Spaceman’s Transmissions

once we reach the other side

Let's prepare for a journey into the realm of summer by celebrating the solstice (which was, by the way, the 21st of June). It was officially the longest day of the year and the midway point in summer. This means that, unfortunately, the days will begin to get shorter. Knowing this, I've toiled in developing a colorful scene to ease you into the remaining warm months, aware of the importance of aligning and balancing your conscious thoughts within your subconscious mind. Every step was taken to assure that your entry into a mental overhaul is optimal.
Summer is by far my favorite time of the year. It brings and energy and renewal that I've been yearning for a very long time. Even with things not completely going my way, Mother Earth has a way of shining a light upon the turmoil that may exist and depletes my anguish. If there is one small tribute that I can muster, it's this. 
Thank you for your outpouring support, and keep supporting the artists that provide us with amazingly colorful journeys into their world. Tell them that tonepoet sent you.
Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“Sleeping Giant” by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 00:00)
"Dream” by The Monk By The Sea from Soundscapes (Start Time: 05:07)
“All Moving Over The Earth (Augen Edit)” by Aqob from All Things Converge (Start Time: 08:01)
“Slipped Time” by Bruno Sanfillipo from Subliminal Pulse (Start Time: 10:18)
“My Momma Pinned A Rose On Me” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 14:40)
“The Empty Sky (Excerpt)” by Anugma from The Lightness Of Being (Start Time: 21:10)
“Drawing Curtains (Excerpt)” by umber from Mornings Pass EP (Start Time: 23:59)
“Atomos VII (Excerpt)” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from Erased Tapes VII (Start Time: 25:31)
“On The Way (Space Cavaran) (Excerpt)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter (Start Time: 27:48)
“Strange Wind” by Bing & Ruth from Tomorrow Was The Golden Age (Start Time: 28:36)
“Waking Up” by Purl from A Quiet Awakening (Start Time: 34:10)
“Only In The Dark” by Ben Lukas Boysen from Gravity Soundtrack (Start Time: 37:10)
“Vaportrails Crossing In A Deep Blue Sky (Dust In Essence) (Excerpt)” by Microvolt from Falling (Start Time: 40:10)
“Mig dreymdi um fjöll og sjó” by A Model Kit from þögn (Start Time: 41:55)
 “Kinookimaw” by Ben Woods from Halcyon EP (Start Time: 44:42)
“Eternity” by Emily Hall from Bigo & Twigetti Winter 2014 Sampler (Start Time: 47:31)
“Sileo” by Rhian Sheehan from Stories From Elsewhere (Start Time: 49:42)
“Equal To Moments Of Completion” by Celer from Sky Limits(Start Time: 52:01)
“In The Androgynous Dark” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 54:46)

unveiling your universe

//re..*(reboot)
::%5pac3
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**reboot transmission**
 
Hello, fellow space travelers. The mental space pod is still in need of extreme re-calibration and its navigation system was recalled.
We had wandered off course to various destinations that were setbacks in our initial mission, but were necessary to insuring that future explorations would be warranted and successful. We have now set on a course to break through the atmosphere and gravity that binds us to earthly turmoil and terrible things called responsibilities. With our new course underway, Spaceman's Transmissions seeks to circumvent any unnecessary diversions brought on by various hindrances. This is a temporary journey, but one that was required due to the extremely inspiring colors that had drifted into focus.
Please ensure that your entire body is in a comfortable position that allows for maximum cerebral intake of color, light, sound, and vibe. You'll notice that there are no restraints within the mind-pod that will house you for your journey that we will embark upon. Rather, there are suggestive measures that one should keep an open mind to take in beauty and solace to enhance the experience of this soundtrack. This session is designed for entering a state of mental orbiting that will take us to places that you've abandoned or forgotten. This offering of sonic morsels was not designed with anyone in mind but you, dear listener.
This creation of meticulously crafted sonic wallpaper is one that is to assist you in reclaiming your cerebral galaxy and reforming it to enhance your creative life with clarity, focus, renewal, and ambition. Take it in, and feed the hunger that can only be satisfied with sound.
Thanks for your support, and I hope that this flight will create the vibe that you are in need of.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“28 Known Galaxies” by Christine Bougie from Hearts & Galaxies (Start Time: 00:00)
“A Breeze Through Life” by Solar Fields from Second Movements (Start Time: 03:14)
“Everything Is Part Of Everything” by Jukeen from Cosmic Citizen (Start Time: 06:11)
“Eye's Closed (For Rube)” by Olan Mill from Paths (Start Time: 08:14)
“Decades (Excerpt)” by Specta Ciera from Accumulation Section (Start Time: 10:43)
As The Earth Kissed The Moon (Excerpt)” by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding (Start Time: 11:52)
"First Light, From Below The Mountain” by Craig Padilla from Below The Mountain (Start Time: 16:07)
“Coronium (Excerpt)” by Melton from Luminous Fields (Start Time: 22:08)
"We Will Never Get Out Of This World Alive” by Crippled Black Phoenix from Mankind The Crafty Ape (Start Time: 24:33)
“Pas Trop Pas Tropes” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 27:49)
“Reflective Synapse (Excerpt)” by Alpha Wave Movement from The Edge Of Infinity (Start Time: 31:50)
“Caul (Excerpt)” by Poustinia from Caul (Start Time: 32:50)
“Music for Dreams (Parts 4-6) (Excerpt)” by The Lovely Moon from Music For Dreams (Start Time: 33:11)
“Mantram” by Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf, Mark Seelig from Eight (Start Time: 33:35)
“Childhood Dreams (Excerpt)” by Purl from Ambient Sleeping Pill Compilation 2 (Start Time: 34:51)
“Remember” by Jamin Winans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack (Start Time: 39:57)
“As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (By Night)” by Harold Budd from Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath (Start Time: 42:29)
“A Trick Of The Light” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 47:21)
“(Fin D'hiver) Beautifully, It Was Cold” by M e m ó r from Hawk Moon Records: Volume 1 (Start Time: 48:56)
“Lah” by Good Weather For An Airstrike from This Is As Good A Place As Any (Start Time: 49:20)
“Space-Time Continuum (Heaven And Hell, Part I)” by Vangelis from Heaven And Hell (Start Time: 54:50)

