Spaceman’s Transmissions

music for the mind

The selections in this mix are for the thinkers. There are pulses within to keep you mind sustaining powerful thoughts, and to fuel creative juices. I've picked from some of my favorite 'electronica' based musicians, and still kept it extremely chill. Don't be startled at the new harmonic progressions that are presented, but rather enjoy them as a sweet aural embrace. In this mix you will find new understanding, melodic convergence, awareness of self, and an overall stimulating of the other senses. Use wisely, and as always, support the artists. 
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TRACK LISTING
“Sherbet Head” by Boards Of Canada from Campfire Headphase (Warp Records), Released October 18, 2005 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Remembrance (Fires Remix)” by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Six Degrees), Released February 28, 2006 (Start Time: 02:25)
“Dawn” by The Cinematic Orchestra from Man With A Movie Camera (Ninetune Records / Redeye), Released June 30, 2009 (Start Time: 07:44)
“Transmission/Intermission” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from World Of Sleepers (Ultimae Records), Released November 27, 2006 (Start Time: 11:30)
“Prelude” by Soel from Memento (Warner Brothers), Released March 1, 2006 (Start Time: 16:16)
“Horizon (Excerpt)” by Tangerine Dream from Extracts From Poland (Jive Electro), Released 1984 (Start Time: 18:03)
“Takk” by Sigur Ros from Takk (Dig) (Geffen Records), Released September 13, 2005 (Start Time: 21:29)
“Open The Light” by Boards Of Canada from Music Has The Right To Children (Warp Records), Released April 20, 1998 (Start Time: 23:14)
“Instant Space Orchestra” by Braindouche from Hyphen (Magnatune), Released July 17, 2010 (Start Time: 27:28)
“Farscape” by Ion from Future Forever (Magnatune), Released March 31, 2008 (Start Time: 34:40)
“EeR NR1” by Peter Alargic from Ambitronika (Magnatune), Released November 20, 2010 (Start Time: 37:38)
“Pulse Section I” by Steve Reich from Music For 18 Musicians (Ecm Records), Released April 18, 2000 (Start Time: 40:07)
“#12” by Aphex Twin from Selected Ambient Works, Volume II (Sire Records Company), Released March 8, 1994 (Start Time: 45:28)
“American Beauty” by Thomas Newman from American Beauty (Score) (Dreamworks), Released January 11, 2000 (Start Time: 52:22)
“What Have You Done” by Adam Fielding from Lightfields (Distinctive Records), Released December 12, 2010 (Start Time: 55:22)

navigating the hours of darkness

I have created a special mix for the night travelers, whether it be among the stars, during a journey, or within your four walls. If you are traveling by plane, the hum of the engines should be calibrated for the music already. The audio has been carefully mixed with the freshest sonic ingredients. Please use responsibly, and support the artists. Thanks for listening/downloading. 
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TRACK LISTING
“In The Beginning” by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding, (Sonic Atmosphere), Released July 1, 1991 (Start Time: 00:00)
“The Atomium Part 1” by Stars Of The Lid from Avec Laudenum (Kranky), Released October 29, 2009 (Start Time: 07:45)
“Mt. Fuji” by Stargarden from Ambient Excursions (Magnatune), May 20, 2004 (Start Time: 12:54)
“Stillness” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Round Sky Music), Released Sepetember 20, 2011 (Start Time: 24:22)
“Hovr” by Anomalous Disturbances from Hovr (Disappearing Music), Released September 30, 2003 (Start Time: 34:06)
“Prismatic” by Igneous Flame from Oxana (Chillfactor10 Records), Released January 1, 2004 (Start Time: 40:54)
“Laika’s Last Orbit” by Dreamstate from A Decade Of Dreaming (e-SPACE Editions), Released August 7, 2009 (Start Time: 44:10)
“Orion Transfer 5” by Peter Namlook and Tetsu Inoue from Shades Of Orion (Ambient World), Released August  5, 2003 (Start Time: 48:59)
“Journey Of A Thousand Days” by Nunc Stans from Land (pingthings Netlabel), Released 2008 (Start Time: 53:52)
““Hiberner Toujours” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Kranky), Released April 3, 2007 (Start Time: 59:40)

mental stargazing (for the sleepers)

