Spaceman’s Transmissions

[Before we get started with today's episode, I wanted to just share that Spaceman's Transmissions has been selected as #3 on the top 10 list of ambient music podcasts on FEEDSPOT. Thank you, dear listeners, for your support and co-piloting expertise.]

Listeners, I have a unique travel itinerary planned for today. First off, let's welcome this episode's esteemed co-pilot REAPZ5, who joins us on this voyage all the way from Malta. He brings along a special blend of vibe and color that we will pipe through the sonic terminal mainframe during our ascent, flight, and descent. Additionally, this journey requires a particular mission statement. We've received special clearances through assiduous processes to arrive at the final planning stages for this remarkable expedition. This assignment was borne through unanimous requests via our call center headquarters. We have diligently amalgamated a journey into the realms of the past which require us to reverse our course back to a time and place of deep and purposeful significance. Although we will begin the journey together, our destinations will be quite different from one another. There is an oasis of memories that will be visited in effort to bathe in viscous waters of gratitude while assembling a paper boat to sail down the streams of reverence in honor of those that have meant so much to us. This gratitude brings us to our mission statement, which is as follows: 

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie

Although Buddha (wisely) tells us that we should focus on the present and ignore that past and future, our focus needs to be one that pays respect to those whom have tirelessly laid the bricks upon which we tread. These departing souls have given us a piece of themselves so that we are able to bear the torch of their legacy through action and word that exists within us. Listeners, those that influence us and that we seek to emulate through positive deed and karma are indeed still existing spiritually. The pathway into the negatively painful aspects of reminiscing is enticing. This is not what our mentors and loved ones would have wanted. Rather, they are looking down upon us with hope that the positive traits we gathered from them will be spread like a seed to those souls which need guidance, love, hope, and joy. The graceful traits of those we cherished are in a limitless supply within us. Share these gifts with the world.

As we revolve upon the Ferris wheel together, look out from the highest point we reach to that place where only you can identify as your sweetest memories with those whom you miss. Remember the lessons that they taught you, and hold your head up high with the ambition and strength that they imparted unto you. Carry their legacy to that high point, sharing it with the world around you as the curator of this unique gift. Your departed loved ones would be proud of you.

Peace.

Turn on, tune in, reminisce...

**this episode is dedicated to my friend Faye**

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TRACK LISTING

“The Sound Of Memories” by Ponetoet from Teopenot (Start Time: 00:00)

 “Senseless Orbiting” by REAPZ5 from In Cosmic Oceans (Start Time: 00:20)

 “Savikalpa” by Ashot Danielyan from Awakening (Start Time: 04:06)

 “A Stroll In The Upper West Side” by Tanner Christian Gesek from For My Brothers and Sisters (Start Time: 08:01)

 “String Drone Adagio IV” by Henrik Meierkord from String Drone Adagios (Start Time: 10:24)

 “Fragment I” by REAPZ5 from Null (Start Time: 13:27)

 “Mitochondria” by OdNu + Ümlaut from Mitochondria Johatsu (Start Time: 18:05)

 “May 6 (Spring Vignettes) (Excerpt)” by Andrew Tasselmyer from Collected Demos 2024 (Start Time: 24:22)

 “Impulses” by Tonepoet from Soundtrack For Imaginary Spaces (Start Time: 29:05)

 “Past Memories” by REAPZ5 from Dusk (Start Time: 31:12)

 “Gold Star Mothers” by Hammock from Maybe They Will Sing For Us Tomorrow (Start Time: 32:28)

 “New Light” by halftribe from Elegant, Golden (Start Time: 38:48)

 “Poppies” by Jack Quinn from Music For Painting (Start Time: 42:34)

 “Tranquil” by Paul Avgerinos from Love (Start Time: 47:05)

 “Pretense” by Naneum from Dreams Remembered (Start Time: 54:27)

 “Collapse Of The Structure” by REAPZ5 from The Monolith (Start Time: 56:41)

 “Remembrance (Loose Ends)” by Andrew Tasselmyer from Collected Demos 2024 (Start Time: 60:36)

Oh, there you are, dear listener. Welcome aboard Spaceman's Transmissions, your trusted source of cerebral voyages near and far. Our co-captain (and ambient cosmic navigator) ANCIENT ASTRONAUT has made the initial announcement and confirmed our state of cosmic voyage readiness. As a thoroughly qualified flight instructor in progressively challenging galactic star-hopping, it is our honor to have such an esteemed navigator assist us with sailing into the heavenly curtain.

