Guest/Live Mixes

Chapter I

sunday sounds 42

sophisticated ambient

Welcome.

We are honoured to be opening the series with a gorgeously arranged mix by Sydney-based artist and mastering engineer, Marcus Miller, aka OVRSCN.

A mix compiled entirely of Australian-based artists, Marcus notes: "It's likely that many of these artists do not know each other personally, so it's interesting to think that there isn't really an ambient "scene" in Australia. But yet, there is still some similarity to our output.”

Thank you for beginning this journey with us, Marcus.

Design by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - OVRSCN

This month, we welcome our dear friend Shimon Danziger to the series, aka Celeryman.

Born and raised in Sydney, Shimon cut his teeth on the city’s club and warehouse scene. As 1/3 of the Innerspace collective, he ran a series of techno parties, hosting the likes of Peter Van Hoesen, DJ Nobu, Haruka and Wata Igarashi.

Having regularly attended and been influenced by outdoor festivals such as The Labyrinth, he moved to Japan during the pandemic and now lives with his wife in the countryside of the Oita prefecture. He has become an active member of the burgeoning Oita music scene, centred around a very special club, Azul, where this mix was recorded.

“This mix is a meditation on my recent musical journey. The move to Japan, coupled with the pandemic, has given me a stronger connection with nature and accelerated a shift in my listening habits away from the dance floor. I threw in a bunch of old favourites, some new finds, tracks from friends and quite a few Japanese artists who I have become familiar with since moving here. The scene here is unique, in that the deeper you look, there’s always more to find. And it makes me happy to be surrounded by people who take music so seriously.”

Mix mastered by Holosuite Mastering 
Design by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Celeryman

Ridds is a Sydney-based DJ whose musical sensibility has had a profound influence on us over the years. 

A member of the indelible DUNJ crew, he is known for entrancing audiences with deep, rhythmic psychedelia.

We invited him to spend some time away from the dance floor and take us on this beautiful cosmic journey in sound.

“This mix is a journey through some of my favourite ambient psychedelic peices. Ambient music has always been a great aid for me when seeking flow, be it exercising or being creative. Produced by a wide range of (mostly) dance music producers, this collection of tracks are inspired by the other worldly.”

Mix mastered by Holosuite Mastering
Design by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Ridds

Patricia Wolf is a musician, sound designer and DJ, residing in Portland, Oregon. Wolf uses electronics, voice and field recordings to produce non-linear compositions that draw listeners to a hypnotic inner world. Her use of melody and repetition manipulate the listeners' perception of time, conjuring vivid textures and atmospheres. In 2022 she released her first two solo albums, “I’ll Look For You In Others” and “See-Through”.

“For this mix, I set out to create a flowing stream of music that one could put on at bedtime. My hope is that this music can help others drift into a vivid dreamland.”

Tracklist:

ABADIR - Reminiscence [Injazero Records / Phantom Limb, 2023]
Zane Trow - Phase Shift [Room40, 2021]
Startrails - Light [self released, 2023]
Miguel Isaza - Continuidad [Dragon's Eye Recordings, 2015]
Tujiko Noriko - A Meeting At The Space Station [Editions Mego, 2023]
Perila - Amorphous Absorption [VAAGNER, 2021]
Hatis Noit - Inori (William Basinski Rework) [Erased Tapes, 2023]
Nyokabi Kariuki - Subira [cmntx records, 2023]
Saloli - Sarabande Dream [self released, 2022]
James Heather - Immortal Beloved [Ahead Of Our Time, 2022]
Megan Alice Clune - Puffy [Room40, 2023]
Shō - Gummy [Never Anything Records, 2023]
Meg Mulhearn & Belly Full Of Stars - Orbital Resonance [Fallen Moon Recordings, 2023]
Eric Olsen - Calmoso [Bruma Del Sur, 2022]

Design by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Patricia Wolf

Toner was first introduced to underground music while studying abroad in Taiwan, where he was awakened by modern techno.

