Deep Dive Sound

Noise Ambient

Armenian Quarter, Old Jerusalem

The Souq, Bethlehem

"On The Drone Of Solitude" is a collection of sonic narratives whispered through the gentle hiss of vintage tape, evoking solitary moments experienced during travels. From the labyrinthine backstreets of ancient Tunis to the haunting, long-forgotten sanatoriums of post-Soviet Georgia, from the tranquil serenity of a Singaporean airport to the bustling, chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh, and to the serene heights of Azorean mountain lakes, from the grandeur of Kosovo's towering peaks to the delicate caress of my hand drum's mellowness, this album weaves a tapestry of sonic solace and soulful connection.

These sonic vignettes emphasize the transformation of landscapes into cherished memories, in places where people chose solitude or were compelled to embrace it. They serve as sonic meditations on solitude, portraying a single person confronting the grandeur of nature or the lonely moments experienced in bustling but careless urban environments.

Composed, recorded, and arranged by Rafael Diogo
Mastered by Raffaele Pezzella AKA Sonologyst
Cover photo by Konstantinos Sahlos

This album has been released by Drone Works International and can be purchased at https://droneworksinternational.bandcamp.com/album/deep-dive-sound-on-the-drone-of-solitude.

Islands Of Abandonment

On The Drone Of Solitude

Under a blanket of starlit darkness, the forest hums with life. The gentle pulse of insects, echoing frogs, and the occasional call of distant birds weave together in a primal symphony. In this lush, untouched world, each sound tells a story, merging into an immersive nocturnal melody that celebrates nature’s resilience and beauty

Night Chorus in the Heart of the Colombian Amazon, 2024

Rafael Diogo about 'Where Shadows Sleep':

'Where Shadows Sleep' is a meditative sonic diary, born from my recent journeys across South America and the Middle East & North Africa. It weaves together the contrasts I witnessed — between cultures, faiths, and the presence and absence of the divine. It reflects on what humanity celebrates and laments, offering a space for both solace and reflection.

In the Amazon, the earth hummed in delicate whispers, lush and endless. I captured its heartbeat, learning to embrace medicinal plants, cradled in the quiet power of nature’s embrace. These sacred moments of peace stand in stark contrast to my time in the Middle East & North Africa, where desolation echoes and resilience blooms in the shadow of struggle. These two worlds became sonic prayers, woven mantras of hope-seeking balance in their wake.

Each track began as a field recording, a raw imprint of place and time. Slowly, these elemental sounds transformed, enriched by layers of tape loops, healing instruments, and synths. Together, they form a spiritual vessel — an album that soothes the soul, invites deep introspection, and gently awakens an awareness of the world’s fragility and strength.

Rafael Diogo, known as Deep Dive Sound, is a Portuguese field recordist and ambient composer based in London. He draws inspiration from the stories of diverse cultures, objects, and places, transforming them into soundscapes that resonate with immediacy and depth. His work captures a delicate nostalgia, reconnecting us to the sensory essence of time and memory.

Guided by a passion for travel, Rafael explores remote corners of the world, capturing field recordings that weave a rich tapestry of shifting memories. His compositions reflect a deep connection to ecology, illuminating the fragility of nature while embracing its wonder. Through his music, he creates intimate soundscapes that preserve fleeting moments and forgotten places, inviting listeners to rediscover what might otherwise fade into silence.

Recording Locations: Amazon Rainforest – Peru, Colombia / Middle East – Palestine, Egypt
Produced and mixed by Rafael Diogo (Deep Dive Sound)
Icaros (medicine song) by Ronin Mea (track 2)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Rafael Diogo with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

www.chitrarecords.com

Where Shadows Sleep

Fragments Of Palestine

The third album released on Chitra by the unique Tokyo artist Yosuke Goto. Like a picturesque photo, each track tells a small story of important and unimportant things.

Most of the field recordings were made by pointing a microphone outside the window of a room, so in that sense, 'pictures' also means "landscapes cut out in a frame".

Produced and mixed by Yosuke Goto (Soloi Sounds)
Mastered by Yosuke Goto
Cover picture by Yosuke Goto
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

www.chitrarecords.com

Pictures

Plane

In this album, Adrian continues his exploration of tape-saturated sounds combined with piano and vintage synthesizers. The micro-cassette Dictaphone is used to create sounds evoking nostalgia and melancholy. Although using similar starting points to his last album on Chitra Records this album is darker in mood reflecting certain situations in the world today.

Produced and mixed by Adrian Lane
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Adrian Lane
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

www.chitrarecords.com

Desire Paths

The Sun Erases Wet Footprints

Throughout history, alchemists have captivated our minds with their quests to turn base materials into gold and seek the philosopher's stone. Their work was shrouded in metaphor and mystery, embodying a desire to understand the universe's hidden truths. Similarly, this collection of sounds endeavors to evoke the essence of that magical process. Each composition is a carefully crafted distillation of emotions, imagery, and ideas, resonating with the transformative powers attributed to the alchemical arts.

In Alchemies, Paul Beaudoin blends orchestral textures with glitch and noise elements, creating a sonic alchemy that mirrors the ancient quest for transformation. These contrasting sound worlds—organic and synthetic, refined and raw—come together in a seamless dialogue, embodying the fusion of disparate materials that the alchemists sought.

The album weaves through an auditory landscape, transporting you to the Fire of Calcination, where raw elements are purified, or the ethereal Black Sun, where shadows and light intertwine. As you listen, imagine the delicate Golden Transmutation—the alchemical transformation of sound and silence into rich tapestries of experience. Each track is an invitation to engage with the mysteries at the intersection of sound and spirit, reminiscent of the alchemist’s laboratory, filled with curiosity and wonder.

Join Ambient Cat on this journey as we explore the tenets of alchemy through sound, delving into the Salt of the Earth and emerging into the Albedo Phase, where clarity and illumination reign. Each piece is a gateway into an imaginative realm where transformation and transcendence occur—much like the alchemists sought, through their craft, to unlock the hidden potential of the universe. 

Produced and mastered by Paul Beaudoin
Cover art by Paul Beaudoin
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)

Alchemies

The Albedo Phase

Modem Punk is a science fiction genre that is dominated by old technologies from the late 20th century.

Produced and mixed by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf) & Derek Carter (KapTep)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf) with AI
Artwork and cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)

Modem Punk

Morse Code

Filmstrips

Experimental ambient music label.

Surreal music for a deep listening experience.