Ambient Discourses // conversations with musicians and composers

Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.14 A conversation with composer Tina Davidson, giving us a deeper dive into her new album "Barefoot", out July 16, 2024. It was a delightful conversation getting a deeper dive on all that inspired her compositions in Barefoot — a collaboration with the Jasper String Quartet and pianist Natalie Zhu. Plus we covered other topics like collaborating with the audience and the performance hall, the connection we feel with the music and the artist, and other stimulating topics of conversation. The Jasper String Quartet is: J. Freivogel, violin Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello Andrew Gonzalez, viola Karen Kim, violin Links: https://tinadavidson.com https://jasperstringquartet.com https://newfocusrecordings.com STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.12  A conversation with Alexander Holz of the electronic ambient project Oberlin. In addition to talking about his brand new releases “Von Wegen” — he shared about his ambient rig and preparing for concerts, his improv approach to composition, the necessity of lowering one’s ego, the balancing act of capitalism with music, and other interesting topics of conversation. It was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation and would have it all over again given the opportunity!  You can find Oberlin’s music out at https://oberlin.bandcamp.com.   ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES //  Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness.  STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠ https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.12 In this edition of Ambient Discourses, I had a thrilling conversation with ambient artist Ed Herbers, talking all about his new album "Upper Atmosphere", plus the skillful use of social media, the variety of compositional methods in ambient music, and many other interesting topics. Plus, we feature two tracks from his new album. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

CORRECTION: "2 Hours in Zadar" — the performer listed is incorrect and should be ECO|TONAL (Iva Casian Lakos and David Crowell). My sincere apologies for the incorrect text graphic on the video. Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.11 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a conversation with composer David Crowell and his brand-new six-song release, "Point / Cloud" out now on Better Company Records. We talk about the various motifs his album moves through, the nature of composing collaboratively, and a variety of other topics that I'm sure you'll find interesting. Plus, we take a listen to two of the tracks from his new release. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation.You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.10 A conversation with composer, percussionist, and experimental sound designer Chris P. Thompson ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.9 A conversation with experimental sound designer Annie Aries, who makes her debut on Everest Records with her innovative drone and sound-rich release "It's Not Quiet in the Void". You can find her debut album on music streaming services everywhere, and the swanky looking 12" pink vinyl over at https://anniearies.bandcamp.com. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

/// The audio has been fixed and this episode re-released. Enjoy and thank you for your patience! /// Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.8 A conversation with composer Tina Davidson on her latest collaboration with Philip Brunell and VocalEssence, her approach to collaborating with conductors, the ensemble, and the audience, plus her views on spirituality and how it has played an instrumental role in her compositions.Find more music and information about Tina Davidson at her website ⁠https://tinadavidson.com⁠. You can also find recordings of her compositions including "Hymn of the Universe" featuring VocalEssence on most streaming platforms. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly live streaming program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠⁠ STØLACE is the project of Michael Tangen, a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplined artist that creates original ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and other music that inspires mindfulness. STOLACE is also the producer of the weekly ambient music program on YouTube called The Relay Station, plus the host of Ambient Discourses, a long-form podcast that features composers and musicians from around the world, talking about the deeper side of creating music. CONNECT WITH STOLACE //⁠https://stolace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠⁠

In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a conversation with ambient artist Six Missing on the Nettwerk Music Group label. We talked all about ambient music, how meditation has played a roll in how we create and listen to music, validation as an artist, and more. You can hear more music from Six Missing at https://sixmissing.bandcamp.com as well as episode 5.3 of the STOLACE | Relay Station. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 2.6 / December 11, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I'm pausing the conversations to take stock, re-assess, and pivot — changing things up a bit based on some significant revelations and experiences I've had over the past few weeks in my meditation times. Join me as I talk about my experiences and tuning into your frequency as an artist in this episode of Ambient Discourses. ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