After returning to Japan, he became captivated by Tokyo’s club and rave scene, and naturally progressed to become involved with numerous events as both a supporter and music journalist.

Together with Toss and Kaana, he now runs "LIMINAL DREAMS”. A community of enthusiasts, deeply focused on electronic, ambient and experimental music. "LIMINAL DREAMS" pays homage to the psychedelic chill-out culture that has been prevalent since the 60’s.
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“Uneven Beauty”

“Recently, I had the opportunity to be surrounded by the beautiful port city of Keelung, Taiwan. It was a very calming and tranquil experience.

During this time, I reflected on a variety of musical experiences in recent years, to explore various sounds for this mix. I wanted to capture the beauty and tranquility of an outdoor music festival and combine it with the beauty of an intimate smoky venue.

I often find beauty in the ephemeral and feel a strong connection between music and the natural world. I hope you can enjoy this mix as a session that transcends time and space between great musicians.

I pay my respects to all of the artists.”

Mix mastered by Holosuite Mastering
Design by Clayton Ciolac
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Tracklist:

Kruispunt - Kyrie [self-released, 2023]
Steve Good - Another Wave [self-released, 2022]
Aiôn Lazura - Solstice [LIMINAL SPACES, 2023]
Lewi Boome - Brooklyn [Warning, 2022]
Current 93 - The Magical Bird in the Magical Woods [Durtro, 2000]
Quiet Places - Track 2 [A Strangely Isolated Place, 2020]
Pavel Milyakov - Unreleased (Available via Pavel’s Patreon page)
Jo Johnson - The wave ahead of the wave ahead [Mysteries of the Deep, 2023]
Grand River - Human [Editions Mego, 2023]
Deep Glistening 1 - Beta Whisper [Indole Records, 2016]
Seltene Erden - Rising Core [Kassem Mosse, 2020]
KMRU - U9 [Euphonic Rhythms, 2020]
Brian Eno - We Let It In [Opal Records, 2022]

The Observatory - Toner

Very proud to have @whysufar on the 27th Selects. Part of the inimitable Translate crew of whom created some literal pillars of Eora/Sydney scene in the form of a sound system and who constantly impress with their events - Sufar has kindly shared this delicate, deep and bubbling warm up set for Donato Dozzy at the Strange Signals after party at a warehouse earlier this year. A beautiful trip of a mix that demonstrates Sufars strong knowledge of not only how the speakers work but what should be coming out of them..

Moonshoe Selects 00027 - Sufar

Thoroughly curated selection creating a musing field of reflection and fusion, veiled tensity, melodicity & dynamic intermixture of lush electronic elements fold together in burgeoning sequences.

rookas is a Lithuanian artist, DJ, event organizer & founder of the label - static motion. Longtime comrade also featured on Amulet of Tears latest compilation.

Amulet of Tears 041: rookas

Music: @rookas

Artwork: @anasisana

Amulet 041: rookas

A four hour cut from a recent all nighter courtesy of Ivy and Sufar.

@iv-dripp
@whysufar

Ivy b2b Sufar @ Transitions

It’s our pleasure to welcome Sufar to The Observatory.

As 1/3 of the Eora/ Sydney-based collective, Translate, Sufar’s passion for sonic frequencies spreads wide, curating a podcast series and events via Transitions, building beautifully hand-crafted sound systems and studio monitors via Translate Sound, and DJing across Eora/ Sydney’s underground music scene.

In this mix, Sufar draws us into a deeply emotive, psychedelic listening session which he describes as, “a collection of tracks to help clear my mind, and maybe yours too”.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whysufar

Transitions
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/transitions_ts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transitions.ts/

Translate Sound
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/translate.sound/

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac

The Observatory - Sufar

Un mix spécial Blue Monday à l'ambient triste et lumineuse, pleine de nappes et de douceur, et des voix berçantes pour nous ressourcer sous notre grotte de couettes en attendant les couleurs du printemps.
Par @oodalie

La Messe - Odalie (21.01.24)

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OpenLab co-founder Dylan Blue presents the first edition of his brand new Odysea radio show, a great way to start your day with a wide array of styles old and new and some of my his all time favorites!

