Spaceman’s Transmissions

guest mix: halftribe

I have received an incredibly amazing mix-gift from an artist known as Halftribe. This will blow you mind in a very non-abrasive and tranquil sort of way. I'm really lucky to have been contacted by Halftribe (aka Ryan Bissett) asking to host a mix. Normally, I contact the DJ and am (luckily) always given a green light to host the mixes. I have to say, I was really happy to have received contact from Ryan to host this mix. It's not often that I get goosebumps from being taken in by such intense sets, but this one is one of the rare ones that did the trick. This one sits where I want, in the foreground, in the background, bathing in the aura of its intense harmonic vibe. Halftribe has been very busy, creating amazing mixes as well as churning out some original music (links for everything are below).
Halftribe got into electronic music long ago through way of New Order (1986 on CD and Technique on Vinyl), which opened a gateway to the rave scene in the UK during the late 80's and early 90's. It was at these raves that Halftribe gotten taken in by the post rave chill music, and his fascination for ambient music sparked an interest in exploring its history. As with many frustrated creative artists with an ear for music but without means to create, that path seemed to be expensive and inaccessible. When DAW's became available, Halftribe finally had the opportunity to begin producing deep house, techno, and (mainly) ambient and downtempo. He has released on Vent Sounds, ATRIUM DIGITAL, and ASSEMBLY FIELD. When not creating original compositions, he spends his time remixing and has been fortunate, through his links within the industry, to be asked to do a remix for Karl Hyde from UNDERWORLD for his solo album (as well as commissioned for other remix work).
In terms of mixes, Halftribe favors searching mostly undiscovered talent found on Soundcloud as well as Bandcamp, and used to do a regular mini-mix on his Soundcloud page to showcase these artists. It just so happened that one of these mixes got shared on MIXMASTER MORRIS' Facebook page, and the interest that it sparked led to a monthly mix for M:CAST RADIO which lasted 2 years. One might call if fate, that Halftribe was a huge fan of Mixmaster Morris when first getting into ambient music and own albums of his in his Irresistible Force guise. 
This year Halftribe is creating mixes for different sites, and has already had mixes up on PANAMBIENT, CIRCUMAMBIENT, SPACES FM, and Art Of Beatz. You can find Halftribe's original music on his SOUNDCLOUD page and his BANDCAMP page. To hear more of his amazing mixes, you can steer toward his WEBSITE and his MIXCLOUD page. Keep up with him at TWITTER to get updates on his aural activities.
I'm absolutely honored to be a part of Halftribe's musical quest, and hope that in some way my small part in this brings him just a bit more success. It's very inspiring to see an artist that is so very proactive, and that is without a doubt very inspiring for me! Thanks, Halftribe!
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 TRACK LISTING
 "A Morning Without Decay" by Caught In The Wake Forever (Start Time 00:00)
"Northern Silence" by Aeron (Start Time 02:00)
"I Know I've Suffered More Than Most" by Caught In The Wake Forever (Start Time 08:32)
"Glossy Amoog (Skit)" by Cass (Start Time 13:33)
"Tone Color" by Summer Behind Us (Start Time 16:00)
"The Secret Garden" by Halftribe (Start Time 19:31)
"Body Of Blue" by enh (Start Time 24:38)
"Desire Paths" by Huixtralizer (Start Time 31:31)
"Melum (Heathered Pearls Remix)" by Throwing Snow (Start Time 37:39)
"Songs Of Farewell" by Twincities (Start Time 40:54)
"Kingdom Of Lost Summers" by Snufmumriko (Start Time 42:34)

deeper space (beyond the mind’s eye)

Let's take a bit of time to delve into the inner workings of our cerebral cortex, to the place where sight becomes sound, color has flavor, and moods create life. We'll use this area of our minds to take in the sounds of this mix, and sail gently into the ether of peace and tranquility. Allow the sounds to rinse away the bad vibes and negative moments that plague you, as they are replaced with a renewed sense of creativity, clarity, and focus.
As I come home from a long 32 day tour of playing music and a lot of traveling, it is nice to have my first day blessed with amazingly sunny and warm weather (after being in states like Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and so on....). I'm greeted by birds singing outside, and the smell of the fresh sunshine-laden earth. Nothing can be better than that, and the sense of peace and joy is reflected in this mix that I present to you. While I did buy quite a bit of new music on tour, I decided to create something from what's been on my secret mixtape rather than use my new morsels (which are being saved for the next mix). It took me quite a bit of time to fully realize and bring into fruition what I've put together here, and I really hope that you like it.
Take in the sounds, let them surround you and open the gates of creativity within your cerebral space. As you ears, mind, and soul become caressed with sonic release, feel free to allow the warm blanket of sound transform your vessel into a vehicle of positive vibe that emanates infectious energy, ebbing and flowing onward and forward.
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TRACK LISTING
“Boats” by Tonepoet from Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“Light Trails Across The Night Sky” by Bing Satellites from Twilight Sessions Volume 4 (Start Time: 00:37)
“After The Wind” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 05:33)
“Light House” by Helios from Unomia (Start Time: 09:27)
“Art Room” by Anisform from Unknown (Start Time: 11:37)
“Dust (The Pigment Of Your Imagination Mix)” by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Start Time: 15:30)
“Cellar Door” by Michael Andrews from Donnie Darko Soundtrack (Start Time: 18:57)
“Adult” by John Foxx & Harold Budd from Translucence (Start Time: 19:41)
“And So To Sleep, My Little Ones” by Robin Guthrie from Fortune (Start Time: 22:27)
“Beacon (Excerpt)” by Seti from Ambient Intermix (Start Time: 24:54)
“Choral” by Mountains from Choral (Start Time: 30:13)
“Hydantol” by Ken Ikeda from Tzuki (Moon) (Start Time: 42:45)
“Invisible Landscape Part 7” by Peter Namlook & Tetsu Inoue from Unknown (Start Time: 47:30)
“The Straits Of Madigann (Excerpt)” by Jonn Serrie from And The Stars Go With You (Start Time: 52:08)
“Wake (Epilogue Edit)” by Sync24 from Comfortable Void (Start Time: 57:25)

guest mix: junkyard angel (the black star transmissions)

