Ambient and Melodic dreams

Variant Field is a collaboration between Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers & Alex DeYoung. Blending many sources of inspiration into abstract and cerebral soundscapes that are equally suitable for both the feet and the mind.  Their intelligent and textured productions pulse with hypnotic-punchy beats, earth shaking bass, and blissful cinematic expansions and melodies .... Variant Field occupies the realms between sonic worlds.

Variant Field

Belly Dance

The void

Downtempo 2

MERKABA

psydub

tranquility (psyniverse)

From the forthcoming album 'Museum Of Consciousness' - Out July 29th, 2013

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Shpongle - How The Jellyfish Jumped Up The Mountain

Shpongle - Juggling Molecules

The Mad Marionettist

Merkaba - Solar Ohm (Kalya Scintilla Remix) (edit)

THIS IS A JUST A TEASER FILE ::: FULL RELEASE ON TWISTED RECORDS

http://www.beatport.com/release/seeing-things/1234701

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/seeing-things/id799412134?uo=4

With this latest release, the Desert Dwellers have teamed up with a highly dynamic and acclaimed group of international producers to remix one of their most cherished tracks "Seeing Things."  The result is an immpressive offering of futuristic dubby beats, filled with deep pulsating bass & inextricable, extraterrestrial emissions.  Hallucinatory realms await the listener, as one will soon be seeing things completely new through these transportive soundscapes produced by huge international acts like Eat Static, James Monro, Kaminanda, Lubdub, Landswitcher, Variant Field, and Mystral.

1.	Seeing Things  -  Original Mix			 	 	 	 7:01
2.	Seeing Things  -  Eat Static's Seeing Beings  Remix	         10:06
3.	Seeing Things  -  Lubdub Remix			 	 	 	 9:22
4.	Seeing Things  -  James Monro Remix        	 	 	 9:23
5.	Seeing Things  -  Land Switcher Remix       	 	 	 7:16
6.	Seeing Things  -  Kaminanda Remix			 	 	 7:58
7.	Seeing Things  -  Variant Field Remix			 	 	 6:51
8.	Seeing Things  -  Mystral Remix				 	 	 6:13

Desert Dwellers consists of Amani Friend and Treavor Moontribe; together they are one of the most pioneering and prolific downtempo artists hailing from the United States, having released over a dozen full length albums, several DD remixed albums, as well as countless singles, EPs and remixes for labels like Twisted, Six Degrees, White Swan, and Iboga to name a few. After the huge success of the “DownTemple Dub” series, and blowing up the past three years at some of the most prominent international music festivals including Lightning In A Bottle, Symbiosis, Wanderlust, Shambhala, Eclipse Festival Australia, Envision, Beloved, Sonic Bloom, and Earthdance, Desert Dwellers are gearing up for a very big year in 2014, beginning with a 7 week tour across the United States opening for world renowned Twisted Records artist Shpongle!

First up, the original version of “Seeing Things” invites us aboard a multidimensional plane of evocative psychedelic electronica.  Desert Dwellers are experts at navigating inner worlds of sound, and with this composition they have availed themselves fully to the nature of their genre-bending production skills which they are highly acclaimed for.  Listen attentively, and hear an arsenal of unique sound design, as Desert Dwellers tactfully blend Dub into Breakbeat entangled with Glitch, and a mysterious uproar of psychedelic squelches and spatial vocals that coincide flawlessly.

Coming in at a whopping 10 minutes is the first remix of "Seeing Things," by the alien automaton Eat Static.  Merv Pepler, drummer from the legendary progressive psychedelic rock band Ozric Tentacles, is the entity behind the groundbreaking electronic sounds of Eat Static.  His intuition for channeling the most bizarre is undeniable, and what he transforms this track into can only be described as genius.  His remix boasts very unique instrumentation, and is explosive and undoubtedly the most eccentric one on the release.

Instilling wonder from Down Under, Lubdub's keen production value and rhythms will take any mate for a whirl, and will have your soul bouncing with a lovely vibrancy.  Clocking in at a little over 9 minutes, Desert Dwellers could not have recruited a better group of Aussies to get on board this exceptional remix album.  Featuring some very prevalent Drum and Bass, and of course a heaping helping of Dub, Lubdub adds a mighty fine resonance and euphoria that this release will indeed perpetuate, for countless electronic music lovers the world over.

