djsAro Joshua Jones, Santa Barbara, United States

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• saikaL - Emigrate (sAro edit)-draft Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on November 11, 2009 09:31

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  1. 3 comments at 0.04

     1. saikaL

        saikaL on November 11, 2009 16:44

        The sitar is brilliant! Thanks!

     2. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 12:40

        @saikaL: yes it is. dj sitAro always messing with them...

     3. djsAro

        djsAro on November 12, 2009 14:28

        @dvorkru: hahah, djsitaro. I lol'd

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  2. 1 comment at 0.12

     1. Sixfingerz

        Sixfingerz on November 16, 2009 16:25

        masterful intro. Props

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  3. 1 comment at 0.46

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 12:40

        wow.. amen rollage in the background. a premonition of something good.

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  4. 1 comment at 1.19

     1. disapia

        disapia on November 11, 2009 11:43

        lovely pads and vocals

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  5. 1 comment at 1.41

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 12:42

        great use of pads and strings to compliment the vocals of the original track.

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  6. 1 comment at 2.09

     1. Sixfingerz

        Sixfingerz on November 16, 2009 16:27

        A bit too long for my taste, but nevertheless well done

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  7. 1 comment at 2.15

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 12:47

        maybe some fade out of the vocals or some sort of hipass just before the drums drop??

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  8. 1 comment at 3.19

     1. Sixfingerz

        Sixfingerz on November 16, 2009 16:30

        The drums need some Eq ing to my taste , more crispier, more clear. In my opinion that is. Nice floating pschyo etno style. I like the whole setting

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  9. 1 comment at 4.26

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 12:45

        that bass lacks a bit of presence, perhaps some cleaner bass would have fit easier and better in the mix among everything but i see your intentions to create a mystic, dark, creepy vibe.

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  10. 2 comments at 6.44

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on November 12, 2009 13:02

         my only complaint is about the drum beat. i like how that amen rollage comes up and down thru the song, but i somehow dont like that it never comes to the forefront. still, you have some punchy kicks used all the way thru it. so right now it sounds kind of disjoined. i think that if you wanted to create a more laid back, chillout track, you should leave it that way. but if you wanted it to be a rolly piece of drumfunk dnb, i suggest you to bring up that amens a little bit (vocals are a bit too loud sometimes) and make them drive the beat among w the kicks. it's your choice. again, filtering (on a wider spectrum) should be useful. and perhaps do something about those mid clicks that come after the drop. well... thats my 2cents

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         djsAro on November 12, 2009 14:27

         @dvorkru: Thanks for your detailed comments. This is why I'm keen on posting drafts here on Soundcloud. I need to revisit the percussion on this track in a serious way - adding cymbals and beefing up that amen some. I had a hard time taming the amen - it had a lot of hissing highs in it.

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  11. 2 comments at 7.02

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on November 12, 2009 13:03

         but still, it was creamy. i loved the epic enigmatic vibe in it.. good work Jos

      2. saikaL

         saikaL on November 16, 2009 21:43

         @dvorkru: Thanks.

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  A remix for my favorite Grecian. Hope you enjoy it. I'm not sure if it's "done", so please give your feedback.

• A Drop in the Maharashtra's Bucket (draft) - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on July 16, 2009 05:03

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  1. 1 comment at 0.03

     1. Sixfingerz

        Sixfingerz on October 08, 2009 16:08

        you have me intrigued from the first sec! nice buildup

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  2. 1 comment at 0.13

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:31

        very promising

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  3. 1 comment at 0.29

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:33

        perhaps separating the melodic part of this part (in this case it is the bass) between a more solid bass and some mid pads would be nice. not talking about mid-range-pendu-synths ya know.

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  4. 1 comment at 0.40

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:36

        there you go. i felt like it needed something like that "horn" that came into

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  5. 1 comment at 0.42

     1. siriken

        siriken on August 15, 2009 17:36

        really like this track

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  6. 1 comment at 0.59

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:37

        epic drop. loving the echoey synths at the back.... really nice.

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  7. 1 comment at 1.23

     1. Sixfingerz

        Sixfingerz on October 08, 2009 16:09

        good choice of instruments!

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  8. 1 comment at 1.32

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:37

        perhaps add a lil bit of movement to that drum roll

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  9. 2 comments at 1.44

     1. zgomot

        zgomot on August 15, 2009 15:58

        This is mad

     2. Professor West

        Professor West on October 01, 2009 15:58

        @zgomot: Im diggin it too!!

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  10. 1 comment at 1.55

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:38

         wow. loving that burial-esque percussion.

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  11. 1 comment at 2.10

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:48

         the drums perhaps need to be less separated... i mean, i can hear two main clearly different parts: some 'distorted' rolly drums and the 'burial-esque' percussion on the top. perhaps some exchange in between the two would be good-separating the distorted part in pieces or perhaps distorting some hits of the hi end percussion... i dont know how to express it..

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  12. 1 comment at 2.17

      1. KFSFK

         KFSFK on August 15, 2009 17:40

         lovin the tabla hits.

