Spaceman’s Transmissions

Let's prepare for a journey into the realm of summer by celebrating the solstice (which was, by the way, the 21st of June). It was officially the longest day of the year and the midway point in summer. This means that, unfortunately, the days will begin to get shorter. Knowing this, I've toiled in developing a colorful scene to ease you into the remaining warm months, aware of the importance of aligning and balancing your conscious thoughts within your subconscious mind. Every step was taken to assure that your entry into a mental overhaul is optimal.

Summer is by far my favorite time of the year. It brings and energy and renewal that I've been yearning for a very long time. Even with things not completely going my way, Mother Earth has a way of shining a light upon the turmoil that may exist and depletes my anguish. If there is one small tribute that I can muster, it's this. 

Thank you for your outpouring support, and keep supporting the artists that provide us with amazingly colorful journeys into their world. Tell them that tonepoet sent you.

Peace.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

• “Sleeping Giant” by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 00:00)

• "Dream” by The Monk By The Sea from Soundscapes (Start Time: 05:07)

• “All Moving Over The Earth (Augen Edit)” by Aqob from All Things Converge (Start Time: 08:01)

• “Slipped Time” by Bruno Sanfillipo from Subliminal Pulse (Start Time: 10:18)

• “My Momma Pinned A Rose On Me” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 14:40)

• “The Empty Sky (Excerpt)” by Anugma from The Lightness Of Being (Start Time: 21:10)

• “Drawing Curtains (Excerpt)” by umber from Mornings Pass EP (Start Time: 23:59)

• “Atomos VII (Excerpt)” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from Erased Tapes VII (Start Time: 25:31)

• “On The Way (Space Cavaran) (Excerpt)” by Michael Stearns from Encounter (Start Time: 27:48)

• “Strange Wind” by Bing & Ruth from Tomorrow Was The Golden Age (Start Time: 28:36)

• “Waking Up” by Purl from A Quiet Awakening (Start Time: 34:10)

• “Only In The Dark” by Ben Lukas Boysen from Gravity Soundtrack (Start Time: 37:10)

• “Vaportrails Crossing In A Deep Blue Sky (Dust In Essence) (Excerpt)” by Microvolt from Falling (Start Time: 40:10)

• “Mig dreymdi um fjöll og sjó” by A Model Kit from þögn (Start Time: 41:55)

•  “Kinookimaw” by Ben Woods from Halcyon EP (Start Time: 44:42)

• “Eternity” by Emily Hall from Bigo & Twigetti Winter 2014 Sampler (Start Time: 47:31)

• “Sileo” by Rhian Sheehan from Stories From Elsewhere (Start Time: 49:42)

• “Equal To Moments Of Completion” by Celer from Sky Limits(Start Time: 52:01)

• “In The Androgynous Dark” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 54:46)

//re..*(reboot)

::%5pac3

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**reboot transmission**

Hello, fellow space travelers. The mental space pod is still in need of extreme re-calibration and its navigation system was recalled.

We had wandered off course to various destinations that were setbacks in our initial mission, but were necessary to insuring that future explorations would be warranted and successful. We have now set on a course to break through the atmosphere and gravity that binds us to earthly turmoil and terrible things called responsibilities. With our new course underway, Spaceman's Transmissions seeks to circumvent any unnecessary diversions brought on by various hindrances. This is a temporary journey, but one that was required due to the extremely inspiring colors that had drifted into focus.

Please ensure that your entire body is in a comfortable position that allows for maximum cerebral intake of color, light, sound, and vibe. You'll notice that there are no restraints within the mind-pod that will house you for your journey that we will embark upon. Rather, there are suggestive measures that one should keep an open mind to take in beauty and solace to enhance the experience of this soundtrack. This session is designed for entering a state of mental orbiting that will take us to places that you've abandoned or forgotten. This offering of sonic morsels was not designed with anyone in mind but you, dear listener.

This creation of meticulously crafted sonic wallpaper is one that is to assist you in reclaiming your cerebral galaxy and reforming it to enhance your creative life with clarity, focus, renewal, and ambition. Take it in, and feed the hunger that can only be satisfied with sound.

