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- May 19, 13
"Oblique Strategies (subtitled Over One Hundred Worthwhile Dilemmas) is a deck of 7 by 9 centimetres (2.8 in × 3.5 in) printed cards in a black container box, created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt and first published in 1975. Each card offers an aphorism intended to help artists (particularly musicians) break creative blocks by encouraging lateral thinking."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblique_Strategies
Oblique Strategies is now online. Instead of picking a card ... you open the page >> http://www.joshharrison.net/oblique-strategies/
I have added a few that I received at random today. I love the concept and will need to pick up a physical pack of the cards at some point. However, until I do that, I'll refer to this website.
Tx - May 16, 13
I recently uploaded the 6th instalment of my Circumambient series on Mixcloud and also on circumambient.co.uk.
In this instalment we feature a number of tracks from Cousin Silas (it was uploaded on his birthday) alongside music from Sima Kim, The Gateless Gate, Creation VI & Exit to Exist, Frore, Umber featuring Good Weather for an Airstrike, Brother Saturn, Crows Labyrinth and 3+.
For a tracklisting and an offline copy ... please visit circumambient.co.uk.
Enjoy. Tx - May 15, 13
Dan Brown's books are a guilty pleasure of mine. I'm a big fan of his easy-to-read, escapist nonsense ... and his latest book "Inferno" has all the hallmarks of a belter.
It stars Tom Hanks ... no, wait ... Robert Langdon and the beautiful city of Firenze aka Florence (a city I visited briefly on my honeymoon).
I know it isn't high brow literature ... and that Stephanie Meyer has more respect in the cultured cabals that seek to shape our reading than Brown does ... but I don't care. I can't wait to escape into Langdon's world and hope you won't mind in my posts are a wee bit sparse on here while I do.
Tx - May 15, 13
I love it when gifted folks use their gifts to help bring about change. One such change-maker is Benjamin Dauer ... whose project "Save the Pollinators" has captured my attention.
Dauer is an exceptional ambient musician whose music is a particular favourite of mine. His 2013 release on Twice Removed entitled "The Pace of Which" is simply stunning and will no do be well represented in my end-of-year poll.
With "Save the Pollinators" Dauer has taken his musical talent ... his art ... and sought to use it to highlight the plight of the humble bumble bee and the brown bat.
In the following audioclip, Dauer explains his idea and asks for help:
He wants your help. If you can ... take time to visit his site - http://savethepollinators.org/ - and record a wee message.
His goal is explained on the site:My goal is to compose an original sound score to accompany your submissions. This collection could stand as a force emphasizing the global impact that these creatures have on our lives. So I would love to hear from you! Please consider contributing your voice, field recordings of bats or bees, interviews with bee keepers or bat experts - the creative possibilities are endless!
Please take the time to lend your voice or your musical talent to this project.
Tx - May 14, 13
"Second Nature" A Documentary Film About Janne Saario from ELEMENT SKATEBOARDS on Vimeo.
I found this video utterly fascinating and very inspiring when I saw it on thefoxisblack (thank you Alex Dent) and wanted to share it on here.
According to the Element Skateboards Vimeo page...Second Nature is a 20-minute documentary on Element team rider and budding landscape architect, Janne Saario of Finland.
The short film allows a glimpse of Saario’s thoughts and dreams, which float between design, art and skateboarding. Though it also reveals the important concurrence of post-industrial areas, sustainable concepts and natural environments, and unfolds the demanding obligation, towards today’s generation and those to come, to create positive and inspiring, local communities.
Over the past two years, filmer Yves Marchon’s keen eye reels in the various aspects and angles of Janne’s life and creates the perfect portrayal of what Element is most proud of and strives to constantly stand for through their products, artists and team riders: to bring progress to skateboarding in the most honest and ethical way.
Enjoy.
Tx - May 10, 13Internet Archive from Deepspeed media on Vimeo.
One key consideration when I started weareallghosts was to make the music accessible to those who couldn't necessarily afford to buy it. To do this ... I turned to the Internet Archive. Their resource is fascinating ... and their support for netlabels is unsurpassed.
I am proud of waag's involvement with them and thought this video to be an interesting exploration of all they do.
Here's the blurb from the video's page on Vimeo:Archive is a documentary focused on the future of long-term digital storage, the history of the Internet and attempts to preserve its contents on a massive scale.
Part one features Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive and his colleagues Robert Miller, director of books, and Alexis Rossi, director of web collections. On a mission to create universal access to all knowledge, the Internet Archive’s staff have built the world's largest online library, offering 10 petabytes of archived websites, books, movies, music, and television broadcasts.
The video includes a tour of the Internet Archive’s headquarters in San Francisco, the book scanning center, and the book storage facilities in Richmond, California.
Details:
- Directed by Jonathan Minard
- Cinematography by John Behrens, Alexander Porter, and Fearghal O'dea
- Produced at the Internet Archive on October 22-26, during the Books in Browsers Conference and 10 Petabyte Celebration.
- Project supported by Eyebeam
Enjoy ... and if you can support the Internet Archive then please do. They are a valuable and valued resource. Tx - May 10, 13
The photography of Alan Friedman is something wonderful to behold ... and with this in mind I would heartily recommend his tumblr :: http://alanfriedman.tumblr.com/
His pictures are literally out-of-this-world and make for a very pleasant distraction from the mundane.
Tx
via Mark Walters with thanks - May 09, 13
I listen to music all the time at work. I carry three iPhones (don't ask) and 2 iPod Classics with me most days to ensure I have *the* right soundtrack at any given moment. Whilst my preference is for longform Ambient music and mixes ... I have been known to listen to Death Metal and the sounds of frogs to aid concentration and give me a wee *something* to keep me motivated.
With this in mind, I approach Coffitivity with utter fascination ... coffeehouse sounds that interplay with your music to make you *feel* you are in an actual cafe.
According to Coffitivity ... the mix of calm and commotion in an environment like a coffee house is proven to be just what you need to get those creative juices flowing.
I have tried it ... and I did think it helped. It certainly reminded me of the times I have worked from Starbucks or Beanscene. It was a pleasant and welcome reminder. Give it a go for yourself ... its free and plays from the off so you don't even need to start it up.
Tx
http://coffitivity.com/ - May 09, 13
Tycho is one of my fave electronic artists right now ... and this video for the track "Ascension" from his utterly splendid album "Dive".
Enjoy.
Tx
via iso50 with thanks - May 08, 13
- May 08, 13
When someone sends me their album to listen to and consider for the podcast ... I always send them through my wee interview ... I like to know a little bit about them. In my metaphorical couch is John Puchiele of the John Puchiele Ensemble whose album - "Life Cycles" - I recently described as being "on a par with the most evocative soundtracks ... something the listener can revisit time and again."1) Who are you and what do you do?
This is what he had to say ...
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My name is John Puchiele and am a composer of electronic and acoustic instruments having worked in multi-media (film, dance, television, radio, live, recording) for many years. I continue to work in these fields professionally while running my own digital recording/composing studio in Toronto, Canada. I have a Bachelor degree in Music Composition under the tutelage of the late composer Jim Tenney; and a Masters in Psychology. I am also a former member of the Glass Orchestra.
2) What are you working on at the moment?
At the present time I am preparing for live performances that will consist of live performers with some sequencing. It would be my preference to have less sequencing but logistically and monetarily speaking it would be very expensive! I am also working on pre-production for my follow up release, which I hope to have released early 2014.
3) Who inspires you?
Inspiration is a hard one to pinpoint but I would have to say the elements and our world, pretty much. Clouds/sky, land masses, cities, etc….all of it basically!
- Name an artist who has inspired you.
There are so many great artists and composers I find inspiring but if I had to choose I must pick at least three as one would not be sufficient. I would have to say in this order Gyorgy Ligeti, Steve Reich and Brian Eno.
- Name place that has inspired you.
Without any question the Isle of Mull (off the west coast of Scotland) has to be the most incredible place I have ever visited. Just beautiful, serene and frightening at the same time….especially at twilight!
- Name some "thing" that has inspired you.
-Describing a ‘thing’ that might be impossible but if anything comes close it would have to be clouds!
4) What drives you to do what you do?
Sometimes drive can be treacherous as you work and work and realize that sometimes the work that you have created is basically garbage. Knowing that I can toss something away and go right back again a day or two later is the best way of describing my drive I suppose. Mind you, someone’s garbage is another person’s treasure ;)
5) What values do you wish your creativity to express?
I value the concept of peace and love, and hope that my music at times intermingles in the mind of the listener to create these thoughts. That is success in my opinion!
6) What role does community play in what you do?
Humans need other people to talk, laugh, love, confront, engage, etc. Community is something we cannot live without! Extending your hand with discussion or music; same difference in my opinion. Music is my expression of connection! Why else would I be writing music, for a wall? For people….a community of people.
7) What is next for what you do?
My next CD release for 2014. I have been approached to write music for a documentary series. I would like to lay my hands on a larger film project one day or perhaps a live theatre/music presentation…who knows.
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Thanks John!
Have a wee listen below and, if you can, do what you can to support truly splendid independent music. - May 08, 13
My friend Jack Hertz has created a fabulous resource over at encyclotronica.com ... it showcases electronic music and I am proud to say my wee netlabel weareallghosts is included. I guess it had to seeing how Jack has contributed 2 fantastic pieces to our body of work.
I would heartily recommend a browse through the hundreds of albums on display ... it is a veritable smorgasbord of interesting music.
Tx
http://encyclotronica.com/
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It's not just Jack but Simon and Doug too ... oooops!!! - May 07, 13
Saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Harryhausen. His special effects were truly special ... I remember being captivated by the various creatures in "Clash of the Titans" ... a film that I still enjoy over 30 years after it was released.
According to YouTube ... the above video is a four and a half minute compliation of every Ray Harryhausen animated creature in feature films, presented in chronological order.
To read the complete creature list ... go to www.harryhausen.com
Oh and the song is "Mon Ti" from the incomparable Tito Puente's album "Top Percussion" ... enjoy.
Mr Harryhausen ... you will be missed!
Tx - May 07, 13
One of the things I love most about ambient music is the breadth of the genre. To call something "ambient" could mean different things to different people. This ubiquity, for some, may devalue the genre and remove it of meaning but for me it just makes me all the more curious.
Take “Life Cycle” by John Puchiele Ensemble. Billed as ambient ... I see it sitting more at the wonderful no-man’s-land between ambient and neo-classical ... not that it really matters, if I am honest because, let’s face it, there are only two types of music: good and bad ... and “Life Cycle” is definitely in the good camp.
Weighing in at 13 tracks and 63 minutes ... “Life Cycle” is a wondrous demonstration of neo-classical expression: effervescent piano & luscious string-like synths pervade the tracks ... creating a delightful soundtrack to the listener’s day.
Puchiele’s ability to create eloquent soundscapes is to their credit - the music presented is deeply engaging and of a quality that will stand the test of time. In fact, it is this timelessness that makes this release so appealing and all the more enjoyable. It is on a par with the most evocative soundtracks ... something the listener can revisit time and again.
There are tracks where the ambient leanings of the ensemble come to the for ... where the track features waves of sound that ebb and flow in a rather hypnotic manner. Tracks like “the big sky”, “thinking” with its ethereal choral effect, and the languid drones of "climbing" exemplify these waves of sound.
Whereas there are other tracks where the neo-classical leanings of the Ensemble come to the fore: tracks like "life gets busy I" with its dynamic string-like synths, "life gets busy II" with its rather vibrant, dynamic and wildly extrovert piano playing, or the deliciously pastoral "from here to there" which features some delightfully ethereal vocal-like synths that really set off the track and close the album perfectly.
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to this album. It captured and kept my attention ... and I would highly recommend it to fans of the ambient genre, especially those who like the sound of strings.
Please take the time to listen to the album via the embedded player and, if it is your thing, do what you can to support truly independent music.
Tx - May 04, 13
Its been a busy old time in waag HQ. Since the last time I blogged about my wee netlabel on here we've seen the release of the fifth instalment in the dronescape series from Cousin Silas ...
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a belter of a double-album from Cousin Silas ...
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and a cheeky wee single from the man himself too ... a track that I missed from "East (waag_rel021)".
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We released a brilliant remix by Apta of an exceptional track from Northcape ...
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and an utterly delightful ambient electronic album from William Spivey that sounds particularly good in a bubblebath.
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Please check them out and, if you can, help support the work of weareallghosts.
Tx - May 04, 13
I'll admit to being rather excited to see the sequel to J. J. Abrams' Star Trek ... Into Darkness. So excited, in fact, that I bought tickets for a show next Saturday. It will give me something to look forward to.
Tx - May 04, 13
To say I can't wait ... would be an understatement.
Tx
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I loved Iron Man 3. It lived up to my hype and held my interest through out. I loved the baddies and I really enjoyed the 'defeated' narrative. What's more ... I loved the dialogue ... it was fast-paced and fun.
What I didn't like, however, was the music. Not Brian Tyler's awesome orchestral soundtrack ... but the lack of rock / metal. It was a wee bit too wah-wah for me, if I am honest.
That said ... it is only a minor complaint in what was a great film and a meaningful extension to the Avengers story.
Tx
PS ... stay to the end ... its worth it. - May 02, 13
- Apr 30, 13
Inspired by the Charity Concert on Saturday night ... I thought I would bring some brass to your desktop / iPhone / iPad.
Usual flavours are below.
Tx
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Deep, dark, and deliciously dystopian ... "Travels" by Crows Labyrinth is my kind of dark ambient. Decidedly post-apocalyptic in presentation, these soundscapes are powerfully evocative and sow the seeds of imagination that the creative listener feeds on.
Think of an imaginary soundtrack to H.P.Lovecraft’s "at the mountains of madness" and you'll get the gist of what I mean. A brooding malcontent pervades this album ... giving the listener a heightened sense of unease, especially upon their first listen. It is this unnerving sense of the unknown that really highlights how excellently crafted this album is by Crows Labyrinth.
Weird oscillations and intermittent twangs underpinned by deeply immersive drones really make for an interesting listening experience ... reminiscent of the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop and their soundtrack to my childhood.
What makes this album all the more remarkable is that it is all played on the bass guitar. Now some tracks are more noticeably bass guitar than others ... tracks like "Reverie" and "Below", for example ... but this adds to the listener’s delight, in my opinion.
The standout tracks for me are "Frontier" (the opening track) and "Heliograph" (the closing track) ... through them Crows Labyrinth demonstrates his ability. "Frontier" is a deliciously dark drone that engages and immerses the listener ... whereas "Heliograph" is a lighter, more technically bass guitar-orientated piece that skitters and moves about in the listener’s consciousness like a sunlit forest brimming with life.
I would heartily recommend this release and am grateful to Crows Labyrinth for sending me on their CD. Please check out "Travels" and do what you can to support independent music in all it's wonderful manifestations.
Tx - Apr 28, 13
Last night I had the privilege of taking photos at a charity concert in aid of St Andrew's Hospice in Lanarkshire. The concert involved both the Airdrie and Bellshill Salvation Army Bands ... and featured a solo vocal performance from Fraser Thomson.
It was a fab night ... both bands sounded amazing and Fraser Thomson's voice blew me away.
