sunrise, a star
what's beyond that sphere?

take our minds up to the skies
then we'll know where to go 

shed our faith, uncovered eyes
save ourselves from unknowns

earthbound, our clay
when will we ascend?

Sagan said we're made of stars
can we find who we are?

on this rock we live our life
we're not alone beyond the light

you'll rise
you'll rise, and then you'll fall

you'll rise
you'll rise, and then you'll fall

you'll rise
you'll rise, and then you'll fall

take a ride with me
take a ride round the sun

take a ride with me
take a ride round the sun

Extraterrestrial Thoughts

2021-09-10

Slowly

A song about keeping level-minded in difficult times.  A look back on how one could benefit from the journey of self improvement.

No Wonder

Groove

A little sampler for my new album "Regulation and Classification", which is coming soon.

Regulation and Classification

Thems the Pulses

Thems The Pulses

Asylum

Glossolalia

mdbls

This comes from a collaboration between LofiArt (https://metapop.com/lofiart) and myself. LofiArt created an amazing track with a set of lyrics I wrote.

Hidden Feelings

I listened while you glowed with love
I tried to wish you well
Just tried to pass this test

But when you cried with the pain of loss
I drank your tears
And I crossed the depths

           Chorus:

     I know you have to find your own way
     So I move aside
     To let you go
     Though you make my life so sweet
     I'm tied up with hidden feelings

My heart beats in time with your
I slow my pace
to match your steps

But a little something inside me
Wants to die each time
I see you slip and fall

I wondered if you really couldn't see
How much I cared 
How much I dream

Does friendship strangely lock the doors
Does it blind our eyes
And dull the heart

Hidden Feelings

Attention: it's officially time to switch from a hoodie to a heavy coat. The sunglasses and flip flops remain in storage and all of the autumn leaves have fallen, for it is time for fireside conversations, buckets of hot coffee, and much-needed hibernation. It is time for Essentials Winter 2025. The world may be cooling down, but if you press play, your speakers will start warming up.

Our long-running seasonal series provides end-of-the-year chill with its Winter edition, continuing the tradition we kicked off all the way back in 2016. Shout-out to the real ones who have been with us since the beginning. Say farewell to Fall’s golden glow, and welcome the cozy stillness of Winter, a season made for blankets, deep thoughts, and deeper bass lines.

Let this new compilation be your space heater: 28 instrumental tracks crafted by 37 producers from around the globe. From frostbitten lo-fi loops to jazzy slow-burns and head-nodding vibes. Everything you need to soundtrack the coldest months on this planet. Whether you're journaling by candlelight (analog vibes!), watching snow fall from the window (chill, bro), or just letting your mind wander in the quiet, these beats were made to keep you company.

So settle in and start working on those New Year's resolutions. It'll be 2026 in no time.

🎧 Download / Stream

Cosmic Gumbo

Stratus

💗 Falling Into You – Soft Romantic Lo-Fi

Falling Into You is a tender, slow-moving lo-fi release built around softness and emotional warmth. Gentle chords, hushed rhythms, and airy textures create a sense of closeness, as if the music is whispering rather than speaking. Everything is intentionally unhurried, allowing feeling and atmosphere to take the lead.

Produced by Lo-Fi OldBoy, this album is designed for quiet nights, reflective moments, and subtle romance—music that sits in the background yet feels deeply present, wrapping the listener in calm, affection, and nostalgia.

Close Enough

Electronic Producer. I like to experiment with many different genres but my main focuses are...

Ambient/Soundtrack/Score (influences include: Tangerine Dream, John Carpenter, Joe Hisaishi, Cliff Martinez, Daniel Lopatin, etc.) 

Lo-Fi Hip-Hop/Trip-Hop (J Dilla, A Tribe Called Quest, MF DOOM, Flying Lotus, WHY?, TOBACCO) 

80s Pop/Synthwave (Talking Heads, Sparks, Tears for Fears, INXS, Com Truise, Gunship) 

Electronic/House/Dance/Fusion (Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Hot Chip, The Knife, Wajatta, Future Islands and so many many more...) 

I’m new to music creation so I’m always playing around with different production techniques and styles, feedback is always welcome and appreciated. 

Open to collaborations, particularly with interested vocalists, but all are welcome. Contact : Message Here on SoundCloud or My Artist Instagram : @narkmademusic 

Available for Commissioned Score and Soundtrack Work, Contact : thearkofe@gmail.com

mdbls

nARK