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Wednesday May 28, 2014
for the lonely souls
Wednesday May 28, 2014
Wednesday May 28, 2014
Most of the time that I do my really deep music listening, it's when I'm lost within my own thoughts. I don't have to converse with others, do any sort of active reasoning on anything, or have judgments or ponder solutions. My mind is a sponge, open and dynamic, my mood and feelings shaped by oncoming colors that slowly build castles in my mind.
I created this mix for the sleepers, for those needing time to put on headphones and breathe deeply, the ones who want to hear the thoughts within their own grey matter without obstruction, the souls that want to have a soundtrack for a moment in their lives, the ones who need a backdrop for contemplative pondering.........in the end, it's for the listener that craves a bit of solace in a chaotic world, and to aid your soul searching, surrounded by the colors of peace and solitude.
I spend a lot of my day being very social, collaborating with musicians, and the working on projects. When I unwind, I lose myself into the hypnotic universe of sound, emptying my cerebral flow of analytical thoughts. I end up losing way more sleep than I should, just to make time for hearing new music, and trying to learn something new. My wish is that you are able to fill the void within your soul that yearns for an aural blanket to caress your thoughts and create the mental escape pod that takes you above and beyond daily turmoil. Support the artists, and enjoy. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“Clocks & Rain” by Tonepoet from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“By A Moving River” by David Arkentsone from Ambient World (Start Time: 00:25)
“The Clear Light” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 06:12)
“Fraction Amber” by Emmalee Crane from Crowd Of Reeds (Start Time: 10:54)
“Take A Drink From My Hands” by Hammock from Raising Your Voice…Trying To Stop An Echo (Start Time: 15:14)
“Eg Anda (Excerpt)” by Sigur Ros from Valtari (Start Time: 19:59)
“The Man With Link’s Hair” by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 22:55)
“February” by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 24:53)
“The Brightest Lights In The Darkest Skies” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 32:43)
“Inerosion” by Emmalee Crane from Formantine (Start Time: 35:50)
“Ideals Or Hopes” by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 37:41)
“The Daughters Of Quiet Minds” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline(Start Time: 41:09)
“Cad Goddeu” by Nest from Nest (Start Time: 54:09)
“The Fall” by Stenbit from The Fall (Start Time: 58:07)
Thursday May 22, 2014
guest mix: silas (score one)
Thursday May 22, 2014
Thursday May 22, 2014
It seems as though the best mixes that I come across happen when I should be in bed, and have a lot of stressful stuff on my mind. Those mixes seem to break through the ice of turmoil, keep me awake in anticipation, and cause me to drift into the scene that they've created. There are checkpoints within the flow that develop themes and alter moods on a whim. With my mind engaged, I am able to reassess the balance of negative and positive vibe, and more often than not, I realize that music is just a great big part of my life that permeates my soul like a sponge picking up water. I am the sponge. I want you to be the sponge. Or something like that.
I cannot express the feeling that I get from listening to Silas' newest mix entitled Score One. Every song has got me digging through the track listing, searching the artists, and eager to flesh out my music collection with new sonic morsels. There are points within the mix that seem to almost dissolve, surrounding delicate sounds with dissipating clouds of tones. While it would seem like the mix could end (and it would be perfect as it was), Silas picks it up, fills it out, and brings the whole thing back to life as if he were blowing up a balloon. And the world begins anew for another ride. If Silas had just made only BREATHWORK and Score One, I would easily have said that he was above and beyond one of the best at doing what he and his peers do, but with a larger wealth of music than most, and a much better sense of how to connect the dots than the rest of us. Ah, jealousy sets in! Hahaha!
So, without running on too much about it, I am so very proud to be presenting my pick for one of the best mixes that I've run across (I've listened to many, even incognito), or at least in the top 5 (with Breathwork also being in the top 5). Not everyone might agree with that statement, but I believe that warranting a listen to Score One will put a smile on your face, with the realization that you've come across a soundtrack that is waiting for unbelievable things to happen around it. Be inspired by this, and if you're like me, let this mix will invigorate your mind out of its fog, realizing the true power of music and mixes done right. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
Water Shadow - Simon Scott
Your Subconscious Condition - Near The Parenthesis
Soft Warmly Straw Raincoat - Near The Parenthesis
Dusk - Stumbleine
Beneath The City Trees - Rhian Sheehan
Kanada Goose - Jokers Of The Scene
Ghosts (Aaron Static & Fort Road Remix) - Thomas Newman
They Killed My Husband - Hybrid
Osidius - András Tóth
Vizion - Machinedrum
Is This (Featuring Synkro) - Troy Gunner
String Quartet No. 2: III (Live At The Ancienne Belgique) - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
Four Walls - Massive Attack Vs. Burial
Fishcreek - Kettel
All Farewells Are Sudden - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
Þú Ert Jördin - Olafur Arnalds
We Played Some Open Chords And Rejoiced, For The Earth Had Circled The Sun Yet Another Year - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
Helvetica - Arms And Sleepers
Requiem For Dying Mothers, Pt. 1 - Stars Of The Lid
February - Rhian Sheehan
Sun Breaking Through - Message To Bears
Ti Prego, Memory Man - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
I_IV - Black Elk
Hands Are Two Week Departures - Woodworkings
Killed The Lord, Left For The New World - This Will Destroy You
Dawn - Stumbleine
Sun Of Madrid - Ametsub
A Symphony Pathetique - A Winged Victory For Sullen
Sunday May 18, 2014
guest mix: the silent project (thèurgie)
Sunday May 18, 2014
Sunday May 18, 2014
I've had the opportunity to host some music by The Silent Project (which you can see HERE), and I was pretty sure that I'd have that chance to do something more in the future. Well, it's the future. I was playing one of the many things that I have in the preview playlist on my Mixcloud account, and Thèurgie comes along that stops time completely while it's spinning. I actually had to concentrate to keep from holding my breath. There are many classical influences throughout this mix that create the tension and release of harmonic depth that pull me in. While I'm listening to this, I keep thinking 'it can't be this amazing for the entire piece of music, it has to taper off'. But luckily, I'm wrong. There is no real zenith to this mix, it keeps climbing and taking me right along with it. By the time it does end, I'm ready to listen to it again. Like a good book or movie unfolding, I never stop to look at the time or even have the urge or ability to let my mind wander. My thirst for finding the perfect mix is quenched.
