Rory

12/08/2024

For the collection

Thank you

To our final days idolizing false gods. To us forming healthier patterns and relationships. To us breaking the spell from the magicians. To our slow but sure exit from a system that no longer serves u

21/02/2024

Resist the fu***ng evil.

Bout 4 years ago I quietly posted a mix called ‘burn the manual’. The intention was to make a mix filled with a variety of genres/sounds…a ‘grab a record and just mix’ kind of deal, from the bins tha

05/12/2023

New mix up for the EG podcast series.

A very club-driven mix this time around.

Very happy to contribute to it.

Thank you!

https://soundcloud.com/egpodcast/eg-spotlight261-rory-james

Electronic Groove

23/10/2023

Here's a new mix I dedicated to Twilo NYC.

Thank you

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/twilo-a-moment-in-nyc-clubbing-history-1

03/07/2023

burnin

To the thinkers, question-askers, the ’follow your own path’ers, ARTists, and the dreamers - here’s some deep, hypnotic, groove-driven and dreamy dance music. Mixed on 2 Technics SL-1210MKII turntabl

19/06/2023

To the thinkers, question-askers, the ’follow your own path’ers, ARTists, and the dreamers who are Awake In The Dream - here’s some deep, hypnotic, groove driven, dreamy dance music.

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/awake-in-the-dream

Mixed on 2 Technics SL-1210 turntables and a Technics SH-EX1200 mixer.

Tracklist coming soon.

Enjoy :)

14/03/2023

Put the 'art' back in 'artist'.

i just went through 100+ demos and i'm finding a common trend again that producers tend to copy whatever is currently popular. there is nothing wrong with being inspired by with what is going on around you, but please try to develop your own personal sound. sampling a t99 rave stab will not get you any attention as this has been done 1000's of times in the last few years. it's not easy to develop your own sound, but its really nice when you listen to an artist and can identify them right away. they have done something right! having said of all this, today is a good day. i signed 10 tracks, which is something i have NEVER done in one demo session. much respect to all of you producers! its tough as hell out there, but if it was easy everybody would be doing it. cheers and the best of luck to all of you!!!!🖤

12/12/2022

They keep calling me..

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/souls-primitive

06/12/2022

Throughout the process of organizing the vinyl collection this last year, I purposely dug out and set aside specific records which embody that ritualistic and tribal bedrock in order to best transfer and recreate the vision that’s been in my mind, into yours. The stomping, the chanting..the ritualistic dancing - I couldn’t escape the beat of the tribal drum.

I wanted to glue a pure ritual, calling, creed?, chant..a tribal style mix together -

‘Souls Primitive' is a mix dedicated to the scarred and battle-wounded primitive souls being called upon in this timeline who have been here before, aware of the experience and outcome, and also, the current state of affairs as this old world undergoes a global detox - an oozing out and purging of evil which has been running rampant in the shadows, behind the curtain, for many years.

Now the veil has been lifted and the serpents exposed.

A new earth is rising right as our great war is being fought on this spiritual battlefield.

The old system is crashing. Many will fall with it.

Sink or swim? Good or Evil? Serpent or Serpent Slayer?

Spoiler alert - The serpents fall with the old world.

Get your dancing shoes(?) on. It’s time for a cave rave.

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/souls-primiive

18/11/2022

Big day for TTP supporter (he opened up the 6 year anniversary party back in 2019) and friend Aluria, with his debut album 'Coordinates of Peace on Earth', released today on his fresh new label Vimana Digital.

Certainly a home run of an album which showcases his true artistry and the first of his for the label.

'Hutchison Effect' and 'Psychism' are def my favorites.

Congrats, Juan!

Check it when you can!

Continuing the momentum of VIMANA Digital after a successful launch of the imprint earlier this year is our very own founder Juan Correa Lopez also known as ALURIA. The passionate Argentinian artist based in Brooklyn New York goes beyond years of experience, percussionist from heart starting out...

11/11/2022

For those who own an Elektron Digitakt and/or Syntakt and want to add a different style of k**b, I custom made these with a little ingenuity, from assorted bullets I shot at the range over time - all .45 ACP brass and nickel casings.