It goes without saying that I'm a huge fan and follower of Paul Simmonds aka Junkyard Angel. Every time I find out that he's posted a new mix, I have to play WAY ahead to prepare the uninterrupted space in which to take in the flow of his vision. If I'm bothered in the least bit during one of his mixes, it upsets the life cycle of his mix and takes me back to square one. That's not cool. But when I do finally settle down to take it all in, he puts me in a time machine where time has stood still for the entire listening session. Voodoo? Maybe.
For the listening pleasure of those that seek an aural journey, I was blessed by JA to host this mix. Within the first few minutes, I hear many familiar sounds that are twisted, cut, and reassembled into his latest cinematic concoction entitled The Black Star Transmission.
I could go on and on further and further about how this is an amazing mix, but with JA I really don't need to. His mixes speak for themselves. And by speaking I mean shouting from mountaintops. More of the joy of hearing his mixes is sharing his mixes. That's where I come in.
Thanks, JA, for letting me be a part of supporting your amazing creative vision in crafting mixes.
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TRACK LISTING
Black Star Overture - Junkyard Angel
C-Deck - Sleep Research Facility
Waiting For The World To Begin - Anthony Paul Kirby & Tomas Weiss
Enshrine Exit - 36
Sleep - Jonson
14.05 - D R
Universe Cubensis Continuum - Ishqamatics
N3122 - Sleep Cycles
The Two Great Lights - Talvihorros
Closer - Motion Sickness Of Time Travel
Untitled 2 - Keith Barry
Receiver - Ahnnu
Untitled 1 - Selaxon Lutberg
Oidhche - Dalglish
Fusion - Ocoeur
Memory Print Boutique - Eluvium
Stars And Mash - Junkyard Angel

i hear the colors

Fresh and hot off the presses comes tasty new sounds for the mental space travelers that need some colorful and harmonically charged transitions and segues for their life's soundtrack. For this mix, I found a way to put together a lot of things that have been really getting my attention lately. I also worked with getting some samples from the Freesound site (that I've used on various original projects). 
There are many things throughout the day that we hear and take for granted. The many sounds that we hear provide our day with color, experiences, moments, and memory. We are influenced by what we hear our whole lives, whether it's music, communication, sounds, or what-have-you. The music here represents to the beautiful colors that I've managed to be fortunate enough to have taken in within the last few months. I'm gifting this aural experience to you, the listener.
Take in the colors of this mix. Use this to transition you from the cold and unforgiving grey of Winter to the lush and welcoming green of Spring. Allow these sonic colors prepare your mind and soul for an enlightening journey to the ether of solitude and imagination.
Shameless promotion time: there is a track from me that I composed with a single guitar string (pitch shifted and layered) as the last track (I Wish That You Would Breathe Life Into Me). It will be on my upcoming release entitled 'Headspace'. Release date as of now is unknown, but within a few weeks hopefully.
I won't be able to post another mix for a little bit, as I'll be going on tour for about a month in the US, with a possible trip overseas for another month of touring (yet to be seen and solidified). I have some collaborations lined up with a few people, both mixes and original ideas that have been discussed, and I am really looking forward to bringing some great music to Spaceman's Transmissions. 
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TRACK LISTING
"This Gentle Hearts Like Shot Birds Fallen" by A Silver Mt. Zion from Born Under Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upward (Start Time: 00:00)
"Nothing It Can" by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 05:43)
"Indian Summer" by Jónsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 10:08)
"God Send Us A Signal" by Hammock from Raising Your Voice Trying To Stop An Echo (Start Time: 18:58)
"King Midas In Reverse" by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 23:12)
"Terra" by Dreamhub from Moments In Space (Start Time: 28:25)
"Emancipation" by Helios from Eingya (Start Time: 36:29)
"Fog" by Coppice Halifax from Inland By Night (Start Time: 38:50)
"Beginning" by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 43:39)
"Confessions" by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby (Start Time: 46:10)
"Subterranean River" by Rudy Adrian from Desert Realms (Start Time: 48:42)
"I Wish That You Would Breathe Life Into Me" by Tonepoet (me!) from Headspace (Start Time: 54:54)

guest mix: mote (second view)

