Spaceman’s Transmissions

guest mix: dj snobo (this was our last chance [before we sleep[)

For this episode of Spaceman's Transmissions, I'm very fortunate to have given permission by a deservedly accomplished DJ goes by the name DJ Snobo in presenting This Is Our Last Chance (Before We Slept). Gosh hails from Riga, Latvia, and has a very extensive bit of involvement in the DJ scene, as well as in music overall. I asked Gosh quite a while back to host his mix. We had lost communication, but persistence allowed us to reconnect. While I try to do the most justice in doing write-ups for people, DJ Snobo says it best. Therefore, I pulled a bit of the bio off of his website.
"Hey, my name is Gosh, I'm also known as DJ Snobo and I'm a tumbler (born under punches)... Er, just kidding. Still, I've been juggling sounds, words, styles, genres, tempos, moods since 1990, using guitars, microphones, computers, digital & analog recordings and most importantly - imagination.
Which means that as from 1999 I have been DJing, making mixtapes, hosting radio shows, writing about music and otherwise popularize good vibrations of all kinds. A decade before (1989-99) I used to play guitar, sing and write songs in various bands, lead by myself or by my friends, and later on went solo to produce some electronic music. All of that happened in my home town of Riga, Latvia.
Being a passionate music lover all my life, I always had wide range of interests and never locked myself within artificial boundaries such as genres or musical forms. So - both as music maker or selector - I always played whatever interested me at that time, and it could have been almost everything. I usually say that my own projects from the 90s professed the concept of musical circus - quirky, fun-filled, eclectic extravaganza. As a DJ, I went deeper and less whimsical, but no less (and even more) cross-genre."
Gosh's abilities to weave sounds and create such seamless journeys is a mindblower to me. He's very adept at creating sufficient space with various elements to give good perception of depth, and gluing together sonic colors that yield an experience that is uniquely dark, intense, comforting, and enlightening. Yet another guy who I find to be incredibly inspiring, not only in introducing new music but presenting it in format that draws in the listener with absolute magnitude and beauty. For those of you that make it to my podcast site, I'm presenting an additional download of another mix entitled Colours Of Water as a bonus (link is below) for hungry minds that crave colorful journeys into the subconscious realm of imagination. Thank you so much, Gosh, for letting me be little part in sharing the beautiful creations that you've birthed. I look forward to more in the future. 
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within clouds of infinite space

Now that we've taken various detours throughout realms of thought and imagination, it's time to re-enter the space pod of higher realization and creativity to journey to new worlds for inspiration. To help adjust your human self to certain elements of the celestial current and adjust to zero gravity, Spaceman's Transmissions is offering an in-flight aural injection of freshly processed ingredients. It is mixed with careful consideration and care, and is both organic and high in mental nutrients. For those wishing for a vegan entree of goodness should rest assured, as there were no humans or animals harmed in the making of this delightful departure orientated morsel.
Within your mind there lies a world of untapped potential. The only way there is through your ears. The music will guide you through the darkness, and bring light and sound into focus. As grey matter aligns with the positive gravitational pull, a bright light of mental agility will be poured upon your consciousness. Let the sonic aura draw away undesired tension and bad vibes. Your pod serves as a cocoon that hatches a human that is more aware and more functional. Thank me later for that.
Remember to support the artists. Thanks for tuning in. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
“Oceans Of The Heavens” by Craig Padilla, Zero Ohms, & Skip Murphy from Beyond The Portal (Start Time: 00:00)
“As We Drift Away” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 15:00)
“Pillars Of Creation” by Palancar from Ambient Collective: Infinite Space (Start Time: 19:33)
“Wellspring” by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 26:15)
“Starmoods (Excerpt)” by Jonn Serrie from Planetary Chronicles, Vol. 1 (Start Time: 31:40)
“Gravity” by Abstract Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 36:50)
“Pluto” by Neue from Futuresequence 4 (Start Time: 43:49)
“A Smaller World” by Isope & Zypce from Sima (Start Time: 47:33)
“As The Sun Kissed The Moon (Excerpt)” by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding (Start Time: 49:00)
“Home” by usr; sbin from Ambient Collective: Whispers In The Night (Start Time: 53:09)