Thanks for your support, and I hope that this flight will create the vibe that you are in need of.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

• “28 Known Galaxies” by Christine Bougie from Hearts & Galaxies (Start Time: 00:00)

• “A Breeze Through Life” by Solar Fields from Second Movements (Start Time: 03:14)

• “Everything Is Part Of Everything” by Jukeen from Cosmic Citizen (Start Time: 06:11)

• “Eye's Closed (For Rube)” by Olan Mill from Paths (Start Time: 08:14)

• “Decades (Excerpt)” by Specta Ciera from Accumulation Section (Start Time: 10:43)

• As The Earth Kissed The Moon (Excerpt)” by Michael Stearns from Planetary Unfolding (Start Time: 11:52)

• "First Light, From Below The Mountain” by Craig Padilla from Below The Mountain (Start Time: 16:07)

• “Coronium (Excerpt)” by Melton from Luminous Fields (Start Time: 22:08)

• "We Will Never Get Out Of This World Alive” by Crippled Black Phoenix from Mankind The Crafty Ape (Start Time: 24:33)

• “Pas Trop Pas Tropes” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 27:49)

• “Reflective Synapse (Excerpt)” by Alpha Wave Movement from The Edge Of Infinity (Start Time: 31:50)

• “Caul (Excerpt)” by Poustinia from Caul (Start Time: 32:50)

• “Music for Dreams (Parts 4-6) (Excerpt)” by The Lovely Moon from Music For Dreams (Start Time: 33:11)

• “Mantram” by Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf, Mark Seelig from Eight (Start Time: 33:35)

• “Childhood Dreams (Excerpt)” by Purl from Ambient Sleeping Pill Compilation 2 (Start Time: 34:51)

• “Remember” by Jamin Winans from Ink: The Complete Soundtrack (Start Time: 39:57)

• “As Long As I Can Hold My Breath (By Night)” by Harold Budd from Avalon Sutra / As Long as I Can Hold My Breath (Start Time: 42:29)

• “A Trick Of The Light” by Esmerine from Lost Voices (Start Time: 47:21)

• “(Fin D'hiver) Beautifully, It Was Cold” by M e m ó r from Hawk Moon Records: Volume 1 (Start Time: 48:56)

• “Lah” by Good Weather For An Airstrike from This Is As Good A Place As Any (Start Time: 49:20)

• “Space-Time Continuum (Heaven And Hell, Part I)” by Vangelis from Heaven And Hell (Start Time: 54:50)

Greetings. If this posting title seems a bit apocalyptic (or cryptic), well, it kind of is. I've done a lot of deep thinking over the last few months and I've decided that it's time to send the spaceman home and end the mission. It's been a fun journey, and the experience of creating mixes and meeting people has been unreal. I have to say, that I really only set out to make a few mixes, maybe have a blog for about a year at the most, and move on.

It turned out to be a bit more than that, and the time and effort that I put into making it (somewhat) successful has been very overwhelming at times. I really enjoy making the mixes, finding the tunes within my library, listening, working on the site, and so on and so forth. It was kind of a test to see if I even had an aptitude to do such a thing (many, many thanks to Dave Michuda for getting me up and running due to the endless inquiries). Still not sure if I have the aptitude for it all, but I really enjoyed it.

I believe that in the last year my work and promotion seemed a bit sterile and to be a one-man operation was not yielding what I had hoped. My initial wish was at one point to do all of this as collaborative affair, but it never worked out that way. I believe that's why I was so happy to host sessions from others; it gave me a chance to build relationships within this world that would not exist otherwise.

The most rewarding part was communicating with someone from the other side of the world (and sometimes having language barriers) about something that both of us were equally excited about: the music! Without others, I would have quit this long ago. I'm just as excited creating the last mix as I was the first, no kidding. But now I feel as though I need an extended hiatus to recapture many things that are (were?) important to me (like playing non-stop with my kids, playing my guitar for hours on end, going to bed on time, exercising regularly, finishing my degree (very, very close), writing my own music and recording (and getting better at it), fishing, reading novels, etc., etc., etc........). I believe that it's best that I step away for at least a bit before it all becomes uninspiring. You know, kind of end on a least a bit of a high note.

With this final mix, I wanted to introduce some moods and sounds that have really captured my ears and encouraged me offer the best that I can as a swan song. For this reason, I chose to make my last session just a little bit long, but not too long that you will lose focus. That was always the intent of my mission.

I got a lot of my co-workers listening and hooked on ambient music and digging on my mixes during our hours long drives, and for that I'm very proud of my accomplishment. A few of them are hooked, and I supply them with tasty new sessions that they talk with me about. It's kind of ridiculous; I'm a  professional touring musician (my 'work' is very contradictory to my ambient sessions) playing with the highest caliber artists in the world and this minimal world is very comfortable for me. I was told (often) that I had become the 'sleep DJ' guy. Kind of proud of that!