We thank you for your patience as we calibrate the main navigation component of the spectral simulator within the mainframe. This is pertinent to our voyage and guarantees that our AACM (ascension acceleration control mechanism) into the blue curtain is is working at its peak optimal capabilities. The very last thing that our technicians want to do is perform systems checks during any point of our ascent. This kills the buzz, harshes the mellow, and depletes the creative flow. That's not my bag, man. Please help yourself to the refreshments from the cart during our sweetly soft voyage to the remote horizon (I recommend a delicious Korean corn pancake and some yogurt milk).

Once we have our green lights operating and full systems checks have met approval from the tower, we will climb into a sparkling ocean of aspirations and dreams by lighting our candles of creative power. Let this candle deliver its illuminating warmth that brightens dark caverns of indecision and other burdens that bind you to discomfort and stress. Expel your burdensome baggage for this mere hour, and allow yourself the luxury of Spaceman's Transmissions full service flight to be a driving force in carrying you to that realm of your true potential and self-realization.

It is at this horizon that we will search a not-so-hidden well of creative flow and solace that bubbles up below the surface of the universe. Don't be afraid to jump in, you will stay dry even though fully immersed within this well's enveloping viscosity . Feel the tingle as your mind, body, and soul are replenished with creative power and joy from the spiritual cleansing. Once we have recharged out life vessels, we will safely deliver the new 'you' safely back home with a renewed sense of accomplishment, purpose, and motivation. Wear your new self proudly, and pierce the heavens! My power is with you.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Ancient Astronaut from Spoken Words (Start Time: 00:00)

 “Ascending Flows” by Ancient Astronaut from Forming Stars (Start Time: 00:13)

 “Breathless (Travesty Waves Outtake, 2016)” by Black Swan from Re-Miniscence- Unreleased Recordings, 2010-2020 (Start Time: 05:16)

 “Quantum Seas” by John Serrie from Day Star (Start Time: 09:59)

 “Planets (Excerpt)” by PJS from Gills (Start Time: 20:05)

 “Millas de Altura” by Etxera from Millas de Altura (Start Time: 27:15)

 “In Rain” by Aperire from It's Okay, It's Over Now (Start Time: 30:36)

 “The Towpath” by Ancient Astronaut from The Towpath (Start Time: 33:12)

 “Building Blocks as the Snow Heaps Up” by Adrian Lane from Vignettes (Start Time: 37:54)

 “Spirit Of Water” by Brother Saturn from Music for Sleep (Start Time: 39:24)

 “Brew Haven” by City Of Dawn from Brew Haven (Start Time: 44:44)

 “Thoughts (An Interlude)” by Gollden from Birds In September (Expanded Edition) (Start Time: 48:17)

 “Eternal” by Sun Rain from Mea Culpa (Start Time: 49:50)

 “Astrophyllite” by Ancient Astronaut from Forming Stars (Start Time: 53:23)

 “Rescued By The Nano Spirits” by Conrad Praetzel from Adventures Into Somethingness (Start Time: 57:03)

 “Chlorophyll” by Lee McAdams & the Tellurian Orchestra from Terrestrial Static (Start Time: 58:21)

Greetings, dear listeners, and welcome aboard Spaceman's Transmissions intergalactic courier service. Though we never exercise the mandates of viewing our terms of service, I'd like to take a moment to summarize the conditions of said agreement in as few words as possible at this very second. The summary can be summed up into this: turn on, tune in, sleep...

The staff at Spaceman's Transmissions is dedicated to providing an optimized listening experience as the best in-flight entertainment one can find. Cheating you out of this golden opportunity would be a disservice and would diminish our reputation. Okay, mumble jumble out of the way, let's get on with the purpose of our mission. We'll begin with a very tiny story. Brief, but vital to the mission.

There was a time, not too long ago, but also at the same time a long time ago, in which there was a flourishing field of ambient mix enthusiasts on MIXCLOUD. I was only a junior flight instructor in training, green in the field, and a directionless (yet eager) disciple of sleep journey amalgamations. The atmosphere of ambient creators was electric, and there was a lot of networking that I sought to nourish. Every weekend, your old boy Tonepoet would saddle up to a few hours of listening and marvel at some of the masterpieces created by those that I considered top-tier flight instructors. Many of them I've hosted here before (JUNKYARD ANGEL, FACTION, DJ SEROTON, and SILAS), as well as quite a few others. One of the most impressive visionaries to me was Silas, whom I still seek to emulate with the amount of perfection and precision he applies to his sessions. In my opinion, I'm not even close (still), so for me it's been about the journey and not the destination. Silas is without a doubt a sensei of sound, and one capable of delivering purely emotive-driven content to the highest degree.