a human being is a human dreaming

Hello, fellow space travelers. I'm back with a new ambient mix of some great things that I've been getting into my head lately. First off, I want to express the fact that I took the title for this mix from the song of the same title by Maiya Heresy from Futuresequence 8 release (which is included in this mix). Great title, amazing composition.
When the music begins to drift into your mental space, allow it to form the cloudy blanket that will encompass your good thoughts and filter out the negative turmoil. This incubating layer will form the egg that will eventually hatch your renewal into peace. The aural comfort that you seek will be placed gently upon your physical vessel (known as the human being). Allow your mind to immerse itself into the dream world that awaits. The sanctuary there will breathe new life into your soul and spur a regeneration of creative thoughts, ideas, and tranquility. This is when you truly become the human dreaming. Upon completion of this sequence, this mission will be considered a success.
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TRACK LISTING
“The City (Field Recording)” by Unknown from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
 “Softly Escaping” by A Model Kit from Hidden Vibes Vol. 6 (Start Time: 00:37)
 “Blossom Ends” by Abstract Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 05:10)
 “Mantram” by Bruno Sanfilippo from Subliminal Pulse (Start Time: 12:35)
 “Tippy’s Demise” by Stars Of The Lid from …And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Start Time: 19:54)
 “Layer” by Nomoton from Tour (Start Time: 27:41)
 “A Human Being Is A Human Dreaming” by Maiya Heresy from Sequence8 (Start Time: 32:40)
 “Dlp 6” by William Basinski from The Disintegration Loops (Start Time: 37:17)
 “Quietly Returning” by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 42:21)
 “As The Sun Begins To Awake” by Tonepoet from Headpsace (Start Time: 44:27)
 “At This Point” by Abstract Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 50:31)
 “A Solemn Return” by Ben Woods from This Digital Horizon (Start Time: 56:50)
 “Fok (Excerpt)” by Olafur Arnulds from Erased Tapes Collection 1 (Start Time: 60:28)

swung, shaken, and stirred

If you've been following Spaceman's Transmissions for a bit and have kept your eyes on the guest mixes, you've noticed that I've hosted mixes by Faction (Ben Selby) on a few occasions. The best part about hosting mixes is corresponding and building a rapport with people (my absolute favorite part of it all). Ben is a super-cool and ultra-knowledgeable music aficionado. He's easily one of my favorite Mixcloud artists that is capable of straddling the perfect balance between surreal and unreal. He's just as comfortable with spacey drones as he is with drum 'n bass. Huge imagination, ears like a bat, and a music collection that must be beyond staggering.
Well, Ben got with me not too long ago to return the favor of hosting his mixes, and I was invited to create a mix for BoxFrequency.FM radio. The broadcast was overseen by Fatpatcord (Matthew Foord), who is also quite active in the scene as well and close associates with Faction (thanks, Matthew!). While it was introduced to be somewhat along the same lines of what I currently mix (with slight variations), I decided to create a mix that was very left field for me, even though the only main restriction that I had was that the mix had to be 90 minutes. I decided to give it a name, and as I initially set out to do a spy music set, the name Swung, Shaken, And Stirred seemed appropriate. So, yeah, there you have it. There is absolutely no ambient in this mix (you are forewarned!). Nonetheless, this was a blast to create, and I essentially used a lot of music that I've been into for the last 10 years (I have a ton of electronica/trip hop/nu-jazz). No worries, Spaceman's Transmissions will continue to be what it was prior to this. If anything, consider this a radical departure to clear the way for new amazing things in the future. Enjoy!
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TRACK LISTING
"Fade Out" by Jazzanova from In Between (Start Time: 00:00)
"Manteca" by Dizzy Gillespie (The Funky Lowlives Remix) from Verve Remixed2 (Start Time: 00:34)
"Salt Peanuts (Chocolate Covered Nut) (Excerpt)" by Liquid Soul from Make Some Noise (Start Time: 05:12)
"Ladies, Gentlemen (Excerpt)" by Tosca from Opera (Start Time: 05:28)
"Oktober" by Bersarin Quartett from Bersarin Quartett (Start Time: 05:48)
"Compassion" by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Start Time: 11:59)
"Ada" by Cygna from Opus Ena (Start Time: 16:11)
"Early Life Remaining" by Between Interval from Autumn Continent (Start Time: 20:12)
"Beauty and the East (The Marine Drive Traffic Jam)" by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Start Time: 26:58)
"Anybody Here" by Naomi from Everyone Loves You (Start Time: 33:36)
"Dayvan Cowboy" by Boards of Canada from Trans Canada Highway (Start Time: 38:09)
"Café de Flore" by Dr. Rockit from Supperclub Presents: Lounge, Vol. 4, Disc 1 (Start Time: 42:58)
"Traveller in the Wonderland" by Susumu Yokota from Symbol (Start Time: 50:56)
"Brokadocious" by SubtractiveLAD from Remix EP (Start Time: 55:10)
"Black Women" by Soel from Memento (Start Time: 59:38)
"Kirwani" by Jolly Mukherjee from Future Sounds Of Jazz, Vol. 7 (Start Time: 64:37)
"All Things" by The Cinematic Orchestra from Man With Movie Camera (Start Time: 70:37)
"Photosynthesis" by Carbon Based Lifeforms from World Of Sleepers (Start Time: 76:26)
"Electro Glide in Blue" by Apollo 440 from Electro Glide In Blue (Start Time: 82:29)