Every so often I run across something that has me completely frozen, hanging on in anticipation of the next transition and trying to find the seams within the mixes. There are certain DJ's that seem to be able to take a very gigantic musical mixing pot, fill it up with the most diverse sounds and moods, and create a sonic template within a universe of emotion. Mote is one such individual. He has, to me, the same kind of twisted flair that attracts me to such DJ's like SILAS and FACTION. They just hear things differently and are able to draw upon such a large and diverse library that would seem intimidating to most, and I enjoy the sonic adventure that they weave when they throw caution to the wind. If these guys were cats, I would spend all day marveling how they land on their feet from whatever distance or direction.
Mote is based in Belgrade, Serbia. His mixes consist of deep atmospheres, laced with the laid back minimal warmth of electronic and organic sounds spiced with a wide range of field recordings and movie samples. Listening to his mixes are like watching movies unfold, and his musical guidance is creating the moods that travel in the same manner. I asked him to tell me about the method behind his madness. He provided me with this:
"I don't know how music actually works, but I'm sure that what it represents is a separate, totally autonomous reality where we can reward ourselves with incredible experiences. I like watching movies, but sometimes I only listen to them; the music, the sounds, the words. In mixing I do the opposite, trying to evoke images and movement, even dramaturgy through my audible experiences. Coming from Belgrade, Serbia where partying is a lifestyle, having slow meditative moments with music is a good thing."
So for download (and streaming) I bring to you a really incredible cinematic mix created by Mote. Part space music, part ambient, with elements of soundtrack based intensity. This one will make the bike riding playlist for me when it's time to do some trekking. I'm still finding new sounds in this every time I listen to it. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
0:00 - 'Transmission/Intermission' by Carbon Based Lifeforms
03:46 - 'Suspicious' by M. Ostermeier
06:27 - 'Me And G' by Yuki Marata
12:55 - 'Pink And Golden Billows' by Brambles
15:26 - 'Mistletoe Lane' by Clem Leek
21:43 - 'Conversations' by ASC
27:10 - 'Egg (Plane a Rium Session)' by Yellow
34:07 - 'Light A Lantern On The Water' by Rothko
34:57 - 'REM Sleep' by Rothko
37:59 - 'Deleted Scene II' by Synth Sense
44:21 - 'Like That Of The Sky' by Codona
49:53 - 'Surface Of Your Skin' by Offthesky
54:50 - 'Escape Kit' by Juxta Phona & Offthesky
62:22 - 'Mass Transit Railway' by Monolake
69:25 - 'Moby's Night Out' by Ernst Reijseger

camping under the stars

I've been into the BANDCAMP site for a relatively short while now, and I have to give the site a lot of credit if helping me find some great independent artists. Bandcamp is very instrumental in giving these artists a place to market their original music, and this has become a very valuable asset to those that praise independent musicians (that's me!). The creation of the DIY musician as producer/label/market is a product borne of the music industry's greed, and that benefits us in that we are awarded creations that the music industry would rather ignore. Their loss, our gain......
I've created this amalgamation from artists' music who I've gotten from Bandcamp (one caveat; the Phillip Wilkerson tune I got from Earth Mantra), and their sounds speak loud volumes. This is no means a complete list, just a current list of what I've found so far that has appealed to me. Trust me, I have not even heard a fraction of the unreal music that can be found there. It's quite the event to check back often and see beautiful sounds piling up in the queue. There are certain things that stick out for some reason to me and that comprises what's here. This mix, to me, was one of my favorites to make, as I'm standing on the shoulders of those who have created some masterpieces that really move me. Truly inspiring.You can view my ever so humble collection at https://bandcamp.com/tonepoet. If there is just one a way to show support for independent artists, this is definitely it. You can get so much music for free, but supporting them is not only karma (as well as added to your collection so that listeners can see those artists you feel strongly about) but also very inspiring for the artists to create more. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
"Trapped Between The Earth And The Stars" by BAOBAB from …With No End In Sight – A Wood Thrush Compilation (Start Time: 0:00)
"Tumblatlas" by YLOWKNFE from = (Start Time: 01:40)
"Starlight" by RUDY ADRIAN from Desert Realms (Start Time: 07:02)
"Low Earth Orbit" by GRAINS OF SOUND from Sine Language Vol 3 Under (Start Time: 15:24)
"Messier82" by DREAMHUB from Moments In Space (Start Time: 22:31)
"Prelude To Mind Control" by TONEPOET from So Gently We Go (Start Time: 26:03)
"Equations" by Phillip Wilkerson from The Way Home (Start Time: 34:30)
"Places Between" by RHIAN SHEEHAN from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 38:27)
"A Cabin" by BUBBLE from + (Start Time: 42:32)
"The Way In To The Way Out (In Mix) (Excerpt)" by GRAINS OF SOUND from Sine Language Vol 2 Down (Start Time: 48:19)
"Elision" by NEED A NAME from 2013 Collection (Start Time: 54:33)
"Antler (Reprise)" by YLOWKNFE from = (Start Time: 57:52) 

guest mix: jon lloyd (another day drifts away)