Well, dear listeners, I've happened to come across quite a few guest mixes from those that I mentioned, as well as a few others, that I will do my best to trickle down from the cosmos so that I can provide the aforementioned in-flight entertainment more so on a semi-regular basis. The first gem that I wanted to bring to the light is this mix by Silas entitled 'Spring On The Battlefield'. I was fortunate to have gotten ahold of Silas and received a bit of a description of his method and meaning for this session:

You'll easily find why I seek to emulate Silas' flawless execution and attention to detail. The delivery of art will leave your breathless and floating within embers of glory and melancholy. Peace.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

Feel First Life - Jon Hopkins

False Sense - Matt Robertson

Being Here - Mammal Hands

Into - Be

Inside - Martin Stig Anderson

Song/Echo - Grace Davidson, Max Richter, Yuki Numata

Whose name is written on the water - Max Richter & Grace Davidson

Three Worlds : Modular Astronomy - Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg & Robert Ziegler

Normandie - A Winged Victory For The Sullen

Things of Beauty Burn - Hammock

Blue, in Script - Alaskan Tapes

Before - Goldmund

Migration - Goldmund

Recovery - Jon Hopkins

Sublunar - Max Richter, Yuki Numata, Caleb Burhans, Clarice Jense & Ben Russell

L’embauche - A Winged Victory For The Sullen

Three Worlds: Transformation - Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg & Robert Ziegler

O’Fridur (Liminal Remix) - Sigur Ros

The Breeze - Clem Leek

Tree Synthesisers - Jonny Greenwood

Snow Tale 5 - Clem Leek

Doria - Olafur Arnalds

Empire - Matt Emery, Fraser Bowles & Will Harvey

Home - Stafano Guzzetti

Searchlight - Jon Hopkins

Touch - Secret Pyramid

Three Worlds: War Anthem - Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg & Robert Ziegler & Hila Karin

Comme on a dit - A Winged Victory For The Sullen

Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears - A Winged Victory For The Sullen

Vivaldi, The Four Seasons: Spring 1 - Max Richter, Daniel Hope & Konzerthaus Kammerorchester Berlin

Viewed from Above - The Future Sound of London

PostScript - Matt Robinson

The Great White Open - Christian Loffler

Ocean Bloom - Hans Zimmer/Radiohead

Echo Dissolve - Jon Hopkins

**yawn**

Oh, there you are, dear listeners. You seemed to have caught me at a moment of residual drowsiness while experiencing my peacefully calm awakening. Give me just a second to open the curtains to let a sliver of morning light into my hovering capsule as I prepare a warm cup of coffee to thaw out my still-wandering grey matter. Would you like coffee, tea, hot chocolate? Name it, and I'll prepare it for you so that our morning routine of our minds slowly blossoming into the day is met with success and gratitude. If you'll allow, I'd love to drop a coin into the cosmic jukebox to get a jingle going. I have just the one. It's a lullaby wrapped in the stars and delivered softly to the transmission tower that beams radiant solace in the form of aural sugar. 

Today, as we climb skyward, you will notice the fog in our minds will give way to clouds that form familiar figures that only our individual imaginations can decipher. These clouds are multi-purpose in that they also form pillowy soft foundations that help us prepare for witnessing the splendor of Mother Earth coming around. Once the sky begins to awake, cherish the moments of viewing blissful colors in the sky, hearing the sounds of earthly gears beginning to rotate, and seeing life flourish once again. This phenomenon happens daily, but every time it's like the first. Bask in the glow that rains down from above, and realize the fortunes you have to be given allow you this luxury. Take time to reflect upon those who are not with us and no longer have this awakening luxury. In their honor, celebrate an appreciation for them that they impressed upon your memory with peaceful reverence. 

Seeing the sun rising and setting is a commemorative episode, one which we should celebrate. You old boy Tonepoet is here to hang out with you in the cloud chamber during this event. Mentally bathe yourself in the rich light that the heavens have delivered to you. This is a nectar of renewal, so lather up, rinse, and repeat. Unify with the peaceful envelope of optimism, hope, and emanate good will to one another. Yes, I'm a hippie today.

