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Winter Solstice 7
Dec 21, 2025 · original
For the 7th year, the Dutch radio station Concertzender schedules an 8-hour ambient all-nighter on the night of the Winter Solstice (December 21, 2025). Compiled by four radio producers – Roel Janssen, Harrold Roeland, Bob Rusche, and myself – each of us presenting a two-hour selection. My contribution is closing the night, between 5am and 7 am. I’m not sure how many listeners will make it to the last part of the eight hours. That’s the reason I also post my contribution here as part of the Ambientblog Mix series. This mix is NOT intended to help you sleep! On the contrary, I hope it’ll help you stay awake for a bit, or maybe induce some interesting hallucinating moments in your half-sleep. A two-hour trip through many different soundscapes: sometimes comforting, sometimes nót so comforting, and sometimes confusing. For a more detailed tracklisting and a download option, visit ambientblo
Opus
Apr 2, 2025 · original
After publishing many ambient mix-collages (87 and counting!), I decided to challenge myself. What if I combined ambient soundscapes and classical music? Would that work out? This proved to be more difficult than I expected. It proved to be much easier to combine abstract atmospheric music than ambient music with 'program music' like classical. It proved even more difficult when choosing from 'classical classical' music such as baroque music, polyphonic choir music, or music from the absolute giants (Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc.). Maybe because I definitely wanted to retain an introspective atmosphere, but also include some 'tension - release dynamics' to avoid the mix becoming too 'easy listening'.With only two exceptions, the 'classical' fragments come from contemporary composers. Also, this mix features fewer layers playing simultaneously (compared to my previous mixes). In that resp
Winter Solstice 6
Dec 22, 2024 · original
The Winter Solstice Ambient Night on Concertzender Nederland has become a yearly tradition: this is the sixth edition already of the 8-hour ambient music night presented by four of their radio show hosts. Like in all previous editions, I'm honored to close the night with a two-hour collage. My contribution is presented here, but for those interested, the complete night will remain available on demand from the Concertzender Nederland website. Other than you might expect, this mix is not intended to make you sleep. On the contrary, the challenge is to keep you awake in these last two hours of this ambient music night. Which will probably be quite hard if you're listening in real time. As usual, only very few tracks are played in full here. Most are fragments, sometimes samples, taken from much longer pieces (which you can check out using the list below). This time, the overall key of this
Winter Solstice 5
Dec 22, 2023 · original
My 2-hour contribution to the fifth edition of the 8-hour Winter Solstice broadcast on Concertzender Nederland. For this fifth Winter Solstice mix, I chose fragments (most of them heavily edited) that are all more or less in the same key. In the first hour all tracks are in B-minor, in the second hour the tracks are in F-minor (first half) and A-minor (closing half). These chords define the overall atmosphere: from 'solitary, melancholic' to 'obscure, funereal', and finally 'tender, soothing'. At least, that's what the theory says. In the end, it's the listener that associates his emotions with the soundscapes. But one thing is clear: these two hours definitely fit the darkest and longest of nights. For a detailed tracklisting and more info (including a surround version), visit: https://www.ambientblog.net/?p=30221
In Praise of the Saddest Chord
May 17, 2023 · original
Could this be ‘the saddest mix of all time’? I don’t think so myself, I would rather call it melancholic – in a pleasant way. But it’s a fact that all of these tracks are in D minor (Dm), which is said to be ‘the saddest chord’: “The D minor chord (often written as Dm) is a chord that evokes a sense of melancholy and contemplation on the negative side of situations. Like many other minor chords, Dm can create a heavy, serious atmosphere — and sometimes even creates an almost otherworldly sense of drama.” For a detailed tracklisting and more info (including a surround version), visit: https://www.ambientblog.net/?p=28862
Winter Solstice 4: “In C”
Dec 25, 2022 · original
