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Percepire l'invisibile (Soundtrack)

Invisible Rise

Old Lanugo

Healing Sleep

Elsewhere Silent

About a month ago, I launched and announced Headphone Community – a special place where independent artists can connect with their supporters in an intimately curated space. The first and currently featured artist is James Murray, whose music I have been covering for over a decade now. We’re only halfway through the month, and so far, I have already published an exclusive track premiere [unavailable anywhere else], an interview with Murray [he’s usually very reserved about sharing his process and technique], and a shout-out to his imprint Slowcraft [including a 50% off discount code to anything in the label’s catalogue, exclusive to the members]. And, yes, I tend to believe that for only $1 a month, as a subscriber, you get immense value for your contribution, not to mention that every dollar raised will go back to the artist! So, I feel very optimistic about the entire project and (on some mornings) proud.

But there is another thing that has been happening behind the scenes. As I began to highlight this artist and spend more time with his sound throughout the month, I started to truly connect with his music on a level much deeper than ever before. Yes, I have already lauded his 2022 album, Careful Now, as one of the best of that year, but as I listened to it again and again and again, it started to open up beyond its sonic medium. It became more than just music – a conversation between a composer and a listener, and suddenly… I really heard. This active and heightened experience of listening reminded me of the very early days of discovering the beauty of music – when I used to nestle with an album for months and years at a time. In the last greatly accelerating decades of social media, algorithms, and time-sliced attention spans, I feel like I’ve been robbed of that. And now, I’m bringing it all back. 

Today’s track premiere is from Murray’s upcoming EP, Clearings, scheduled to be released via Home Normal in April. It’s an alternative mix of one of the pieces from Careful Now, showcasing the evolution of the track with an intimate glimpse into its transition and the final shape. Read more about this alternate version directly from James on Headphone Community.

https://www.patreon.com/c/HeadphoneCommunity

TRACK PREMIERE : James Murray - Clearings (Unmasked Mix)

Snow Bells

“Reappearance” is the fourth chapter in the ongoing inner voyage of 
Hélène Vogelsinger, sonic explorer, composer, and sound alchemist.
This new opus continues to blur the boundaries between the spiritual and the sonic, 
offering a deeply immersive experience that reconnects with the self and the unseen.

With her signature fusion of minimalist sequences, ambient textures, and orchestral breaths, 
Hélène invites listeners to navigate the liminal spaces between disappearance and return.
If Ethereal Dissolution explored dissolution and memory, Reappearance evokes emergence 
and transformation, as if resurfacing from a long trance into a world both familiar and new.

Recorded between 2020 and 2023, and inspired by the silent energy of forgotten places and the echoes 
of solitude, this work extends a timeless dialogue between sound and soul, presence and absence.
More than an album, Reappearance is a ritual of return,delicate, hypnotic, and deeply resonant.

Communion

MORI, our latest Japanese lofi album that brings cinematic Japanese nature vibes to life. As the second album in our series by Deebu, following SERENITY 静けさ and MOMENT OF HARMONY 和音の瞬間, MORI invites you to explore the serene beauty of the forest through music. This album preview offers a glimpse into the harmonious blend of lofi beats, nature sounds like forest ambiance, rain, and birds, mixed with traditional Japanese instruments such as shamisen and koto. Perfect for relaxation, study, meditation, or simply enjoying peaceful moments, MORI is a must-listen for fans of ambient music, instrumental lofi, and chill beats. Experience the calming and inspiring atmosphere of Japanese nature with this new release.


Sleeping Bear

Aether

🌙 Ambient Journeys at 432 Hz

Drift into a realm of peace and tranquility with Deep Slumber: Ambient Journeys at 432 Hz. This carefully crafted collection of ambient soundscapes is designed to guide you gently into restful sleep.

🎵 Follow at https://www.youtube.com/@cafedelmusic
🎹 Featuring soft piano melodies
🌊 Soothing pads and nature sounds (rainfall, ocean waves)
🧘‍♂️ Tuned to 432 Hz for deep relaxation and inner balance

This album creates a smooth, meditative atmosphere that promotes calm, stress relief, and restful sleep. Let the serene tones and gentle rhythms carry you into the stillness of the night.

🔁 Loop it overnight for uninterrupted peace
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Tranquil Horizons

Nebula of Gravity

Stellar Remains

Time Stands Still

Session 1.3

Taken from my sophomore album SUNK COST FALLACY, out now via Pilot.
Download/Stream: https://foxstevenson.ffm.to/sunk-cost-fallacy

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Interlude Canyon

we are the cosmos

a track i wrote for Loddlenaut's DLC, our game is really good, check it outtttt~ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644940/Loddlenaut/

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