Anyhow, that's it. If there is anyone in cyberspace that enjoyed what I did, I'm very pleased to have given you peace. Time will tell if getting this up and going again is a valid hobby for me. I just may, but I need to re-calibrate my thoughts and priorities.

It goes without saying that I definitely appreciated the support from the many amazing people within the community of listeners. As always, support the artists. 

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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• “As The Sun Kissed The Horizon” by Biosphere from Substrata (Start Time: 00:00)

• “Boy 1904” by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 00:41)

• “For Wanda” by A Silver Mount Zion from He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts Of Light Sometimes Grace The Corner Of Our Rooms (Start Time: 05:33)

• “Music For Cats And Dogs” by Bing Satellites from Rain (Start Time: 11:45)

• “This Dominion” by Between Interval from Autumn Continent (Start Time: 16:56)

• “03 9 25 (Excerpt)” by Global Communication from 76:14 (Start Time: 22:00)

• “Bold Advances” by Helios from Moiety (Start Time: 23:59)

• “A Requiem For Dead Strangers (Excerpt)” by Tonepoet & Wings Of An Angel from Resonate/Reason Nitrate (Start Time: 26:34)

• “Postcard From Brilliant Orange” by Bing & Ruth from Tomorrow Was The Golden Age (Start Time: 28:12)

• “Requiem For The Static King Part One” by A Winged Victory For The Sullen from A Winged Victory For The Sullen (Start Time: 34:56)

• “Gate Of Heaven” by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 37:13)

• “Song Of Complaint” by  Antranik Askarian and Khatchadour Khatchaturian from Passion: Sources (Start Time: 37:21)

• “Souls Of Cars (Reversed Excerpt)” by Conelrad from Function Creep (Start Time: 38:17)

• “Requiem For Dying Mothers Part 2 (Excerpt)” by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Start Time: 38:49)

• “Wellspring” by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 40:11)

• “Borrowing The Past” by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 44:45)

• “See The Storm (Excerpt)” by Random Forest from Random Forest (Start Time 47:31)

• “Endless, Motionless” by Polaroid Notes from The Long Bright Dark (Start Time: 49:09)

• “Pink And Golden Billows” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 51:46)

• “Held Together By Gravity” by Carbon Based Lifeforms from Twentythree (Start Time: 54:09)

• “At This Point” by Abstact Aprils from Blossom Ends (Start Time: 60:55)

• “Disappear” by 36 from Memories In Widescreen (Start Time: 66:56)

• “Rainshadow” by Andrew Lahiff from Shapes In Clouds (Start Time: 70:44)

• “How Can I Make You Remember Me” by Hammock from Chasing After Shadows...Living With The Ghosts (Start Time: 74:22)

There are so many ideas and theories about what truly happens to your soul when we depart Mother Earth. Is our mortal body a vessel that carries the soul, steered by our intuition and desires? Or are we just empty shells, only to be recycled back to the Earth? I have my thoughts and beliefs, as does anyone. Life is about pondering, discovering, and experiencing. Like anyone else, I strive to radiate good intentions by trying to live a selfless life that is inspirational. In doing so, my wish is that as my soul ascends, it will be accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack; one that represents the elation that I experienced in my life balanced with the melancholy of departure. I would like reflect on my life in a satisfyingly content manner during the ordeal, both good and bad.

Turn on, tune in, sleep (as you ascend)...

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TRACK LISTING

• “Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Excerpt I)” by Wings Of An Angel (I) from Our Forgotten Infinity And The Absolute Zero (Start Time: 00:00)

Greetings from the ethereal universe and welcome to Spaceman's Transmissions. It's known that I spend a bit of my listening time on Mixcloud, and it's extremely gratifying when I get positive feedback. I often try to return favor, but checking out all sorts of mixes (as much as my ear and brain will allow), and hearing positive comments from those that create magic is the highest form of praise. I save what I can in a my 'New Stuff To Review' folder and pay if a visit first and foremost. Needless to say, it's very overwhelming and ambitious. 