***Shipping within the continental US only***

Elektron Digitakt / Syntakt '2A TTP Edition' K**b Set in .45 ACP

10 K**bs Total:
- 8x Encoder/Parameter K**bs
- 1x Level/Data K**b
- 1x Master Volume K**b (only k**b in kit with indicator groove/marking)

https://reverb.com/shop/thisistheturningpoint

Thanks for looking and have a happy friyay :)

01/11/2022

Happy Halloween, and remember ⬇️

20/10/2022

As promised, here is the 2nd TTP livestream that was broadcast in July of 2020 during the lockdowns.

Another all vinyl set…a mix of all different kinds of s**t - be open minded to the shifting sounds and genres and surrender to the music.

https://soundcloud.com/thisistheturningpoint/the-turning-point-stream-2

Link to watch video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMlGHFToMR8

Bring back ‘The Turning Point’ radio show? post your thoughts below.

Enjoy the journey :)

06/10/2022

RJDJ TIP #736

Wanna become a better DJ? Put black electrical tape over the LED readout meters on each individual mixer channel. This will force you to use more of your ears to level out the mix during transitions.

This one is catered more to the new DJs on the scene who have never experienced any other mixers besides the 'industry standard' Pioneer DJM and Xone 9x model mixers.

17/09/2022

If you only knew how happy it made me to be in my element once again.

Took a trip to Clearwater Record Shop today. First of all, thanks to the older fellas that run the joint for being aces and hookin it up. Super helpful and patient.

5 years ago was the last time I been to a record shop. Lemme tellya, with all the s**t that is happening, being in that environment again was a healing moment for my mind, body and especially soul. It truly is my main escape and meditation for a few hours.

Dug out an old school obscure Cristian Varela techno bomb, some 90’s DnB by Seba and some other white label deep house and trance.

This is what it is.

If you are in the area and are a vinyl head, give these guys a visit.

16/09/2022

For those who own a Moog DFAM and want to add a different style of k**b, I custom made these with a little ingenuity, from assorted casings I shot at the range over time - different brands but all 9mm brass (check pics).

Moog DFAM '2A TTP Edition' (Classic Brass finish) k**bs

Link below

***Shipping within the continental US only***

19 K**bs total:
- 8 x Pitch
- 8 x Velocity
- 1 x VCO 1 Level
- 1 x VCO 2 Level
- 1 x Noise/EXT Level

These will also fit the 12 Moog Subharmonicon sequencer 1 & 2 and Polyrhythm k**bs.

They are installed by just sliding them on to the existing k**bs. Simple as that.

Limited quantities available at the moment.

'Nickel' finish also available in my shop.

https://reverb.com/shop/thisistheturningpoint

The DFAM is my favorite synth in the collection and these k**bs match perfectly with it's synth personality (synthality?)

05/09/2022

Yesterday marked 7 years since the first ever ‘The Turning Point’ party and the first ever solo party I put together. For those who remember, I used to work with Lucas PM putting those ‘Eklectronic’ parties together from 2010-12. That was his baby and he taught me a lot about the business end of things.

I remember telling him i’m gonna do a solo party and looking to get at least 300 heads in the door. He looked at me like I was crazy (300 heads was a reach for us), especially since I was going up against EZOO and it the first time organizing an event solo. I knew the risks and he didn’t think it was a good idea, but I said f**k it, I’m DOING it. TTP was getting stronger each year with the radio show and it felt right to start a party/club series.

Sure enough, it turned out to be one of the most packed nights the venue had ever seen since it opened, as the owner happily came up to me to tell me how proud she was. I think the event pulled in close to 400 heads throughout the entire night.

The rest is history - TTP went on to have 6 more successful parties the next years after and landed me in some of the biggest events I was ever part of.

Thanks to everyone who was part of one of the best nights and gigs of my life, and career moonlighting as a DJ. Maybe one day I will be behind the decks again, somewhere, delivering the hypnosis…

Photos by me and Visions Photography by LisaMarie
http://www.visionsphotographybylisamarie.com

29/08/2022

A little Rytm session from the couch, today.