I see quite a few people that add some mixes of mine to sleeping playlists (on Mixcloud). I'm very honored to present a mix just for them. I made this mix about a month ago (I'm on the road at the moment, for an entire month), and just wanted to wait a bit to post this. Its main purpose is to effectively guide you through the transition of letting go. 
I hope that this mix brings you peace, and a deep meditative state of relaxation. Use wisely, and don't operate heavy machinery under the influence of the music. Support the artists! 
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TRACK LISTING
“Noise, Heartbeat, and Ambience” by Canton from Unknown, (N/A), Released Unknown (Start Time: 00:00)
“Mullholland” by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of, (Kranky), Released October 30, 2001, (Start Time: 01:21
“All, Nothing” by The Inventors Of Aircraft from Unknown Language, (Serein Netlabel), Released September 1, 2008 (Start Time: 08:10)
“La Gouache des Temps” by Muhr from Poussière, (Serein Netlabel), Released September 24, 2007 (Start Time: 14:40)
“Drift” by Brian Eno from Apollo, (Caroline Astralwerks), Released March 21, 2005 (Start Time: 18:13)
“Expanding Area” by Between Interval from Autumn Continent, (Spotted Peccary), Released August 8, 2006 (Start Time: 21:07)
“Poa Alpina” by Biosphere from Substrata, (Touch), Released June 25, 2006 (Start Time: 31:47)
“Chapter 3” by Ex-Confusion from Small Reality, (Netlabel), Released June 15, 2011 (Start Time: 35:51)
“The Last Leaf (Excerpt)” by Aloof Proof from Piano Text, (Infraction), Released November 12, 2007 (Start Time: 39:02)
“A Word With The Vine” by Jon Jenkins from Flow, (Spotted Pecarry), Released October 6, 1998 (Start Time: 49:54)
“The Clearing Fog” by Jeff Pearce from Soundscape Gallery Series Vol. 2, (Lektronic Soundscapes), Released May 5, 1998 (Start Time: 52:22)
“The Other Room” by John Foxx and Harold Budd from Drift Music, (Edsel Records UK), Released September 1, 2003 (Start Time: 58:02)

ascending the cosmic horizon

Set your compass for due upward and buckle up for the celestial voyage to the stars. I present you with a whole lot of really good, diverse ambient music for your travels, studies, or zone-out time to accompany stargazing sessions. I've been listening to a lot of new stuff, and most of this is from my daily queue of tranquil soundscapes. Please use carefully, and don't operate heavy machinery while enjoying. 
Fall is coming here in Baltimore, and I'm going to miss the summer, it's been a good one. I've had an amazing summer with the kids playing baseball, riding bikes, swimming, throwing frisbees, flying kites, watching the stars at night, and most of all looming by the wooded area next to my house with my son to witness the fireflies perform a symphony of flickering light come nightfall. Pure bliss....... 
As always, support and appreciate the artists. 
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TRACK LISTING
“Transmission 1” by Arc from Radio Sputnik (DiN), Released June 1, 2000 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Three Circles” by Max Corbacho from The Talisman (ad21music), Released April 1, 2006 (Start Time: 02:26)
“Cosmo Mind Lonesome Ride (Excerpt)” by Wo0 from With The Flowered Mind (Netlabel), Released Unknown (Start Time: 07:09)
“Calling Out My Goodnights” by The Inventors Of Aircraft from The West Country (Netlabel), Released October 28, 2001 (Start Time: 11:31)
“Collapsed” by Antonymes from V/A Five Pieces (Netlabel), Released March 4, 2012 (Start Time: 15:42)
“Spirit’s Breath” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Round Sky Music), Released September 20, 2011 (Start Time: 21:40)
“Aftermath #04” by Aes Dana from Aftermath (Archives Of Peace) (Ultimae Records), Released November 11, 2003 (Start Time: 29:11)
“Mapping The Heavens” by Alpha Wave Movement from A Distant Signal (Harmonic Resonance Recordings), Released January 1, 2001 (Start Time: 35:18)
“Bright” by D.R. from Unknown (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 41:05)
“Passing Away” by Hammock from Raising Your Voice…Trying To Stop An Echo, (Darla), Released July 16, 2007 (Start Time: 49:30)
“So Long” by Stellardrone from Seagull Overseas And Stellardrone, (Netlabel), Released February 14, 2011 (Start Time: 54:28)

perpetual hover (the space beyond space)

Every so often, I'll make a mix CD of all sorts of ambient MP3's to listen to at bedtime. Things that I like, things that I want to check out, etc. The one that's been in rotation for about 3 months now has been blowing my (sleeping) mind. I finally popped it into the computer to browse its contents. It was Drift Music by Jon Jenkins and Harold Budd, The Stargazer's Journey by Jonn Serrie, a few Brian Eno tunes, and I Fell Asleep At My Desk Making This Mix by Dave at Low Light Mixes. The amount of chill vibe that I've been getting from this CD has inspired me to make this creation. Therefore, I had to look for the real sonic spacemen to help me gather up some really good ambient sounds.
This mix is (once again) for the traveler among the stars. May it bring you tranquility and be the appropriate elevator music for your ascent to the cosmos. Don't forget to search out and support the artists. 
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TRACK LISTING
“Life In The Gravity Well” by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding (Sonic Atmospheres), Released July 1, 1991 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Enroute To Delta Pavonis” by Jonn Serrie from Thousand Star (New World Music), Released January 26, 2010 (Start Time: 06:40)
“Breathing In The Deep” by Jon Jenkins from Flow (Spotted Pecarry), Released October 6, 1998 (Start Time: 18:43)
“Orion Transfer 12” by Peter Namlook and Tetsu Inoue from Orion Transfer (Ambient World), Released August 5, 2003 (Start Time: 29:14)
“In The Space” by Yui Onodera from escala 2.3.2 water (Netlabel), Released Unknown (Start Time: 34:06)
“Pluto” by Neue from Futuresequence 4 (Netlabel), Released June 27, 2012 (Start Time: 37:05)
“Sphere Of No-Form” by Biosphere from Substrata (Thirsty Ear), Released October 21, 1997 (Start Time: 40:55)
“Satellite Dispatch” by Spacecraft from Spacecraft (Lektronic Soundscapes), Released July 22, 2008 (Start Time: 46:37)
“Set Adrift” by Windy and Carl from Depths (Kranky), Released January 1, 1997 (Start Time: 50:25)
“Flying And Floating” by Paul Avgerinos from Sky Of Grace (Round Sky Music), Released May 7, 2001 (Start Time: 56:36)