I was also delighted with the moments I captured ... and include my faves on here.
The full set can be seen here on Flickr
Tx - Apr 27, 13
I saw this video the other day over on thefoxisblack and instantly connected with it. I haven't been taking as many photos as I used to ... but my iPhone5 still remains the camera I *always* have with me. I'm glad Apple are promoting the iPhone5 as such.
Tx - Apr 27, 13
- Apr 27, 13
Two compilations of past work have captured my attention recently ... the first is “Miscellaneous (from 2011 to 2012)” by Sima Kim and the other is “Hammered” by FELiXDROiD.
Both are wonderfully engaging in their own way and both create the most wondrous of atmospheres when they are played.
Now ... I’ll be open and say I am big fan of Sima Kim’s ... his contributions to my netlabel’s end-of-year compilation were spot on ... and this collection of music from 2011 and 2012 really highlights a talented artist.
His release “Songs” from Twice Removed (where I first got to know him) is well represented with the track “I” ... however he has been very prolific and, in the period of 2 years, has amassed sufficient material to produce a “greatest hits” of a sort.
I love how he can and does make the most delightful soundscapes ... using instrumentation such as the piano, synths, and field recordings ... bring them together and manipulating them as necessary to create his wonderfully dreamy otherworldly lullabies.
Take “Someday somewhere” for example. This is a heartbreakingly beautiful piece ... a melody is repeated with instrumentation such as a the piano and the glockenspiel used to build up sound presented. It is a lilting, gentle melody that could easily rock you off to sleep if it weren’t so densely packed with awesomeness.
Another example of this is “Tribute to no one” which is brilliantly progressive ... a post-rock builder of a track that simply grows and evolves in front of your eyes. When Sima Kim uses percussion and drums ... he uses them well. I could have been persuaded that this track was by The Echelon Effect if it weren’t for the fact it is on this compilation. I can't think of a higher comment.
I would heartily recommend this compilation as an introduction to the work of Sima Kim ... as well as a delight listen in its own regard. It is expertly sequenced, for a compilation, and is well worth being on anyone's mp3 player of choice.
As is “Hammered” by FELiXDROiD ... a collection of his piano pieces from 2006 - 2012.
As with Sima Kim, this is a tremendous collection of “greatest hits” sequenced in such a manner to make sense as a whole as well as a selection of tracks.
The music FELiXDROiD presents is all piano-orientated ... mostly piano-based ... in a more ambient manner than say the work of Blackclassical ... albeit their are moments of solo piano reminiscent of Satie. The thing is ... there is no right and wrong here ... both are truly powerful examples of what can be achieved with a piano ... and FELiXDROiD expertly demonstrates this.
Take the opening track - “all or nothing at all”. What a wonderful track it is ... a haunting synth underpins a rather abstract piano melody ... it feels ’late night’ and deliciously so for I have found joy in listening to this album later in the evenings.
The next track - “The Longinging - part 9” - is a exploration of neo-classical sounds with a cello playing off against a piano. The interaction between the two is exemplary ... and an utterly delightful listening experience.
The music presented on “Hammered” does demonstrate both the breadth of talent FELiXDROiD has as well as how versatile the piano really is. From the ambience of “Room 3 of...” to the solo piano of “Le Jardin est Vert” with its deliberately dodgy chord near the end ... “Hammered” is a real showcase from FELiXDROiD.
The stand out track for me is “before the storm came” with its utterly engaging piano melody and beguiling percussive elements. It's like the theme tune to a film or play I have yet to see ... and I guess that is the crux of Felixdroid’s work ... it has a cinematic quality that I, for one, greatly appreciate.
I heartily recommend this compilation as an effective entry point to FELiXDROiD's music. "Hammered" isexpertly sequenced and is similarly worth being on anyone's mp3 player of choice.
Have a listen & do what you can to support excellent independent music.
Tx - Apr 24, 13
I needed to know more about Blackclassical and his inspiration for the excellent "Musique du Meuble". I asked him to answer my wee blog interview ... and this is what Greg responded with:
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1) Who are you and what do you do?
My name is Greg. I was born in Manchester in 1970 and to be honest I'm no one really… I'm not very good at talking about myself as I'm sure the words below will play testament to…
2) What are you working on at the moment?
Some embryonic things not much atm the moment as I've just released two EP's one: Musique du Meuble on Pathmusick (http://pathmusick.hermetech.net/2013/path_v_15.html) and the other a self released thing "and Putting Shiny Tony Lamas on Layaway Again..." on Bandcamp.
I bought some watercolours the other day so maybe I'll pop out an paint some landscapes this weekend in the Hills. It actually looks like this bleak winter is finally fading and It's been sunny here for the past three days in a row… hahaha :)
3) Who inspires you?
Sheez this is a tough question and by that really tough as i generally find inspiration in lots of different places. Inspiration is one of those things — it's all around you providing you are receptive to it. I learned this a long time ago at Art College. A really wise (well I thought so) lecturer told the class "Never wear a Watch". The problem with wearing a watch is that you get used to the connivence of it and it becomes a habit and you become lazy because of habits. He said there are many different places that you can find the time if you need to know, clocks are all around you and if you are forced to look for a clock, you may never know what you might see or hear, something you will no doubt have missed… or words to that effect. He was right because you do see/hear stuff and this is a form of inspiration if that makes sense? There are not a lot of things that I remember but that really resonated with me, hopefully it will to others too.
- Name an artist who has inspired you.
Not so much an artist as thats quite difficult to answer there are literally too many to name. I would answer this with a person, my Auntie she got me into music as she was a big music nut. She used to take me shopping on a saturday trawling record shops and markets etc. She used to buy me one a week i was about 6 maybe 7 years old then. It basically stuck with me the stuff she used to buy was very eclectic, punk, soul, rock, disco, electronic stuff etc. She educated me a lot.
- Name place that has inspired you.
Again, a lot of places spring to mind but i guess i would have to really answer this with my home town Manchester. I believe that I'm truly blessed coming from a place with a very diverse cultural heritage. There has always been a good musical scene here. Every genre could be heard around every corner: Soul, jazz, funk, punk, electronic, Dub, house, hip hop, Reggae — the scene in the north west of England and the radio stations played good music in this vein because when most of the stations were independent, they understood their audiences money came from advertising and the music was a paramount thing to the station to secure the audience to be exposed to the ads. The typical djs we had on the radio were the likes of Mike Shaft, Greg Wilson, Colin Curtis, Richard Searling, Chad Jackson, Hewan Clark ... the list was endless. Most people used to tape the top 40 on a sunday I used to tape those guys mixing electro, disco, funk, soul and jazz, was amazing to listen to — a great education I learned a lot about music from those guys.
- Name some "thing" that has inspired you.
Man your questions are hard to narrow down to just one thing... Every "thing" inspires me :)
4) What drives you to do what you do?
A lot of relentless nagging in my head… I just do stuff whatever it maybe cause thats what my brain / heart tells me to do at any particular moment in time. I'm not sure of what i will do tomorrow as things change constantly, i do consider myself to be more creative than analytical and as such creativity can be both a gift and a curse — I can understand why creative people go mad often sometimes. I wish that i could switch it off but you can't.
5) What values do you wish your creativity to express?
None really. I'm of the opinion that you either like it or not, and I'm not really fussed either way. Music, Art: Painting, Drawing, Photography etc are all methods/channels of letting my creativity out as I said in the question above as a person I need to let stuff out otherwise i think i would be living in an Asylum or possibly dead.
6) What role does community play in what you do?
Community is very important as I get lots of good feedback with the people i know and by good i mean really honest which is rare. Most people will take the easy option of telling you everything is good despite probably feeling the opposite. I consider myself very lucky as it helps me progress both further and faster.
7) What is next for what you do?
'The Fading Grandeur of Abandoned' is something I'm working on at the moment. Its very early at the moment but looks like it might be promising. If things go to plan then I'll probably do this as some sort of physical release, format(s) yet to be determined…
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Thanks Greg!
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Posts
- Apr 26, 13
David Hayward has a lot to say about religion – especially Christianity. Since 2006 he’s been turning to pen and paper to share his struggles, critiques and criticisms of issues he’s seen after 20+ years in the ministry.
His daily blog and comic, The Naked Pastor, explores religion, religious community and spirituality.
On this week’s podcast we’ll get a glimpse into what led him to trade in the pulpit for a pen and paper.
related ::
David’s blog – The Naked Pastor
The Lasting Supper
the gappingvoidmusic ::
Danosong.com – The Owl Named Orion
Bitbasic – Realization
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David Hayward has a lot to say about religion - especially Christianity. Since 2006 he's been turning to pen and paper to share his struggles, critiques and criticisms of issues he's seen after 20+ years in the ministry. His daily blog and comic, The Naked Pastor, explores religion, religious community and spirituality. On this week's podcast we'll get a glimpse into what led him to trade in the pulpit for a pen and paper. related :: David's blog - The Naked Pastor The Lasting Supper the gappingvoid music :: Danosong.com - The Owl Named Orion Bitbasic - Realization Cousin Silas - Dreamsville Club
- Apr 19, 13
Joe Noland feels like he was born 40 years too early. In his 70′s he’s engaged with technology in ways that many people half his age only hope to be.
He’s a retired officer in the Salvation Army and using his knowledge and experience to help launch a new online network, SAVN.tv.
Find out what’s inspired him to “go for it” on this week’s podcast.
related ::
Joe’s blog
Joe on Twitter
savn.tvmusic ::
Danosongs.com – The Owl Named Orion
lo tag blanco – Slumland
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Joe Noland feels like he was born 40 years too early. In his 70's he's engaged with technology in ways that many people half his age only hope to be. He's a retired officer in the Salvation Army and using his knowledge and experience to help launch a new online network, SAVN.tv. Find out what's inspired him to "go for it" on this week's podcast. related :: Joe's blog Joe on Twitter savn.tv music :: Danosongs.com - The Owl Named Orion lo tag blanco - Slumland psychosonic - brainwaves
- Apr 12, 13
From cosmetologist to a founder and CEO of her own beauty care line, Keri Lehmann talks about what led her into starting her own company and what inspires the products she creates.
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Savvy Boheme
Savvy Boheme on Twitter
Savvy Boheme on Facebookmusic ::
Danosongs.com – The Owl Named Orion
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From cosmetologist to a founder and CEO of her own beauty care line, Keri Lehmann talks about what led her into starting her own company and what inspires the products she creates. related :: Savvy Boheme Savvy Boheme on Twitter Savvy Boheme on Facebook music :: Danosongs.com - The Owl Named Orion Brother Saturn - Skyships
- Mar 29, 13
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- Mar 29, 13
After 20 years of working in publishing and marketing, you’d think Courtney Carver would have bought into the messages she was pitching. But in 2006 she gave it up to Be More With Less.
Find out what inspired her to make the change and what inspires her today on her journey on this week’s podcast.
Related ::
Courtney’s Blog
Courtney on Twitter
Courtney on G+
Courtney on FacebookMusic ::
The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com
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After 20 years of working in publishing and marketing, you'd think Courtney Carver would have bought into the messages she was pitching. But in 2006 she gave it up to Be More With Less. Find out what inspired her to make the change and what inspires her today on her journey on this week's podcast. Related :: Courtney's Blog Courtney on Twitter Courtney on G+ Courtney on Facebook Music :: The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com Dextor Britain - The Time to Run
- Mar 22, 13
Roman Mars makes radio (or so his Tumblr says). He’s a public radio producer and reporter and specializes in launching new public radio programs.
He may be best known for his radio show/podcast 99% Invisible but he also manages the Public Radio Remix from PRX and has worked for/with Snap Judgment, The Kitchen Sisters, The Third Coast International Audio Festival, WBEZ, KALW News, APM.
We caught up with him at SXSW and talked to him about his inspiration behind 99% Invisible.
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Roman Mars makes radio (or so his Tumblr says). He's a public radio producer and reporter and specializes in launching new public radio programs. He may be best known for his radio show/podcast 99% Invisible but he also manages the Public Radio Remix from PRX and has worked for/with Snap Judgment, The Kitchen Sisters, The Third Coast International Audio Festival, WBEZ, KALW News, APM. We caught up with him at SXSW and talked to him about his inspiration behind 99% Invisible. Related :: Roman's Tumblr Roman on Twitter 99% Invisible Public Radio Remix Music :: The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com Pinklogik - Connect the Dots Ketsa - Universal Will
- Mar 15, 13
This week we talk with mobile software developer Dale Zak.
Dale is passionate about using his software and technology to make the world a better place for others. Along with a number of other projects, Dale is gearing up to launch a new mobile app, OneStory, which will make creating and sharing the stories of friends and family members a much easier process right from our mobile phones.
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This week we talk with mobile software developer Dale Zak. Dale is passionate about using his software and technology to make the world a better place for others. Along with a number of other projects, Dale is gearing up to launch a new mobile app, OneStory, which will make creating and sharing the stories of friends and family members a much easier process right from our mobile phones. Related :: Dale's website Dale on Twitter Dale on G+ OneStory Music :: The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com Good Piece by Superloader Smoke Some Weed by Lucianno V and Ingnascio Sietetrece
- Mar 08, 13
What would a philosophy major, turned web developer, turned educator do in his spare time? Why create a board game of course!
Find out what inspired Randy Hoyt to create his new board game, Relic Expedition, on this week’s podcast.
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What would a philosophy major, turned web developer, turned educator do in his spare time? Why create a board game of course! Find out what inspired Randy Hoyt to create his new board game, Relic Expedition, on this week's podcast. Related :: Randy's website Randy on Twitter Randy on G+ Foxtrot Games Music :: The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com Heavy Dekonstruktion + Ten Thirty (Paul's Mix) - Wolfgang Merx A Waiting Game - Ketsa
- Mar 01, 13
We kick off our new format with a friend of the podcast – Kevin Hendricks.
Kevin read 137 books last year – and then wrote a book about it. Listen to hear what inspires him.
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We kick off our new format with a friend of the podcast - Kevin Hendricks. Kevin read 137 books last year - and then wrote a book about it. Listen to hear what inspires him. Related: Kevin Hendricks on the web Kevin Hendricks on Twitter Kevin Hendricks on Amazon Kevin Hendricks on the sbpodcast Music: The Owl Named Orion by Danosongs.com
- Feb 22, 13
Where’s my podcast been?! What’s happening?! Why haven’t I heard anymore episodes?
Find out what’s going on in this quick update on the something beautiful podcast.
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Where's my podcast been?! What's happening?! Why haven't I heard anymore episodes? Find out what's going on in this quick update on the something beautiful podcast.
- Jan 30, 13
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- Dec 07, 12
Just in time for the holidays, we talk with Lindsey Markelz, the C.E.O. of CharityGiftMarket.com.
Prior to starting CharityGiftMarket, Lindsey served as the founding director UrbanPromise International and spent time working with the Peace Corps in the Republic of Kiribati.
As part of her work with UrbanPromise International and Peace Corps she’s helped prepare young leaders to begin their own community-based non-profits and now she works to help non-profits raise funds through CharityGiftMarket.com.