guest mix: junkyard angel (i can hardly breathe right now)

It goes without saying that when Paul Simmonds creates a session, it's an aural journey that is ever so carefully and meticulously designed to enhance the senses. This is my 5th guest mix for Junkyard Angel and they just keep getting better and better. This one came as an early Christmas present, and I welcome that. I could easily go on and on about the incredible music that Paul stirs into the pot, or how he adds a touch of madness to glue the sonic ingredients, or what-have-you. Suffice it to say that you will find peace and mental renewal within this set. 
I Can Hardly Breathe Right Now is a peaceful (as well as somber and reflective) trip that evolves in colorful ways from dark to light. There is no one better that JA to balance those variables with extremely careful precision. Like all of his mixes, I was drawn into its depth and reassembled as a slightly more aware human. I'm very grateful that I get to take in new music via his channelling of artistic introduction. I hope that the same sensations and sense of elation are gathered by you after taking in this colorful creation. 
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TRACK LISTING
Tableau (III) - Ryan Teague (Start Time 00:00)
Straddling Two Kingdoms - Aether (Start Time 01:04)
Closing A - Oomkah Dee & Black Sky Chant (Start Time 05:06)
Escape Music From City To Paradise - Cloaks (Start Time 14:58)
Perfunctory Attachments - Pinkcourtesyphone (Start Time 22:49)
Radio (Logos) - Vacvvm (Start Time 31:00)
Noctilucent Clouds - Skyscraper (Start Time 34:48)
Atomos X - A Winged Victory For The Sullen (Start Time 42:47)
The Dying Mothers Of Perpetual Help - Stars Of The Lid (Start Time 43:31)

guest mix: the pliability effect (re-generate)