your days are numbered

Everywhere we look in everyday life, we are surrounded by numbers: speed limits, item prices, time, counting sheep at night to sleep, and so on. This mix is a tribute to those everyday numbers that make our day a misery or a blessing.
I put on 2 pieces that I almost thought that I would never use, since I consider them sacred epics (12:18 by Global Communication and 1/1 by Brian Eno). But this mix calls for it. I believe that my attachment to these two songs comes from a time when I was taking a course (back in 2005) and I had put a massive amount of MP3's on disc to listen to in my spare time (since I was apart from my family for 2 months, I had nothing BUT time). Among the first songs played from the disc (along with others from Global Communication, Brian Eno, and William Basinski) were these 2 tunes. I heard them over and over at the start of every session, and welcomed them as a 'ceremonial wind-down' to a busy day. I still get that same buzz from hearing them, and I hope that you do as well. I just realized after posting the media on Mixcloud, that there are 8 songs, and that number happens to be my lucky/favorite number. No lie.
Well, wrapping up, I hope that this mix brings you peace, and more peace. Don't forget to support the artists! 
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TRACK LISTING
“12:18” by Global Communication from 76:14 (Dedicated/BMG Records/Arista/Legacy/SME) 
Released June 1994 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Loop 6 (Part 7)” by Chris Meloche from Recurring Dreams Of The Urban Myth (Fax +49-69/450464), Released October 31, 1994 (Start Time: 12:00)
“1/1 (Excerpt)” by Brian Eno from Ambient 1 – Music For Airports (Caroline Astralwerks), Released October 18, 2004 (Start Time: 24:57)
“Dlp 1.1 (Excerpt)” by William Basinski from The Disintegration Loops 1 (2062), Released 2002 (Start Time: 32:22)
“03/DTD/05:56” by Terre Thaemlitz from The Wiretapper 02 (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 39:59)
“Belle E'Poque 3012” by Jonn Serrie from Thousand Star (New World Music), Released January 26, 2010 (Start Time: 45:33)
“1863” by The Glimmer Room from A Diary Of Occurrences (A-Frame Media), Released January 12, 2010 (Start Time: 53:36)
“6 Or 7” by Rapoon from Easterly 6 Or 7 (Soleilmoon/Staalplaat), Released November 18, 1997 (Start Time: 59:53)

as night time pulls you in

This mix will help usher in the night for you. You can use it to relax, watch the sky go from light to dark, or sleep. As summer starts to draw to an end, we'll soon see less daylight. I'm a bit sad by this, as I've (thus far) had an amazing summer, seeing my kids growing up a bit and getting them out on bicycles every day.
I'm hoping in the near future that I (and some friends of mine) will create some more original music that can be used for some things. I'd like to eventually find the time to put out a full length release to be given away with some nice artwork. Key phrase being 'find the time'.
Not too much to say about this mix, and perhaps less is better. I will however, say that buying Treasure by David Helpling and Jon Jenkins (third tune in the mix is from that release) was a very good decision on my part, I'm really digging it. Thanks for listening, and support the artists.
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TRACK LISTING
“Past The Noise” by Ben Lovett from The Signal Soundtrack (Lakeshore Records), Released February 19, 2009 (Start Time: 00:00)
“A Smaller World” by Isol from Unkown (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 03:58)
“Not A Soul, Not A Sound” by David Helpling and Jon Jenkins from Treasure (Spotted Pecarry), Released June 12, 2007 (Start Time: 08:22)
“Craft (Dimensional Release)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter: A Journey In The Key Of Space (Hearts of Space), Released July 1, 1991 (Start Time: 18:35)
“Glacial” by Les Landes from Spatial Correlation (Netlabel), Released 2008 (Start Time: 24:50)
“The Evil That Never Arrived” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Kranky), Released April 3, 2007 (Start Time: 29:18)
“Isolation” by Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana from Innerzone (Projekt Records), Released May 14, 2002 (Start Time: 34:10)
“Envelopes” by Macabro from Envelopes (Magnatune), Released June 11, 2011 (Start Time: 39:35)
“Corsair” by Boards Of Canada from Geogaddi (Warp Records), Released February 18, 2007 (Start Time: 41:45)
“Gate” by Ken Ikeda from Merge (Touch), Released July 31, 2003 (Start Time: 44:13)
“Pleroma” by Zero Ohms from The Glass Bead Game (Zop Opus), Released 1999 (Start Time: 48:20)“Chi Filter/Coming Down” by Masters Of Psychedelic Ambiance from Mu (Rather Interesting), Released April 1995 (Start Time: 52:47)

