Synaptic Reveries is an audio-visual work produced in collaboration with visual artist Mario Kolarić. Mario and I have a few collaborative actions behind us, and we hope this is only the beginning of a larger-scale collection, exhibition, or AV installation.

The new collaboration is symbolically inspired by the synaptic space — a scientific model of synapse function where "communication" between two neurons occurs, a space for information exchange essential for most subsequent functions of the nervous system. Ultimately, the context of this work relies on the concept of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, who extensively studied the state of ataraxia — a state of lucid calmness. This complex ancient philosophical concept has various interpretations, and "Synaptic Reveries" aligns with those that bring mental-emotional balance and support sensory ecologies opposing the cacophony of everyday life, informational saturation, and the commercialization of human perception and attention.

Some of the sounds included in the work are the biggest waves on Earth, recorded at Praia do Nort and Praia da Nazare, in Portugal.

All sounds recorded & composed by Manja Ristić
All visual content by Mario Kolarić
Mastering by Goran Simonoski / La Plant Studio

This project is supported by the Dubrovnik-Neretva County Department of Education, Culture, and Sports.

Synaptic Reveries

New Jersey-grown content

On this page is the most complete collection of Instrumentals, exclusive songs, B-sides and more, curated by Arkateqq/Woodro Skillson. Top tracks will also be ported to Youtube and other streaming platforms.

Open to new collabs!

Arkateqq (a.k.a. Woodro Skillson) is a music producer and sound designer specializing in rock, hip-hop, r&b and electronic dance genres. After signing with Headbanga Muzik in 2009, he crafted and remixed records for many of today’s notable artists, working from coast to coast. From beats and live instrumentation, including over 20 years of guitar experience, to songwriting, DJing, brand syncs and production for TV and film, he has racked up years of experience doing it all. His work on Italian artist Fabri Fibra's 'Guerra E Pace' elevated the album to Number 1 in Italy, earning a platinum certification, and he has composed music for 3 RIAA-certified (2 Platinum, 1 Gold) albums in the US. Woodro releases his own songs under the name Arkateqq, and with hundreds of sync placements from independent songwriting, he continues to work with artists and brands who are passionate about imagination and delivering an incredible experience. (From Breweryrecording.com)

Reposts will always be collaborations with artists or songs produced! Some playlists will feature my favorite tracks from other artists.

Several instrumentals will be added each week! Please follow & new music will be here. 

Arkateqq - Guitar Moods Sound Pack (for producers)
https://www.skillsonic.live/str/guitarmoodssoundpack

Thank you!




Some of the best accounts on here have really long bios (I actually appreciate this), and I don't want to be confused with a bot account. If you are a human, I am probably listening to your music (I've definitely heard some AI, you know the sound) but Soundcloud is currently the only place I can hear real unmixed underground shoegaze, wild genre experiments, the weirdest rap flows, and piano ballads all in one sitting. My wife Martine only likes mastered music (she sings on 'God Given' and 'Sun' on this page) but I will sit here and listen through everything because some labels can't/won't and I actually enjoy the process of finding gold in the form of a passionate musician who can only afford to upkeep a Soundcloud account. If no one has heard you yet, keep creating! We still don't know you, but we are listening! Ultimately, my goal is to help computer musicians understand that while playing an instrument is an amazing skill to harness, studio-quality recordings can be made anywhere and at anytime (and with any instrument). If you need help achieving a better production, mix, or master please message me and we can discuss how to do that together.

Let's GO



Contact:
arkateqq [at] gmail [dot] com

Creating a unique worldview: DJ and mixtape.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/liliblue0704?igsh=MWZycGFjZnRkZHM1YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

🌀Rapture of the deep🌀
contact.mryka@gmail.com

I share music that I have made here solo or in groups. I am bundling my work with some online friends as a project oriented, micro-collective. We are happy to share with you!

https://darkpebble-bluewave.bandcamp.com/

Wilhelm Mattthies, John Daly (aka Tuneind52), Paulo Chagas and Matthias Boss

I mesh ambient, film, electronic and pop methods to evoke the dramas of extreme experience ranging from chromic pain and trauma to the joys of transcendence. All compositions copyright 2024-2025 Ian Grey

Distressed and torrid tunes from night shadow of my home, i try to keep it basic, simple, with love and respect as I and I hope U like it. 
All photos and music made, produced, arranged and mixed by me at berg 27 studios, Trzin, Slovenia, 2018-2025
Member of Random Logic 1992-94

I use: 
Ableton 11 suite (Win 11, I7), 
Kurzweil PC88. presonus Quantum ES2
tc electronic icon series: master x, brickwall HD, Dyn 3000. PEQ3000, TC 1210, TC8210, DVR 250 
KORG: volca modular, volca drum, volca bass, volca mix
KORG: Drumologue - hybrid drum machine
KORG:  nu:Tekt NTS3
Roland: S-1
Opal by fors, 
GForce: Minimosta 2,SEM, Bass station, Halogen, impOSCar3, DMD, MAP ...
KV331 audio: Synthmaster  1, 2, 3
Klanghelm: IVGI2

Handmade (Experimental) (Ambient) Sound (Art)

Velvet Something Superdark is 1/2 of  https://soundcloud.com/snow_omen

Synaptic Reveries

Manja Ristic