Debut album “Ghost Orchid” out now!
About
Josh Searles is a multi-talented classical guitarist, composer, music producer and DJ. As a guitarist Josh has performed across Canada and in Spain where he graduated with a masters degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Alicante. He has studied with some of the worlds most celebrated virtuoso guitarists, Grammy winning David Russell, Manuel Barrueco and Sergio Assad. He studied and performed with world-renowned Brazilian guitarist and percussionist Maestro Celso Machado prior to living in Spain. His great love of Spanish and South American guitar inspire his exciting and beautiful programs.
A music producer and composer with two decades of experience, he has produced dozens original dance music tracks written under monikers Daega Sound and Tamarak. released on vinyl, CD and digitally on various international and national labels . Many releases have been in the Top 10 charts on Beatport and Junodownload and he has had continued radio support including on BBC Radio1. With all of this original music he performed as a DJ at music festivals and clubs in Europe, Canada and in the US.
In 2022 he was awarded a grant from the Canada Arts Council for the creation of a full album and live performance of his avante garde hybrid classical guitar and electronic music. Titled Ghost Orchid the debut will be fall of 2023 Vancouver, Canada.
Searles has also written and co-written short film scores that have premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival (CAN). The first short titled “A Love Poem” by director and filmmaker Ana Valine, won best experimental film at Videobardo, Buenos Aires (ARG), and showed at the Northwest Film Fest Portland (USA), and the Native American Film Festival in New York (USA). Searles has also licensed original music for film and various video productions. His music has appeared on Pel'sic (Home Coming) a short film by Helen Haig-Brown.
His life of music is an extremely dedicated and passionate journey. His talent, love, and discipline, combined with many years of experience, give him a unique ability and original sound when performing classical guitar or composing music. Always keeping his artistic integrity as the North Star that guides him. Searles studio is in a beautiful coastal setting in British Columbia, Canada.
Ghost Orchid
by Josh J. Searles
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Josh J. Searles
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Josh J. Searles
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The Junction
by Josh Searles
A deep dive into a world of melody, rhythm and sound design. Principle instrumentation using classical guitar. Special guest artist Celso Machado on percussion & woodwinds. Mastering at Red Maple Sound by Ronald Searles. Cover Art by Mark Yeoman, graphic design by Onbeyond. All tracks written, produced and mixed by Josh Searles. All Rights Reserved.
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EVENTS
JOSH J SEARLES Live In Concert, performing solo Spanish and South American works for the guitar. The Heritage Playhouse 662 North RD Gibsons, BC. June 25th 2022 at 7:30PM Tickets are $25 pre-sales available at Hand Reef & Sew at 657 School RD Gibsons, BC. Will-call tickets available by emailing jjsearles@gmail.com and tickets are also available at the door.
DISCOGRAPHY
Seeker - Daega Sound (Cimmerian Records) written/produced by JJSearles and BASearles
Destroyer - Tamarak and Doctor Jeep (Worst Behaviour Records ‘24) written/produced by JJSearles and Andre Lira
Dark Sun - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Dreams In Dreams - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Traveller - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Archangel - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Spindrift - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Candle and Quill - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
Hammer and Hand - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
A Far Green Country - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘23) written/produced by JJSearles
The Junction - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘22) written/produced by JJSearles
Lost Lagoon - Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘22) written/produced by JJSearles
Conduit- Josh Searles (Tamarak Music ‘22) written/produced by JJSearles
Antares - (Tamarak Remix) Jonah K & Niko (Woodwork Recordings ‘21) remixed/produced by JJSearles
Gate Keeper - DAEGA SOUND (Lo Dubs US ‘20) written/produced by JJSearles, Ben Searles
Second Strike - DAEGA SOUND (Lo Dubs US ‘20) written/produced by JJSearles, Ben Searles
Clarity - TAMARAK X DOCTOR JEEP (Unchained CHINA ‘20) written/produced by JJSearles, Andre Lira
Mirage - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘20) written/produced by JJSearles
Chromeus - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘20) written/produced by JJSearles
Bam Bam - (Tamarak Remix) - Magugu X Mat The Alien (Really Good Recordings CAN ‘19)