It is only fitting that this compilation features a Psytrance track, considering it’s courtesy of the legendary Twisted Records. James Monro’s transmutation of “Seeing Things” is a stunning adaptation that showcases the sheer breadth and dexterity of this Flying Rhino Records founding member.  James’ exemplary production techniques and supernatural sense of sound combine beautifully, which boosts this track’s electrifying capacity, to the level that of a psychedelic powerhouse!  It is his eclectic style that really inundates the listener, as he traverses the vibratory realms of classic Acid House, Progressive and pure, indescribable Psytrance, highly developed throughout a golden age.

Hailing from Paris, Land Switcher is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with on the global circuit, offering a supernatural sense of dynamics in their production.  Land Switcher leaves such a refined and delicate balance between the notes.  Basking in the distortion of off-kilter time constraints, this song becomes increasingly hypnotic because of this one melody that prevails, which proves to be unequivocally ensnaring.  

Up next is Kaminanda, an auditory alchemist whom is well-equipped to tackle a composition of this magnitude.  It seems that he has an affinity for beautifying beats and always makes sultry sound waves entirely envelop the listener.  In this remix he showcases his signature fusion of tribal polyrhythms and the juxtaposition of immersive melodies. He utilizes his favorite FX, spanning trickling arpeggiated synths and echoing reverb that galvanize an overwhelming swell of serotonin.  Whatever things Kaminanda saw when he reinvented this tune had to have been sublime.

Variant Field has the next recapitulation of "Seeing Things."  Laser-etching bass protrudes multidimensional sound passages, as this song shatters rhythmic patterns and brings to this release a whole new element.  Without sacrificing danceability, Variant Field's attention to space and detail is what highly distinguishes their remix.  When listening, it is difficult to not be made aware of every nuance that makes up their collaborative endeavor.  Variant Field has an incredibly intricate style of electronica, which is refreshing but still bumps hard on the dance floor.

One heavy hitter after another, Mystral spices up the original "Seeing Things," by incorporating a multiethnic charm of psychotropic profusion.  As he rebuilds the vibe of this song, he puts his own spin on the track and it takes on an undecipherable presence.  Mystral accentuates the already strange sound structures and complements the fluidity by layering the track with dubbed out horns marinated with Latin Jazz flavors. 

-- Review and Words by Anthony Della Croce   --    Artwork Justin Totemical ("Stone Riser")

THIS IS A JUST A TEASER FILE ::: FULL RELEASE WILL BE ON TWISTED RECORDS ON FEB 10th 2014



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Seeing Things - Single & Remixes - Twisted Records   {TEASER FILE}

Vérité is the second instalment of piano & soundtrack works from Máistrí. Covering 12 tracks ranging from minimal piano though to classical and ambient textures.

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02 Máistrí - Vérité - "Less Is More"

Sexy Buddha Bass Remix by ChrisB.

Buddha Bass (aka Soulfood & DJ Free) collaborates with ChrisB., Spacegirl, Kaminanda, Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Pumpkin, Govinda, Dela Moontribe & Brian Seed, Mutiny & Sinoeh, Sattva Ananda, Variant Field, Quade & Bartek. Buddha Bass is an award winning producer & composer who has 27 independent, 2 major label releases and has scored music for IMAX, Disney, PBS and National Geographic. Our music combines acoustic instrumentation, global grooves and transglobal electronica. We love to collaborate with musicians, DJs and producers from around the world & a variety of musical genres.

Buddha Bass - Euphoria (ChrisB. Remix)

'Dylan' through the machine n' out, here's the result. Out on Waxhole Records!

Download:
http://waxholerecords.bandcamp.com/track/john-lamonica-dylan-bwoy-de-bhajan-remix

Links:
https://soundcloud.com/johnlamonica
https://soundcloud.com/waxhole

Machines [Remixed] DL

John LaMonica - Dylan (Bwoy De Bhajan's Spring Edition) (Official Remix)

Osiris

Eastern Opulence

Tribeoriginal (Feat. Deya Dova)

Yatram

Hello World!
Brand new original tune, that i am more than pleased to share with you! :)
There will be loads of new music coming out from me in the near future, starting with this one for a special cause.
Listen up to make a difference!

