For our last mix of the year, we warmly welcome a very talented synthesist, DJ, and co-founder of Frequency Domain, Ali Wade.

Some words by Ali:

"The Observatory has had a really great first year, hosting many go-to mixes for me, so I feel humbled to round off the series in 2023. Thanks to Jay for the invite and to all the previous contributors for setting the bar so high.

As the world grows exponentially more complex and unjust, music is ever the stabilising force. In November this year I was invited by the Bleep43 crew to DJ alongside some incredible artists at an event in east London - this mix pulls together a lot of the music I played that day, including many tracks from the label I co-run, Frequency Domain. Recorded one afternoon while in bed with a cold, I hope it puts you in a good place."

Tracklist:

Southfacing - The Marking Song (Frequency Domain)
Sync24 - Replicant (Ultimae Records)
Hula Om - Raul Lovisoni / Francesco Messina (Cramps Records)
Marja Ahti - Chora (Hallow Ground)
Pauline Anna Strom - The Unveiling (Ether Ship Records)
Alva Noto - Xerrox Rin (Raster-Noton)
Arovane - Rotor (Quiet Details)
Tetsu Inoue - Sour Cloud (DiN)
Autechre - Nine (Warp Records)
Stars of the Lid - Even (Out)+ (Kranky)
LF58 - Rituale (Astral Industries)
Alva Noto - Xerrox Monophaser 1 (Raster-Noton)
Ali Wade - Imbolc (Frequency Domain)
Jonathan Fitoussi - Triangulum (Further Records)
William Selman - Umami Lagoon (Mysteries Of The Deep)
Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1619010 (AP Musik)
Jürgen Müller - Jenseits des Stromes (Digitalis Recordings)
r beny - eistla (Self-released)
Golden Shields - Radiance (Frequency Domain)
Imaginary Softwoods - Almond Branch (Field Records)
Fields We Found - Shifts (Handstitched)
Hinako Omori - Levitation (Houndstooth)
Mücha - Spectral Interference (Frequency Domain)
Southfacing - Opt Out (Frequency Domain)
Chris Watson - Cima Verde (Fondazione Edmund Mach)
Ian Hawgood - For Distance Brings Us Closer (Handstitched)
Linnley - Filiform (Space Surgeries)
Chris Watson - Soffi di Vento (Fondazione Edmund Mach)
Papiro - Romeo on the Beach (Marionette)
Imaginary Softwoods - Parterre (Field Records)
Polypores - ECCO (Frequency Domain)
Southfacing - Out of the Park (Frequency Domain)

Frequency Domain: https://frequencydomain.bandcamp.com
Space Surgeries (Frequency Domain Sub-label): https://spacesurgeries.bandcamp.com/music

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Ali Wade

A complete buzz right here! Jimiwinkles steps up for this month’s guest mix!
Winkles lays down an hour of absolute vibes, sit back and enjoy! One for the heads.

Outsiders w. Duckett guest Jimiwinkles [12.02.2024]

Sounds by @avsluta 💫
Visions by @marcomaldarella ⛰️

TRACKLIST: 

Joël Lavoie - Les Vapeurs Qui S'échappent
Matt Rösner - Anchorage
LOG - LOG 1
Unjin - 25 Gut
Khun Fluff - Dāw
Lee Anthony Norris & Mick Chillage - Something We Can't Explain
nthng - Son
Shakali - Rural Aural
Autum of Communion - Earth Waiting
funcionário - Mudar Derrota
Command D and gi - Align
GM Harris - Moving Ground
Max Würden - Capsules Of Energy
CELL - Linear White
The Detroit Escalator Company - The Inverted Man (Falling)
Pub - Paper Aeroplane
Inhmost - East Sea 동해
nthng - With You
Barker - Paradise Engineering

Introspective Electronics w/ Avsluta x Netil Radio | February 24

Beyond / Below B17 by @chriswidman of @abstractscience. Received January 2024.
Photo by Chris

"The vision + photo of a winter sunset on Lake Michigan became the starting point. From there, the mix evolved into three movements that were influenced by the Metro/Smartbar "23 Hour Party People" chill room sets through which I first got to know Hi-Vis. Even though it is intended for deep listening, it sounds best at high volume with proper bass."

