends for taking these photos. I combined them with some creativity to make the cover art.

Trackless Coming s00n!

Van @ Moontribe 30 Year Anniversary Saturday Morning

Over the Moon, this time with VAN MICHAEL and his "Sonic Tonic", spanning a year-long audio journey through downtempo selections from electronic music labels worldwide, weaving bubbly and soothing sounds into emotion, bliss, and sonic delish'. This radiOzora exclusive mix is curated to invoke a gentle delight in being happy, joyous, and free, inspired by the invitation of new beginnings and welcome endings. Van Michael is a DJ and producer attuned to a simple purpose: Help the world and have fun; Embrace play and listen to bliss. His evolving and organic sound is a celebration of the soulful dance that resides within each one of us. As a percussionist and performer with deep roots in the global electronic music subculture, Van’s performances and collaborations feature the legendary Moontribe Collective from California, Ozora USA, Global Eclipse Gatherings, Vortex and Stargate Festivals, Burning Man, Momentive Events, Music and Sky, and other budding world music projects. Van’s releases are currently out on Momentive Recordings and his own label, La Sound.

:: Tracklist ::

Kratos Himself - Needless
Dillard - You
Kratos Himself - T(h)rust
Mike Slott x Diane Badié - Nightingale
Constantijn Lange - Snagsens Delight
Pépe - Don't Swim
Kratos Himself - For You
Sweatson Klank - Oblique
Faodail - Out Of Sight
Sweatson Klank - It's All In Your Head
Konduku - Devre
Good Lee - The Wave
Jahbitat (aka Sunny Graves) - Resonant Wood Temple
Catching Flies - Snow Day
Kelpe - MarginsGenetrix - Inner Sphere
kLL sMTH - Systematic Anomaly
Supertask - Infinite
Long Arm - Gika Gika (featuring Sneaky & I.V.A.)
Blossom - Tiffkas
KUBA - The Woman Who Made The Rain Come
datassette - Helvetica Calcium
Rain Dog - Spatial Separations
datassette - Cagney XOR Lacey (Part 2)
Vano - Sunrise
Rosbeh - I Wish You A Fortunate Day
Verdance - Pithy
Oak - Mongoose

https://soundcloud.com/van_michael | https://soundcloud.com/overthemoontunes

VAN MICHAEL | Over The Moon Series Ep. 8 | 19/01/2025

Here is a sunset set I put together and recorded for 10/10/2020. I truly can't wait to see you all again on the dance floor, where we belong.

badlama - 10/10/20'z Sunset Escape

On the New Moon of October 2020 I recorded this set. Resting in a profound state of metamorphosis, my heart blossomed through this great change. With intention, honor, compassion as the guides, I played in this space of newness, and discovered another layer unfolding. May all benefit. 🙏

badlama - Electric Metamorphosis - October 2020 New Moon Supermoon

An auspicious full snow moon overhead, a totem of the fox scurrying below, and the cycle of Saturn Returning to my chart for this very special Piscean birth anniversary celebration of the full moon in Virgo  February 2021. May all beings take vast benefit and be free to dance and sing and move their feet! Live in Love

badlama - Feb 2021 Cooltribe Full Snow Moon  - Celebrating 28 Years

~ Move the world to listen deeply ~
Van Michael is a DJ and producer attuned to a simple purpose: Help the world and have fun; Embrace play and listen to bliss. His evolving and organic sound is a celebration of the soulful dance that resides within each one of us. 

As a percussionist and performer with deep roots in the global electronic music subculture, Van’s performances and collaborations feature the legendary Moontribe Collective from California, Ozora USA, Global Eclipse Gatherings, Vortex and Stargate Festivals, Burning Man, Momentive Events, Music and Sky, and other budding world music projects. Van’s releases are currently out on Momentive Recordings and his own label, La Sound.

Van found his love for sonic delight with jams on improvised instruments as a child, sparking formal training as a percussionist, and leading him to journey deeper into music production and global collaboration. 

With sounds from deep veins of organic and electronic origins, Van Michael shares his productions and selections in celebration of the sound we find within ourselves. 

Ringing the sound system as a temple, a place of reverence, he meditates on subtle grooves, beckoning bliss and introspection, inviting a dance on the moonlit ground, in the journey to nirvana, celebrating rebirth and unity, with love for sharing the sounds we find within our soul. Poised to bring heights of elation in the deepest funky grooves, and to ignite a fire under-foot for your inner being. It's our time to keep shining!

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