I had gotten the opportunity to come across a mix entitled The Journey Of A Paper Boat from listener Michael Gaida and was completely floored by the sonic offerings. I took it in as an early morning session to get my head right, and it pretty much did the trick (very well). I asked Michael if I could host this on Spaceman's Transmission (so that everyone could take in the vibe) and he was happy to oblige. Michael has built up such a deep, subtle mix that will take you in and give you a soothing mental de-fragmentation. His balance of  colorful melodic drone and harmonic soundscapes is perfect. This is easily one mix that will put you 1 1/2 hours into the future with a clear mental tapestry. I find Michael's music choices and sessions to be very, very inspirational. I asked Michael to shed some light on himself, and while humble about it all, he provided some great insight to his mastery of the sublime.

Through online radio stations, he gained exposure to music from D-Phrag with his "Immersed" show and his series "Exfinity", as well as the show "Mindscapes" from Deep Z at Pure.FM. From this point  on progressive house became his music.

2009 was the year that gave birth to Michael's first mixes, and from December 2009 he start to host the show "Mindscapes" with his big friend Deep Z on Pure.FM. Michael also hosted the Liquid Drum & Bass Series 'Urban Sound'. After 5 years hosting the show, he put the brakes on his current musical direction as he had developed a deep love for ambient music.

Michael has made some really amazing sessions, and has crossed over into the cinematic world of deep soundscapes very confident and aware. His mixes warrant many more listens, and I'm so very thankful for that. So, I present to you, 'The Journey Of A Paper Boat'. 

A super epic 'thank you' to Michael for allowing me to share his vision and session the best way that I can. Not only for the amazing mix, but for his great communication and his spirit. His work is inspiring, peaceful, and his work ethic is nearly unparalleled. 

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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TRACK LISTING

Outbacks - Jan Amit & Montren

Snail - Porya Hatami

Dimensions - Myosotis

Like Branches Moved By The Same Wind - Orbit Over Luna

Still Point - Andrew Heath

River Of The Time (With Turnonspace) - SiJ

Everending - Time Being

Becalmed - Inner Vox

Meet Me At The Colloseum - Row Boat

Owl Light - S.V.SH.

It's Not Where You Go - Kevin Kerwijmeren

Time Being - Time Being

Letting Go (Heart And Soul) - Karl Verkade

Sun Flowers - Aeron

Sanctuary - The Echelon Effect

Quite a while back, I learned about a very interesting little machine entitled the Ambient Addition which was a thesis from an MIT student named Noah Vawter The purpose of the machine was to transform everyday sounds into musical notes. He had made the valid point that with the whole 'i' revolution (iTunes, iPod, iPad, etc.), the 'i' represented isolation. I actually downloaded the whole thesis, and gave it a very good bit of my attention. For some reason, there have been no other sort of things like this, and it seems that this idea turned out to be nothing more than an idea. Granted, there are a few apps that I had on my (old) iPhone, like the INCEPTION app as well as RJDJ. We can't escape the noise, but maybe we can take in what is there and process the good bits through our minds to keep us grounded.

Another mention that I have to make is of a book called HEPCAT. I've read this to my kids for years. I'm fascinated by this story of how a jazz cat learns to hear each sounds of the city as separate musical entities, until his mind creates the symphony of each noise, not unlike seeing separate colors and forming a picture. I'm not kidding when I tell that I've taken the story of this book to heart. Obviously, we all have. I'm not at all alone in being fascinated and creating and purchasing music that lives and breathes field recordings.

So that leads to the purpose of this mix. Weaved within the soundscapes are field recordings of the concrete jungle. We must find the balance between the two, and enable our being to coexist with that which we have created. Don't fight against it; rather, immerse yourself in the underlying sonic texture that turns chaos into control. I give you, the listener, equal amounts of city structure balanced by the sweet escape of encompassing sounds. Yin and yang. Pleasure and pain. We begin our journey in the concrete jungle and finish to a place within your mind that you create and find peace. Along the way we let go of the urge to resist the melding of the two worlds.

This mix would do well to help you reemerge into a world that is wrought with turbulent noises. Let the message from this set be that your universe exists in a 5 1/2 inch plane: the space between your ears.

Turn on, tune in, coexist and flow...

