Anybody know which symphony this is from. Would love to hear the original, too. Tren has widened my taste palette, I can't get enough!

I think , I feel , tha  I am very impressed!!!

Absolutely incredible ambient journey! :-)

Just so overwhelmingly ethereal, and emotional. A mix of the purest feelings!🤍

Ambient

Ö’s set for The Space Between, summer 2020
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Ö (Richard Akingbehin)- Laidback Heatwave [00:08:24] - The Space Between

For today’s Sunday Mix, Malibu pulls together a selection of melancholic ambient sounds and soft electronic music, centred loosely around a theme of “heavy hearts, both under the same stars.”
 
With an handful of her own productions – be it under her Malibu alias, or her dj lostboi moniker – nestled alongside music from OPN, Thomas Newman, Lorn and more, expect a poignant mix with a surprise or two sprinkled in along the way.

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Our next deep dive for the Portals series sees a revisit to a genre of music that heavily influenced ASIP growing up. Yes, cheese-and-chords in their full glory; classic Trance music, but with a twist, of course.

Love it or hate it, I embrace classic Trance music for its brilliance of the time, and the impact it had on me (and indeed electronic music) growing up. I’ve mentioned before how the chill-out side of Trance music was one of the many avenues to open me up to more electronic ambient music. But this isn’t the path we ended up taking for this Portals feature… more info: http://asip.me/portals10

Mixed by ASIP and https://soundcloud.com/djtodos

Tracklist:
Jonah - Sssst (Listen) [VC] [1999]
Robert Miles - Children [Platipus] [1995]
Sasha & Maria - Be As One [Deconstruction] [1996]
Sasha  - Xpander [Deconstruction] [1999]
Frontside - Dammerung [Venus] [2003]
Albion - Air [Platipus] [1998]
Freefall ft Jan Johnston - Skydive [Renaissance] [1998]
Nalin & Kane - Beachball [ffrr] [1998]
Schiller - Das Glockenspiel [Data] [2001]
C.M - Dream Universe [Hooj] [1998] 
Jam & Spoon - Stella [R&S] [1992]
Blank & Jones - Cream [Deviant] [1999]
Lost Tribe - Gamemaster [Hooj] [1999]
Lost Witness - Happiness Happening (Lange Remix) [Ministry] [1999]
Robert Miles - Children [Platipus] [1995]
Ayla - Ayla (DJ Taucher Mix) [Positiva] [1999]
Kamaya Painters - Wasteland (Hitchhiker remix) [Data] [1999]
Push - Universal Nation [Inferno] [1999]
Atlantis vs Avatar - Fiji (Lange mix) [Inferno] [1999]
Skip Raiders feat. Jada - Another Day (Brainbug mix) [Perfecto] [1999]
Brainbug - Another Day (Perfecto remix) [Additive][1996]
CRW - I Feel Love [Nukluez] [2000]
Jam & Spoon - My First Fantastic F.F [R&S] [1992]
Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Solar Stone remix) [Hooj] [1997]
Art of Trance - Madagascar (Michael Woods Chill-Out remix) [Platipus] [2002] 
Space Manoeuvres - Stage One [Hooj] [1999]
Junk Project - Composure [Universal Prime Breaks] [1998]
Pete Lazonby - Sacred Cycles [Hooj] [1994]
BT - Flaming June (BT + PVD mix) [Perfecto] [1997]
Agnelli & Nelson - Embrace [Xtravaganza] [2000]
Nalin & Kane - Beachball [ffrr] [1998]
Salt Tank - Eugina (Reactivation mix) [Lost Language] [2000]
Binary Finary - 2000 (Jam X & DuMond's Rmx) [Orbit records] [2000]
Energy 52 - Cafe Del Mar (Nalin & Kane mix) [1998] [Hooj]
Age of Love - Age of Love [React] [1998]
Da Hool - Meet Her At The Love Parade (Nalin & Kane remix) [Kosmo] [1997]
Taucher - Waters (Waters III) [Quad] [1998]
Stef, Pako & Frederik – Seaside Atmosphere (Evolutions Donkey Derby Mix) [Coded][1999]
Paul Van Dyk - For An Angel (Way Out West remix) [Deviant] [1998]
Space Manoeuvres - Stage One [Hooj] [1999]
Faithless - Salva Mea (DTs Mix Show Edit) [Arista] [1997]
BBE - Seven Days & One Week (Kai Tracid Remix) [Urban] [1999]
Three Drives - Greece 2000 [ZYX music] [1998]
Agnelli & Nelson - Hudson St [Xtravanganza] [2000]
X-Cabs - Neuro 99 (Additive mix) [Hook] [1999]
Moonman - Galaxia [Heat] [2000]|
Y Traxx - Mystery Land (Fontaine & Vern mix) [FFRR] [1998]

