soul ascending

There are so many ideas and theories about what truly happens to your soul when we depart Mother Earth. Is our mortal body a vessel that carries the soul, steered by our intuition and desires? Or are we just empty shells, only to be recycled back to the Earth? I have my thoughts and beliefs, as does anyone. Life is about pondering, discovering, and experiencing. Like anyone else, I strive to radiate good intentions by trying to live a selfless life that is inspirational. In doing so, my wish is that as my soul ascends, it will be accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack; one that represents the elation that I experienced in my life balanced with the melancholy of departure. I would like reflect on my life in a satisfyingly content manner during the ordeal, both good and bad.

The intention of this mix is for it to be used figuratively. If a dark cloud casts a shadow over your world, the music presented here will guide you above and beyond. Do not allow the gravity of turmoil and negativity weigh you down. The set here is intentionally a bit cinematic and deep, and I hope that your soul ascends higher and higher as you take in warm colors and the sonic aura that envelopes your soul. 

for the lonely souls

Most of the time that I do my really deep music listening, it's when I'm lost within my own thoughts. I don't have to converse with others, do any sort of active reasoning on anything, or have judgments or ponder solutions. My mind is a sponge, open and dynamic, my mood and feelings shaped by oncoming colors that slowly build castles in my mind.


I created this mix for the sleepers, for those needing time to put on headphones and breathe deeply, the ones who want to hear the thoughts within their own grey matter without obstruction, the souls that want to have a soundtrack for a moment in their lives, the ones who need a backdrop for contemplative pondering.........in the end, it's for the listener that craves a bit of solace in a chaotic world, and to aid your soul searching, surrounded by the colors of peace and solitude.

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).

melancholy (part II)

Guten Tag (oder Morgen, Abend.........wasimmer), wie geht's? Mir geht's gut, danke. Just trying to keep up with old skills, sorry. Like the very first mix that I did (MELANCHOLY), this outing is a representation of a nostalgic period in my life. Perhaps it's the vibe, or a certain sound within the songs that I pick up on. Having must moved (a big event in my life, and I mark those events by what I listen to), I find a comfort in the songs presented here, and I have been bouncing these songs off of my mind for a little bit now.

I just recently discovered Petal, and this song more than others is a composition direction that I'd like to explore. I'm going to pick his song apart and find out what makes it magical to me. World Without End is the perfect song to open this mix up with. It creates the right atmosphere for me to get my head right. I'm actually quite (justifiably) jealous of Petal's composition skills and tones, and in particular on this piece. Be sure to pay him a visit at either his blog (PETAL) or his artist page at Earth Mantra (EARTH MANTRA - PEDAL). He also gave me a killer review on my release with Harmony & Decay (thanks, man!!).

awaking silently before sunrise

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TRACKLISTING

“From A Solid To A Liquid” by Biosphere from Dropsonde (Touch), Released February 21, 2006 (Start Time: 00:00)

“After Rainfall” by Ora from After Rainfall (Fungal), Released 2003 (Start Time: 04:58)

“Breakwater At Dawn” by Cousin Silas from Geographics (Earth Monkey Productions Netlabel), Released Unknown (Start Time: 09:54)

“Geiss” by Igneous Flame from Oxana (Chillfactor10 Records), Released January 1, 2004 (Start Time: 11:21)

“Even If You’re Never Awake” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Kranky), Released April 3, 2007 (Start Time: 15:21)

“Between The Hours” by Rapoon from Tin Of Drum (Staalplaat), Released November 24, 1998 (Start Time: 24:26)

“A Dream Of A Spider” by Andrew Thomas from Pop Ambient (Kompakt Germany), Released February 17, 2009 (Start Time: 32:06)

“Flashing Emergency Lights” by Dave Preston from Soundtrack For Motion (CDBY), Released July 20, 2010 (Start Time: 36:12)

“Meditation 2” by Ishwish from Meditations (Magnatune), Released July 3, 2010 (Start Time: 40:17)

“The Clear Light” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Round Sky Music), Released September 20, 2011 (Start Time: 45:04)

“Midnight Submersion” by Cluster Balm from 1.0 (Blue Water Records), Released August, 2004 (Start Time: 51:42)

“Ascent” by Arcticology from Haven (Earth Mantra Netlabel), Released 2009 (Start Time: 55:29)

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)

ascending the cosmic horizon

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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)

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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)

music for daydreamers

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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)

magnatunes mix

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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)

