Episodes
Thursday May 10, 2018
lifting the fog
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
Now that springtime is here (and summer approaches), our beautiful Mother Earth is awakening and renewing once again to celebrate another rotation around the Sun. Where I live, the weather had maintained a winter chill that was abnormal. Although the trees are trying to sprout their leaves and the butterflies yearned to dance, the world around me was still clinging to jackets. The turbulent minds of many were clouded and not susceptible to witness the monumental event of Mother Earth's transformation.
I ask you to step into this session in effort to escape to a place that exists full of your expectations of beauty and solace. Take that fog that burdens your mind and mutate it into a blanket of comfort and assurance.
I am aware that by the time this session hits your ears and mind, the weather will have already made a shift. But this is not about the weather, it is more about the chaotic events that swirl and envelope you in dire times which fabricate the mental fog that dulls our senses. As we spend this mere hour-ish amount of time to inwardly assess our current course aboard Mother Earth, we should not be bogged down by the negative pressure which seeks to compress and dissipate our desires, decisions, and wishes. Even when events don't work out in our favors, there is still something to be gained. Just as these events us forever who we are, it is in our best interest to find the why. This is to say that the outcome is not as important as the journey that brought us there. Savor the path, embrace the change, and refine yourself into the newer you that rises above the fog.
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“Adrift” by Quantum Collisions from Quantum Collisions (Start Time: 00:00)
“Natsukashi” by Volei from Wander In The Warm (Start Time: 06:24)
“Maine” by bedroom from The Inner Pattern (Start Time: 10:48)
I Saw Three Moons” by TUNESURGE from Tomorrow Lights (Start Time: 13:39)
“Our End” by Ben Woods from Passing Intervals (Start Time: 15:33)
“It's OK” by The Greatest Hoax from Expiration Compostions (Start Time: 17:56)
“North Way” by Otto A. Totland from Pino (Start Time: 20:06)
“The Dream Of More” by Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie from Salero Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Start Time: 22:03)
“Celeste” by Moonshine Blues from Through-Out (Start Time: 23:07)
“Original Light” by Hammock from The Sleepover Series, Vol. 2 (Start Time: 25:10)
“Intet Forbi (Hviledag Rework)” by Jacob David from Unreleased (Start Time: 32:07)
“I Would Give My Breath Away” by Hammock from Mysterium (Start Time: 38:37)
“Cascade” by The Echelon Effect from Mosaic (Start Time: 41:12)
“Stranded” by Colliding Galaxies from First Contact (Start Time: 43:08)
“The End Is Not So Bitter After All (Excerpt)” by Tonepoet from Soundtrack For Imaginary Spaces (Start Time: 47:06)
“In The Color Of Air” by J. Arif Verner from From A Distant Horizon (Remastered) (Start Time: 49:50)
“Distorted Images” by Ben Woods from This Digital Horizon (Start Time: 54:16)
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
sleepers, awake!
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
We are slowly thawing out from winter's harsh sting, and with springtime upon us, it means that life is once again ready to begin flourishing with a renewal of beauty and wonder. Oh, how I relish the warmth and comfort of this ceremonial event when the days becoming longer and Mother Earth sings us lullabies of being alive!
To show my gratitude to this celebration, I toiled in creating the perfect backdrop to welcome this festively monumental recycling of the beauty that we are rewarded that is all around us. Use this session to realize and appreciate Mother Earth's selfless service in delivering us another year in which to look backwards as well as forwards in an effort to perceive the magnitude of life which we should appreciate.
It must be noted, that this session is not meant to wake the soul from a slumber (that is never the sole mission of Spaceman's Transmissions), but rather to greet our waking Mother Earth with the commemoration of rebirth. You may rest easy, dear listener, and take comfort in knowing that our mission here is not being altered or misaligned. Do not emerge from your position of solace and mental prosperity with some alerted sense of discomfort. Rather, envelope your aura with a greater sense of solace in knowing that Mother Earth is providing a venture for you as your travel on her back.
In posting this particular session, I wanted to bring to light an amazing release that is a required item for every library. I chose to purposely open and close this mix with songs from Colliding Galaxies' release FIRST CONTACT. It is an unbelievably incredible album that I highly recommend. It is a pay-what-you-want release, can't beat that. Do yourself a favor and check this artist out. Solid releases from an astounding new artist, I'll be sure to keep up with him and keep sharing the love.
Turn on, tune in, respect and honor Mother Earth...