**end transmission**

Greetings. If this posting title seems a bit apocalyptic (or cryptic), well, it kind of is. I've done a lot of deep thinking over the last few months and I've decided that it's time to send the spaceman home and end the mission. It's been a fun journey, and the experience of creating mixes and meeting people has been unreal. I have to say, that I really only set out to make a few mixes, maybe have a blog for about a year at the most, and move on.
It turned out to be a bit more than that, and the time and effort that I put into making it (somewhat) successful has been very overwhelming at times. I really enjoy making the mixes, finding the tunes within my library, listening, working on the site, and so on and so forth. It was kind of a test to see if I even had an aptitude to do such a thing (many, many thanks to Dave Michuda for getting me up and running due to the endless inquiries). Still not sure if I have the aptitude for it all, but I really enjoyed it.
I believe that in the last year my work and promotion seemed a bit sterile and to be a one-man operation was not yielding what I had hoped. My initial wish was at one point to do all of this as collaborative affair, but it never worked out that way. I believe that's why I was so happy to host sessions from others; it gave me a chance to build relationships within this world that would not exist otherwise.
The most rewarding part was communicating with someone from the other side of the world (and sometimes having language barriers) about something that both of us were equally excited about: the music! Without others, I would have quit this long ago. I'm just as excited creating the last mix as I was the first, no kidding. But now I feel as though I need an extended hiatus to recapture many things that are (were?) important to me (like playing non-stop with my kids, playing my guitar for hours on end, going to bed on time, exercising regularly, finishing my degree (very, very close), writing my own music and recording (and getting better at it), fishing, reading novels, etc., etc., etc........). I believe that it's best that I step away for at least a bit before it all becomes uninspiring. You know, kind of end on a least a bit of a high note.
With this final mix, I wanted to introduce some moods and sounds that have really captured my ears and encouraged me offer the best that I can as a swan song. For this reason, I chose to make my last session just a little bit long, but not too long that you will lose focus. That was always the intent of my mission.
I got a lot of my co-workers listening and hooked on ambient music and digging on my mixes during our hours long drives, and for that I'm very proud of my accomplishment. A few of them are hooked, and I supply them with tasty new sessions that they talk with me about. It's kind of ridiculous; I'm a  professional touring musician (my 'work' is very contradictory to my ambient sessions) playing with the highest caliber artists in the world and this minimal world is very comfortable for me. I was told (often) that I had become the 'sleep DJ' guy. Kind of proud of that!
Anyhow, that's it. If there is anyone in cyberspace that enjoyed what I did, I'm very pleased to have given you peace. Time will tell if getting this up and going again is a valid hobby for me. I just may, but I need to re-calibrate my thoughts and priorities.
It goes without saying that I definitely appreciated the support from the many amazing people within the community of listeners. As always, support the artists. 
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“As The Sun Kissed The Horizon” by Biosphere from Substrata (Start Time: 00:00)
“Boy 1904” by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 00:41)
“For Wanda” by A Silver Mount Zion from He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts Of Light Sometimes Grace The Corner Of Our Rooms (Start Time: 05:33)
“Music For Cats And Dogs” by Bing Satellites from Rain (Start Time: 11:45)
“This Dominion” by Between Interval from Autumn Continent (Start Time: 16:56)
“03 9 25 (Excerpt)” by Global Communication from 76:14 (Start Time: 22:00)
“Bold Advances” by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 23:59)
“A Requiem For Dead Strangers (Excerpt)” by Tonepoet & Wings Of An Angel from Resonate/Reason Nitrate (Start Time: 26:34)
“Postcard From Brilliant Orange” by Bing & Ruth from Tomorrow Was The Golden Age (Start Time: 28:12)
“Requiem For The Static King Part One” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from A Winged Victory For The Sullen (Start Time: 34:56)
“Gate Of Heaven” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 37:13)
“Song Of Complaint” by  Antranik Askarian and Khatchadour Khatchaturian from Passion: Sources (Start Time: 37:21)
“Souls Of Cars (Reversed Excerpt)” by Conelrad from Function Creep (Start Time: 38:17)
“Requiem For Dying Mothers Part 2 (Excerpt)” by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Start Time: 38:49)
“Wellspring” by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 40:11)
“Borrowing The Past” by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 44:45)
“See The Storm (Excerpt)” by Random Forest from Random Forest (Start Time 47:31)
“Endless, Motionless” by Polaroid Notes from The Long Bright Dark (Start Time: 49:09)
“Pink And Golden Billows” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 51:46)
“Held Together By Gravity” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from Twentythree (Start Time: 54:09)
“At This Point” by Abstact Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 60:55)
“Disappear” by 36 from Memories In Widescreen (Start Time: 66:56)
“Rainshadow” by Andrew Lahiff from Shapes In Clouds (Start Time: 70:44)
“How Can I Make You Remember Me” by Hammock from Chasing After Shadows...Living With The Ghosts (Start Time: 74:22)
 
 
 
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soul ascending

There are so many ideas and theories about what truly happens to your soul when we depart Mother Earth. Is our mortal body a vessel that carries the soul, steered by our intuition and desires? Or are we just empty shells, only to be recycled back to the Earth? I have my thoughts and beliefs, as does anyone. Life is about pondering, discovering, and experiencing. Like anyone else, I strive to radiate good intentions by trying to live a selfless life that is inspirational. In doing so, my wish is that as my soul ascends, it will be accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack; one that represents the elation that I experienced in my life balanced with the melancholy of departure. I would like reflect on my life in a satisfyingly content manner during the ordeal, both good and bad.The intention of this mix is for it to be used figuratively. If a dark cloud casts a shadow over your world, the music presented here will guide you above and beyond. Do not allow the gravity of turmoil and negativity weigh you down. The set here is intentionally a bit cinematic and deep, and I hope that your soul ascends higher and higher as you take in warm colors and the sonic aura that envelopes your soul.  This session was inspired by the artist WINGS OF AN ANGEL, who has the perfect moniker for this particular session. I wanted to use only his music, but thought it would suffice to use quite a few pieces that I extracted from the amazing release OUR FORGOTTEN INFINITY AND THE ABSOLUTE ZERO. Upon my initial reaction of hearing this release, it brought the idea to me. Very inspiring. I am also happy to feature music from THE KOUKOUVAYA who put out WITCHES' JELLY. I pledged to include some of Witches' Jelly in this mix, and will do so again in a future session. I wanted to use all (3 separated) portions of the music within this release, but decided otherwise. Yes, it's really that amazing. I'm so very thankful to have been gifted this release and I can't recommend it enough. It's not often enough that I get presented with such amazingly inspired music, so for that I give my extreme gratitude. Don't forget to support the artists.
Turn on, tune in, sleep (as you ascend)...
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TRACK LISTING
“Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Excerpt I)” by Wings Of An Angel (I) from Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Start Time: 00:00)
“Too Little” by Danny Clay from Futuresequence4 (Start Time: 01:18)
“Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Excerpt II)” by Wings Of An Angel (II) from Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Start Time: 04:32)
“The Baptist” by Kreng from ...And Then In The Morning (Start Time: 09:22)
“Witches' Jelly (Excerpt)” by Thee Koukouvaya from Witches' Jelly (Start Time: 11:45)
“Erasing Traces” by Robert Rich from Calling Down The Sky (Start Time: 14:45)
“Any Other Name” by Thomas Newman from American Beauty Soundtrack (Start Time: 19:09)
“Spirit Allies” by Bruno Sanfilippo from Subliminal Pulse (Start Time: 23:02)
“Further Distances” by Andrew Lahiff from Free Floating Music: Conception (Start Time: 27:55)
“Die Dinge Sind Nie So Wie Sie Sind” by Bersarin Quartett from Bersarin Quartett (Start Time: 36:07)
“Organum” by Max Richter from The Blue Notebooks (Start Time: 38:34)
“Tired Wings (Excerpt)” by The Echelon Effect from Atlantic (Start Time: 41:39)
“Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Excerpt III)” by Wings Of An Angel (III) from Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Start Time: 43:50)
“Blame It On The Falling Sky” by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 49:39)
“Atomos XI” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from Atomos (Start Time: 50:50) 
“Graceful” by Paul Avgerinos from Sky Of Grace (Start Time: 56:04)