My guest on the program is Taylor Swindell of the ambient project Neighborhood Libraries. He and I had a splendid conversation, learning a bit about his background, his newly found connection to the Nettwerk Music Group label, how he’s evolved over the years, the subject of understanding flow state, his latest album “Postcards from the Backyard” and more. Grab your overdue books, let’s get to it with my conversation with Taylor Swindell of Neighborhood Libraries. LINKS & RESOURCES // “Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than master of one.” - circa 1390 Find Neighborhood Libaries on your favorite streaming service: https://neighborhoodlibraries.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/5eu335GvCPHQ1hTJiH0zJt https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/neighborhood-libraries/1524713703 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1It3ErAA5NNgVx9Yy1ARQA CHAPTERS // [0:01:25] Origin story [0:04:16] The Tourist Company, etc. [0:08:46] "Postcards from the Backyard" by Neighborhood Libraries from "Postcards from the Backyard" [0:13:24] Switching stylistic gears [0:18:12] The Nettwerk connection [0:25:30] "Spokane" (single) by The Tourist Company [0:29:45] Noting the impact of absolute freedom [0:31:44] Influences [0:34:19] Our evolution [0:36:04] Unpacking the flow state [0:41:47] "From Here All We Can See Are Clouds" by Neighborhood Libraries from"Golden Hours, Pt. 1" [0:46:48] “Postcards from the Backyard” [0:53:32] "Like We Were Dreaming All This Time, Pt. 2" from Neighborhood Libraries from "Postcards from the Backyard" [0:57:44] Upcoming projects [0:59:06] Advice for other musicians ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

My guest on the program operates under the moniker “AITIA” which is the Greek term for the word “cause”. AITIA is a brand new independent ambient musician that is off to a tremendous with their two companion albums “ENA”(éna) and “ANE” (ayn), both of which explore the concepts of the reversal of time —of which we’ll hear a few tracks later on in the program. Our conversation explored their two debut companion releases, some of AITIA’s sources of inspiration, straddling the world of art and capitalism, authenticity of intent, and more. LINKS & RESOURCES // Find AITIA on Bandcamp - https://aitiacollective.bandcamp.com CHAPTERS // [0:11:04] Origin story [0:05:03] Getting into ambient music [0:07:57] Motivations [0:14:00] "DNA Ladder to the Stars" by AITIA from "ANE" [0:18:50] Current musical exploration [0:21:00] AITIA's latest works: "ENA" and "ANE" [0:35:17] "Supersymmetry" by AITIA from "Ena" [0:42:29] Sources of inspiration [0:52:28] Can you produce music without ego? [0:57:14] "Negentropy" by AITIA from "ANE" [1:05:05] Straddling the worlds of art and capitalism [1:13:11] Upcoming projects [1:18:12] Authenticity of intent [1:20:55] "Positrons" by AITIA from "ENA" [1:29:02] Advice for musicians [1:41:45] Is it still art if it isn't heard? ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

My guest on the program is Brian Fechino — a prolific guitarist, ambient artist, producer and mixer from the Nashville area. He has numerous releases and collaborations on the Heart Dance label, has an extensive history in the music business, and as I’ve found over the course of our conversation, both wisdom and maturity that we all could learn and benefit from. Our conversation steered through a variety of topics, like stripping away the ego, branding for today’s artists, the power of gratitude and empathy, and a whole lot more. Plus we spent some time talking about his latest releases “Reflection Spaces” volumes one and two, some of the projects he’s presently involved in, and his connection to Heart Dance Records. LINKS & RESOURCES // Brian Fechino - https://brianfechino.bandcamp.com Heart Dance Records - https://heartdancerecords.com Cass Anawaty & Sonoran Mastering - https://www.sonoranmastering.com Find Brian’s “Music 4…” series - https://www.instagram.com/brianfechino and https://www.facebook.com/BrianFechinoMusic/ CHAPTERS // [0:01:28] Let’s just jump right in there [0:10:12] Stripping away the ego [0:14:23] “Guided Paths” by Brian Fechino from “Reflection Spaces, Volume 2” [0:22:10] Reflection Spaces [0:31:39] Influences and our originality [0:37:42] Is music something you do, who you are, or something entirely different? [0:43:52] "Sidra" by Brian Fechino from "Reflection Spaces, Volume One" [0:49:31] Escorting music into being [0:52:19] Heart Dance: connections with Sherry Finzer & Cass Anawaty [0:58:32] Upcoming music projects [1:01:34] Stay in yer brand, bruh [1:06:21] Age and presentation [1:08:49] "That's Right" by Brian Fechino from "Forward Moves" [1:13:35] Artist development & music saturation [1:18:13] Knowing what you can and cannot control [1:27:38] The power of gratitude and empathy [1:31:08] Balancing ego with your true identity [1:32:27] "Beyond the Peak" by Cass Anawaty and Brian Fechino from the "Deep Focus" album from Heart Dance Records [1:37:28] Curiosity: the antidote for fear [1:47:23] Nurturing inspiration vs experimentation [1:56:45] Parting thoughts: your guitar of choice ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

