This mix is dedicated to one of my favorite ambient producers, Human Is Alive (Pavel Lipatov). He is amongst the most featured artists in this podcast for a good reason: anything he touches turns into blissful ambient gold. He’s constantly releasing beautiful atmospheric music, featuring layered textures of drone sounds and a fair bit of natural elements. His music never fails to evoke all-around positive emotions, including sense of calm, melancholy, and nostalgia (the latter is a prominent theme with his Reflections Of The Past subproject). On top of that, he’s a genuinely nice guy as well, graciously sending me original versions of any track that I ask to feature in my mixes.

I really can’t describe well enough how beautiful his music is. Please check him out and hear for yourself.

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

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02:50

04:08

05:45

07:31

11:24

13:00

15:13

21:47

25:19

26:44

31:12

33:00

34:27

36:50

38:23

40:48

42:01

44:46

49:02

When you unconditionally love the Giver, that love transcends to His gifts, and inspires you to pursue a path towards a station of contentment.

Tracklist

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01:48

02:39

03:34

06:47

08:44

11:39

16:00

17:49

19:16

26:58

31:36

33:49

35:53

38:25

44:10

52:05

57:05

Dedicated to the memory of my late friend Nabil.

“There are friends I still remember

Let all those dreams that went before us

There are moments I remember

As I travel ever onwards

― I Wish You Well by dstreetpoet

Thanks to everyone who wrote reviews, rated and supported the show. Special shoutout to Carissa Q. for joining the Uplifting Pills Superfan club ❤️

Tracklist

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04:01

06:15

08:51

10:44

13:12

17:31

18:46

20:20

22:51

28:36

30:54

35:46

38:06

39:36

43:51

46:06

48:43

52:59

56:10

59:50

“Every day I get closer to our meeting

But I keep walking

I keep walking

Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from Reclaim Your Heart

Tracklist

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03:29

09:18

11:44

13:20

15:29

18:30

24:44

31:39

33:46

37:05

38:41

41:00

46:46

50:36

55:22

Immerse yourself in the mediative sounds of this episode’s featured artist: Le Code. He is an electronic producer from France who transitioned to producing ambient music in 2020 and has proven to be one of the best at crafting captivating atmospheric music.

Alex brings a lot to the ambient community. He has been featured on several labels with his exquisite body of work. He curates Ambient Daily playlist and hosts the Ambient Traveler podcast. He also owns and runs two labels. A true gem and an artist to keep an eye on. Check out more of Le Code wherever you get your music or through the link below:

Tracklist

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02:36

04:51

07:43

09:56

14:06

15:21

17:36

20:27

24:24

27:28

35:12

38:06

41:37

45:16

48:52

54:40

58:28

01:00:40

01:01:40

This mix is dedicated to Mike Graff, a Minneapolis-based composer, producer, and sound designer creating exquisite ambient-cinematic music as Dear Gravity. His work has graced almost all editorial ambient playlists you will come across, and has been featured worldwide in a variety of films and projects.

Mike’s motivation for creating this beautiful music is one that I deeply resonate with when creating Calm Pill mixes. “Our world isn’t slowing down,” Graff says, “And when I try to keep up with it all, I begin to disconnect from my soul—from the ability to feel, notice and live. Creating as Dear Gravity helps me rediscover that color and mystery in life, and my goal is allow listeners to experience the same.”

The 5 tracks I’ve included in this mix are only sample of his incredible body of work and collaborations with other amazing ambient artists. Check out more of Dear Gravity wherever you get your music or through the link below:

Tracklist

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02:27

04:15

06:41

09:24

12:17

13:05

16:08

18:00

20:08

20:30

23:27

28:00

29:50

33:52

38:26

40:26

45:24

48:02

51:36

53:28

Nights are long, and winter in the northern hemisphere is here to stay. I hope you all are keeping warm and wanted to sign off this year with one last Calm Pill mix for you to enjoy during the holidays.

Thank you for your support this year, especially everyone who took the time to write a review or support the show using the link below. Even though there’s no way for me to respond to the podcast reviews, I read all the reviews and repost some on my IG account. They always make my day.

Tracklist

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00:59

03:10

03:53

08:39

10:24

15:26

18:00

21:16

22:49

24:22

27:46

29:49

35:12

46:04

This mix celebrates a life milestone. Now that I’m 40, I look back in appreciation of every period of my life that has shaped who I am. What seemed like hardship was a necessary lesson in retrospect, and a step in a grand plan to get me here. Here is a place where I feel content, with a clearer Purpose. Creating these mixes is part of it. It’s my way of helping my fellow humans everywhere, and my way of leaving the world a better place than I found it.

I move forward in life with a deep sense of gratitude for the many bounties I have been blessed with, past and present. I pray that I continue on the steadfast Path that gives life its ultimate meaning. In the process, I hope to enrich the lives of as many as I can through the healing power of music.

Alhamdulillah 🙏

Tracklist

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03:50

06:12

13:19

18:20

21:26

23:42

26:22

27:45

31:28

34:16

42:36

43:58

48:08

54:26

56:24

59:04

“Take me to your dreamland

― Take Me to Your Dreamland by ok okay

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03:50

09:27

11:51

15:04

17:54

22:30

25:52

28:11

31:02

33:05

34:50

37:50

40:00

40:42

45:22

49:04

50:40

Gratefulness and humility are two qualities that elevate humankind. Combined, they cushion our falls in life. Because in a way, they help us “fall upwards”, such that our hardships become catalyst for ever greater appreciation of blessings we once had, and ones we continue to have. When we let go of entitlement, we develop a sense of awe towards everything we get to experience, no matter the magnitude or level of familiarity.

Lee Brown (IG @fallingup79) writes some beautiful heartfelt reflections. He shared with me the following passage that he wrote while listening to a Calm Pill mix:

“I am humbled that I get to be here for a little while. That I get to experience taste, touch, sight, and sound. I’m in awe that I get to feel deeply. That I get to experience joy and sadness, love and loss. I’m amazed at being broken open and becoming whole again. What a gift to be on this great journey. What an honor to be the hands and feet of the universe. To reach into the unknown and find meaning — and ultimately myself.”

Tracklist

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02:16

05:54

06:26

10:32

12:36

14:48

18:12

23:08

25:24

28:22

30:43

34:24

35:28

42:08

52:40

55:28