Tracks to meditate to. Each is suitable for ~15 minute session. Calm your mind and let these sounds inspire you to new ideas and peace of mind.

Also available on Spotify and other major music streaming providers. 
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Steps to Calmness (2019)

Walking in the city as an observer is meditative. I often wear my headphones and just walk around and almost get to meditative state watching people doing their thing. 
Stuff going on, people passing by. Some are really busy others sitting on park benches. Arguing on daily matters, drinking beer. Tourists observing old houses and listening to local guides pretending to be interested in the history of the place. Streetlights alternating between red, yellow and green. Cars stopping, letting people cross the road, then again speeding up. Public transport picking up crowds and letting them out as a stream of people. Sometimes. Rather seldom however, animals. A cat here and there, small birds chirping in the bushes.
Just walk around, observe and let the day pass towards evening.

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Sammud

A great source of good ideas is driving. My favourite car pushing down the streets. Streetlights passing by in an empty night city. 
It’s nice and warm inside. You feel cosy and secure. An ambient tune booming from your excellent multi speaker car stereo. You can feel the bass from the subwoofer and highs are as crisp as ever. You don’t feel sleepy, even though it’s 5AM and the city is well asleep. You’re energetic but calm, having fun, aimlessly drivig about to the parts of town you’ve never been to before. It’s just your car and a few taxis here and there. Night Drive.

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Night Drive

On the hottest summer, a rainy day might be the best thing that could happen. You wake up see the raindrops outside of the glass and feel the melancholy. Sometimes it's good not to go out at all and just stay inside feeling cosy. You light up the fireplace, brew some good tea and go on with your day. No fear of missing out, no anxiety about things that you should do outside. It's raining. It's fine to stay indoors and meditate the whole day.

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

Vihm

Higher up the air gets thinner. Thinner air makes it easier to see. Everything will appear crisp and you can see far. Chrystal clear views on mountain tops and clear skies. This lifting meditation will get your soul high so you can go on with your day, be present and enjoy it to the fullest.

Cover image credit: https://twitter.com/suketdedhia

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Palaqu

Days tend to get short during the winters up here in the northern hemisphere. Also when it's not night it's mostly semi-dark because of clouds here in Estonia. This is why I always appreciate early spring. We haven't seen sun for months and been in our homes trying to keep warm. And suddenly, it's bright outside. Snow is starting to melt and nature is waking up. Walking int he park, seeing smiles all around and chirping birds in the trees create a nice atmosphere here in the city.

Cover image credit: David Hiser
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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Valgus

On a crisp winter morning. When you notice that frost has taken over the world. It's extremely cold outside but with the right clothing you can go and explore. Feel the vibes and hear the sounds of everything almost standing still.

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Jää

Hot sun tranquilizes you. You feel relaxed, half asleep. You can move but you don't want to. Instead you let the sun warm you and you listen to the sound of the waves as they reach the shore near you. Shorebreak sure sounds violent, but you're on a safe distance feeling well. A calm breeze from the sea reminds you it's a good day today and you're happy being here and now. Life is wonderful.

Cover image credit: Chris Kuga 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/126928999@N04/18659717539

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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Mere ääres

A medicine song from Ecuador. It’s a traditional song that talks about the great eagle, likened to either a grandfather or grandmother who sings in love. Eagle in different cultures symbolizes different things – power, change coming your way, truth, honesty, connection to the divine, and balance. (source: https://entheonation.com/blog/aguila-aguile-canto-enamorado/ )

"No man has lived in this world without things happening to him." -- Ragnar Lothbrok

Image credit: Bernd Thaller https://www.flickr.com/photos/bernd_thaller/48168044211
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Series of meditative journeys by Bent Rushmore. Try to relax, listen to these tracks on a good stereo system or headphones and let your mind wonder.

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Águila Aguile

Hailing from Estonia, Bent Rushmore is a standout artist in the blues and electronic music scenes. He is best known for his role as the lead guitarist in the popular band, Köömes.

Bent's formative years were shaped under the shadow of the Soviet Union, where Estonia was part of the communist superpower. During that era, popular western genres like disco and rock'n'roll were prohibited, forcing these music styles into the underground. Bent's father, a taxi driver by day, clandestinely smuggled vinyl records at night. He purchased LPs from visiting foreigners, recorded the music on cassette tapes, and discreetly distributed these to local DJs and music enthusiasts. This not only served as a supplemental income but also exposed Bent to a vast array of music.

Bent took part in this covert operation, often pressing the "record" and "dolby" buttons during these recording sessions. It was through these experiences that Bent's profound appreciation for music was kindled. By the 90s, while still in high school, Bent began to DJ, using his father's music collection as his foundation.

Despite his early immersion in music, it wasn't until 2005 that Bent picked up an instrument - an electric guitar. While showing off his newfound skills playing Nirvana songs, he discovered that his good friend had secretly purchased a bass guitar and had been practicing. This revelation led to the formation of the band "Köömes." The two friends enlisted a drummer, began writing songs, and started rehearsing in the drummer's basement.

Köömes has since evolved, expanding into a six-member rock band with four studio albums under its belt. The band's music has gained significant airplay on Estonian radios and has graced stages across the country.

While Bent continues to contribute to Köömes, he has also pursued his solo career. In 2017, he released his first solo album "Soi Dog," a melancholic blues album that reflects on the struggles and mundanity of everyday life. The album, released on digital platforms and vinyl, grapples with existential questions, acknowledging our collective struggle to find meaning in life.

In 2018, Bent ventured into electronic music production, experimenting with keyboards and synthesizers. This new direction culminated in the 2019 release of his meditative album "Steps to Calmness." Bent describes the album as a soothing balm for our chaotic world, hoping that his music can help listeners find inner tranquility.

Bent's musical journey is far from over. He continues to craft new music and anticipates future releases in both the blues and electronic genres. Stay tuned for more from this diverse and ever-evolving artist.