guest mix: michael gaida (the journey of a paper boat)

Greetings from the ethereal universe and welcome to Spaceman's Transmissions. It's known that I spend a bit of my listening time on Mixcloud, and it's extremely gratifying when I get positive feedback. I often try to return favor, but checking out all sorts of mixes (as much as my ear and brain will allow), and hearing positive comments from those that create magic is the highest form of praise. I save what I can in a my 'New Stuff To Review' folder and pay if a visit first and foremost. Needless to say, it's very overwhelming and ambitious. 
I had gotten the opportunity to come across a mix entitled The Journey Of A Paper Boat from listener Michael Gaida and was completely floored by the sonic offerings. I took it in as an early morning session to get my head right, and it pretty much did the trick (very well). I asked Michael if I could host this on Spaceman's Transmission (so that everyone could take in the vibe) and he was happy to oblige. Michael has built up such a deep, subtle mix that will take you in and give you a soothing mental de-fragmentation. His balance of  colorful melodic drone and harmonic soundscapes is perfect. This is easily one mix that will put you 1 1/2 hours into the future with a clear mental tapestry. I find Michael's music choices and sessions to be very, very inspirational. I asked Michael to shed some light on himself, and while humble about it all, he provided some great insight to his mastery of the sublime.Michael Gaida was born in 1966 ("....yes, i broke the "wall of 40"...") in Dusseldorf, Germany. His initial love for electronic music cam in the late 90's beginning with Liquid Drum & Bass artists such as LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad, Tayla, Blu Mar Ten, PFM, as well as other artists from the Good Looking Records Family. This turned him onto his future fav's Dave Seaman and Nick Warren at Global Underground.
Through online radio stations, he gained exposure to music from D-Phrag with his "Immersed" show and his series "Exfinity", as well as the show "Mindscapes" from Deep Z at Pure.FM. From this point  on progressive house became his music.
2009 was the year that gave birth to Michael's first mixes, and from December 2009 he start to host the show "Mindscapes" with his big friend Deep Z on Pure.FM. Michael also hosted the Liquid Drum & Bass Series 'Urban Sound'. After 5 years hosting the show, he put the brakes on his current musical direction as he had developed a deep love for ambient music.
Michael has made some really amazing sessions, and has crossed over into the cinematic world of deep soundscapes very confident and aware. His mixes warrant many more listens, and I'm so very thankful that he has given me 3 of his mixes to host. So, I present to you, 'The Journey Of A Paper Boat' as a stream, and 'BY THE RIVER', and 'OPEN RANGE' for your downloading pleasure (accessed on https://tonepoet.podbean.com/e/guest-mix-michael-gaida/). I had a bit to go through to decide the best. It was not easy, but I narrowed it down to favorites (even titles and art had to play into it as the sessions are all just very alive). 
A super epic 'thank you' to Michael for allowing me to share his vision and sessions the best way that I can. Not only for the amazing mixes, but for his great communication and his spirit. His work is inspiring, peaceful, and his work ethic is nearly unparalleled. 
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
Outbacks - Jan Amit & Montren
Snail - Porya Hatami
Dimensions - Myosotis
Like Branches Moved By The Same Wind - Orbit Over Luna
Still Point - Andrew Heath
River Of The Time (With Turnonspace) - SiJ
Everending - Time Being
Becalmed - Inner Vox
Meet Me At The Colloseum - Row Boat
Owl Light - S.V.SH.
It's Not Where You Go - Kevin Kerwijmeren
Time Being - Time Being
Letting Go (Heart And Soul) - Karl Verkade
Sun Flowers - Aeron
Sanctuary - The Echelon Effect

coexisting in a concrete jungle

Quite a while back, I learned about a very interesting little machine entitled the Ambient Addition which was a thesis from an MIT student named Noah Vawter The purpose of the machine was to transform everyday sounds into musical notes. He had made the valid point that with the whole 'i' revolution (iTunes, iPod, iPad, etc.), the 'i' represented isolation. I actually downloaded the whole thesis, and gave it a very good bit of my attention. For some reason, there have been no other sort of things like this, and it seems that this idea turned out to be nothing more than an idea. Granted, there are a few apps that I had on my (old) iPhone, like the INCEPTION app as well as RJDJ. We can't escape the noise, but maybe we can take in what is there and process the good bits through our minds to keep us grounded.
Another mention that I have to make is of a book called HEPCAT. I've read this to my kids for years. I'm fascinated by this story of how a jazz cat learns to hear each sounds of the city as separate musical entities, until his mind creates the symphony of each noise, not unlike seeing separate colors and forming a picture. I'm not kidding when I tell that I've taken the story of this book to heart. Obviously, we all have. I'm not at all alone in being fascinated and creating and purchasing music that lives and breathes field recordings.
So that leads to the purpose of this mix. Weaved within the soundscapes are field recordings of the concrete jungle. We must find the balance between the two, and enable our being to coexist with that which we have created. Don't fight against it; rather, immerse yourself in the underlying sonic texture that turns chaos into control. I give you, the listener, equal amounts of city structure balanced by the sweet escape of encompassing sounds. Yin and yang. Pleasure and pain. We begin our journey in the concrete jungle and finish to a place within your mind that you create and find peace. Along the way we let go of the urge to resist the melding of the two worlds.
This mix would do well to help you reemerge into a world that is wrought with turbulent noises. Let the message from this set be that your universe exists in a 5 1/2 inch plane: the space between your ears.
 