Just released - 100% proceeds fundraising compilation album raising funds to assist children in the Gaza Strip via SaveTheChildren, compiled by Whitebear & released on Shanti Planti Records, featuring music by:
Beatroots, Bumble, Bwoy de Bhajan, Desert Dwellers, Eelko, Globular, Griff, Kalya Scintilla, Lubdub, Lunar Sound, MastersBrew , Mote., Mycology, Nanuk (Whitebear), Radioactive Sandwich, Sixis, Soulular, Torma.in.Dub

PURCHASE/DOWNLOAD HERE –
www.shantiplanticharity.bandcamp.com

Mastering by Saxon Higgs
Artwork by Abzzolum

Big love to each and every one of you! <3

Download

Mubar Camel Liquor

A 2.5 hour DJ set I facilitated in Nevada City - September 2014. 

Master Minded - Awakening Up
Synch24 - Source
Ion Driver - Deep Sands
Occult - Kuru
Whitebear - Lost in Vibrations
Deya Dova - Sky Roarer
Occult - Assassins
Author - After Time
Symbolico - Unreleased
Incubus - Aqueous Transmission (Chris B Remix)
Kaminanda - Guardians of Virtue
Mindex - Unreleased 
Seamoon - Moonkaba
Master Minded - Down the Rabbit Hole Pt. 2
Tipper - Table Flipping
Radiohead - Talk Show Host (Goosebumpz Remix)
Ott - Squirrel and Biscuts
AMB - Make Me
Good Buddha - Party Reserve (Tipper Remix)
RJD2 - Final Frontier(Instrumental)
Plutonic Lab - Codes over Colours
Dunklebunt - La Revedere
Cuali - Patterns
Tipper - Gulch
Kaya Project - One Hundred Lights (Grouch Remix)
Hedflux - Wanderlust
Mindex - Unreleased
Noisia - Leopard Slug
?Unknown? - Sunstorm
Mr Squatch - Hip Squatch
Kool and the Gang - Funky Stuff
Maceo & The Macs - Cross the Tracks
Jesse Johnson - 100 Watts of Funky
Mandrill - Fencewalk
Commodores - Brick House
Kool and the Gang - Hollywood Swinging
Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
Midnight Star - Midas Touch
Midnight Star - Operator
Meco - Star Wars Medley
Closer Apart - What is Love
Antix - Let the Right One In
Koen Groweneveld - Wake Turbulence
Sun Control Species - Sleeve
Grouch - Mehndimoller
Interpulse - Bundadji
Hedflux - Catharsis
Bumper - Electronaught(Plump Djs Remix)
Synch24 - Nanites
Kaminanda - The Jade Palace
Grouch - Drowning In Dub
Synch 24 - Dance of the Droids
Earth Wind and Fire - September
Nature and tones

Kalya Scintilla DJ - Ecstatic Dance Nevada City

Birds of Paradise is a collaboration between Bird of Prey (Torin Goodnight) and Gibson (Tyler Gibson)

Mastered by us!  Ascended Mastering (http://www.facebook.com/ascendedmastering)

Birds of Paradise-Soulgasm

This is my remix of the Desert Dwellers-Solar Prayers.  It will be coming out on their upcoming remix CD, also including remixes by Kaminanda, Kalya Scintilla, Androcell, and more!  From what I've heard this will be an epic release.  Be on the lookout!

Desert Dwellers-Solar Prayers (Bird of Prey Remix)

Birds of Paradise is the collaboration between Bird of Prey (Torin Goodnight) and Gibson (Tyler Gibson). <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BirdsOfParadiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/BirdsOfParadiseMusic</a>
Our first release is out now on Addictech Records.  Available for purchase here: 
'Ascended Blasters' EP
<a href="http://www.addictech.com/p/90134" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.addictech.com/p/90134</a>
Mastered by us! @ Ascended Mastering (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ascendedmastering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/ascendedmastering</a>)
For info please contact:<a href="mailto:torin@ascendedmastering.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">torin@ascendedmastering.com</a>



Birds of Paradise-Ocean Minded

4th track from my new EP, "<a href="http://dewtone.bandcamp.com/album/halo-late-winter-tales-dtr013">Late Winter Tales</a>, now out on <a href="http://dewtonerecordings.com">Dewtone Recordings</a>. You can now download the EP in digital format at http://dewtone.bandcamp.com/, while it will be available in digital stores from May 15th.

More info about Halo at <a href="http://haloproject.co.uk">haloproject.co.uk</a>; follow our pages on <a href="http://facebook.com/halosphere">Facebook</a> or <a href="http://twitter.com/halotwtr">Twitter</a>for the latest news.

Mastered by Ludvig Cimbrelius.


