Magnetic Magazine Presents: Ambient Meditations Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Ambient Meditations is Magnetic Magazine's ongoing series of lo-fi, ambient mixes designed for introspection, quiet walks, winding down, or meditation. The show includes original mixes by Magnetic's David Ireland and features a regular rotation of special guests.
Guests range from neo-classical composers such as Nils Frahm to some of electronic music's finest producers such as Kruder & Dorfmeister, Ferry Corsten, Mood II Swing and more.
To celebrate the holiday season we have put together a mix of holiday classics remixed into short and sweet LoFi gems. So kick back by the lights, the tree, the glass of nog, the fire, or whatever makes you feel festive and soak up up some LoFi holiday vibes. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 56 - Auf Togo and Sanctuary Holiday Special Double Header
To help you celebrate the holiday season, we have an extended edition of Ambient Meditations this week featuring London-based duo Auf Togo and Los Angeles-based duo Sanctuary. We start off with the spacey, disco-tinged, dubby vibes of Auf Togo, a true crate diggers delight filled with cuts that will get your head bobbing and your eggnog bubblin. The second mix from Sanctuary is the perfect soundtrack for a midnight winter stroll with lush cinematic soundscapes, sparkling synths, and dreamy vibes - make sure to pack your flask filled with spiced rum. Happy Holidaze!
Ambient Meditations 56 Tracklist Auf Togo Mix One
Auf Togo - Me And Alan
Markey Funk - Cry
Space - Carry On, Turn Me On [Architeq Version]
Payfone - Sofian
Martha van Straaten - Everybody Anyone
Bato Bato - Son Castello
Woolfy Vs Projections - Neeve (The Time and Space Machine Mix)
Tony Carey - Radio Tokyo
Tom Guycot - DETRESFA
Super Paolp - 5th Day (Ponty Mython Remix)
Ambient Meditations 56 Sanctuary Mix Two
Gallery Six - Sasameyuki
Huerco S. - A Sea of Love
Ego Death - Umbra
LNRDCROY - Land, Repair, Refuel
Satoshi & Makoto - Crepuscule Leger
metome - Breeding Tank
Daniel Avery & Alessandro Cortini - Water
TEREKKE - Ambien
Naoto Taguchi - Join
Chihei Hatakeyama - Light From Garden
sit - asleep with my cat
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 55 - Rob Burger
This week, we have a beautifully chilled-out selection from pianist Rob Burger, who brings a cinematic mix that fits your December mood. Burger is currently preparing to release his new album Marching With Feathers that is out on February 11th, a follow-up to his 2018 release, The Grid. His mix features a wonderful variety of artists from Can to Brian Eno to John Cage and many you may have never heard of before. So sit back, stare up at those holiday lights you've draped around your house and let your mind unwind. It's time to let the holiday spirit take over.
Ambient Meditations 55 Tracklist By Rob Burger
Bernard Herrmann - The Bedroom
Can - One More Night
Brian Eno / Harold Budd - The Silver Ball
Alice Coltrane - Sita Ram
Terry Riley - Anthem of the Trinity
Moondog - All Is Loneliness
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou - The Song of the Sea
John Fahey - Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Tom Zé - Toc
John Cage - VIII
The Haxan Cloak - The Mirror Reflecting (Part 1)
Morton Feldman - excerpt from Piano and String Quartet (1985) Hans Joachim Roedelius - Girlande
Low - Dancing and Fire
Jonny Greenwood - For The Hungry Boy
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 54 - Factory Planets / After Turkey Music 2.0
For this week's podcast, we will be doubling down with a two-hour mix from Factory Planets (Chic Hooligan & BenA) for the second annual installment of After Turkey Music. For all of our listeners in the US, we are about to embark on Thanksgiving 2021, which means lots of food, family, friends, and festivity. This mix is just right for putting on after you stuff yourself, starting off nice and chill with a blend from Chic Hooligan and then some more uptempo chilled-out house from BenA. So find a cozy spot, lay on your back, and make sure you have a nice glass of wine within arms reach - because it's After Turkey time.
Factory Planets After Turkey 2.0 Track List (Special 2 Hour Mix)
Chillout Mix by Chic Hooligan
The Irresistible Force - 12 O'Clock
Backini - Thread #1
Backing - Champagne Flute
Air - Universal Traveler
Purple Penguin - East of West
Massive Attack - What Your Soul Sings
Kruder & Dorfmeister - In Bed With K&D
Kruder & Dorfmeister - Ambiente
Factory Planets - Higher Level
No Spirit - Ascending
No Spirit - Exhale
Corntuth - C-005
Jack Kerouac - On The Road (Song)
Organic House Mix by BenA
On The Shore (Fuentes Remix) Audiense - Dialtone Records
Love Tree feat Terrance Downs ( Ananda Project) - Octave Lab
Talk In Space - Alessio Serra - Zenebona
Take Me with You Feat Rachel Fraser - Tony Lionni - Madhouse Records
Nocturnal Animal - DIM Kelly -All Day I Dream
Limit To your Love - James Blake ( H-Foundation Remix unreleased) Bootleg
Woolfie - Double Touch - TRYBESof
All shades Of Blue - Evren Furtuna - Be Adult Music
Star Odyssey - Luciano , Michel Cleis , Los Ninos - Rebirth
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 53 - Ryan Farish
This week we welcome Ryan Farish to the podcast, who has been producing music under his own name since the days of MP3.com, where he was downloaded roughly 1.8 million times. This early success on the OG of streaming platforms started a long career in music, both in commercial work for brands like Audi and Bang & Olufsen and as a solo artist, with early tunes gravitating toward classic chillout and later into more 4/4 dancefloor work. His early chillout sound takes us back to the golden years of Cafe Del Mar and the endless, amazing "chill" compilations that defined the mid-90s and early 00s. His mix is a bit of a nod towards the classic with some modern touches, perfect for a glass of sangria and a sunlamp - just pretend you are in Ibiza watching the sunset.
AM 53 Track Listing - Ryan Farish
Orleans (feat. Lisa Gerrard) by Chicane
Prelude by Ryan Farish
An Ending (Ascent) by Brian Eno
Halcyon by Ryan Farish
Strength From Inside by Above & Beyond
Satellite by Ryan Farish
Green (Original Mix) by Fourtet
Floating Above the Below by Ryan Farish
Harpsichord by Fourtet
Wilderness by Ryan Farish
Saman by Olafur Arnolds
Afterglow by Ulrich Schnauss, Jonas Munk
Energy by Above & Beyond
Mechanical Beauty by Ryan Farish
One Time by Itona
Dream by Synesthete
Find You by Ryan Farish, Christian Burns
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 52 - Factory Planets (LoFi + House Mix)
Well, maybe we just should be honest with ourselves and call this a biweekly podcast? Not giving up on weekly just yet, but there might be a downshift for 2022's Season 3. Anyway, this week we have put together a special mix from a new project by tech house producer Ben A and Chic Hooligan (aka David Ireland) that blends together some more laid back lofi grooves and then picks up a bit midway through with some chilled out house that weaves between afro/organic. It pairs well with 12-year-old rum, one ice cube, and no chaser. Sip up, lay back, and enjoy.
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 51 - Dot (bitbird records)
Delays, delays - we know, but this one was worth the wait. This week's guest mix is from up-and-coming producer Dot, based out of Los Angeles, and bitbird recording artists. She is a triple threat with production chops, vocal abilities, and a few instruments on her resume. She is the kind of artist that is bound to break down boundaries and bring a fresh perspective. Her mix is as eclectic as her productions, with various textures and moods perfect for the transition of seasons. So grab something nutmeggy, warm and fallish - it's shoulder season, after all.