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TRACK LISTING

• 'Yellowstone Park (Rocky Mountains) (Extract) - Tangerine Dream from Le Parc (Start Time: 00:19)

• 'Blood And Water' by Jon Jenkins from Flow (Start Time: 00:55)

• 'The Saddest Love Letter Of The Day' by Bing Satellites & Daniel Land from King Midas In Reverse (Start Time: 02:44)

• 'Tides' by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 06:52)

• 'The Wind' by Siavash Amini from What Wind Whispered To The Trees (Start Time: 12:35)

• 'Music To Sleep Under Snow' by Lucy Claire from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 00:00)

• 'Bound In Sea' by Heinali from Futuresequence 4 (Start Time: 19:46)

• 'You Lead Me Home From The Depths Of The Wild' by The Eager Seas from T H E W I L D E R N E S S Y E A R (Start Time: 25:32)

• 'A Modern Hymn For NYC' by Clem Leek from ...and darkness came (Start Time: 26:56)

• 'Articulate Silences Part 1' by Stars Of The Lid from And Their Refinement Of The Decline (Start Time: 29:31)

• 'It's A Beautiful Thing, The Destruction Of Words (Excerpt)' by Semblence from Quotes EP (Start Time: 33:57)

• 'Swamp' by Coppice Halifax from Inland By Night (Start Time: 34:45)

• 'Beneath The City Trees' by Rhian Sheehan from Seven Tales Of The North Wind (Start Time: 39:58)

• 'Daydream Sounds' by Articology from Music For Daydreamers (Start Time: 42:22)

• 'Living Through The End Of Time (Alafoss)' by Sigur Ros from () (Start Time: 45:20)

• 'Droplets' by Bubble from O (Start Time: 54:01)

• 'Titan' by Broken Harbour from Gramaphone Transmissions (Start Time: 55:05)

• 'Cloudscape Timelapse 04.06.15 (The Zone)' by An Imaginal Space from Cloudscape Timelapses - Volume 2 (Start Time: 58:40)

• 'It's Not Where You Go' by Kevin Kerwijmeren from Futuresequence 8 (Start Time: 60:40)

• 'Gates Of Heaven' by Paul Avgerinos from Bliss (Start Time: 64:35)

Welcome to another episode of Spaceman's Transmissions. As your host, I'm responsible for providing a very intensely tranquil journey to those places in your mind that wake your imaginative synapses and clear the fog. With this latest guest mix, I'm confident that we will accomplish this.

I have graciously received a session a (very long) while back from a DJ named Spinnet who hails from Greece. While I had many things to deal with this summer, I am finally able to get this mix out to the world, and extremely happy to do so. If you are craving deep space that nonetheless draws you into a universe of minimal soundscapes but still leave your harmonic indulgences satisfied, you've come to the right place. Spinnet is another crafty DJ that is adept at finding perfect balances between 'felt' pulses and tapestries of melodic flow. Listening to his session brings a sense of Steve Roach-ish vibe balanced with subtle Global Communication colors. To top it off, I'm really digging on his editing and shifting of mood color. This mix will serve not only as background music but equally as foreground. Some of the best mixes that I get have me pulling the headphones off as I think that something is going on outside, as if my ears have tricked my mind into diving almost too deep. That's the way I like it.

Spinnet has been toying with audio software and music synthesis since 2007 as both a solo venture and with like-minded friends. Several projects have taken form by his experimentation with various styles and moods of (mostly) electronic music over the years, and his solo project (SPINNET) is birthed from all that has inspired and moved him. Usually (but not always), this translates to atmospheric and dubby grooves that were influenced by breakbeat culture. FABRICS (a collaborative project), on the other hand, consists of darker, colder, and often experimental material that is influenced by industrial aesthetics and techno culture. ONE ARC DEGREE is almost the opposite; and emotive project that builds on the melodic expressions of chillout and trance origins. Lastly, his most recent collaborative project entitled SPACE SCAVENGERS is based on the theme of sci-fi and seeks to create a futuristic representation with dub elements. You could say that Spinnet's output is nearly staggering, and his love for all things musical is reflected in what he creates. Releases of these projects can be found on music labels such as V.I.M., Deep Garnet, Ultimae, Microcosmos, From A Tree, Audio Theory, Assembly Field, and soon on Iboga, Cold Tear Records, and Blue Tunes Records (and more!). 

I offer you Empty As Universe; the perfect vibe for space travelers and souls seeking mind expansion. A very beautiful mix from an amazingly accomplished individual. Thank, Spinnet, for allowing me to present your beautiful session with the world. 

Turn on, tune in, sleep (while traveling peacefully through space)...

