ambient vol 2

for the mind

Ambient & Experimental summer - fall 2024

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Copy of Related tracks: Standards & Practices Mix Series — Israel Vines

Check out our Mostra music picks here. Your monthly dose of carefully curated recommendations from our curator on board @f-ondj (Alfonso Pomeda) and booking team colleagues Helena Bricio and Josh Hoppen (@joshhoppen).

Mostra is a small-format festival of avant-garde and experimental electronic music. A festival to make a scene 🖤

+ Info:
www.mostra.barcelona
www.instagram.com/mostrabcn
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Mostra's June Faves 🖤

Noise

a selection of tracks that i was to play for HÖR.

HÖR

Ambient tastemaker Malibu weaves together a gossamer patchwork of slow selections for her transcendent Fact mix.

https://www.factmag.com/2021/07/19/fact-mix-817-malibu/

Fact Mixes

Fact Mix 817: Malibu (July '21)

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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Sunday Mix: Malibu

Muzan Editions' October show on Radio Raheem (www.radioraheem.it)

Every last Thursday of the month 9pm - 10pm CET

New Dérive mix!

Tracklist:

Idee Du Femelle - Come Back To Bali

36 - Paradise

Chad Munson - Width

Perila - Long dizzying air through a balcony door 

Dr. Atmo & Mick Chillage - Airstream Madeleine Cocolas - Nebulous

Caribe - 4

Chie Otomi - Matataki

Ulla- Falling water lullaby

Yolabmi -III

One Million Eyes - 15-0

Radio Raheem X Muzan Editions October 2021

Al Niente[] Utkanj Invites KMRU | Root Radio 05/12/2021

https://www.nts.live/shows/malibu/episodes/malibu-15th-december-2021

United in Flames — Malibu's forever loops : Strange World  151221

@zuurb

Style: Ambient, Piano, Downbeats
Lenght: 01:03:36
Quality: 320 kBit/s

Tracklist:
Snorri Hallgrímsson - Rjóður
AVAWAVES - Deep Blue
Steven Gutheinz - Magnolias
John Hayes & Maxy Dutcher - Dream Walker (Daigo Hanada Rework)
Poppy Ackroyd - Pause
Amroth (Brambles Remix) - Master 1644
We Are All Astronauts - Another Mind
Illuvia - Iridescence Of Clouds - 07 Nirmala II
Lights Out Asia - An Imperfect System
Carbon Based Lifeforms - Interloper
Gelka feat. Phoenix Pearle - Million Nights (Synkro Remix)
Hammock - Cold Front

Das KFMW Adventskalender 2021

2021 #19: Zuurb - Eurydome

Endurance put together this collection of three live performances for @enjoy_tet on @radio80000 . Many thanks to Tet for giving us the opportunity to bring some of Osaka's electronic music scene to the rest of the world.

00:00 Endurance - https://soundcloud.com/joshua-stefane
21:30 Chie Otomi - https://soundcloud.com/chie-otomi
39:50 Hideo Nakasako - https://soundcloud.com/sako0219

Endurance on the mix:
"When Tet invited me to put together an hour for the show, she left it quite open-ended as to what I could do – a straight up mix, a collection of Endurance or Muzan tracks, or a live session. However, one thing that stuck with me was her suggestion that it might be interesting to do something uniquely from Japan, i.e. that listeners in Germany and in other countries might not get a chance to hear. This put me onto the idea of creating a mix using live material that would reflect the sound and atmosphere of the ambient parties I’m involved in here.
Coincidentally, the 8th edition of Osaka’s Don’t Dance party was happening right around the same time (Nov.21 specifically) and during the event I asked Hideo Nakasako and Chie Otomi to contribute to the mix. They were kind enough to agree, so the mix is basically three 20-minute live recordings from Endurance, Otomi, and Nakasako (in that order).

My contribution to this mix is the most minimal of the three. However, since that’s the direction my live performances have been going in recent years, I thought it would be good to include it. This piece was recorded live on modular synths around 4am after hearing Wata Igarashi play in Osaka. It’s perhaps one of the most sparse sets that I’ve done, but I really like how the minimalism helps to emphasize each sound more potently. I hope you enjoy.

Chie Otomi is one of my favorite producers. We’ve released two of her albums on Muzan (Namisen in 2018 and Touch Again in our latest batch) and she’s a regular at most of the events we organize. Primarily using a Waldorf Blofeld and a DSI Tempest, her sound is totally unique. She creates intense fourth world vibes, but on the micro level! I imagine a lot of her music as field recordings from some hidden ecosystem where things float and glow in a beautiful phosphorescent dance. The set she provided me is a very good representation of her live performances.