Turn on, tune in, coexist and flow...
 
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TRACK LISTING
'Yellowstone Park (Rocky Mountains) (Extract) - Tangerine Dream from Le Parc (Start Time: 00:19)
'Blood And Water' by Jon Jenkins from Flow (Start Time: 00:55)
'The Saddest Love Letter Of The Day' by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 02:44)
'Tides' by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 06:52)
'The Wind' by Siavash Amini from What Wind Whispered To The Trees (Start Time: 12:35)
'Music To Sleep Under Snow' by Lucy Claire from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 00:00)
'Bound In Sea' by Heinali from Futuresequence 4 (Start Time: 19:46)
'You Lead Me Home From The Depths Of The Wild' by The Eager Seas from T H E W I L D E R N E S S Y E A R (Start Time: 25:32)
'A Modern Hymn For NYC' by Clem Leek from ...and darkness came (Start Time: 26:56)
'Articulate Silences Part 1' by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Start Time: 29:31)
'It's A Beautiful Thing, The Destruction Of Words (Excerpt)' by Semblence from Quotes EP (Start Time: 33:57)
'Swamp' by Coppice Halifax from Inland By Night (Start Time: 34:45)
'Beneath The City Trees' by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 39:58)
'Daydream Sounds' by Articology from Music For Daydreamers (Start Time: 42:22)
'Living Through The End Of Time (Alafoss)' by Sigur Ros from () (Start Time: 45:20)
'Droplets' by Bubble from O (Start Time: 54:01)
'Titan' by Broken Harbour from Gramaphone Transmissions (Start Time: 55:05)
'Cloudscape Timelapse 04.06.15 (The Zone)' by An Imaginal Space from Cloudscape Timelapses - Volume 2 (Start Time: 58:40)
'It's Not Where You Go' by Kevin Kerwijmeren from Futuresequence 8 (Start Time: 60:40)
'Gates Of Heaven' by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 64:35)

guest mix: spinnet (empty as universe)

Welcome to another episode of Spaceman's Transmissions. As your host, I'm responsible for providing a very intensely tranquil journey to those places in your mind that wake your imaginative synapses and clear the fog. With this latest guest mix, I'm confident that we will accomplish this.
I have graciously received a session a (very long) while back from a DJ named Spinnet who hails from Greece. While I had many things to deal with this summer, I am finally able to get this mix out to the world, and extremely happy to do so. If you are craving deep space that nonetheless draws you into a universe of minimal soundscapes but still leave your harmonic indulgences satisfied, you've come to the right place. Spinnet is another crafty DJ that is adept at finding perfect balances between 'felt' pulses and tapestries of melodic flow. Listening to his session brings a sense of Steve Roach-ish vibe balanced with subtle Global Communication colors. To top it off, I'm really digging on his editing and shifting of mood color. This mix will serve not only as background music but equally as foreground. Some of the best mixes that I get have me pulling the headphones off as I think that something is going on outside, as if my ears have tricked my mind into diving almost too deep. That's the way I like it.
Spinnet has been toying with audio software and music synthesis since 2007 as both a solo venture and with like-minded friends. Several projects have taken form by his experimentation with various styles and moods of (mostly) electronic music over the years, and his solo project (SPINNET) is birthed from all that has inspired and moved him. Usually (but not always), this translates to atmospheric and dubby grooves that were influenced by breakbeat culture. FABRICS (a collaborative project), on the other hand, consists of darker, colder, and often experimental material that is influenced by industrial aesthetics and techno culture. ONE ARC DEGREE is almost the opposite; and emotive project that builds on the melodic expressions of chillout and trance origins. Lastly, his most recent collaborative project entitled SPACE SCAVENGERS is based on the theme of sci-fi and seeks to create a futuristic representation with dub elements. You could say that Spinnet's output is nearly staggering, and his love for all things musical is reflected in what he creates. Releases of these projects can be found on music labels such as V.I.M., Deep Garnet, Ultimae, Microcosmos, From A Tree, Audio Theory, Assembly Field, and soon on Iboga, Cold Tear Records, and Blue Tunes Records (and more!). 
I offer you Empty As Universe; the perfect vibe for space travelers and souls seeking mind expansion. A very beautiful mix from an amazingly accomplished individual. Thank, Spinnet, for allowing me to present your beautiful session with the world. 
Turn on, tune in, sleep (while traveling peacefully through space)...
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TRACK LISTING
'Haiti' by Pan Sonic
'Parallel Suns' by Autechre
'Phenomenon' by Monolake
'Synergistic Perceptions' by Robert Rich & Brian Lustmord
'Urano' by Murcof
'Taku' by Monolake
'First' by Spyweirdos
'Infinite Shore' by Steve Roach
'Void Shuttle' by Fabrics
'The Machinery Of Night' by ASC
'In Spaces' by Halftribe
'A Day Apart' by Lusine Icl
'Currents Beneath The Shine' by Vir Unis
'The Pillar Of Winter' by Spinnet

