A journey through the quiet spaces where light finds its way into the depths of your shadows. This mix invites you to rediscover the beauty in surrendering to something greater than yourself. It is not just about finding your way but about feeling held, even in the vastness of the unknown.

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03:56

07:27

09:16

13:28

15:00

19:10

22:15

24:26

26:21

28:24

31:48

34:26

37:35

41:17

44:06

46:00

48:24

50:36

52:58

58:44

“There are many pieces that make up our lives:

Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness

Tracklist

00:00

01:54

04:37

11:28

18:28

20:06

27:42

30:00

32:05

34:26

42:50

45:50

50:59

55:48

“Every time I got to a drop of water,

Get back up and keep hoping.

Dear beautiful soul,

Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness

Tracklist

00:00

02:42

05:39

09:25

12:27

17:32

19:27

21:11

23:12

25:53

26:23

28:48

34:27

37:12

39:55

43:18

49:04

55:09

56:55

58:44

59:22

“My heart is an open book,

Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Reclaim Your Heart

Tracklist

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04:00

06:48

07:42

10:18

14:56

17:29

23:32

28:30

31:22

34:24

39:37

43:30

45:24

50:48

55:01

56:33

59:29

Once upon a time while wandering through ethereal realms of ambient music landscape, I encountered a label that embodies the essence of what I seek to share through my mixes: Echoes in the Valley. This label with its deep commitment to releasing music that blends ambient with the natural world, has always been a source of exquisite music that was featured on this podcast. I was also fortunate to discover several of my now favorite ambient artists through this label.

Despite featuring music from outside their catalog, this mix is an invitation to explore the serene and sublime music that Echoes in the Valley curates so thoughtfully. My hope is that this dedication will not only honor the label’s contributions to the ambient genre but also serve as a bridge for you to discover the depth and beauty of their releases, compilations and playlists.

Check out Echoes in the Valley wherever you get your music. Their Spotify playlists are gems galore!

Bandcamp • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram • Website

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02:24

05:01

11:09

13:58

16:36

19:05

21:39

24:44

27:54

30:53

34:42

37:20

39:12

40:56

44:00

49:36

56:17

58:44

59:35

In my series of mixes dedicated to phenomenal artists that continue to inspire this podcast, I present to you Hong Kong-based producer Ben Tatlow, the man behind Antarctic Wastelands project.

Drawing inspiration from an imaginary beautiful and desolate environment, Tatlow’s ambient compositions, aptly taglined as “soundtracks for wandering souls”, are characterized by luminous textures and depths that immerse you in a realm where tranquility intertwines with profound sense of introspection and awe.

With his two featured tracks in this mix as source of inspiration, I strove to seamlessly fuse soundscapes that transport you to abandoned, weather-beaten landscapes. Wander with me on this sonic journey. Let’s embrace both the vastness of space and the intimacy of solitude.

Check out Antarctic Wastelands wherever you get your music. You’ll be in for a treat!

Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music • Soundcloud • Amazon Music • Instagram • Website

Tracklist

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02:40

06:09

10:24

15:17

19:48

22:22

24:44

27:16

31:20

35:08

37:12

40:10

42:05

47:12

54:04

57:31

“The wounds of time, the departure of loved ones,

With a smile and a wave, we embrace departure,

Countless planets in the vast universe,

from Celestial Journeys by KAKA LAM

Tracklist

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02:58

04:36

08:56

10:53

16:32

17:27

22:25

25:03

33:42

40:00

44:24

46:52

50:55

53:03

55:01

“If we are willing to take an unbiased look, we will find that, in spite of all our problems and confusion, all our emotional and psychological ups and downs, there is something basically good about our existence as human beings.” ― Chogyam Trungpa

“The truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that.” ― Alanis Morissette

Tracklist

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02:54

07:12

10:53

13:30

16:18

23:04

28:50

33:50

36:56

41:35

45:48

48:44

51:40

55:42

57:55

“This is not a perfect world, we

The heart of man has turned to stone,

Let’s end this reign of violence, and

So, please reach out so all of us cease

Ode To Tolerance by John Leroy Maxwell

Tracklist

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03:29

05:49

08:36

13:28

20:20

22:36

23:16

28:22

31:23

34:26

39:08

44:23

51:44

52:49

59:25

Over years of mixing ambient music, I have come to fall in love not only with certain artists, but labels who publish troves of ambient gold. This mix begins a series of albums named after some of my favorite labels.

To start us off is Imaginary North, a Toronto-based label created by Daniel Field, who also produces exquisite ambient works as Kilometre Club. Established in 2022, Imaginary North focuses on bringing together like-minded musicians across the world to create compilations, collaborations, and individual pieces of music. The label is not afraid to experiment with ideas and concepts that transcend the typical album release.

No where is this clearer than the release I want you to check out of this label. It’s called Today Until Tomorrow. Across 92 tracks and 84 artists, it features 24 hours of ambient, drone, experimental, electronic, neo-classical, post-rock, and everything in between. 24 hours. One full day. An entire rotation of this planet we call home. This has to be one of my favorite ambient albums of all time. Check it out wherever you get your music!

Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music

Tracklist

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03:05

04:37

08:57

11:16

14:06

16:30

23:52

27:08

28:51

31:12

40:00

52:48