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  13. 1 comment at 2.28

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:52

         having that said, i really like the way you used the kick, it is there, you can tell, but it doesnt have that presence in the mix... have you tried a different version with more kick?? well, perhaps it would change the mood of the track completely.

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  14. 2 comments at 2.43

      1. KFSFK

         KFSFK on August 15, 2009 17:48

         here is where i am talking about, and i realize that is a synth not your bass, i want a deeper sub for your bass (or just more presence) and i want that synth pulled up some. not to steal focus from the perc or the koto, but to bring more presence to the whole track.

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on August 18, 2009 16:09

         Working on that sub base technique. Thanks for the feedback.

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  15. 1 comment at 2.56

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:54

         perhaps the percussion on the top has a little too much volume on some parts.

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  16. 1 comment at 3.12

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 11:04

         the sitar works nicely. it catches the overall mood of the track. good work.

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  17. 2 comments at 3.27

      1. zgomot

         zgomot on August 15, 2009 16:00

         I love this track. The drums are stupidly good.

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on August 18, 2009 16:10

         I think that's a compliment. I love the term "stupidly good". Thanks.

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  18. 2 comments at 3.35

      1. The Boredom Team

         The Boredom Team on July 16, 2009 06:30

         Pretty Cool. I like the acoustic instruments.

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on July 16, 2009 13:21

         @The Boredom Team: Thanks

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  19. 1 comment at 3.51

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:55

         oh so that was the distorted drums!!! some fucked up bongos!!!

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  20. 1 comment at 4.03

      1. Professor West

         Professor West on October 01, 2009 15:59

         Quite an emotional track. I like it very much and I think you have improved quite a bit as a producer! Keep up the good work!

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  21. 1 comment at 4.17

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 10:57

         well, everything i gotta say bout the bass hass been said before by the other guys.

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  22. 4 comments at 4.22

      1. djtbird

         djtbird on July 17, 2009 09:33

         interesting "mood" piece! i'd like to hear the final version -- there are things that seem a little "unfocused" -- but it is a work in progress.

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on July 17, 2009 13:09

         @djtbird: Details pls. What do think is unfocused exactly if you don't mind? That's why I posted it after all. And thanks for joining RT.

      3. KFSFK

         KFSFK on August 15, 2009 17:47

         @djsAro: i don't know t-bird, but i can say that the only way that it is at all unfocused to me is that it could use the bass being pulled up a little. would give it a little more backbone which would make it feel less airy and unfocused. when the koto or zither sound is the driving sound and it is meandering in its rhythm it feels unfocused... that should be the lead part but not the driving part. not when you have such great drums and perc and not when you have that sick bassline esp with the filters in the second break(ish area)... does that make sense?

      4. djsAro

         djsAro on August 18, 2009 16:13

         Thanks guys. I really appreciate the feedback. Hard to get sometimes so thank you much for chiming in.

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  23. 2 comments at 4.29

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 11:03

         mmm.. another idea... have you tried doing this track, but a bit slower?? like say at dub tempo (70) or even slower. it'd leave more room for the rolly drums to work out and perhaps it would give a more spacey chilled feeling... just an idea.

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on August 27, 2009 14:35

         @dvorkru: Thanks for all of your comments

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  24. 1 comment at 4.31

      1. dvorkru

         dvorkru on August 26, 2009 11:00

         well, perhaps i commented too much, ccriticizing things and all of that, but all i have to say is that i really liked this. moody, dark, that sitar was ace, the percussion was really cool... the things i have said were ideas that came to mind as i was listening to the track....

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  25. 3 comments at 4.34

      1. IM/flatcut

         IM/flatcut on August 05, 2009 15:13

         I Wouldn't change too much, Track sound good to me! You could bring the drums & percs A BIT, more to the front!

      2. djsAro

         djsAro on August 06, 2009 05:10

         @flatcut: Thanks for the feedback

      3. Lazy Driftah

         Lazy Driftah on October 04, 2009 00:52

         @djsAro: i agree i dig it.

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  Please give your suggestions. Need to re-edit the bass in parts and create more interest, but interested to hear other suggestions.

• A Stranger Here - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on April 28, 2009 22:09

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  1. 2 comments at 1.30

     1. disapia

        disapia on May 18, 2009 17:46

        Quality atosphere man

     2. djsAro

        djsAro on May 18, 2009 20:36

        @disapia: Much appreciated - thanks

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  2. 1 comment at 1.40

     1. The Great Red Shark

        The Great Red Shark on July 04, 2009 16:12

        YEeeeaaaaaaa

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  3. 1 comment at 1.42

     1. Lush Puppy

        Lush Puppy on May 20, 2009 21:52

        Word, that break is so tight and minimal, its perfect!

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  4. 1 comment at 1.47

     1. Legend4ry

        Legend4ry on May 16, 2009 01:45

        That break is lush!

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  5. 1 comment at 2.58

     1. dvorkru

        dvorkru on November 12, 2009 13:04

        those edited breaks are the SHIT!!!!

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  6. 1 comment at 3.12

     1. Legend4ry

        Legend4ry on May 16, 2009 01:46

        CLassy breakdown, love the little beeps building and the scatty little glitchy sounds!