Closing out the mix is Hideo Nakasako. He is an ambient producer and the organizer of Don’t Dance, an ambient listening party that has been going on for a few years now. The most recent party, held at Club Daphnia, was a day party (from 3pm to 9pm), but the previous installments have mostly been all-night affairs, with ambient performances and DJ sets running from 11pm to early morning. Nakasako is also one of the most talented ambient artists in Japan, but since he hasn’t released a ton of music it’s likely that a lot of international listeners will be hearing him for the first time. His albums and monthly track releases are all top-notch, but his live sets are simply transformative – picture pitch-shifting, drifty synths and expertly processed samples that flow around the stereo field at a glacial pace. So good! Muzan released his incredible Texture of Days in 2019, but expect another Nakasako tape from us at some point in the new year..."

[Radio 80000] Endurance guest mix for Enjoy TET

For our Sunday Mix series, Marina Herlop taps into her love for haunting sonics. Expect stirring songs and “imperishable” offerings from Naomi Akimoto, Bulgarian State Television Female Choir, Svitlana Nianio and more.

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Sunday Mix: Marina Herlop

Ensemble podcast 010 by Marina Herlop, a conservatory trained composer, vocalist and pianist Marina Herlop began her career by giving a contemporary flair to compositions from Debussy and Chopin, tipping her hat to the canons of the romantic era.
The nature of our current time, amplified by social media and pop culture, has generated a concept of the artist as a winner or idol. In order to legitimize themselves, musicians are exhorted to follow ‘celebrity canons’: having a flashy image or making flashy music, being charismatic, being successful. The creative process is often seen as esoteric and associated with cryptic and vague concepts such as ‘inspiration’, ’talent’, ‘expression’ or ‘freedom’, so it seems music is created magically, in a spontaneous way. As a reaction to this phenomenon, the interview excerpts in this podcast come to remind us that the music profession still consists for a lot of us on a profound devotion. Parallelly, the tracks chosen for this podcast also resonate with this idea. This music arouses admiration and interest precisely because it doesn’t look like a desperate claim for attention but a beautiful consequence of this commitment with something pure that comes from a superior order. The popularity or circumstance in which the artist lives is something absurd in comparison to what is laying in the realm they can enter when they make music.
ensemble is a collection of original sound creations, building new collective imaginaries. With ensemble, artists takes a look at the state of the world and bears witness to the changes in our contemporary society. As a collection, this ensemble of sound creations and personal narratives invites us to listen and to share. It designed to construct a common referential and a new collective set of imaginations.

Ensemble, podcast

Ensemble podcast 010 by Marina Herlop [26.05.2022]

Your destiny calls with Suicide, Julian Cope, Psychic TV, Anna Domino and Dean Blunt. 

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Magick FM - June 2022

Koshka's Kreme With Tsarkoshka | August 24, 2022

info + tracklist: https://radio.syg.ma/episodes/guests-182-past-palms
https://pastpalms.bandcamp.com

GUESTS

GUESTS 182 – Past Palms

Merchant step up to take care of their 2 year anniversary on Balamii. This mix is a dedication to all of the amazing artists and listeners who have contributed to the first 24 podcasts. 

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Merchant - February 2024

Being 存在 - 2023 Asia Tour Live Recording

54번째 꿈 Kkum 이야기는 런던에 기반을 둔 사운드 아티스트 Jin Synth의 40분 라이브 세트 [Being 存在]과 함께 합니다. 이 세트는 지난 2023년에 있었던 아시아 투어에서 녹음된 소리들을 재구성하여 만들어졌습니다.

Jin Synth
런던에 기반을 둔 DJ이자 사운드 아티스트인 Jin Synth는 신디사이저와 모듈러, 그리고 직접 녹음한 필드 레코딩 사운드를 혼합하여 실험적인 아날로그-노이즈 질감을 표현한다. 라이브 공연에서 진은 자신의 설정을 자유롭게 즉흥적으로 조정하여 청중에게 추상적이고 명상적인 분위기를 제공한다. 최근에는 소닉-아트 분야에 심혈을 기울이고 있으며, 독특한 사운드를 내기 위해 직접 설계,제작한 악기와 마이크를 사용한 라이브 무대를 선보이고 있다.

The 54th 꿈 Kkum episode features a 40-minute live set called ‘Being 存在’ by London-based sound artist Jin Synth. This set is a reconstruction of sounds recorded during her Asia tour in 2023.