music for daydreamers

Hello, all. This mix is for the daydreaming cloud watcher. This summer made me that (again), since it was my son's first real summer (between kindergarten and first grade) and we spent the whole summer outdoors, riding bikes until dusk, throwing frisbees, flying kites, swimming, and so on. And doing a lot of daydreaming. You can use the music for anything that you'd like, as long as you're not operating heavy machinery.
I got the chance to finally put in a few things that I've wanted to use for a while now. AND, I've been kind of digging finding some things online through Netlabels (you'll see that in the track listing for the label). Basically, ARCHIVE.ORG has a lot of really great stuff (like EL Heath in this mix), and people post many things for free, whole releases of numerous tracks with artwork. I've found some really amazing things there, so I think that it's worth checking that stuff out. I initially started out to do a semi-electronica set featuring a smattering of beat-laden chillout, but stuck with making everything (nearly) beatless (I did manage to cheat and put in a beat with the Bombay Dub Orchestra tune, I love them!). I did use some of the other artists that I wanted to use for a more beat oriented mix, like  Carbon Based Lifeforms and The Cinematic Orchestra. Another time, perhaps.
Anyhow, thanks for listening, downloading, sharing, and appreciating some amazing music. Please support the artists, they do it for the love!
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TRACK LISTING
“Sigur 1 (Untitled)” by Sigur Rós from () (MCA), Released October 29, 2002 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Fertile Soil of Peace” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Round Sky Records), Released September 20, 2011 (Start Time: 06:24)
“Mumtaz” by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Six Degrees), Released February 28, 2006 (Start Time: 11:13)
“Dawn” by The Cinematic Orchestra from Man With A Movie Camera (Nine Tune Records / Redeye), Released June 30, 2009 (Start Time: 15:14)
“Transmission Intermission” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from World of Sleepers (Ultimae Records), Released November 27, 2006 (Start Time: 19:07)
“The Things I Tell You” by Biosphere from Substrata (Thirsty Ear), Released October 21, 1997 (Start Time: 23:58)
“Other Years” by Jesus in Japan from Traces (Jesus in Japan), Released November 29, 2008 (Start Time: 29:13)
“09 4 14” by Global Communication from 76:14 (Arista), Released October 28 1997 (Start Time: 33:28)
“Delta Capricorni” by Between Interval from The Edge of a Fairytale (Spotted Peccary), Released April 14, 2009 (Start Time: 37:28)
“Tenochtitlan`s Numberless Bridges” by Andy Partridge and Harold Budd from Through the Hill (Ryko / Rhino), Released July 11, 2006 (Start Time: 43:59)
“Study in Scarlet” by 310 from The Recessional (The Leaf Label), Released October 21, 2003 (Start Time: 47:38)
“Dragons Chasing Their Tales” by EL Heath from Reflecting – Ambient and Loop Tracks Autumn 2006 (Netlabel), Released 2006 (Start Time: 49:59)

guitars gently weaved

I'm doing something out of the ordinary this time. This mix I actually did quite a while ago, it was probably the 3rd or so one that I did (although I made a couple of revisions). The mix is a bit shorter than others that I've done, but I had to find things from the artists that didn't completely melt one's face (sorry Yngwie!). I had some other artists on this in the initial phases (like Mr. Malmsteen, and some Nuno Bettencourt), but didn't want it to be a lot of notes or seem a bit shred-licious. I still wanted to make it pretty chill. That was a challenge.
I'm a professional guitarist by trade. I've traveled and performed in 49 states (no Hawaii yet), and over 20 countries, all in the name of playing guitar. It has gotten me everywhere that I am, and the journey is not over. So it was a matter of time for me to put something like this out. I love guitar, and guitarists, and obsess over new gear, and a lot of volume. I really love ambient music because it is something that I don't do, and it's very calming and minimal. I suppose that I'm a bit envious that the really great ambient artists create a very dramatic feeling with so little. 
I opened up with the amazing Jeff Beck. He was a huge influence to me getting into playing a more fusion approach with the Blow By Blow and Wired albums. I still wear them out and pick the notes apart. His Live At Ronnie Scott's DVD is a mind blower! 
If you've seen the movie Superbad or The 40 Year Old Virgin, you've heard the music of Lyle Workman. He also played for many years with Beck (not Jeff). He also toured a bit with Sting. The guy has heavy credits as a studio musician.
The Dream Theater tune The Count Of Tuscany was the one that initially made me think that it would be neat to do a mix of stuff from sources that aren't ambient at all. My wife and I love them, and we actually saw them play live a few years ago (I think my wife was the only woman at the show! Ha!). Putting in Xanadu from Rush is also a no-brainer. I love the prog (going to see Symphony X in Baltimore in September, google them, they are pretty heavy!). 
Carl Verheyen is another really heavy player with an amazing amount of studio credit and chops. I actually had a lesson with him while on tour through California in 2008. He blew my mind, no doubt. I'm still working on what he showed me. 
David Gilmour (of Pink Floyd) invented ambient stoner rock, and absolutely deserved a few spots in this mix. 
There's just something about British guitarists, and Jimmy Page is one of the best. Honestly, I only set out to learn Stairway To Heaven, and nothing more. But that planted the seed that set my life in motion for what I do now (by mistake?). Every next song I heard from Led Zeppelin was the best thing I heard in my life, and Jimmy's guitar army still amazes me. 
Well, I enjoyed making this mix (of course). I probably won't do another like this, I don't think. Enjoy!
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TRACK LISTING
“Where Were You” by Jeff Beck from Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop With Terry Bozzio And Tony Hymas (Sony BMG Music Entertainment), Released October 3, 1989 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Ithaca” by Lyle Workman from Tabula Rasa (Infrared), Released October 9, 2006 (Start Time: 03:12)
“Braun-Yr-Aur” by Led Zeppelin from Physical Graffiti (Atlantic Records), Released February 24, 1975 (Start Time: 05:54)
“Ah Via Musicom” by Eric Johnson from Ah Via Musicom (Capitol), Released March 20, 1990 (Start Time: 07:43)
“Xanadu (Excerpt)” by Rush from Exit…Stage Left (Anthem/Mercury), Released October 29, 1981 (Start Time: 09:38)
“Sometimes It Snows In April” by Prince from Under The Cherry Moon (Warner Brothers), Released January 1, 1986 (Start Time: 11:52)
“Partington Cove Suite” by Carl Verheyen from Solo Guitar Improvisations (Chase Music), Released May 22, 2001 (Start Time: 13:05)
“1983…(A Mermaid I Should Turn To Be)” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience from Electric Ladyland (Reprise), Released October 25, 1968 (Start Time: 16:07)
“Because It’s There” by Michael Hedges from Ariel Boundaries (Sbme Special Mkts.), Released July 2, 1984 (Start Time: 18:19)
“The Count Of Tuscany” by Dream Theater from Black Clouds And Silver Linings (Roadrunner Records), Released June 23, 2009 (Start Time: 21:14)
“Opening Above” by Carl Verheyen from Slingshot (CMG / Mighty Tiger Records), Released April 28, 1998 (Start Time: 24:37)
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond Parts 1 & 2” by Pink Floyd from Wish You Were Here (Harvest / Columbia / CBS), Released September 12, 1975 (Start Time: 25:48)
“Peace Island” by Jeff Beck & Jed Lieber from Frankie’s House (Epic Soundtrax), Released January 12, 1993 (Start Time: 30:14)
“Cathedral” by Van Halen from Diver Down (Warner Brothers), Released April 14, 1982 (Start Time: 32:39)
“Is There Anybody Out There” by Pink Floyd from The Wall (Harvest Records / EMI Records / Columbia Records), Released November 30, 1979 (Start Time: 33:55)“Venus Isle” by Eric Johnson from Venus Isle (Capitol), Released September 3, 1996 (Start Time: 37:46)
“The Mothers” by I Mother Earth from Dig (Capitol), Released August 10, 1993 (Start Time: 38:29)