I've been a regular follower of Jon Lloyd on Mixcloud, getting turned on by (of all things) his mix LIVED IN BARS which is a great outing. His mix THE TEXTURE OF SOUND is another that I highly recommend (you can see my comments on the mix). Jon's a consummate listener of all kinds of music, and shares his thoughts about what really vibes him when he hears it. He's managing to create mixes from whatever draws him in next, and isn't limited to a certain genre or flavor-of-the-month in favor of his own interest or intuition. I enjoy the comments that he leaves (not only for myself, but for others) as it's always evident that he dug way deep into the particular piece to really have the music exist firmly within himself. Inspirational, to say the least. I asked him if I could host a mix, and he obliged (much thanks, man!). For this particular episode, I bring you a different sort of mix that compiles a very good feeling array of positive vibe entitled Another Day Drifts Away. This is not a mix for the sleepers (sorry!), but for the active listening participants. For me, this mix is essential headphone listening that provided me with a very good spiritual lift. While it's not so much ambient, it is an offering that gets your head right and puts you in a better place. If music were medicine (and not just therapy), Jon just filled our prescription correctly.
I asked Jon to shed some light on the how and why. Here's what he had to say:
"I've been making mixes since I could press the 'record' button. First on cassette, then on CD, and more recently for Mixcloud. A few years ago I became obsessed with making the perfect 'sleep mix', and would only be satisfied once I knew for a fact that I'd fallen asleep each night before hearing the final track. Like tonepoet perhaps, 'I'd like to teach the world to sleep'.
This mix isn't a sleep mix, more a comptemplative 'end-of-day' collection. I created it for New Year's Day 2014 and just about managed to finish it that day. I think the track by This Mortal Coil is my favourite on there; amazing lyrics, and music surging with emotion, nostalgia, a tinge of sadness but also hope. The first track, though, is also a bit of a killer. I once saw Michael Brook play in a church and it was amazing. His effects pedal 'wall' almost reached the ceiling. An incredible sound. Thanks very much to tonepoet for hosting this mix. I really have gained a lot of inspiration from his mixes and continue to do so (**thanks, bro, sniff sniff**)."
And so I bring you an enlightening amalgamation of really great music to lift us up. The first sunny, bright, warm day will definitely have this written all over it, but I encourage you to allow it to bring you out of the winter doldrums as well. Jon urges you to visit the amazing art of JEANNIE LYNN PASKE'S OBSOLETE WORLD. He has used a couple of the artist's images for his mix and they are the perfect match for his themes. Pay a visit and show the love. Check out more mixes from the diverse ears of JON LLOYD. Again, thanks, Jon!! Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
0:00 - 'Baramund' by Michael Brook
02:09 - 'The Yellow Hammer' by Tim & Sam's Band
06:24 - 'Undone' by Message To Bears
09:01 - 'Fiction' by Belle & Sebastian
11:28 - 'Fragile, Do Not Drop' by Podington Bear
15:40 - 'Passing By' by Ulrich Schnauss
22:05 - 'Celebration' by Manual
30:44 - 'Metamorphis' by Trentemoller
32:45 - 'Dawn' by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
33:52 - 'Sit In Silent Thought' by Rothko
39:00 - 'My Father' by This Mortal Coil
44:35 - 'A Snowflake' by Peter Broderick
48:00 - 'The Names Of Those Never Here' by Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd
51:45 - 'Autumn Music II' by Max Richter
55:32 - 'Verdi Cries' by 10,000 Maniacs
59:48 - 'Happy Accidents' by Vessels
64:24 - 'Mr. Tom' by Patrick Watson
67:00 - 'Let's Be Still' by Yo La Tengo
77:45 - 'Ritual' by North Atlantic Oscillation

guest mix: sofamixes (winter wanderland)

For this episode of Spaceman's Transmissions, I'm proud to present the appropriately named Sofamixes. I was given this (upon request, natch) quite a long time ago, and have let its beauty saturate my mind upon many occasions. Well, now that we've had quite a bit of snow in Maryland and having spent the last few hours outside making snowballs and running around with the kids, I came in to thaw out with some hot chocolate, a hot potato, and this mix. Got to say, I'm having a very difficult time trying to figure out the best part of getting warm. I'm guessing the music. As I stare out the window at the snow outside on this graciously clear (but cold!) day, this mix is providing the perfect backdrop to my current mental state.
Sofamixes hails to us from Ghent, Belgium, and hosts some very eclectic and interesting mixes. Even a FRANK ZAPPA MIX, how cool is that (I love Zappa). Sofamixes has been quite busy with another Mixcloud profile under the name OSCAR LOMAN, supplying us with old-time mixes that feature some of the best artwork that I've seen. Be sure to get a pleasant earful from both mix profiles, and for those inclined for a second Winter Wanderland mix, it can be found HERE. Allow this mix to warm your soul in the frigid winter months, and let it's peaceful intent provide you an aural blanket that thaws your mind and body.
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sight becomes sound