Ambient Meditations 50 Tracklist - Dot
Mount Kimbie - Carbonated
Teebs - Slumber
Dot - Loneliness Hits Different Now
Hiatus Kaiyote - Creations Part Two
Taylor McFerrin - Degrees of Light
James Blake - Lullaby for My Insomniac
Sonnymoon - Just Before Dawn
Yves Tumor - Spirit in Prison
Dot - As The Crow Flies
Raays - Prelude
Dot - Want To Say
Four Tet - Circling
Aphex Twin - Blue Calx
Daedelus - Stampede Me
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 50 - Lomond Campbell
Escape to the misty highlands of Scotland with this latest mix from Lomond Campbell, one of our most soothing and eclectic mixes yet. Unless you are very well versed in the world of ambient music, many of these artists will be new to you in the best of ways. Campbell has delivered an ethereal collection of cuts that are perfect fall companions for a walk outside or merely sitting by the fire enjoying a fine Scotch, the peatier, the better on this occasion. So go find a bottle of Laphroaig 10 year, and bask in this mix; you might even feel some cold condensation on your nose by the end of it all.
Ambient Meditations 50 Tracklist - Lomond Campbell
Sean o duibhir a’ ghleanna - Nuala Kennedy & Tara Breen
Nighttime Rainbows - Toygasm
Descent - Blanck Mass
Pelog Blogg - Undermedvetenheten
Adnos III - Eliane Radigue
In Balgay Sillhouettes - Andrew Wasylyk
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt - Holly Herndon
Azukiiro No Kaori - Susumu Yokota
Reaction Diffusion - Hannah Peel
Landstrasse 2020 - Hainbach
Infinite Spin - Lomond Campbell
Jojobell - Maarja Nuut
lullaby for Klaus - Thor and Friends
Behind her name chestnuts fall forever - Sofie Birch
In The Fog III - Tim Hecker
Berlin Nights - Neil Cowley
Tennen - Hania Rani
Rocky Mountains - Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind
We Go Slow - Lomond Campbell
Hope Dealers – Klein
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 49 - AK
For many artists, music is a cathartic process; for some, it's a process to keep themselves in check and balanced. For Aljosha Konstanty, also known as AK, it's all of the above. Music for AK is a way to cope with anxiety, and his recent signing to Han Solo's bitbird label is a testament to the fact that it's working. "Sunrays" is the first single for AK on the label and proves that beautiful ambient soundscapes can exist alongside a 4/4 beat in a way that is soothing and slightly uplifting. We have always been huge fans of this balance on Ambient Meditations, and we look forward to hearing more from AK in the future on this label and in general. His guest mix hits the sweet spot of dreamy and uplifting, a perfect mix to pick you up like a warm cup of black tea spiked with a little whiskey. Enjoy.
Ambient Meditations 49 Tracklist - AK
Magic City Hippies - Diamond
AK - Sunrays
Salute - Feel the Same
Bicep - Apricots
AK - Floating Into Space
Bonobo - Linked
Rome in Silver - Like You
Fred again.. - Billie (Loving Arms)
Men I Trust - Serenade of Water
Zes - Avenue
Aparde - Loom
Nosaj Thing - Nightcrawler
Oneohtrix Point Never - Long Road Home
The Micronaut - Archery
冥丁 - Nami
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 48 - Rena Jones
Getting back into gear after Labor Day is no easy task, especially when it still feels like summer (well, it technically is). To help you downshift into the fall work grind or back to school grind or whatever grind you are attempting to tackle, we have tapped Emancipator collaborator Rena Jones. Her new single "A New Dawn Awaits" is out today, and you can check it out below, and her full-length album will be coming up on November 5th. The album is called Allegories and is just in time for long computer screen halls, holiday shopping clicks, cold weather, and of course, that post-Thanksgiving have for all the Americans out there. So wind down into your weekend with this lovely mix from Rena Jones - it pairs well with Pumpkin Beer, don't knock it until you try it!
Ambient Meditations 48 Tracklist - Rena Jones
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Helene Vogelsinger - Contemplation - "Astral Projection"
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Emancipator, Rena Jones, Flowerpulse - Xylem- "Thus"
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Oona Dahl - Re:Luminate EP - "Wait Lifted" David Last Remix
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Jako Jako - Aequilibration - "Resilienz"
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Matt Robertson - Enveleau - "Kalimba"
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John Hopkins - Singularity - "Singularity"
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Catarina Barberi- Fantas Resynthesized for 808 And 202 (feat. Carlo Maria)
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Emancipator, Rena Jones, Flowerpulse - Xylem - "The Sleeping Princess Stairs"
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Rena Jones - Allegories - "A New Dawn Awaits"
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol 47 - Jim Fairchild (Small Isles / Modest Mouse)
We are back from the summer break with a great guest mix from Jim Fairchild (Small Isles / Modest Mouse) that will perfectly ease you into the fall vibes. His new album The Valley, The Mountains, The Seais out now on AKP Recordings and is a lovely ambient-ish, plucky, sparkling wonder of work - also perfect for your autumn soundtrack lineup. We will be working on trying to keep this going weekly and lining up some great guests for the final stretch of season two. So chill the last of your rosé, break out your sweaters, and bask in the changing of the leaves. Welcome back fall, we are ready for ya!
Ambient Meditations 47 Tracklist - Small Isles (Jim Fairchild of Modest Mouse)
1) Philip Glass and The Philip Glass Ensemble - Microchip
2) Max Richter and Grave Davidson - Path 5 (Delta)
3) Johann Johannsson - They Fed The Sparrows Leftovers and Offered Grass to Scherfig's Turtle
4) Tom Rogerson and Brian Eno - Motion in Field
5) Hildur Gudnodottir - Circular
6) Joep Boevig - Henosis
7) Nils Frahm - Says
8) Shida Shihabi - Pretty in Plums
9) Clarice Jensen - Metastable
10) A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Desires are Already Memories
11) Loscii - Lumina
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol. 46 - Chrystal Für & Sanjay
This week to celebrate the holiday weekend, we are doing a good old-fashioned doubleheader. As the weather here out west has been unpredictable, we wanted to have some extra tunes to chill out just in case we get some curveballs, i.e. rain or blinding heat. We have two very chilled-out mixes from artists Chrystal Für and Sanjay. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Magnetic Ambient Meditations Mix One Tracklist: Chrystal Für
00:00 Kantilal Sonchhatra - Raga Bihag (Excerpt)
03:22 Olga Wojciechowska - Labyrinth Made Of Labyrinths
07:11 Stars of the Lid - Requiem String Melody
09:39 Chrystal Für - I’ll Rise At Dawn Once More (feat. Echo Collective)
14:12 Arvo Pärt - Lamentate - Fragile
15:06 Chrystal Für - I’ll Rise At Dawn Once More (feat. Echo Collective) [Continuation]
20:47 Jóhann Jóhannsson/Echo Collective - Stuk
23:10 loscil - Edifice
28:37 Delia Derbyshire - Liquid Energy (Bubbling Rhythm)
29:36 Chris Vibberts - Rights and Wrongs
31:33 Eluvium - Strangeworks
35:48 Taylor Dupree - Mir (Excerpt)
41:44 Echo Collective - Glitch
45:29 Chrystal Für - Memory Of A Fading Home
50:25 Michael Penn - The Transistor
51:43 Radiohead - Treefingers
55:23 A Winged Victory for the Sullen - Requiem for the Static King Part 1
58:01 Brian Eno - Discreet Music (Excerpt)
Magnetic Magazine Ambient Meditations -- SANJAY
Full Tracklist:
Air - Modulor Mix
Jelassi - Sahalé
Amelia - Chancha Via Circuito
Polo & Pan - Zoom Zoom
Ntaolo - Sahalé & Samarana
Flames (Original Mix) - Rapossa
Weak (Original Mix) - Maya Jane Coles
Love You - Rampue
You Made It Pt.1 - Weval
You Made It Pt.2 - Weval
1893 Chicago Speech - Swami Vivekananda
Set Me On (David August Remix)- Qtier
Metazoa (Original Mix) - Weval
Endup (Original Mix) - Nu
Inscape (Original Mix)- Cubicolor
Feathered Sun - Bulbo
Rio Mira - Adios Morena (Chancha Via Circuito Remix)
El Búho - Nevar
Manifestation - Abraham Hicks
Ambient Meditations S2 Vol. 45 - Mike Hiratzka
This week we are joined by the multi-talented Mike Hiratzka, a musician, producer, programmer, and an all-around musical swiss army knife. The mix he has put together is perfect for the dog days of summer, which should NOT happen in June! So grab an iced something, put on the cans and soak in these cool-down beats perfect for a sweltering evening on the porch, in your back yard or wherever you are cooling off.
