Deep Dive Sound

Ambient Cat

Noise Ambient

Drone Ambient

Sein is the debut collaborative effort between Italian composer and improviser, Demetrio Cecchitelli, and American sound artist, Nicholas Maloney aka Blanket Swimming. Sein (German for “To Be”) began as a series of contemplative, minimal tape sketches that were then transferred back and forth between the artists as new layers of instrumental improvisation, field recording, and spontaneous object recordings were added to create a textured, ever-changing space.

To live and exist is a continual, spontaneous act. Sein adds to this dialogue of what it means to compose in the moment, to listen, and to create fluid symbolism through sound. Though separated by the distance of an ocean, the two performers were able to communicate via this spontaneously arising symbolism to weave a narrative, imaginative and dreamlike, yet concrete and lucid. When this auditory/fleeting sensory space is experienced, the meaning of Sein begins to appear quite literally.

Blanket Swimming (USA) https://blanketswimming.bandcamp.com https://nicholasmaloney.com

Nicholas Maloney is a musician and sound artist currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2015, he has recorded ambient music under the moniker Blanket Swimming and since 2019 has released sound art and environmental recording works under his given name. He has been released on labels such as Grisaille, Modern Concern, ROHS! Records, Giraffe Tapes and many others. He also curates the labels Warm Milk Recordings and Asonu.

Demetrio Cecchitelli (Italy) https://demetrio-cecchitelli.bandcamp.com

Demetrio Cecchitelli (1997) is a composer and musician mainly active in the field of electronic and electroacoustic music. Released on Healing Sound Propagandist, Whitelabrecs, Sounds Against Humanity, among others. He has collaborated with theatre company Motus and the director Cecilia Lentini.

Nicholas Maloney – synthesizers, electric guitar, tapes, field recordings, objects
Demetrio Cecchitelli – electric guitar, electronics, synthesizers, mallets, piano, field recordings
Mastering by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Photo, artwork and cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)

www.chitrarecords.com

Sein

Prelude

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

In Suseti's new album, we listen to beautiful soundscapes produced with long drones and hypnotic sounds created with beautifully crafted pads and vocals.

In the first three tracks, we go from Ice Peak vocals to powerful pads that are more gently and calmly paced and can transport the listener into hypnotic meditative states.

In the other tracks, we descend from the peak into more moody and dark soundscapes but are still very calm and positive where we abandon ourselves into a trance-like state and lose the grip on reality for another 30 minutes.

Suseti (Sunset) project of new-age and ambient music created by Indian producer Sunil Sharma. He started his musical journey in 2010 and found inspiration and deep transformation in the beauty of nature and meditational practices.

Produced and mixed by Sunil Sharma (Suseti)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

www.chitrarecords.com

At The Edge Of The World

Deep Ocean Creatures is an atmospheric immersive ambient album that takes listeners meditatively into the ocean's mysterious depths. Each track is inspired by fascinating deep-sea creatures such as jellyfish, octopus, and various fishes. The music beautifully captures the ethereal and otherworldly essence of these creatures, evoking a sense of wonder and tranquility.

Produced and mixed by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

Deep Ocean Creatures

Macropinna Microstoma

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

In The Drift Of Still Waters

Each track is designed to transport you to a tranquil, quiet space, perfect for relaxation and contemplation. Several tracks were made in collaboration with other outstanding artists, who brought their own special colors to the overall picture.

Produced by Michael Schacht (Metric System 1981) and Derek Carter (KapTep)*, Christoph Vogel (Ghostloop)**, Alexandre De Charrin (Le Code)***
Mixed by Michael Schacht (Metric System 1981)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover concept by Michael Schacht
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

* Track 1
** Track 4
*** Track 6

A Quiet Place

Appearance

With ethereal guitar and piano tones and deep atmospheric pads, each track invites listeners to explore introspective and serene soundscapes. This album is perfect for those seeking a meditative and calming auditory experience.

Produced and mixed by Christian Alsemgeest
Featuring Lewis Broad-Ashman (Winter Silhouette) on Sleeping Under the Stars
Mastered by Alexandre de Charrin (Le Code)
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

Beneath The Surface

Forever

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

Distillation of Light

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

Andrew Lozano's new release is a heartfelt invitation to pause, breathe, and embrace the beauty of the present moment. Embark on a cozy journey through the waves of tranquility.

Produced and mixed by Andrew Lozano
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Andrew Lozano with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

Voyager

ll tracks on this album were created using analogue media, tape loops, and non-musical noises. Tape and vinyl defects become elements of the composition here. In the modern digital era, people are losing touch with tangible reality and living nature, plunging into an artificial, synthetic, and virtual environment. The naturalness and uniqueness of simple things are becoming rarities.

This album was first released on Élan Vital Recordings on September 1, 2021, then was re-released on Rhymes Music in 2022, and now, slightly reworked (brought to perfection), is finally coming out on Chitra Records.

Produced and mixed by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev
Cover picture by Yulia Rychkova
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

Lost Rarities

Tundra

Participation mystique refers to the innate human connection to symbolic and imaginative experiences. This symbolic realm exists before or alongside our ability to think analytically or rationally. The idea is strongly linked to projection, as these symbolic or mythic elements naturally extend themselves into the world around us—into people, places, and things, just like how we unconsciously assign color to what we see.

Participation mystique is not just a psychological concept, but an aesthetic principle – a lens through which we perceive art as more than just something we observe; it becomes something inhabited.

In artistic terms, participation mystique can be thought of as a dissolving boundary between the self and the image. In this perspective, any manifestation of art can be perceived not just as an external object, but as an extension of the viewer’s unconscious. Colors, shapes, and atmosphere resonate with inner archetypes – mythical, primordial, emotional – before the mind can name them. This is why abstract compositions can seem hauntingly familiar, or why certain symbols – like a spiral, a doorway, or a shady forest – draw out something ancient, deep, and unconscious from us.

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

Participation Mystique

Participation Mystique (Philippe Deschamps Remix)

Experimental ambient music label.

Surreal music for a deep listening experience.