Spaceman’s Transmissions
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Friday Oct 18, 2013
guest mix: akrrrs (sequential dream)
Friday Oct 18, 2013
Friday Oct 18, 2013
So far, I've been absolutely blessed with receiving and reviewing all the of the mixes that I've requested to host. Almost all of what I've gotten have been posted in some manner already, I just do my best to help them get 'out there' any way that I can, because I believe that such incredible mood altering expressions need a bigger outlet. This time, I was afforded with an absolutely new song, and allowed to upload it to Mixcloud, and post it here. Way stoked about this!
For this posting, I bring you akrrrs, who is a fairly recent discovery of mine that has caught my attention through his Dream Sequence series. I've downloaded quite a lot of them and I've had some serious tranquil moments while taking in the deep, soothing sounds that encompass my ears and mind. The music that I've been fortunate to have gathered has prompted me to make a special bedtime playlist which I absolutely cherish. He seems to have an incredible library of consistently great music, and creates such beautiful soundscapes with them. His mixes consistently take me to a horizon upon the outer reaches of the mental solar system, and set me down gently in complete solitude. Not only does akrrrs create such masterful mixes, his artwork for his mixes are absolutely unrivaled and express the beauty of the mixes on the visual front. After taking in his mixes, your mind will be clear, your stamina increased (post-nap). You'll also notice an increase in mental energy, logic and reasoning, and clarity. And libido. No, I'm not kidding, it's science, and totally proven, I think. Uh, trust me...
akrrrs hails to us from the northeastern part of England, and has spent his 'formative' years in Leeds and Manchester. Although he began as a DJ spinning techno and jungle beats in the early 90's, ambient has always been a big part of his musical love (you can still hear small flourishes of older artists like Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, and Global Communication [one of my favorites] in his mixes). He initially started making more ambient-based mixes to soothe his pregnant wife (good medicine, my friend!), and later found that making more beatless mixes didn't disturb his kids. Something about two birds with one stone here. I've named his special presentation mix 'SEQUENTIAL DREAM' in honor of what he's done so far.
akrrrs, thank you so much for allowing me to post your music and help bring it to those who would have otherwise not had a chance to hear it. In my opinion, your mixes are some of the best, and I look forward to hearing new ones all the time. I guarantee the listener a peaceful, and extremely pleasant listening experience. Peace.
turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
Günter Schlienz – Watermarked Memories
Samantha Glass – Movement 3
Four Tet – Unicorn
White Poppy – Drifters Gold
Pausal –Bottom-Up Pause
Esmerine – Hayale Dalmak
Bulgarian State Radio & Television Femal Vocal Choir – Poleganala e Todora
Matthew Robert Cooper – Miniature 9
Machinedrum – Vizion
Lorn – My Device
Steve Hauschildt – By Buildings
Panabrite – Moonpool
Joseph Lawrence Quimby Jr. – Preform Perform
Felix K – Flower Of Hope
Lorn – Sega Sunset
Friday Oct 11, 2013
guest mix: faction (POD ): 101)
Friday Oct 11, 2013
Friday Oct 11, 2013
For this guest mix, I bring you one of the most diverse mixes that I've had the pleasure in hosting. I was contacted by FACTION not to long ago about hosting a mix. I gladly gave his mix POD ): 101 a listen and was not quite ready to be so completely blown away like I was! It's really a very rare treat to find someone whose ears and mind are so big that they create an epic like this with so many elements, colors, moods, transitions, and dynamics in one sitting. It's mind boggling how many different songs (38!) are in the ingredients list, but it comes off like a really deep concept album more so than a mix. Listening to this, you easily get the sense that Faction just hears things differently. Everyone who creates mixes manages to pull things together and try to create their own voice with what's available. Faction is speaking in tongues.
As I've mentioned before, I host what I wish that I had created, and POD ): 101 is absolutely no exception. I will have to say that this is not mix that you'll use to sleep to, but rather one that demands your undivided attention; you don't want to miss a single mood that gets thrown your way. I haven't yet been able to find another mix that so effortlessly and honestly weaves such deep ambient sounds together with pulsating dub and trippy commentary, and make it so organic. In my opinion, it would be a welcome challenge for anyone to live up to the high standard that Faction has set. If there's one mix that has deservedly made it to my sacred bike ride playlist, it's this one. Use this for your commutes, as background and foreground, and be ready to have your mind blown. Thanks, Faction for letting the world dig in on your unbelievable creation. I'm truly honored that you allowed me the opportunity in having a part in getting this out there. You can follow Faction at his MIXCLOUD page, and his SOUNDCLOUD page. Enjoy!