Jin Synth
Jin Synth is a DJ, musician, and sound artist based in London. Her music is a unique blend of textural and experimental analogue noise elements. Jin is adept at playing synthesizers, modular setups, and various microphones for field recording. In her live performances, she aims to create an abstract, meditative atmosphere through free improvisation with her equipment. Recently, she has immersed herself in sonic art, dedicating time to building her own instruments and DIY microphones to craft distinctive sounds.

www.jinsynth.com
soundcloud.com/kkumpodcast
www.youtube.com/@vurtseoul  
credits
released June 12, 2024

Live Performance_ Jin Synth
Cover Artwork_ Pano
Cover Design_ Yoojun
Mastering_ Yoojun
3D Preview Video_ CSSSS
Released by vurt.

꿈 kkum 54 - Jin Synth

KKUM54

꿈 kkum 54 - Jin Synth (Live)

For our next offering, we welcome Experiment Intrinsic founder, Nathalia, who takes the reins of all four channels, seamlessly layering field recordings, spoken word, delicate textures, and subtle electronics.

https://soundcloud.com/nathaliapetkova
https://soundcloud.com/experimentintrinsic

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Nathalia

A new mix by MirrorLake, a DJ and producer from Mexico City who has released his music on different labels such as: F&S Records, Netter System, Secuencias Temporales, QEONE and more!

Enjoy! 🛸👽

Info MirrorLake:

@mirror_lake
https://mirrorlake1.bandcamp.com

Esencia 078 - Mirrorlake

"Layers and textures in the darkness intertwine, creating a spiraling journey that envelops you, making it impossible to break free; the drone frequency has mesmerized you."

Recorded at Espacio Perpendicular (@espacio-perpendicular) during the temple chptr. 3 feat Hardcore Chillout (@hardcore-chillout) † the sacred act of listening † 18·05·2024 w/ joan gila ‡ gamelan psíquico ‡ hems ‡ raquel g. ibáñez ‡ nigul/droneghost.

Eight Fold Way (@eightfoldway) is Mark Geary, exploring the multidimensionality of sound. He is involved in the phenomenology of Hardcore Chillout, a musical classification, listening mindset, and local music community from London.

Author note: "I had such an inspiring time at Temple! The performers were super talented and met so many music lovers in the crowd. I would definitely recommend, 5 stars!"

#temple_for_listeners is an event dedicated to attentive listening and static dance, curated by Camu and Josephine's Soundscapes for Espacio Perpendicular.

HOCast #195 x temple chptr. 3 - Eight Fold Way

@vrika

"Out now: the recording of my DJ set at Perpendicular Festival (for those who know ;) ). This year, I had the opportunity to play on Friday during the first hours of the festival. Keeping in mind that people were just beginning to arrive, the idea of the set was to balance between slow beats, downtempo flavors, and transitions into more dance-oriented movements.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did".

Vrika @ Perpendicular 2024

Doozer @ Springkell 2023

F-on, the alias of Alfonso Pomeda, is known for his profound progressive sessions with long mixes, creating voyages through experimental music, ambient, and dubby techno. His productions are 4x4 experiments at a low tempo, incorporating field recordings, timbres, textures, and cinematic structures. He is a resident at Alpenglühen and Taiga sessions and co-owner of the label Antimatter. Additionally, he runs the Alpenglühen label, which focuses on deep and ambient techno, exploring the line between light and darkness.

Mareena, the founder of Unrush, met Alfonso at the Mostra Festival in Barcelona un 2023. Their connection through music was immediate, making it natural to invite him to Unrush… 

Thanks a lot https://soundcloud.com/f-ondj

F-ON on the web:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apomeda/
RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/f-on
Booking: https://www.heed-agency.net/roster/f-on

UNRUSH on the web:
Bandcamp: www.unrush.bandcamp.com/
Hardwax: www.hardwax.com/label/unrush/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/_unrush_/?hl=de
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unrushme/

Cover artwork by Irakli Kiziria

085 - Unrushed by F-on

Sunday afternoon recording with slow deep rolling dubs

2302
Yagya / Deepchord
Mr Cloudy
Sibling & Heavenchord
Intrusion
Mystica Tribe
Rene Audiard
Nikosf.
Upwellings
Sven Weisemann
Mike Schommer & Milly James
Intrusion w/ Paul St Hilaire
Federsen & Hidden Sequence
Grau [Freund der Familie]
El Choop
Forest Drive West
Bluetrain  
Blue Channel x 2
Rhythm & Sound
Mike Schommer Dub 7' 
Upwellings
Salz
Silver Ash 01 10'
Rising Sun
Mystica Tribe & Sotofett
René Löwe &  Paul St. Hilaire


VR June 2024

Grandma's Dub Bag

hatha yoga | 03 june

EMC welcomes Joan Gila!