mother earth, she breathes

The working title to this post was 'Your Other Mother'. I ended up calling it what it is now for no particular reason. I came up with the concept for this mix while down in Florida, at the beach every other day, flying kites, doing a lot of running in the morning, and seeing great sunsets. Actually, the seed for any and all of this sensation came from my son 'graduating' from kindergarten in June. It brought back all of the amazing things that I remember about being a little kid in the summer time.
It helps that I grew up in a beach town, and my only concern was getting a new frisbee or a cool skimboard, watching airplanes flying overhead spelling out 'Pepsi', cloud watching, riding bike like it was a religion, and every other fun thing that makes being a little kid the best experience ever. Anyhow, enough reminiscing....
This mix I present to you, and hope that you really enjoy it, and most of all that this summer (that we're still clinging to) brings you MUCH joy! I have to advertise the fact that artist known as Bark Cat Bark (Josh Todd) makes some amazing music and plays all the instruments himself. He is no longer going by that moniker, but if you dig deep enough, you can find all of his stuff online. The best part: it's free!
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TRACK LISTING
“The Lost Sun” by The Birdtree from Orchards And Caravans (Last Visible Dog), Released 2003 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Spinning Away From The Earth” by Dave Preston from Soundtrack For Motion (CDBY), Released July 20, 2010 (Start Time: 02:04)
“Avenue Of Trees” by John Foxx And Harold Budd from Drift Music (Edsel Records UK), Released September 1, 2003 (Start Time: 07:08)
“Oxygen” by Tomorrowland from Sequence Of The Negative Space Changes (Kranky), Released January 1, 1998 (Start Time: 08:35)
“Above The Mellow Earth” by Vidna Obmana from Memories Compiled 2 (Projekt Records), Released July 6, 1999 (Start Time: 12:00)
“Wheel Of Earth (Excerpt)” by Robert Rich from Trances And Drones CD 2 (Relapse) Released July 4, 2000 (Start Time: 18:10)
“Exosphere” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from Hydroponic Garden (Ultimae Records), Released June 25, 2003 (Start Time: 24:26)
“Summertimes” by Stars Of The Lid from Carte-De-Visite (Stars Of The Lid / Cobraside), Released November 14, 2007 (Start Time: 29:24)
“Earth Energy (Excerpt)” by Satori from Healing: Rhythm Of The Earth (Magnatune), Released November 20, 2010 (Start Time: 34:39)
“Obera Sundown” by Bark Cat Bark from Cittadinanza (N/A), Released Unkown (Start Time: 37:02)
“Summer In Your Mouth” by SubtractiveLAD from Life At The End Of The World (n5MD), Released February 9, 2010 (Start Time: 39:38)
“Dopamine Clouds Over Craven Village” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Kranky), Released April 3, 2007 (Start Time: 44:40)
“Nightliner” by Popnoname from Pop Ambient 2009 (Kompakt Germany), Released February 17, 2009 (Start Time: 50:14) 