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Just in time for the holidays, we talk with Lindsey Markelz, the C.E.O. of CharityGiftMarket.com. Prior to starting CharityGiftMarket, Lindsey served as the founding director UrbanPromise International and spent time working with the Peace Corps in the Republic of Kiribati. As part of her work with UrbanPromise International and Peace Corps she's helped prepare young leaders to begin their own community-based non-profits and now she works to help non-profits raise funds through CharityGiftMarket.com. Related :: CharityGiftMarket.com Lindsey on G+ Lindsey on LinkedIn
- Nov 29, 12
This week Johnny Laird returns to the podcast to interview his friend, Jonny Rose.
Rose is a resident of Croydon, England who’s committed to the economic, social and spiritual well-being of Croydon and its inhabitants.
He shares his story and out of it we hear his love for his local community and how he’s using social media to foster, strengthen and empower the community. Rose is also involved with the Croydon Tech City and the Purley 2.0 Project, a project meant to increase the digital literacy and participation of people in the local community. The aim is to empower them, make their voices heard and to affect real change in the community.
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This week Johnny Laird returns to the podcast to interview his friend, Jonny Rose. Rose is a resident of Croydon, England who's committed to the economic, social and spiritual well-being of Croydon and its inhabitants. He shares his story and out of it we hear his love for his local community and how he's using social media to foster, strengthen and empower the community. Rose is also involved with the Croydon Tech City and the Purley 2.0 Project, a project meant to increase the digital literacy and participation of people in the local community. The aim is to empower them, make their voices heard and to affect real change in the community. related :: Jonny's blog Jonny on Twitter Croydon's Facelift The London Riots in August 2011 Scott Gould on the sbpodcast
- Nov 23, 12
This week we talk with Rick Walker. Rick is a father and adjunct faculty member at Richland College in Dallas. He teachers broadcast media and has worked in media for more than 25 years, hosting YouthWake, Lighthouse 21 and now PowerTalk in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Lighthouse 21 was voted best Christian broadcast in Dallas by the Dallas Observer. And the show was unique in that it was one of the first Christian shows in the nation to converge several media technologies in one show – providing a live internet stream of the radio broadcast, live chat room and a television show.
Rick shares his history with media and his plans for the future as he recently passed the bar exam and was licensed to practice law.
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This week we talk with Rick Walker. Rick is a father and adjunct faculty member at Richland College in Dallas. He teachers broadcast media and has worked in media for more than 25 years, hosting YouthWake, Lighthouse 21 and now PowerTalk in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Lighthouse 21 was voted best Christian broadcast in Dallas by the Dallas Observer. And the show was unique in that it was one of the first Christian shows in the nation to converge several media technologies in one show – providing a live internet stream of the radio broadcast, live chat room and a television show. Rick shares his history with media and his plans for the future as he recently passed the bar exam and was licensed to practice law. related :: PowerFM Richland College Ted Blair Rick Reynolds Brian Oakes
- Nov 16, 12
This week we bring you something a little different. We’re sharing thoughts Thomas recently shared at the Airdrie Salvation Army’s Men’s Fellowship – on fellowship.
What are you thoughts on fellowship?
Where do you find it most?
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This week we bring you something a little different. We're sharing thoughts Thomas recently shared at the Airdrie Salvation Army’s Men's Fellowship - on fellowship. What are you thoughts on fellowship? Where do you find it most?
- Nov 01, 12
This week we chat with Dr. Rev. Kirk Jeffries. Jeffries is a former pastor turned coffee roaster and beer brewer.
He and his family live near Denver, Colorado.
Kirk shares his journey from his degree in social work at Boise State, to his Masters and Doctorates of Divinity to serving for 15 years as a parish pastor and now caring for others in the ministry alongside his coffee roaster and beer co-op.
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This week we chat with Dr. Rev. Kirk Jeffries. Jeffries is a former pastor turned coffee roaster and beer brewer. He and his family live near Denver, Colorado. Kirk shares his journey from his degree in social work at Boise State, to his Masters and Doctorates of Divinity to serving for 15 years as a parish pastor and now caring for others in the ministry alongside his coffee roaster and beer co-op. related :: Kirk's blog Kirk on Twitter Kirk on Facebook Kirk's Coffee High Altitude Brewing
- Oct 26, 12
Amy Vreeman is a musician, a massage therapist, a photographer, a media editor, a pastor’s daughter, and a self-described “Jill of all trades, master of none.”
This week she released Vol. 3 of her annual tribute to Rich Mullins.
We talked with Amy a few months ago while she was finalizing Vol. 3 and we talk about her about her tributes as well as her faith and life.
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Amy Vreeman is a musician, a massage therapist, a photographer, a media editor, a pastor's daughter, and a self-described "Jill of all trades, master of none." This week she released Vol. 3 of her annual tribute to Rich Mullins. We talked with Amy a few months ago while she was finalizing Vol. 3 and we talk about her about her tributes as well as her faith and life. related :: Amy's website Amy on Twitter Amy on iTunes Amy on Facebook PhotoboothThing Rich Mullins on Wikipedia Ragamuffin Gospel
- Oct 19, 12
This week we’re back with a interview that was actually recorded in Dec. 2007. It was one of the front-runners to the something beautiful podcast and helped lead to our podcast’s birth.
This week we talk with Jonathan’s maternal grandfather, Deryl Knotts.
Deryl was born June 20, 1921 in Franklin County, Texas to Perry and Fannie Knotts. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School where he played basketball and football and spent a year at East Texas State Teacher’s College on a basketball scholarship before returning home to farm during World War II.
In 1948 he moved to Dallas, where he took a position working for Sutton and Steal, building casings for World War II ammunition.
After the war he began working for Ford Motor Company. He met his wife, Oleta Glasco in the spring of 1949 and the two were married Jan. 6, 1950. After Ford Motor Company closed their Dallas plant in the early 1970s, Deryl went to work for White Motor Company where he later retired.
He spent several years of his retirement as a security guard at the Science Place at Fair Park in Dallas and spent much of his free time either gardening or enjoying time with his family.
Deryl’s faith and family always took priority in his life and he always gave of himself unconditionally.
He was an active member of Pleasant Mound United Methodist Church in Dallas for over four decades and a member of Eastridge Park Christian Church in Mesquite for the last five years.
Deryl died March 17, 2009 in Mesquite, Texas.
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This week we're back with a interview that was actually recorded in Dec. 2007. It was one of the front-runners to the something beautiful podcast and helped lead to our podcast's birth. This week we talk with Jonathan's maternal grandfather, Deryl Knotts. Deryl was born June 20, 1921 in Franklin County, Texas to Perry and Fannie Knotts. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School where he played basketball and football and spent a year at East Texas State Teacher’s College on a basketball scholarship before returning home to farm during World War II. In 1948 he moved to Dallas, where he took a position working for Sutton and Steal, building casings for World War II ammunition. After the war he began working for Ford Motor Company. He met his wife, Oleta Glasco in the spring of 1949 and the two were married Jan. 6, 1950. After Ford Motor Company closed their Dallas plant in the early 1970s, Deryl went to work for White Motor Company where he later retired. He spent several years of his retirement as a security guard at the Science Place at Fair Park in Dallas and spent much of his free time either gardening or enjoying time with his family. Deryl’s faith and family always took priority in his life and he always gave of himself unconditionally. He was an active member of Pleasant Mound United Methodist Church in Dallas for over four decades and a member of Eastridge Park Christian Church in Mesquite for the last five years. Deryl died March 17, 2009 in Mesquite, Texas. related :: Jonathan's interview with his grandmother, Clara Oleta Knotts.
- Sep 07, 12
Mike Beecham is yet another ‘friend’ of Will Taylor. He’s a professional designer, reader, husband and father to three teenage kids. Above all that, though, he’s a Christian that loves God, loves his church and has a passion to see godly men fulfil their calling. He clearly talks too much, thinks he’s funnier than he probably is and simply enjoys walking his journey with those people God has put him alongside with.
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Mike Beecham is yet another 'friend' of Will Taylor. He's a professional designer, reader, husband and father to three teenage kids. Above all that, though, he's a Christian that loves God, loves his church and has a passion to see godly men fulfil their calling. He clearly talks too much, thinks he's funnier than he probably is and simply enjoys walking his journey with those people God has put him alongside with. related :: Mike on Twitter Mike's portfolios: http://dribbble.com/mikebeecham and http://be.net/mikebeecham
- Aug 31, 12
James Robinson is a friend of Will Taylor’s (no – not that James Robinson)… he is wildly creative and deeply passionate about how the church can tell the stories of Jesus in new, fresh & innovative ways.
He joined Thomas for a blether and laid out his journey to date.
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James Robinson is a friend of Will Taylor's (no - not that James Robinson)... he is wildly creative and deeply passionate about how the church can tell the stories of Jesus in new, fresh & innovative ways. He joined Thomas for a blether and laid out his journey to date. related :: James' creative agency James' online profile James on Twitter Lee Abbey Movement
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- basava: 3 hr Aphex Twin marathon aired on mixlr 25.02.11 Aphex Twin - Windowlicker (Video intro) Aphex Twin - Acrid Avid Jamshred Aphex Twin - Kesson Dalef Nav Katze - Change (Aphex Twin Mix #2) Polygon Window - Bike Pump Meets Bucket Aphex Twin - Ageispolis (Russian Interview) Aphex Twin - Grey Stripe Aphex Twin - Stone in Focus The Gentle People - Journey (Aphex Twin Care Mix) Aphex Twin - Mookid GAK - GAK 1 Polygon Window - Portreath Harbour Seefeel - Time To Find Me (AFX Fast Mix) Aphex Twin - Bbydhyonchord AFX - AFX2 AFX - Phonatacid Aphex Twin - Fingerbib Aphex Twin - Ventolin (Crowsmengegus Mix) AFX - Cuckoo The Tuss - Fredugolon 6 AFX - VBS. Redlof.B (Bass Version) AFX - VBS. Redlof.B Caustic Window - Italic Eyeball Curve - Falling Free (Aphex Twin Remix) Aphex Twin - Polynomial C Aphex Twin - Xepha Polygon Window - Quoth (Hidden Mix) AFX - Klopjob (MTV Interview) Aphex Twin - Windowlicker (Original + Acid Edit) Aphex Twin - Taking Control Aphex Twin - Meltphace 6 AFX - .55278037732581 Aphex Twin - Come on You Slags! Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy (Mummy Mix) DMX Krew - You Cant Hide Your Love (Aphex Twin Remix) AFX - Custodian Discount Aphex Twin - Milkman Aphex Twin - 4 Aphex Twin - Girl Boy (£18 Snarerush Mix) AFX - Box Energy Remix Aphex Twin - Vordhosbn The Tuss - Death Fuck The Bug - Run The Place Red (AFX Remix) Aphex Twin - Mangle 11 (Circuit Bent VIP Mix) Aphex Twin - Digeridoo Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy (Pappy Mix) Aphex Twin - Fenix Funk 5 AFX - PWSteal.LDpinch.D Aphex Twin - IZ-US AFX - Analogue Bubblebath
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(No streaming audio available)2292 plays - DJ Krush - From Eri Ohno Kryptic Minds - Time Flies Pariah - Orpheus Scuba - Aesaunic Anodyne - Empire of Dust Nocow - Moonlight Flit Phaelah - Falling Jon-E - All I Need (Phaelah Remix) AK Kids - Shree Bang Special (port-royal remix) Joey Fehrenbach - Beltenbroes synkro - Letting Go (dBridge Remix) Furi Anga - Rainbow Unit Synkro and Indigo - Reflection Bulb - Mental Universe D Bridge - Inner Disbelief I put this together on the evening of July 7th 2011. I’d been putting off doing a dnb/dubstep mix for about 5 months now and I suppose all the energy I bottled up has gone into what you hear now. So, about 3 hours worth :) A solid 3 hours all the same. Enjoy! If you’re looking for a similar sound, I also have accounts at: michaelmcguk & night-beats
(No streaming audio available)0 plays - This is a ‘late night drifting off to sleep’ mix with a selection of pastoral and spatial tracks. Thanks to @stevefound for the mix name :) And thank you to David Hughes(www.davidhughes.org) for the Artwork — Tracklist — 01. O Yuki Conjugate - Departure 02. Enrico Coniglio - Bateon dei Morti 03. Craig Armstrong - Glasgow 04. Epic45 - We Grew Up Playing in the Fields of England 05. Brian McBride - I Know That You Don’t Like the Future Like I Do 06. Charles Vaughan - Waving Goodbye 07. Diatonis - The Dreaming Sky Priest 08. Martin Stig Anderson - City 09. Bruno Sanfilippo & Mathias Grassow - Ambessence Piano & Drones 1 10. Digitonal - Maris Stella 11. Proton Kinoun - Silver Satellite 12. Global Communication - Bless This 13. Matthew Florianz, Erik T’Saz & Joris De Man - Shimmmer 14. Matthew Florianz, Erik T’Saz & Joris De Man - Sand 15. Ian O’Brien - Vagalume 16. Telomere - Departure 17. Max Corbacho - Keystone Meditation 18. Phillip Wilkserson - Certainty 19. Craig Armstrong - Recovering 20. Thomas Newman - Creek House 21. Between Interval - Portals in Time 22. Biosphere - Startoucher 23. Johan Johansson - Escape 24. Rhian Sheehan - Scene 3 25. Field Recording #1 26. Mike Oldfield - Hiawatha 27. Academy of Ancient Music & Paul Goodwin - Tavener: Funeral Canticle (Excerpt)
(No streaming audio available)512 plays - prostheticknowledge: PK Mixtape 2011 - Tracks | Tributes | Discoveries After sharing loads of mixes on this Tumblr blog, I thought I would have a go at making one myself - this is actually the first time I have attempted a digital one, so if you spot any flaws - that’s why. I’m not a sound engineer, nor am I a DJ, and I didn’t see any need to create some sort of end-of-2011 list as there are more experienced and knowledgeable people who do that. If anyone has some constructive criticism, feel free to let me know … This is a collection of tracks that have been played a lot on my iPod Touch, some things I have shared on this Tumblr blog that have been of interest, and some tributes to people who have passed away this year, or the anniversary of their passing. TRACKLIST: 01) Ant City - Kuedo (2011) [00:00:00]Great atmospheric album - like Nosaj Thing went back to the early 80s, kidnapped Vangelis to make another sci-fi soundtrack with an 808 drum machine 02) Separator - Radiohead (2011) [00:03:11]Last track to their ‘King Of Limbs’ album 03) VCR (Four Tet Remix) - The XX (2010) [00:08:26]I rebloged this from notational - someone who I have been following for ages who, among the other things he does, has good taste in music 04) Bright Shadows - TOKiMONSTA (2011) [00:16:44] From her ‘Creature Dreams’ EP released this year 05) Confusion - DJ Soulscape Feat. 각나그네 (2003) [00:20:26]Musical curiosity has led me to this Korean Hip-Hop DJ (I’ve posted two of his mixes here + here) and very recently received a couple of his albums. This track is one of two on this mix that appear from his ‘Lovers’ album. I don’t understand a word being said, but the delivery and production is great. 06) Le Corbeau Et Le Renard - Dynastie Crisis (1970) [00:25:59]Posted earlier this year, the French prog-rock band Dynastie Crisis, who didn’t get any recognition in their time, produced a track which to modern ears sounds like Hip-Hop … all the way back in 1970 … 07) Push Me Pull You - Futurisk (1982) [00:28:44]I somehow managed to come across the musical genre ‘Synth Punk’, and I love this jam … 08) Futura - Battles (2011) [00:31:04]From their ‘Gloss Drop’ album 09) Trapped - Boards Of Canada (1995) [00:37:17]A catchy remix allegedly put together by the Boards of Canada (under the pseudonym Hell Interface, found on one of their mixtapes (video here) 10) Gratitude - Acoustic Ladyland (2009) [00:40:49]Discovered this on a mix for an ATP event in London curated by Portishead. The track is taken from their album ‘Living WIth A Tiger’, an instrumental rock album that tests how the saxaphone can be a lead instrument in the genre. I enjoyed it.11) Me And The Devil - Gil Scott-Heron (2010) [00:45:02]RIP to the guy who wrote ‘The Television Will Not Be Televised’ amongst others … 12) Always Crashing In The Same Car - David Bowie (1977) [00:48:33]Somehow late to the party, I bought Bowie’s ‘Low’ album this year - besides, you can’t really go wrong with putting Bowie in a mixtape … 13) I Just Want To - Reggie Watts (2009) [00:52:00]Just a great track put together on the spot - it is probably better appreciated on the video (which you can see here) 14) On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - John Barry (????) [00:55:22]A composer who did have a talent for bringing style and drama to the films he worked on … RIP 15) Another One Bites Da Funk - Daft Queen (2009 redo, originally 2003) [00:58:01]Earlier this year, Google celebrated Freddie Mercury’s would-be birthday in one of their doodle’s, it was also the 20th anniversary of his passing. I wouldn’t say I was a Queen fan, but looking now he was a great talent and personality, something sadly lacking in modern times. This mash-up with Freddie’s vocals escalates the fun factor of the original (you can get the track here) 16) Jasmine - DJ Soulscape Feat. 청안 (2003) [01:01:55]Last track on this mix is another one from DJ Soulscape’s ‘Lovers’ album, a simple upbeat track to end on. I still have no idea what is being said … This mix is posted on Soundcloud, so if you would rather hear it there, click here
(No streaming audio available)506 plays - This is a remix of The Echelon Effect’s “Cascade” I did in 2011. The original track can be found on his album “Mosaic”, available on bandcamp: http://theecheloneffect.bandcamp.com/album/mosaic . Feel free to download and enjoy! mastered by Nico Vetter
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- May 19, 13
Adam Greenhead aka Coloured Lines is a musician and educator who lives in the North of England. He plays bass in an energetic folky rock band called Sawsound and is a founding member of the New Underground Collective ... a diverse group of creatives that includes another waag alumnus - Wolfgang Merx.
