Journeys to the Infinite

If you are a fan of ambient music, you have probably heard of Chris Bryant. He is the creative force behind the S1gns of L1fe and Starterra projects. Along with Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Don Tyler, he co-founded the band Ascendant and several record labels known for their excellently produced and curated albums (Synphaera, Exosphere, Material, Aura). To help navigate his complex and diverse sonic universe, we invited him to our show to provide some guidance and answers. Among the topics we discussed were his evolution as an artist, the power of collaboration, the value of music in the age of streaming and artificial intelligence, and more. Enjoy!

Born in Belgium, Dirk Serries is a musician who has explored various genres such as avant-garde, experimental, industrial, and ambient. He gained worldwide recognition under the pseudonym Vidna Obmana, with a prolific output from 1984 to 2007, creating an extensive discography and collaborating with notable artists like Steven Wilson, Steve Roach, and Justin K. Broadrick. Serries continues to explore atmospheric soundscapes, keeping alive the legacy of Vidna Obmana. This year marks the 40th anniversary of his musical journey, and we celebrate this landmark by having the artist in person on our show.

Andrei Nastasa is a new artist who deserves the attention of electronic and new age music fans. Especially those who love the work of Vangelis will find familiar harmonies and sounds in his compositions. This influence is no coincidence, as Andrei is one of the lucky few to have been in Vangelis' entourage and benefited directly from the occasional guidance offered by the Greek master. I have chosen to publish this episode today, when Vangelis would have turned 81, as a motive for celebration and gratitude. Although Vangelis's influence is assumed, Andrei integrated it into a more personal musical language, seeking self-definition and refinement, a path currently embodied in two albums. I invite you to discover Andrei Nastasa and his music in this new edition of Journeys to the Infinite show.

Entheogenic is a musical project that combines and crosses many boundaries within the Psybient realm. Formerly a duo, the mission is now carried on by Piers Oak-Rhind, a sound designer, programmer, and musician born in England, but now living in New York. In our interview, he discusses the new album Oddiyana and his journey into music until now.

Roach's boundless creativity and ever-evolving mastery are a challenge to all who try to keep up with his work, even his most devoted fans. And yet, that's what I aimed for in this new interview with the Grammy-nominated American ambient/ electronic music pioneer.
In this episode, you can listen to Steve Roach discussing his collaboration with Tangerine Dream, the new double album Sanctuary of Desire, and even upcoming projects, plus a music mix that completes our show.

ASURA is Charles Farewell's solo project at the intersection of Ambient, PsyTrance, and World Music. His brand-new album Renaissance shares a story of rebirth and brotherhood, bridging the gap between classical electronic music and modern ambient. In this interview, Charles discusses the challenges of releasing an album after nine years of pause and reveals the main inspirations behind his return to composing. Of course, the complementary music mix follows the interview.

Founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese in West Berlin, Tangerine Dream is one of the most prominent electronic music pioneers. After Edgar Froese’s death in 2015, the group consists of Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane, and Paul Frick. Thorsten is the current bandleader and the main creative force of the project, after spending many years under the direct guidance of Froese. In the following interview, he discusses the challenges of continuing such a huge legacy and the present phase of the project.

Frore is the ambient music project of Paul Casper, a Virginia-based artist always seeking to fuse what he calls "primitive sounds" with current technology. In this interview, he discusses his newest album, Biome, and his musical itinerary in pursuit of Awe. The second part of the episode consists of a mix of selected tracks from Frore's works.

In today's episode, I'm honored to interview Hans Christian, a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer with over 35 years of experience. Hans is also a founding member of the duo Rasa, along with Kim Waters, creating music based on Indian devotional love songs from the Vaishnava tradition, sung in Bengali and arranged with Western and Indian elements. Here he talks about the new album Ocean Dreaming Ocean (a posthumous collaboration with the Grammy-winning artist David Darling), discusses his journey into Music, and reflects on the importance of engaging with the world. Don't miss the music mix that follows our chat.

Shane Morris is a percussionist, synthesist, recording artist, and film music composer based in Arkansas. His sonic explorations reveal a deep connection with the works of Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana, and Jorge Reyes while developing a sincere and genuine approach. In this interview, Shane Morris talks about his path into music, embracing the unknown, and collaborating with master neo-shamanic-percussionist Byron Metcalf on the new album `Ancestral Resonance.`