Diving into the ‘Elektron Workflow’…finally took the time to learn it to a point where I can post something decent.

These boxes can be really helpful for sketching out ideas pretty fast once you get the hang of them, and small enough to pack on a trip.

All sounds in vid are from this one box and I am not even touching the surface of its capabilities, fyi.

This one reminded me a bit of some old school DJ Remy stuff.

Enjoy :)

19/08/2022

Here is a little something for the weekend..and beyond 🙂

Back in 2020, around the time everything changed, there were two TTP live video streams. I'm not sure why I never uploaded these sets but here is the first one that aired on May 15th 2020.

https://soundcloud.com/thisistheturningpoint/the-turning-point-stream-1

video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq7IBeMGfVk

This set bangs. All vinyl as well 😉

‘Stream 2’ will be uploaded in the near future so be on the lookout!

Enjoy!

24/07/2022

Dialed in a melody on the DFAM with a Beatstep sequencing it. A very compact, robust, no-frills raw kind of synth. The DFAM is probably my favorite synth in my setup...in a league of its own, really.

20/07/2022

DnB has been really filling my cup lately. Before a few months ago, It was a genre that never grabbed me. Things changed and I’ve been slowly collecting what, to me, are the best tracks - just as I always try to do, no matter what I decide to play. I did my homework and, as with any genre, you gotta sift through all the BS to get to the good stuff. A little over two decades of spinning and it's my first ever Drum & Bass mix.

This s**t lit a firecracker in my ass - giving me intermittent flashbacks of how good it felt when I first got into underground dance music. Ironically, as upbeat and fast as it can be, it engulfs me with a sense of tranquility...It's been so refreshing both chillin and rockin out to these cuts. I can only imagine what the UK rave scene was like back in the 90s. I may have missed out on a pivotal moment in the scene and art at the time, but I am glad I feel the way I do about it at this time.

That being said, I dedicated this mix to tearing down those mental 'fences' that need it, having the strength to walk away from anything that holds us back, and to the inevitability of change as part of our human experience.

Enjoy :)

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/the-only-constant-is

23/06/2022

I have a few favorite pics from when I DJed more consistently. This is one of them. It’s a good pic but a great one for me cuz of the memory and moments tied to it. I played an opening set from 10 to 1am this night @ Slake, in NYC. Formerly known as Rebel. The crowd packed up full of hungry clubbers fast during those opening hours, so I handled business.

I remember playing to a crowd that wasn’t used to hearing that deeper sound that I like to push while playing those sets when the bartenders are still restocking the napkins.

Afterwards, many people were appreciative of my set and understood what I was trying to do. I always tried to open them up to a more fulfilled, substantial clubbing experience by using these moments as an opportunity to test the crowd and feed them something they aren’t always used to. It was something I always loved doing as a DJ - take risks. It’s a game of push and pull…give and take, and after all, as a DJ, you are playing for both yourself and the crowd at the same time.

27/05/2022

Got a fresh one here.

This one could dwell in the complete opposite end of the spectrum from my last mix (Gunpoint Medicine).

The objective here was to gather some of the more ‘dreamy’’ cuts in my collection - tracks that made me think of relaxation and feeling carefree, floating…maybe with a cocktail in one hand, chillin on a hammock while staring and listening to the ocean waves crashing against the rocks as the sun goes down.

Knowing the breeze will return.

I wanted to picture myself as far away as possible from the complete and utter toxicity of this matrix we are all unfortunately plugged into.

If your imagination allows it and you are looking to drift away from the chaos to your dream sanctuary, ‘Above the Fray’ is a mix for you.

Artwork by me

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/roryjames/above-the-fray

14/03/2022

Little did we know, 2 years ago this week would be our last normal, or what we thought was 'normal', week of life.

'Gunpoint Medicine' is a mix dedicated to the insanity of the last 2 years of this movie we are living in.

Picked out some of my toughest records for this one.

Some balls to the wall techno.

Artwork by yours truly.

Enjoy!

soundcloud.com/roryjames

17/01/2022

Getting more and more familiar with the machines over time.

7 minutes..gritty. Hypnotic. Journey.

Enjoy 🙂