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Monday Jan 27, 2014
camping under the stars
Monday Jan 27, 2014
Monday Jan 27, 2014
I've been into the BANDCAMP site for a relatively short while now, and I have to give the site a lot of credit if helping me find some great independent artists. Bandcamp is very instrumental in giving these artists a place to market their original music, and this has become a very valuable asset to those that praise independent musicians (that's me!). The creation of the DIY musician as producer/label/market is a product borne of the music industry's greed, and that benefits us in that we are awarded creations that the music industry would rather ignore. Their loss, our gain......
I've created this amalgamation from artists' music who I've gotten from Bandcamp (one caveat; the Phillip Wilkerson tune I got from Earth Mantra), and their sounds speak loud volumes. This is no means a complete list, just a current list of what I've found so far that has appealed to me. Trust me, I have not even heard a fraction of the unreal music that can be found there. It's quite the event to check back often and see beautiful sounds piling up in the queue. There are certain things that stick out for some reason to me and that comprises what's here. This mix, to me, was one of my favorites to make, as I'm standing on the shoulders of those who have created some masterpieces that really move me. Truly inspiring.You can view my ever so humble collection at https://bandcamp.com/tonepoet. If there is just one a way to show support for independent artists, this is definitely it. You can get so much music for free, but supporting them is not only karma (as well as added to your collection so that listeners can see those artists you feel strongly about) but also very inspiring for the artists to create more. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
"Trapped Between The Earth And The Stars" by BAOBAB from …With No End In Sight – A Wood Thrush Compilation (Start Time: 0:00)
"Tumblatlas" by YLOWKNFE from = (Start Time: 01:40)
"Starlight" by RUDY ADRIAN from Desert Realms (Start Time: 07:02)
"Low Earth Orbit" by GRAINS OF SOUND from Sine Language Vol 3 Under (Start Time: 15:24)
"Messier82" by DREAMHUB from Moments In Space (Start Time: 22:31)
"Prelude To Mind Control" by TONEPOET from So Gently We Go (Start Time: 26:03)
"Equations" by Phillip Wilkerson from The Way Home (Start Time: 34:30)
"Places Between" by RHIAN SHEEHAN from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 38:27)
"A Cabin" by BUBBLE from + (Start Time: 42:32)
"The Way In To The Way Out (In Mix) (Excerpt)" by GRAINS OF SOUND from Sine Language Vol 2 Down (Start Time: 48:19)
"Elision" by NEED A NAME from 2013 Collection (Start Time: 54:33)
"Antler (Reprise)" by YLOWKNFE from = (Start Time: 57:52)
Saturday Jan 25, 2014
guest mix: jon lloyd (another day drifts away)
Saturday Jan 25, 2014
Saturday Jan 25, 2014
I've been a regular follower of Jon Lloyd on Mixcloud, getting turned on by (of all things) his mix LIVED IN BARS which is a great outing. His mix THE TEXTURE OF SOUND is another that I highly recommend (you can see my comments on the mix). Jon's a consummate listener of all kinds of music, and shares his thoughts about what really vibes him when he hears it. He's managing to create mixes from whatever draws him in next, and isn't limited to a certain genre or flavor-of-the-month in favor of his own interest or intuition. I enjoy the comments that he leaves (not only for myself, but for others) as it's always evident that he dug way deep into the particular piece to really have the music exist firmly within himself. Inspirational, to say the least. I asked him if I could host a mix, and he obliged (much thanks, man!). For this particular episode, I bring you a different sort of mix that compiles a very good feeling array of positive vibe entitled Another Day Drifts Away. This is not a mix for the sleepers (sorry!), but for the active listening participants. For me, this mix is essential headphone listening that provided me with a very good spiritual lift. While it's not so much ambient, it is an offering that gets your head right and puts you in a better place. If music were medicine (and not just therapy), Jon just filled our prescription correctly.
I asked Jon to shed some light on the how and why. Here's what he had to say:
"I've been making mixes since I could press the 'record' button. First on cassette, then on CD, and more recently for Mixcloud. A few years ago I became obsessed with making the perfect 'sleep mix', and would only be satisfied once I knew for a fact that I'd fallen asleep each night before hearing the final track. Like tonepoet perhaps, 'I'd like to teach the world to sleep'.
This mix isn't a sleep mix, more a comptemplative 'end-of-day' collection. I created it for New Year's Day 2014 and just about managed to finish it that day. I think the track by This Mortal Coil is my favourite on there; amazing lyrics, and music surging with emotion, nostalgia, a tinge of sadness but also hope. The first track, though, is also a bit of a killer. I once saw Michael Brook play in a church and it was amazing. His effects pedal 'wall' almost reached the ceiling. An incredible sound. Thanks very much to tonepoet for hosting this mix. I really have gained a lot of inspiration from his mixes and continue to do so (**thanks, bro, sniff sniff**)."
And so I bring you an enlightening amalgamation of really great music to lift us up. The first sunny, bright, warm day will definitely have this written all over it, but I encourage you to allow it to bring you out of the winter doldrums as well. Jon urges you to visit the amazing art of JEANNIE LYNN PASKE'S OBSOLETE WORLD. He has used a couple of the artist's images for his mix and they are the perfect match for his themes. Pay a visit and show the love. Check out more mixes from the diverse ears of JON LLOYD. Again, thanks, Jon!! Peace.
Turn on, tune in, vibe on...