I have thoroughly enjoyed his previous self-released music and have a soft spot for his band's music too ... so you can appreciate, I jumped at the chance to release this EP when it was offered to me.
The EP features four wonderfully crafted tracks which are unashamedly electronic in nature, vibrantly coherent in expression, and delightfully downtempo in their presentation.
Greenhead's music fits nicely alongside Apta and Ketsa ... and is a welcomed addition to waag's roster.
As before, a MP3 copy will be available on Archive for free with a lossless copy available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Please do what you can to support independent music in every way you can.
Tx - May 11, 13
Is it just me or do these drones get better with each instalment? Cousin Silas continues to astound me with this - his 6th dronescape for weareallghosts.
His ability to engage the listener in a fully immersive sonic environment truly amazes me. I have all his dronescapes on my iPhone and have been known to move from one to another when I am in need of extended periods concentration and/or escape.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape will be available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Have a wee listen below ... if you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - May 04, 13
"Most of my sounds are created on a Mac using, at present, Metasynth with Architect. My work stems from experimenting with an emphasis on originality. I'm fascinated with harmonic interplay, rhythmic content & abstract sequencing.
With 'Opal Sun' I originally intended to do a more low-key longform series; something that unfolded slower than more recent collaborations & to maintain the same general mood throughout. As usual the pieces took on a life of their own.
While working on this in January I became aware of WAAG & it's broad spectrum of sound artists. I'm honoured to have WAAG as a home for this solo excursion!"
- William"Opal Sun (waag_rel022) by William Spivey is my kind of ambient electronic music. It is deeply immersive and engaging … ensnaring me from the first listen. I find it particularly endearing first thing in the morning or late at night … it complements stillness very, very well.
I am proud that William has found a home with weareallghosts. He is a talented musician and I look forward to releasing more of his solo work in the future."
- Thomas
As before … an MP3 version of this album will be available for free on Archive with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ... and do what you can to support truly independent music. - Apr 27, 13
I am a big fan of Northcape's and was delighted to get the opportunity to review his upcoming album "Exploration and Ascent" on my blog.
I was aware that Apta had submitted a couple of remixes for a forthcoming supplemental album of remixes and was over-the-moon when I was given permission to release the one that didn't make it onto the album.
I believe this track needs to be heard ... not left to languish on a harddrive or buried in a compilation. That's why I wanted to release it as a single and free download ... to get it out there and get it heard. Apta has taken an already cracking track and shaped it into something wonderfully new and different ... a track that stands tall and proud on its own or as a reference to the original.
I would ask that check out the original album - "Exploration and Ascent" - from where the original track is taken ... I would also point you towards the work Apta has released on weareallghosts: "Algorithms EP (waag_rel003)" and "Visions (waag_rel007)" ... please support truly wonderful independent music!
My sincere thanks to Northcape and SunSeaSky for the permission to release this remix ... and to Apta for really stepping up when ask to remix the track.
I can't wait to hear the other remixes now.
Tx - Apr 21, 13
When "Of Passing Days" commenced for the first time all those months ago and I heard those first few bars … I was overcome with the sense of the new along with that familiar feeling of the familiar … it was then that it became apparent to me that this album was going to be very special … and very special it is.
"East (waag_rel021)" is simply wonderful … my kind of wonderful … my kind of special. A double-album of music from an artist who is, in my opinion, at the top of his game.
Haunting synths, gentle lilting percussion, vibrant bass, intriguing field-recordings and vocal samples, and his guitar all come together in such an exemplary manner.
From the upbeat bearing of the title tracks - "East" - through to the mournful and melancholic longform piece - "Slow Rotations" - it is through the variety that is presented here that we can all bear witness to someone whose talent within the ambient musical genre knows no bounds.
I am very proud to have this double-album on weareallghosts and uphold it as a milestone in the label's evolution. This is our 30th release and one truly worthy of its peers. Its sits perfectly with both the overall Silas canon, his work specifically for weareallghosts and the entire body-of-work I am so delighted to have amassed under the waag banner.
Thank you, Cousin Silas.
As before, a copy of this double-album will be available in MP3 format on Archive for free, with a lossless version available here on Bandcamp for "pay what you want".
This album was uploaded to Bandcamp on the 20th April, 2013 aka Record Store Day ... the day music fans and collectors support their local Record Store. Please support independent music in all its glorious forms and, if you can with the same thought in mind, please support the work of both Cousin Silas and weareallghosts. Who knows, with your support, we may see physical releases from waag in our local Record Store in time for some future Record Store Day.
You are, however, welcome to pay £0 for this recording … all we ask is that if you do so ... you promise to tell everyone you know about it."Future Tense (waag_sng002)" is the second single on weareallghosts and came about purely by accident. It was meant to be on "East (waag_rel021)" but, due to an oversight on my part, it got missed off the list for uploading.
Rather than add it to the album retrospectively I thought it appropriate to give it a wee bit of its own spotlight. It is a cracking track with some seriously great guitar on there ... one of Silas' best in my opinion ... and I really hope you'll agree it deserves its own space.
So here it is ... "Future Tense (waag_sng002)".
I hope you enjoy these releases as much as I do.
Tx - Apr 13, 13
Cousin Silas' dronescapes have become a remarkable consistent in my life. They are there for me when I need them … when I need to focus or, paradoxically, when I need to let my brain shut off ... when I am on the move or when I need to sit still.
They are something I am very proud of and, as such, I am delighted to release the 5th instalment in the series … a series I am convinced is getting better with each step and each repeated listen.
There is not much more I can say about this drone other than I treasure it. I sincerely hope it becomes as special to you as it is to me.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape is available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - Apr 06, 13
I've know Drew Miller aka Brother Saturn for a wee while now. I'm a big fan of his album "Everest" recorded under his other moniker The Northern Hemisphere … and was deeply intrigued when he approached me to release his first ambient-orientated album via weareallghosts.
I was intrigued on a number of points: what would his ambient work sound like? will it fit with weareallghosts? why waag rather than self-publishing? could he wait for my schedule?
All these questions were answered when I heard "Tales of Space Exploration 1-8 (waag_rel020)" … everything became clear and I said 'Yes'.
I love this album and believe it is an excellent fit with weareallghosts. What's more … I am delighted to bring Miller's work to a new audience … and, hopefully, bring waag's roster to Miller's loyal following.
I am delighted with Miller's approach to these tracks … he has dispensed with his trademark polyrhythmic and, at times, dissonant layering for a more refined, gentler sound … and am proud to welcome him to the weareallghosts 'fold'.
Before I go, it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic illustration that Adam Howie provided. Unfortunately I didn't have any photos relating to space exploration in my private stock and needed help. I asked Howie and he delivered … and not just the cover art but wallpapers to adorn your digital toys. Thank you Adam.
A printed version of this illustration - entitled "Journey" - is available at devinatArt (http://kimded.deviantart.com/art/Journey-363693086) and RedBubble (http://www.redbubble.com/people/lurchkimded/works/10182022-journey) and I would heartily encourage you to support Howie's work by buying a print.
An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive.org (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel020) or a lossless version on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Have a listen to the embedded player below.
Tx - Apr 04, 13
The first album from Brother Saturn will drop this weekend.
Illustration by Adam Howie.
Tx - Mar 23, 13
Cousin Silas is my A&R man. He is always recommending new music to me and introducing me to some of the fabulously talent people he calls friends. Kevin Lyons is one such friend.
I was bowled over when Kevin sent through the tracks that would later form the basis of "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)", our 27th release on weareallghosts. The depth of expression contained within the 15 tracks simply stunned me … each track stood on its own merits as its own self-contained piece of beauty.
I was taken with the width on offer too … Lyons moves effortless between guitar-orientated ambient, engaging electronica and Tangerine Dream-esque soundscapes ... he does this with remarkable ease. It was and is a joy to behold. Tracks like "Monoceros" and "Leviathan" are a true pleasure to listen to … a pleasure I know will last the test of time.
I am delighted to release "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)" on weareallghosts and I genuinely hope you enjoy this record as much as I do.
As always, an MP3 version will be available for free on Archive … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' (see player below). Any profits will go directly to the artist. However, if you do decide to pay £0 for it, and you are more than welcome to do so, then all we ask in return is for you to tell everyone you know about Lyons' work.
Tx - Mar 16, 13
"So long as the gift is not withheld, the creative spirit will remain a stranger to the economies of scarcity. Salmon, forest birds, poetry, symphonies, or Kula shells, the gift is not used up in use. To have painted a painting does not empty the vessel out of which the paintings come. On the contrary, it is the talent which is not in use that is lost or atrophies, and to bestow one of our creations is the surest way to invoke the next."
Lewis Hyde - "The Gift - How the Creative Spirit transforms the World"
This quote sums up, at least for me, the creative spirit of Cousin Silas. He does not withhold his gift. He gives it away and, in doing so, it is not used up.
We are now on our fourth 'Dronescape' and there are no signs that he is slowing down. In fact, I believe his creative spark is at an all time 'sparkiness' … his recent work for weareallghosts, for Jack Hertz' label or for Complex Silence demonstrates this.
His dronescapes have become very personal to me … they have been and are a source of strength to me in difficult times, giving me a sense of calm and focus whilst everything else seems to be going crazy. I am forever in his debt for this.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much I as have and do. As always, an MP3 version is available for free on Archive with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' … which does include £0. All we ask, if you do decide to take the music for free, is that you spread the word … tell your friends and family … and keep the gift moving.
The music of Cousin Silas is a gift worthy of continual movement. I, for one, look forward to his next piece with anticipation.
Tx
Credits
Released 18 March 2013
Music by Cousin Silas
Design and Logistics by Thomas Mathie - Mar 09, 13
I have a whole heap of love for Thomas Park aka Mystified and the music he creates: the drone he released on the 31st December, 2012; is a fantastic piece of music … as is the piece he contributed to our end-of-year compilation. He is a talented chap and I am delighted to have him as part of weareallghosts.
And it is this latter piece - "Network" - which kicked off this four-track EP. It became the starting point for the music on "Ghosts That Dance (waag_rel018)". I was so taken with "Network" that I asked Park if he had any other tracks like it up his sleeve … and he promptly obliged with a further three vibrant, upbeat, slices of dance-y electronica … which I just adore. These tracks really came together nicely and it felt appropriate to release them as an EP … this included rereleasing "Network" … which I think really sets the EP off.
I have only one hope for this EP: that you really, really dig these tracks as much as I do.
My sincere thanks to Thomas Park for his contribution and his ongoing support for weareallghosts and the wider community that we are both part of.
As always, an MP3 copy of this EP will be made available on Archive for free (archive.org/details/waag_rel018) with a lossless copy available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see below) … which does include for free … all we ask is if you take the music for free that you tell everyone you know about it. Thank you!
Tx - Mar 05, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
For our third birthday treat, I present an engaging and deeply progressive double 'a-side' single from Wolfgang Merx entitled "Heavy Dekonstruktion + Ten Thirty (Paul's Mix)" ... this is our first single ... I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! ! - Mar 03, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
"A haunting we will ghost" is an utterly delightful and slightly spooky 16 minute drone from Jack Hertz who prepared this track to celebrate the first birthday of weareallghosts ... it was a spontaneous expression and I am grateful to him for it.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Tx
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
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This was the quickest release I've done. I received the file at 9:30p tonight and had it up on Bandcamp with a front and back cover by 11p. I will upload to Archive.org asap ... but it won't be tonight. - Mar 02, 13
On the 3rd of March, 2012; weareallghosts was born.
I introduced the world to my idea by quoting from "The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World" by Lewis Hyde ..."People with a sense of the gift not only speak of it as food to eat but also feed it (the Maori ceremony ‘feeds’ the forest hau). The nourishment flows both ways. When we have fed the gift with our labor and generosity, it grows and feeds us in return. The gift and its bearers share a spirit which is kept alive by its motion among them, and which in turn keeps them both alive."
This quote is still as relevant today as it was a year ago.
Now ... to celebrate our first birthday ... Cousin Silas and I decided to bring forward the release of the third instalment in the Dronescape series.
And if you are a creature of habit ... don't worry!!! Cousin Silas agreed to record a thirteenth instalment ... which is not just great news for ambient drone fans like me ... but will ensure an instalment will be released as planned on the 18th of March.
I really hope you enjoy this drone as much as I do. My sincere thanks to everyone who downloads and listens to our releases ... thank you for being a key part in the ongoing success of weareallghosts.