Joan Gila, a vinyl enthusiast, is the curator of @hoc-radio and also manages a small cassette label focused on ambient, avant-garde, and experimental music called @red-edge-label. He is part of the duo @binomi with his friend @slim-jordi.
This DJ set was recorded in Madrid at the Temple event, curated by @machines-desirantes and @javier-camunas, which takes place at @espacio-perpendicular, an intimate venue with exquisite sound. This particular set is Temple 03 featuring @hardcore-chillout, and it's an exercise in mixing and merging an older record from around the 80s with a new one, playing with them in such a way that the listener doesn’t know where they are. 

Enjoy!

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/joan-gila
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.gila/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joa.gime

Red Edge Label
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/red-edge-label
Bandcamp: https://rededge.bandcamp.com/album/temps-boro
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/label/3148955-Red-Edge?page=1

E.M.C. atmospheres - Joan Gila (vinyl set)

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

Human Space Machine ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 30 05 2024

SPELLCAST #15 Patrick Russell Silent Servant Tribute Mix

Next up, we welcome one of our favorite producers and DJs to the fold, Tresor and Eye Teeth recording artist, Israel Vines @israel-vines!

Tracklist:
SILENT SERVANT - Time In Body
STAVE - Gull
EM + STAV - Odd (Forest Drive West Remix)
QUELZA - He Didn’t Say A Word
CAIV - Cymbalism
DEATH ABYSS - Stop Thinking, Increase Consumption (Makaton Mix)
REEKO - Cleverest Demon
QUELZA - Aragaran (DJ Boss Remix)
CAIV - Shamanfreude 2.0
ISRAEL VINES - Downing
CATARSIS - Leste
QUELZA - And Suddenly, I Was Reborn
TALKER - Snub Nose
JEFF PIETRO - Iso
KGIV - Morgan
KEN MEIER - Omnipresence
YOGG - Mea K7
QUELZA - La Gloria
SILENT SERVANT - A Path Eternal

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On Board Music - Severja - 19 Jun 2024

Nestled away in the heart of Osaka, Japan, lies a very special community of artists who nurture the cities unique ambient and experimental sound. It is here that you’ll find Andreas Holderbach, aka Dérive, co-founder/ curator of one of our favourite labels and biggest inspirations, Muzan Editions.

Last year, we had the pleasure of seeing Dérive perform a stunning ambient DJ set in the early hours of the morning at a Muzan Editions x Astral Industries event. Listening to this mix has been a really special way of revisiting that moment <3

https://soundcloud.com/derive_ambient
https://soundcloud.com/muzaneditions

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Dérive

Zarax - Lijis(re mastered)

Developer - Untitled 7'' (Excerpts)

False Memories - Zeburatime

Featuring music by CoH, Autechre, Aleksi Perala, Donato Dozzy, Wolfgang Voigt, Monolake, Jeff Mills, Alva Noto...
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Bright Patterns with Vicki Siolos @ The Lot Radio 11 - 21 - 2019

A collaboration with a music friend Encym (Roland Reinke).   I have done a few collaborations with Roland now and it is always a pleasure to work with him.
This particular track features some guitar sounds from Roland which I have done my ususal trick of weaving my own sounds around his. The track was mixed in AUM but also used the obligatory delays and reverbs and the Soundscaper app. It also fetaures some samples taken from old computer equipment (used from the site below).https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com/2019/11/tnmoc-samples.html
 Roland's awesome tunes can be found at:
https://soundcloud.com/encym
https://soundcloud.com/encym-soundtracks and 
https://soundcloud.com/encymlll

Estuary Fog (collab with Encym)

> 1.  Galun - Pokoi (Voice)
> 2.  Felix Fleer - Moog Animoog
> 3.  Alessandro Canova - Divination Patterns (Roland MC-303)
> 4.  Cuna - Dave Smith Instruments Mopho X4 (Exp#1)
> 5.  Yhdessa - Vermona E-Piano (1978)
> 6.  Elisa Batti & Sebastian Josef Brunnlechner - Guqin (Fu Xi Type)
> 7.  Simon Halsberghe - Soma Lyra 8
> 8.  Hanna Maria & Mattia Onori - eKalimba
> 9.  Dekim - Falling Action (Soma Lyra-8)
> 10.  Stephanie Merchak - Jew's Harp
> 11.  Javier Marimon - Roland JP-8080
> 12.  Myalo - Korg Volca Keys
> 13.  Antonio Pannullo - Elektron Analog 4 Four Voice Analog Synthesizer
> 14.  Andrei Craivan & Gerrard - Sugar Bytes Aparillo
> 15.  Yamaoka - Korg MS2000BR

Grand River - One Instrument Mix  - SANPO 154 (Lockdown Series)

ambient ~ experimental ~ beats

Curated by @jaykeegan

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac
https://claytonciolac.com
https://www.instagram.com/cccccclaytonciolac/