If there's one person that I follow and read up through on Bandcamp, it's none other than The Pliability Effect (Brian Bourassa). I get emails every now and then letting me know who's bought music, and Brian's name is always there. He's my go-to guy as far as getting the pulse on new ambient and I've made a few purchases based on what I read from Brian. Before I even hear the music, Brian's reviews have already painted a beautiful picture of what's in store by way of his amazingly generous and colorful reviews. In fact, when I did the mix Camping Under The Stars, I gave a shout out to Brian in hopes that he would help me in putting together a mix. I finally get my wish!
For some strange reason, Brian got around to contacting me and setting me up with a release that was on my wishlist on Bandcamp (thanks for that, man!). We chatted it up a bit, and I expressed the offer to host a mix for him (he had never done one). I mean, who better would be suited to drive home the point of 'Turn on, tune in, sleep...' more than a gentleman who lives and breathes drone-based ambient music (and proves this weekly to the many people that follow him on Bandcamp). I won't lie, the first initial test mix he sent put me completely under! Brian knows how to weave, and with this mix, he's shown himself to be the Pied Piper that leads you to that place. It's funny, but he just took me back to my roots of ambient, and am I ever thankful. He's picking soundscapes from the tree of ambient, breathing life into his creation, and delicately serving the most gentle sounds to get your head right. This mix will live bedside for a very, very long time. I asked Brian to set the record straight on his story, and being the minimalist aficionado that he is, he provided a very appropriately satisfying response without wasted thoughts or words. Truly magic.
"A DJ I wasn't, and am now not either. But ever since the seventies when the cassette tape recorder became affordable to the masses, and the Maxell UD-XL II recording tapes stormed the market, a new mode of music listening was born. My friends and I were constantly recording albums and exchanging them, and cassette tape mixes were a great way to create our very own 'Best Of' recordings. From there, the multi-group tapes followed on into the mixes of narration and music. I'd create mock radio station mixes to send to a friend overseas. One side of the tape was a synopsis of what was going on in my life here in the States, the second side was the music. Balancing the mood and flow of the music throughout the tape was important so as to keep the listener alert and attentive."
Could this be The Pliability Effect's first podcast? Quite possibly. I'll vote a confident 'yes' on that one. I'm truly happy to have gotten Brian to create and share his first mix in the digital world. I'm really looking forward to having Brian do a few more mixes in the future, as well as do a few very small write-ups on his monthly favorite purchases. Thank you so very much, Mr. Bourassa, for allowing me to be a part of hosting such a beautifully peaceful and uplifting amalgamation of sound. To all of the listeners, enjoy the amazing mix of 're-Generate' courtesy of The Pliability Effect. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
"Glacier Looming (Excerpt)" by Rocokon from Generative Landscapes (Start Time: 00:00)
"Janus" by C. Paradisi from Sketches From The Edge Of Silence V.2 (Start Time: 07:33)
"Generative 20" by Transsonica from Generative 20 (Start Time: 12:05)
"Dawn (Excerpt)" by IDFR from Generative Work #2 (Start Time: 19:43)
"A07" by Fabio Keiner from Absolutely Free (Start Time: 24:47)
"01" by Christopher Sisk from Light 1 (Start Time: 27:14)
"Interamnia" by The Ambient Visitor from Complex Silence 24 (Start Time: 37:09)
"Winds Cease" by C. Paradisi from From The Edge Of Silence V.2 (Start Time: 52:05)
"The Cicada Must Sing" by Tyler Etters from Blue, The Most Celestial Color (Start Time: 60:01)

on the threshold of letting go

I've been on tour for a bit, but I'm happy to be able to bring a new mix to the masses. I've managed to piece together an amalgamation of songs that will unlock the creative door to your mind's inner workings. This will give you greater control over the creative juices that color your life and define you as a human being. While we may not realize it, our mind is the key to the universe. When the gravity of situations bear down upon your mind and soul, that only you can unlock. Within that mental space that only you occupy, keep the things in life that bring you peace and solace within a world that is riddled with turmoil, confusion, and anguish. Your mental universe is much bigger than the world that we know. When the weight of burden and obligation threaten to crush your creativity, energy, and willingness, realize that you are stronger and better than the situations that surround you.
As Buddha stated, "your mind is everything; what you think you become; we are shaped by our thoughts and we become what we think; when the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves." Keep these words in mind as you soak up this mix. My wish is that this music gets your head in a creative space that allows you the ample time that it needs to divert the negativity within your life. Seek a higher place, a higher love, and put faith in things greater than yourself to achieve your dreams. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
"Dissolving Clouds" by Biosphere from Dropsonde (Start Time: 00:00)
"Lay Back And Watch Stars" by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 01:39)
"Studded Procession (Excerpt)" by Abul Mogard from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 06:45)
"Hibernation" by Sync24 from Chillogram (Start Time: 09:50)
"Hipnoide" by Bruno Sanfilippo from ad Libitum (Start Time: 14:31)
"Pier" by Coppice Halifax from Inland By Night (Start Time: 17:28
"Atomos V" by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from Atomos (Start Time: 23:10)
"The Woodworker (Remix)" by Accelra from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 27:04)
"My Mind Was A Fog...My Heart Was A Bomb" by Hammock from An Introduction To Hammock (Start Time: 31:03)
"System" by Carbon Based Lifeforms from Twentythree (Start Time: 35:46)
"St. Petersburg" by Bersarin Quartett from Bersarin Quartett(Start Time: 43:34)
"In Everything Was Given" by Helios from ...And Darkness Came (Start Time: 45:40)
"Howl" by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 49:27)
"Blame It On The Falling Sky" by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 54:31)
"The Arrival" by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 55:44)

guest mix: the silent project (mèandres)