For inspiration to create this mix, it was mostly conceived while a boating excursion along a wild river in the Amazon. The mix is meant to convey the beauty and power of that environment. And it definitely does. Let your mind take in the achingly beautiful sounds of Théurgie. Let your soul's thirst for inner peace and beauty be a sponge for it's offerings. Let your thoughts give in to the mindful transitions and selections presented within this piece. If I had just one wish, it would have been to look over Greg's shoulder while he was making this, in awe of his musical palette and thoughtful knowledge of what to put together to make one of the best mixes that I've heard.
Thanks, Greg, for not only creating such beautiful work, but also for keeping me inspired and allowing me to be a part of hosting Théurgie.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
Unbroken Continuity - Dadub
Articulate Silences Part 1 – Stars Of The Lid
Walzer für Robert – Anne Muller
Labyrinthine – Julianna Barwick
Radio 110 FM – Janek Schaefer
Vancouver Island Quartet – Christina Vantzou
Jyaku – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Taylor Duepree
Rafael Anton Irisarri
Glámur – Amiina
Broken Town – Sangam
Fragment I – Library Tapes
The Flat – Johann Johannsson
Vostok – Christian Vantzou
Hospital – Johann Johannsson
Only Child – Julia Kent
Nautical2 - Loscil
Barcarole – Tchaikovsky
Radio 103 FM – Janek Shaefer
Sunday May 04, 2014
guest mix: halftribe
Sunday May 04, 2014
Sunday May 04, 2014
I have received an incredibly amazing mix-gift from an artist known as Halftribe. This will blow you mind in a very non-abrasive and tranquil sort of way. I'm really lucky to have been contacted by Halftribe (aka Ryan Bissett) asking to host a mix. Normally, I contact the DJ and am (luckily) always given a green light to host the mixes. I have to say, I was really happy to have received contact from Ryan to host this mix. It's not often that I get goosebumps from being taken in by such intense sets, but this one is one of the rare ones that did the trick. This one sits where I want, in the foreground, in the background, bathing in the aura of its intense harmonic vibe. Halftribe has been very busy, creating amazing mixes as well as churning out some original music (links for everything are below).
Halftribe got into electronic music long ago through way of New Order (1986 on CD and Technique on Vinyl), which opened a gateway to the rave scene in the UK during the late 80's and early 90's. It was at these raves that Halftribe gotten taken in by the post rave chill music, and his fascination for ambient music sparked an interest in exploring its history. As with many frustrated creative artists with an ear for music but without means to create, that path seemed to be expensive and inaccessible. When DAW's became available, Halftribe finally had the opportunity to begin producing deep house, techno, and (mainly) ambient and downtempo. He has released on Vent Sounds, ATRIUM DIGITAL, and ASSEMBLY FIELD. When not creating original compositions, he spends his time remixing and has been fortunate, through his links within the industry, to be asked to do a remix for Karl Hyde from UNDERWORLD for his solo album (as well as commissioned for other remix work).
In terms of mixes, Halftribe favors searching mostly undiscovered talent found on Soundcloud as well as Bandcamp, and used to do a regular mini-mix on his Soundcloud page to showcase these artists. It just so happened that one of these mixes got shared on MIXMASTER MORRIS' Facebook page, and the interest that it sparked led to a monthly mix for M:CAST RADIO which lasted 2 years. One might call if fate, that Halftribe was a huge fan of Mixmaster Morris when first getting into ambient music and own albums of his in his Irresistible Force guise.
This year Halftribe is creating mixes for different sites, and has already had mixes up on PANAMBIENT, CIRCUMAMBIENT, SPACES FM, and Art Of Beatz. You can find Halftribe's original music on his SOUNDCLOUD page and his BANDCAMP page. To hear more of his amazing mixes, you can steer toward his WEBSITE and his MIXCLOUD page. Keep up with him at TWITTER to get updates on his aural activities.
I'm absolutely honored to be a part of Halftribe's musical quest, and hope that in some way my small part in this brings him just a bit more success. It's very inspiring to see an artist that is so very proactive, and that is without a doubt very inspiring for me! Thanks, Halftribe!
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
"A Morning Without Decay" by Caught In The Wake Forever (Start Time 00:00)
"Northern Silence" by Aeron (Start Time 02:00)
"I Know I've Suffered More Than Most" by Caught In The Wake Forever (Start Time 08:32)
"Glossy Amoog (Skit)" by Cass (Start Time 13:33)
"Tone Color" by Summer Behind Us (Start Time 16:00)
"The Secret Garden" by Halftribe (Start Time 19:31)
"Body Of Blue" by enh (Start Time 24:38)
"Desire Paths" by Huixtralizer (Start Time 31:31)
"Melum (Heathered Pearls Remix)" by Throwing Snow (Start Time 37:39)
"Songs Of Farewell" by Twincities (Start Time 40:54)
"Kingdom Of Lost Summers" by Snufmumriko (Start Time 42:34)