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• 'Haiti' by Pan Sonic

• 'Parallel Suns' by Autechre

• 'Phenomenon' by Monolake

• 'Synergistic Perceptions' by Robert Rich & Brian Lustmord

• 'Urano' by Murcof

• 'Taku' by Monolake

• 'First' by Spyweirdos

• 'Infinite Shore' by Steve Roach

• 'Void Shuttle' by Fabrics

• 'The Machinery Of Night' by ASC

• 'In Spaces' by Halftribe

• 'A Day Apart' by Lusine Icl

• 'Currents Beneath The Shine' by Vir Unis

• 'The Pillar Of Winter' by Spinnet

It's not often (enough) that I get gifted with exclusive mixes that come from individual DJ's that seem to catch wind of Spaceman's Transmissions and honor this site by desiring to be a part of the ambient family. CHASING SLEEP (Scott Nyce) is actually one of those rare few, and I'm extremely blown away by the set that he sent in. I actually got my first full listen on a bike ride in July and actually got goosebumps about 6 miles into the ride (didn't realize that this was possible, given that it was close to 100 degrees outside). Now that's an indication of a killer set. While I'm not always about publishing beats (with the exception of a few that bring it in nicely, such as FACTION), Scott balances the beat with the beatless and his ability to glue his elements together create a gravity that is as intense as it is beautiful. He is able to still keep alternating profiles active: as a dance/bass music DJ (Headunit), one of more ambient/minimal/experimental structure (Chasing Sleep), and as Scott Nyce when DJ'ing sets. Such a mix like this can only come from a chameleon-like DJ that strives to be prolific in all things musical and whose accomplishments are monumental. That said, it is indeed Scott who manages to bring his depth of experience into presenting this unreal set of sounds to your ears. Here's what Scott had to say (I chose to do very little editing as his story is a fascinating read!): 

'As a DJ, I have been spinning Drum and Bass since 1997 and have been throwing parties since 1998. I have been actively supporting all sorts of musical events since around 1995. I've been experimenting in music production and engineering since around the early part of 2000. When I'm producing, I usually use different monikers. Headunit (which at one point was dance/bass music related), Chasing Sleep (for the ambient/minimal/experimental side of things), and Jump Static (strictly Drum And Bass material). When I'm out doing DJ sets, it's just Scott Nyce.  I suppose I've been heavily involved in all things "underground and obscure" since I was a young boy, especially when it came to music. Between the ages of 12 and 14, I was promoting for metal/death metal shows both local, and across the tri-state area. I think I discovered electronic music shortly before turning 15, and for the next 2 years I quietly jumped from party to party, "trainspotting" DJ's and observing rave culture, becoming more and more saturated in electronic music as each day passed. At the age of 16, I discovered the early sounds of breakbeat hardcore; the earliest form of Drum And Bass/Jungle. Even by then it had already evolved. At the age of 17, I decided to buy a pair of turntables to learn how to spin. It wasn't long after that I decided to start throwing my own local parties. I guess it wasn't more than a year and a half later that I started getting booked to spin drum and bass at shows all over the tri-state area and even Canada, opening and performing next to artists such as Ray Keith, Dj SS, Dieselboy, Storm(UK), among quite a few others I would've have never expected. In the early part of 2000, I bought a bit of studio gear and started to "dabble" everything from various genres dance music, to ambient and score work. As a DJ, it's been nice to have the privilege to meet so many different people and play events both big and small. Over the years I've done everything from house parties and rental halls, to beaches, parking garages and major music and arts festivals. Nowadays I think music is a lot more personal for me....but we'll see I guess. I mean outside of being a Dad, I really don't do anything else with my spare time for the most part.

The music I produce under the Chasing Sleep moniker started as a way for me to express certain personal struggles through music but without using conventional formulas or boundaries. Most of my ideas as Chasing Sleep come to me in the deep middle of the night, often while fading in and out of Hypnagogia. As difficult as it so often is for me to get a full night's sleep, I have come learn that ambient music can provide some of the best medicine for insomnia. I started listening to ambient/minimal/drone music at bedtime about 12 years ago, and I haven't went a single night without it since regardless of whether I sleep or not.. Even if I'm away from home, I find a way to make sure it's on. My young son has even become so accustomed to it in my home at bedtime that even he asks for certain pieces of music.'