I've been dragging my feet on this way too long as I've been wrapping things up on my latest release, I've been on tour, and I'm taking a class on technical business writing that is keeping my mind humming. Now I'm ready to bring you one of the most amazing pieces of ambient- and mood-enhanced sonic pleasures brought to you by none other than The Silent Project.
Mèandres by The Silent Project is the new standard by which all mixes will (and should be) measured up to. It becomes increasingly difficult for many (myself included) to not be humbled by such a perfect piece that is laid out so logically, with each color lining up to set up the next. It's almost depressing to hear something so above and beyond that will inevitably send me back to the drawing board wondering how I could even hold a match to one of the greatest things ever. the opening is dark, and the gravitational pull of it takes in your full mental awareness, twisting your mind around and around while dropping bits of shadow and light onto it without stopping its momentum.
I'm very elated that Greg (The Silent Project) found some of the finest music and engaged his creative mind to mix a set that is one of the heaviest I've come across. Guys like Silas, Faction, and The Silent Project are listening not only to music all day long, but sounds as well. I can imagine that these guys are taking everything in all the time, probably writing ideas on napkins, and investing mental energy into finding the right elements to take us on hour-long journeys to our mind's ether. Listening to their stories unwind is not unlike listening to a good Pink Floyd (it's all good) album. In short: I'm humbled by this and it makes me feel proud! Please take the time to listen and enjoy this beautiful outing by one of my favorite mixers. 
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from the darkness comes light

I've been tuning into a lot of new music lately, and catching some speeches by Neil deGrasse Tyson (whose voice appears in the intro of this mix) who is somewhat of an astronomy genius. Very deep mind. I wanted to put a bit of the new music into this mix (as well as some familiar faces that have graced Spaceman's Transmissions in the past like Ben Woods [my favorite], Hammock, and, well, a few original compositions). I want to point you to Ben Woods' Bandcamp page https://benwoods.bandcamp.com as I lean on him heavily to create the mixes that I do. Also, you can download the original composition that I did with Petal from the Rusted Sun Collective release (https://rustedsun.bandcamp.com/album/rusted-sun-collective-communicate-EP).
Much like the mix 'In The Midst Of A Dim Glow', this mix is for those quiet moments before or after your nightly slumber with the dual purpose of either setting you down gently or lifting you up ever so slowly. It is safe with most medications, and you may operate heavy machinery at your will (although I would advise against it).
As you begin to let your mind go, have faith in the music guide to the right mental place. Erase the negative energy that burdens your grey matter, as no one's problems can be solved in one hour. Instead, use this hour to find a better place for your soul, as it is a tiny amount of your time that allows your soul to calibrate. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
“Steep Hills Of Vicodin Tears” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from A Winged Victory For The Sullen (Start Time: 00:00)
“Jedem Zauber Wohnt Ein Ende Inne” by Bersarin Quartett from II (Start Time: 04:00)
“For The Fathers We Never Found (Excerpt)” by Rusted Sun Collective from Communicate (Start Time: 09:18)
“Balance” by Aurom from Secret Garden (Start Time: 15:18)
“With Open Arms” by Ben Woods from An Attempt To Fly (Start Time: 20:52)
“King’s Cave” by David Lamin from Arran (Start Time: 24:35)
“Minack” by The Echelon Effect from Atlantic (Start Time: 27:35)
“Stratosphere” by Juta Takahashi from Hymn (Start Time: 30:59)
“Oktober (Excerpt)” by Bersarin Quartett from Bersarin Quartett (Start Time: 35:31)
“The Moon Shows Me How” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 36:39)
“A Year Without Summer” by The Frozen Vaults from …And Darkness Came (Start Time: 40:18)
“Paisley” by Larsvember from Greatest Hits Ambience (Start Time: 44:45)
“Glass Orchids” by Lykanthea x Savage Sister from Sundrowned (Start Time: 48:21)
“Take A Drink From My Hands” by Hammock from Raising Your Voice Trying To Stop An Echo (Start Time: 49:15)
“Three Cheers For Existence” by Deru from 1979 (Start Time: 54:03)
“Earth From Space” by Kendall Station from The Broken Pod (Start Time: 58:01)
“Lights Of A Tired City” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 60:39)

guest mix: mantraman (the lighthouse tapes)