It's pretty obvious that one thing that attracts us to music is that it's a marker for events in our lives. How many times have we heard a song from the past and been transported the that particular time and place that brands a moment to the music? There's no better way to recreate the sense of experiences than from music that surrounds particular events, so that we can recall and relive these special periods again and again. And film makers know this. They create the anxiety, elation, pride, and so on that envelopes character's actions.
With this offering, I've chosen to create a mix of offerings from films. A lot of times, I'll really tune into the music in a film, and make it a point to search the music out. I have a lot of soundtracks, and I do listen to them quite often. I didn't put a lot of things on this that I would have liked, as I tried to stick with a particular format. Some of my favorites soundtracks that didn't make the cut are Devdas, Purple Rain (I have every Prince album!), The Truth About Charlie, Sprout, Oceans Eleven or Twelve, A.I., A Beautiful Mind, Amelie, Hair, etc., and so on. I purposely tried to steer clear (as well as I could) from the very dark and orchestral heavy soundtrack music that exists more prominently, and chose pieces that ebbed and flowed with organic transitions.
I hope that you like this mix. Popcorn is optional. Throughout your life, when you hear a sound or song that inspires you, let inspiration become moment specific. No one has the same life soundtrack as you do. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
00:00 - 'Dream March' by Brian Tyler from Six String Samurai Soundtrack
00:52 - 'Transmissions' from Ben Lovett From The Signal Soundtrack
05:16 - 'El Greco' by Vangelis from El Greco
15:03 - 'Numbers' by Jamin Wynans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack
16:19 - 'Love On A Real Train (Risky Business)' by Tangerine Dream from Risky Business
20:02 - 'Locker Room 1 (Dialogue)' from Napoleon Dynamite
20:17 - 'Old Souls' by Hans Zimmer from Inception Soundtrack
25:50 - 'Structure & Discipline' from Thomas Newman from American Beauty Soundtrack
28:50 - 'Goodbye' by Kevin Shields from Lost In Translation Soundtrack
31:08 - 'Monsters In The Field' by Jamin Wynans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack
32:20 - 'One Million Dollars' by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby Soundtrack
34:13 - 'Wall Of Breath' by Peter Gabriel from The Last Temptation Of Christ Soundtrack
36:18 - 'Alternate Ending Montage' by John Swihart from Napoleon Dynamite Soundtrack
38:47 - 'Sometimes It Snows In April' by Prince from Parade
45:30 - 'River Of Collections' by Paul Cantelon from Everything Is Illuminated Soundtrack
47:21 - 'I Wanna Hold Your Hand (Excerpt)' by Buck Sanders & Marco Beltrami from Warm Bodies (Original Motion Picture Score)
48:55 - 'A Sense Of Home' by Peter Gabriel from Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence Soundtrack
50:49 - 'The Tower' by Marcelo Zarvos from Sin Nombre
52:14 - 'Spotkanie Z Matka' by Vangelis from Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary
56:59 - 'Aningaaq' by Steven Price from Gravity

guest mix: silas (breathwork)

Welcome to another episode of Spaceman's Transmissions with a requested mix from Silas. I've had the extreme fortune of letting this mix permeate my mind for quite some time now and have picked up on the subtle nuances that flow between sections (although there are realistically no 'sections'; the whole mix is a consistent journey of seamless flow). What we are presented with is a rich wealth of soundscapes, moods, and colors that are contemplative and cerebral. As much as I think most ambient mixes can be a passage into the subconscious depths of slumber, this mix is one that must be taken in while fully attentive of its intensity and directional flow. If Pink Floyd did an ambient-ish concept album, it would sound like this. 
Silas has managed to define, establish, and destroy the fine boundaries of music that encompass ambient elements, and has created cinematic brain food. He's rewritten ambient structure in his own majestic style, and weaved such an amazing tapestry balancing depth with sound. His use of darker themes and degraded colors meld with vinyl flavors. When a presentation like this comes along, I can't help but feel as though it's a very long time in the making (edit: I was told it was 5 or 6 months in the making, ouch!). It definitely makes it difficult to keep up with the imaginative minds of mix gurus like Silas. Much repeated listenings on this to be had, for sure.
Silas was initially inspired by Detroit techno (the disputed birthplace) and electronic music to develop his mixing obsession in 1998 while residing in Somerset. Beginning with artists from such labels as NINJATUNE, MO WAX, and WARP, Silas' tastes evolved to include artists like The Future Sounds Of London and Boards Of Canada (I have everything from them). Eventually, Silas moved to Bristol to dig on the scene while DJ'ing and started discover and taking more atmospheric soundscapes of artists like Aphex Twin, Helios, and Jon Hopkins. Eventually, the sounds of The Cinematic Orchestra (one of my top five), Mogwai, and Sigur Ros (again, my top five) began spark his creative mind to explore that side of his mixing palette, and he created NORTH STREET. With the snowball rolling, he began to create mixes with sounds of his cherished sonic past along with current favorites like Burial, Mogwai, To The Future, Wisp, and Sigur Ros.
Breathwork is a culmination of classical, electronic, field recordings, ambient, dark/light elements, and film scores (which Silas finds very inspirational). Stripped down piano passages are also an obsession of his, and you'll hear appropriately placed flourishes of this throughout the mix. Although there are 31 tracks listed, the number is actually around 45 or so. It all came down to getting good transitions, and realizing the concept perfectly constructed in his head (read the last sentence of the first paragraph again). This all started out as a mix that was supposed to be for personal use only, and through encouragement from a few close friends (who were loaned mix), we are blessed with an unreal journey of deep and consistent themes within a blissful aural experience. It goes without saying, but this is Silas' favorite mix thus far.
So, now that I'm shutting my trap, I'll let the music do the talking. Silas, in my opinion, is obviously proven to have a meticulous ear and mind for dreaming such an epic sonic journey. I'm really blown away to have been given the chance to share this, and I'm looking forward to the new year with many more carefully crafted offerings. Thank, Silas!
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TRACK LISTING
This Messiah Needs Watching - Mogwai
Ekki Múkk - Sigur Ros
Even Today - Helios
Sileo - Rhian Sheehan
Nanu 2 - Aphex Twin
First Watch - King Creosote & Jon Hopkins
Lullaby Machine - Rhian Sheehan
Straumnes - Sigur Ros
Modern Driveway(Jon Hopkins Remix)/Minnesota WI - Luke Abbott/Bon Iver
Reprise/Gemini/Collapse/Telepath - This Will Destroy You/ Boards Of Canada
Forgive - Burial
Symbol 3.3 - Sam KDC
Eg Anda - Sigur Ros
Unknown - Unknown
In Everything Was Given - Helios
The Haunted Ocean 1 - Max Richter
The Wider Sun - Jon Hopkins
Stolen Child - Volor Flex
Brennisteinn - Sigur Ros
Abandon Window - Jon Hopkins
Sundown - Boards of Canada
Recognition - Synkro
Background/Four Walls/Be True(Burial Remix)/Loner/Shell Of Light - Bering Strait/Massive Attack vs. Burial/Burial/Commix
The Wind Sings - Goldmund
Green Withins Brook - Richard Skelton
Remaindered/I Miss You - Richard Skelton/Synkro
First Dream Called Ocean/Photosynthesis - Helios/The Future Sound of London
Martin David - Matteo Zingales
Immunity - Jon Hopkins
Varúð - Sigur Ros
Are You Listening, Clark? - Hans Zimmer

