From a young age, James was submerged in music. He began playing the drums in 4th grade, and quickly became involved in everything drumming could offer him, all the way through college. Playing in State Honors Jazz Band, touring with Jazz combos, as well as local concerts in Milwaukee with his Funk Band, James' experiences have influenced him greatly.
In the mid 90's he began developing an ear for electronic music. The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Orbital, Fluke, and Underworld linked him to an ever expanding world of new styles in electronic dance music. James always kept his love for house and techno a side hobby, until 2007, when he began to DJ. Within 3 months of posting his mixes online to share, James -AKA- H!GHL!FE already had a podcast on progressivehouse.com, and a short lived residency with stream-fm.com. It wasn't long till James decided to produce his own remixes and productions. His dj alias "H!GHL!FE" was known for playing driving progressive, and laid back deep house -Both with an emphasis on rich melodies and textures. James' productions follow the same formula. His first EP, Balance Point, is a blend of progressive house with rich pads, a throbbing bass, and a straight ahead funk groove. Keep an eye out for new productions and remixes for James High, Visit soundcloud.com/jameshigh for his latest demos.
This Saturday September 19th 2009 @ Blue Ice Martini Lounge we're having some of the best in electronic music with DJs Jens Irish (P.U.N.C.H.I.S. Crew/Beta Nightclub), Anomaly (Blue Ice/Funky Buddha Lounge/Anomaly Productions), DJ Luar aka OjoFatuo (Church Nightclub) and Alex M (Blue Ice/ProtonRadio) along with some sick visuals on 4 LCD screens, lasers and fog machines. It's gonna be off the chain - an event not to be missed...see you there!
Had a chance to finally listen to your latest mix - it's off the f*ckin' chain! 'Halfway Home' is amazing, bro. Keep up the great work and hopefully we'll hook up soon after I go down to Denver...RESPECT! :-)
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