My thanks too to all the artists who have made weareallghosts so very special, namely ... Cousin Silas, Rebekkah Hilgreaves, Apta, Wolfgang Merx, Earlyguard, Gurdonark, Ketsa, Mystified, Jack Hertz, Scott Lawlor, and everyone on our end-of-year compilation.
Thank you all!
Tx
As always, an MP3 version of this track will be available on Archive (archive.org/details/waag_drs003) for free ... with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends.
PS ... this is not the only thing we are doing to celebrate our birthday. Keep tuned to weareallghosts.co.uk to find out more. - Feb 23, 13
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Times Escape was originally recorded between 1996 and 1997 when I lived in the Akron Area of Ohio after years of gigging around playing in coffee houses and being a member of the Very Special Arts group.
My inspirations for the cd range from Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream but especially the sleep concerts of Robert Rich. I had received one such concert on cassette tape from a friend in the mail and after listening to it while I slept at night, I wanted to try my hand at composing space music. I had long been a fan of such artists as Jonn Serrie, Tangerine Dream and the like so the Times Escape collection was my first attempt at composing a more ambient flowing work.
I came up with the title after listening to the entire set of tracks because I felt that a sense of time was lost while listening so that title seemed to fit the mood of the music.
It was recorded exclusively on an Ensoniq SQ-1 synthesiser that I had for years and the sequences were recorded to cassette tape. at the time I didn't know anything about recording audio on the computer so cassette was the way I captured my ideas and songs. In that regard, the collection has a lost archive feel to it since it was years before I transferred the cassette to a digital format.
I am deeply grateful to Thomas for wanting to release this collection on his internet label and am honoured to be on a roster with so many great artists. I look forward to composing and releasing more music as time allows and I sincerely hope you enjoy the music and it is my hope that you will experience your own journey of the absence of time while listening to Times Escape.
Scott Lawlor
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The collection that is Times Escape (waag_rel016) really does have the lost archive feel that Scott alludes to in his notes above. It spoke to me in a special way when I heard it and I just knew I had to release it. I felt I had uncovered something beautiful and I couldn't keep it to myself. I had to share it.
So here it is: Times Escape (waag_rel016) … an album 17 years in the making. I will say no more for Scott has said it for me, suffice to say, I hope you enjoy this release as much as I do and look out for more music from Scott in the coming months.
As always, an mp3 version of this release will be available on Archive for free (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel016) with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends. I've embedded the Bandcamp player below for you to have a listen.
Tx
Oh and Scott runs a radio show called "the blind flight" over on MushroomFM (www.mushroomfm.com/theblindflight) … I would heartily recommend you check his show out. - Feb 16, 13
This is the second in our Dronescape series ... and the second of 12 drones planned from Cousin Silas.
Cousin Silas has created another longform piece that I find deeply atmospheric and all-encompassing ... a piece that allows me to switch off from the busyness of the world and focus on whatever it is I am doing ... in the moment.
I think that's the key for me ... the key to why I love these pieces so much ... they give me a sense of the moment. Time stops and I just am. I don't need to worry about what is coming next. I don't need to fear the interruption that comes from the silence between tracks. I can just be ... and I can focus on the now of whatever it is that occupies my head, my heart or my hands.
I hope you gain something meaningful from this dronescape.
Tx
Please Note: an mp3 version of this dronescape will always be available on Archive (http://archive.org/details/waag_drs002) for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0.
Have a listen below:
- Feb 10, 13
I'll be honest. Cousin Silas is the reason I started this netlabel. I loved his music so much that I wanted to provide an outlet for it. 10 months later and weareallghosts presents his latest collection of ambient soundscapes ... music worked in partnership with some really cool people. This is a record I am very proud to release and one I know will stand the test of time.
Here's what I had to say on the release notes:Cooperation is defined as "an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit."
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a prime example of cooperation in action. Cousin Silas has cooperated with some of the best artists in the ambient genre - Phillip Wilkerson, Bing Satellites, emptywhale, Chris Lynn, Gareth Jones, and Daniel Prendiville - to make some wondrous ambient soundscapes.
Each soundscape is unique to the individual partnership, a product of their pairing. Each track stands alone in this regard.
And yet, this album is wonderfully cohesive, with Cousin Silas bringing it all together nicely and making something beautiful indeed. Something that will stand the test of time.
What's more - inspired by the cooperation embodied by Cousin Silas - I worked with photographer, Basil, and illustrator, Adam Howie, to create a cover fit for this album, one that eloquently represents the music presented.
This project has been an eye-opener for me. It has shown me what can be done when like-minded people come together to work on a common task. I hope you will be as inspired as I am with what can and is possible when creative people work together.
As always ... an mp3 version is available over on Archive.org for free ... with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' over on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen via the embedded player below. The Bandcamp version includes three wallpapers as well as the music.
My thanks to Cousin Silas and to everyone involved with this project: Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites, Gareth Jones, Daniel Prendiville and emptywhale; as well as Basil and Adam Howie.
I hope you will come to love the album's otherworldliness as much as I do.
Tx - Feb 04, 13
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a collection of collaborations by Cousin Silas and his friends. The album features some utterly delightful ambient soundscapes ... the result of some excellent partnerships with the likes of Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites and a number of others ... folks who will be revealed in due course.
For an ambient music fan, this has been a true pleasure to watch evolve ... and I am proud to bring this album home to weareallghosts ... it is something I am very proud of.
The album will be released on Monday, 11th February; with an mp3 copy available on Archive for free and a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which, by the way, includes £0.
I have embedded a SoundCloud player below to let you sample the tracks. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do?!
Thomas - Jan 27, 13
Jack Hertz is a netlabel hero. His music, particularly for Free Floating, is first class and exemplary of the ambient genre. I was honoured when he approached me with a forerunner to what you have here. I was blown away by the music he offered me and, to be honest, still am.
wearenotghosts, as a netlabel, is all about the music and not about personalities. That said, it has some truly wonderful personalities within its ranks who make my life so much richer. I am delighted to add Hertz to this every-expanding list.
He is a great guy with a real heart for the ambient netlabel community and I consider it a privilege to release both "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" (above) and the longform "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)" (below). I am very proud of the music on weareallghosts and I know these releases from Hertz will stand tall with what is a rapidly growing body of work.
As always, an mp3 version will be available on Archive - waag_rel014a and waag_rel014b - for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see links in embedded players).
Tx - Jan 26, 13
On Monday, we will release two recordings from Jack Hertz - entitled "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" and "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)".
"Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" features the most delightful ambient electronic soundscapes over eight individual tracks.
"Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)", on the other hand, is a single long-form drone that is in keeping with the mood set in "Gilded Skies".
Have a wee listen below: - Jan 26, 13
It is always good to try something new and "dronescape 001 (waag_drs001)" is very much 'a new thing' for two reasons:
First off, it is Cousin Silas' first real attempt at a really longform ambient drone ... and
Secondly, it marks the beginning of a new series for weareallghosts - the 'dronescape' series that is specifically designed for longform ambient drones of, or around, the 60 minute mark.
I love longform drones and I know you do too from your warm reception of the work of Earlyguard and Mystified ... and I look forward to bringing more of these pieces to you. I also love Cousin Silas' music and am grateful to him for giving longform a go ... I hope you will agree with me when I say this is one more feather in his cap ... an achievement that demonstrates how good an ambient musician he is.
Cousin Silas has signed up to do 12 this year ... and I am very excited about that. If the rest are as good as this ... I think we'll be onto a winner.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do.
An mp3 version is available for free over on Archive.org ... or you can grab a copy from Bandcamp via the player below for 'pay what you want' and that includes 'nothing'.
Tx - Dec 30, 12
I love long form drones. I have expressed this love previously when discussing "Stigma (waag_rel006)" by Earlyguard. Longform drones give me space to think and to be within. I know this may sound a bit weird to some folk but it is my experience … longform drones are a very pleasant distraction from the hustle and bustle of daily life … they provide the opportunity to be immersed in sound for an extended period of time … and for this opportunity I am very grateful.
I am grateful to Thomas Park aka Mystified for providing me with one such longform ambient drone. "Coming From The Void (waag_rel013)" is a deeply immersive piece of music … one that entices, enthrals and then enwraps the listener in an otherworldly soundscape.
It is perfect for moments of solitude or for extended periods of deep concentration. It provides the listener with space to think and to become.
As usual … an MP3 version of this release is available on Archive for free … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Any profits from monies raised will go directly to Mystified himself.
Thank you for your interest in weareallghosts and Mystified's release. I hope you will enjoy this piece of music as much as I do. I have embedded a player below to enable you to here this release.
Thomas - Dec 25, 12
Cousin Silas sent me this track as a 'thank you' for the work I have done for him in 2012. What with releasing his music and designing covers for both weareallghosts and other labels ... he's a taskmaster ... but a gracious one who rewards me with his trust and with his friendship ... two things I treasure deeply. When I heard it I was overcome ... it is a beautiful track and one I just could not keep to myself.
So here it is ... Cousin Silas' 'thank you' to me becomes my 'thank you' to you ... to everyone who has made weareallghosts what it is.
My sincere thanks to the artists who have entrusted their music to me ... to Ade for his artwork ... to everyone who has promoted our work ... to my Olly for her patience ... and to you, the listeners, who have really taken to what we've sought to do here.
Thank you ... and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Thomas - Dec 24, 12
I love a good compilation for two reasons - they are a great way of discovering new music ... and as I like to listen to a variety of music, a well curated compilation with a number of contributors gives me the variety I seek.
This time last year I never dreamed I would have my own netlabel … and I certainly never dreamed I would be putting out my first compilation on said netlabel … a compilation that showcases wonderful independent talent.
Some of the artists featured on this compilation have released music on weareallghosts and I am indebted to them for their generosity in working with me.
Others have been included because they are simply favourites of mine and I wanted to use this opportunity to showcase their talent too. This compilation is more than just a celebration of the musicians on my netlabel … it is a celebration of truly excellent music within the ambient and electronic genres.
I hope, through this compilation, that you will be introduced to the work of artists you previously hadn't heard of … and through this introduction you go off and find their work. Independent music needs all the help it can get and I am proud to do my bit.
I love music. I especially love the music featured on this compilation and my hope is … at the end of 2012 … that you will love it as much as I do.
My thanks go to everyone who has, in some way, made weareallghosts what it is today. Here's to 2013.
The compilation is available for free over at Archive AND also free over at Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ...
Tx - Dec 16, 12
What can I say about the music of Dominic Giam aka Ketsa? I'm not sure I have the right words to describe his style of ethnic folk music infused electronica. I could call it 'fusion' but that doesn't sound right. I guess it is his music ... and it is quality music that I am proud to present on weareallghosts. I've been a fan of Giam's for a while but his recent album on Invisible Agent really did seal the deal for me - 'Al Kemet' is awesome! (https://soundcloud.com/invisibleagent/sets/ketsa-al-kemet-album).
What makes this album even more remarkable is that Giam lost his wife, Gabrielle, two months before writing this album. It is a tragically bittersweet reminder of her and is dedicated to her memory. I don't know about you but if I were to lose my wife ... I wouldn't be able function let alone create something so utterly beautiful as the music on this album. It really does demonstrate the Giam's strength of character, his devotion to the memory of his wife and his passion for music.
I hope you will find this album as remarkable and as enjoyable as I do.
Thomas
An mp3 version is and will always be available for free on Archive.org ... with a lossless version available for ’pay what you want’ over on our Bandcamp page. Any profits from monies raised will go to Dominic Giam and the foundation he's created in Gabrielle's honour.
Have a listen below ... and spread the word.
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Posts
- May 19, 13
Adam Greenhead aka Coloured Lines is a musician and educator who lives in the North of England. He plays bass in an energetic folky rock band called Sawsound and is a founding member of the New Underground Collective ... a diverse group of creatives that includes another waag alumnus - Wolfgang Merx.
I have thoroughly enjoyed his previous self-released music and have a soft spot for his band's music too ... so you can appreciate, I jumped at the chance to release this EP when it was offered to me.
The EP features four wonderfully crafted tracks which are unashamedly electronic in nature, vibrantly coherent in expression, and delightfully downtempo in their presentation.
Greenhead's music fits nicely alongside Apta and Ketsa ... and is a welcomed addition to waag's roster.
As before, a MP3 copy will be available on Archive for free with a lossless copy available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Please do what you can to support independent music in every way you can.
Tx - May 11, 13
Is it just me or do these drones get better with each instalment? Cousin Silas continues to astound me with this - his 6th dronescape for weareallghosts.
His ability to engage the listener in a fully immersive sonic environment truly amazes me. I have all his dronescapes on my iPhone and have been known to move from one to another when I am in need of extended periods concentration and/or escape.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape will be available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Have a wee listen below ... if you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - May 04, 13
"Most of my sounds are created on a Mac using, at present, Metasynth with Architect. My work stems from experimenting with an emphasis on originality. I'm fascinated with harmonic interplay, rhythmic content & abstract sequencing.
With 'Opal Sun' I originally intended to do a more low-key longform series; something that unfolded slower than more recent collaborations & to maintain the same general mood throughout. As usual the pieces took on a life of their own.
While working on this in January I became aware of WAAG & it's broad spectrum of sound artists. I'm honoured to have WAAG as a home for this solo excursion!"
- William"Opal Sun (waag_rel022) by William Spivey is my kind of ambient electronic music. It is deeply immersive and engaging … ensnaring me from the first listen. I find it particularly endearing first thing in the morning or late at night … it complements stillness very, very well.
I am proud that William has found a home with weareallghosts. He is a talented musician and I look forward to releasing more of his solo work in the future."
- Thomas
As before … an MP3 version of this album will be available for free on Archive with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ... and do what you can to support truly independent music. - Apr 27, 13
I am a big fan of Northcape's and was delighted to get the opportunity to review his upcoming album "Exploration and Ascent" on my blog.
I was aware that Apta had submitted a couple of remixes for a forthcoming supplemental album of remixes and was over-the-moon when I was given permission to release the one that didn't make it onto the album.
I believe this track needs to be heard ... not left to languish on a harddrive or buried in a compilation. That's why I wanted to release it as a single and free download ... to get it out there and get it heard. Apta has taken an already cracking track and shaped it into something wonderfully new and different ... a track that stands tall and proud on its own or as a reference to the original.
I would ask that check out the original album - "Exploration and Ascent" - from where the original track is taken ... I would also point you towards the work Apta has released on weareallghosts: "Algorithms EP (waag_rel003)" and "Visions (waag_rel007)" ... please support truly wonderful independent music!
My sincere thanks to Northcape and SunSeaSky for the permission to release this remix ... and to Apta for really stepping up when ask to remix the track.
I can't wait to hear the other remixes now.
Tx - Apr 21, 13
When "Of Passing Days" commenced for the first time all those months ago and I heard those first few bars … I was overcome with the sense of the new along with that familiar feeling of the familiar … it was then that it became apparent to me that this album was going to be very special … and very special it is.
"East (waag_rel021)" is simply wonderful … my kind of wonderful … my kind of special. A double-album of music from an artist who is, in my opinion, at the top of his game.