ASIP - Portals Episode 10: Trance Loops

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Preparing for what did not eventuate. Recorded at home, April 2023.

Music for non-existing chill out rooms

A showcase of individual tracks from our 2023 label releases and a special continuous mix of select tracks from https://soundcloud.com/djtodos
It’s become somewhat of a tradition since our first annual compilation release in 2019, and each year I find it tough to separate tracks from their album releases in this way. We pride ourselves on delivering an album format, and more often than not, specifically a conceptual album format that works best as a whole. So I appreciate the artists who allow us to separate their musical children for this worthy annual exercise. It’s so easy to skip over releases nowadays - at no fault of anyone but the pace of life and technology today - and so this compilation not only helps us reflect on the year gone by, but also ensures anyone new to the label, or dipping in and out over time, can get a taste of what we have proudly spent our time and passion presenting this year. Please take the time to visit each respective artist's release to realize its full form. 

Not only is separating tracks from an album format a formidable task, but finding a way to combine them in one seamless mix is even more so. Once again, we’ve asked our esteemed todos to provide the continuous mixed version. Creating a flow using a limited predetermined set of music across a variety of styles, moods, and tones is an almighty feat. But no-one does it better than todos. Here, he is left to his own devices as we have grown to admire time and time again, using snippets and samples from many of the releases, but focusing on delivering a long-form mix that stands on its own, using nothing but the ASIP 2023 library of music. 

It was a year that introduced new faces to the label with Iceland’s Gunnar Jónsson Collider providing a spectacular audio-visual experience in S.W.I.M, and welcoming Germany’s Mary Yalex who explored imaginary worlds of fascinating texture and melody. We fulfilled a long-awaited foray into more classic trance styles through the exciting Mikkel Rev, and finally presented the magical drums of Alex Albrecht’s heart-warming soundscapes. Max Würden continued his foray into expansive sonics with Landmark, and Quiet Places returned with their second Volume of psychedelic long-form trips into the unknown. One Million Eyes returned with more compelling genre-defiant magic, and OKRAA brought his live edits of his debut album 1994 to life once more. 2023 will also be remembered as the year Brock Van Wey’s Earth House Hold project came both full circle, and full stop. The last track title on this compilation coincidentally represents the perfect swan song for a project that has found a home on ASIP for the past five years. 

Thanks for all your support, comments and encouragement this year. We have an exciting 2024 lined up.

Available as Name Your Price on Bandcamp https://astrangelyisolatedplace.bandcamp.com/album/2023-label-compilation-mixed-by-todos

ASIP Label Compilation 2023 (mixed by todos)

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Stepping up to contribute IA MIX 383, Alex Albrecht (@melquiadesmusic) delivers a live set from the Natural Order festival in the Australian state of Victoria. Based around improvised, unreleased solo works, this is a gorgeous piece of ambient-leaning electronica. The energy of the set pulsates through your speakers, transporting you into a hypnotic, meditative journey. Alongside the podcast, Alex was kind enough to answer some of our questions and shed light on his musical background, the underground scene in Melbourne, and how the natural beauty of Australia continues to inspire his music.

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As with all my previous ‘Reflection’ year-end mixes, I begin with a collection of albums, EPs, and compilations that resonated with me over the past year. From there, I curate tracks to build the mix—a process that’s as much about omission as inclusion. Inevitably, many of my favorite tracks and albums don’t make the final cut, simply because they don’t fit the flow of the mix or get lost along the way. There are plenty of albums I played on repeat that aren’t included here, but I enjoy this process much more than creating lists. 