• 'One Spark(Intro)' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 00:00)

• 'The Residual Echoes Of Misdirection' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 40:48)

• 'Across The Divide' by Beyond Sensory Experience  (Start Time: 05:57)

• 'Daphnis 26' by Biosphere (Start Time: 07:29)

• 'Endorphin' by Burial (Start Time: 11:24)

• 'Sheperdess' by Jukeen (Start Time: 13:03)

• ('FX' by Black Sabbath [Insert: 13:47 - 15:09])

• 'D.M. Treasures' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time: 19:16)

• 'Inner Sanctum' by Sabled Sun (Start Time: 20:54)

• 'Betrayal At Twilight' by Har & Altus (Start Time: 23:12)

• ('Deposits Vesen' by Elegi [Insert: 26:05 - 27:20])

• 'Synergistic Perceptions' by Robert Rich & Brian Lustmord (Start Time: 28:48)

• 'Return To Serenity' (Chasing Sleep 800x Edit) by Chasing Sleep vs Testament (Start Time 29:50)

• 'Abandoned' by Sabled Sun (Start Time 33:23)

• 'Mono Drone' by Primigenial Bug (Start Time: 37:10)

• 'I Cant Do This Alone' by Halftribe (Start Time: 39:00)

• '10,000 ft And A Watertower' by Darwin Raymond (Start Time: 40:31)

• 'As The Sun Begins to Awake' by Tonepoet (Start Time: 43:03)

• 'Harlen And The Radio' by Heidi Harris (Start Time: 46:05)

• '2nd Field' by Biosphere (Start Time 48:31)

• 'Bellero Shield' by Skincage (Start Time 50:31)

• 'Frivolous' by Chasing Sleep (Start Time 54:15)

• 'Telepath' by Boards Of Canada (Start Time: 57:13)

• 'Date Expired' by Sabled Sun (Start Time: 58:26)

• 'The Letter Back' by Donyeq (Start Time: 60:44)

• 'Inner Refuge (Chasing Sleep Remix)' by Conelrad (Start Time: 64:19)

• 'With A Whisper It's Gone' by Tonepoet (Start Time: 67:57)

• 'Japanese Morning' by Nirgoona Project (Start Time: 70:14)

• 'Error Method' by D-Fried (Start Time: 73:40)

• 'Waking Up To No One' by Geoff Gersh (Start Time: 76:32)

• 'Lead Lined' by Conelrad (Start Time: 79:42)

• 'First' by Clouds In My Home (Start Time: 82:04)

• 'Adaption' by Bloomer White (Start Time: 86:54)

• 'Memory Lane' by Rob Cosh (Start Time: 89:10)

• 'Moon' by Halo XVI (Start Time: 91:47)

• 'White Lightning' by The Higher Intelligence Agency & Biosphere (Start Time: 95:17)

• '263 Lata' by Mikrodepresja (Start Time: 99:26)

I have waited so very long to do a tribute to the one entity that I admire more than anything in the world: the ocean. I was born in a beach town, and have never stopped being in awe at the power, beauty, and intensity of the ocean. It can be soothing and tranquil entity just as easily as it can be a cold, dark killer. For this reason, the seas have a rightful warrant to our respect. With this mix, I was fortunate in a few ways to have found some truly great music and have so many textures that I believe encompass the scope of the ocean. The music here reflects everything that the ocean represents to me from still, deep colors to its turbulent and dark contrasts. First and foremost, though, I need to give a huge thanks to ADRIEN SIFRE ('Fotografik33' on Flickr) for graciously allowing me to use his photo 'Wharf Variation 6' for this episode. The photo was very inspirational in helping me to create the perfect vibe to accompany it. You can find more of his amazing photos HERE (http://www.fotografik33.com/). Thanks, Adrien!

Whoever (and wherever) you are out there, I hope that your journey with Spaceman's Transmissions is something that really put great things into perspective for you. I will continue to seek and create inspirational and uplifting vibes that speak to you. I hope to not only give you new music to check out, but also sit comfortably within your soul to light dark paths when you need it. Those are my updated terms and conditions (ha!). Thanks for tuning in when you can. Peace.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

TRACK LISTING

• 'Bound In Sea' by Lucy Claire from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 00:00)

• 'Surf Drone' by fydhws from Futuresequence 7 (Start Time: 02:07)

• 'All The Ships' by umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 06:26)

• 'Along The Shattered Water' by Har & Altus from Shadow District (Start Time: 11:28)

• 'Oceanize (Deeper)' by Numina from Evolving Visions (Start Time: 18:58)

• 'The More You Drink From The Well...The Higher The Waters Will Rise' by Hammock from ...And Darkness Came (Start Time: 24:39)

• 'Bon Voyage' by Vangelis from Oceanic (Start Time: 30:14)