guest mix: junkyard angel (dusk light shadows [+BONUS])

I've been holding on to this little gem for a little while, and it's been getting a good bit of rotation on the playlist for two obvious reason: 1) it's Junkyard Angel, and 2) it's bloody great! I've been so very fortunate to have received an exclusive mix gifted to me by Mr. Junkyard Angel. I present you with Dusk Light Shadows. He meant only to share it with me privately, but how can this not be heard by anyone and everyone? 
Along with this exclusive mix, I'm also bringing you Waiting For The Rain (link below) which he hosted on Mixcloud and I found to be so very mood enhancing. For some reason, when he creates a mix, I live inside the music. Waiting For The Rain sets a particular mood, and its meaning to exist is warranted by its sublime beauty, intensity, and carefully executed (as well as flawlessly delivered) theme.
Junkyard Angel is one of the more underrated ambient mix creators around, and I'm so blown away by his ear to capture and mold soundscapes to reflect his deep appreciation for all things musical. His mixes never seem disjointed or uncomfortable. He sets the flow, opens the bright box of fear and elation, and stirs them in a musical pot of equal parts wonderment and intensity. Once again, I'm very envious of his drawing of different textures within this mix. And that's a good thing. These mixes have all the elements that I favor: dark and light, and tons of dynamic contrast, while keeping the focus on the melodic beauty at the core. Every time he creates a mix, the bar is raised. Guilty confession time: I've been trying to figure out what it is that attracts me to his mixes so that I could incorporate that element into my own (talk about hero worship!!). It's getting increasingly difficult to even match his mixes, and I appreciate his inspiringly melodic morsels!
If I have one wish, and it's a very small one, it's that Junkyard Angel keeps blessing us with great mixes. Fantastic session, my friend! Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
00:00 - "POS" by Astral & Shit from Ad Deum
16:59 - "Epiphany" by Mathias Grassow from Dagaz
31:01 - "Jour et Nuit" by Christopher Bissonnette from In Between Words
36:10 - "Orchids 4" by David Tagg from Fundamentals Of Orchid Biology
42:08 - "Free Flying" by Faryus from Lucid Dreams
48:12 - "Mind Mapping" by Grit from Expanse
49:42 - "[untitled] Suddenly Silence Burst My Eardrums" by Seconds In Formaldehyde
61:01 - "This Vale Of Tears" by Desiderii Marginis from The Ever Green Tree
[LISTEN TO WAITING FOR THE RAIN]

(slowly drifting) light years away

While reviewing some new music, I came across the song Stillpoint by Hammock. I was so overwhelmed with its deep, hypnotic swirl and realized that there was no way I couldn't put it in this mix. I was supposed to be doing a final project for an Organizational Communications class, but now I'm sidetracked with putting this out there. How unfortunate. No, not really (actually finished the class, did quite well in it BTW).
After hearing Still Point, I came up with title immediately. I'm truly inspired right now. And I've created a mix that will take your mind on a peaceful, uplifting, and enlightening journey to the ether of your mind. This mix is multi-purpose: you can sleep to it, you can definitely stay awake to it and have your mind blown, or you can choose a state in between the two. I've carefully mixed and mashed up some very tasty ingredients for your mental departure to the deep corners of solitude and escape.
Please feel free to lighten the grip of your mind's gravity. We'll return after a bit. But for now, let go, and bathe yourself in the sweet air of aural colors. As these colors caress your thoughts, your sense of being and awareness will stabilize into a state of solace. Reflect on the beauty of your past memories, and project into the grasp of your future goals. Whatever might be burdening your thoughts, you have my permission to let that go for a bit while we take this journey.
An unending thanks to Andrew Hoffman for giving this mix some radio airplay at WRFI.ORG. Andrew's radio broadcasts add such a special nostalgic feel of yesteryear that I miss, but with music that I really want to hear without any commercials (the way radio should be). So very happy!
I hope you enjoy our epic flight, and that you repeat the adventure in any way that you can. Support the artists, and keep dreaming. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
00:00 - "Talking And Bells" by Tonepoet from Communicate EP (Rusted Sun Collective)
00:44 - "First Dream Called Ocean" by Helios from Eingya
04:08 - "Valtari" by Sigur Ros from Valtari
11:51 - "#21 (Lichen)" by Aphex Twin from Selected Ambient Works Volume 2 (Vinyl Version)
15:18 - "In Abandoned Places (Excerpt)" by Raison D'Etre from Requiem For Abandoned Souls
21:12 - "Stillpoint (Excerpt)" by Hammock from The Sleepover Series Volume 1 (Remastered)
26:54 - "Only The Dead Can Be Forgiven" by Ben Lovett from The Last Lullaby
29:40 - "Boon" by Bubble from Features Of Spheres
36:30 - "Sucof Ni Enots" by Kwajbasket from Aftrthghts
39:41 - "System" by Carbon Based Lifeforms from Twentythree
46:57 - "Eyes Closed (For Rube)" by Olan Mill from Paths
49:35 - "Atlas Song" by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps
56:20 - "Talking And Bells II" by Tonepoet from Communicate EP (Rusted Sun Collective)

guest mix: the silent project (tumultes)