guest mix: chasing sleep

It's not often (enough) that I get gifted with exclusive mixes that come from individual DJ's that seem to catch wind of Spaceman's Transmissions and honor this site by desiring to be a part of the ambient family. CHASING SLEEP (Scott Nyce) is actually one of those rare few, and I'm extremely blown away by the set that he sent in. I actually got my first full listen on a bike ride in July and actually got goosebumps about 6 miles into the ride (didn't realize that this was possible, given that it was close to 100 degrees outside). Now that's an indication of a killer set. While I'm not always about publishing beats (with the exception of a few that bring it in nicely, such as FACTION), Scott balances the beat with the beatless and his ability to glue his elements together create a gravity that is as intense as it is beautiful. He is able to still keep alternating profiles active: as a dance/bass music DJ (Headunit), one of more ambient/minimal/experimental structure (Chasing Sleep), and as Scott Nyce when DJ'ing sets. Such a mix like this can only come from a chameleon-like DJ that strives to be prolific in all things musical and whose accomplishments are monumental. That said, it is indeed Scott who manages to bring his depth of experience into presenting this unreal set of sounds to your ears. Here's what Scott had to say (I chose to do very little editing as his story is a fascinating read!): 
'As a DJ, I have been spinning Drum and Bass since 1997 and have been throwing parties since 1998. I have been actively supporting all sorts of musical events since around 1995. I've been experimenting in music production and engineering since around the early part of 2000. When I'm producing, I usually use different monikers. Headunit (which at one point was dance/bass music related), Chasing Sleep (for the ambient/minimal/experimental side of things), and Jump Static (strictly Drum And Bass material). When I'm out doing DJ sets, it's just Scott Nyce.  I suppose I've been heavily involved in all things "underground and obscure" since I was a young boy, especially when it came to music. Between the ages of 12 and 14, I was promoting for metal/death metal shows both local, and across the tri-state area. I think I discovered electronic music shortly before turning 15, and for the next 2 years I quietly jumped from party to party, "trainspotting" DJ's and observing rave culture, becoming more and more saturated in electronic music as each day passed. At the age of 16, I discovered the early sounds of breakbeat hardcore; the earliest form of Drum And Bass/Jungle. Even by then it had already evolved. At the age of 17, I decided to buy a pair of turntables to learn how to spin. It wasn't long after that I decided to start throwing my own local parties. I guess it wasn't more than a year and a half later that I started getting booked to spin drum and bass at shows all over the tri-state area and even Canada, opening and performing next to artists such as Ray Keith, Dj SS, Dieselboy, Storm(UK), among quite a few others I would've have never expected. In the early part of 2000, I bought a bit of studio gear and started to "dabble" everything from various genres dance music, to ambient and score work. As a DJ, it's been nice to have the privilege to meet so many different people and play events both big and small. Over the years I've done everything from house parties and rental halls, to beaches, parking garages and major music and arts festivals. Nowadays I think music is a lot more personal for me....but we'll see I guess. I mean outside of being a Dad, I really don't do anything else with my spare time for the most part.
The music I produce under the Chasing Sleep moniker started as a way for me to express certain personal struggles through music but without using conventional formulas or boundaries. Most of my ideas as Chasing Sleep come to me in the deep middle of the night, often while fading in and out of Hypnagogia. As difficult as it so often is for me to get a full night's sleep, I have come learn that ambient music can provide some of the best medicine for insomnia. I started listening to ambient/minimal/drone music at bedtime about 12 years ago, and I haven't went a single night without it since regardless of whether I sleep or not.. Even if I'm away from home, I find a way to make sure it's on. My young son has even become so accustomed to it in my home at bedtime that even he asks for certain pieces of music.'
For Chasing Sleep, his mix is the final finished product of an ongoing personal experiment in more obscure and experimental music. The music contained within this mix, as well as the mix itself, are a personal reflection of what it often feels like when fading between one dream and the next as he so often struggles with sleep. Check out more musical creations from Scott Nyce's profile on his SOUNDCLOUD page or stream from his MIXCLOUD page. Feel free to kick back, fade out and enjoy. Catch updates from Chasing Sleep via his  FACEBOOK page. 
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TRACK LISTING
'One Spark(Intro)' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 00:00)
'The Residual Echoes Of Misdirection' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 40:48)
'Across The Divide' by Beyond Sensory Experience  (Start Time: 05:57)
'Daphnis 26' by Biosphere (Start Time: 07:29)
'Endorphin' by Burial (Start Time: 11:24)
'Sheperdess' by Jukeen (Start Time: 13:03)
('FX' by Black Sabbath [Insert: 13:47 - 15:09])
'D.M. Treasures' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 19:16)
'Inner Sanctum' by Sabled Sun (Start Time: 20:54)
'Betrayal At Twilight' by Har & Altus (Start Time: 23:12)
('Deposits Vesen' by Elegi [Insert: 26:05 - 27:20])
'Synergistic Perceptions' by Robert Rich & Brian Lustmord (Start Time: 28:48)
'Return To Serenity' (Chasing Sleep 800x Edit) by Chasing Sleep vs Testament (Start Time 29:50)
'Abandoned' by Sabled Sun (Start Time 33:23)
'Mono Drone' by Primigenial Bug (Start Time: 37:10)
'I Cant Do This Alone' by Halftribe (Start Time: 39:00)
'10,000 ft And A Watertower' by Darwin Raymond (Start Time: 40:31)
'As The Sun Begins to Awake' by Tonepoet (Start Time: 43:03)
'Harlen And The Radio' by Heidi Harris (Start Time: 46:05)
'2nd Field' by Biosphere (Start Time 48:31)
'Bellero Shield' by Skincage (Start Time 50:31)
'Frivolous' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time 54:15)
'Telepath' by Boards Of Canada (Start Time: 57:13)
'Date Expired' by Sabled Sun (Start Time: 58:26)
'The Letter Back' by Donyeq (Start Time: 60:44)
'Inner Refuge (Chasing Sleep Remix)' by Conelrad (Start Time: 64:19)
'With A Whisper It's Gone' by Tonepoet (Start Time: 67:57)
'Japanese Morning' by Nirgoona Project (Start Time: 70:14)
'Error Method' by D-Fried (Start Time: 73:40)
'Waking Up To No One' by Geoff Gersh (Start Time: 76:32)
'Lead Lined' by Conelrad (Start Time: 79:42)
'First' by Clouds In My Home (Start Time: 82:04)
'Adaption' by Bloomer White (Start Time: 86:54)
'Memory Lane' by Rob Cosh (Start Time: 89:10)
'Moon' by Halo XVI (Start Time: 91:47)
'White Lightning' by The Higher Intelligence Agency & Biosphere (Start Time: 95:17)
'263 Lata' by Mikrodepresja (Start Time: 99:26)

echoes of a silent ocean

I have waited so very long to do a tribute to the one entity that I admire more than anything in the world: the ocean. I was born in a beach town, and have never stopped being in awe at the power, beauty, and intensity of the ocean. It can be soothing and tranquil entity just as easily as it can be a cold, dark killer. For this reason, the seas have a rightful warrant to our respect. With this mix, I was fortunate in a few ways to have found some truly great music and have so many textures that I believe encompass the scope of the ocean. The music here reflects everything that the ocean represents to me from still, deep colors to its turbulent and dark contrasts. First and foremost, though, I need to give a huge thanks to ADRIEN SIFRE ('Fotografik33' on Flickr) for graciously allowing me to use his photo 'Wharf Variation 6' for this episode. The photo was very inspirational in helping me to create the perfect vibe to accompany it. You can find more of his amazing photos HERE (http://www.fotografik33.com/). Thanks, Adrien!
Whoever (and wherever) you are out there, I hope that your journey with Spaceman's Transmissions is something that really put great things into perspective for you. I will continue to seek and create inspirational and uplifting vibes that speak to you. I hope to not only give you new music to check out, but also sit comfortably within your soul to light dark paths when you need it. Those are my updated terms and conditions (ha!). Thanks for tuning in when you can. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
'Bound In Sea' by Lucy Claire from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 00:00)
'Surf Drone' by fydhws from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 02:07)
'All The Ships' by umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 06:26)
'Along The Shattered Water' by Har & Altus from Shadow District (Start Time: 11:28)
'Oceanize (Deeper)' by Numina from Evolving Visions (Start Time: 18:58)
'The More You Drink From The Well...The Higher The Waters Will Rise' by Hammock from ...And Darkness Came (Start Time: 24:39)
'Bon Voyage' by Vangelis from Oceanic (Start Time: 30:14)
'Echoes Of The Lost Sea' by Mike Van Portfleet from Beyond The Horizon Line (Start Time: 31:56)
'Growing Waterwings' by Oliveray from Erased Tapes Collection IV (Start Time: 34:48)
'Daniell In The Sea' by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 38:43)
'Broken Harbors Part 1' by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Start Time: 44:01)
'Drift' by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 47:22)
'Swallowed By The Ocean' by The Picturesque Episodes from Hidden Vibes Volume 6 (Start Time: 54:14)