It would be remiss of me not to mention this episode's esteemed co-captain on the voyage who happens to be one of my all-time favorite artists: HIDDEN SKY. Hidden Sky soared up from the land down under and boasts an impressive vault of sonic poetry. I own every Hidden Sky release, I'd be a fool not to, and I did my best to insert his music throughout the mix. Pay Hidden Sky a visit and show the love. Peace.

Turn on, tune in, awaken...

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Hidden Sky from Spoken Words (Start Time: 00:00)

 “Waking Up” by Hidden Sky from 오 o (Start Time: 00:12)

“Air (Album Version) (Excerpt)” by Rae-Yen Song and Tommy Perman from ○ squigoda song cycle ● water​~​land​~​air ○ (Start Time: 02:56)

“Paul Simon” by Hidden Sky from Paul Simon (Start Time: 05:32)

“Bedtime Voices (Excerpt)” by Carl Lord from Sacred (Start Time: 11:05)

“Quiet Till Noon” by Daniel Vickers & Sergio Mariani from New Dawn (Start Time: 12:48)

“II. First Light” by David Stoddard from Evolve (Start Time: 14:48)

“Blue Steel” by Daniel Lanois from myndstream Collection Volume 1 (Start Time: 21:14)

“Stellar Clouds” by Ancient Astronaut from New Chapters (Start Time: 23:52)

“Blossom” by Chandeliers from Music for Disappearing (Start Time: 27:03)

“Horizon” by Fields We Found from Distance (Start Time: 31:12)

“Day 56 (Slow Strings)” by Hidden Sky from Sketches II (Start Time: 35:20)

“day” by Hidden Sky from Waking Life (Start Time: 36:51)

“Remembering Me” by IDRA from Resonant Bodies, Anticipated Memories (Start Time: 37:39)

“Boy” by Jónsi & Alex Somers from Lost and Found (Start Time: 41:35)

“Ginkgoaceae” by Y from Y (Start Time: 46:44)

“Sands” by Will Patman from Piano for Bedtime (Start Time: 49:08)

“Lately” by Hidden Sky from Reverie (Start Time: 50:17)

“DAY IV - Taking A Walk By The River” by Fallen from Of Memories And Hopes (Start Time: 56:39)

Guten Morgen/Tag/Abend/Nacht (CIRCLE ONLY ONE, PLEASE), dear listeners. I am ecstatic to be able to deliver to you a uniquely fresh tapestry of solace and beauty. This quest was brought to life from a single entity that ascends skyward to the highest reaches of the IMAGINARY NORTH. You might be asking 'well, what makes THIS particular episode so unique?". Well, it's a celebratory session of the glorious label IMAGINARY NORTH, curated by ambient artist extraordinaire KILOMETRE CLUB (Daniel Field). Having started in 2022 (a mere 2 years since publishing this), the label is already leading the charge in finding unbelievably focused artists that are producing some of the finest ambient moments. Yes, dear listener, all selections (and much more) can be found via a single BANDCAMP page (drift there, thank me later).

This amalgamation of sound is GMO-free and enriched with nutritious inspiration to replenish the minds of carbon-based souls. If you've been looking for a single source of flawless serenity within an oasis of sound and color, look no further, I'm leading your right to it. A single path to a source chocked full of unlimited opportunities for quenching your mind with symphonic enrichment within the ambient realm?!? Say no more. I've got you covered and you didn't even need a doctor's prescription for it.

As we begin the ascent towards the IMAGINARY NORTH, allow your vessel to relax and sink a bit deeper into your soul cushion. The slight shifting that you feel is merely your deep breaths as they inhale the mystique of each sketch. These sketches will funnel into a grand tapestry. Take a moment to gaze upon an amalgamation in process as it conjures up a blissful mosaic that represents our peaceful journey to the IMAGINARY NORTH.

Turn on, tune in, drift to the Imaginary North...