Ambient Meditations 45 Track List:
1 Mike Hiratzka - Deadly Sins [ambient mix]
2 Vangelis - Tears In Rain
3 Mike Hiratzka - Hollow [ambient mix]
4 Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)
5 NIN - A Warm Place
6 Johann Johannsson - Kangaru
7 NIN - Ghosts 1
8 Aphex Twin - #3
9 Mike Hiratzka - And Then Again [ambient mix]
10 Mike Hiratzka - The Words That Matter [dub mix]
11 Radiohead - Daydreaming
12 Ludwig Goransson - Meeting Neil
13 Mike Hiratzka - The Light Of The Morning [ambient dub]
14 Mike Hiratzka - Headspace [ambient mix]
15 Radiohead - Codex
16 Radiohead - MK1 [edit]
17 Mike Hiratzka - La Vida
18 Arcade Fire & Owen Pallett - Dimensions
19 Grouper - Moon Is Sharp
20 Mike Hiratzka - Falling Back To You [ambient mix]
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 44 - Douran
This week we are featuring Parisian DJ and Producer Douran who is celebrating the release of his new EP Avalanche. His music is big, cinematic, and ethereal without a hint of cheese. His more dancey stuff harks back to the days of true progressive, when Sasha and Digweed, Nick Warren, Dave Seaman and other UK jocks held court. So it's only fitting that his AM mix leans into those epic sounds, perfect for taking with you on a long scenic drive or a trip to the outer atmosphere. Here is the soundtrack for your big dreamy interstellar weekend, even if you are just sitting on your lawn chair with a cocktail. Let's Go!
Ambient Meditations Tracklisting: Douran
Jon Hopkins - Light Through The Veins
Parra For Cuva - Temperature Of Traveling
Ben Böhmer - Flug & Fall
Midas 104 - Humming top
Stimming - Der Schmelz (David August Revision)
Kris Davis - Always
Robot Koch - Reach (feat. Delhia De France) [Chi Thanh Remix]
Douran - Awakening
We Are All Astronauts - Ether
"In this mix (and indeed in all my mixes in general whether live or just for the internet) I really tried to create a musical journey with a narrative progression and always melodic and emotionally intense tracks!
I also love to surprise by integrating film music in the intro, in the finale or even sometimes in the middle of my mixes. Here I chose Jon Hopkins for the intro and an Ether from We Are All Astronauts for the finale. I also slipped in a track from my latest EP "Avalanche"! - Douran
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 43 - The Orb
We are back for the summer season after a short break. Joining us for Vol. 43 to kick off the warmer weather is none other than the legendary godfathers of chillout, The Orb, aka Alex Patterson. Patterson has assembled a lovely and very Orbish mix that fans are sure to play on repeat. If you are new to The Orb, well, let's just say you have a cavernous amount of audio exploring to do as the catalog is quite extensive. Patterson has also announced three new projects for 2021, a new label, a new album, and a biography that takes you through his fascinating and wonderful career to date. We are happy to be back for the second part of season two; we hope you enjoy this one as much as we do.
Ambient Meditations Tracklisting: The Orb
Ken Nordine - the wet stranger
Gas - Gas 1
Sedibus - Toi 1338b
Dave harrow - Altandon
Instrumental - Smokebelch
Avalanches- Summer crane
The orb - Uluru
OSS - Strongman's variations of a camel party
Thore Pfeiffer - Alles wird gut
Jake (G)lover - Planet 9
YMO - Ariel implosion mix the orb
Nick Neutronz- FARA
Tony D - Tony D & the love trip orchestra
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 42 - Lycoriscoris
We are back this week with a beautiful mix from Japanese artist Lycoriscoris, also known as Yunosuke Senoo. His mix for AM weaves between classical, ethereal, and electronic to create the perfect balance of quiet bliss and serenity effortlessly. If you are in the mood for some feels, take this mix on a walk through some trees - aka Forest Bathing, and you will immediately be uplifted into the world of Lycoriscoris. His new album Chiyu is out now on Anjunadeep and brings the same emotional sensibilities with subtle driving beats, the perfect companion for this mix. So we suggest a doubleheader. Pair this with some junmai ginjo sake, and drift away.
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 41 - Kumi Takahara
We are back after taking a week off and have a lovely cinematic mix from Kumi Takahara just in time for a long Easter weekend. With some tracks from legends like John Cage, Brian Eno, and Max Richter, as well as some from the artists herself - you are in for a chilled treat. Takahara has put together the perfect soundtrack for the transition into Spring, twinkling pianos, delicate reverb, and sweeping silence that creates a mesmerizing white space as if watching the flower buds unravel in slow motion. Find something soothing to drink, maybe a green tea cocktail, and prepare for a mediative state.
Ambient Meditations 41 Tracklist
John Cage: Dream
Kumi Takahara - Nostalghia (Edit)
Hiroshi Yoshimatsu: Rain Dance
Fishmans: Long Season
Kumi Takahara: Ditty (Dylan Henner Remix)
Arvo Pärt: Spiegel Im Spiegel
Kumi Takahara: Tide
Kumi Takahara: Kai-kou (Porya Hatami Remix)
Max Richter - Spring (Vivaldi Recomposed
Kumi Takahara feat. Tape Loop Orchestra - Chant
Brian Eno - Thursday Afternoon
Ambient Meditations Vol 40 - Mint Julep
This week we tap indie poptronic duo Mint Julep to wind us down with a unique blend of uplifting swirls and a dash of melancholy. Their new album In a Deep & Dreamless Sleep is out now on Western Vinyl and is the perfect record to put you in a state of reflection after this insane and wild year of lockdowns and social distancing. With dabbles of synths, lofi noise, and soothing echoes, it's one you will probably put on repeat. Their mix is almost the perfect, slightly more chilled companion for their album, so stacking them together is a great way to wind down your weekend. It's not quite derby time yet, but grab yourself a copper mug and some good bourbon and whip up a Julep for this audio adventure, you'll probably need two.
Ambient Meditations Mix By Mint Julep:
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Khotin - Water Soaked in Forever
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Lucy Gooch - Stalagmites & Helictites
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Visible Cloaks - Bloodstream
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Kali Malone - Sacer Profanare
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Bibio - Ivy
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Joanna Brouk - Atavesta
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Tengger - Achime
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Polmo Polpo - Farewell
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Botany - Clean Lungs
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Valotihkuu - Lying On the Grass
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Susumu Yokota - Gekkoh
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Chihei Hatakeyama - Chased By Phantom
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Hollie Kenniff - So Good and Wild
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Emily A. Sprague - Huckleberry
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Mary Lattimore - It Feels Like Floating
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Frederico Durand - Postal de las Islas Feroe
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Pub - Dilemma
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Helios - Spectrum
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Goldmund - From One Place to Another
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 39 - Dntel
For the 39th episode of AM, the legendary Dntel takes the helm with his forward-thinking electronic selections. From his early glitchy ambient bliss to his indie-pop collab with Ben Gibbard as The Postal Service, Jimmy Tamborello has never stopped exploring. His new album The Seas Trees See, comingout on March 26th on Morr Music, is another delightful dose of Dntel's musical whimsy, appreciation of intimate and strange moments, and an overall surreal ambient wonderland.His mix for AM reflects all of his musical sensibilities and delivers a fresh crop of tunes and artists that will be unfamiliar to most. So get ready to take a sip of some dreamy marmalade; this mix would have the Mad Hatter in ecstasy. What to drink, maybe find a very complex Cabernet and burn some incense, because you are going on a trip.