As I remind myself each year, this isn’t meant to be a definitive “best-of” list. Instead, it’s a snapshot of some of my favorite music from the year, distilled into one cohesive and listenable format. Compiling these mixes under self-imposed restrictions is my way of revisiting and celebrating the music I’ve loved critically, while sharing it with you in a way that’s both meaningful and accessible. For me, listening back to these mixes is like flipping through an audio photograph, capturing the essence of my year in music and invoking memories from special moments.

I encourage you to use this mix as a jumping-off point—dive into each artist, explore their albums in full, and check out the labels behind the music. You can find a Buy Music Club list linked below to help you dig deeper. If you’re curious about the broader scope of music I’ve supported this year, my Bandcamp collection is always up to date. 

Tracklist:

01. Chihei Hatakeyama - Insects Chirping At Night (Field Recs)
02. CHANTSSSS - Lose My (Theory Therapy)
03. Endless Trains & Taennya - Lifeless Place (Archives)
04. Röyksopp (Feat. Alison Goldfrapp) - We Enter (Self Released)
05. Merely & Malibu - outlanders intro (Year 0001)
06. anthéne - Crimson (Floralia Editions)
07. Isabel Pine - Silhouettes (Where The Flowers Grow)
08. Old Amica - Klorofyll (Self Released)
09. Aja - Absolune (Grand Musique Management)
10. Winter Silhouette - Solidarity (Peak)
11. C.K - We Share The Skies (Private Recording System)
12. Dub Squad - Blown Fruit (Music From Memory)
13. Shokunin - Darlands (Bonse1)
14. Li Yilei - Yip, Yip, Yip (Métron Records)
15. Voyage Futur - Marina Botany (Vill4in)
16. Casino Versus Japan - Licht (Self Released)
17. Minotaur Shock - With Me? (Bytes)
18. Civilistjävel! - XII (Felt)
19. Ear To Ear - Live Recordings D (Astral Industries)
20. Strategy - Numeros (Community Library)
21. Florian T M Zeisig - Wave Guide (Stroom)
22. nthng - Dont Be Scared (Self Released)
23. Brendon Moeller - Pressure (Quiet Details)
24. Lb Honne - Musium (Project Indigo)
25. Priori ft. Sabola - Learn To Fly (Naff Recordings)
26. Ovïd - Dream Sequence (Fauxpas Musik)
27. Coppice Halifax - Ceremonial (Milieu Music)
28. pondlicker - orchid media (Naff Recordings)
29. Daniel[i] - Jobkas Dom (Muzan Editions)
30. Vril - Pneuma (Omnidisc)
31. Low End Activist - Airdrop 02 (Yarnton Rd 2 Cassington) (Peak Oil)
32. Daniel[i] - Dom Amb (Muzan Editions)
33. Wardown - 5 It Is The Mercy (Blu Mar Ten)
34. Rising Sun - The Ascend (Original) (Self Released)
35. Vera Logdanidi - Euphoria (Semantica)
36. Donato Dozzy - Lucrezia (Spazio Disponibile)
37. Solar Alliance - Tri-Mind (Self Released)
38. Xylitol - Monte Mare (Planet Mu)
39. Metamatics - A Second Chance Is Rare (Self Released)
40. Mortal - Minus One (Sunny Crypt)

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ASIP - Reflection on 2024

Today we are happy to share with you Bas Dobbelaer’s interpretation of Far Blue. The Amsterdam based DJ and producer is known for his distinct style, floating between energies with odd signatures and atmospheric sounds. 

With Echoes, Bas Dobbelaer takes you on an introspective journey where shifting rhythms and immersive atmospheres intertwine, creating a very deep contribution to the series.

“With this mix I tried to find the deeper layer of certain tracks and not limit myself too much with different tempo’s ranges. If it fits the vibe and helping the flow, it’s probably the right spot.

Creating a mix is an interesting creative outlet to discovering new possibilities and refining the art of setting the tone. Balancing on that thin line with endless opportunities, reflects the perfect capture of the feeling and learnings of today.”