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Kilometre Club (Daniel Field) from Imaginary North (Start Time: 00:00)

“Another Storm” by Maussene from Imaginary North Transmission 002 (Start Time: 00:16)

“Bathe In Colour (Excerpt)” by Gollden & Willows8ng from Bathe In Colour (Start Time: 04:05)

“Airliner (with Hollie Kenniff)” by Kilometre Club from An Alphabet Of Distance (Start Time: 07:32)

“Remaining (Kilometre Club Rework)” by Marie from Remaining Fragments (A Rework Album) (Start Time: 10:23)

“Pages Of” by Arbee and Norvik from Prints (Start Time: 17:56)

“Calm Nights” by Bahrambient from Imaginary North Transmission 002 (Start Time: 20:55)

“Glimmering” by Papi Thereso from Imaginary North Transmission 007 (Start Time: 23:15)

“Languishing” by Six Missing from Today Until Tomorrow (Start Time: 25:50)

“Inlets (Reimagined) (Excerpt)” by Willebrant from Today Until Tomorrow (Start Time: 32:10)

“Alpha Mound” by Glist from Imaginary North Transmission 007 (Start Time: 36:19)

“Finding Your Way Home (Feat. Mouad Abbad, Jehanne Bastoni)” by The Missing Note from Symphonic Reverie - An Orchestral Journey (Start Time: 41:58)

“Astral Reverie” by Mirai No Hagaki & TL30 from Lunar Illusions (Start Time: 44:37)

“Overfloater” by Hymns57 from Ambient Guitar Chronicles (Start Time: 49:08)

“Slow Breaths” by Brannan Lane & Ambient Solstice from Imaginary North Transmission 003 (Start Time: 52:48)

“Granite” by IKSRE from Imaginary North Transmission 006 (Start Time: 57:30)

Dear listeners, I have yet another very important tale for you today, and one of absolute truth! This is above and beyond the tale that I laid upon your mind in the podcast Camping Under The Stars, Vol. 5 (Sanctuary), which was a mere 2 weeks of living off of the land and surviving on hot dogs, bananas, and peanut butter. Dear listeners, this tale stretches across 3 years. 3 long YEARS!! It is not one that was pleasant, but it had a(n eventual) happy ending. How does that tie into today's episode?? Well, let me tell you.......

In a time not long ago, during a weird and upside-down world of toilet paper shortages and no haircuts lived a content little dude whom we will call Poemhobbit. He lived in his happy village with his happy family and created musings of aural jewels for people all over the world which he delivered like an Easter egg. Well, for some odd reason, Poemhobbit and his family felt that they should travel to a land unknown, so he sold his tiny cottage dwelling quickly and with a prosperous outcome. Poemhobbit was so happy! But, before he and his family would decide on the perfect place, they would live in a less-than-desirable village that was infested by a sub-societal mob of unhappy zombies that smelled of burning skunk cigarettes. 'It is okay', thought Poemhobbit, 'it will not last for more than 3 months. I will take this negative experience and thrive, nonetheless. These 3 months will go by quickly and we will have departed before any misery sets in!' And so it was.....

However, those 3 months turned into 6 months. Then, into a year. And, yet another year. And another year after that. And anot........wait, how many years is that?!? So, Poemhobbit was stuck in this prison-like dystopian cubicle for 3 years. And, the misery did set in. In fact, it festered like a cancer. The family was unhappy, hope had abandoned them, their dreams turned into dusty cobwebs, and escaping was something that was never even talked about without malice and regret. Poemhobbit was miserable, and his joy for the arts became a chore and a cumbersome endeavor. It was difficult for Poemhobbit to weave sounds and spread joy when it had escaped him. 

But, Poemhobbit never gave up. He didn't always allow his family to know of his struggles, and instead fought to shine positive light on the negative situation. He fueled them with his (fake) optimism and assurance. Moreso, Poemhobbit had to really convince himself that his misery was perception, and that his ambitions would pull him out of the quicksand. He had to be the beacon of light, the sunbeam to those that depended upon him, and somehow find the strength to burn through the shadows and dust. 'Stay strong', Poemhobbit told himself, 'and let those that follow you tread upon a path of optimism and diligence.'

Well, as fate would have it, persistence finally did win. Poemhobbit held out and never stopped raining hope and optimism upon his family. They were eventually able to escape the inferno of stinky skunk cigarettes burned by sketchy circus clowns. This journey in time was very debilitating physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If Poemhobbit gave up hope (which nearly happened many, many times), then he would have let down his family. In the end, Poemhobbit found a nice cottage in a small village where he had laid his wishes. Fortune smiled down upon his family, and the fire inside him rekindled once again. The struggle for comfort had finally subsided.

Sometimes, to succeed you need the positive person around you to inspire you and light up your ambitions. Sometimes that person needs to be you. While the modern world wants us to let out everything and seek comfort from our hardships, your boy Poemhob........... I mean Tonepoet, believes that controlling this like a water spigot and knowing when, how much, and to who you water your hardships to is an exercise of optimal self-control. Seek a co-pilot that can give you guidance when you need it, so that you can ignite the light inside those that rely on you for assurance during tough times. And, in turn, be an inspirational sunbeam to others. Things will work out for you if you show persistence and patience. The staff at Spaceman's Transmissions has faith in our dear listeners, our power is with you.