Ambient Meditations Mix by Dntel
Hydroplane - How Can You Tell Me
Polido - (…)
The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa - Vacuum Blow (Mirror FX Mix)
Afterlife - 11/30/12
Takashi Kokubo - 光と風のシンフォニー
Zoviet France - alchamagenta
Dntel - The Lilac and the Apple (remix)
Shoeg - IX 1
Soho Rezanejad & Frederik Valentin - One Of My Shades
glia & Matthewdavid - gliamd-mxd
SELA. - …just another soundcloud producer
Plaka Roela - Flores Amarillas
Robbie Elizee - The Nod Out
Dntel - What I Made
Kyle Yerhot - Store Theme
Yves Tumor - Love is The Law
FARWARMTH - All The Lights In The Heavens
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 38 - STUFF
For the 38th episode of AM, we are joined by Belgian quintet STUFF to celebrate their upcoming album T(h)reats coming out on May 7th on Sbdan Ultra. The mix is a nice blend of bliss and quirky beats with tracks from the band themselves and some legends like Four Tet and DNTEL. This is the perfect mix to remind you that Spring is around the corner and hopefully, a summer that is less lockdown and more get down, even just a dabble of normalcy, would be good. If you are into Forest Bathing, this also an excellent mix for that kind of thing. So make something sparkly and effervescent to drink, maybe a Champagne Cocktail. Enjoy.
Ambient Meditations Mix by STUFF
- Satochi & Makoto - Closer
- Takashi Kokubo - イオンの森 (Oasis of the Wind)
- Iglooghost - Eœ (Disk•Initiate)
- Hullabalo0 x Detox Unit - Whatchu Need (Iyakuh & Pathwey Remix)
- Four Tet - Parallel 1
- Visible Cloaks - Wheel
- Solange - Jerrod (Lil Data TidalCycles live coding edit) (youtube rip)
- Amon Tobin - On a Hilltop Sat the Moon
- STUFF. - unreleased ambient jam
- The Tin Box - FoxDot melodic ambient improvisations (youtube rip)
- Alice Coltrane - Er Ra
- Sequentia - Hildegard von Bingen - O vis aeternitatis (Responsorium)
- Jon Hassell - Ravinia _ Vancouver
- Dries Laheye - live at ORBIT (Facebook rip)
- Adriaan de Roover - Arthropoda
- Vashti Bunyan - Window over the Bay
- DNTEL - The Seas Trees See
- LOVING - Growing Flowers By Candlelight
- Face To Face - Carl Gustav Jung 1959 interview (excerpt) / Jyoti - Bemoanable Lady Geemix (intro)
- STUFF. - OB499 (unreleased)
- Brian Eno - Reflection 1
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 37 - Qrion
For the 37th episode of AM, we are joined by up-and-coming Japanese artist Qrion, making noise in the electronic music world with her deep and vibey sounds. Originally hailing from Sapporo, she brings a wide-open, melodic deepness to her dance tunes and remixes that feel in tune with her mountainous hometown. Qrion leans into this quieter side of her production and pulls out a beautiful, emotionally spacious, and feel-good mix that feels almost like a personal soundtrack. So maybe find a fine Japanese whisky to pair with this selection, and appreciate the fine craftsmanship of Qrion.
Tracklist
Tomasz Mrenca - On the Other Side (ft. Hania Rani)
Qrion - It's All Over
Efdemin - Oh, Lovely Appearance of Death
Bvdub - Your Painted Armor Aches to Crack
The Cinematic Orchestra - Lessons (Dorian Concept Remix)
Martin Roth - More Amor Por Favor
C418 - Sweden
Burial - In McDonalds
Four Tet - Parallel 10
Grandbrothers - Auberge
Liam Mour - Give Me Your Light and I'll Drive
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaur - Islas Canarias
Haruka Nakamura - Lang
Hammock - Cliffside
Falling - Ben Salisbury
Patricia - Julia Set
Susumu Yokota - Long Long Silk Bridge
Uppermost - Overclouds
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 36 - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
For the 36th episode of Ambient Meditations, we are joined by Adam Wiltzie of A Winged Victory For The Sullen. The duo consisting of Wiltzie and composer Duston O'Halloran are releasing a new album on February 26th entitled Invisible Cities, which is actually a condensed version of the score they created for Leo Warner's theatre production. The album is everything you would expect from AWVFTS and more, with big cinematic moments delicately balanced by crushingly lonely ambiance; it is a recording that causes your mind to race and your emotions to drift. The mix Wiltzie has put together for AM 36 is a bit of a new direction and a pleasant surprise packed with dubby and indie vibes that bring out Wiltzie's tastes perfectly. Enjoy.
Tracklist - AWFTS (Adam Wiltzie) Ambient Meditations Mix
The Upsetters - Battle Axe
The Meters - Ease Back
Erkin Koray - Yalnizlar Rihtimi
Babla, Kanchan - Ay Mere Dil
Daryl Hall - The Farther Away I Am
Roger Eno - Sunburst
Spaceman 3 - Feel So Sad - Reprise
Andrew Bird - Yawny at the Apocalypse
Paul Kelly - Peace
De Portables - Happy With The Way Things Are
Brian Eno - Spider And I
Johann Johannsson / AWFTS - Eg Heyroi Allt An Pess Ao Hlusta
Brian Eno, Cluster - Wehrmut
Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie - The Burning Woman
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 35 - Vetle Nærø
This week we are joined by Norway's latest gift to the world of neo-classical music, Vetle Nærø. Perfect for the midwinter blues, Nærø's mix is cinematic, emotive, and dashed with a combination of hope and melancholy. His latest single, "Waves," is out on 7K! Records and gives fans of minimal piano work precisely what they crave, beautiful spaces between the decay. On the mix, you will find staples of the genre and some amazing artists you might not be familiar with, as well as an unreleased song from Nærø. This mix demands your attention as much as it creates a permeable soundtrack for the gray sky drifting outside your windows. Find something warm to drink, get a warm furry blanket, and lean back into episode 35.
Tracklist - Vetle Nærø Ambient Meditations Mix
Alaskan Tapes - Waiting
Patrick Jonsson - Suddenly We Looked Like Giants
Benjamin Gustafsson -Nrem3
Vetle Nærø - Hypnagogia
Bing & Ruth - And Then It Rained
Nils Frahm - Our Own Roof
Goldmund - Turncoat
Vetle Nærø - Waves
Jacaszek - Elegia
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Abyss
Bing & Ruth - As Much as Possible
Luke Howard - Blue Hands
Fog Lake - Transcenda
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 34 - Chihei
For episode 34, we are joined by Chihei Hatakeyama, a sound artist, mastering engineer, and record label founder based in Japan. His new album Late Spring is out on Gearbox Records (one of our favorite new labels pressing up jazz, electronic, etc.) on April 7th and the first single "Sound of Air" on 2/12. Chihei's mix presents an authentic soundscape vibe, with immense beautiful ambient caverns to get lost in and what you might call the true definition of Ambient music in this beautiful genre halo we call Chillout. A presentation of artists dedicated to the art of sound design and musical white space, many of whom you may have never heard of unless you are a hardcore fan of the genre.
Ambient Meditations Mix by Chihei
Harry Bertoia / Glowing Sounds
Ned Milligan / Sternal Sky
Channelers / Moving Through My Second Self
Robert Haigh / The Secret Life of Air
Opinion / Transcontinental
Cool Maritime / Forest Bathing
Chihei Hatakeyama / Thunder Ringing in the Distance
Shorelights / Untitled
Pontiac Streator & Ulla Straus / Item 4
Pendant / KVL-LWQ
Merrin Karras / Unleashed
Anthéne and Andrew Tasselmyer / Progressions, Pt 2
Andrew Chalk / Shadows From The Album Skies
Chihei Hatakeyama / Long Shadows
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 33 - Boku
For episode 33, we are joined by Irish newcomer Boku as we wind down January and head into February. Boku has a new EP coming entitled Fortune and has three previous singles, "Rise," "Game," and "Vermillion" all written after an intense breakup and while in a fragile emotional state. His mix is perfect for the dark days of winter, a blend of melancholy, a dash of infinite sadness, and a sprinkle of some light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe we all kind of feel like this right now? Well, here is your soundtrack for deep winter. Find something to warm you up while you drift away into the cold winter evenings.