This is my contribution to the fourth ambient night on Concertzender Nederland , which is traditionally scheduled on or around midwinter solstice. It was broadcast from 5:00-7:00 AM on December 25, and closed the 8-hour night. As in all of my (Ambientblog) mixes, Winter Solstice 4 is a collage created from (short) fragments - hence the extended tracklist below. This time, I used a different method of selecting tracks: I chose only tracks in the key of C. (Or, to be honest: the tracks that my software told me were in C - I have no absolute hearing). It's quite a hallucinating two-hour trip to dive deep into. I hope you enjoy listening! And of course: feedback is always appreciated. For a detailed track listing, visit https://www.ambientblog.net/2022-12/winter-solstice-4-in-c-mix/
Cloudwatching
Oct 30, 2022 · original
Most (if not all) previous Ambientblog mixes always had some dark moments in them, they are never 'just' relaxing. You can only feel release if you also felt tension . This time, I wanted to avoid the darkness and create a 'lighter mood mix'. Not of the 'Ibiza Chillout Lounge' kind, but one that can be played in the background and is still exciting enough to listen to. I hope I succeeded, but of course, you're the one to decide about that!With two hours, Cloudwatching is longer than usual. Only a few tracks are included in their full length, but most are heavily edited or even just short fragments. Also, they are often overlayed, so you'll hear the music in a different context. The extensive playlist below may help you track down the original in their full-length versions. I really hope you'll enjoy watching these -imaginary- clouds! For a detailed tracklisting, visit https://www.ambient
Time To Listen
Jul 24, 2022 · original
Apart from its opening sample - 'It is time to stop seeing. It is time to stop speaking. It is time to listen', from David Cronenberg's Crimes Of the Future - this mix has no central theme or story. It's up to you, the listener to take the time to listen and go with the flow. Let your fantasy tell you the story. And, after you did, I'd love to hear what you heard. Tracklist Start time Sample Length Artist - TitleAlbum - Year - Label 00:00 01:12 David Cronenberg - Time To Listen (Sample) Crimes Of The Future, 2022 00:04 03:35 Dronny Darko & Protou - Sin Eater Liberty: Compilation Of Experimental Music From Ukraine, 2022, Flaming Pines 02:28 02:42 William St. Hugh - Voice Of The Dolphins Dominion, 2022, self-released 04:31 02:16 Tapani Rinne & Teho Majamaki - Lucid Dream On The Border, 2022, Signature Dark 06:13 02:36 Ivan Cebrian & Victor Cerdan- Enemigo Intimo Inside // Outside, 2022, Oi
Winter Solstice 3
Dec 21, 2021 · original
This mix is created for radio broadcast between 5-7 am, but it is not intended to induce sleep: it is way too 'active' for that. I created this with the intention to manipulate your dreams when you're asleep or half-awake at the time of the broadcast. In that case, it shouldn't be played too loud or you'll probably not be able to sleep at all. When listening on-demand, at different times, sleep is not an issue. Just enjoy the ride and let the sequence guide you. But be sure to sit back, relax, and forget about time. Winter Solstice 3 is created from bits, pieces, samples, and short fragments of music that deserve to be explored in its full original form; only very few tracks are represented in their full original length. note: first time is start time, second time is fragment length Part 1: 05:00 - 06:00 00:00 06:40 Loren Nerell - Last Gamelan The Gong Prophet, 2021, Soundquest Music 05:
Ambient Daydream
Sep 23, 2021 · original
Just imagine yourself sitting in a local bar at the end of the day. A bit tired, your head full of thoughts. The murmuration of the people around you slowly gets blurry as you drift off. Your thoughts begin to wander, memories are mixed with fantasies and places you never even visited. Until now. Ambient Daydream tells a story created with myNoise.net generators. I hope that it serves as an introduction to the site itself: because the réal power of myNoise is that you can adjust it to what works best for you. More details, download and surround version here: https://www.ambientblog.net/?p=24800 List of Generators used Start Time (Sample Length) – Generator Name 00:00 (04:14) Local Bar 00:38 (03:46) Healing Trees (Binaural (strong)) 02:03 (04:59) Singing Bowls 02:39 (05:00) Pebble Beach 04:54 (05:00) Anamnesis 06:39 (03:50) Rainforest 08:06 (02:54) Summer Night Thunder 09:16 (03:28) Summe
SoundWave
Apr 4, 2021 · original
