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One of Atlantic Canada’s most respected and followed DJ/Producers delivers his unique musical journey. Call it techno, progressive, melodic, minimal and driving, the pieces of music and the sound complies a story like no other. 2018, was a fantastic...

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One of Atlantic Canada’s most respected and followed DJ/Producers delivers his unique musical journey. Call it techno, progressive, melodic, minimal and driving, the pieces of music and the sound complies a story like no other. 2018, was a fantastic year, with releases on the internationally acclaimed progressive techno label, Techgnosis Records, continuous momentum with his mixed Notations series and bookings both locally and beyond. People are beginning to take notice and understand his musical aspirations. “Music is more than just listening pleasure; it’s an experience, a journey one must venture from all walks of life, pulling deep from within the truth of life, past, present, and future! Music can make one understand who they are and what they wish to achieve.” Through this format, Charife delivers a story to lets people experience openness and freedom to let loose to explore his vision through sound… Creation a are custom to the event, producing a vision, a story if you will, drawing emotion deep into the music. His DJ story is quite unique!!! It goes back to the spring of 1991 when we suffered from a serious car accident near Antigonish, NS. While in hospital, he had a dream playing his electronic dance music on stage as he watched people dancing with his taillights flashing to the beat of the music… The inspiration of seeing everyone enjoying the music, he started pulling together DJ gear and connected with the Secret Music Club in the UK that offered test pressings of the sound that propelled him into the DJ spotlight. His first rave was Jan 1, 1992, where his good friend Joe MacEachern (founder of the Evolve Festival - evolvefestival.com) attended. He had stated in 2011 “if it wasn’t for your musical influence over the years, evolve might not have happened…”

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English


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Ethereal - Cúrsaí Fírinne

11/30/2025
Cúrsaí Fírinne - Matter of Truth: We move through our days as if through a long corridor of flickering lights, half-shadows, half-illusions, never entirely sure which parts of the world are still our own. The natural order, once grounded in the certainty of sky and soil, now arrives at us filtered, compressed, re-stated in forms that feel like parodies of themselves. It is as though reality has been swallowed, digested, and returned to us in glossy fragments: a false calm, a counterfeit safety, a moral compass knocked just slightly askew. And in this distortion, even the innocent learn to doubt their own worth. People search for refuge in the new augmented frontier, where everything: identity, affection, truth itself; can be purchased or performed in an instant. Information pours in without pause, indifferent to whether it is true or false; it presses against our thoughts, crowding out the quiet hours we once had to make sense of ourselves. Time, the most human of our resources, is stolen in increments until we forget what it felt like to breathe without a screen between us and our own mind. In this strange reality, relationships waver at the edges, too often shaped by social currency rather than genuine connection. Work becomes less a craft and more a stepping stone to somewhere else, some future promise always shimmering just out of reach. Trust thins. The screen, omniscient and impatient, becomes the center of gravity. And yet, within all this noise, there remains a yearning for something unconstructed: a return to the inner world where truth is not marketable, not optimized, not interrupted by notifications. Matters of Truth is that small act of rebellion; a stepping away from the digital tempest and into a space where energy softens, where tranquility can surface again. It is a journey inward: toward love, toward music, toward balance, toward the quiet knowledge of what truly matters. A reminder that beneath the engineered future, we are still searching for the oldest thing of all: the truth of who we are when no one is watching.

Duration:01:01:39

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Light is life Original mix - Charife Pre Release

3/8/2025
I can’t see the truth through this light they call life. It arrives filtered; through expectation, through routine, through the quiet agreements we make just to keep moving. We name it living, but often it feels more like standing beneath a glare, blinded rather than illuminated, hiding truth and deception that surrounds. When you peel back the layers of a person’s life, the roles, the obligations, the stories told to make the days coherent, you find something simpler and far more fragile. Beneath all of it is a dependence we rarely acknowledge. Without light, there is no existence. No movement. No memory. Some may argue this. They will point to strength, to will, to survival against the darkness willing to do anything to seep into the cracks. But even resistance requires illumination! Light is not merely what allows us to see; it is what allows anything to be. It shapes the elements themselves; binding particles, warming worlds, driving the quiet chemistry that turns matter into breath, breath into thought. Light is the first condition of becoming. It is the unseen architect of every living structure, the patient force that turns emptiness into form. Long before belief, before language, before purpose, there was light and in its presence, existence evolved. And yet, in the modern glow, screens, signals, endless artificial dawns, we mistake brightness for truth. We drown in light and still fail to see. Perhaps the task is not to seek more illumination, but to understand which light gives life, and which merely reflects us back to ourselves.

Duration:00:06:56

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Ethereal : Imeacht Ama

11/12/2024
The next creation of my Ethereal Series Imeacht Ama or (Time Lapse) is a journey through the frames of existence—a musical exploration of life's intricate dance between the physical and the conscious. Like the photographic technique that inspired its name, the album captures the moments of our lives as frames in a sequence, where each experience illuminates a fragment of reality. The music reflects the interplay of light—the essence of awareness—and the shadows of our human experience

Duration:01:29:53

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Ethereal : Sléibhte Atlas

6/27/2024
In the heart of the Atlas Mountains, the landscape was a tapestry of towering peaks and verdant valleys. The majestic mountains stood sentinel , their snow-capped peaks shimmering in the sunlight. This setting, both ancient and mystical, serves as the backdrop for a melodic techno mix that captures the essence of Northern Africa. The music is an intricate weave of Northern African influences and psy trance elements, creating a soundscape that is both haunting and exhilarating. Rhythmic drum patterns echo the heartbeat of the earth, while ethereal melodies rise and fall like the mountains themselves. The techno beats drive the narrative forward, reminiscent of the bustling energy of the Atlantean markets and the serene rituals of its temples. Psy trance tones add a layer of mystique, reflecting the spiritual depth and esoteric knowledge of the Atlantean people. This mix is a journey through time and sound, bringing to life the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring under the watchful gaze of the Atlas Mountains.

