"Thames: Ribbon of Life" symbolizes the journey of life itself. Just like the river's ebb and flow, life presents its own rhythm of highs and lows. The Thames, with its winding path, showcases the twists and turns that mirror life's obstacles and triumphs. As it navigates through challenges like rocks and bends, it reflects the tribulations we face, ultimately shaping us into stronger individuals. The Thames stands as a testament to resilience, just as life's journey makes us resilient through trials. Just as the river carries stories of the past, our lives carry memories of both joy and sorrow. Thus, the Thames becomes a powerful metaphor for the journey we all embark upon, where the currents of experience shape us, and the river's unwavering course represents the ever-advancing flow of time.

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Thames EP

In the heart of Wiltshire, a tale as intriguing as it is amusing has been woven through the years, captivating those who hear it. This narrative, though rooted in the familiar, branches into countless variations, each adding its own unique flavour. At its core, the story celebrates the cunning and wit of the Wiltshire locals, affectionately known as moonrakers.

The saga unfolds with two men from Wiltshire, cleverly engaged in the illicit brandy trade. In a bid to elude the keen eyes of the law, they conceal a barrel of their smuggled spirits within the depths of a serene pond. However, their scheme takes an unexpected turn when they are discovered under the cloak of night, attempting to retrieve their hidden treasure.

Caught red-handed, they concoct a tale as ludicrous as it is ingenious. They claim they are merely trying to scoop up the moon's reflection, mistaking it for a wheel of cheese floating in the pond. The officers, tickled by the supposed naivety of these rustic fellows, decide to leave them to their impossible task, thus unwittingly allowing the smugglers to carry on with their real objective.

This anecdote serves as a testament to the cleverness often underestimated in those who speak with the earthy lilt of the Wiltshire dialect. Proudly embracing the title of moonrakers, the people of Wiltshire hold this story close, a symbol of their ingenuity and spirit.

The origins of this tale are shrouded in mystery, with some attributing it to the 18th century—a time when smuggling was as common as the tales that accompanied it. Yet, the precise location of the pond, the true setting of this legendary exploit, remains a subject of debate. Various towns and villages across Wiltshire, each with its own pond, lay claim to this heritage, with Devizes and the village of Bishop's Cannings among the most frequently mentioned.

The authenticity of the moonrakers' story, like many legends, is uncertain. Edward Slow's verses from 1894 offer a glimpse into the story's evolution over time, yet even these words are tinged with the passage of years and the colour of imagination.

What remains undeniable is the story's enduring appeal, and its ability to adapt and thrive through generations. For in the world of legends, the truth is less important than the message, and the tale of the moonrakers continues to enchant, a timeless reminder of wit triumphing over adversity. 
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The Moonrakers

In an eternal dance of life and decay within the grand orchard of existence, a traveller's surreal journey unfolds, marked by a forbidden feast with mysterious creatures. Among the offerings, rotten apples symbolize the tainted past and the purity of new beginnings, igniting visions of apocalypse and renewal as the traveller partakes. This act of consumption signifies acceptance into a new existence, transforming symbols of decay into messages of urgent beauty: cherish the moment, nurture love and purpose. As dawn reveals the creatures' true beauty, the narrative intertwines survival, transformation, and rebirth, urging an embrace of change and the appreciation of life's transient splendour. In this tale, decay and renewal merge, illustrating that within every end lies the promise of a new beginning, a path illuminated by the profound lessons of the 'rotten apple.

Rotten Apples

The nineteenth in a series this short unorthodox mixes from Scott Sinclair features various artists from around the world. The mix encompasses a broad selection of styles and labels fused together in a considered atmospheric journey.
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TRACK LISTING

100Hz – Snow Angel (Original Mix)
Anchoring – Gyotens Kalimba (Wa Wu We Simplification)
Fuxion – En Route (Original Mix)
Brizman – No Evil Comes From Above (Original Mix).mp3
100Hz – Big Joint
Mentality H, Skytechnic – Sears Tower (Original Mix)
Dan Bay, Krystyna – Fieser Niesel (Benjamin Fehr Remix)
Ark – Beat Bullet (Original Mix)
Knopf, Seferyn – Rejdowak (Original Mix)
Junction Chaos – Fridays at Julio's
Matthew Redden – Melancholic Probe in a Sad Space (Original Mix)
Nikolai Iliev – 0102V2 (Original Mix)
Bodycode – What Did You Say (Baby Ford Remix)
Barac – That Person Is Like a Tree Planted by Streams of Water (Original Mix)

CODED Mix 019 – (23.3.2022)

Binary is a cornerstone concept in the world of computer science and digital electronics, representing information using only two states: typically, 0 and 1. Created by humans, binary is remarkable for its elegant simplicity and efficiency, enabling us to build complex systems and create modern machine music and associated graphics. Through thousands of tiny numbers, binary weaves a story that connects people, creates memories, and moves us to tap our feet and nod our heads. We listen and learn, all through the power of binary. It’s a truly beautiful thing, isn’t it?

Binary Beautiful EP

Binary Beautiful (Drift Away Variation)

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Thames (Weird Variation)

Thames (Sunset Variation)

Thames (Fruity Loops Variation)

Thames (Energetic Variation)

Thames (Boogie Warp Variation)

Neev Seawall (CODED Remix)

The Moonrakers (Down Deep Variation)

The Moonrakers (Weird Variation)

The Moonrakers (Twisted Circuits Variation)

The Moonrakers (Energetic Variation)

The Moonrakers (Blip Blop Variation)

Rotten Apples (Long Way Home Variation)

Rotten Apples (Ambient Weird Variation)

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Falling

The eighth in a series this short unorthodox mixes from Scott Sinclair features various artists from around the world. The mix encompasses a broad selection of styles and labels fused together in a considered atmospheric journey.
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TRACK LISTING

Ricardo Villalobos, Mari Kvien Brunvoll – Everywhere You Go (Villalobos Celestial Voice Amnesia Resurrection Mix)
Alessio Viggiano – Les_Faits_Sonores_Original_Mix
Orlando Voorn – Gain_Upwards_Efdemin_Remix
Shlomi Aber - Freakside (Original Mix)
Ben Klock – Sirens_Original_Mix
NoizyKnobs - Fast (Original Mix)
Nastia Reigel – Figures_In_Brine_Truncate_Repaint
Ilario Alicante - Encounter (Original Mix)
Sound Associates - Boombox (Len Faki)
Nukem - Connecting People (Original Mix)
Garry Todd - Transending (Original Mix)
Ellen Allien - Lou (Original Mix)
Agaric – Who Made Up The Rules (Josh Wink Remix)
Forrest, Eating Cannibals – Collapse_Feat__Forrest_Sebastian_Roya_Remix
OCH – Time_Tourism_Baby_Ford_Remix
Dudley Strangeways – Little_Helper_214_5_Original_Mix
Ilario Alicante - Thera (Steve Rachmad Remix)
Les Points - Breakbits2 (Original Mix)
Lux Groove, Mark Starr - That's What (Original Mix)Florist –Document_Original_Mix
Mattik - Seeds (Original Mix)

CODED Mix 008 – (20.5.2020)

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