Agape- Nicholas Britell (sadder)

Lung

Lung (slowed + reverb)

"Moment" opens with a lush, ambient tapestry that sets a contemplative tone from the outset. The sonic landscape, crafted by Saltbreaker (John Hanson), combines shimmering guitar textures and a subtle, grounding bass line. The production showcases Hanson's mastery of spatial dynamics, with reverb and delay adding a serene, almost ethereal depth to the arrangement.

Enter Yali Rivlin's tenor saxophone—a voice that immediately shifts the emotional core of the piece. Rivlin's phrasing is deliberate yet fluid, his tone rich and inviting. The horn dances over Hanson's grounded instrumental palette, introducing rhythmic bursts of energy that contrast beautifully with the track’s ambient foundation. As the composition evolves, Rivlin's saxophone weaves melodies that feel simultaneously extemporaneous and meticulously placed, adding a narrative-like progression to the piece.

The pacing of Moment is deliberate, allowing space for each element to breathe. Early moments feel expansive and meditative, pulling the listener into a reflective headspace. As the track deepens, layers subtly build, creating a sense of movement without disrupting its tranquil nature. The interplay between the saxophone and ambient elements forms a dynamic tension that ebbs and flows, guiding the listener through waves of introspection and release.

The track's production shines in its ability to balance warmth and clarity. Every instrument is given room to resonate, contributing to an overall feeling of intimacy. The closing moments gently resolve, leaving the listener in a state of calm awareness—a fitting end to a journey that feels both personal and universal.

Moment

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Soul Laid Bare

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catalog: eR035
artist: brannan lane
release title: rain nap
runtime: 58:18
location: florida, united states

Rain Nap

Brannan Lane - Rain Nap (Excerpt)

TheRelease
A gentle sanctuary for the soul — soft melodic synths, a flute’s quiet breath, piano notes like fingertips over still water. Beneath it all: the whisper of fire, the steady river’s flow, the song of birds, and the distant toll of church bells.

This is the sound of letting go — of opening your hands to what has been, and making space for what will come.
It is not an ending, but a loosening. A remembering.
A way to breathe again.

Let it meet you where you are.
Let it carry you where you’re going.

TheRelease

A sort of jazz big band suite in 4 parts…
The first features Tenor Saxophone, 2nd Brass section, 3rd Soprano Saxophone and 4th Trumpet

#187 Jungle Suite

Einsamkeit

PABlo Bley, also known as Phoenixbird, is a multifaceted artist, musician, and technologist. He is a pianist, composer, and producer who works with spatial audio and sound healing. Bley is known for blending music with innovation, creating immersive sonic experiences useful for meditation, reflection, and inward journeys of mindfulness.

Why Is the Night Sky Dark?

Halftribe​ - 'For The Summer, Or Forever' 
Label; Dronarivm 
Cat #.: DR-53
Format: CD (ltd. 200) / DL
Release date: May 18th, 2018

Laconic haze, ethereal curiosities, nostalgic glimpses and fictional illusions.

Northern Irish Halftribe’s (Ryan Bisset’s) third album and Russian imprint Dronarivm’s fifty-third catalogue entry arrives punctually to soundtrack the coming summer - or eternity, apparently, if you like. It is indeed suitably warm and familiar stuff, going straight for the bliss-out button with dreamy, droning pieces mixing airy synths and calm field recordings.

Buy CD / DL

HALFTRIBE - For The Summer, Or Forever

Agape • Nicholas Britell

Ambient Music Producer based in Detroit, Michigan.  Saltbreaker/YIMES and other collaborations

Moment

Saltbreaker

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