This mix is simply named after the podcast itself: SoundWave . It is a happy coincidence that it literally starts with 'waves' - sonically manipulated by Jos Smolders - and ends with the same waves morphing into the sound of a cheering crowd. Different kinds of soundwaves are all around us, every moment. Sometimes we're aware, most of the time we are not. This mix (hopefully) shows that it can be rewarding to take a moment's rest to really listen and let the sounds affect you. Thanks to Joseph Aleo for inviting me!More details, download and surround version here: https://www.ambientblog.net/2021-04/soundwave-mix/ Tracklist: Start time Sample length Artist – Title Album Title, Year, Label 00:00 02:41 Jos Smolders - Plate 7 Submerge - Emerge, 2021, Crónica 00:45 02:06 Mia Zabelka & IcosTech - The Final Stop Aftershock, 2021, Subcontinental Records 02:18 02:47 Robert Scott Thompson - Still
Winter Solstice 2
Dec 20, 2020 · original
Music For Long Winter Nights This is my 2-hour contribution to the (7-hour) ambient music night on Concertzender Nederland radio, which was broadcast in the December 19-20 night. When compiling this set, I tried to keep in mind that this was intended to be listened to in the deepest and darkest of the night. But it is not a 'sleep set', due to the variety of moods and atmospheres. It's a celebration of the dark of night that can be enjoyed at any time - every time you're in the mood for a moment (or 2 hours) of unhurried immersiveness. PART 1: 05:00-06:00 : "EVER FALLING DOWN" ( Note: first time is start time, second time is fragment length) 00:00 4:54 Dr. Jeffrey Thompson - Rings Of Uranus NASA Voyager I & II Space Probe Recordings, 1992, Brain/Mind Research 02:54 2:28 Geneva Skeen - The Double Bind Double Bind, 2020, Room40 04:44 3:27 Hannes Kretzer - Juno Had A Sad Dream Ambient Layer
Upon Departure
Oct 29, 2020 · original
When I first heard Christine Ott's Comma , I felt that this piece should be the starting point of a new mix. In the end, it became the final piece of the same mix - somewhat a movie's intro and end credits.I did not start this mix with a specific theme in mind. Its title only occurred to me after it was completed because it reflected its mood: a somewhat melancholy journey that fits the end of this remarkable year. Tracklist: Start time Sample length Artist - Title Album Title, Year, Label 00:00 04:00 Christine Ott - Comma Chimères (Pour Ondes Martenots), 2020, Nahal Recordings 04:00 01:58 Snowdrops - Comma Variation 1 Volutes, 2020, Injazero Records 05:38 02:17 Innesti - Ideas Not Considered Apperception, 2020, Self-Released 06:38 02:39 Andreas Söderström - Alderns Tröst Nattmusik, 2020, Floraochfauna.org 08:05 03:50 Elijah Knutsen - Atago Altitude Park Blue Sun Daydream, 2020, Memory C
Fragmented Dialogue
Jul 28, 2020 · original
I'm very honoured to present this collaboration mix with Dave Michuda from Low Light Mixes , who has been a source of inspiration from the very beginning of Ambientblog.net. When we talked (or rather: mailed, since Wisconsin and Holland are not exactly near) about creating a mix together, we chose not to go for a 'simple' back-to-back exchange but gave ourselves an objective without knowing where this would lead to: 5 minutes each turn. Start with a 5minute track, increase the sample count each turn (next turn 2, next turn 3, next turn 4…) until we reach 60 minutes… (last 5 minutes contain 6 samples each turn). See what happens. Tracklist (A)00:00 Yair Elazar Glotman & Mats Erlandsson - Procession Emanate - 2020 (L)05:00 William Ryan Fritch - Dream Glitch-Fugue State-Broken Barriers The Letdown - 2020 (A)09:45 Apparat - Suicide Soundtracks: Stay Still, 2020 11:18 Biosphere - You Want To
Lockdown
Apr 5, 2020 · original
If you listen back, most of my mixes have a rather dark edge to them. There's always a lot of 'tension/release' - but in this case, it seems there's a bit more 'tension' than 'release'. Sign of the times, probably…I tried to find another name (and image) for this mix, but it seems that only one title remained appropriate at this time.I'm very proud that this mix is also published on Dave Michuda's great Low Light Mixes blog. Tracklist: Start time Sample length Artist - Title Album Title, Year, Label 00:00 03:23 Fovea Hex - Is Is Lanza Light & Given (Steven Wilson Remixes), 2019, Die Stadt/Janet Records 01:25 04:35 Maggi Payne - Fluid Dynamics Arctic Winds, 2020, Aguirre Records 02:03 01:45 Pat Keista - Doppler Still Of The Void, 2020, self-released 04:17 01:47 Dave Phillips - Phytognosophysiology Post Homo Sapiens, 2020, Attenuation Circuit 05:10 02:45 Jóhann Jóhannsson & Yair Elazar Glo
Winter Solstice
Dec 22, 2019 · original