Mirror Stone - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘19) written/produced by JJSearles
Twilight Mist - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘19) written/produced by JJSearles
Agent O - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘19) written/produced by JJSearles
Telemetry - TAMARAK (Woodwork Recordings CAN ‘18) written/produced by JJSearles
Shards - TAMARAK (Bass Coast Music CAN ‘18) written/produced by JJSearles
The Rain Master - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles
The Meadow - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles
Land In Motion - DAEGA SOUND (Deep Heads UK ‘15) written/produced by JJSearles
Abyss - DAEGA SOUND (Tuba US’14) written/produced by JJSearles
Fox Wing - DAEGA SOUND (Black Box UK ‘13) written/produced by JJSearles
Flight - DAEGA SOUND (CX:Digital UK ‘13) written/produced by JJSearles
Don’t Stop DAEGA SOUND (Interchill Records CAN ‘13) written/produced by JJSearles
Egore DAEGA SOUND (DPR UK ‘12) written/produced by JJSearles
Legion DAEGA SOUND (Car Crash Set US ‘12) written/produced by JJSearles
Fonica DAEGA SOUND (Crude Records CAN ‘12) written/produced by JJSearles (Feat BASearles)
Outpost DAEGA SOUND (Fathom Recordings CAN ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles
Let It All Go DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles (Feat BASearles)
Mole Man DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles
When You’re Dreaming DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles
Stranded DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles
Misty Morning Dub DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles
Kane’s Son DAEGA SOUND (Blipswitch Digital US ‘10) written/produced by JJSearles
S.O.S DAEGA SOUND (Blipswitch Digital US ‘10) written/produced by JJSearles
Pathway DAEGA SOUND (DPR UK ‘08) written/produced by JJSearles
Conflict DAEGA SOUND (DPR UK ‘08) written/produced by JJSearles
The Ridge - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Mind Machine - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Error Code - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
The Ridge - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Meridians - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Winter - DAEGA SOUND (Hatched Music UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Anubis - DAEGA SOUND X ABSTRAKT SONANCE (Southside Dubstars UK ‘17) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles/TMyron
Alt Src - DAEGA SOUND (Deep Heads UK ‘16) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Splice - DAEGA SOUND (Deep Heads UK ‘16) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
5 Rings - DAEGA SOUND (Interchill Records CAN ‘15) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Spheroid - DAEGA SOUND X HxdB (Interchill Records ‘15) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles/SErikson
In The Box - DAEGA SOUND (Deep Heads UK ‘15) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Spirit - DAEGA SOUND (Tuba US ‘14) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Under Pressure - DAEGA SOUND (Tuba US ‘14) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Terra - DAEGA SOUND (Muti Music US ‘14) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
State Of Mind - DAEGA SOUND (Black Box UK ‘13) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Winter’s Horse DAEGA SOUND (Car Crash Set US ‘12) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Falsehood DAEGA SOUND (DPR UK ‘12) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Mercury Sky DAEGA SOUND (Mutek Comp ‘11) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Bug In A Rug DAEGA SOUND (Echo Dub UK ‘11) written by BASearles produced by JJSearles
You Make Me Feel DAEGA SOUND (Formant Recordings US ‘10) written/produced by JJSearles/BASearles
Cirrcularium (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - ATTYA (Depth Percetion CAN ‘17) written/produced by ATTYA Remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
Tribal Knowledge (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - KNAUTIC (East Van Digital CAN ‘17) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
New Recipe (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - AMMOYE/RISE ASHEN (Balanced Recordings CAN ‘16) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
Hsptl wbbl (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - MAT THE ALIEN (Really Good Recordings CAN ‘14) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
Regenerate (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - MOLDY (Tuba US ‘14) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
You Berg (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - Longwalkshortdock (East Van Digital CAN ‘12) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
Surface Tension (DAEGA SOUND Remix) - TKR (Blipswitch Digital US ‘10) remixed by JJSearles/BASearles
CONTACT
Please contact me here for original music, and live performance bookings. I am also accepting a limited number of guitar students. Thank you!