as the world comes into focus (collaboration with dj seroton)

Now that we are fully into summer, I have regained my full momentum of enjoying the ride on Mother Earth's forgiving surface. I've made sure that the necessary pieces of my life's puzzle have been put together with precision (Tuned up the bike for amazing rides? Check. Bought new Frisbees? Check. Got supplies to fly kites with the kids and made sure the bubble machines had fresh batteries? Check and check.). Completing vitals tasks such as this allow me to get my head right with some great musical interludes.
I created the 3 prior mixes in the span of a few days in very early January, as I knew that the winter for me would be terrible. And it was. It was full of homework, and non-stop travel to the snowiest places in the US at the time (I was HERE during this time), and traveling through the mid-West during equally terrible weather for the entire month of March (spending my birthday on tour, bleh.). During that time, I didn't take in too much new music, but did release WE'VE COME UNDONE. This allowed me to take that money earned and buy new music off of Bandcamp which really got my mind in motion for new sounds. So I'm presenting a lot of new music bought there in this mix, and I hope that you like it. But enough about that.
While a simple mix from myself would seem sufficient, having the partnership with the humbling DJ SEROTON is one thing that pushes this mix far over the edge. I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to create 2 mixes with him (the other is DRIFTER VOL. 6). For this particular mix, I stirred up the first half of the set, and he countered my vision with an unparalleled mix of intensity, beauty, and authority. It's really nice to have someone enhance my intentions and gives a fresh vibe to the set. The unpredictability of the outcome is what provides inspiration smiles. Not only is DJ Seroton such a very cool guy and like-minded music aficionado, but his production standards of both his art and presentation are of the highest standards. I really felt that I should do my best so as to really raise the standard of what we both could offer our peace seeking listeners. I'm very confident that together we have woven the perfect texture of sound and color; using light as glue and sealing it all in a consumable format for your mind and ears.
My hope is that the music brings you a sense of solitude and elation. Feel free to use the music any time you need those sensations. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
Part 1: Tonepoet
“Stranger Air (Error #1) Repurpose” by Woob from Intervision (Start Time: 00:00)
“Öpik-Oort” by Umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 02:21)
“As I Awoke...” by Aural Method from When I Drifted I Heard A Faint Melody (Start Time: 4:41)
“Aperception III” by Pseudosphère from Aperception (Start Time: 6:00)
“Lighthouse” by The Monk By The Sea from Soundscapes (Start Time: 11:03)
“Awaiting Your Arrival” by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 13:58)
“Surrender” by Ben Lovett from Sun Don't Shine Soundtrack (Start Time: 17:44)
“Within My Mind An Ocean Appears” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 20:28)
“Things Left Unsaid” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 21:27)
“Sunshine Youth (Featuring Good Weather For An Airstrike)” by Umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 24:14)
“To Speak Of Solitude” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 28:24)
Part 2: DJ Seroton
“Anna On The Floor” by Aaron Zigman from My Sister's Keeper (Start Time: 31:04)
“Soothing Image 46” by Bing Satellites from Soothing Images 31-47 (Start Time: 31:32)
“Dark Clouds” by Bing Satellites from Twilight Sessions Volume Eight (Start Time: 34:09)
“Portals (Part II)” by Adham Shaikh & Tim Floyd from Drift (Start Time: 38:49)
"Reason of Senses” by Jonson from Mindlook (Start Time: 43:35)
“Seveen” by Otto A Totland from Pinô (Start Time: 49:05)
“I Will Surround You” by Stars Of The Lid from Avec Laudenum (Start Time: 50:09)
“The Brightest Lights in the Darkest Skies” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 52:15)

drifter v6 (collaboration with dj seroton)

I'm really pleased and honored to be able to present a collaborative mix (the first of two that we have planned) between DJ SEROTON and myself that will grace his DRIFTER SERIES  sessions. These series of mixes are probably the best that I've come across in quite a while so I'm really stoked to be a part of this. I'm inspired by him not only musically, but also by his professionalism and presentation. You could definitely say that this is his testament to the music that he loves as well as his artistic approach to creating sessions.
Music speaks across boundaries of time, distance, and language, and what we present here is proof of that. We had some really great communication in getting this together (thankfully in English, I appreciate that, man!) and our mindsets were in line with each other in that we wanted to construct a seamless journey for your mind to bathe itself within. In creating this mix, we became completely taken in by each others concepts, and that friendly competition only stoked a passion to deliver our finest moments to your ears. We truly believe that we accomplished this.
This first of two parts that we created is appropriately titled Drifter V6 as it continues to build upon the epic sessions that DJ Seroton has founded. In the track listing below, I made it evident how the mix was divided up with DJ Seroton covering the first half and me countering his vision.
I can't thank DJ Serton enough for having the same passion that I do for creating ambient sessions, and for being such an approachable guy in the entire process so that our vision could be felt by the listeners. Show him the love by checking out more stunning mixes on his WEBSITE, his SOUNDCLOUD page, and make sure to follow him on TWITTER and FACEBOOK. Take it all in. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
Part 1: DJ Seroton
'Mej by Porya Hatami from Vari (Start Time: 00:00)
'Night Currents' by Michael Stearns from Floating Whispers (Start Time: 06:39)
'Le Tresor (DJ Seroton Edit)' by Jonn Serrie from Ixlandia (Start Time: 13:35)
'The Morning Dew (For Barbara)' by Rudy Adrian & Ron Boots from Across The Silver River (Start Time: 15:59)
'Steal Away' by Harold Budd from Ambient 2: The Plateaux Of Mirror (Start Time: 19:49)
'301210' by Antonymes from Like Rumours Of Hushed Thunder (Start Time: 20:34)
'Outside (Excerpt)' by Electric Skychurch from In That Place Where Miming Meets Aegir (Start Time: 26:03)
'King Midas In Reverse' by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 26:42)
Part 2: Tonepoet
'Will My Memories of You Hold True (Excerpt)' by Darren Harper from Suspended Memory (Start Time: 32:14)
'Shimmering' by Shane Morris from Free Floating Music from (Conception) (Start Time 35:52)
'The Moonlit Towers Reached Above in Blue the Hours Beseeched Our Love' by Aural Method from When I Drifted I Heard A Faint Melody (Start Time 39:04)
'Fac 2' by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Start Time: 40:58)
'Subtext' by John Foxx and Harold Budd from Translusence (Start Time: 43:18)
'Clutch' by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 49:06)
'The Hottest Day of the Year (Part 1) (Excerpt)' by Bing Satellites from Free Floating Music (Twilight Sessions Volume Eight) (Start Time: 50:49)
'Alex's Theme' by Matt Stanfield from Homecoming (Start Time: 52:56)
'The Night Was Cold And Long' by The Eager Seas from T H E W I L D E R N E S S Y E A R (Start Time: 56:25)
'The Whole Catastrophe' by Hammock from Chasing After Shadows...Living with the Ghosts (Start Time: 56:41)

