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

spreading love and light, intention and vision through sound. mediative psychedelic, upliftment. sounds that allow you to travel within.

~ 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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Raver since ‘91 and currently bouncy drum and bass obsessed.  I love everything but currently breaks and acidy  techno💃