Track taken from the forthcoming "Vapor Map " ep

Bandcamp

Forever

Immortal Eclipse

From "Moments" EP
Soft Phase netlabel, June 2015

Galaxy Black

coldveil

Skylines
Release Date: February 12, 2016
© 2016 Keith Richie

Skylines is a cinematic electronic journey that explores the architecture of sound through a global lens—an immersive album inspired by the skylines of iconic cities around the world.

Blending elements of electronic rock, synthwave, and dark synthpop, composer Keith Richie crafts an atmospheric tribute to nine cities—each track echoing the energy, emotion, and identity of its urban muse. From the rainy pulse of “Seattle Walk” to the neon-tinted melancholy of “Goodbye Dubai” and the chaotic haze of “Lost in Beijing,” Skylines invites listeners to travel without moving.

This isn’t just a sonic travelogue—it’s a fusion of geography and emotion. Each composition evokes the sensation of standing beneath towering structures, feeling the movement of life around you, and absorbing the invisible rhythm of the city itself.

The album features exclusive versions of fan-favorite singles including “Seattle Walk,” “Lost in Beijing,” and “Goodbye Dubai,” all reimagined as part of a cohesive global experience.

Whether you're drawn to lush synthesizer textures or inspired by the spirit of travel, Skylines offers a powerful soundscape that stretches across continents—and deep into the imagination.

🌟 What Others Are Saying About Skylines

Keith Richie’s Skylines has earned praise for its cinematic scope, emotional depth, and atmospheric precision. Reviewers highlight Richie’s ability to translate global skylines into immersive soundscapes that blend ambient, synthpop, and electronic rock. With standout compositions like “Seattle Walk,” “Sun in Central Park,” and “Seven Hills,” the album is recognized as a cohesive sonic journey through place and feeling. Explore what reviewers are saying:

Sleeping Bag Studios – "Skylines is a beautiful, gorgeously-composed album full of richly layered textures and emotional nuance, with standout moments like 'Seattle Walk' and 'Sun in Central Park' pulling listeners deep into Keith Richie’s immersive world."
👉 Read the review: sleepingbagstudios.ca/category/special-reports/

Soundlooks – "Skylines is a complete work of astonishing freshness—an expertly crafted tapestry of sound that captures the essence of cities both iconic and obscure. Keith Richie proves himself a consummate composer with a gift for sonic storytelling."
👉 Read the review: soundlooks.com/2016/02/keith-richie-skylines-weaves-instrumental-textures-into-a-tapestry-of-places-iconic-obscure-and-intriguing/

Lost in Beijing

Taken from the album Phantoms get it for free at: https://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/phantoms

State Azure - Phantoms

Preview clips from my new ambient space music album Perpetual Dimensions. Full album is available from the following links (also iTunes/Spotify etc):

https://thebluemask.bandcamp.com/album/perpetual-dimensions

http://www.thebluemask.com/music-tracks/perpetual-dimensions/

Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6USOq8bl3WA

Perpetual Dimensions is a 7 track (87 minutes) collection of ambient space music, panoramic vistas, textural drones and sparkling washes of deep space soundscapes. Ethereal atmospheric music for drifting, meditation and sleep. 

A collection of ethereal panoramic musical soundscapes, slowly shifting deep drones and long shimmering ambient textures. The music is floating, expansive, spacious and non-obtrusive with no drums or percussion to distract your attention from the hypnotic moods.

Perpetual Dimensions

Perpetual Dimensions by Simon Wilkinson (album sampler previews)

Beatless ambient version of "Moments" (original from Moments EP, Soft Phase 2015)

Moments (ambient mix)

Live performance recording:
https://youtu.be/yohz2MKGQfQ

State Azure - Beyond An Infinite Sky (YT link in description)

Collisions

DAW: FL Studio
Used plug-ins: 
LuSH-101, Drumazon and Nepheton and FX plug-ins by D16 Group
Legend by Synapse Audio
Room by ValhallaDSP for the outro
Fruity Parametric EQ2 by Image-Line for mixing individual tracks
Fabfilter Q3, MB and L for mastering

Image: NGC 3274 from the Nasa Hubble archive

Void's Embrace

Producer of electronic, ambient and experimental music from the south coast of England.

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Bio:

Immersed in the synth-pop and electronica of the Eighties growing up in southern England, State Azure (b. 1972) found early inspiration in Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, and Vangelis. Deconstructing their tracks ignited his passion, leading him to develop a foundational understanding of electronic music theory, composition and production entirely by ear and experimentation.

He honed his skills as a keyboardist and producer within live bands before venturing into solo ambient/experimental territory. This self-taught journey fostered a deeply improvisational and emotional approach, free from the confines of formal training.

State Azure's sonic world is further shaped by influences beyond music, drawing heavily from science fiction, cosmology, physics, and technology.

Seizing the opportunity presented by the burgeoning online music scene, he launched the State Azure project to connect directly with listeners, debuting with the album 'Outlines' in December 2011.


Thanks for listening and leaving your comments/feedback, it's very much appreciated and really helps to keep me motivated and pushing forward.
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Releases:

"Disconnect" - Album released: 30/3/2014
https://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/disconnect

"Snowblind" https://offworldrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/ofw034-transmissions-volume-4

"So Long, Eternity" - album released 21/3/2013
http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/album/so-long-eternity

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/so-long-eternity/id628160193

"Candle" 2-track Single http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0020.cfm

"Reminisce EP"  on Loodma Recordings http://www.loodmarecordings.com/loodma0016

"Outlines"  Album released 24/12/11 - Free or pay what you want. Download: http://stateazure.bandcamp.com/

"Passing City Lights" track - part of a compilation album "Beautiful Sounds Pt.1". A Loodma Recordings release can be found here. http://www.beatport.com/release/beautiful-sounds-pt-1/395218

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Other projects:
http://soundcloud.com/synapsia ambient/dark ambient.

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Contact: stateazure@gmail.com