Tracklisting
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Daithi - How to Fall in Love in a Pandemic
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Caribou, Luke Lalonde, Adem - Melody Day (Four Tet Remix)
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Jon Brion - Peer Pressure
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Jon Brion - Strings That Tie To you
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Leon Vynehall - Movements (Chapter III)
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O'Flynn - Udu
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Shlohmo - Resolve
8 Boku - 4X4 (unreleased)
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Tycho, Bibio - Spectre (Bibio Remix)
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Christian Löffler - Krone
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Evenings- Friend (Lover)
12.Ólafur Arnalds - Doria - Island Songs VII
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Nils Frahm - The Shooting
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IMYRMIND - Untitled
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Boku - Enough For Now
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Leon Vynehall - Time
Ambient Meditations Season 2 - Vol 32- LoFi Mix By David Ireland
This week we are keeping things simple, a nice icy cold LoFi mix with plenty of deep grooves, mossy basslines, wobbly beats, and jazz licks that are perfect for weekend chillage. So find a comfortable position, a beverage of some sort and lay back, let your mind undress, and get your beat meditation on.
So as we roll into the already crazy '21, we will be flipping up our format with rotating guests every other week and a radio-style broadcast for the other two with the occasional guest mix thrown in - this week, we have U.K. artist R.A.D.E. For episode 31, we will also be showcasing new music from Bicep, John Tejada, The Magician, Raul Alvarez, Emancipator & Asher Fulero, and more hand-picked gems from the downtempo genre across ambient to more mid-tempo jams. The R.A.D.E. mix that will take you old-schoolers back to the days of the chillout room with a modern twist, deep soothing ambient vibes, with some lovely percussive moments - smoking music.
AM Vol 31 By David Ireland + R.A.D.E. Mix
Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Sunny Side Up
Emancipator & Asher Fulero - Surf City
Raul Alvarez - May The Sun Return
Raul Alvarez - The Widow Sun
John Tejada - The Haunting of Earth
Marie Wilhelmine Anders - Autumn Fires (Rikaar Remix)
Morgen Wurde & Tis - Weist (Featuring Georges Emmanuel Schneider)
NTEIBINT - Colours (Edit)
Bicep - Sundial
The Magician - One Vibration Mix (Edit)
R.A.D.E. Mix
With You - Nthng (Lobster Theremin)
We Could Disappear - Baby T (Central Processing Unit)
Empty Slopes - Mount Shrine (Cryo Chamber)
Changes - Synkro (Apollo)
Timelapse - Sieren (Apollo)
Skin Deep - Dusky (Global Communication Remix) (17 Steps)
Ambient Meditations Season2 - Vol 30 - The Notwist
Happy New Year! Welcome to season two of The Ambient Meditations Podcast, and hopefully, after all this craziness, things will start looking up as we get into 2021. To kick off the new year, we have one of our favorite indie bands, The Notwist, who have a new album, Vertigo Days coming out on January 29th. We got the chance to catch up with Markus Acher to talk about the album, the year gone by, and their mix for AM. The Notwist drift between soft indie rock to experimental electronic music effortlessly, never able to be truly defined in one way or another. This mix is a testament to that, and we hope you love its quirkiness as much as we do.
AM Vol 30 By The Notwist / Track Listing
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John Tchicai - Lied
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Naran Ratan - Forevertime Journeys
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Jon Hassell - Tucan Ocean
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Cate Le Bon / Group Listening / Ed Dowie - Here It Comes Again
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Crescent - Abstract Forms
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Mirka Krivankova - Minimalni Dotekey (Mixed with: The Books - Meditation Outtakes)
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Babyfather / Micachu - God Hour
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Moondog - Pacific Oceans (Rain Forest)
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Devon Loch - Canoo
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Mica Levi - Love
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Michael Andrews - Library Chant (Soundtrack of "Me And You And Everyone We Know)
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Carl Stone - Banteay Srey
Ambient Meditations Vol 29 - RYTERBAND
Happy Holidays from all of us here at Magnetic Magazine and Ambient Meditations [AM]; this will be the last episode of 2020. We will return in the second week of January with special guest The Notwist and have lined up some fantastic guests to start things off right. This week's guest is up and comer RYTERBAND, a producer who has cut his teeth as a musician/composer in television and film and has now focused his attention on solo works in electronic music. With stunning remixes from Boxer on "Lighthouse" and Jody Wisternoff on "Brilliant Eyes," it's easy to hear all of RYTERBAND's potential for the dance floor - emotive, melodic, and introspective in all the right ways. RYTERBAND's AM mix brings his musical sensibilities to your speakers with tracks that will make you melt like marshmallows in your hot chocolate (spiked with something we hope). It is a perfect collection of tracks to reflect on what has been a very challenging and heart-wrenching year and look ahead to what will hopefully be a much better 2021.
RYTERBAND Ambient Meditations Tracklist:
- See Me Through - John Metcalfe
- Nocturne - Chris Hyson
- Portugal (A Lift) - Sea Oleena
- Choir To The Wild (Extended) - Solomon Grey
- Light Ascending - Luke Howard, Shards
- Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears - A Winged Victory for the Sullen
- 4T Recordings - Four Tet
- My Friend The Forest - Nils Frahm
- Loom (feat. Bonobo) - Ólafur Arnalds, Bonobo
- Meditação - Fabiano Do Nascimento
- Tugrul - Ochre
- Scene Suspended - Jon Hopkins
- Boy 1904 - Jónsi, Alex Somers
- To Heal - Underworld
- Snesl bych ti modré z nebe - Václav Slezák
- Lighthouse - RYTERBAND
Ambient Meditations Vol 28 - Rutger Hoedemaekers & Nils Frahm
For episode 28, we are changing up the format a bit with both a mix and a separate interview. Our guest mix is from the Dutch composer Rutger Hodemaekers to celebrate the release of his new album The Age of Oddities which came out on FatCat's 130701 imprint on March 5, 2021. Hodemaekers takes you on a cinematic journey all his own, perfect for long walks in nature or sitting in front of a fire. We also catch up with Nils Frahm for an interview to talk about his new live album Tripping With Nils Frahm, which was edited and perfected from multiple performances in his home town of Berlin at the Funkhaus, which is also the home to his recording studio. Along with the interview, there will be a few selections from the new album. We will be experimenting with the show's format in the episodes ahead, so please send any feedback to direland@magneticmag.com. We would love to hear from you.
