Every year Shambhala Music Festival brings together some of the world's best electronic music, art, and culture. It is consistently voted one of the top ten festivals in the world. It never ceases to amaze me how large the festival has grown from it's humble beginnings in the woods of BC Canada. 

There are a few reasons why I called this mix, "The Return From Shambhala."

This mix is something personal to me. I have played Shambles many times over the years, but it is more than just my return to perform at an amazing party in Salmo, BC. I grew up in Toronto and spent some time in Vancouver, but these days I live in Victoria, BC. While I have never lived in Salmo or the Kootenays, I do have friends and family there. The friends who have worked at Shambhala are too numerous to list, even my brother Michael and sister Natasha have volunteered to help with the show. My father (Padma Samchuk) is a local and before he retired from working at raves, he worked for many years on the various incarnations of The Grove stage. Each year he brought new art, large-scale decorations and live painting exhibitions to the event. One of his large banners flanking the entrance to The Grove stage was used for the tickets a while back. Likewise, the cover art for this mix is also watermarked with one of his pieces. So for me coming to Shambhala Music Festival is also a visit with my family in nearby Nelson, BC. In that way, I am also "returning" home.

Shambhala is an interesting name to choose for a festival. As I understand it, there is the teaching of the Bodhisattva, or enlightened humans who are compassionate, generous and patient. Because of these traits, they have earned the right to escape the repetitive bonds of reincarnation to ascend to Shambhala. But instead of enjoying the fruits of their labors in that mythological place, they choose to "return" to the earth and help the rest of us become enlightened. Simply put, the idea of going to a heavenly party was a major theme when the festival was first named. Therefore, "The Return from Shambhala" is really a return from heaven.

Putting this mix together was a real joy for me as I prefer music that is emotional, genuine and cerebral. This track selection was curated to create a long, slow burn right through to the end. Often this type of programming is used for a warm up set or an introverted musical exploration going deep into the night. But this isn't an opening set. Because I went with bass heavy, ethereal and slightly psychedelic music, I envisioned this mix for the smooth journey home after the festival. 

The Return From Shambhala Tracklist

Artist - Title - Label
1. Dronus - Forever Grateful - RF044 - RF Records 
2. Chris Cargo - Beyond the Mask - If You Wait 
3. Soul Relay - Veritas - 3rd Avenue
4. Arbey Gonzalez - Nova Vida (Original Mix) - One Of A Kind
5. Zehv - Maggie (K Loveski Remix) - MNL
6. Bondarev Dowden - Tranquility (Original Mix) - One Of A Kind
7. Jiminy Hop - Colatrix (Matter Remix) - Meanwhile 
8. Sergey Muzarks - Andromeda (Original Mix) - Mistique Music
9. The Journey - Games (Kasey Taylor and Chris Meehan) - UGenius

Cover art by duh Padma



Yoseff Samchuk 6 - The Return From Shambhala - June 14, 2023

After listening to countless Armin Van Buuren and Tiesto mixes in the early 2000s, Jordan Caron felt inspired and wanted to learn to DJ in 2003. He was hooked instantly and started playing trance and progressive house. For over twenty years, one constant in his mixes and sets has been melodies.

Each of his mixes and live sets is meticulously curated to share what emotions he's feeling at the time. He wants listeners to connect deeper with him through music and share what's present for him, as he does with his Chasing The Vibe mixes. Behind each artist is a person, and he wants you to know his struggles and triumphs honestly.

His production journey has been a slow but rewarding challenge. Growing up, he didn't play musical instruments and focused on sports, particularly golf. But over the years, he felt like he wanted to learn music production himself. His originals and remixes have been released on labels like 3rd Avenue, Be Adult Music, Stellar Fountain, Nordic Voyage and more.

Yoseff's music is laden with enchanting melodies, sophisticated percussion and heavy bass. Moving and emotional, his sound spans from the dizzying heights of techno to the very depths of house and progressive. Known for five hour epic sets, his music is captivating, timeless and enduring.

He has held simultaneous residencies across Canada at legendary clubs such as Hush and The Limit in Victoria, Sonar in Gastown Vancouver and The Bassmint in Toronto. He has also played at Burningman, Noble House Events, Victoria Electronic Music Festival and Shambhala Music Festival.

His current project is called The Waters of Creation, a dance, chillout and ambient collaboration with Matt Laws (Binary Finary). Together they are bringing together a community of artists from around the world to work under the same banner - The Waters of Creation.

Yoseff has played alongside Timo Maas (Silver Planet), Taylor (Platipus Records), Jimmy Van M (Bedrock, Balance Promotion Group), Chris Fortier (Balance Promotion Group), Eddie Richards (Sweatbox Records, End Recordings), Jay Tripwire (Mosaic, Witching Hour, Nordic Trax), Rennie Foster (RF Recordings),  Dick Trevor (Bedrock), John Creamer (NY Lover Records), Max Graham (Hope, Platipus) and Christopher Lawrence (Pharmacy Music, Hook Recordings). 

He has also played with D.A.V.E. The Drummer (Hydraulix, Apex Recordings), Pascal F.E.O.S. (Eye Q, Harthouse, Tronic, Level Non Zero), John Kelly (Moontribe, Moonshine), Treavor Moontribe and Brad Moontribe. With Brian Seed (Moontribe, Moonshine) he produced the track, "Chlorine Shots" released on Ritual Sounds.