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  7. 1 comment at 4.09

     1. Belmar Sol

        Belmar Sol on July 04, 2009 01:55

        Very cool stuff

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  8. 1 comment at 6.19

     1. King of Pop

        King of Pop on July 04, 2009 23:53

        Love the strange voice...well, a stranger here

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  9. 2 comments at 6.42

     1. Legend4ry

        Legend4ry on May 16, 2009 01:48

        Great track, very much enjoyed it - I love all the subtle sounds going on and the sample use was on par, very clean and classy track!

     2. djsAro

        djsAro on May 18, 2009 14:56

        @Legend4ry: Thank you much for all of your comments. I liked making it.

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  Just an eastern twist on dnb as I like it.
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  Rainy Day Sunshine - mix - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on April 28, 2009 10:32

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  Well, it's far from perfect but I've heard worse from better DJs and I think it's a pretty good listen. Unedited mix from vinyl.
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  Like Children Playing - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on March 12, 2009 23:56

  258 Plays13 Comments5 Favoritings61 Downloads Trip Hop, lullaby mp3

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  1. 1 comment at 0.46

     1. Lush Puppy

        Lush Puppy on May 20, 2009 21:53

        Love it, can't wait to hear where this goes.

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  2. 1 comment at 0.56

     1. datmasehbeta

        datmasehbeta on July 29, 2009 08:29

        feeling peace here..

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  3. 2 comments at 1.11

     1. 808 recordings

        808 recordings on June 26, 2009 23:21

        mmmm tasty bass arpeggios. nice natural 6/8. (welcome to Math)

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        djsAro on June 27, 2009 20:27

        @808 recordings: Thank you!

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  4. 1 comment at 1.27

     1. Belmar Sol

        Belmar Sol on July 04, 2009 01:55

        Awesome sounds and nice drum programming

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  5. 1 comment at 1.46

     1. Lush Puppy

        Lush Puppy on May 20, 2009 21:54

        *splash* everything is comming together quite well ;)

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  6. 1 comment at 2.24

     1. vanhainkoti

        vanhainkoti on June 27, 2009 06:58

        Great work. The 6/8 works perfectly. Loving it.

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  7. 2 comments at 2.53

     1. Lush Puppy

        Lush Puppy on May 20, 2009 21:55

        mmm delicious 6/8. I really had to count it out to find it, I like how you've compounded the rhythms with the time signature. props.

     2. djsAro

        djsAro on May 27, 2009 10:05

        @Lush Puppy: awe, you're too kind. Thanks for all the positive feedback, peeps.

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  8. 1 comment at 3.05

     1. disapia

        disapia on May 18, 2009 17:51

        yeah man, really feeling this tune. Great work

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  9. 1 comment at 3.19

     1. ChrisTaconic

        ChrisTaconic on July 27, 2009 03:15

        Ha. The download started from itunes in a sort of synch for a few moments.

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  10. 1 comment at 3.42

      1. bagelboy

         bagelboy on March 29, 2009 02:16

         Lovely track. Hooray for 6/8 ^_^ (Great percussive work)

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      1. saikaL

         saikaL on September 29, 2009 16:54

         Respect!

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  This is a trip hop style excursion in 6/8. I don't think that compound rhythms are used nearly enough in electronic music and was surprised at how easy it was to put this simple yet effective composition together. I was challenged by my lady to create a lullaby for our baby to be. Pic is the 4D ...
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  Through the Gate - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on November 01, 2008 23:48

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  1. 1 comment at 1.42

     1. King of Pop

        King of Pop on July 04, 2009 23:50

        Nice beat edits

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  An easter styled DnB trip. One of my first tracks. Enjoy.
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  A Gentle Reentry - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on October 12, 2008 11:31

  257 Plays4 Comments2 Favoritings39 Downloads grime/DubStep mp3

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  1. 2 comments at 0.57

     1. Joney

        Joney on June 27, 2009 16:10

        this one is heavy - and hey the mixing/mastering is really well done! amazing, i´d love to mash this track within a set, well can i? :) its

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        djsAro on June 30, 2009 23:06

        @derjonas808: Of course you can. I'll hit you with a PM. thanks for your kind words.

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  My take on a DubStep theme. Hope you enjoy. This might be just a draft. I look forward to your feedback.
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  Drop 40 - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on October 11, 2008 09:25

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  1. 1 comment at 0.44

     1. De Novo Creation

        De Novo Creation on July 27, 2009 17:38

        track just popped up on itunes, and i went whoa, who the fuck is this again? nice track holmes!

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     1. bagelboy

        bagelboy on March 29, 2009 02:18

        Amazing work on the drums, those hats are tight and crispy.

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  Who puts strings and horns in dnb anyway? I'll call it chill-out dnb. Hope that you enjoy.
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  Layton's Easy (dnb mix) - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on October 11, 2008 09:20

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  A DnB twist on a stuttering sort of trip hop tune I made. Hope that you enjoy
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  Locusts in Love - sAro Uploaded by djsAro Start following Send a message on October 11, 2008 09:14

  84 Plays24 Downloads Ambient mp3

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  A dark, buzzing, ambient tune. I hope that you enjoy.