I'm proud to be bringing the music of Mantraman to the masses for this outing on Spaceman's Transmissions. I've been digging on Mantraman's mixes for a bit now, and I finally get a chance to show the love. 
Within his mixes you will find a colorful mindtrip of perfectly balanced moods, reflecting his quest for peace and solitude. Even his profile picture exudes tranquility and is the epitome of chill. When I'm in need of a deep mental massage or that escape pod that houses my turbulent mind for intergalactic travel, I look no further than Mantraman's mixes. His quest for the perfect mix to calibrate the soul is not without merit.
Mantraman (Paul Haynes) has a very musical background, having been the bass player in the early 80's indie-pop band INTIMACY that was based around Birmingham, England. Discovering ambient music would lead to the decline of performing live and the birth of his interest in creating, mixing, and producing the ambient music that permeated his soul. Paul's love for ambient music began when he first heard the Brian Eno & Harold Budd masterpiece Plateaux of Mirror in 1981, and the implosion of Intimacy in 1983 allowed him to finally begin following his muse. The motivation to spark his creative genesis was purely recreational and was meant as a way to make music that he wanted to listen to. Through the persuasion of a friend, he posted some of his music on Last.fm, and this gave him the impetus to carry on. Although he claims that his music making tools are primitive (using basic MIDI software and Audacity), he nonetheless captures the essence of true ambien spirit. His first creations didn't even involve a keyboard, but rather using QWERTY and Cakewalk. One could say that his technological grasp for weaving sounds has evolved quite nicely. If there's one thing that Mantraman can admit about the whole ambient scene, it's that it's highly addictive and very time consuming. I can echo that. Unfortunately, that has left a lot less time for him to create new tapestries due to business commitments. I, and I'm sure I'm not alone, wish that Mantraman had more time to create and bless us with such beautiful sounds. Hopefully in the future (nudge, nudge).
For all of the eager listeners that crave peace, I've been given a 'go' on hosting 3 mixes by Mantraman. For some reason, I tend to gravitate to the mixes that have to do with the oceans or tidal ebb and flo. So I chosen to host The Lighthouse Tapes (my favorite). I would be foolish to say that this is his best; they all are. The next one will be his best, and the one after that, and so on. Mantraman has created a gold mine of ambient mixes that I know the music lover will lose themselves in.
Many, many thanks to Paul for allowing me to share his vision with everyone. Peace.
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guest mix: faction (time is what keeps the light from finding us)

I got contacted recently by Faction (Ben Selby) about a new mix that he's created. Out of all of the artists that I follow, Ben is probably one of the guys that blow my mind in the biggest way. his sonic tapestries are a huge journey in the subconscious, stopping at the various synapses which bring light and sound into focus. Given the vast amount of influences and music, Faction flawlessly (and consistently) pieces together the most seamless mixes ever. I can never seem to find edits in his mixes. His canvases are a perfect blend of light and dark colors that are pleasing, challenging, and ever shapeshifting. Not only are they musically gratifying, but the work ethic that he displays is unrivaled and unparalleled.
For this guest mix, I am absolutely honored to be a part of hosting [ Time Is What Keeps The Light From Reaching Us ]. Make sure that you are well prepared with open ears and open mind. This will allow the music to ebb and flow into your mind's ether, penetrating the pores that drink color and taste sound. If you choose to only listen, you will miss the finer points of the mix. The best option is to experience the mix while fully disengaging distractions and fully engaging undivided attention. Upon taking in the mix, your sense of gravity will calibrate, your senses will be renewed with extreme precision, and your mental state will have increased to absolute efficiency. Or your money back.
If there were just one thing that I could wish for, it would be to hang out with Faction, listening to new music, and watching him put together his mixes like a fly on the wall. I aspire to be him, with his limitless vision and knack of putting together such moods with so many diverse elements. Hearing what he comes up with makes me feel like I'm at square one. And that's a good thing. Thanks, Benji, for hooking up the listeners everywhere with pure aural bliss. And for providing a healthy bit of competition. Be sure to take in more of Faction's amazing mixes on his Mixcloud page (mixcloud.com/faction), and his original compositions on his Soundcloud page (soundcloud.com/fumble). I'm always eagerly awaiting the next one! Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
Intro
Space Face - Faction
Cello Recycling - Aaron Martin & Machinefabriek
36 - Beacon
Daikan - Thomas Kner
Alan Watts Sample
Ra. 36 Section (1) - The Orb
Blue Sample - Derek Jarman
Arte - Brambles
Gulf Breeze Sonar - Rod Modell & Michael Mantra
III (Pleq Remix) - Jacaszek
Unlocation - Witxes
Ill Flower - Future Sound Of London
Beautiful Corruption - Mergrim
Access To Arasaka - Void Start
Caught In The Middle - Lusine
Ra. 36 Section (2) - The Orb
Beauty Of A Flower - Richard Feynman
Dream Hours (Part 1) - Kammarheit
Atomized - Forrs
Dream Hours (Part 2) - Kammarheit
Ravi Shankar
To Speak Of Solitude - Brambles
Eac - The Alvaret Ensemble
Calling - Trifonic
Springtime In The Distance
Orchestral Interlude - Gorillaz
Music For Twin Peaks - Stars Of The Lid
Blue (Time Is What Keeps The Light From Reaching Us) - Derek Jarman
Jam Sketch - Chris Morris

