Beneath The Skies

Andreas Vollenweider - 01 Down To The Moon

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In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music, few albums manage to both nod to the past and push forward into the future with as much grace and energy as "UltraWaves 2," the latest collaboration between Jeff Mk Ultra and Astral Waves. This 12-track odyssey through time and space serves not only as a homage to the golden era of trance music but also as a beacon of its enduring relevance and potential for innovation.

Jeff Mk Ultra and Astral Waves prove themselves to be maestros of mood modulation, masterfully manipulating tempo, texture, and tone to evoke a wide spectrum of emotional states. Tracks like "Digital Impact" and "Infinite Particule" stand out for their ability to blend driving beats with atmospheric pads and arpeggios, transporting listeners to otherworldly destinations. Meanwhile, "Spiritual Acceleration" showcases the duo's ability to dial back the intensity, offering a hauntingly beautiful composition that stirs the soul.

What sets "UltraWaves 2" apart from other entries in the genre is its unapologetic reverence for retro trance elements—think cascading synth lines, euphoric build-ups, and expansive breakdowns—married with a crisp, modern production aesthetic. This fusion is evident in tracks like "Cosmic Candy" and "Elevation," where vintage analog sounds are reimagined within the context of today's electronic music landscape.

In terms of collaboration, Jeff Mk Ultra and Astral Waves have outdone themselves. Their synergy is palpable, with each artist bringing their strengths to the table to create something greater than the sum of its parts. The result is an album that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking, a testament to the enduring power and versatility of trance music.

"UltraWaves 2" is not just an album; it's an experience. It serves as a reminder of why we fell in love with goa-trance in the first place, while simultaneously offering a glimpse into its vibrant future. For newcomers and aficionados alike, this album is a compelling journey through the spectrum of human emotion, powered by the universal language of music. Jeff Mk Ultra and Astral Waves have truly delivered a masterpiece that resonates on a cosmic level.

Om Shiva 🔱

♪♫ W&P by ULTRAWAVES aka Jeff MK ULTRA & Astral Waves (DJ Zen)
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Mastering by DJ Zen, Canada
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Except Track 3:
Mixed & mastered by DJ St-Pi R, Réunion Island
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Artwork by Digitalys Studios
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Offered in 24 bit studio master quality only in Bandcamp:
https://ultrawaves.bandcamp.com/album/ultrawaves-2
https://altar-records-europe.bandcamp.com/album/ultrawaves-2


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Digital Impact (Original Mix)

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'Voices of the Celestial World' is the first psychill album from collective artists The Moon and the Seven Stars.

With legendary being an ethereal vocal album, featuring beautifully crafted soundscapes acting as a powerful, meditative tapestry of ethereal vocals and down-tempo beats weaving the listener through a serene and mystical journey. if you liked Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre and Asura music from before the millenium, there you go.

'Amazonia the Lost Pyramid' immediately opens up a cavernous space where time slows and you can drift off in your mind. 'Children of the Gods' also boasts some incredibly subdued, soothing vocals which only add to the song's worlds to feel ancient as well as otherworldly and when combined with excellent production (and the lush synths and gentle rhythms the album provides quite an evocative experience. This track establishes the vibe for the album to come and invites listeners to float along to the washing machine sounds throughout.
The lead single off the album "World of Angels," introduced a chillingly captivating vocal delivery endearing the lead of the album to my soul in its sound.
The sound textures weaved together by the layers blend and mature, eventually turning into a sonic patchwork that is as complex as it is comforting. This is achieved through the resonance of domestic instruments, like the sitting and flutes, which play in accompaniment to the base of electronica, which in turn heightens the sacred mood or air of the album.

Another standout track is 'Magnetic Resonances', a beautifully constructed tune, which plays with serene chord progressions and ethereal twinkles, it's not hard to imagine its atmospheric sounds mirroring anything from sky gazing to a cosmic journey. Its slow-paced downtempo beats are a nice escape, setting the stage for tranquil and contemplative listening. There is an ethereal quality to the subtle vocal layering that truly completes the experience if listened to in an enclosed environment.

