Darío Santäna
Tell us more about yourself & your music career?
Involved with electronic music since I was little, I started as a DJ and promoter of events many years ago until I wanted to take the professional step as a producer to find myself and represent the musical style that I carry inside. One of my characteristics is that I don’t have a specifically defined style, although it is true that I move more between the melodic, deep, and groove. Not only to listen but to enjoy on the dance floor. Recognized for the trust placed in different renowned record labels in which I have been able to publish.
How would you describe your style of music?
I don’t have a defined style. I let myself be guided by what comes to me at the moment depends on the inspiration, but I always move between DeepHouse, TechHouse, and melodic music. The feeling is always present in each song.
Where do you find inspiration?
The occasions are different, most of them listening to other people’s music but always electronic music in general. Sometimes watching TV series or movies. Other times I am creating the melody, and others in the rhythm of the percussion, depending on what I start to create, I direct the song to the point where I feel.
Describe how music is important to society.
Music, as I feel or understand it, is one of the most important things in life. It is capable of giving you the final touch to express your feelings. It is the final point that can make you cry and bring out your interior. Sometimes, with slow or melancholic songs, it feels sad, while other times it transmits euphoria and energy, making you dance and let off steam with movement. Thus, music has made this place a more complete and better world, where you can find your moment and the best part of yourself.
What is your best time of the day to create?
When I’ve been awake for several hours, I usually don’t get inspired right out of bed. I let the day go by, and when I feel fresh, I go to the studio to create.
Who are your musical influences?
No one in my family has influenced me in the world of music. They listened to music but not at the same level as me when I was looking for a way to enjoy it. Rather, I have always influenced others by exposing them to music in general, helping them get to know it. At the time, I was influenced by big artists like Madonna, Phil Collins, Usher, Craig David, and now The Weeknd, to name a few.
What is the most difficult thing about being a musician?
Whoever really feels the music, in one way or another, will be able to create it, either by singing or creating percussion. It is supposed that the most difficult thing is to play a musical instrument in general, but I think that the most difficult thing that musicians have is to expose their music to the world. I am not referring to shyness or embarrassment, which can also be for many, but most of us are happy simply creating music in our studio. It is hard for us or we do not know how to promote music so that the world hears what we are doing.
What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
I have had several stages as a DJ and Promoter in which I made myself known on the local scene. But now, since I’ve been producing music for the last few years, I’m reaching further into the world through record labels.
What are your latest releases?
On the way for August 18th is a 2-song EP for Sacudan Records in the style of TechHouse and Minimal DeepTech. Also, this month, “Mind Evolution” is being published on August 11th, a release with Cafe De Anatolia, with the style of Organic House/Downtempo.
What is your connection with Cafe De Anatolia?
I was inspired and discovered through that label for songs with the Organic House/Downtempo style, since they had been doing with a more DeepHouse style. I had the opportunity to publish for them with the song “Alnair,” and now we have the pleasure to publish again with “Mind Evolution.”
Are you working on something new?
Yes, I’m still doing Organic House, and at the same time, I have other projects in the Tech House and Melodic style.
Where and when is your next performance?
I don’t have a definite date, but I’m playing sporadically at a recognized club called True Club as a local scene.
What’s the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you?
Patience and perseverance.
What’s your process for dealing with performance anxiety?
I do sports like playing soccer, and I try to disconnect on the weekends.
Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?
Do not despair, be patient, and persevere. Train yourselves; this takes a long time. With these keys, the result always arrives.
Upcoming release by Darío Santäna – Mind Evolution (Original Mix) – 11th of August, 2023 on Cafe De Anatolia #staytuned