My guest on the program is Jorn Swart of the neoclassical project Doeke — spelt D O E K E — Doeke creates remarkably beautiful neoclassical piano compositions, has a delicate touch and sensibilities steeped in nostalgia and memory. Our conversation took us through splendid places, like the beauty found in small details, working within the flow state, learning to let go and balance the ego, and so many other fascinating topics. RESOURCES // Find Doeke on Bandcamp: https://jornswart.bandcamp.com Find more from Malnoia on Spotify and Apple Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PKnnviqV4J6kvg2XJ5lPN https://music.apple.com/us/artist/malnoia/1555114459 Piano String Theory: https://pianostringtheory.com Chord Progression Creator: https://pianostringtheory.com/chord-progression-creator/ Free Harmonization Quick Guide https://pianostringtheory.com/start-here/ CHAPTERS // [0:03:44] Origin story [0:06:05] Malnoia (jazz trio) [0:09:57] Moving towards neoclassical music [0:13:53] Piano String Theory [0:18:49] “First Ocean (feat. Benni von Gutzeit and Lucas Pino)” by Malnoia from the album “Hello Future” [0:24:07] Doeke & Bewondering EP [0:28:07] The beauty is in the details [0:33:19] The influence of nostalgia [0:38:31] The flow state [0:43:30] “Bergen (Mountains)” by Doeke from “Bewondering (EP)” [0:46:14] Learning to let go [0:51:32] The balancing act with the ego [0:56:13] “Arctic” by Doeke from “Bewondering (EP)” [0:59:04] The branding predicament for creators [1:06:09] Present day challenges [1:10:54] The human connection [1:21:30] “Kosmos (Cosmos)” by Doeke from “Kosmos (Cosmos)” [1:24:37] Advice for artists // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ // CONNECT WITH STOLACE //https://stolace.comhttps://youtube.com/stolace⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Ambient Discourses, episode 2.1 Interview with Greg Webster of Sonaura My guest on the program is Greg from the ambient project Sonaura, and it was a memorable one that wove through fascinating topics. We explored the nostalgia of tape loops, talked about his latest album Noumena, waded in the pools of existentialism and other golden conversational nuggets for the contemplative artist. Sonaura on Bandcamp: https://sonaura.bandcamp.com [0:03:15] Origin story [0:11:34] The nostalgia of tape loops [0:17:22] “Flaking Data” by Sonaura from “Noumena” [0:19:28] The tactile art of music [0:27:10] Noumena: the latest album from Sonaura [0:31:00] “Perceptual Daylight” by Sonaura from “Noumena” [0:36:48] Perception & objective reality [0:41:21] The importance of context [0:44:19] Upcoming projects [0:52:43] “Building a Lake” by Sonaura from “Strays (B)” [0:57:12] Ambient music is the rebellion [1:03:01] Slowing down [1:12:11] “Forgotten Light / Data Haven” by Sonaura from “Strays (C)” [1:17:55] Advice for musicians // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ // CONNECT WITH STOLACE //https://stolace.comhttps://youtube.com/stolace⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 022 / September 24, 2023 My guest on the program is Sherry Finzer — a flutist from Phoenix, Arizona in the United States and the driving force behind Heart Dance Records and Higher Level Media. Our conversation was simply sublime — we talked about creating space for the listener, her work with the Insight Timer meditation app, her new album The Gratitude Project, and much more. Sherry was also our feature artist on The STOLACE RELAY STATION, episode 3.47. Find the episode on YouTube and at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/47/ Resources & Links Sherry Finzer’s website - https://sherryfinzer.com Sherry’s music - https://sherryfinzer.bandcamp.com Heart Dance Records - https://heartdancerecords.com Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com [0:02:22] Origin story [0:11:37] From Classical to New Age originals [0:12:10] “Obsidian Shadows” by Sherry Finzer from “Synesthesia” [0:15:59] Collaborations [0:23:53] Creating space for the listener [0:28:34] Insight Timer and healing resonance [0:36:52] “Airglow” by Sherry Finzer & Elise from “Phenomena” [0:41:16] The emotional and analytical spaces [0:45:57] Overcoming mental blocks [0:49:06] Meditiation for improved listening [0:55:49] “Undercurrent” by Sherry Finzer from “The Gratitude Project” [1:02:08] Using your own music for healing [1:06:28] The Gratitude Project [1:16:20] “Finding Purpose” by Sherry Finzer from “The Gratitude Project” [1:20:55] Involving the audience in your performance [1:25:43] Advice for artists // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 021 / September 20, 2023 My guest on the program is Tim Allen of the Australian ambient and electronic project Spectrical. Spectrical has three releases on Bandcamp that capture his exploration of sound design, creating interesting soundscapes for the listener to dive into. My conversation with Tim carried us through topics like the musicality in electrical signals, the relationship between our music and our identity, his new record label Perceptual Tapes, and other topics that I think you’ll find interesting. You can also hear Spectrical on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.46. Find more at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/46/ Find Spectrical on Bandcamp — https://spectrical.bandcamp.com/ [0:01:17] Origin story [0:05:52] Finding musicality in the non-musical — Emergent Forms [0:09:58] Electrical signals as music [0:11:59] Fleeting Visions Into Sleep — melodic ambient [0:14:11] Music creation as therapy [0:18:16] “Emergent Forms IV” by Spectrical from “Emergent Forms” [0:28:36] Inspiring artists [0:33:04] The creative process [0:37:44] “Adrift” by Spectrical from “Fleeting visions into sleep” [0:46:12] Personal influences [0:47:42] The role of emotions in making music [0:51:45] Guiding the process [0:53:06] Overcoming creative blocks [1:01:00] “Emergent Forms II” by Spectrical from “Emergent Forms” [1:13:27] The relationship between our music and our identity [1:26:16] “Illucid” by Spectrical from “Fleeting visions into sleep” [1:29:52] Perceptual Tapes [1:31:45] Nostalgic mediums: cassettes, 8 track, and vinyl [1:37:13] Advice for other artists // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 020 / September 17, 2023 In this episode, my guests on the program are a trio from Italy that goes by the name PCM — Francesco Perry, Matteo Cantaluppi, and Matteo Milea. I really enjoyed this conversation, with these three electronic artists that have been collaborating and creating music together under the n5md record label. Our conversation steered through what collaboration looks like for them, some wisdom and insight for the solitary artist, our connectedness, and other intersting topics. You can also hear PCM on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.46. Find more info at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/46/. [0:03:38] origin story [0:09:24] They say you want an evolution… (origin story cont’d) [0:19:56] Challenges in collaboration [0:23:30] “Dreamland” by PCM from “Dreamland” [0:28:10] Exploring our connectedness [0:37:49] PCM’s unique collaborative makeup [0:45:57] “Awakened” by PCM from “Dreamland” [0:49:34] Wisdom and insight for the solitary artist [0:55:16] We’re jazzing! [1:04:04] Overcoming mental blocks [1:07:00] “Astral Walk” by PCM from “Dreamland” [1:11:43] The live experience [1:17:19] What makes ambient music memorable? [1:29:29] “R.E.M Phase” by PCM from “Dreamland” [1:33:21] Advice for aspiring musicians and artists // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE //https://stolace.comhttps://youtube.com/stolace⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 019 / September 13, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we dive in deep with the dynamic Italian ambient duo that is ILUITEQ. My conversation with Sergio and Andrea took us through numerous topics of interest including the challenges of collaboration, what shapes us and our expressions, maximizing our creative output, and more. You can also hear ILUITEQ featured on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.45. Find more information about this episode at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/45/. Resources & Related Links: Cormac McCarthy (author) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormac_McCarthy “The Road” (book) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road [0:02:05] Origin story [0:08:46] Traversing The Road [0:11:13] The n5md connection [0:14:34] “The Passage” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections from the Road” [0:19:34] Collaboration challenges [0:25:40] Melodic ambient [0:32:00] Other sources of inspiration [0:36:42] “In Danger” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections from the Road” [0:42:13] What shapes us [0:46:28] The creativity continuum [0:53:23] Limits and parameters for maximum creativity [0:59:08] “Before and After” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections Revisited” [1:04:34] Musical influences [1:10:26] Timelessness and electronic music [1:15:11] “Long Way, New Home (Miktek remix)” by ILUITEQ from “Reflections Revisited” [1:21:55] Instrumental lessons learned [1:27:22] Advice for aspiring artists // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.comhttps://youtube.com/stolace⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 018 / September 10, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we become acquainted with ambient electronic artist Jack Dolan of Staeppanwulf from the United Kingdom. We touched on his concept of literary isolationism and how it informs his music, plus peeking behind the curtains towards the eternal source of inspiration, and a variety of philosophical concepts like the unity of opposites, Stoicism, Taoism, and others to name a few. If you’re not well-versed in philosophy, don’t worry… allow us to assuage your inhabitions with links and resources to what we talk about in the show notes. You can also catch Staeppanwulf on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.45 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/45/ Chapters: [0:02:31] Origin story [0:07:46] Literary Isolationism [0:12:08] The Eternal musical source cannot be named [0:17:13] “On a Different Cloud” by Staeppanwulf from “Polaris, Vol 3: Live Atmospheres & Soundscapes” [0:26:37] Creating for others and for self — community and isolationism [0:35:39] Peeking behind the curtain [0:40:23] The unity of opposites (Apollonian - reason, Dionysian - chaos) [0:45:14] “Alpha-WAV” by Staeppanwulf from “Generator” [0:52:28] Stoicism: a great introduction to good living [0:56:30] Where do we go from here, and how? [1:08:16] “Hermetic Song” by Staeppanwulf from “Filosofia (EP)” [1:11:45] Balancing the ego [1:22:18] “Crafting the Machine” by Staeppanwulf from “Generator” [1:27:10] The duality of life Resources & Related Links: Heraclitus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclitus Schopenhauer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Schopenhauer Friedrich Nietzche - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Friedrich_Nietzsche Immanual Kant (Kantianism) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantianism Perennialism (philosophy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_philosophy Idealism (philosophy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idealism George Berkeley (philosopher) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Berkeley Subjective Idealism (philosophy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective_idealism Unity of Opposites (philosophy) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unity_of_opposites Apollonian vs Dionysian (philosophy) - https://en.wikipedia.org//wiki/Apollonian_and_Dionysian // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE // https://stolace.com⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/stolace ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/stolace⁠