The Moon and the Seven Stars Shine throughout with their unified sound deeply pristinely produced, the professionalism in each track crafted to enhance this overall mystical, neo-romantic, magical feel.

Ever-subtle yet dominant, the vocals navigate through the surreal landscapes of the album. It's not just about the album "Voices Of the Celestial World". It is practically an invitation for the audience to close their eyes, take a deep breath in, and allow the music to answer as a warm wave crashing by.

The Moon and the Seven Stars drop an impressive debut offering of down-tempo psychill tranquility for the mind and soul. That's an album that makes an intention of lifting you up into the heavens, even if just for a short period, and making you feel closer to the stars and galaxies that it so gracefully portrays.


 Album credits:

♪♫ W&P by Jean-Charles Bedon, France
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♪♫ Vocals by David Imbert & Steve Lô

Mastering by Chronos
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► Image editing by Digitalys Studios, France
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Offered in 24 bit studio master quality only in Bandcamp:
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https://altar-records-europe.bandcamp.com/album/voices-of-the-celestial-world

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Amazonia the Lost Pyramid

Nothing to say except that this is probably the time of year I hate the most. Settling into the studio and making music is then a lifesaver.

The instrument by the artist Meng Qi, the Wingie 2, is the main sound source here. It's a resonator, meaning the instrument requires an external sound source to function. In my case, I used the built-in microphones on the instrument to stimulate sound production. The Wingie 2 has two built-in microphones that can capture surrounding sounds or even be directly touched, like a kind of percussion instrument. This is the method I used here.

Patch Notes for «When summer ends » recorded on the 08/30/2024, Tiny House Studio

° Meng Qi Wingie 2 main source of sound, played with internal microphones
° FX Aid reverb on Wingie 2
° Links duplicating audio signal
° Beads processing stereo signal from WIngie 2
° Mimeophon processing stereo signal from  Wingie 2
° Data Bender processing stereo signal from Beads
° Bloom generating arpeggios for Plaits
° Plaits used as synth voice (bass)
° FX aid 2 receiving Plaits signal and adding reverb
° Tides generating enveloppe for Plaits sound
° Arbarh playing 1 layer of Plaits/Bloom pattern
° Marbles LFO used to modulate SCAN parameter of Arbhar
° Mojave generating audio from Wingie 2
° 1010Music Bluebox mixing and recording modular sound
°OXI ONE sequencer sending two different sequences to Wingie 2 via midi (right and left)

When summer ends

139 - Horizon

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known

Drift, aka Alessandro Ferrario, defines his style as “Slow-motion electroacoustic sound paintings”, this definition comes from the tempo he uses, 40 BPM with 4/4 time signature, the main instrument he uses, an upright piano, and the layers crafted using the instruments you can find in orchestra, cello, viola, violin and double bass most of the times. He then elaborates all the patterns, adding modern era VSTs to create layers, like a painter does with paint.

In “Fragments of a Distant Now”, the artist explored time and memories, unfolding slow rhythms and digital manipulation to create textured atmospheres, which, like memories, can convey either relaxation or tension. Using delays, echoes, reverbs, and distortions, he crafts a sense of glitch in sound that mirrors the imperfections of fading memories.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Alessandro Ferrario (Drift)
Cover artwork by Alessandro Ferrario
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)

Fragments of a Distant Now

Where we really want to be, is naked, singing in the rainforest, stoned, and exalted. One with the souls of the ancestors, one with the Gaian spirit of the planet.

Chaotic Heart II (feat.Terence McKenna Edit)

This Is My Name (psy chill version)

Let me present my ambient - sound design project to you! 
'A SIMPLE THOUGHT' is a 7-track mini-album composed and produced back in early 2012.
It combines deep atmospheres with glitchy elements and pianoriffs.

Headphones are definitely recommended & take your time to listen to it in full length.
I produced it as a 'full package' and It's like a little journey into sound!

Enjoy and feel free to comment and share.

Big Thanks

Clemens

Buy on Bandcamp:
www.clemensruh.bandcamp.com/album/a-simple-thought

Artwork by Oliver Latta:
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© 2012 Clemens Ruh

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The Nature Of You

Modern-boring-world escape generator. Welcome.

When summer ends

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