Haunting synths, gentle lilting percussion, vibrant bass, intriguing field-recordings and vocal samples, and his guitar all come together in such an exemplary manner.
From the upbeat bearing of the title tracks - "East" - through to the mournful and melancholic longform piece - "Slow Rotations" - it is through the variety that is presented here that we can all bear witness to someone whose talent within the ambient musical genre knows no bounds.
I am very proud to have this double-album on weareallghosts and uphold it as a milestone in the label's evolution. This is our 30th release and one truly worthy of its peers. Its sits perfectly with both the overall Silas canon, his work specifically for weareallghosts and the entire body-of-work I am so delighted to have amassed under the waag banner.
Thank you, Cousin Silas.
As before, a copy of this double-album will be available in MP3 format on Archive for free, with a lossless version available here on Bandcamp for "pay what you want".
This album was uploaded to Bandcamp on the 20th April, 2013 aka Record Store Day ... the day music fans and collectors support their local Record Store. Please support independent music in all its glorious forms and, if you can with the same thought in mind, please support the work of both Cousin Silas and weareallghosts. Who knows, with your support, we may see physical releases from waag in our local Record Store in time for some future Record Store Day.
You are, however, welcome to pay £0 for this recording … all we ask is that if you do so ... you promise to tell everyone you know about it."Future Tense (waag_sng002)" is the second single on weareallghosts and came about purely by accident. It was meant to be on "East (waag_rel021)" but, due to an oversight on my part, it got missed off the list for uploading.
Rather than add it to the album retrospectively I thought it appropriate to give it a wee bit of its own spotlight. It is a cracking track with some seriously great guitar on there ... one of Silas' best in my opinion ... and I really hope you'll agree it deserves its own space.
So here it is ... "Future Tense (waag_sng002)".
I hope you enjoy these releases as much as I do.
Tx - Apr 13, 13
Cousin Silas' dronescapes have become a remarkable consistent in my life. They are there for me when I need them … when I need to focus or, paradoxically, when I need to let my brain shut off ... when I am on the move or when I need to sit still.
They are something I am very proud of and, as such, I am delighted to release the 5th instalment in the series … a series I am convinced is getting better with each step and each repeated listen.
There is not much more I can say about this drone other than I treasure it. I sincerely hope it becomes as special to you as it is to me.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape is available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - Apr 06, 13
I've know Drew Miller aka Brother Saturn for a wee while now. I'm a big fan of his album "Everest" recorded under his other moniker The Northern Hemisphere … and was deeply intrigued when he approached me to release his first ambient-orientated album via weareallghosts.
I was intrigued on a number of points: what would his ambient work sound like? will it fit with weareallghosts? why waag rather than self-publishing? could he wait for my schedule?
All these questions were answered when I heard "Tales of Space Exploration 1-8 (waag_rel020)" … everything became clear and I said 'Yes'.
I love this album and believe it is an excellent fit with weareallghosts. What's more … I am delighted to bring Miller's work to a new audience … and, hopefully, bring waag's roster to Miller's loyal following.
I am delighted with Miller's approach to these tracks … he has dispensed with his trademark polyrhythmic and, at times, dissonant layering for a more refined, gentler sound … and am proud to welcome him to the weareallghosts 'fold'.
Before I go, it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic illustration that Adam Howie provided. Unfortunately I didn't have any photos relating to space exploration in my private stock and needed help. I asked Howie and he delivered … and not just the cover art but wallpapers to adorn your digital toys. Thank you Adam.
A printed version of this illustration - entitled "Journey" - is available at devinatArt (http://kimded.deviantart.com/art/Journey-363693086) and RedBubble (http://www.redbubble.com/people/lurchkimded/works/10182022-journey) and I would heartily encourage you to support Howie's work by buying a print.
An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive.org (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel020) or a lossless version on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Have a listen to the embedded player below.
Tx - Apr 04, 13
The first album from Brother Saturn will drop this weekend.
Illustration by Adam Howie.
Tx - Mar 23, 13
Cousin Silas is my A&R man. He is always recommending new music to me and introducing me to some of the fabulously talent people he calls friends. Kevin Lyons is one such friend.
I was bowled over when Kevin sent through the tracks that would later form the basis of "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)", our 27th release on weareallghosts. The depth of expression contained within the 15 tracks simply stunned me … each track stood on its own merits as its own self-contained piece of beauty.
I was taken with the width on offer too … Lyons moves effortless between guitar-orientated ambient, engaging electronica and Tangerine Dream-esque soundscapes ... he does this with remarkable ease. It was and is a joy to behold. Tracks like "Monoceros" and "Leviathan" are a true pleasure to listen to … a pleasure I know will last the test of time.
I am delighted to release "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)" on weareallghosts and I genuinely hope you enjoy this record as much as I do.
As always, an MP3 version will be available for free on Archive … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' (see player below). Any profits will go directly to the artist. However, if you do decide to pay £0 for it, and you are more than welcome to do so, then all we ask in return is for you to tell everyone you know about Lyons' work.
Tx - Mar 16, 13
"So long as the gift is not withheld, the creative spirit will remain a stranger to the economies of scarcity. Salmon, forest birds, poetry, symphonies, or Kula shells, the gift is not used up in use. To have painted a painting does not empty the vessel out of which the paintings come. On the contrary, it is the talent which is not in use that is lost or atrophies, and to bestow one of our creations is the surest way to invoke the next."
Lewis Hyde - "The Gift - How the Creative Spirit transforms the World"
This quote sums up, at least for me, the creative spirit of Cousin Silas. He does not withhold his gift. He gives it away and, in doing so, it is not used up.
We are now on our fourth 'Dronescape' and there are no signs that he is slowing down. In fact, I believe his creative spark is at an all time 'sparkiness' … his recent work for weareallghosts, for Jack Hertz' label or for Complex Silence demonstrates this.
His dronescapes have become very personal to me … they have been and are a source of strength to me in difficult times, giving me a sense of calm and focus whilst everything else seems to be going crazy. I am forever in his debt for this.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much I as have and do. As always, an MP3 version is available for free on Archive with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' … which does include £0. All we ask, if you do decide to take the music for free, is that you spread the word … tell your friends and family … and keep the gift moving.
The music of Cousin Silas is a gift worthy of continual movement. I, for one, look forward to his next piece with anticipation.
Tx
Credits
Released 18 March 2013
Music by Cousin Silas
Design and Logistics by Thomas Mathie - Mar 09, 13
I have a whole heap of love for Thomas Park aka Mystified and the music he creates: the drone he released on the 31st December, 2012; is a fantastic piece of music … as is the piece he contributed to our end-of-year compilation. He is a talented chap and I am delighted to have him as part of weareallghosts.
And it is this latter piece - "Network" - which kicked off this four-track EP. It became the starting point for the music on "Ghosts That Dance (waag_rel018)". I was so taken with "Network" that I asked Park if he had any other tracks like it up his sleeve … and he promptly obliged with a further three vibrant, upbeat, slices of dance-y electronica … which I just adore. These tracks really came together nicely and it felt appropriate to release them as an EP … this included rereleasing "Network" … which I think really sets the EP off.
I have only one hope for this EP: that you really, really dig these tracks as much as I do.
My sincere thanks to Thomas Park for his contribution and his ongoing support for weareallghosts and the wider community that we are both part of.
As always, an MP3 copy of this EP will be made available on Archive for free (archive.org/details/waag_rel018) with a lossless copy available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see below) … which does include for free … all we ask is if you take the music for free that you tell everyone you know about it. Thank you!
Tx - Mar 05, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
For our third birthday treat, I present an engaging and deeply progressive double 'a-side' single from Wolfgang Merx entitled "Heavy Dekonstruktion + Ten Thirty (Paul's Mix)" ... this is our first single ... I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! ! - Mar 03, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
"A haunting we will ghost" is an utterly delightful and slightly spooky 16 minute drone from Jack Hertz who prepared this track to celebrate the first birthday of weareallghosts ... it was a spontaneous expression and I am grateful to him for it.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Tx
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
Please note:
This was the quickest release I've done. I received the file at 9:30p tonight and had it up on Bandcamp with a front and back cover by 11p. I will upload to Archive.org asap ... but it won't be tonight. - Mar 02, 13
On the 3rd of March, 2012; weareallghosts was born.
I introduced the world to my idea by quoting from "The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World" by Lewis Hyde ..."People with a sense of the gift not only speak of it as food to eat but also feed it (the Maori ceremony ‘feeds’ the forest hau). The nourishment flows both ways. When we have fed the gift with our labor and generosity, it grows and feeds us in return. The gift and its bearers share a spirit which is kept alive by its motion among them, and which in turn keeps them both alive."
This quote is still as relevant today as it was a year ago.
Now ... to celebrate our first birthday ... Cousin Silas and I decided to bring forward the release of the third instalment in the Dronescape series.
And if you are a creature of habit ... don't worry!!! Cousin Silas agreed to record a thirteenth instalment ... which is not just great news for ambient drone fans like me ... but will ensure an instalment will be released as planned on the 18th of March.
I really hope you enjoy this drone as much as I do. My sincere thanks to everyone who downloads and listens to our releases ... thank you for being a key part in the ongoing success of weareallghosts.
My thanks too to all the artists who have made weareallghosts so very special, namely ... Cousin Silas, Rebekkah Hilgreaves, Apta, Wolfgang Merx, Earlyguard, Gurdonark, Ketsa, Mystified, Jack Hertz, Scott Lawlor, and everyone on our end-of-year compilation.
Thank you all!
Tx
As always, an MP3 version of this track will be available on Archive (archive.org/details/waag_drs003) for free ... with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends.
PS ... this is not the only thing we are doing to celebrate our birthday. Keep tuned to weareallghosts.co.uk to find out more. - Feb 23, 13
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Times Escape was originally recorded between 1996 and 1997 when I lived in the Akron Area of Ohio after years of gigging around playing in coffee houses and being a member of the Very Special Arts group.
My inspirations for the cd range from Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream but especially the sleep concerts of Robert Rich. I had received one such concert on cassette tape from a friend in the mail and after listening to it while I slept at night, I wanted to try my hand at composing space music. I had long been a fan of such artists as Jonn Serrie, Tangerine Dream and the like so the Times Escape collection was my first attempt at composing a more ambient flowing work.
I came up with the title after listening to the entire set of tracks because I felt that a sense of time was lost while listening so that title seemed to fit the mood of the music.
It was recorded exclusively on an Ensoniq SQ-1 synthesiser that I had for years and the sequences were recorded to cassette tape. at the time I didn't know anything about recording audio on the computer so cassette was the way I captured my ideas and songs. In that regard, the collection has a lost archive feel to it since it was years before I transferred the cassette to a digital format.
I am deeply grateful to Thomas for wanting to release this collection on his internet label and am honoured to be on a roster with so many great artists. I look forward to composing and releasing more music as time allows and I sincerely hope you enjoy the music and it is my hope that you will experience your own journey of the absence of time while listening to Times Escape.
Scott Lawlor
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The collection that is Times Escape (waag_rel016) really does have the lost archive feel that Scott alludes to in his notes above. It spoke to me in a special way when I heard it and I just knew I had to release it. I felt I had uncovered something beautiful and I couldn't keep it to myself. I had to share it.
So here it is: Times Escape (waag_rel016) … an album 17 years in the making. I will say no more for Scott has said it for me, suffice to say, I hope you enjoy this release as much as I do and look out for more music from Scott in the coming months.
As always, an mp3 version of this release will be available on Archive for free (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel016) with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends. I've embedded the Bandcamp player below for you to have a listen.
Tx
Oh and Scott runs a radio show called "the blind flight" over on MushroomFM (www.mushroomfm.com/theblindflight) … I would heartily recommend you check his show out. - Feb 16, 13
This is the second in our Dronescape series ... and the second of 12 drones planned from Cousin Silas.
Cousin Silas has created another longform piece that I find deeply atmospheric and all-encompassing ... a piece that allows me to switch off from the busyness of the world and focus on whatever it is I am doing ... in the moment.
I think that's the key for me ... the key to why I love these pieces so much ... they give me a sense of the moment. Time stops and I just am. I don't need to worry about what is coming next. I don't need to fear the interruption that comes from the silence between tracks. I can just be ... and I can focus on the now of whatever it is that occupies my head, my heart or my hands.
I hope you gain something meaningful from this dronescape.
Tx
Please Note: an mp3 version of this dronescape will always be available on Archive (http://archive.org/details/waag_drs002) for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0.
Have a listen below:
- Feb 10, 13
I'll be honest. Cousin Silas is the reason I started this netlabel. I loved his music so much that I wanted to provide an outlet for it. 10 months later and weareallghosts presents his latest collection of ambient soundscapes ... music worked in partnership with some really cool people. This is a record I am very proud to release and one I know will stand the test of time.
Here's what I had to say on the release notes:Cooperation is defined as "an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit."
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a prime example of cooperation in action. Cousin Silas has cooperated with some of the best artists in the ambient genre - Phillip Wilkerson, Bing Satellites, emptywhale, Chris Lynn, Gareth Jones, and Daniel Prendiville - to make some wondrous ambient soundscapes.
Each soundscape is unique to the individual partnership, a product of their pairing. Each track stands alone in this regard.
And yet, this album is wonderfully cohesive, with Cousin Silas bringing it all together nicely and making something beautiful indeed. Something that will stand the test of time.
What's more - inspired by the cooperation embodied by Cousin Silas - I worked with photographer, Basil, and illustrator, Adam Howie, to create a cover fit for this album, one that eloquently represents the music presented.
This project has been an eye-opener for me. It has shown me what can be done when like-minded people come together to work on a common task. I hope you will be as inspired as I am with what can and is possible when creative people work together.
As always ... an mp3 version is available over on Archive.org for free ... with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' over on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen via the embedded player below. The Bandcamp version includes three wallpapers as well as the music.
My thanks to Cousin Silas and to everyone involved with this project: Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites, Gareth Jones, Daniel Prendiville and emptywhale; as well as Basil and Adam Howie.
I hope you will come to love the album's otherworldliness as much as I do.
Tx - Feb 04, 13
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a collection of collaborations by Cousin Silas and his friends. The album features some utterly delightful ambient soundscapes ... the result of some excellent partnerships with the likes of Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites and a number of others ... folks who will be revealed in due course.
For an ambient music fan, this has been a true pleasure to watch evolve ... and I am proud to bring this album home to weareallghosts ... it is something I am very proud of.
The album will be released on Monday, 11th February; with an mp3 copy available on Archive for free and a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which, by the way, includes £0.
I have embedded a SoundCloud player below to let you sample the tracks. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do?!
Thomas - Jan 27, 13
Jack Hertz is a netlabel hero. His music, particularly for Free Floating, is first class and exemplary of the ambient genre. I was honoured when he approached me with a forerunner to what you have here. I was blown away by the music he offered me and, to be honest, still am.
wearenotghosts, as a netlabel, is all about the music and not about personalities. That said, it has some truly wonderful personalities within its ranks who make my life so much richer. I am delighted to add Hertz to this every-expanding list.
He is a great guy with a real heart for the ambient netlabel community and I consider it a privilege to release both "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" (above) and the longform "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)" (below). I am very proud of the music on weareallghosts and I know these releases from Hertz will stand tall with what is a rapidly growing body of work.