Episode 017 / September 8, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we meet British singer-songwriter, turned ambient musician, Will Samson, who absolutely won me over with his minimalist composotion "And Yet" from his 2023 release "Harp Swells", now available everywhere. Our conversation steered through his background, the sorts of things that inspire him and have helped shape him, how "And Yet" was conceived, the balance of expressing yourself with writing for the listener, and other interesting topics. You can also hear Will Samson on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.43, at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/43/. [0:02:00] Origin story [0:08:06] Picking up momentum [0:12:02] Keep going! [0:14:18] “Beatrij’s Theremin” by Will Samson from “Harp Swells” [0:21:32] And yet… [0:27:32] The role his music plays [0:32:09] “And Yet” by Will Samson from “Harp Swells” [0:35:23] Deep impact [0:42:20] Shaping culture [0:49:44] “Oceans are Wilder” by Will Samson from “Balance” [0:53:27] Influential albums and bands [0:58:20] Looking forward to the album [1:00:47] Balancing self expression and writing for the listener [1:05:41] “Arpy” by Will Samson from “Active Imagination” [1:11:44] The way of water [1:19:09] Advice for other musicians // ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from around the world. Discover new signed and independent artists from nearly every corner of the globe, unwind with the Relay Station at work or at home, and hear from the artists themselves what inspires them, how their latest releases evolved, and other deep topics of conversation. You can find every episode of The STOLACE | RELAY STATION at ⁠https://stolace.com/relay-station/⁠ The STOLACE | RELAY STATION is available on YouTube and the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) platform. // CONNECT WITH STOLACE // ⁠https://stolace.com⁠ ⁠https://youtube.com/stolace⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/stolacemusic⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/stolace⁠