Halo - Late Winter Tales - 4.Drift

Drift

Step Deep

Fields of Variance (Spacious Mix)

Released: 19 January 2010
℗ 2009 Desert Trax

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Talking Lucidity

Birds of Paradise is the collaborative project of Torin Goodnight (Bird of Prey) and Tyler Gibson (Gibson)
http://soundcloud.com/birdsofparadise

"A place to get lost in the details, to imagine a world that doesn't exist and to catapult your senses and imagination skyward, Enig'matik and its ever growing collective of artists constantly push boundaries with cutting edge digital technology, choosing to jack into a digital world where their fingertips create unfathomable expanses, exploring and ever reaching into a limitless world of sonic creation."

Painting Pictures On Silence v2 - Compiled by Sun In Aquarius

Birds of Paradise-Urge to Purge

Kalya Scintilla - Arabian Boogie

Available now through Kalya Scintilla's new label "Merkaba Music" at http://merkabamusic1.bandcamp.com/album/resonant-heart

Enjoy!

Shwex - Forever Shining Soul [Merkaba Music]

new Desert Dwellers track Seeing Things available on Twisted Records!!

http://www.beatport.com/track/seeing-things-original-mix/3874955

This compilation on Twisted, Following the Eye of God, was released as part of the 2012 Eclipse in Australia.

Seeing Things Original (Eclipse Comp - Twisted Records)

Part of Merkaba Music's First compilation. Check out the rest of the tracks and buy it here:

http://merkabamusic1.bandcamp.com/album/resonant-heart

Futexture - Agrowthiate

Our track Maelstrom is on the compilation Resonant Heart on Kalya Scintilla's new label Merkaba Music http://www.theuntz.com/kalya-scintilla-resonant-heart-compilation-review

Variant Field - Maelstrom

Tiaga Biome from PLANTRAE's deput EP 'Taproot' released in 2013 on Street Ritual / Seaweed Sect
Thanks so much for listening and supporting ; )

✅ Bandcamp - http://bit.ly/taprootEP
📡 Spotify - http://bit.ly/plantrae
📷 Instagram - http://bit.ly/plntrinsta

Taproot

Taiga Biome

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Tiaga Biome

Enter The Seed - From PLANTRAE's deput EP 'Taproot'
Released in 2013 on Street Ritual / Seaweed Sect
Thank you for listening and supporting!

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📡 Spotify - http://bit.ly/plantrae
📷 Instagram - http://bit.ly/plntrinsta

Enter The Seed

'Anarcho Arachnid' from PLANTRAE's deput EP 'Taproot' released in 2013 on Street Ritual / Seaweed Sect
Thanks so much for listening and supporting ; )

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📡 Spotify - bit.ly/plantrae
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Anarcho Arachnid

Moons

Buddha Bass - Cosmic (Kalya Scintilla Remix)

Absent

Born from a path of shared experience and kinship, Variant Field is a fusion of two minds traversing the boundless landscapes of beat-driven electronica from one chapter of musical history to the next. Touching on every tempo and instilled with the energy and spirit of warehouse, club, desert, and festival culture, the project draws upon technical influences from years recent and past while reveling in its creators’ enduring instincts to explore, expand, and reshape concepts lying at the core of music and the greater human experience.

After meeting in Santa Fe, NM in the mid-nineties, producers Alex DeYoung and Amani Friend (Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom) began producing electronic music together in 2004, developing a distinct sound that collided the cerebral influence of IDM and UK electronica with a genre-blending array of fast and downtempo beats, heady breaks, deep bass, and rich dub rhythms that spoke to their mutual love of underground music and dance floor culture. Building on musical themes that had endured through the decades, DeYoung and Amani’s releases displayed a timeless and technical quality that bore the hallmarks of numerous musical styles yet could not be decisively placed into any single genre. They began releasing these deep and cinematic stylings in 2008 under the banner of Variant Field and quickly found favor in the international scene, with releases on Iboga Records, Merkaba Music, Interchill Records, Twisted Records, and Desert Trax lining their discography in the years that followed.

A portal to the unfolding story of electronica through time, Variant Field’s compositions occupy a space between niches and deviate from the traditional constraints imposed by genres, tempo ranges, and the everlasting battle between light and darkness that has come to define music scenes across the globe. Whether inoculating ambient soundscapes with syncopated drumwork and heavy bass, blending acid-style synth progressions with classical instrumentation and mid-tempo beats, or conjuring opulent psychedelic atmospheres alongside the warm and soothing rhythms of boom bap, the duo’s sonic identity is rooted in the notion that music is a spectrum without limits — flexible, expansive, and perpetually in flux.