Ambient Meditations Guest Mix by Rutger Hoedemaekers
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Meredith Monk - Earth Seen From Above
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Éliane Radigue - Jetsun Mila (Pt. 1) / Birth and Youth (Excerpt)
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Hildur Guðnadóttir - Leyfðu ljósinu
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Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Expanding Electricity
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Dauwd - Theory of Colours
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Laurie Spiegel - Drums
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Kronos Quartet & Laurie Anderson - The Water Rises
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Kali Malone - Spectacle of Ritual
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William Basinski & Laurence English - Selva Obscura 1.1
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The Durutti Column - Requiem Again
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Tim Hecker - Obsidian Counterpoint
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Viktor Orri Árnason & Yair Elazar Glotman - Life
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Echo Collective - Wistful Breath
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David Lang - Just (After Song of Songs)
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Peter Broderick & Machinefabriek - Homecoming
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Arthur Russell - Soon-To-Be Innocent Fun/Let's See
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Ian William Craig - Red Gate With Starling
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Hauschka & Hildur Guðnadóttir - #283
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Dempster / Gamper / Oliveros - Deep Hockets
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Alice Coltrane - Om Supreme
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Hiroshi Yoshimura - Water Copy
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A Winged Victory For The Sullen - Sullen Sonata
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Rutger Hoedemaekers - Think Us Better Than We Are
Ambient Meditations Vol 27 - After Turkey Music
Happy Turkey Day to everyone out there stateside! It's been a rough year and many of us will not be with friends or family this holiday due to the pandemic, but hopefully you are with people that you care about. This week we are going out a day early to give you some post turkey tunes to chill out to while your food settles and you gear up for some pumpkin pie or better yet, a snifter of high quality Bourbon. This is a mix of classic chillout with some jazzy influences and just enough beats to stir you from your indulgences to give thanks for all that we do have. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Ambient Meditations Monthly Selections - This playlists is updated weekly
Ambient Meditations - The Top 100 Chillout Tunes of All Time
Ambient Meditations Vol 26 - Emancipator
If you are a chillout fan, then chances are you have bobbed your head more than a few times to the beautiful beats and vibes of Portland's Emancipator. Despite the unfortunate timing, 2020 has been a big year for Portland's favorite laidback son, with a full-length album Mountains of Memory, a remix album Mountains of Memory Remixes, and a new EP in the pipeline with 9 Theory called A Thousand Clouds. With the classic boom-bap sound, a continually evolving twist, unlikely pairings, and an ambiance that is uniquely his, Emancipator has become a chillout hall of famer. The mix for AM 26 brings in some legends like Brian Eno and Four Tet; a dabble of Neo-Classical and some of that Bap, all fused with Emancipator's secret sauce. Hit play hit repeat, hit play, hit repeat.
Emancipator - Ambient Mix 26
- Ólafur Arnalds (feat. Bonobo) - Loom
- Loscil - In Threes
- Henry Green - I
- Emancipator - Galapagos
- Bibio - CAPEL CELYN
- Brambles - To Speak of Solitude
- The Gentlemen Losers - Silver Water Ripples
- Four Tet - Ba Teaches Yoga
- Loscil - Ahull
- Fila Brazilia - Subtle Body
- Tor - Aeris (Drumless Edit)
- Henry Green - We
- Plaid - Wen
- Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)
- Dark Sky - Angels
- Martin Glass - Okinawa Fantasia
- Donato Dozzy - Vaporware 01
- Burial - Night Bus
- Chihei Hatakeyama - Bonfire On the Field
- Susumo Yokoto - AZUKIIRO NO KAORI
- ? - Untitled
Ambient Meditations Vol 25 - Omid 16B
For episode 25, we catch up with progressive house producer 16B, aka Omid Nourizadeh, for a chat about his new album SunTzu and a brilliant chillout mix. If you remember the golden era of progressive house, back in the late 90s and early 00s, you remember those beautiful interludes and breakdowns that made the genres so memorable. 16B has never left and continues to carry the torch of that fantastic sound as well as more thoughtful ambient pieces under his own name. The mix for AM 25 takes all those "pins and needles" moments from your favorite progressive breakdowns and sculpts them into an ambient megamix that will make you feel like you are floating in outer space. Find a warm spot, preferably with a view of the night sky, and prepare to melt into the furniture.
Ambient Meditations 25 by 16B Tracklist:
16B - Hello (SunTzu) - aLOLa Records
Giorgi Tsiklauri - Ambient Psychiatrist (Omid 16B Remix) - aLOLa Records
Omid Nourizadeh - Ambient 4 (ArtIsNobody)
Omid Nourizadeh - Ambient 2 (ArtIsNobody)
Omid Nourizadeh - Ambient 3 (ArtIsNobody)
16B - Just Before We All Go (SunTzu) - aLOLa Records
AiN (16B & Alex George) - 23:35 (ArtIsNobody)
This week we are presenting an exclusive mix by the legendary Austrian duo of Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister, also know as K&D or Kruder & Dorfmeister. Twenty-two years ago, the two parted ways to pursue other projects, Peter with Peace Orchestra and Richard with Tosca, both phenomenal in their own rights, but there was that K&D secret sauce missing. Now we finally have a new album from the kings of dubby, beat drizzled, smokey downtempo, and it's out on November 13th, just in time for the long hard winter ahead. They have done a lovely laid back mix for AM 24 with some gems that will surely delight and have you hitting the play button more than once. Welcome back gentleman, the world of electronic music has missed you deeply.
Ambient Meditations - K&D Mixtape 1 / Vienna Oct. 2020
Jim Morrison - Words Of Wisdom 1
Bliss - People Among Us
Lucien Dubuis Trio & Marc Ribot - Bal Les Masques
Kruder Dorfmeister - Swallowed The Moon
Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound Of Silence (Luxxury Edit )
Jim Morrison - Words Of Wisdom 2
Islandman - Kara Topak (feat. Jacob Gurevitsch)
Moodyman - Do Wrong
Jim Morrison - Words Of Wisdom 3
Be Svendsen - Man On The Run (Richard Dorfmeister & Stefan Obermaier Remix )
Jepe - Planicie (Freestyle Man Remix)
Chopstick & Johnjon - Roots ( Acoustic Version )
Mark Hoffentlich - Oph
Jim Morrison - Words Of Wisdom 4
Ambient Meditations Vol 23 - Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation)
Episode 23 features Eric Hilton, one half of the iconic downtempo duo Thievery Corporation, which set the bar for 90/00s chillout. Hilton has decided it was time for another solo album with inspirations that range from Latin to reggae and everything in between. 'The Impossible Silence,' due out November 20, will land well with Thievery fans with its heady grooves and textures, a mix of everything from jazz to smokey Parisian lounge music. Hilton has put together a mix that will delight and inspire; maybe you should have some top-shelf Cognac on hand just in case. If you don't feel like a secret agent after this one, then you just aren't listening hard enough.
Track Listing:
Infinite Everywhere - Eric Hilton
Satyam Shivam Sundaram - Thievery Corporation
The Source - Eric Hilton
The Trainer Shuffle - Blue States
In Space - Royksopp
Aux Cyclades Electronique - Bertrand Bergalat
Moto Centripeto - Lesiman
Come Live with Me - Dorothy Ashby
The Dreaming Mind Pt. 1 - Quantic and his Combo Bombero
Les Professionnels - Air
Curse of the Ka’zar - Lemon Jelly
The Impossible Silence - Eric Hilton
Expert Dreaming - Eric Hilton
Remember when you used to make mix tapes for people? Maybe you made mix cds, but the point is you put together a collection of tracks that told a story and often shared how you felt about someone. Well, that's what episode 22 is all about, a sweet dedication to a lost art that hopefully makes a comeback, because playlists just are the same. This one is dedicated to my wife Laura, so find someone you care about and put together a mix for them, think about every track, take your time and I guarantee it will make their day. During these terrible times, it's sometimes good to let music take you out of the daily ticker tape that is our news cycle. So do it! Dig out those tracks you had forgotten about, maybe songs from when you first met, you are the DJ. This mix features cover songs, rare and unreleased stuff and some incredible piano works. It's chillout, neo-classical, cinematic and some classic downtempo. It might even make you tear up a little bit. Enjoy.
Ambient Meditations Vol 21 - Anané
Episode 21 features Anané, a vocalist, producer, DJ, and record label owner focused on bringing the beautiful sounds of her native Cape Verde and beyond to music fans looking for global influences and afro house. With a new release, Chapters of Becoming...Anané showcasing highlights of her career so far, we have received a mix for episode 21 that showcases the quieter side of her influences, music for sunsets, and late summer nights under the stars. Music inspired from every corner of the globe, blending into a subtle groove perfect for savoring the lasts bits of warm weather as we head into fall. Welcome to Anané's world.