• 'Echoes Of The Lost Sea' by Mike Van Portfleet from Beyond The Horizon Line (Start Time: 31:56)

• 'Growing Waterwings' by Oliveray from Erased Tapes Collection IV (Start Time: 34:48)

• 'Daniell In The Sea' by Jonsi & Alex from Riceboy Sleeps (Start Time: 38:43)

• 'Broken Harbors Part 1' by Stars Of The Lid from The Tired Sounds Of (Start Time: 44:01)

• 'Drift' by Hollan Holmes from A Distant Light (Start Time: 47:22)

• 'Swallowed By The Ocean' by The Picturesque Episodes from Hidden Vibes Volume 6 (Start Time: 54:14)

Now that we are fully into summer, I have regained my full momentum of enjoying the ride on Mother Earth's forgiving surface. I've made sure that the necessary pieces of my life's puzzle have been put together with precision (Tuned up the bike for amazing rides? Check. Bought new Frisbees? Check. Got supplies to fly kites with the kids and made sure the bubble machines had fresh batteries? Check and check.). Completing vitals tasks such as this allow me to get my head right with some great musical interludes.

I created the 3 prior mixes in the span of a few days in very early January, as I knew that the winter for me would be terrible. And it was. It was full of homework, and non-stop travel to the snowiest places in the US at the time (I was HERE during this time), and traveling through the mid-West during equally terrible weather for the entire month of March (spending my birthday on tour, bleh.). During that time, I didn't take in too much new music, but did release WE'VE COME UNDONE. This allowed me to take that money earned and buy new music off of Bandcamp which really got my mind in motion for new sounds. So I'm presenting a lot of new music bought there in this mix, and I hope that you like it. But enough about that.

While a simple mix from myself would seem sufficient, having the partnership with the humbling DJ SEROTON is one thing that pushes this mix far over the edge. I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to create 2 mixes with him (the other is DRIFTER VOL. 6). For this particular mix, I stirred up the first half of the set, and he countered my vision with an unparalleled mix of intensity, beauty, and authority. It's really nice to have someone enhance my intentions and gives a fresh vibe to the set. The unpredictability of the outcome is what provides inspiration smiles. Not only is DJ Seroton such a very cool guy and like-minded music aficionado, but his production standards of both his art and presentation are of the highest standards. I really felt that I should do my best so as to really raise the standard of what we both could offer our peace seeking listeners. I'm very confident that together we have woven the perfect texture of sound and color; using light as glue and sealing it all in a consumable format for your mind and ears.

My hope is that the music brings you a sense of solitude and elation. Feel free to use the music any time you need those sensations. Peace.

Turn on, tune in, sleep...

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“Stranger Air (Error #1) Repurpose” by Woob from Intervision (Start Time: 00:00)

“Öpik-Oort” by Umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 02:21)

“As I Awoke...” by Aural Method from When I Drifted I Heard A Faint Melody (Start Time: 4:41)

“Aperception III” by Pseudosphère from Aperception (Start Time: 6:00)

“Lighthouse” by The Monk By The Sea from Soundscapes (Start Time: 11:03)

“Awaiting Your Arrival” by Good Weather For An Airstrike from A Home For You (Start Time: 13:58)

“Surrender” by Ben Lovett from Sun Don't Shine Soundtrack (Start Time: 17:44)

“Within My Mind An Ocean Appears” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 20:28)

“Things Left Unsaid” by Tonepoet from Headspace (Start Time: 21:27)

“Sunshine Youth (Featuring Good Weather For An Airstrike)” by Umber from Sunshine Young (Start Time: 24:14)

“To Speak Of Solitude” by Brambles from Charcoal (Start Time: 28:24)

Part 2: DJ Seroton

“Anna On The Floor” by Aaron Zigman from My Sister's Keeper (Start Time: 31:04)

“Soothing Image 46” by Bing Satellites from Soothing Images 31-47 (Start Time: 31:32)

“Dark Clouds” by Bing Satellites from Twilight Sessions Volume Eight (Start Time: 34:09)

“Portals (Part II)” by Adham Shaikh & Tim Floyd from Drift (Start Time: 38:49)

"Reason of Senses” by Jonson from Mindlook (Start Time: 43:35)

“Seveen” by Otto A Totland from Pinô (Start Time: 49:05)

“I Will Surround You” by Stars Of The Lid from Avec Laudenum (Start Time: 50:09)

“The Brightest Lights in the Darkest Skies” by Ben Woods from Moments (Start Time: 52:15)