gazing into the infinite cosmic abyss

I ran across a very interesting comment via Reddit a while ago that stated 'instead of looking up into the sky, you're actually gazing down into the infinite cosmic abyss, with only gravity holding you to the surface of the earth.' Heavy. But true, and a bit scary. We ride the Mother Earth spaceship venturing through the absolute unknown. And there's nothing we can do about it other than enjoy the ride.
To accompany your journey, I've managed to glue together some sounds that were brought to initial life by some of the greatest aural travelers in the field of sonic space. My role is to manipulate and conjure up the family of musical representations that assist you while peering out beyond the cosmic rim into the infinite cosmic abyss. Now that warmer weather is coming, it is a good time to get back into marveling at sunsets that give way to nightly stargazing. I've used only my 'A' list of space traveling composers to give you the best mix (in my opinion) that I've ever created. Use this mix freely as your soundtrack for this. Give thanks that Mother Earth is gluing you to herself so that you can get a good glimpse of the heavens all while hitching a ride on her back. Make good use of this soundtrack while gazing into the infinite cosmic abyss to assist with your journey through the solar system. BTW, I'm posting this on my birthday (exact time as well as date) as I want to give something that means a lot to me. Better to give than to receive, in my opinion. Peace.

within clouds of infinite space

Now that we've taken various detours throughout realms of thought and imagination, it's time to re-enter the space pod of higher realization and creativity to journey to new worlds for inspiration. To help adjust your human self to certain elements of the celestial current and adjust to zero gravity, Spaceman's Transmissions is offering an in-flight aural injection of freshly processed ingredients. It is mixed with careful consideration and care, and is both organic and high in mental nutrients. For those wishing for a vegan entree of goodness should rest assured, as there were no humans or animals harmed in the making of this delightful departure orientated morsel.

Within your mind there lies a world of untapped potential. The only way there is through your ears. The music will guide you through the darkness, and bring light and sound into focus. As grey matter aligns with the positive gravitational pull, a bright light of mental agility will be poured upon your consciousness. Let the sonic aura draw away undesired tension and bad vibes. Your pod serves as a cocoon that hatches a human that is more aware and more functional. Thank me later for that.

above, beyond

Welcome to another episode of Spaceman's Transmissions. For this venture, we will set your thought-spacepod up nicely for your cosmic exploration. Delve into your innermost mind capsule for a bit, clear out the thought obstacles that hinder you, and project into a state of enduring peace. This mix is optimized for absolute relaxation and can be used in a number of ways. Mostly, it is to be used for sailing past the clouds, beyond the exosphere, and into the deep void. Using starlight as a beacon is permitted. However, do not be distracted by unnecessary influences such as random useless thoughts of anything but your creative flow. As you drift among the cosmos, reflect upon the beauty that life offers, and celebrate that. Upon reentry, your focus will be calibrated and thoughts will be aligned with purpose and motivation.

I purposely tried to mix it up with many diverse styles of music. A bit of ambient, a dash of shoegaze, and a smattering of ethnic colors. For me, and hopefully for you, it kept things a bit interesting. I've got some great guest mixes lined up, and this mix was inspired by those around me that are creating some amazing things. Once again, I'm revising the format of the track listing to make it easier on the eyes (and I promise, at least for quite a while, this will be my last revision).

navigating the hours of darkness

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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)

perpetual hover (the space beyond space)

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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)

as the night pulls you in

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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)

cosmic drift

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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)

lullabies for cosmonauts

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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)