Ultimae proudly presents "OPIA," the second Various Artists compilation curated by Danish DJ Christian Samsara. This artfully assembled collection of ten tracks captures the numinous essence of cinematic ambient music, IDM, and electronica, enveloping listeners in atmospheres that transcend the everyday, leading them into a lush sonic landscape. OPIA ideates the ambiguous intensity of eye contact, which can extrapolate to the profound connection between the music and its audience.

With influences ranging across a wide palette of rhythms, patterns, and pads, OPIA invites exploration of the liminal spaces between sound and silence. Within its fugacious harmonies, the music's transient beauty emerges, where melodies dance on the edge of perception before gently fading, leaving an afterglow of serene awe.

Featured artists include Miktek, Lars Leonhard, Cell, Martin Nonstatic, SYNC24, AES Dana, and Erot, each also collaborating with Christian Samsara and Carbon Based Lifeforms. Additionally, OPIA welcomes newcomer Formant Value to our realm.

V/A OPIA

Impulsing Path

MARTIN NONSTATIC | Impulsing Path

Derived from the Latin “Ultimae Terrae,” meaning “the furthest places,” the name Ultimae reflects a profound theme of exploration. This concept is at the heart of Ultimae Records, an ambient music record label and publisher dedicated to transporting listeners to the outer edges of experience through sound and offering a space for introspection and discovery within the vastness of the mind and beyond.

In 1999, Vincent Villuis and Sandrine Gryson, also known as AES Dana and Mahiane, united over a shared passion for the immersive world of electronic music. This collaboration led to the birth of the label. Initially envisioned as a musical portal, Ultimae’s mission was to explore and disseminate the diverse expressions of Ambient music far and wide through the production of records and the establishment of an online shop.

Over the years, Ultimae has expanded beyond its original scope, evolving into a multifaceted company with sound design, post-production, and mastering studios based in Lyon, France, along with professional services in publishing, music licensing, and synchronization.

Chris‘s hobby and love for good electronic music goes back to the beginning of this millennium, growing up listening to big masters like Hernan Cattaneo, Danny Tennaglia and Danny Howells and co. 

However, the biggest influence remains Mr. Fady Ferraye, long time resident at the legendary Club NL in The Netherlands and the BO18 in Beirut to name a few. 

He is also passionate about quality DJ equipment and electronic gadgets. And participates in and gets inspired from major music festivals in Europe and worldwide. 

On his private events with his friends, the jogging wheels are spinning just good music. Every now and then, a Mixtape is posted here, and can be played and enjoyed during training at the gym, a free run, or just listening. 

Make sure to have a good set of speakers, headset or earpiece, because you’re about to have a good time! 

Move, keep moving!