guest mix: dj seroton

The family of ambient mixers all come from a common thread, and a core belief of us all is that music has the capacity to be a moving and uplifting force. We create moments within a wide range of color and sound through what others have done. Our goal is to give your thoughts a place to go, letting the negative vibe that forms the dark cloud around you to be lifted and released, even if only for a moment. 
In discovering DJ Seroton (short for serotonin, a very fitting moniker), I found those moments within his mixes. What initially captured my ear were his monumental ambient structures (aptly named as the Drifter sets). But to rest his laurels on just one type of music to mix, he also hosts additionally phenomenal sets within separate series called Unwind (chillout music) and Trance Nhancements (vocal and uplifting trance. I caught wind of his mixes and was guided to his website, which is so very well done, informative, and impressive to say the least. Needless to say, we've developed a few collaborations. I'm really stoked by what he's stirred up in the pot for me to finish and will be posting our mixes in the near future. In the meantime, I'm very happy to be hosting 3 of my favorite mix from his Drifter Series. Drifter Volume 3 is streaming for you, and if you make it to my Podbean page (https://tonepoet.podbean.com), there are 2 more sessions for you to download (Volumes 1 and 4).
You can find out more by catching DJ Seroton at his WEBSITE (http://www.djseroton.com/), his SOUNDCLOUD (https://soundcloud.com/dj-seroton) page, and gathering some mandatory streaming listens through his main MIXCLOUD page. Don't forget to add him on FACEBOOK (http://www.facebook.com/pages/a/257811824271511) and follow him on TWITTER (http://twitter.com/DJSeroton) for essential updates on this mix-minded musical chameleon. Peace.
 
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camping under the stars, volume 2 (renewal)

I've been pretty busy lately, and taking in lots of good weather, good bike rides (which gives me ample time to catch up on a backlog of listening), and ushering in the spring/summer vibe that is unfolding. I have bought and heard a lot of really good music from Bandcamp lately, and it has ultimately inspired me to create a second volume to honor this gold mine of independent artists. I have been so very elated to get new music and let it creep into my mind that I felt that it had to be shared with all of the qualified travelers of the sonic realm. I purposely sought to assemble this journey with absolute respect to what the artist has offered, and I hope that my intentions are sincere in this respect.
I am confident that this mix will be a perfect companion for nights of stargazing or waking moments of daydreaming. It has been meticulously crafted with the finest sonic glue possible, each moment carefully prepared to be delivered in the most thought provoking manner. I do have a few alibis in this mix. First, I was approached by session ace Matt Stanfield and given music (which is not on Bandcamp) and there was no way that I couldn't use two excerpts from his release Homecoming. The other is that I was directed to an artist named An Imaginal Space whose unpublished song Silent Voices made such a huge impact upon me that I couldn't not use it. 
By all means, if you are reading this and you are an artist that would like your music to try and reach anyone, I would be honored for submissions that could grace future podcasts. You can reach me at the email address listed towards the bottom of the Who, What, Why page on Spaceman's Transmissions. I love making the musical connections and hearing from everyone that occupies the sonic universe that we share. Enjoy your journey. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
“Words Long Gone” by intro s p e c t e r from Sunseasky (Seasons, Volume 1) (Start Time: 00:36)
 “The Warm Calm” by umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 06:21)
 “Breathing (Featuring Inachus) (Excerpt)” by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 10:45)
 “Drift (Excerpt)” by Matt Stanfield from Homecoming (Start Time: 13:55)
“The Long Bright Dark” by Polaroid Notes from The Long Bright Dark (Start Time: 16:51)
 “After Time” by 36 from Memories In Widescreen (Start Time: 19:27)
 “Soothing Image 3” by Bing Satellites from Soothing Images 1-15 (Start Time: 24:10)
 “These Moments Live (Excerpt)” by Abstract Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 31:53)
 “Silent Voices” by An Imaginal Space from Cloudscape Timelapses (Volume 2) (Start Time: 35:31)
 “Discovery (Excerpt)” by Matt Stanfield from Homecoming (Start Time: 39:11)
 “Wind Thru Glass” by Darren Harper from Suspended Memory (Start Time: 43:10)
 “First 10 Minutes Of Sunlight” by Carey Moore from Trout Ribs (Start Time: 45:40)
“A Thimble Of Sorrow (Excerpt)” by Rhian Sheehan from Stories From Elsewhere (Start Time: 48:52)
 “As The Lights Fade Away” by The Echelon Effect from Atlantic (Start Time: 51:09)
 “By The Faintest Light We Carried On” by The Eager Seas from T H E W I L D E R N E S S Y E A R (Start Time: 52:00)
 “ þögn” by A Model Kit from þögn (Start Time: 54:11)
 “Showers Of Lilac” by Tonepoet from Headspace(Start Time: 56:29)