Welcome to another edition of Spaceman's Transmissions with the sublime beauty of Tumultes, a really peaceful (and requested) mix from The Silent Project I've been wearing this mix out a lot lately. It's spinning at the house, it receives play in the car, and gets regular rotation on the media player. Most importantly, it lives comfortably on the phone, which is reserved for extra amazing sonic pleasures. If I could eat this mix, I would. Trust me, I'm trying to figure out a way!
The Silent Project is a sonic architect that hails from Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe; city that resembles New Orleans in many ways. The cultures and lifestyles of the two cities are quite similar, and the history is shared (I'll have to read up on that a bit, as I've spent some hazy weeks in New Orleans). Despite living in the city, Greg spends a good amount of time in the nature, and that tunes his ear for making such deep masterpieces. He's always looking for the beauty and elegance in the world through way of music (minimalistic forms such as post-rock, or neo-classical), literature (Dostoyevsky), sports (like surfing, very cool), and science and this is reflected in his outlook for the mixes that he creates, and his time as a fundamental researcher for mathematics explains his interest in abstraction. This all culminates in his broad reception of sources for enhancing his life through music. And while he doesn't have a favorite artist that he gravitates towards, he definitely seems to favor labels such as Mille Plateaux (the first period), Warp, Kranky, Type, Touch, and Raster-Noton.
The Silent Project spent some years as a DJ/composer under the name UssF, mainly spinning minimal techno and minimal house (although away from the boards, the preferred listening music of his choice was ambient and electronica). When he had the chance to move abroad and travel, he decided that it was high time to quit the techno scene and focus on what would become The Silent Project. Glad he did, as we are rewarded with rich sonic outings such as what I'm presenting here to you.
There are so many wonderful woven textures within. You will find immense depth within the selections, and be rewarded with great peace. I'm absolutely sure that you will enjoy this session and be taken in by the same peacefulness that possesses The Silent Project when he mentally mixed his aural delights within the grip of Mother Nature. Peace.
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above, beyond

Welcome to another episode of Spaceman's Transmissions. For this venture, we will set your thought-spacepod up nicely for your cosmic exploration. Delve into your innermost mind capsule for a bit, clear out the thought obstacles that hinder you, and project into a state of enduring peace. This mix is optimized for absolute relaxation and can be used in a number of ways. Mostly, it is to be used for sailing past the clouds, beyond the exosphere, and into the deep void. Using starlight as a beacon is permitted. However, do not be distracted by unnecessary influences such as random useless thoughts of anything but your creative flow. As you drift among the cosmos, reflect upon the beauty that life offers, and celebrate that. Upon reentry, your focus will be calibrated and thoughts will be aligned with purpose and motivation.
I purposely tried to mix it up with many diverse styles of music. A bit of ambient, a dash of shoegaze, and a smattering of ethnic colors. For me, and hopefully for you, it kept things a bit interesting. I've got some great guest mixes lined up, and this mix was inspired by those around me that are creating some amazing things.Support the artists. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
0:00 - "Overture" by Vangelis from Mythodea
02:05 - "Sun Tracer Part 1" by Phillip Wilkerson from Sun Tracer
08:10 - "A World Beneath The World (Excerpt)" by Labrathisattva from The View From Down Here
17:07 - "Skies" by Dave Preston from Soundtrack For Motion
19:29 -  "Sun Shines Through" by Gopal from Depth Of My Heart
24:43 - "One Path Revealed (Excerpt)" by Paul Avgerinos from Balancing Spheres
29:21 - "Adrift In Peace" by Phillip Wilkerson from Sun Tracer
34:55 - "Launch Approval" by Vangelis from Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary Edition
36:49 - "Fading Away" by Vangelis from Blade Runner Trilogy: 25th Anniversary Edition
39:31 - "Sun Tracer Part 2" by Phillip Wilkerson from Sun Tracer
41:51 - "Looking At The Sky" by I’ve Lost from Futuresequence: Sequence 4
47:51 - "Giant Leap" by Valdi Sabev from Impressions Volume 1
50:01 - "Toto, I’ve Got A Feeling We’re Not In Kansas Anymore" by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding
54:37 - "Glittering" by Stellardrone from Seagull Overseas And Stellardrone

guest mix: akrrrs (sequential dream)