cosmic drift

Okay, I know that I said I wouldn't post anything until after I got back from vacation, but I REALLY wanted to put out THIS mix! This is more stuff from my listening sessions in the last few weeks to find pieces of music that really stand out to me. I'm really, really proud of this mix, because I was able to (for the most part) have the most consistent mix without too much abrupt changes in mood and key. That's the goal for me, I think.
One artist in this mix that I listen to a bit regularly is Adam Fielding, who is a great electronica musician, and an even greater singer. I have a few of his releases, and I love the moods that he invokes with is unique choices of chord structure and tone. A must hear artist, in my opinion. His opening track is the most ambient thing that he does that I'm aware of, but, man, what a killer opener!
I used Conelrad's music (again), because he consistently creates beautiful soundscapes. I'm really hoping that he will release some more stuff this year. I know that he's involved with music for some video games as well as a soundtrack to an independent film.
 
Okay, I'm really done this time! I'm not kidding!! I have some amazing stuff lined up, including an all original collaborative mix between myself and Randy Wight that I'm looking forward to in the coming weeks. Think Stars Of The Lid meets Steve Roach with a bit of Robert Rich thrown in. Stay tuned! 
 
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TRACK LISTING
“The Sky Is Silent” by Adam Fielding from Lightfields (Distinctive Records), Released December 12, 2010 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Goldstone” by Jonn Serrie from The Stargazer’s Journey (New World Music), Released August 19, 2003 (Start Time: 02:41)
“Within (Choir Of The Ascending Spirit)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter (Hearts Of Space), Released July 1, 1991 (Start Time: 10:41)
“Inner Refuge” by Conelrad from Five Automatic Landings (N/A), Released 2011 (Start Time: 14:27)
“Orion Transfer 12” by Peter Namlook and Tetsu Inoue from Shades Of Orion 2 (Ambient World), Released August 5, 2003 (Start Time: 19:34)
“Live At SEL I-S-C; Part 4” by Atom Heart from A Thousand Petals (Unknown), Released April 11, 1994 (Start Time: 24:22)
“Atrium” by Between Interval from Autumn Continent (Spotted Peccary), Released August 8, 2006 (Start Time: 29:36)
“Be Something” by Dave Preston from Be (Iedima Records), Released June 1, 2010 (Start Time: 35:22)
“The Tension Was Beautiful” by Koda from Movements (Infraction Records), Released December 28, 2004 (Start Time: 40:40)
“Requiem For Dying Mothers Part 2” by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Kranky), Released October 30, 2001 (Start Time: 44:50)

mind over matter

I'm going on vacation after finishing up an 18 day tour in the Midwestern US states, and I won't have much time to do a mix for a few weeks since I'm driving down to Florida with the family for a lot of swimming, some fishing and seeing Mickey Mouse.
Since I've been on the road, I've spent a lot of time in the past few weeks listening to a lot of new stuff and jotting down what I wanted to use for a new track. I came up with a science based theme, and decided to put that out. I was originally going to call it 'The Science Of Silence', but went with with the current title.
I got the opportunity to listen to  a lot of Robert Rich during this one, and even caught up with a bit of bio reading on him. Thankful for that. 
 
Alright, I'm signing off for the rest of the month. I have some amazing mixes planned, and I can't wait to get back and get them going. After I take pictures with Donald Duck, that is. 
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TRACK LISTING
“The Electric Hydrometer” by Coelecanth from The Glass Sponge (23five), Released 2003 (Start Time 00:00)
“Kelvin Balance” by Kent Sparling from The Under New Manna (Purling), Released July 12, 2000 (Start Time 00:00)
“Aging Core, Aging Periphery” by Terre Thaemiltz from Soil (Instinct Records), Released July 25, 1995 (Start Time 10:19)
“Bioelectrical Plasma” by Robert Rich from Humidity: Three Concerts (Hypnos Recordings), Released November 16, 2000 (Start Time 19:57)
“Hi Energy Proton Accelerator” by Cliff Martinez from Solaris (Trauma), Released Novermber 27, 2002 (Start Time 29:56)
“Liquid Air” by Robert Rich from Below Zero (Soleilmoon), Released July 20, 2004 (Start Time 38:38)
“Voice Over Wire” by Building The Cathedral from Building The Cathedral (Building The Cathedral), Released March 7, 2007 (Start Time 47:10)
“Stones (Instrumental” by Anne Garner from Trusting A Twirled World (Instrumental) (Magnatune), Released October 30, 2011 (Start Time 51:30)