As always, an mp3 version will be available on Archive - waag_rel014a and waag_rel014b - for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see links in embedded players).
Tx - Jan 26, 13
On Monday, we will release two recordings from Jack Hertz - entitled "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" and "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)".
"Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" features the most delightful ambient electronic soundscapes over eight individual tracks.
"Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)", on the other hand, is a single long-form drone that is in keeping with the mood set in "Gilded Skies".
Have a wee listen below: - Jan 26, 13
It is always good to try something new and "dronescape 001 (waag_drs001)" is very much 'a new thing' for two reasons:
First off, it is Cousin Silas' first real attempt at a really longform ambient drone ... and
Secondly, it marks the beginning of a new series for weareallghosts - the 'dronescape' series that is specifically designed for longform ambient drones of, or around, the 60 minute mark.
I love longform drones and I know you do too from your warm reception of the work of Earlyguard and Mystified ... and I look forward to bringing more of these pieces to you. I also love Cousin Silas' music and am grateful to him for giving longform a go ... I hope you will agree with me when I say this is one more feather in his cap ... an achievement that demonstrates how good an ambient musician he is.
Cousin Silas has signed up to do 12 this year ... and I am very excited about that. If the rest are as good as this ... I think we'll be onto a winner.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do.
An mp3 version is available for free over on Archive.org ... or you can grab a copy from Bandcamp via the player below for 'pay what you want' and that includes 'nothing'.
Tx - Dec 30, 12
I love long form drones. I have expressed this love previously when discussing "Stigma (waag_rel006)" by Earlyguard. Longform drones give me space to think and to be within. I know this may sound a bit weird to some folk but it is my experience … longform drones are a very pleasant distraction from the hustle and bustle of daily life … they provide the opportunity to be immersed in sound for an extended period of time … and for this opportunity I am very grateful.
I am grateful to Thomas Park aka Mystified for providing me with one such longform ambient drone. "Coming From The Void (waag_rel013)" is a deeply immersive piece of music … one that entices, enthrals and then enwraps the listener in an otherworldly soundscape.
It is perfect for moments of solitude or for extended periods of deep concentration. It provides the listener with space to think and to become.
As usual … an MP3 version of this release is available on Archive for free … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Any profits from monies raised will go directly to Mystified himself.
Thank you for your interest in weareallghosts and Mystified's release. I hope you will enjoy this piece of music as much as I do. I have embedded a player below to enable you to here this release.
Thomas - Dec 25, 12
Cousin Silas sent me this track as a 'thank you' for the work I have done for him in 2012. What with releasing his music and designing covers for both weareallghosts and other labels ... he's a taskmaster ... but a gracious one who rewards me with his trust and with his friendship ... two things I treasure deeply. When I heard it I was overcome ... it is a beautiful track and one I just could not keep to myself.
So here it is ... Cousin Silas' 'thank you' to me becomes my 'thank you' to you ... to everyone who has made weareallghosts what it is.
My sincere thanks to the artists who have entrusted their music to me ... to Ade for his artwork ... to everyone who has promoted our work ... to my Olly for her patience ... and to you, the listeners, who have really taken to what we've sought to do here.
Thank you ... and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Thomas - Dec 24, 12
I love a good compilation for two reasons - they are a great way of discovering new music ... and as I like to listen to a variety of music, a well curated compilation with a number of contributors gives me the variety I seek.
This time last year I never dreamed I would have my own netlabel … and I certainly never dreamed I would be putting out my first compilation on said netlabel … a compilation that showcases wonderful independent talent.
Some of the artists featured on this compilation have released music on weareallghosts and I am indebted to them for their generosity in working with me.
Others have been included because they are simply favourites of mine and I wanted to use this opportunity to showcase their talent too. This compilation is more than just a celebration of the musicians on my netlabel … it is a celebration of truly excellent music within the ambient and electronic genres.
I hope, through this compilation, that you will be introduced to the work of artists you previously hadn't heard of … and through this introduction you go off and find their work. Independent music needs all the help it can get and I am proud to do my bit.
I love music. I especially love the music featured on this compilation and my hope is … at the end of 2012 … that you will love it as much as I do.
My thanks go to everyone who has, in some way, made weareallghosts what it is today. Here's to 2013.
The compilation is available for free over at Archive AND also free over at Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ...
Tx - Dec 16, 12
What can I say about the music of Dominic Giam aka Ketsa? I'm not sure I have the right words to describe his style of ethnic folk music infused electronica. I could call it 'fusion' but that doesn't sound right. I guess it is his music ... and it is quality music that I am proud to present on weareallghosts. I've been a fan of Giam's for a while but his recent album on Invisible Agent really did seal the deal for me - 'Al Kemet' is awesome! (https://soundcloud.com/invisibleagent/sets/ketsa-al-kemet-album).
What makes this album even more remarkable is that Giam lost his wife, Gabrielle, two months before writing this album. It is a tragically bittersweet reminder of her and is dedicated to her memory. I don't know about you but if I were to lose my wife ... I wouldn't be able function let alone create something so utterly beautiful as the music on this album. It really does demonstrate the Giam's strength of character, his devotion to the memory of his wife and his passion for music.
I hope you will find this album as remarkable and as enjoyable as I do.
Thomas
An mp3 version is and will always be available for free on Archive.org ... with a lossless version available for ’pay what you want’ over on our Bandcamp page. Any profits from monies raised will go to Dominic Giam and the foundation he's created in Gabrielle's honour.
Have a listen below ... and spread the word.
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Posts
- May 19, 13
Adam Greenhead aka Coloured Lines is a musician and educator who lives in the North of England. He plays bass in an energetic folky rock band called Sawsound and is a founding member of the New Underground Collective ... a diverse group of creatives that includes another waag alumnus - Wolfgang Merx.
I have thoroughly enjoyed his previous self-released music and have a soft spot for his band's music too ... so you can appreciate, I jumped at the chance to release this EP when it was offered to me.
The EP features four wonderfully crafted tracks which are unashamedly electronic in nature, vibrantly coherent in expression, and delightfully downtempo in their presentation.
Greenhead's music fits nicely alongside Apta and Ketsa ... and is a welcomed addition to waag's roster.
As before, a MP3 copy will be available on Archive for free with a lossless copy available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Please do what you can to support independent music in every way you can.
Tx - May 11, 13
Is it just me or do these drones get better with each instalment? Cousin Silas continues to astound me with this - his 6th dronescape for weareallghosts.
His ability to engage the listener in a fully immersive sonic environment truly amazes me. I have all his dronescapes on my iPhone and have been known to move from one to another when I am in need of extended periods concentration and/or escape.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape will be available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Have a wee listen below ... if you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - May 04, 13
"Most of my sounds are created on a Mac using, at present, Metasynth with Architect. My work stems from experimenting with an emphasis on originality. I'm fascinated with harmonic interplay, rhythmic content & abstract sequencing.
With 'Opal Sun' I originally intended to do a more low-key longform series; something that unfolded slower than more recent collaborations & to maintain the same general mood throughout. As usual the pieces took on a life of their own.
While working on this in January I became aware of WAAG & it's broad spectrum of sound artists. I'm honoured to have WAAG as a home for this solo excursion!"
- William"Opal Sun (waag_rel022) by William Spivey is my kind of ambient electronic music. It is deeply immersive and engaging … ensnaring me from the first listen. I find it particularly endearing first thing in the morning or late at night … it complements stillness very, very well.
I am proud that William has found a home with weareallghosts. He is a talented musician and I look forward to releasing more of his solo work in the future."
- Thomas
As before … an MP3 version of this album will be available for free on Archive with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ... and do what you can to support truly independent music. - Apr 27, 13
I am a big fan of Northcape's and was delighted to get the opportunity to review his upcoming album "Exploration and Ascent" on my blog.
I was aware that Apta had submitted a couple of remixes for a forthcoming supplemental album of remixes and was over-the-moon when I was given permission to release the one that didn't make it onto the album.
I believe this track needs to be heard ... not left to languish on a harddrive or buried in a compilation. That's why I wanted to release it as a single and free download ... to get it out there and get it heard. Apta has taken an already cracking track and shaped it into something wonderfully new and different ... a track that stands tall and proud on its own or as a reference to the original.
I would ask that check out the original album - "Exploration and Ascent" - from where the original track is taken ... I would also point you towards the work Apta has released on weareallghosts: "Algorithms EP (waag_rel003)" and "Visions (waag_rel007)" ... please support truly wonderful independent music!
My sincere thanks to Northcape and SunSeaSky for the permission to release this remix ... and to Apta for really stepping up when ask to remix the track.
I can't wait to hear the other remixes now.
Tx - Apr 21, 13
When "Of Passing Days" commenced for the first time all those months ago and I heard those first few bars … I was overcome with the sense of the new along with that familiar feeling of the familiar … it was then that it became apparent to me that this album was going to be very special … and very special it is.
"East (waag_rel021)" is simply wonderful … my kind of wonderful … my kind of special. A double-album of music from an artist who is, in my opinion, at the top of his game.
Haunting synths, gentle lilting percussion, vibrant bass, intriguing field-recordings and vocal samples, and his guitar all come together in such an exemplary manner.
From the upbeat bearing of the title tracks - "East" - through to the mournful and melancholic longform piece - "Slow Rotations" - it is through the variety that is presented here that we can all bear witness to someone whose talent within the ambient musical genre knows no bounds.
I am very proud to have this double-album on weareallghosts and uphold it as a milestone in the label's evolution. This is our 30th release and one truly worthy of its peers. Its sits perfectly with both the overall Silas canon, his work specifically for weareallghosts and the entire body-of-work I am so delighted to have amassed under the waag banner.
Thank you, Cousin Silas.
As before, a copy of this double-album will be available in MP3 format on Archive for free, with a lossless version available here on Bandcamp for "pay what you want".
This album was uploaded to Bandcamp on the 20th April, 2013 aka Record Store Day ... the day music fans and collectors support their local Record Store. Please support independent music in all its glorious forms and, if you can with the same thought in mind, please support the work of both Cousin Silas and weareallghosts. Who knows, with your support, we may see physical releases from waag in our local Record Store in time for some future Record Store Day.
You are, however, welcome to pay £0 for this recording … all we ask is that if you do so ... you promise to tell everyone you know about it."Future Tense (waag_sng002)" is the second single on weareallghosts and came about purely by accident. It was meant to be on "East (waag_rel021)" but, due to an oversight on my part, it got missed off the list for uploading.
Rather than add it to the album retrospectively I thought it appropriate to give it a wee bit of its own spotlight. It is a cracking track with some seriously great guitar on there ... one of Silas' best in my opinion ... and I really hope you'll agree it deserves its own space.
So here it is ... "Future Tense (waag_sng002)".
I hope you enjoy these releases as much as I do.
Tx - Apr 13, 13
Cousin Silas' dronescapes have become a remarkable consistent in my life. They are there for me when I need them … when I need to focus or, paradoxically, when I need to let my brain shut off ... when I am on the move or when I need to sit still.
They are something I am very proud of and, as such, I am delighted to release the 5th instalment in the series … a series I am convinced is getting better with each step and each repeated listen.
There is not much more I can say about this drone other than I treasure it. I sincerely hope it becomes as special to you as it is to me.
As before, an MP3 version of this dronescape is available on Archive for free … with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Tx - Apr 06, 13
I've know Drew Miller aka Brother Saturn for a wee while now. I'm a big fan of his album "Everest" recorded under his other moniker The Northern Hemisphere … and was deeply intrigued when he approached me to release his first ambient-orientated album via weareallghosts.
I was intrigued on a number of points: what would his ambient work sound like? will it fit with weareallghosts? why waag rather than self-publishing? could he wait for my schedule?
All these questions were answered when I heard "Tales of Space Exploration 1-8 (waag_rel020)" … everything became clear and I said 'Yes'.
I love this album and believe it is an excellent fit with weareallghosts. What's more … I am delighted to bring Miller's work to a new audience … and, hopefully, bring waag's roster to Miller's loyal following.
I am delighted with Miller's approach to these tracks … he has dispensed with his trademark polyrhythmic and, at times, dissonant layering for a more refined, gentler sound … and am proud to welcome him to the weareallghosts 'fold'.
Before I go, it would be remiss of me not to mention the fantastic illustration that Adam Howie provided. Unfortunately I didn't have any photos relating to space exploration in my private stock and needed help. I asked Howie and he delivered … and not just the cover art but wallpapers to adorn your digital toys. Thank you Adam.
A printed version of this illustration - entitled "Journey" - is available at devinatArt (http://kimded.deviantart.com/art/Journey-363693086) and RedBubble (http://www.redbubble.com/people/lurchkimded/works/10182022-journey) and I would heartily encourage you to support Howie's work by buying a print.
An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive.org (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel020) or a lossless version on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0. If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.
Have a listen to the embedded player below.
Tx - Apr 04, 13
The first album from Brother Saturn will drop this weekend.
Illustration by Adam Howie.
Tx - Mar 23, 13
Cousin Silas is my A&R man. He is always recommending new music to me and introducing me to some of the fabulously talent people he calls friends. Kevin Lyons is one such friend.
I was bowled over when Kevin sent through the tracks that would later form the basis of "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)", our 27th release on weareallghosts. The depth of expression contained within the 15 tracks simply stunned me … each track stood on its own merits as its own self-contained piece of beauty.
I was taken with the width on offer too … Lyons moves effortless between guitar-orientated ambient, engaging electronica and Tangerine Dream-esque soundscapes ... he does this with remarkable ease. It was and is a joy to behold. Tracks like "Monoceros" and "Leviathan" are a true pleasure to listen to … a pleasure I know will last the test of time.
I am delighted to release "The Lost Room (waag_rel019)" on weareallghosts and I genuinely hope you enjoy this record as much as I do.
As always, an MP3 version will be available for free on Archive … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' (see player below). Any profits will go directly to the artist. However, if you do decide to pay £0 for it, and you are more than welcome to do so, then all we ask in return is for you to tell everyone you know about Lyons' work.
Tx - Mar 16, 13
"So long as the gift is not withheld, the creative spirit will remain a stranger to the economies of scarcity. Salmon, forest birds, poetry, symphonies, or Kula shells, the gift is not used up in use. To have painted a painting does not empty the vessel out of which the paintings come. On the contrary, it is the talent which is not in use that is lost or atrophies, and to bestow one of our creations is the surest way to invoke the next."
Lewis Hyde - "The Gift - How the Creative Spirit transforms the World"
This quote sums up, at least for me, the creative spirit of Cousin Silas. He does not withhold his gift. He gives it away and, in doing so, it is not used up.
We are now on our fourth 'Dronescape' and there are no signs that he is slowing down. In fact, I believe his creative spark is at an all time 'sparkiness' … his recent work for weareallghosts, for Jack Hertz' label or for Complex Silence demonstrates this.
His dronescapes have become very personal to me … they have been and are a source of strength to me in difficult times, giving me a sense of calm and focus whilst everything else seems to be going crazy. I am forever in his debt for this.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much I as have and do. As always, an MP3 version is available for free on Archive with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' … which does include £0. All we ask, if you do decide to take the music for free, is that you spread the word … tell your friends and family … and keep the gift moving.