Ambient Meditations Vol 21 Track List
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Elyodire - Osunlade
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Four Women - Letrachia
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Reality & Fantasy - Raphael Gualozzi (Giles Peterson Remix)
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Love Is In Town - Brenda Boykin
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Organ Walk - Bad Jazz Troupe
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Nica's Dream - Anane (unreleased) EOL
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A Luz De Yayal - Coladera
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Esperanza Di Mar Azul - Cesaria Ever
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Joia - Boy Ge Mendes
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Quera Saldo - Yuri Da Cunha
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So Um Cartinha - Lura
12 Beijo Di Longe - Boy Ge Mendes
- You Came Into My Life - Anane - Chapters Of Becoming Anane
Ambient Meditations Vol 20 - Bent
Episode 20 features the legendary UK downtempo duo Bent. If you are an old school chillout fan, then you will be excited to know that Simon Mills and Nail Tolliday (Bent) are dropping a brilliant new album titled Up In The Air on November 13 on the Godlike and Electric imprint. Filled with lush and beautiful sounds reminiscent of their earlier work, Bent is indeed back in a big way, and this album couldn't have been timed better, as we all need a little more chillout in our lives. The lads have also put together a two-part chillout mix, with each of them taking a 30-minute slot, which features some of their solo works, remixes, and other gems.
Ambient Meditations Vol 20 Track List
Part One: Nail Tolliday
Neil Tolliday - Wednesday
The Committee - The New Host
Neil Tolliday - You And The Situation
Smoke - Artmx2
Neil Tolliday - We Are So Small
Neil Tolliday - One Man Is Born
Part Two: Simon Mills
Shervin Baloorian - Fire (Simon Mills Magic Musicbox Mix)
Simon Mills - Snugglebumpkins
Napoleon - Game & Watch
Simon Mills - Coco
Napoleon - Fairy Bluebell
Simon Mills - Dots On A Blanket
Ambient Meditations Vol 19 - PBSR aka Pablo Serrano (Anjunadeep)
Episode 19 features composer and audiovisual artist Pablo Serrano, also known as PBSR. Based in London by way of Murcia (Spain), Serrano has an impressive resume working with visual artists showing at the Tate Modern and mixing music for Brooklyn based creative studio Pomp and Clout. PBSR's new track "Island" is featured on the brilliant new Anjunadeep compilation Reflections Vol. 1 that focuses on the labels fresh crop of electronic artists along with some of the label's staples dropping more chillout and downtempo cuts.
Tracklisting:
1 - Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou - Homesickness
2 - Alessandro Cortini - Vincere
3 - Flying Solo - Amanecer
4 - Nico Casal - Novo
5 - Nicolas Jaar - Xerox
6 - Ambrose Akinmusire - The Beauty of Dissolving Portraits
7 - Steve Reich - Music for 18 Musicians: Pulse
8 - Max Richter - To The Stars
9 - Jon Hopkins - Feel First Life
10 - Pang Lozano - Dreamy Song
11 - John Cage - In a Landscape
12 - Thom Yorke - Dawn Chorus
13 - Ryuichi Sakamoto - ZURE
14 - Brian Eno - New Space Music
15 - Mulatu Astatke - Tezeta (Nostalgia)
Ambient Meditations Vol 18 - Nico Losada of Salt Cathedral
We are back after a week off. For episode 18, we have Colombia's Nico Losada, one half of Salt Cathedral, and a solo producer in his own right with his latest single "Decomposition." Losada's approach to this newest single is unique, as it goes on for 24 minutes. "Decomposition" weaves in and out of various ambient soundscapes and percussion, giving you an intimate insight into the bedrock of Losado's influences and production style. Fusing layers upon layers of sounds and bringing the sounds of Cumbia and other Colombian music into his work, this is exactly what electronic music needs right now. From the glistening and infectious sounds of Salt Cathedral (Ultra Music) to the more reflective solo work, Losada is a producer to keep your ears tuned in on. Enjoy this mix from one of our new favorite producers, a blend of hypnotic tunes sure to satisfy your soul and, in his own words, a mix inspired by "hope."
Ambient Meditations Vol 18 Track List
Nico Losada - Sleep
Danalogue & Sarathy - Ballad of Rathalog
Schawkie Roth & Deborah Henson - You are the Ocean
Miguel Noya - Táctil
Nico Losada - Decomposition
McCoy Tyner - Beyond the Sun
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Amore
Hiroshi Yoshimura - Green
This week we once again do not have a guest mix, so we decided to dive into some lofi goodness with a blend of jazzy hip hop instrumentals and some classic downtempo. We are huge fans of the lofi genre, and it's come to mean so many different things to so many different people; one thing is for sure - it's having a huge moment right now. There is no better music to put on in the background for studying, working, or easing into your glass of something. Crazy times require less crazy music, so we hope this one relieves the stress a bit.
This week we present a unique mix of eclectic classics from all over the chillout map. From an early Carl Craig cut to Air to Daft Punk, we dug deep into the CD and vinyl stacks to find some of these gems, some of which will surprise you. We will be taking a break next week, and back the following. So enjoy your holiday weekend.
Carl Craig - A Wonderful Life
Air - Alone In Kyoto
Boards of Canada (Peel Session) - Aquarius (Version 3)
Double Fantasy - Heartbreaker
The Cinematic Orchestra - Lessons
Harold Budd - The Room of Mirrors
Daft Punk - Adagio for TRON
Imogen Heap - First Train Home (Instrumental)
Flunk - Play
Emancipator - Soon It Will Be Cold Enough To Build Fires
As we head toward September, we will start changing things up a little bit with the show, pushing more genres of chillout and downtempo music that reflects the seasonal shift. This week for episode 15, we welcome Mammal Hands, a forward-thinking trio that embraces multiple styles (jazz, electronic, folk, classical, world, etc.) in their productions. Jazz has always been a part of the downtempo genre in one form or another, whether it's LoFi riffs or classic Balearic chillout. It's an always welcome element that is perfect for easing into the evening or late summer afternoon. Mammal Hands will be dropping their fourth album Captured Spirits on September 11th and have put together a vibrant and deep mix for us this week, perfectly paired with a fine mezcal. Sip and trip out. Also, please check out our new companion playlist to the podcast on Spotify with selections from our past guests and fresh new chillout cuts we are digging.
Mammal Hands AM Mix Tracklist:
- Flying Lotus - Endless White
- Portico Quartet - Coy Carp
- Laraaji - I am Sky
- Four Tet - Tangle
- Lusine - Jetstream
- Alabaster DePlume - Whisky Story Time
- Aphex Twin - Avril 14th
- Mammal Hands - Little One (single out now)
- Erik Satie - Pieces Froides: II. Danses de travers
- Haruka Nakamura - Faraway
- Robert Fripp, Brian Eno - WInd on Wind
- Vashti Bunyan - Here Before
- Mammal Hands - Ithaca
- Elliott Smith - Angeles
- Akira Kosemura - Wavering Heart
- Eluvium - Everything To Come
Ambient Meditations Vol. 14 - Shiny Objects (OM Records)
AM's 14th episode welcomes Shiny Objects, aka Christopher J. Smith, the founder of legendary San Francisco label OM Records. Smith has been in the downtempo hustle from day one and has dropped a brand new album under his newish alias Shiny Objects entitled Ambient Downtempo Workswhich comes out today (August 21, 2020). The album is reminiscent of classic downtempo sounds but brings a contemporary take that feels essential in these trying times. So grab something cold to drink, find a quiet place to recline and take a lush downtempo journey with Shiny Objects.
This week for episode lucky number thirteen we are again without a guest mix and diving into another experiment. This time around we are doing a sequen to The Ghost of Brian Eno with his other application called Bloom, which is still available for iOS and is very similar to Reflections from our first installment. Bloom is different in that you can interact with it, plotting points on your phone's screen to direct which way the ambient audio soundscape takes you and with different sound profiles as well. If you are more keen to just sit back and become a vegetable, Bloom will accommodate that too. Set the timer, find your profile of choice and lay back into oblivion. So here is a little taste of Brian Eno's Bloom.