synapses

I had the MOST gratifying experience of working with people who are not big or even known in the ambient music world to create this mix. It all started when a fellow named Ryan Lucth contacted my via Mixcloud and expressed his interest in having me use his music for mix. I told some musician friends of mine, and stated that I would love to use some stuff that they created. They agreed to it, and here's the mix I came up with.
To give you a small insight of some of these guys and myself, I will say that 2 of these artists I currently work with, and we DON'T make ambient music as a profession (we ARE professional musicians, but we travel across the US 100-120 days a year melting faces!). We are in a rock band, in the Army (no lie, I can't even make that up), and we travel all over the lower 48 (and to Kuwait, and Iraq) playing music and supporting the troops. I love ambient music because it is really left field for me, and I've never done it (until now, there are some things of mine in this mix).
So, first off, Randy Wight is a singer with the band that I (used to) play in. He has written tons of killer music, and believe it or not, it is a lot of odd meter prog rock and fusion. He's my room mate when we travel, and we put on our sleep music every night. Well, when I expressed my interest for a track of his, he felt that being my room mate for years had allowed him to feel qualified to begin creating. He says that Steve Roach is a big influence in his style, due to his dark, cinematic soundscapes. You can hear that in all of his stuff (there are 3 tracks by him), and even named 'The Further' after the movie Insidious (we saw that together hopped up on a massive Starbucks coffee binge).
With Randy's ability to create and compose such amazing backgrounds, I was able to ask him to provide me some background ambiance to to a track that I improvised last year in a hotel room on tour (like now, we are on tour, thus my inability to get a lot of stuff outside of work generated). The end result is the second track 'Burning Sky'. We have since decided to create some more stuff and go under the name 'harmony & decay', so stay tuned on that. The next artist, Kirk Kadish, is also a musician in the US Army Field Band (he is the one on the right of me in the photo from our bio page). He is a monster musician, and keyboardist extraordinaire (and my boss, so I HAVE to say good stuff about him, ha!). All kidding aside, he has been in the ambient scene for some time now, and we have a lot of favorite artists in in common (Steve Roach, Stars Of The Lid, Between Interval, etc.). I was blessed to have him contribute some tracks (I have some more, saving those for a later mix).
The next track, is from Ryan Lucht. Ryan has created music that is generated by photographs and has a release entitled Photogenesis that promises to be pretty amazing. He has posted a small amount to be heard on the above link, and is currently raising money to have it done by pledges. Please, please, pay him a visit, and contribute, so that we can have some amazing music shared with us by an extraordinarily talented musician! I really enjoyed mixing his tracks (I have one more that I want to use on another mix of the same sort very soon!). Thank you, so much, Ryan, for allowing me to create some magic with your tracks!
I have one more artist that I really wanted to work with, but didn't get the tracks in time, so that will have to wait for just a bit. I am EXTREMELY honored to have worked with these musicians, and I really look forward to doing more with them in the future. Make sure you visit these guys, take a look and listen, and support the artists. 
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TRACK LISTING
“As The Phantom Breeze Whispers” by Randy Wight from Unknown Album (N/A), Released June 24, 2012 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Burning Sky” by harmony & decay (me!) from Unknown Album (N/A), Released June 29, 2012 (Start Time: 05:41)
“Time Remembered” by Kirk Kadish from Still Bill (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 15:34)
“Texture – Collegiate Feelings (Excerpt)” by Ryan Lucht from Photogenesis (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 30:41)
“Cloud Covered (Except)” by tonepoet (me again!) from Unknown Album (N/A), Released October 23, 2011 (Start Time: 30:44)
“Bros” by Ryan Lucht from Photogenesis (N/A), Released Unknown (Start Time: 31:19)
“Degredation Of Harmonic Interludes” by Randy Wight from Unknown Album (N/A), Released June 29, 2012 (Start Time: 36:37)
“Evan And Avery At The Airport” by Ryan Lucht from Photogenesis (N/A), Released Unknown (Start Time: 41:49)
“The Further” by Randy Wight from Unknown Album (N/A), Released July 3, 2012 (Start Time: 49:00)

lullabies for cosmonauts

This mix is geared for the peace seeking traveler soaring among the stars. Again, I tried to keep the mix going from dark to light, to keep things not too heavy or too sweet. Well, not too much to say about this particular offering, I prefer to let the music speak for itself. I'm confident that this music certainly does. Please don't hesitate to support the artists for bringing us such amazing aural experiences!
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TRACK LISTING
“Apollo Moon Landing” by Soundbible.com, Released (N/A) Start Time: 00:00)
 “Space Intro” by Steve Miller Band (Capitol), Released May 1976 (Start Time: 00:01)
“Over The Horizon Radar” by Boards Of Canada from Geogaddi (Warp Records), Released February 19, 2002 (Start Time: 01:08)
“Journey To The Sun” by Adham Shaikh from Journey To The Sun (Instinct Records), Released June 17, 1995 (Start Time: 02:00)
“Cloud Space” by Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana from Innerzone (Projekt), Released November 30, 2001 (Start Time: 15:08)
“Sunbeam” by Tomorrowland from Sequence Of The Negative Space Changes (Kranky), Released January 1, 1998 (Start Time: 21:22)
“Star Dreams (Peace Eternal)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter (Hearts Of Space Records), Released January 1, 1988 (Start Time: 26:25)
“When The Sun Has Failed To Shine For You” by Koda from Movements (Infraction Records), Released December 28, 2004 (Start Time: 30:17)
“Pan Galactic” by Jonn Serrie from The Stargazer’s Journey (New World Music), Released September 30, 2003 (Start Time: 35:21)
“Suns That Circling Go” by Helios from Unomia (Kranky), Released November 30, 2003 (Start Time: 44:41)
“Startoucher” by Biosphere from Patashnik (Biophon Records), Released November 30, 1993 (Start Time: 47:34)
“Sun(Rise)” by Klimek from Milk And Honey (Kompact Germany), Released May 11, 2004 (Start Time: 52:30)
“Wind, Power Lines, And Birds (Excerpt)” by Jon Tulchin from Unknown (Unknown), Released Unknown (Start Time: 59:56)