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A Far Blue concept by Bas Dobbelaer - 'Echoes'

This week’s Delayed with… mix shines a light on the Milanese crew behind Techno Space Bar and one of their resident DJs, DJ Church. Techno Space Bar is a cozy party that’s brought in some familiar names from our orbit, like Orion, Alex Albrecht, and Noc:turne, alongside a solid lineup of local talent. They’ve got some interesting plans in the works, so if you’re into deep, thoughtful electronic music, give them a follow.

For this mix, DJ Church delivers a warm and atmospheric trip through a deep and melodic house. It’s the kind of set that works best in the daytime - relaxed, immersive, and just what you need when the world feels a little too heavy. An hour to unplug, breathe, and float. And as one of the tracks in the mix reminds us—do easy.

DJ Church shared a few words about the mix:
“I recorded this mix alone at home, drinking some nice red wine, cradled by melancholy and hope. Thinking about all the beautiful memories of special people I’ve met at parties around the world—smiling, dancing, sharing everything, the highs and the lows.
These moments, even the challenging ones, make life worth it. Thanks to all my friends who share their lives with me on the dancefloor. Hope we can all dance together again—maybe in Milan at one of our cozy Techno Space Bar nights, or wherever there’s light in the world. And if there isn’t any, we’ll bring it.”

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Our Belgian connection runs deep, built on shared moments, mutual admiration, and a steady stream of talent that never seems to dry up. The latest to surface is Ben Kamal: Brussels-based DJ, promoter, and soon-to-be label boss. In recent years, Ben has been a staple in clubs like C12, Fuse, and Funke, as well as festivals like Paradise City and Horst. He’s carved out a sound that’s both precise and personal, equal parts deep, minimal, and melancholic. As a resident of Lola Haro’s Small Steps series and curator of nights at bis.club, he’s been steadily shaping a mood, a narrative, a space. And with the first release on his new label ov guidance about to drop, featuring a.brehme and signall kommt (aka z@p), that space is about to get even more defined.

Listening to the mix Ben made for us feels like watching dusk fold into night in slow motion. The arc is patient, but the details are razor-sharp: fluttering hats, muted basslines, strange shadows between the kick and the silence. There’s movement, but it’s not linear. It loops, it lingers, it pulls you inward. It’s not about big moments, it’s about micro-decisions that add up to something more enduring. Call it dusk-lake energy. Call it perfect for the other side.

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After five years of planning, writing, and refining their sound, London-based production duo Kolectiv are set to release their long-awaited debut drum & bass album, Circadian Rhythms.

The project began in the aftermath of the pandemic, when the pair started setting aside tracks that captured the spirit of a night out at a drum & bass event. Their vision was clear: to create an album that reflects the variety, energy, and progression of a rave – from the first beats that pull you into the closing sounds that carry you home.

“Going out to drum & bass nights, you’d hear so many different flavours across six or seven hours. We wanted the album to follow that same arc – like a circadian rhythm, a natural flow of time, but in this case the cycle of a rave,” Kolectiv explain.

To achieve this, the duo placed a strong emphasis on originality and sound design. Most of the album was built from scratch using their own recorded samples, crafted through sessions with keys, drums, and guitars, and only dipping into external sources when absolutely necessary. Vocal collaborations from PAV4N, Hijak MC, Illmatika and Kerry Donnelly add unique flavour to the project, while carefully placed interludes tie the project together as a complete listening experience.

“This isn’t just a collection of tracks. We wanted it to be a journey – a cradle-to-grave kind of experience – with highs, lows, and moments to breathe.”

The title Circadian Rhythms captures that intention perfectly: an audio diary of a night spent immersed in drum & bass culture, told through Kolectiv’s trademark blend of technical precision and emotional depth.

The project also coincided with a complete studio overhaul, giving Kolectiv a fresh environment to finalize and mix down the record with a renewed sense of clarity and focus.

With Circadian Rhythms, Kolectiv deliver more than an album – they present a story, an atmosphere, and a tribute to the music and culture that shaped them.

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