memories of the unknown

Déjà vu can be described as a sensation of realizing a remembrance of a certain event or place, whether you've actually experienced it or not. We see things, and we remember. We hear things, we remember. Our entire lives are based upon memories, and how they stitch us up shapes who we are. We are formed like clay from the sights and sounds that were with us longer than we can remember.
I spent a bit of time this summer at my childhood hometown, and seeing so many familiar things brought back floods of intense feelings. But for the life of me, I couldn't quite put my finger on why. Everything was very much a part of my life, but at the same time very distant from me. I tried to recapture and revive the initial moments of certain landmarks that had meant so much to me many years ago. But in the end, I gave in, retiring the fuzzy thoughts to my gray matter as balloons that I had let go so many years ago. Like most, I could spend all of my time and energy seeking the puzzle pieces that have long turned into a wind-torn memory.
But to keep life moving in a forward motion, one must seek to have meaningful moments in life that trump those which created a purpose that allowed us to become stagnant. Onward and upward. Trying to recreate and relive moments that we cherish weaken the initial moment. This self-manufactured regret will have us searching for answers that lack questions.
This mix is for the thinkers that believe they've lost the path and are trying to step backwards into the same footprints. For those that need a light to see the path in front of them. And for the ones that need a soundtrack to their lives which allows them to breathe deep, keeping forward momentum onto the illuminated walkway that guides their souls. Peace.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“No Word From Above” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 03:02)
“Maybe They Will Sing For Us Tomorrow” by Hammock from An Introduction To Hammock (Start Time: 04:34)
“Thank You, Yuri Gagarin” by Kendall Station from The Broken Pod (Start Time: 09:23)
“(Within My) Parallel Universe” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 15:27)
“Varðeldur” by Sigur Ros from Valtari (Start Time: 22:12)
“Drift” by Broken Harbour from Gramaphone Transmissions (Start Time: 27:57)
“Until Our Eyes Adjust” by Ben Woods from This Digital Horizon (Start Time: 35:24)
“Shadows Fall” by Random Forest from Random Forest (Start Time: 40:29)
“Endless Agony Of Being Sick (Edit)” by SaffronKeira from …And The Darkness Came (Start Time: 45:22)
“Keine Angst” by Bersarin Quartett from II (Start Time: 49:06)
“Bold Advances” by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 52:07)
“Strange Zebra-Man At Bruxelles Midi” by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 54:45)
“Zum Griefen Nah” by Bersarin Quartett from II (Start Time: 56:59)

fading light (collaboration with junkyard angel)