Laurie Anderson "We have to Imagine …”
Fennesz “We Trigger the Sun “
Monolake “Allure Publison”
Purelink “At Nest“
rRoxymore “Sun in C”
Davis Galvin “Latest Fruits”
Conrad Schnitzler & Pole “Wiegenlied für Katzen”
Bug vs Earth “City Of Fallen Angels” 
Barker “Paradise Engineering”
Batu “Emulsion Of Light”
Time Wharp “East River Dusk”
Laurie Anderson “…Different ways…”
Fluxion “Sol” 
Deepchord “Orbitals”
Theo Parrish “Sky Walking”
Appleblim "Bladed Shogun (Deadbeat Remix)"
Daniel Avery "Lone Swordsman"
June “Lost Area (DJ Sprinkles' Lost Dancefloor)
Shawn Rudiman “There's a Darkness Under Every Sun”
Laurie Anderson “…to Describe..
Photek “T’Raenon”
ASC “Threeform” 
Aural Imbalance “Aphelion's Edge”
µ-Ziq “Green Chaos”
PAN-AL “It's Rigged”
Ulrich Schnauss + Jonas Munk “Faint Lights In The Distance”
Laurie Anderson “…the Ends of Things”
KMRU + Aho Ssan “Rebirth”

B17. Chris Widman

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Paduan - March 2024

Bright Patterns is a show about following an internal absolute while navigating endless options.

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BRIGHT PATTERNS with Vicki Siolos @ The Lot Radio 03-07-2024

So pleased to welcome our next guest...

An incredibly talented producer and DJ, who captured our heart and has gifted us with so much inspiration over the years..... ma lo...

“A collection of personally significant & beautiful works from various incredible artists. Layered with field recordings from time living in the mountains on magical Dharug & Gudungurra Country”

This mix is very special to us. Feelings of nostalgia. It takes us back to when we first fell in love with ma lo’s sound… <3

Dive deep…

Composed and recorded on Dharug Country 🌱

https://soundcloud.com/mahlomusic

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - ma lo

Quiet as is proper for such places;
The street, subdued, half-snow, half-rain,
Endless, but ending in the darkened doors.
Inside, they who will be there always,
Quiet as is proper for such people—
Enough for now to be here, and
To know my door is one of these.

(by Robert Creely)

Dear listeners, join us on a sonic journey curated by the talented iwamaki (@makiko-iwaki), as we explore the mesmerizing connection between ambient music and the landscapes that inspire it. From Tokyo's urban pulse to the serene depths of nature, experience the immersive blend of experimental textures and tonal instrumentation. Let iwamaki's captivating mix transport you to new dimensions of sound and storytelling. Tune in for a dose of beautifully textured inspiration to kickstart your week. This mix is a DJ set from VENT Tokyo, played on March 26, 2021. 

Due to personal reasons - I am in the middle of a PhD project that requires all my attention - the 'studio bb' project has been offline for the last few months. Now that I have more time, the podcast series 'Identity formation' will continue as usual with one episode per month. There are a lot of great artists in the pipeline and can't wait to share all the great mixes with you. 

As always, if you like the podcast, please don’t forget to give it a Like, Comment and/or Repost, to support both our community and the artist. If you have questions regarding the mix, you’re always welcome to contact us. You can find the Tracklist enclosed.

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Tracklist

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Identity formation listening session - 12 - Return [by iwamaki]

An audio companion to accompany the viewing of the 2024 total solar eclipse.  Wishing you clear skies, from @mascrujiente and @kevmachine

2024 Solar Eclipse Mix - Sean & Kev

Opening set for @darkentriesrecords showcase in San Diego, CA (March 2024) ft. Bill Converse & Josh Cheon... deep Detroit vibes and some jacking house.

Cabaret Voltaire - Low Cool
Patrick Cowley - Mockingbird Dream
Mandrake - The Vagus Nerve
L.B. Bad - Just Don't Stop The Dance
Theo Parrish - Lost Angel
Outermost - It's In There
Japan Blues - Half Dead Pulse
16 BIT - Where Are You? (Instrumental)
Lena Platonos - Lego (Lena Willikens Remix)
Beau Wanzer - Two Orders
Marcus Mixx - M+M Theme
Helena Hauff - c45p
Reese - Just Want Another Chance
Future Beat Alliance - Personnal Data
Levon Vincent - Fear
DBX - City on the Edge of Forever
Andreas Gehm - 1000 Miles
Looney Tunes - Just As Long As I Got You (Brooklyn club remix)
Corporation of One - So Where Are You
Greg Cash - Party Chat (Q-Marc Mix)
Outlander - Vamp (Kevin Saunderson Remix)
Aaron Carl - The Struggle (The Plan Remix)
E-Dancer - World Of Deep
Shake - Sonar 123
Rhythim is Rhythim - Drama
Serge & Tyrell - House Countdown (EPS Deng't Mix)

Dark Entries Showcase Opening Set

Talented Berlin mainstay Jesse G for number #155 with an incredible blend of intricate sounds & bassy, groovy rhythms. As a member of the local Tresor DJ team, team member at Hardwax, host of a radio show on @refufeworldwide, and with a residency at RSO, she is a well respected member of the Berlin music community for her skills & commitment to the craft (and beyond, with gigs across the continent).

Thanks for the mix Jesse! <3 

@jessegofficial

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Paduan - March 2024

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