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TRACK LISTING
0:00 - 'Baramund' by Michael Brook
02:09 - 'The Yellow Hammer' by Tim & Sam's Band
06:24 - 'Undone' by Message To Bears
09:01 - 'Fiction' by Belle & Sebastian
11:28 - 'Fragile, Do Not Drop' by Podington Bear
15:40 - 'Passing By' by Ulrich Schnauss
22:05 - 'Celebration' by Manual
30:44 - 'Metamorphis' by Trentemoller
32:45 - 'Dawn' by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
33:52 - 'Sit In Silent Thought' by Rothko
39:00 - 'My Father' by This Mortal Coil
44:35 - 'A Snowflake' by Peter Broderick
48:00 - 'The Names Of Those Never Here' by Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd
51:45 - 'Autumn Music II' by Max Richter
55:32 - 'Verdi Cries' by 10,000 Maniacs
59:48 - 'Happy Accidents' by Vessels
64:24 - 'Mr. Tom' by Patrick Watson
67:00 - 'Let's Be Still' by Yo La Tengo
77:45 - 'Ritual' by North Atlantic Oscillation
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
guest mix: sofamixes (winter wanderland)
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
Wednesday Jan 22, 2014
For this episode of Spaceman's Transmissions, I'm proud to present the appropriately named Sofamixes. I was given this (upon request, natch) quite a long time ago, and have let its beauty saturate my mind upon many occasions. Well, now that we've had quite a bit of snow in Maryland and having spent the last few hours outside making snowballs and running around with the kids, I came in to thaw out with some hot chocolate, a hot potato, and this mix. Got to say, I'm having a very difficult time trying to figure out the best part of getting warm. I'm guessing the music. As I stare out the window at the snow outside on this graciously clear (but cold!) day, this mix is providing the perfect backdrop to my current mental state.
Sofamixes hails to us from Ghent, Belgium, and hosts some very eclectic and interesting mixes. Even a FRANK ZAPPA MIX, how cool is that (I love Zappa). Sofamixes has been quite busy with another Mixcloud profile under the name OSCAR LOMAN, supplying us with old-time mixes that feature some of the best artwork that I've seen. Be sure to get a pleasant earful from both mix profiles, and for those inclined for a second Winter Wanderland mix, it can be found HERE. Allow this mix to warm your soul in the frigid winter months, and let it's peaceful intent provide you an aural blanket that thaws your mind and body.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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Monday Jan 06, 2014
sight becomes sound
Monday Jan 06, 2014
Monday Jan 06, 2014
It's pretty obvious that one thing that attracts us to music is that it's a marker for events in our lives. How many times have we heard a song from the past and been transported the that particular time and place that brands a moment to the music? There's no better way to recreate the sense of experiences than from music that surrounds particular events, so that we can recall and relive these special periods again and again. And film makers know this. They create the anxiety, elation, pride, and so on that envelopes character's actions.
With this offering, I've chosen to create a mix of offerings from films. A lot of times, I'll really tune into the music in a film, and make it a point to search the music out. I have a lot of soundtracks, and I do listen to them quite often. I didn't put a lot of things on this that I would have liked, as I tried to stick with a particular format. Some of my favorites soundtracks that didn't make the cut are Devdas, Purple Rain (I have every Prince album!), The Truth About Charlie, Sprout, Oceans Eleven or Twelve, A.I., A Beautiful Mind, Amelie, Hair, etc., and so on. I purposely tried to steer clear (as well as I could) from the very dark and orchestral heavy soundtrack music that exists more prominently, and chose pieces that ebbed and flowed with organic transitions.
I hope that you like this mix. Popcorn is optional. Throughout your life, when you hear a sound or song that inspires you, let inspiration become moment specific. No one has the same life soundtrack as you do. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
00:00 - 'Dream March' by Brian Tyler from Six String Samurai Soundtrack
00:52 - 'Transmissions' from Ben Lovett From The Signal Soundtrack
05:16 - 'El Greco' by Vangelis from El Greco
15:03 - 'Numbers' by Jamin Wynans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack
16:19 - 'Love On A Real Train (Risky Business)' by Tangerine Dream from Risky Business
20:02 - 'Locker Room 1 (Dialogue)' from Napoleon Dynamite
20:17 - 'Old Souls' by Hans Zimmer from Inception Soundtrack
25:50 - 'Structure & Discipline' from Thomas Newman from American Beauty Soundtrack
28:50 - 'Goodbye' by Kevin Shields from Lost In Translation Soundtrack
31:08 - 'Monsters In The Field' by Jamin Wynans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack
32:20 - 'One Million Dollars' by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby Soundtrack
34:13 - 'Wall Of Breath' by Peter Gabriel from The Last Temptation Of Christ Soundtrack
36:18 - 'Alternate Ending Montage' by John Swihart from Napoleon Dynamite Soundtrack
38:47 - 'Sometimes It Snows In April' by Prince from Parade
45:30 - 'River Of Collections' by Paul Cantelon from Everything Is Illuminated Soundtrack
47:21 - 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Excerpt)' by Buck Sanders & Marco Beltrami from Warm Bodies (Original Motion Picture Score)
48:55 - 'A Sense Of Home' by Peter Gabriel from Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence Soundtrack
50:49 - 'The Tower' by Marcelo Zarvos from Sin Nombre
52:14 - 'Spotkanie Z Matka' by Vangelis from Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary
56:59 - 'Aningaaq' by Steven Price from Gravity