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TRACK LISTING
“Noise Of The Earth” by Unknown from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“Echoing Backwards In Time” by Colliding Galaxies from First Contact (Start Time: 00:25)
“Where Am I” by Steve Gibbs & Cyrus Reynolds from In Passing EP (Start Time: 14:20)
“Pulling Up The Sheets” by The Greatest Hoax from Expiration Compositions (Start Time: 07:00)
“Introspection (Excerpt)” by Laraaji from Bring On The Sun (Start Time: 10:47)
“Arrivée” by Olivier Alary from Fiction/Non-Fiction (Start Time: 15:03)
“Oblivion Gravity (Excerpt)” by Asura from Radio Universe (Start Time: 15:54)
“Together Standing” by Ben Woods from We Are Silhouettes Now (Start Time: 21:43)
“Low Cloud Formations (Excerpt)” by Cousin Silas from Amidst Silence (Start Time: 25:20)
“I Don't Belong Here” by Stellardrone from Hidden Vibes Vol. 2 (Start Time: 27:46)
“With” by Hearth from Home (Start Time: 31:13)
“G1” by Zeos from F a i r y t a l e Pt. 3 (Start Time: 32:13)
“Harmonica Drone” by Laraaji from Bring On The Sun (Start Time: 33:25)
“Invisible Architecture” by John Foxx from The Complete Cathedral Oceans (Start Time: 35:18)
“To Never Return Home” by Strië from Perpetual Journey (Start Time: 37:44)
“Childhood Reminiscence” by City Of Dawn from Under Our Quiet Stars (Start Time: 41:37)
“Loneliness Of Earth” by Matti Bye from This Forgotten Land (Start Time: 48:42)
“A Subtle Lapse In Time” by bedroom from 1217 EP (Start Time: 51:32)
“Remember” by Ben Woods from Passing Intervals (Start Time: 55:03)
“Stardust” by Colliding Galaxies from First Contact (Start Time: 56:33)
Friday Jan 26, 2018
the universe within you
Friday Jan 26, 2018
Friday Jan 26, 2018
After a very brief (yet well warranted) detour on our journey through the cosmos, our mental space pod is once again ready for boarding to yet another destination that is not altogether definable. Rather, the journey that we are undertaking is to collect the many surreal images that our beloved universe possesses.
With this session of aural projection, I've granted your mind's eye an opportunity to gain snapshots of beauty and solace as we drift to the edge of the universe. While you might be tempted to take a giant leap past the galactic wall to satisfy your temptation, it is at this event horizon that we will rest, and reminisce about everything in life that has made it such an amazing voyage for you. We will also use this opportunity to realize that your glass is always half full, and that whatever grief or anguish that seems to weigh you down is indeed weightless in space. At this time, allow yourself to release this baggage to be devoured by the forgiving cosmos. During this ceremony, realize that it is not the destination itself that makes you who you become, but rather the journey to that destination.
As we let this session burrow its way into our ears and mind, let us not forget that the universe exists in a quite small space, smaller than what you imagined. We can assume that it lies entirely within that space between your ears. This is the space that matters the most, as it stores our precious memories, dreams, and wishes. It creates the colors and plots the passage to the bigger and better things in life for which we strive. Nourish this space with optimal means provided to allow yourself the benefit of reaping optimum solutions. For this purpose, I've amalgamated these tapestries for you, dear listener, in hopes that you will gift the same vibes to those around you in an attempt to make your universe a uniquely stellar one. Drift on and find that peace.
Set the compass for the edge of the universe then turn on, tune in, sleep...
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TRACK LISTING
“Liftoff” by Nobody from Nothing (Start Time: 00:00)
“The Seventh Sun (Excerpt)” by Michael Garrison from An Earth Star Trilogy (Start Time: 00:36)
“Be Something” by Dave Preston from Be (Start Time: 01:37)
“Now And Not Yet” by Hammock from Mysterium (Start Time: 05:07)
“Wake” by Ben Woods from Passing Interval (Start Time: 11:01)
“Casualty” by Factory from Home (Start Time: 14:09)
“On A Grey Sea” by Inchoate from If It Were Quiet (Start Time: 17:17)
“City Lights” by Kylmyys from Dawn (Start Time: 21:02)
“Gathering Waves” by Matti Bye from This Forgotten Land (Start Time: 25:33)
“Senescence” by The Greatest Hoax from Expiration Compositions (Start Time: 28:31)
“Starstuff 1” by Vangelis from Rosetta (Start Time: 30:59)
“Ocean Theme (Time For Sushi)” by Jamie Vance from Unknown (Start Time: 35:35)
“G2” by Zeos from Fairytale Pt. 3 (Start Time: 37:13)
“Rain Of Stars” by Poemme from Constellations III (Ambient Reflections – The Bright Side) (Start Time: 42:04)
“Flow” by Inchoate from If It Were Quiet (Start Time: 47:01)
“Adrift” by Quantum Collisions from Quantum Collisions (Start Time: 51:47)
“Sundrive” by Phorous from Sundrive EP (Start Time: 56:55)
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
camping under the stars volume 3 (rebirth)
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
It is time once again, dear listen, to recognize and celebrate those who grace BANDCAMP with the presence of their aural artistry. I'm continuously inspired and in awe of the amazing vibes that live and breathe on Bandcamp, searching for a home within our minds and ears.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
following the path of a dream (collaboration with cosmic caveman)
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Hello, weary space travelers. Today, we are embarking on a special journey that is manned by two cosmic pilots that are both certified dream weavers and licensed in sonic amalgamation studies. I'm blessed by the attendance of a qualified technician in the field of aural science in an effort to tweak this morsel to its optimal state of flavor with maximum mentally digestive capabilities.