Duration:01:09:23

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Ethereal - Laethanta Níos Gile

11/26/2023
Ethereal: A Journey Through Sonic Reverie In the realm of electronic music, where pulsating beats merge with transcendent melodies, a new series emerges, bearing the name "Ethereal." As the title suggests, Ethereal is not just a sound, but an experience—a sonic odyssey that transports listeners into the sublime, the otherworldly, and the elusive. "Ethereal: Beyond the Boundaries of Sound" Laethanta Níos Gile: Better Days Inaugurating this sonic journey is "Laethanta Níos Gile," a mix that embodies the glistening, luminous core of the Ethereal series. "Laethanta Níos Gile," an Irish term meaning "better days," in a sea of days that have plagued humanity with division, isolation and disconnection from the paradise that was given to us. We as humans tend to think of the world as not living, a world to which was set us us to use and abuse in any way we please. This will have consequences for us all as the world begins its cycles to bring order and balance back. Join us on this voyage beyond the ordinary, where sound becomes an art form, and where every note, every beat, every melody, is a brushstroke on the canvas of the soul. Welcome to "Ethereal," where music transcends the boundaries of the tangible, and you are invited to lose yourself in the sublime.

Duration:01:03:59

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Ethereal: Solas Glioscarnach

9/4/2023
Ethereal: A Journey Through Sonic Reverie In the realm of electronic music, where pulsating beats merge with transcendent melodies, a new series emerges, bearing the name "Ethereal." As the title suggests, Ethereal is not just a sound, but an experience—a sonic odyssey that transports listeners into the sublime, the otherworldly, and the elusive. "Ethereal: Beyond the Boundaries of Sound" Solas Glioscarnach: The Shimmering Light Mix Inaugurating this sonic journey is "Solas Glioscarnach," a mix that embodies the glistening, luminous core of the Ethereal series. "Solas Glioscarnach," an Irish term meaning "shimmering light," is a portal to a world where each note sparkles like a distant star, where the beats ripple like sunlight on water. As the music unfolds, it guides the listener through the intricate dance of sound and emotion, taking them on a voyage through the realms of light and shadow. The mix's intricate harmonies and hypnotic rhythms serve as the vessel, carrying passengers on an expedition into the depths of their own consciousness, where they will discover the beauty in the ethereal. Join us on this voyage beyond the ordinary, where sound becomes an art form, and where every note, every beat, every melody, is a brushstroke on the canvas of the soul. Welcome to "Ethereal," where music transcends the boundaries of the tangible, and you are invited to lose yourself in the sublime.

Duration:01:00:15

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NOTATIONS: Turais Fuaime

3/25/2021
Rather than plow ahead, pause and look at the world as renewed! Life has seen its challanges, everyone has felt its grasp one way or another. Yet in all of it, find the beauty within, feel the changes coming ... fall changes to winter, life begins its new cycle as it moves from spring to summer. bring on the sun, that light of life.... Bring on the laughter, smiles and dancing and let this set begin your jouney... enjoy #progressive #melodic

Duration:02:00:41

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Visions of Grandeur

10/28/2020
Visions of Grandeur by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:06:01

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Vengeance feat. XOV

10/28/2020
Vengeance feat. XOV by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:06:48

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Urbanian Hayes feat. Veela

10/28/2020
Urbanian Hayes feat. Veela by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:07:56

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Touched feat. AHHA

10/28/2020
Touched feat. AHHA by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:07:33

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Mystics

10/28/2020
Mystics by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:06:10

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Distraction Intelligence feat. Veela

10/28/2020
Distraction Intelligence feat. Veela by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:05:32

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Ain't That The Truth feat. Veela

10/28/2020
Ain't That The Truth feat. Veela by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:05:49

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The Great Awakening

10/27/2020
The Great Awakening by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:07:44

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Mesmerancer feat. Veela

10/27/2020
Mesmerancer feat. Veela by charife@live.ca

Duration:00:06:51

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NOTATIONS - FIEN AONRU

3/22/2020
It's a new world, self isolation, social distancing, remote communication, and deep cleaning is the new reality. This mix is a solid melodic journey to help one feel the pain going on around the world and helps one focus on the positive and the love that everyone has inside. Share the love and give to those who need it because someone you know may need your help... The gods were on point with this selection, subconscious mixing is the best type of mixing... trust your inner voice and let the music flow through you...

Duration:01:44:58

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Free Cloud Mix - Techgnosis Records

3/1/2020
A mighty collection of promo tracks that were released during 2019, 'Free Cloud: Season 1' offers up some top-shelf tracks from label regulars and newcomers alike. Featuring a mix of originals, re-edits and remixes, this can't-miss compilation will satisfy fans of the entire spectrum of crossover music that we love so much. https://techgnosisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/free-cloud-season-1 credits released February 1, 2020 Mastering by Anti-Logic Design by Geometic license all rights reserved

Duration:00:59:13

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NOTATIONS:CLAUSRON

1/3/2020
Live set from the Classics Holiday Jam Dec 27, 2019. It was a great night, packed dance floor and awesome people dancing and enjoying the journey. Much <3 Classics.

Duration:01:14:45

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NOTATIONS:DOMHANEILE

12/7/2019
Once can not escape the grasp of the otherworld... It pull you in and keeps a hold, until the next life pulls one back into its loop until one achieves one's destiny.

Duration:01:25:02