Turn on, tune in, shine on...

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Low Altitude from Spaceman’s Transmissions (Start Time: 00:00) 

“Sunbeam” by Low Altitude from Boat (Start Time: 00:23)

 “The Starry Night” by Tomo Nakaguchi from The Long Night In Winter Light (Start Time: 05:54)

 “R Abacus Landr (Excerpt)” by Pulse Mandala & Distant Fires Burning from R Abacus Lndr (Start Time: 08:49)

 “Unknownland” by Zero Ohms from Spotted Peccary Free Ambient Electronic Sampler #36 (Start Time: 10:31)

 “Spaghetti Western” by Andrew Heath and Mi Cosa de Resistance from Café Tristesse (Start Time: 12:41)

 “Peace (Excerpt)” by Clem Leek & Ian Hawgood from Places for Peace (Start Time: 17:04)

 “White Noise IV” by The Fire & The Fog from Moments (Start Time: 21:23)

 “Logic Is The Beginning Of Wisdom, Not The End” by Kosmorama from Kosmorama (Start Time: 22:45)

 “it knows (Excerpt)” by just this morning, songbirds from it lives (Start Time: 28:21)

 “Indeciso” by Quelche from Imaginary North Transmission 001 (Start Time: 32:30)

 “Verde (Excerpt)” by Tewksbury from Floes- Volumes I-IV (Start Time: 35:20)

 “Hum (w- Moonsign)” by Hidden Sky from Bliss etc (Start Time: 38:48)

 “Day 81 (Eb Maj)” by Hidden Sky from I V VI IV (Start Time: 42:56)

 “Coldwater II” by Nowherians from This Is Not An Acceptable Lullaby (Start Time: 45:46)

 “Maggie Is Napping” by One Of Them from Sithaboo (Start Time: 48:55)

 “Weightless Time” by Erothyme from Life Sidereal (Start Time: 53:57)

 “Aerial” by Low Altitude from Boat (Start Time: 56:02)

Hello, dear listeners. Today, I have a special guest mix by a label that I follow and truly love. ARTIFICIAL OWL RECORDINGS is a new and mighty label whose mission is to break down the traditional walls of predictable ho-hum ambient and introduce deeper atmospheres and wider spectrums of sound into our universes. I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity to share with you all quite a few tracks (over 1 ½ hours of music!) from AOR in a stellar mix by the label’s founder and curator, Niko Dalagelis (One Of Them). Dig into the history and mission statement of AOR below as you take in some truly mystical vibes not of this earth. Pay AOR a visit and show them the love. Oh, and their artwork is beyond astounding!

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When did Artificial Owl Recordings come into being and what was the motivation to start a label?

Artificial Owl Recordings was created in 2019 by Niko Dalagelis. Niko has been writing music as ONE OF THEM since 2008 and before that as Niko Dalagelis (since 2000). The One of Them project has always been more focused on the deep and ambient side of music, and the label was created to release his first ambient album entitled Sithabo. Niko had been releasing his music on numerous international record labels in the past and felt that it was time to release his own album on his own record label.

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Where is Artificial Owl Recordings based out of?

Artificial Owl Recordings is based in New York city. The 4th release just came out recently (Excogitation by the artist One Of Them). Prior to this, the label released a full album by Spain's OG Miguel Ruiz aka ORFEON GAGARIN who has been in the scene since the 80's, and a full album by ORBITAL PATTERNS. The label's vinyl is globally distributed by Paris Yoyaku and all the records can be found around the world in select record stores. Our 5th release will be coming out in the Spring of 2024 and it will be work from legendary music producer Satoshi Tomiie and his A_A PROJECT.

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How did you find your current roster of artists and what is your outreach looking like in the future?

Listening to new music and following underground artists is the focus for finding artists that can be added on the label's roster.

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How many people (and who) is behind Artificial Owl Recordings? What kind of future endeavors lie ahead for AOR? 

At the moment, Niko is running the label. The future of Artificial Owl Recordings is to keep on releasing underground experimental music that will be available on vinyl. The weirder and deeper the music, the better :)

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Turn on, tune in, discover new music...