A two-hour mix for the longest night: Winter Solstice. To be played (and hopefully enjoyed) in the deepest darkness. "Dream All The Dark Away" ... --- originally published on Ambientblog --- December 21 is the longest night in the Northern hemisphere. It marks the start of Winter (even though it is also called "Midwinter"), but gradually the nights will slowly get shorter as to indicate spring will be coming, eventually. For the 2019 Winter Solstice , Dutch Radio station Concertzender Nederland programmed an 8-hour ambient music special from 23:00 until 07:00 (11pm to 7am). That's a good night's sleep for most people! My contribution was scheduled to close the night: from 05:00 to 07:00 (5am to 7am). For the context of this ambient night, I created a mix that is somewhat different from most Ambientblog.net mixes - after all, this was intended to be broadcast in the deepest hours of the d
Radical Candor
Jul 2, 2019 · original
The mix title, Radical Candor, comes from the (management) philosophy that argues that feedback (on behaviour) is most effective if it is 'challenging' but at the same time shows that you 'care'. I felt there was a resemblance: the mix is 'caring' at times but can also be quite 'challenging' to the listener. At least, that was my intention. Now you decide. --- originally published on Ambientblog --- A word of warning first. This is not an ambient mix intended to relax or create a calm atmosphere. Also, it is not a showcase with full album tracks. It is a 'create-your-own-movie' soundtrack with some rather intense climaxes.And 42 track fragments in less than one hour - almost none of those in full length: all tracks are cut-up, fragmented, edited, layered and re-assembled (but never altered sonically) - like creating a collage from torn pictures. This also means that none of the parts rep
Delusional
Jan 6, 2019 · original
"For me, personally, a mix has the most impact when it feels like I'm watching a movie. With ups, downs, some drama, sentiment, moment of joy, climax and anticlimax. And yes: tension and release." --- originally published on Ambientblog --- When I started working on this mix, its working title was Wonderlust, simply because I liked that word: a variation on wanderlust ('a desire to travel') which the Urban Dictionary describes as 'the desire to be in a constant state of wonder' .But as the mix progressed, the title didn't fit very well. There were too many dark and unsettling moments... moment that may evoke their own 'state of wonder' but of a completely different kind. The Questions in Anja Garbarek 's track are crucial to this mix and gave it its title: a few simple questions to diagnose severe psychotic disorders, a delusional state of mind. There may be quite a few of these delusion
James & Anne
Sep 18, 2018 · original
Headphone Commute, Ambientblog and Slowcraft Records are proud to present a unique mix by a colleague and partner in crime, Peter van Cooten, of beautiful works from a beautiful couple: James Murray and Anne Garner --- originally published on Ambientblog --- The inspiration for this mix came after attending separate performances of James Murray and Anne Garner . The music they perform is quite different: James exploring various kinds of abstract experimental electronic soundscapes, Anne performing her poetic emotional songs blending jazz, alternative pop, folk, spectral lullabies and tender neo-classical arrangements.As different as their output may be, it still fits together very well - which is no real surprise knowing that Anne & James are a couple living together, and James produces and contributes towards Anne's music.I wanted to find out how it would work out when mixing some track
No Stars
Mar 20, 2018 · original
"Follow me into a movie that you might want to see sometime... a movie that's happening in the back of your own head..." And remember: "use your ears, not your prejudices"... --- originally published on Ambientblog --- Playlist: (first time is the start time, time in brackets is the sample length) 00:00 (01:33) Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet - Dreams Landfall, 2018, Nonesuch 7559-79338-9 01:21 (01:10) Tomoko Sauvage - Clepsydra Musique Hydromantique, 2017, Shelter Press SP087 01:25 (01:36) Christina Vantzou & John Also Bennett - Alfred Hitchcock Haze Zin Taylor's Thought Of A Dot As It Travels The Surface, 2018, Shelter Press SP092 02:38 (01:14) Scott Worthington - Interlude Orbit, 2018, 2018, IIKKI IIKKI005 03:17 (01:34) Anne Garner - Brink The Last Sense To Leave Us (A Tribute To Pauline Oliveiros), 2017, Rural Colours RC80 04:23 (06:47) Swoop And Cross - St. No Stories Of Disintegra

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