The music of Cousin Silas is a gift worthy of continual movement. I, for one, look forward to his next piece with anticipation.
Tx
Credits
Released 18 March 2013
Music by Cousin Silas
Design and Logistics by Thomas Mathie - Mar 09, 13
I have a whole heap of love for Thomas Park aka Mystified and the music he creates: the drone he released on the 31st December, 2012; is a fantastic piece of music … as is the piece he contributed to our end-of-year compilation. He is a talented chap and I am delighted to have him as part of weareallghosts.
And it is this latter piece - "Network" - which kicked off this four-track EP. It became the starting point for the music on "Ghosts That Dance (waag_rel018)". I was so taken with "Network" that I asked Park if he had any other tracks like it up his sleeve … and he promptly obliged with a further three vibrant, upbeat, slices of dance-y electronica … which I just adore. These tracks really came together nicely and it felt appropriate to release them as an EP … this included rereleasing "Network" … which I think really sets the EP off.
I have only one hope for this EP: that you really, really dig these tracks as much as I do.
My sincere thanks to Thomas Park for his contribution and his ongoing support for weareallghosts and the wider community that we are both part of.
As always, an MP3 copy of this EP will be made available on Archive for free (archive.org/details/waag_rel018) with a lossless copy available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see below) … which does include for free … all we ask is if you take the music for free that you tell everyone you know about it. Thank you!
Tx - Mar 05, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
For our third birthday treat, I present an engaging and deeply progressive double 'a-side' single from Wolfgang Merx entitled "Heavy Dekonstruktion + Ten Thirty (Paul's Mix)" ... this is our first single ... I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! ! - Mar 03, 13
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
"A haunting we will ghost" is an utterly delightful and slightly spooky 16 minute drone from Jack Hertz who prepared this track to celebrate the first birthday of weareallghosts ... it was a spontaneous expression and I am grateful to him for it.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Tx
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
Please note:
This was the quickest release I've done. I received the file at 9:30p tonight and had it up on Bandcamp with a front and back cover by 11p. I will upload to Archive.org asap ... but it won't be tonight. - Mar 02, 13
On the 3rd of March, 2012; weareallghosts was born.
I introduced the world to my idea by quoting from "The Gift: How the Creative Spirit Transforms the World" by Lewis Hyde ..."People with a sense of the gift not only speak of it as food to eat but also feed it (the Maori ceremony ‘feeds’ the forest hau). The nourishment flows both ways. When we have fed the gift with our labor and generosity, it grows and feeds us in return. The gift and its bearers share a spirit which is kept alive by its motion among them, and which in turn keeps them both alive."
This quote is still as relevant today as it was a year ago.
Now ... to celebrate our first birthday ... Cousin Silas and I decided to bring forward the release of the third instalment in the Dronescape series.
And if you are a creature of habit ... don't worry!!! Cousin Silas agreed to record a thirteenth instalment ... which is not just great news for ambient drone fans like me ... but will ensure an instalment will be released as planned on the 18th of March.
I really hope you enjoy this drone as much as I do. My sincere thanks to everyone who downloads and listens to our releases ... thank you for being a key part in the ongoing success of weareallghosts.
My thanks too to all the artists who have made weareallghosts so very special, namely ... Cousin Silas, Rebekkah Hilgreaves, Apta, Wolfgang Merx, Earlyguard, Gurdonark, Ketsa, Mystified, Jack Hertz, Scott Lawlor, and everyone on our end-of-year compilation.
Thank you all!
Tx
As always, an MP3 version of this track will be available on Archive (archive.org/details/waag_drs003) for free ... with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends.
PS ... this is not the only thing we are doing to celebrate our birthday. Keep tuned to weareallghosts.co.uk to find out more. - Feb 23, 13
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Times Escape was originally recorded between 1996 and 1997 when I lived in the Akron Area of Ohio after years of gigging around playing in coffee houses and being a member of the Very Special Arts group.
My inspirations for the cd range from Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream but especially the sleep concerts of Robert Rich. I had received one such concert on cassette tape from a friend in the mail and after listening to it while I slept at night, I wanted to try my hand at composing space music. I had long been a fan of such artists as Jonn Serrie, Tangerine Dream and the like so the Times Escape collection was my first attempt at composing a more ambient flowing work.
I came up with the title after listening to the entire set of tracks because I felt that a sense of time was lost while listening so that title seemed to fit the mood of the music.
It was recorded exclusively on an Ensoniq SQ-1 synthesiser that I had for years and the sequences were recorded to cassette tape. at the time I didn't know anything about recording audio on the computer so cassette was the way I captured my ideas and songs. In that regard, the collection has a lost archive feel to it since it was years before I transferred the cassette to a digital format.
I am deeply grateful to Thomas for wanting to release this collection on his internet label and am honoured to be on a roster with so many great artists. I look forward to composing and releasing more music as time allows and I sincerely hope you enjoy the music and it is my hope that you will experience your own journey of the absence of time while listening to Times Escape.
Scott Lawlor
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The collection that is Times Escape (waag_rel016) really does have the lost archive feel that Scott alludes to in his notes above. It spoke to me in a special way when I heard it and I just knew I had to release it. I felt I had uncovered something beautiful and I couldn't keep it to myself. I had to share it.
So here it is: Times Escape (waag_rel016) … an album 17 years in the making. I will say no more for Scott has said it for me, suffice to say, I hope you enjoy this release as much as I do and look out for more music from Scott in the coming months.
As always, an mp3 version of this release will be available on Archive for free (http://archive.org/details/waag_rel016) with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0. If you do download it here for free then please, please spread the word & tell your friends. I've embedded the Bandcamp player below for you to have a listen.
Tx
Oh and Scott runs a radio show called "the blind flight" over on MushroomFM (www.mushroomfm.com/theblindflight) … I would heartily recommend you check his show out. - Feb 16, 13
This is the second in our Dronescape series ... and the second of 12 drones planned from Cousin Silas.
Cousin Silas has created another longform piece that I find deeply atmospheric and all-encompassing ... a piece that allows me to switch off from the busyness of the world and focus on whatever it is I am doing ... in the moment.
I think that's the key for me ... the key to why I love these pieces so much ... they give me a sense of the moment. Time stops and I just am. I don't need to worry about what is coming next. I don't need to fear the interruption that comes from the silence between tracks. I can just be ... and I can focus on the now of whatever it is that occupies my head, my heart or my hands.
I hope you gain something meaningful from this dronescape.
Tx
Please Note: an mp3 version of this dronescape will always be available on Archive (http://archive.org/details/waag_drs002) for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' ... which does include £0.
Have a listen below:
- Feb 10, 13
I'll be honest. Cousin Silas is the reason I started this netlabel. I loved his music so much that I wanted to provide an outlet for it. 10 months later and weareallghosts presents his latest collection of ambient soundscapes ... music worked in partnership with some really cool people. This is a record I am very proud to release and one I know will stand the test of time.
Here's what I had to say on the release notes:Cooperation is defined as "an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit."
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a prime example of cooperation in action. Cousin Silas has cooperated with some of the best artists in the ambient genre - Phillip Wilkerson, Bing Satellites, emptywhale, Chris Lynn, Gareth Jones, and Daniel Prendiville - to make some wondrous ambient soundscapes.
Each soundscape is unique to the individual partnership, a product of their pairing. Each track stands alone in this regard.
And yet, this album is wonderfully cohesive, with Cousin Silas bringing it all together nicely and making something beautiful indeed. Something that will stand the test of time.
What's more - inspired by the cooperation embodied by Cousin Silas - I worked with photographer, Basil, and illustrator, Adam Howie, to create a cover fit for this album, one that eloquently represents the music presented.
This project has been an eye-opener for me. It has shown me what can be done when like-minded people come together to work on a common task. I hope you will be as inspired as I am with what can and is possible when creative people work together.
As always ... an mp3 version is available over on Archive.org for free ... with a lossless version available for 'pay what you want' over on Bandcamp. Have a wee listen via the embedded player below. The Bandcamp version includes three wallpapers as well as the music.
My thanks to Cousin Silas and to everyone involved with this project: Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites, Gareth Jones, Daniel Prendiville and emptywhale; as well as Basil and Adam Howie.
I hope you will come to love the album's otherworldliness as much as I do.
Tx - Feb 04, 13
Silas & Friends volume 1 (waag_rel015) is a collection of collaborations by Cousin Silas and his friends. The album features some utterly delightful ambient soundscapes ... the result of some excellent partnerships with the likes of Phillip Wilkerson, Chris Lynn, Bing Satellites and a number of others ... folks who will be revealed in due course.
For an ambient music fan, this has been a true pleasure to watch evolve ... and I am proud to bring this album home to weareallghosts ... it is something I am very proud of.
The album will be released on Monday, 11th February; with an mp3 copy available on Archive for free and a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which, by the way, includes £0.
I have embedded a SoundCloud player below to let you sample the tracks. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do?!
Thomas - Jan 27, 13
Jack Hertz is a netlabel hero. His music, particularly for Free Floating, is first class and exemplary of the ambient genre. I was honoured when he approached me with a forerunner to what you have here. I was blown away by the music he offered me and, to be honest, still am.
wearenotghosts, as a netlabel, is all about the music and not about personalities. That said, it has some truly wonderful personalities within its ranks who make my life so much richer. I am delighted to add Hertz to this every-expanding list.
He is a great guy with a real heart for the ambient netlabel community and I consider it a privilege to release both "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" (above) and the longform "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)" (below). I am very proud of the music on weareallghosts and I know these releases from Hertz will stand tall with what is a rapidly growing body of work.
As always, an mp3 version will be available on Archive - waag_rel014a and waag_rel014b - for free with a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'Pay What You Want' (see links in embedded players).
Tx - Jan 26, 13
On Monday, we will release two recordings from Jack Hertz - entitled "Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" and "Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)".
"Gilded Skies (waag_rel014a)" features the most delightful ambient electronic soundscapes over eight individual tracks.
"Gilded Sky (waag_rel014b)", on the other hand, is a single long-form drone that is in keeping with the mood set in "Gilded Skies".
Have a wee listen below: - Jan 26, 13
It is always good to try something new and "dronescape 001 (waag_drs001)" is very much 'a new thing' for two reasons:
First off, it is Cousin Silas' first real attempt at a really longform ambient drone ... and
Secondly, it marks the beginning of a new series for weareallghosts - the 'dronescape' series that is specifically designed for longform ambient drones of, or around, the 60 minute mark.
I love longform drones and I know you do too from your warm reception of the work of Earlyguard and Mystified ... and I look forward to bringing more of these pieces to you. I also love Cousin Silas' music and am grateful to him for giving longform a go ... I hope you will agree with me when I say this is one more feather in his cap ... an achievement that demonstrates how good an ambient musician he is.
Cousin Silas has signed up to do 12 this year ... and I am very excited about that. If the rest are as good as this ... I think we'll be onto a winner.
I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do.
An mp3 version is available for free over on Archive.org ... or you can grab a copy from Bandcamp via the player below for 'pay what you want' and that includes 'nothing'.
Tx - Dec 30, 12
I love long form drones. I have expressed this love previously when discussing "Stigma (waag_rel006)" by Earlyguard. Longform drones give me space to think and to be within. I know this may sound a bit weird to some folk but it is my experience … longform drones are a very pleasant distraction from the hustle and bustle of daily life … they provide the opportunity to be immersed in sound for an extended period of time … and for this opportunity I am very grateful.
I am grateful to Thomas Park aka Mystified for providing me with one such longform ambient drone. "Coming From The Void (waag_rel013)" is a deeply immersive piece of music … one that entices, enthrals and then enwraps the listener in an otherworldly soundscape.
It is perfect for moments of solitude or for extended periods of deep concentration. It provides the listener with space to think and to become.
As usual … an MP3 version of this release is available on Archive for free … with a Lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want'. Any profits from monies raised will go directly to Mystified himself.
Thank you for your interest in weareallghosts and Mystified's release. I hope you will enjoy this piece of music as much as I do. I have embedded a player below to enable you to here this release.
Thomas - Dec 25, 12
Cousin Silas sent me this track as a 'thank you' for the work I have done for him in 2012. What with releasing his music and designing covers for both weareallghosts and other labels ... he's a taskmaster ... but a gracious one who rewards me with his trust and with his friendship ... two things I treasure deeply. When I heard it I was overcome ... it is a beautiful track and one I just could not keep to myself.
So here it is ... Cousin Silas' 'thank you' to me becomes my 'thank you' to you ... to everyone who has made weareallghosts what it is.
My sincere thanks to the artists who have entrusted their music to me ... to Ade for his artwork ... to everyone who has promoted our work ... to my Olly for her patience ... and to you, the listeners, who have really taken to what we've sought to do here.
Thank you ... and I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Thomas - Dec 24, 12
I love a good compilation for two reasons - they are a great way of discovering new music ... and as I like to listen to a variety of music, a well curated compilation with a number of contributors gives me the variety I seek.
This time last year I never dreamed I would have my own netlabel … and I certainly never dreamed I would be putting out my first compilation on said netlabel … a compilation that showcases wonderful independent talent.
Some of the artists featured on this compilation have released music on weareallghosts and I am indebted to them for their generosity in working with me.
Others have been included because they are simply favourites of mine and I wanted to use this opportunity to showcase their talent too. This compilation is more than just a celebration of the musicians on my netlabel … it is a celebration of truly excellent music within the ambient and electronic genres.
I hope, through this compilation, that you will be introduced to the work of artists you previously hadn't heard of … and through this introduction you go off and find their work. Independent music needs all the help it can get and I am proud to do my bit.
I love music. I especially love the music featured on this compilation and my hope is … at the end of 2012 … that you will love it as much as I do.
My thanks go to everyone who has, in some way, made weareallghosts what it is today. Here's to 2013.
The compilation is available for free over at Archive AND also free over at Bandcamp. Have a wee listen below ...
Tx - Dec 16, 12
What can I say about the music of Dominic Giam aka Ketsa? I'm not sure I have the right words to describe his style of ethnic folk music infused electronica. I could call it 'fusion' but that doesn't sound right. I guess it is his music ... and it is quality music that I am proud to present on weareallghosts. I've been a fan of Giam's for a while but his recent album on Invisible Agent really did seal the deal for me - 'Al Kemet' is awesome! (https://soundcloud.com/invisibleagent/sets/ketsa-al-kemet-album).
What makes this album even more remarkable is that Giam lost his wife, Gabrielle, two months before writing this album. It is a tragically bittersweet reminder of her and is dedicated to her memory. I don't know about you but if I were to lose my wife ... I wouldn't be able function let alone create something so utterly beautiful as the music on this album. It really does demonstrate the Giam's strength of character, his devotion to the memory of his wife and his passion for music.
I hope you will find this album as remarkable and as enjoyable as I do.
Thomas
An mp3 version is and will always be available for free on Archive.org ... with a lossless version available for ’pay what you want’ over on our Bandcamp page. Any profits from monies raised will go to Dominic Giam and the foundation he's created in Gabrielle's honour.
Have a listen below ... and spread the word.