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Odysea 01 - Dylan Blue

Eora(Sydney) stalwart https://soundcloud.com/whysufar shares the recording of his warm up set for Peter Van Hoesen earlier this year. Drippy trippy tek by a master of the craft.

Pure Space :: Sufar

A NYE recording from Kaisei ( @kaiseikitada ) & Sufar ( @whysufar )

Captured between 3-5am on the 01/01/25 at the @generalmerchant x @purespacefm x Transitions NYE/NYD event.

Kaisei & Sufar @ General Merchant x Pure Space x Transitions - NYE/NYD

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JUNGLE GYM RECORDS presents "Prehistoria," a split cassette by Dravier & V. Kristoff. Following the collaborative "Shelter From Environment," the pair return to reflect on the most primitive memories of mankind. Kristoff takes SIDE 1, inspired by the physical artifacts that would eventually draw separation between humanity and all other animals. SIDE 2 from Dravier, then, expands on the concept with "Visions," a long-form piece exploring ancient psychological and spiritual devices of the Neanderthals, struggling to find their place in the universe as we still do today. Kristoff and Dravier develop these ideas and more with appropriately prehistoric recording techniques, utilizing a single mono synth with arpeggiator through guitar pedals, straight to tape... simple tools with far-reaching results, exclusively from JUNGLE GYM.

@draviersc @v-kristoff

SIDE 2. Visions // Dravier

"Abisso" composed by https://soundcloud.com/poansoundscape now live on the Aquatic Collective. POÁN explore soundscapes using only acoustic instruments and a looper, setting up a multiple layered sound texture, to achieve dreamlike states.

This musical journey is a multiple sound-texture inspired by the slow movements of whales floating in the depth of the oceans, to accompany deep meditation.

Instruments :
Sansula, guitar, bells, bass drum, water, ocarina, agogo bells, vibratone, udu, spring drum, tambourine, darbuka, handle-pot, chime bars

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POÁN - Abisso

It is the natural path that can never be ignored.

Born in 1986’ life is permeated by music in every facet, connecting with sound in a way that traverses stylistic genre. His relationship with music is based on deep emotional connection, using it as a conduit to explore himself instinctively and intimately. 

For him music is a portal, an outlet to the isolation one sometimes experiences in a world of dissonances. Emotional soundscapes are painted through his performances, where music becomes a channel to the universe. Strokes of nature are juxtaposed with rough, industrial counterpoint, where he reveals brief moments of happiness amidst the melancholy. 

This transmission is a personal outlet, dreaming with music to create new realities of perception and identity.

Podcast Series 10 • Born in 1986

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Peaks line up from nothing; 
and their stones sink in blue sea. 
They sink to become nothing 
And be reborn above the clouds.

all music by @mateis-e-aqir
photos by Nikita Safonov 
mastered at Ten Eight Seven 
distributed by Lobster Distribution

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Track B4 from Birdlabs' long awaited debut, "The View From The Big Window"

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JUNGLE GYM RECORDS presents "The View From The Big Window," official debut of Chicago's Birdlabs. Drawing influence from early 1970's synthesizer music, contemporary ambient and field recording concepts alike, UDG 0.20 weaves simple connections between future and past. Music for growing plants and the passing of time, "The View From The Big Window" thoughtfully revitalizes an age-old relationship between electronic music and the natural world. Exclusively from JUNGLE GYM. 

@mutehouse

B4. "Big Place" - Birdlabs

ambient ~ experimental ~ beats

Curated by @jaykeegan

Artwork by Clayton Ciolac
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