TRACK LISTING (MIXED BY ONE OF THEM aka NIKO DALAGELIS)

• Orbital Patterns - Impostor Syndrome

My fellow travelers of the aural universe, I'm so very happy to have you all here as we lazily flow into a continuation of the Mental Drift series. As with any amalgamation that is woven, special consideration is given to those of you that may feel alarmed by disruptive and angular sonic anomalies. Our mission here at the Spaceman's Transmissions laboratory is optimized towards the analyzation of our sketches. It is during these rigorous processes that the removal of diluted mish-mash and scratchy, if not, dull and turbulent static are discarded. Dear listeners, we have baked you a morsel of mental release made with only the freshest natural ingredients. All allergy free.

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Tonepoet’s Daughter from Goodnight, Lady (Start Time: 00:00)

“Space Travel” by Ancient Astronaut from Through The Tunnel of Love (Start Time: 00:31)

“Two Divers” by Isik Kural from Maya's Night (Start Time: 02:42)

“Follow the Stream Entry” by J. Arif Verner from From A Distant Horizon [Remastered Edition] (Start Time: 04:43)

“116” by Hidden Sky from 3 (Start Time: 08:24)

“Nummer 2” by Anne Mueller from Heliopause (Start Time: 11:11)

“Words Appear Lost” by An Imaginal Space from Anniversaries (Start Time: 16:41)

“Layered Sun” by William St Hugh from Anomaly (Start Time: 17:57)

“Before We Were Born (Bonus Track)” by Hammock from The Sleepover Series, Volume Two (Start Time: 20:09)

“Audition” by Jim Wallis from Europa (Start Time: 26:18)

“Through Summer Rooms” by John Foxx from The Complete Cathedral Oceans (Start Time: 31:03)

“Hypermorph Swingstellar X” by Rikaar from Malin 1 (Start Time: 36:39)

“Damaged” by Endless Melancholy from A Perception Of Everything (Start Time: 41:30)

“Live and Die (Excerpt)” by Spencer Bott from Abstract Reflex (Start Time: 45:53)

“Icebergs Melt (Excerpt)” by Static Storm from Burial At Sea (Start Time: 48:18)

“Empty Packs Of Thai Cigarettes” by Benoît Pioulard from These Clouds… (Start Time: 50:58)

“Carta Atlántica II (Excerpt)” by bahía mansa & Yama Yuki from Cartas Náuticas (Start Time: 55:09)

It's hip, it's new, it's here, it's now, it's the FUTURE, dear listeners!! Now, I have an idea what you might be thinking of when you ponder what the future actually is. Machines, robots, automation, absence of the human element? Or, is it the ability to harness the means of connecting diverse sets of people with common goals, aspirations, and creative energy to develop a communal sense that encompasses much more than what we envision? I'm going with the latter.

It would be so easy to bury our heads in the sand and ignore what some might call 'progress'. You're not incorrect with stating that this constant perpetual forward motion becomes cumbersome, requiring us to constantly evolve to fit the need. Now, for many, the future is not always so bright. It's an unfortunate thing that we often choose to ignore that populace and persist in our own bubbles of contentment and comfort. That's not living, dear listeners. Living is sharing the light in your universe with a soul who is subsisting on shadows and sorrow. Dear listeners, since I've been sending out the transmissions, I've been working to bring a brighter sun into your sonic universe. It's up to you now to spread your positive energy to those that need it, to provide the shade over their burnt ambition and water the barren field of their failures. Provide the minerals of belonging to those unlike you and watch their fields of admiration turn into a fertile land of giving.

If you want to live in an amazing world then you have to build it. With what, you ask? Well, with other people. Surround yourself with water and you swim. Surround yourself with people who you've unrolled your joy into and you will thrive. Nay, you will build your legacy! That's living, or more so, that's living after life.

Okay, story time. I used to go to Walt Disney World in Orlando every year with my family when I was a little kid (I lived an hour away and it was, at that time, affordable). I remember going into a ride called Tomorrowland. It was absolutely fascinating. The one part that I remember the most, and that still sticks with your boy Tonepoet, is witnessing a scene of two kids on separate sides of the world talking to each other through a television screen. I marveled that one day I would be able to send messages on the other side of the world. With Spaceman's Transmissions, I'm able to do just that. Lesson? Grasp the future with both hands and turn it into your launchpad of discovery. Peace.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

• “The Future” by Ambient Island from Beauty Everywhere (Start Time: 00:00)

•  “Paene” by ambalek from Lull (Start Time: 02:02)