gazing into the infinite cosmic abyss

I ran across a very interesting comment via Reddit a while ago that stated 'instead of looking up into the sky, you're actually gazing down into the infinite cosmic abyss, with only gravity holding you to the surface of the earth.' Heavy. But true, and a bit scary. We ride the Mother Earth spaceship venturing through the absolute unknown. And there's nothing we can do about it other than enjoy the ride.
To accompany your journey, I've managed to glue together some sounds that were brought to initial life by some of the greatest aural travelers in the field of sonic space. My role is to manipulate and conjure up the family of musical representations that assist you while peering out beyond the cosmic rim into the infinite cosmic abyss. Now that warmer weather is coming, it is a good time to get back into marveling at sunsets that give way to nightly stargazing. Use this mix freely as your soundtrack for this. I used only my 'A' list of space traveling composers to give you the best mix (in my opinion) that I've ever created. Give thanks that Mother Earth is gluing you to herself so that you can get a good glimpse of the heavens all while hitching a ride on her back. Make good use of this soundtrack while gazing into the infinite cosmic abyss to assist with your journey through the solar system. BTW, I'm posting this on my birthday as I want to give something that means a lot to me. Better to give than to receive, in my opinion. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
“Opus To Departure” by Unknown from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“Departure (Excerpt)” by Telemore from Astral Currents (Start Time: 01:00)
“Dark Clouds” by Bing Satellites from Twilight Sessions, Vol. 8 (Start Time: 06:19)
“Zero Gravity” by Dreamhub from Moments In Space (Start Time: 09:17)
“This Time And Space” by Kit Watkins from This Time In Space (Start Time: 12:16)
“Nostalgia For Infinity” by Jonn Serrie from Thousand Star (Start Time: 16:11)
“Almost Overlooked” by John Foxx & Harold Budd from Translucence (Start Time: 19:52)
“Faraway (Excerpt)” by Juta Takahashi from Hymn (Start Time: 21:23)
“Distant Thunder (Solitary Witness)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter (Start Time: 22:50)
“Startle The Heavens (Lament)” by Hammock from Raising Your Voice…Trying To Stop An Echo (Start Time: 28:10)
“High Above Everything We Know” by Ben Woods from This Digital Horizon (Start Time: 32:06)
“Twilight” by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 39:11)
“Melancholia” by Luca Gherardi from Cosmosis (Start Time: 45:12)
“Borealis” by Robert Rich from Calling Down The Sky (Start Time: 48:20)
“Our Cathedral (Excerpt)” by Paul Avgerinos from Sky Of Grace (Start Time: 49:55)
“Pulsum Sacrum” by Bruno Sanfilippo from Subliminal Pulse (Start Time: 52:16)
“Opening The Spiral (Excerpt)” by Robert Carty from Ancient Flow (Start Time: 54:32)

lullabies for a rainy morning

I purposely created this mix to accompany those mornings that make one feel the need to stay in bed for an extra bit of time. This mix could also come of use during the day, or evening, if you wish as its main purpose is to erase detrimental mojo. Outside rain is optional as I've included a tiny pinch of rain in the mix to help balance the sounds of nature driven ambience with artist created tapestries of beauty (although rain from the outside will further assist in achieving the peaceful state that you seek). Admittedly, ever since I heard Junkyard Angel's Waiting For The Rain, I've been eager to follow suit. A tip of the hat.
Just as the morning bleeds into the day and night without an abrupt transitions, the music should meld into your mind without consideration to the shifting moods. The thing is to take in the mix, and let it soak into your mind so that it may bring you solace.
I hope that this music helps your mind catch up to its necessary state needed to realize that one rainy day brings many days with sunshine and beauty. 
Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
“Burial” by Accelra from Futuresequence4 (Start Time: 00:39)
“Mist (Excerpt)” by Thom Brennan from Mist (Start Time: 04:42)
“Our Words Are Frozen” by Pleq Featuring Strië from …And Darkness Came (Start Time: 08:16)
“Fjögur Píanó” by Sigur Ros from Valtari (Start Time: 12:21)
“I’m Big” by Steve Jablonsky from The Pain & Gain Soundtrack (Start Time: 19:13)
“Time Spent Waiting” by Christopher Sisk from Background Musics (Start Time: 21:06)
“Song For Aiden Meikle” by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 25:42)
“Further Distances” by Andrew Lahiff from Free Floating Music: Conception (Start Time: 31:29)
“River” by Coppice Halifax from Inland By Night (Start Time: 39:17)
“Equal Ourselves” by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 42:50)
“Kinookimaw” by Ben Woods from Halcyon EP (Start Time: 46:16)
“Light Staggering Across My Windowless Room (Excerpt)” by Ian D Hawgood from A Life In Abstact Colours (Start Time: 49:23)
“By The Faintest Light We Carried On” by The Eager Seas from The Wilderness Year (Start Time: 50:38)
“Daring Remedy” by Abstract Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 52:57)

guest mix: grani radioshow

A while back, I was attending a sensational mix by Grani Radioshow entitled Grani Rodioshow #42 (Autumn Sea), taking it in, and floating among the blissful sounds created by these DJ's. Needless to say, it's safe to say that this particular mix was one that pulled me into the world of Grani Radioshow. Not only are the music selections amazing, but the crafting is breathtaking. This mix has a life of its own, exhaling warmth and a deep intensity that seeps into the mind of listeners that crave color and clarity. It took a bit to get in contact with them, but once I did, I was richly rewarded with downloads of every mix available from them through a hosting site (that's 60 mixes so far). I was pretty overwhelmed (and still am) to find the best of the best within these mixes, so I'm hosting 4 mixes from them that resonate with me (streaming Autumn Sea and hosting 3 additional downloads via the Spaceman's Transmissions Podbean site: https://tonepoet.podbean.com).
Grani Radioshow (grani translates to 'edge' or 'side') consists of 2 individuals (Alexy Moned & Denis Disia) that create these mixes while geographically separated in Belarus & Russia. While they have worked on a few mixes together, their preferred method is that each submit a mix for hosting individually. The best part of actually hosting this mix is the response that I got from Denis when requesting a bio.
"I'm not sure that our biography is important. The important thing is the music."
It could not be any more simple and effective as that. Along with Grani Radioshow #42 (Autumn Sea), Grani Radioshow is throwing in Grani Radioshow #60 (Still And All), Grani Radioshow #28 (Autumn Frosts 2), and Grani Radioshow #35 (Goodbye Winter). Enjoy the colorful vibes that are meticulously crafted by Grani Radioshow. I can not thank them enough for getting in contact with me, and allowing me to host their mixes. Needless to say, I'm a huge fan of Grani Radioshow.
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[DOWNLOAD GRANI RADIOSHOW #60 (STILL AND ALL)]
[DOWNLOAD GRANI RADIOSHOW #28 (AUTUMN FROSTS 2)]
[DOWNLOAD GRANI RADIOSHOW #35 (GOODBYE WINTER)]