So far, I've been absolutely blessed with receiving and reviewing all the of the mixes that I've requested to host. Almost all of what I've gotten have been posted in some manner already, I just do my best to help them get 'out there' any way that I can, because I believe that such incredible mood altering expressions need a bigger outlet. This time, I was afforded with an absolutely new song, and allowed to upload it to Mixcloud, and post it here. Way stoked about this!
For this posting, I bring you akrrrs, who is a fairly recent discovery of mine that has caught my attention through his Dream Sequence series. I've downloaded quite a lot of them and I've had some serious tranquil moments while taking in the deep, soothing sounds that encompass my ears and mind. The music that I've been fortunate to have gathered has prompted me to make a special bedtime playlist which I absolutely cherish. He seems to have an incredible library of consistently great music, and creates such beautiful soundscapes with them. His mixes consistently take me to a horizon upon the outer reaches of the mental solar system, and set me down gently in complete solitude. Not only does akrrrs create such masterful mixes, his artwork for his mixes are absolutely unrivaled and express the beauty of the mixes on the visual front. After taking in his mixes, your mind will be clear, your stamina increased (post-nap). You'll also notice an increase in mental energy, logic and reasoning, and clarity. And libido. No, I'm not kidding, it's science, and totally proven, I think. Uh, trust me...
akrrrs hails to us from the northeastern part of England, and has spent his 'formative' years in Leeds and Manchester. Although he began as a DJ spinning techno and jungle beats in the early 90's, ambient has always been a big part of his musical love (you can still hear small flourishes of older artists like Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, and Global Communication [one of my favorites] in his mixes). He initially started making more ambient-based mixes to soothe his pregnant wife (good medicine, my friend!), and later found that making more beatless mixes didn't disturb his kids. Something about two birds with one stone here. I've named his special presentation mix 'SEQUENTIAL DREAM' in honor of what he's done so far.
akrrrs, thank you so much for allowing me to post your music and help bring it to those who would have otherwise not had a chance to hear it. In my opinion, your mixes are some of the best, and I look forward to hearing new ones all the time. I guarantee the listener a peaceful, and extremely pleasant listening experience. Peace.
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TRACK LISTING
Günter Schlienz – Watermarked Memories
Samantha Glass – Movement 3
Four Tet – Unicorn
White Poppy – Drifters Gold
Pausal –Bottom-Up Pause
Esmerine – Hayale Dalmak
Bulgarian State Radio & Television Femal Vocal Choir – Poleganala e Todora
Matthew Robert Cooper – Miniature 9
Machinedrum – Vizion
Lorn – My Device
Steve Hauschildt – By Buildings
Panabrite – Moonpool
Joseph Lawrence Quimby Jr. – Preform Perform
Felix K – Flower Of Hope
Lorn – Sega Sunset

guest mix: faction (POD ): 101)

For this guest mix, I bring you one of the most diverse mixes that I've had the pleasure in hosting. I was contacted by FACTION not to long ago about hosting a mix. I gladly gave his mix POD ): 101 a listen and was not quite ready to be so completely blown away like I was! It's really a very rare treat to find someone whose ears and mind are so big that they create an epic like this with so many elements, colors, moods, transitions, and dynamics in one sitting. It's mind boggling how many different songs (38!) are in the ingredients list, but it comes off like a really deep concept album more so than a mix. Listening to this, you easily get the sense that Faction just hears things differently. Everyone who creates mixes manages to pull things together and try to create their own voice with what's available. Faction is speaking in tongues.
As I've mentioned before, I host what I wish that I had created, and POD ): 101 is absolutely no exception. I will have to say that this is not mix that you'll use to sleep to, but rather one that demands your undivided attention; you don't want to miss a single mood that gets thrown your way. I haven't yet been able to find another mix that so effortlessly and honestly weaves such deep ambient sounds together with pulsating dub and trippy commentary, and make it so organic. In my opinion, it would be a welcome challenge for anyone to live up to the high standard that Faction has set. If there's one mix that has deservedly made it to my sacred bike ride playlist, it's this one. Use this for your commutes, as background and foreground, and be ready to have your mind blown. Thanks, Faction for letting the world dig in on your unbelievable creation. I'm truly honored that you allowed me the opportunity in having a part in getting this out there. You can follow Faction at his MIXCLOUD page, and his SOUNDCLOUD page. Enjoy!
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TRACK LISTING
An Intro (Great Dictator Speech) - Owsey
Trees Of Evening - Manual & Syntaks
Stokes Croft 5AM - Bass Clef
A Conversation at Sea - Nacht Plank
Passage - NQ
Altibzz - Autechre
Cyan Sept IV - NQ
Via Three Alone Phone - Offthesky/Juxta Phona
Hugo II - Murcof
Variation Cybernétique: Rhythmic Pataphysic - (Part I) - DJ Spooky
When Only Sand Remains - Kaya Project
Breathwork - Coleco
The Cold In You - Phaeleh
One Blood, One Source (Distance Remix) - Pinch/Rudey Lee
Music For Adults - I'm Not A Gun
Metamorphis - Original mix - Trentemoller
Void 2 - Lorn
Untitled - Phonem
2 - H1009 - Herrmann & Kleine
Unknown - Unknown
Tigris - Phonem
Chocolate Skull - Squonjax
Hopeless Emptiness - Thomas Newman
Nazar Shaam - Hector Zazou
New Old Land - Gustavo Santaolalla
Locust songs - Blue Mar Ten
Suffer - Glen Porter
Soon Enough - Yppah
Warm Circuits - Manual
031221 (Theme For A Wordless Moment) - Blamstrain
Howl - Jónsi & Alex
Apex Twin - Apex twin
Resignacion - Murcof
Stranger Smiled At Me - Vector Lovers
Cendre - Fennesz/Ryuichi Sakamoto
Zitadelle - Studio Pankow
I See My Mother - Poliça
Brother - Tycho