Tonepoet: I can say that for me, it's a dream come true to have finally been involved in a collaboration with a mix-artist that is without a doubt one of my favorites. I've been digging on Junkyard Angel's mixes since he first started uploading mixes on Mixcloud. I've hosted his mixes here quite a bit (more than anyone else), and have had such candid and (dear I say?) brotherly contact with him despite our differences in time, culture, and location. All of his music lives on my media player, and accompanies me on my bike rides, in my car, or anywhere else that I use it (which is everywhere) for getting my fix of great new music. I save his comments, and mark his emails as 'unread' so that I can take in his wit and gather the positive vibe that he exudes again and again.
We've talked long about our musical interests, and lives in general. We've actually bounced a few original ideas (that we'll get to at some point) back and forth. This, hopefully, serves as a springboard for that. I have to say, that after listening to so many of his mixes repeatedly, I would definitely have to bring my 'A' game with a mix. His vision for melding the bizarre, accentuating the awe-inspiring, and conjuring the twist of fear is something that marvels me. I brought the suggestion of a sort of final swan song or opus, as I've had mostly lighthearted mixes, and I knew that he would be able to pull out his magic wand and develop such a great story. Hence the name 'fading light'. It could mean the close of a day, a final breath, a dying thought, or a moment that has expired. While I could ramble on with all of this, I'm passing the torch over to Junkyard Angel for the remainder of the narrative. One last thing: if feels good to ride on the backs of angels.
Junkyard Angel: I really look forward to receiving emails from Tonepoet, we have similar lives busy with families and young children not to mention mounting work schedules; we have no time to be mixing and making music so what drives us to do just that?
For me, it's love and the maintenance of sanity; most people's musical thirst is quenched by the age of 25, but for myself (someone who is well over that figure), every day is a quest for music both old and new. If I don't find it, it will find me.
When I was asked if I wanted to collaborate to Fading Light, I had already got the songs swirling around in my head before I had finished reading the remit.
Tom has put down a heavenly drone with a heartbeat that runs and weaves concurrently throughout the mix. I spent a while just mesmerized by this tidal sound surge. After listening to Tom's mix, I started to add to the second half.
I really relished the idea of the collaborative musical mesh and one done digitally by 2 museos on opposite sides of the pond; it took me back to my pirate radio days when I used to play vinyl with other DJ's back to back. It kind of forces you to conjure another angle and pick a different tune to the one that you would have played on your own agenda. The worlds change but the passions remain intact.
Enjoy...
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“Ambient Heartbeats” by Tonepoet from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“Mist Of Mercy” by Hans Christian from Cinema Of Dreams (Start Time: 01:05)
“More Dead Than Alive” by Hammock from Raising Your Voice…Trying To Stop An Echo (Start Time: 06:18)
“Spirit’s Breath” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 07:30)
“Evermore” by Christian Ferreira from The Meditone Project, Vol. 1 (Start Time: 15:19)
“Feeling God Has Left You” by Dave Preston from Soundtrack For Motion (Start Time: 22:24)
“Blood Red” by Thomas Newman from American Beauty Score (Start Time: 28:21)
“No Turning Back” by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby (Start Time: 28:54)
“The Journey” by Jamin Winans from Ink The Complete Soundtrack (Start Time: 30:31)
“The First Goodbye” by David Helping & Jon Jenkins from Treasure (Start Time: 31:58)
“Fading Light” by Rudy Adrian from Desert Realms (Start Time: 35:10)
“When You Return” by Stray Theories from Those Who Remain (Start Time: 38:10)
“The Wastelands” by Halo from Song Of The Highest Tower (Start Time: 43:59)
“Turino In The Clouds” by Moss Garden from In The Silence Of The Subconscious (Start Time: 46:40)
“Echo Of Tomorrow” by Olan Mill from Hiraeth (Start Time: 51:17)
“Vansunbarth” by Pjusk & Sleep Orchestra from Drowning In The Sky (Start Time: 53:34)
“Hydref 4” by R. Roo from Hydref (Start Time: 58:53)
“Twilight” by Fellirium from Sapphire (Start Time: 62:47)
“Beyond The Milkwood” by Franco Albanese from Unknown (Start Time: 68:20)
“Returning” by State Azure from Outlines (Start Time: 72:48)
“And The Birds Are About To Bust Their Guts With Singing” by Set Fire To Flames from Telegraphs In Negative: Mouths Trapped In Static (Start Time: 75:51)
“Lunar Eclipse (Gessyoku)” by 3+ from Kazesarai (Start Time: 79:32)
“Dawnspace” by 36 from Shadow Play (Start Time: 84:23)
“The Stars Are Falling” by Iohannes from Unknown (Start Time: 86:03)
“Ashlar & Monuments” by Vedisni from Ashlar & Monuments (Start Time: 91:42)

for the lonely souls

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)
 

guest mix: silas (score one)

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

guest mix: the silent project (thèurgie)

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