heat within shadows

My personal challenge with this was to make a mix that I REALLY liked, only take a few hours from start to finish, that did not mess with family time in any way, and didn't cause me to go to bed at a time that only allowed me about 4 hours of sleep before I had to get up for work. Whew! I'm pretty sure that I accomplished that task.
I wanted to make a mix that was very dark, but when I started getting the tunes, it made me wonder how anyone could make it through something so heavy and ominous. So I changed my plan to put alternate between the dark and light (thus the title). Nothing says dark ambient music like Steve Roach (had to put in two of his tunes). It was a good chance to use some of his stuff. Maybe should have gone with some Robert Rich, but he was on the last mix. There are always future mixes. I have some more Maenad stuff, and it came down to that or something from Nurse With Wound. Another time, another mix. Enjoy this mix!
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TRACK LISTING
“In Within” by Maenad from A Thousand Petals (Text Records), Released October 1, 2001 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Open” by Peter Gabriel from Passion: Music For The Last Temptation Of Christ (Real World Records LTD), Released June 5, 1989 (Start Time: 7:34)
“At The Edge Of Everything” by Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana from Innerzone (Projekt), Released November 30, 2001 (Start Time: 10:44)
“Drifting” by Circular from Divergent (Beatservice), Released October 31, 1999 (Start Time: 16:44)
“Altus” by Steve Roach from The Magnificent Void (Hearts Of Space Records), Released February 22, 1999 (Start Time: 20:55)
“A Stream With Bright Fish” by Brian Eno and Harold Budd from The Pearl (Caroline Astralwerks - CAT), Released September 19, 2005 (Start Time: 40:29)
“Shiva Descending” by Tuu from All Our Ancestors (Waveform), Released May 16, 1995 (Start Time: 43:58)
“Fay Deau Deau” by System 7 from Live Transmissions (A-Wave Records), Released May 16, 2006 (Start Time: 50:58)

magnatunes mix

I've been wanting to do this mix since I started this blog. Okay, that means about a month ago. Nonetheless... I've been a member of Magnatune for some time now: I used to buy albums (CD's? digital releases?) separately when that was the only option. Now, they've managed to step it up with a streaming membership and a download membership (my preference) that is affordable (edit: no longer true) and allows you to get TONS of music. You don't even need an account to stream EVERYTHING that you want (edit: again, no longer true). By everything, I mean classical (I'm partial to the Medieval stuff), hip-hop, rock, ambient, jazz, ethnic, folk, eccentric, and downright not-fitting-a-genre.
I am in NO way affiliated with Magnatune, I just think that they are completely affordable and extremely ethical (being a musician myself, that is very rare in the music business). Okay, enough hero worship, on with the music. This was a daunting task, to only pick things that were appropriate, in order to make a representation of a very small genre that is barely a portion of what I have from them. I managed to put in a bit of my favorite artists/releases, like Anne Garner (first and last songs), Robert Rich, Paul Avgerinos, and Rapoon. This allowed me many hours of sifting through tunes and artists. Not at all a bad task. I think that overall, I managed to stay consistent with my style of mixes, keeping it for the most part very ambient. Going through so much stuff made me eager to do a mix with some small amounts of pulse. Time will tell if I need to scratch that itch... Well, enjoy the mix, and pay them a visit, you will be glad that you did!
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TRACK LISTING
“Haunt Me” by Anne Garner from Trusting A Twirled World (Slowcraft Records), Released February 1, 2011 (Start Time: 00:00)
“Lumiere” by Davide Viterbo from Distant City (Magnatune), Released June 4, 2011 (Start Time: 3:20)
“Sweet Sound Of Escape” by Dave Preston from Soundtrack For Motion (CDBY), Released July 20, 2010 (Start Time: 9:51)
“Kedarika (Excerpt)” by Amelia Cuni and Werner Durand from Nada Yoga, Vol. 1 (Magnatune), Released October 8, 2009 (Start Time: 14:41)
“T 4 05 (Vinyl)” by Petar Alargic from Classient Vinyl L 1 (Magnatune), Released March 22, 2011 (Start Time: 30:16)
“Star Maker (Excerpt)” by Robert Rich from Below Zero (Solielmoon/Side Effects), Released September 1, 1998 (Start Time: 33:29)
“Only The Names Change” by Rapoon from What Do You Suppose (Solielmoon/Staalplaat), Released November 16, 2000 (Start Time: 41:59)
“Day Dreams – And Thirst Is Quenched (Excerpt)” by Paul Avgerinos from Balancing Spheres (Round Sky Music), Released July 13, 2004 (Start Time: 45:45)
“The Tower (Instrumental)” by Anne Garner from Trusting A Twirled World (Instrumental) (Slowcraft Records), Released October 30, 2011 (Start Time: 52:32)