• “Formal Parts One & Two (Excerpt)” by BlankFor.ms from In Part (Start Time: 05:03)

• “December Dreams (Excerpt)” by Julian Loida from Giverny (Start Time: 10:43)

• “Points of Light” by Wil Bolton from Swept (Start Time: 14:30)

• “Another Time” by Daily Rituals from Aftersongs (Start Time: 19:20)

• “Cove” by Orbital Patterns from Imposter Syndrome (Start Time: 21:35)

• “Axiom” by ThoughtExperiment from Ambient Online Compilation Volume 24 (Start Time: 25:55)

• “Poppies” by Jack Quinn from Music For Painting (Start Time: 35:12)

• “Force Buoyant (How Sad The Shore)” by Amnotic from Ambient Online Compilation Volume 24 (Start Time: 39:46)

• “Grey Mornings” by Ashen Swan from 1.17.19 (Start Time: 47:27)

• “Winter Morning Pastoral” by Daily Ritual from Aftersongs (Start Time: 53:00)

Hello, beautiful listeners and travelers of the cosmic tapestry. We've have had some relaxing times while wandering around the peaceful forests of aural canyons. We've dipped our toes into a calm, yet vibrant, stream of brilliantly blissful moments. There comes a time when the spacecraft must align the controls for yet another destination in search of the vivid beauty from echoing dreams. While it's blissfully effortless to lay in the pasture of calm, pillowy thoughts and star gaze while recalling worlds unique to ourselves, we have to slowly and softly uproot ourselves in effort to keep on truckin'. This minor disruption is but a very momentary displacement into yet another realm of as-of-yet unseen and unfelt bliss. Our goal is to seek the optimal oasis. All that I ask of you, dear listener, is to ensure that your belt buckle is firmly fastened for another journey into the unknown. Taking mental snapshots of comet tails and celestial dust is highly recommended as we drift sweetly into our new destination. Save these snapshots within your scrapbook of dreams.

Each new endeavor we seek to undertake requires effort, and each effort requires resources and creative fuel. Sure, you could apply minimal effort and coast on closing your eyes tightly and shaking your head for 10 seconds to bring yourself out of a slump. But that sort of solution is not a problem solver at all. Rather, it is but a mere distraction like shaking a jar of wasps and expecting them to behave. Nay, dear listener, your reset and expulsion into the realm of rejuvenation requires a recoating of your grey matter with the sweet nectar of sound and color. This journey is designed to do just that. Feel the tingling sensation of new synapses awakening, old neurons developing fresh pathways, and a soulful re-awakening. Here, you will come to realize that there are indeed more peaceful pastures to explore and camp at. Spaceman's Transmissions is devoted to ensuring that your flight there is brewed with equal parts beauty, intensity, comfort, and solace. You have our guarantee or your money back. 

So, drift into the spacecraft with your boy Tonepoet at the helm, and slowly (snail's pace) buckle yourself into your dream pod for an expedition through the cosmos. Together, we'll all make the journey to another tomorrow and seek to optimize ourselves by letting go of the troubled baggage and stocking up on positive atmospheric transmissions. 

Turn on, tune in, drift on...

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TRACK LISTING

“Station ID” by Tonepoet from Nunya (Start Time: 00:00)

 “Visions” by Telomere from Lux Primordia (Start Time: 00:30)

 “Sea Gradients” by Fog Net from Headlands (Start Time: 09:42)

 “The Wilder We Became” by Ben McElroy & A Spot On The Hill from Everything Was Different Yesterday (Start Time: 16:13)

 “Vimana” by Ancient Astronaut from Through the Tunnel of Love (Start Time: 19:30)

 “Ideas of the Far Future” by Anders Nils from Ideas of the Far Future (Start Time: 23:16)

 “At The Waters Edge” by Monty Adkins from Audiobulb Records (Exhibition #100) (Start Time: 29:04)

 “The Warm Light Makes You Relax (Excerpt)” by Cliffdiver from Cliffdiver (Start Time: 37:03)

 “Autumn Sun” by Winks from Intraset 016: Daydream - Vox Verto (Start Time: 42:33)

 “Day V - Room With A View” by Fallen from Of Memories And Hopes (Start Time: 46:19)

 “Canopy” by Gus Tomizuka from Prospect & Refuge (Start Time: 52:00)

 “Seele Heimat (Excerpt)” by Henrik Meierkord from Gesichten (Start Time: 54:50)