...and breathe

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TRACK LISTING

• “Low Light” by Peter Gabriel from OVO: The Millennium Show (Real World Records), Released August 8, 2000 (Start Time: 0:00)

• “Alchemist” by Philip Pickett from Alchemist (London), Released July 21, 1989 (Start Time: 6:36)

• “Don't Bother, They're Here” by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Kranky), Released April 3, 2007 (Start Time: 9:35)

• “The Great Silence” by Bombay Dub Orchestra from Bombay Dub Orchestra (Six Degrees), Released February 28, 2006 (Start Time: 19:36)

• “Empress You Are” by Paul Avgerinos from Words Touch (Round Sky Music), Released November 21, 2001 (Start Time: 25:50)

• “World Of Sleepers” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from World Of Sleepers (Ultimae Records), Released November 27, 2006 (Start Time: 36:20)

• “The Deep And Lovely Quiet” by SubtractiveLAD from Life At The End Of The World (n5MD), Released February 9, 2010 (Start Time: 39:08)          

• “Falling Down A Dam Of Mashed Potatoes” by Lawrence from Childish Music (Staubgold), Released April 25, 2005 (Start Time: 44:20)

• “Lead Lined” by Conelrad from Community Shelter Planning (“no label”), Released 2007 (Start Time: 47:51)

reflection

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TRACK LISTING

• "Ignacio" by Vangelis from Ignacio/Entends-Tu Les Chiens Aboyer (Egg/Barclay) Released 1975 (Start Time: 0:00)

• "10 12 18" by Global Communication from 76:14 (Dedicated/BMG Records/Arista/Legacy/SME) Released June 1994 (Start Time: 4:10)

• "Requiem For Dying Mothers Part 1" by Stars Of The Lid from (Kranky) Released October 29, 2001 (Start Time: 16:15)

• "Always With You" by Paul Avgerinos from Words Touch (Round Sky Music) Released November 21, 2001 (Start Time: 22:52)

• "Kobresia" by Biosphere from Substrata (Touch UK) Released January 1, 2004 (Start Time: 34:33)

• "Thunderstorm" By Unknown from Unknown (Start Time 41:14)

• "Memories Of Green" by Vangelis from the Blade Runner Soundtrack (Atlantic/Wea) Released June 21, 1994 (Start Time: 42:55)

melancholy

I didn't pick songs that put me in a melancholic mood, but rather songs (or songs from releases that I admire) that represent periods in my life.

I wanted to pick some of my favorite (very difficult task!) songs for my first mix. I can definitely say that BETWEEN INTERVAL's Autumn Continent is in my top 3 for ambient releases.

So it had to be the first song. The entire CD is very solid from the first sweeping entrance to the last dying ember of drone. I have to say that PAUL AVGERINOS' Words Touch is an absolute must-have for those who like a thinking man's ambient. Paul is a more of a composer than the average brick-on-keyboard noodler, and Words Touch (along with Love, which can be a perfect sequel) is rather deep. I have an MP3 disc player that has played both of these releases every night for years now (in my son's room as well). The next song, I Shall Be Removed from KEN (I don't have much information on this artist) is something that I discovered from sifting through people's suggestions for ambient music. Oddly, the rest of the artist's music is indie rock.

#19 by APHEX TWIN is a bit of departure for this artist, although he has released a couple of ambient works. I made a mix for a friend, who had never heard of APHEX TWIN, and he loved it. I then sent him a link to the videos WINDOWLICKER, COME TO DADDY, and RUBBER JOHNNY. Kind of blew his mind. The last song is a great one from WILLIAM BASINSKI. I love what he did with loops, he is a pioneer of sonic decay. Hopefully, these songs will lift you up, and ease anything that weighs you down.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

• "Autumn Continent 1" by Between Interval from Autumn Continent (Spotted Peccary), Released August 8, 2006 (Start Time: 0:00)

• "Weightless You Are" by Paul Avgerinos from Words Touch (Round Sky Music), Released November 21, 2001 (Start Time: 7:24)

• "I Shall Be Removed" by Ken from Stop! Look! Sing Songs Of Revolutions! (Metropolis Records), Released February 21, 2006 (Start Time: 18:38)

• "#19" by Aphex Twin from Selected Ambient Works, Vol. II (Sire), Released April 12, 1994 (Start Time: 23:44)

• "dlp 2" by William Basinski from Disintergration Loops (Musex), Released 2001 (Start Time: 33:36)