This week we are joined by Swedish pianist and composer Henrik Lindstrand who will be releasing his new album Nordhemon October 23rd on One Little Independent Records. His delicate, layered, and intentionally sparse compositions provide the perfect soundtrack for reflection. You can feel the emotions punch through with every stroke of the key, bringing you into Lindstrand's world yet allowing you to make it your own. His mix is remarkably reminiscent of his own work, a soundtrack for spaces and time, gently reminding us of our humanity, allowing us to feel more connected to the moment. You cannot help but be moved by these works, curated perfectly and programmed to enhance your journey, whether in an armchair or a coastal stroll. Headphones on, it's time to get ready for a sonic journey that will stay with you long after it is through.
This week we are doing something a little different, our guest is not a person per se but the algorithm of one. The application/album Reflections by Brian Eno is an experiment in machine learning applied to regenerative music, it's an algorithm that recycles loops and textures to create an ongoing ambient composition. It's like literally having the ghost of Eno just living in your iPad ready to create at any time, and what's even cooler is that it moves with the seasons and generates a video image to correspond with the sounds. Download it stat if you like what you hear. Headphones on, let's reflect with the ghost of Brian Eno.
Ambient Meditations Podcast Vol 10 - Bing & Ruth (David Moore)
This week we are joined by Bing & Ruth's David Moore to talk about his new album, inspirations from the California desert, the Farfisa organ, and more. Their new album Species came out on 4AD July 17 (2020) and will mark the fourth album from his shape-shifting modern minimalist/ambient ensemble. Moore's Ambient Meditations mix he has done for us runs almost as a sort of parallel to Species, a cinematic score to man's constant, if not eternal, existential dilemma. Inspired by classic soundtracks, artistic contemplation, and our place in the universe. The mix is expanding, beautiful, and timely in this time of pandemic peril, political strife, and global warming. This one will make you think, feel, and hopefully recalibrate. Enjoy.
Tracklist:
Gustavo Santaolalla - Tema Amores Perros + Atacama
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - Tracing Back The Radiance
Thomas Newman - Angela Undress
Chihei Hatakeyama - Alone by the Sea
Late Bloomer - Countances
Ben Seretan - Shotgun a Cigarette in an Empty Strip Mall Parking Lot
For Volume 9 we are joined by Icelandic duo Hugar consisting of multi-instrumentalists, Bergur Þórisson and Pétur Jónsson. Their music might be described as minimalistic, with only the essential emotive layers to fill in the "white space." You might say there is a certain Icelandic quality to their sound, wide open and dreamy with artifacts of such greats as Ólafur Arnalds and Jóhann Jóhannson, with whom they have also collaborated. Their new album, The Vasulka Effect: Music For The Motion Picture, is out on Sony Music Masterworks later this year on October 2nd. This project is a unique concept, both an inspiring and unique album that is an extension of the original soundtrack they did for the documentary on visual artists Vasulka. For the mix, we are taken on an extensive journey of both familiar and unfamiliar, with a variety of feelings and textures - it is also the most extended mix we have ever had on the show. So put on the headphones and get to know the sounds of Hugar.
This week we are joined by London based recording artist Tomos, a newcomer to the chillout scene with a beautiful new EP entitled "Count The Seconds," coming out on new imprint Mellia on August 26th, the new single "Resonate" available now. We catch up with him in his London flat to discuss the new EP, life out of quarantine in London, and his brilliant Ambient Meditations mix that he has done for us - based on his walks through London. So pop on the headphones, get to know Tomos.
Ambient Meditations Vol. 7 - Ferry Corsten as FERR
You probably know Ferry Corsten more for his massive anthemic dance music than for his atmospheric tunes as FERR. We got the chance to catch up with Corsten in Rotterdam via Zoom and talk a bit about the album, the current state of affairs and briefly discuss his mix for this week's episode. This week's mix includes some music from Corsten's new album and chillout veterans such as Chris Coco, Aquasonic, and Jon Hopkins. Sit back, put on the headphones, and enter the world of Ferry Corsten's FERR.
William Cashion, bass player for indie darlings Future Islands, joins us for Vol. 6 of the AM podcast. His new album Postcard Music is out June 26th, just in time for some summer contemplation. His mix is an eclectic grouping of artists that, in many ways, feel almost like a companion to his new album. Sit back, let your mind unwind and enjoy Vol. 6.
Gabríel Ólafs joins us for the fifth installment of Ambient Meditations, our ongoing series of ambient mixes designed for introspection, quiet walks, winding down, or meditation. Volume 5 features an incredible blend of solo piano works, cinematic moments, and even a choir. If you need to get over a creative roadblock or feel a little deeper, this one is perfect.
Following the release of last year's mesmerising 'Absent Minded', Gabríel Ólafs returns with his stripped back yet beautifully intricate 'Piano Works', a collection of reimagined arrangements released as part of an ambitious deconstructive series by One Little Indian Records.
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Ambient Meditations Vol. 5 - Tracklist
1. Jóhann Jóhannsson - Mandy Love Theme
2. Gabríel Ólafs - Lóa (variation)
3. Bing & Ruth - As Much As Possible
4. The Hamrahlid Choir - Heyr, himnasmiður
5. Nils Frahm - Re
6. Aphex Twin - #3
7. Jon Hopkins - Abandon Window
8. Tim Hecker - Radiance
9. Max Richter - Path 5 (delta)
10. Masayoshi Fujita - It's Magical
11. amiina - Leather and Lace
12. Gabríel Ólafs - Filma
13. Niklas Paschburg - Duvet
14. Ryuichi Sakamoto - Energy Flow
London based composer and singer-songwriter, Dan Michaelson is our first guest in this ongoing series of ambient mixes designed for introspection, quiet walks, winding down, or meditation. Volume 3 features an eclectic mix of artists along with a song from Michaelson's album coming out on July 24th, 2020 - called Colourfield.
LIVING SKETCH (EXCERPT) - HARUOMI HOSONO
MORNING - RYUICHI SAKAMOTO AND ALVA NOTO
OPTO FILE 1 - ALVA NOTO
THE FARTHEST PLACE - JOHN LUTHER ADAMS
FROM INSIDE, LOOKING OUT - DANIEL THORNE
LIVING SKETCH (EXCERPT) - HARUOMI HOSONO
COLOURFIELD PRELUDE - DAN MICHAELSON
THE WATER RISES - LAURIE ANDERSON & KRONOS QUARTET
THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC - GAVIN BRYARS
FACING NORTH: NORTHERN LIGHTS 1 - MEREDITH MONK
DRONES IN LARGE CYCLES - NICO MUHLY
A short 30-minute mix to gently send you off to dreamland. Cinematic and emotive ambient music with just the right vibe to ease you into a deep sleep. Great for disco naps or going the full eight-hour stretch. Enjoy.
The first in our new series of mixes to help you relax, meditate, chill out and wind down in these hectic times. Headphones highly recommended.
Lem Springfield aka Meltonix is our second guest in this ongoing series of ambient mixes designed for introspection, quiet walks, winding down, or meditation. Volume 4 features soothing soundscapes, hypnotizing pads and smooth bass lines for a more upbeat session.
Songwriter, producer & toured DJ, Lem Springsteen’s chillout music project of no boundaries is Meltonix (melt-on-this). Initially the intent sprung out of the love for listening to different types of downtempo music, when not working on danceable projects, from which Lem is more known. Life circumstances eventually turned that interest into a therapeutic creative expression of a moment in time. It was first captured on the release ‘St. Elsewhere’ album as more as a reflective and introspective calming agent. Now the sophomore LP “Infinite Possibilities” takes you on a more serious, yet creative journey of chill out vibes. Now the motive is creative freedom of expression.
MELTONIX DJMIX 2020 (all tracks produced or remixed by: Meltonix)
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“Goshen”
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“Clever Yellow”
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“Electronic Bluez”
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“Temporary Existence”
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“Trouble Comes” remix by: Meltonix feat. Vanessa Daou
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“The Awakening Track”
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“Safe & Warm”
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“Calm Oasis”