Monday Aug 21, 2017
to find that place called home
Monday Aug 21, 2017
Monday Aug 21, 2017
Just recently I got to take a trip home. I was able to get my head right and fill it up with a good bit of nostalgia. I've lived the majority of my life away from where I was born (which I will always consider my home), and even though I'm still fascinated by the many ventures that I've taken (I've lived in a few different countries and have traveled extensively throughout the US), there really is no place like home.
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
mental drift vol. 2 (still drifting)
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
Saturday Jul 08, 2017
Today we will continue a journey that we began a while back, and in doing so, we will step off with the same tapestry that we ended with on that first leg of the venture. Our desire to remain in a state of fluidity is driven by the need to coexist with those factors which seem to deplete our mental and creative flow and disrupt progress and forward momentum. Let's not create the current which exists to carry us upward and onward, but rather surrender to the woven colors and enter a dreamlike state where we rise above our earthly floor. This is where we can put our obstacles in better perspective to achieve our dreams.
Sunday Jun 04, 2017
imagining your world from here
Sunday Jun 04, 2017
Sunday Jun 04, 2017
Hello, fellow cosmic dwellers, and welcome to the latest edition of Spaceman's Transmissions. This journey will require us to transcend a bit higher than our earthly floor to get a bird's eye glimpse of the celestial body that we call Mother Earth. During our travels, we'll seek to exist just above the surface of whatever turmoil and disruptions lie below our comfortable ceiling, and put into perspective all of the situations that need our attention and consideration.
Who I am, what I do, and why...
I really enjoy creating these mixes, and I choose to do this as a hobby. There’s something about taking a piece of music that I love and pushing it further as it evolves from a fertile seed into a populous and lush garden, or even a forest of sonic bliss. I really hope that my intentions of developing themes and creating deeper moments resonates with you. I will never just slap together random stuff that just doesn’t create a flow, that’s too lazy. Everything that I do must have purpose.
I used play guitar professionally, and have all my life (except for a brief period when I got sick of the music business), and I’ve travelled the world clutching my guitar while seeing (and hearing) some amazing things along the way. I lived in Germany for 10 years as a musician, and got to see so much of Europe through the eyes of a traveling musician. I have memories of sleeping on the train station benches, grasping my guitar and waiting for a way to the next gig. Despite the hunger and being surrounded by sketchy people and thinking 'this sucks', I still wouldn't trade that experience for anything. I have, along the way, made a very good living through music, and have a somewhat comfortable life now. What I play on guitar is not what I mix, not even close, so I enjoy the 'left field' aspect of mixing. Music is my hobby, and was my profession; it never gets tiring and it always was, is, and will be a big part of my life.
For the curious, I've released my own ambient compositions, which you can find at my TONEPOET artist site. The music is all free, and I'll continue making it until someone tells me to stop. And I'll probably make some more after that.
One thing, I owe a super-huge shoutout and thanks to Dave Michuda at LOW LIGHT MIXES that gave me tons of advice how to get things up and running. Super respectable guy, great music aficionado, and invaluable resource. Dave pretty much sets the standard for the rest of us. Thanks, Dave!
Turn on, tune in, sleep...
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Artist Submissions
I'm not in this to make money, or anything. My reward has been hearing some good comments here and there, making musical connections with like-minded people (the best part), and being stoked about creating my next offering. I'm also all about people sending me original music to use in mixes (I find this to be absolutely flattering).
You can read about artist submissions for my podcasts HERE.
If you want to get in contact with me for whatever, you can do so at tonepoetry(at)gmail(dot)com. I'm sure that you can figure all of that out. I'd love to hear from you.