Turn on, tune in, dig it...
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TRACK LISTING
An Intro (Great Dictator Speech) - Owsey
Trees Of Evening - Manual & Syntaks
Stokes Croft 5AM - Bass Clef
A Conversation at Sea - Nacht Plank
Passage - NQ
Altibzz - Autechre
Cyan Sept IV - NQ
Via Three Alone Phone - Offthesky/Juxta Phona
Hugo II - Murcof
Variation Cybernétique: Rhythmic Pataphysic - (Part I) - DJ Spooky
When Only Sand Remains - Kaya Project
Breathwork - Coleco
The Cold In You - Phaeleh
One Blood, One Source (Distance Remix) - Pinch/Rudey Lee
Music For Adults - I'm Not A Gun
Metamorphis - Original mix - Trentemoller
Void 2 - Lorn
Untitled - Phonem
2 - H1009 - Herrmann & Kleine
Unknown - Unknown
Tigris - Phonem
Chocolate Skull - Squonjax
Hopeless Emptiness - Thomas Newman
Nazar Shaam - Hector Zazou
New Old Land - Gustavo Santaolalla
Locust songs - Blue Mar Ten
Suffer - Glen Porter
Soon Enough - Yppah
Warm Circuits - Manual
031221 (Theme For A Wordless Moment) - Blamstrain
Howl - Jónsi & Alex
Apex Twin - Apex twin
Resignacion - Murcof
Stranger Smiled At Me - Vector Lovers
Cendre - Fennesz/Ryuichi Sakamoto
Zitadelle - Studio Pankow
I See My Mother - Poliça
Brother - Tycho
Sunday Oct 06, 2013
daydreams at nightfall
Sunday Oct 06, 2013
Sunday Oct 06, 2013
For me, the saddest time is not winter, but the approach of fall. I don't hate the fall season. I love it! But knowing that summer and the vibe it has brought is withering into a memory is a hard pill to swallow. In summer, I'm invincible; I am reborn with every hot burst of sun, thriving to gather the energy of every new day, leaving little or no wasted moments in my wake. Every summer day is a new awakening, brought about by the renewed anticipation of Mother Earth's sun-song upon us. Get the point? I freakin' LOVE summer so much that it pains me to see it dissolve.
The first thing that I notice is a shortened day. Just a few days ago (and it's been a while since I've actually realized this and posted this narrative), I was fully aware that it was dark at 8 o'clock in the evening (edit: at this time, even sooner). Already. Sadness is upon me. Next, the leaves shed new colors and die, and the sky will be overcast with impending change. But all good things must end.
To help ease the pain of shorter days, and colder nights that approach us, I give you solace in the form of a quite amazing amalgamation of sonic textures. This mix is optimized for contemplation of the changing seasons and should be used as you watch the skies go from light to dim during your day. The music in this mix represent both the lament and joy that I feel with each bygone season. Reflect your own state of mind with the music and find comfort within it's grip. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
"Crickets, Wind, and Fireplace" by Unknown from Unknown (Start Time: 0:00)
"Sleep" by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby (Start Time: 0:30)
"Falling From Grace" by Robin Guthrie from Imperial (Start Time: 2:30)
"Midnight Fantasy Angel" by Rudy Adrian from Moonwater (Start Time: 6:17)
"Part 10" by Felixdroid from The Longing (Start Time: 18:29)
"Humectez La Mouture" by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Start Time: 26:51)
"Mysterious Figures" by Bing Satellites from Twilight Sessions Volume 8 (Start Time: 32:05)
"Fairytale" by Jon Hopkins from EP1 (Start Time: 39:52)
"Transmit 1" by infinite_coil from Transmit (Start Time: 43:37)
"Es Kann Nicht Ewig Winter Sein" by Bersarin Quartett from Bersarin Quartett (Start Time: 53:52)
"La Petite File de la Mer" by Vangelis from Portraits (So Long Ago, So Clear) (Start Time: 56:56)
"Crickets, Thunder, and Fireplace" by Unknown from Unknown (Start Time: 62:36)