Tag: post rock

SOUNDWAVE : 157 : zakè

Today’s guest deejay is Zach Frizzell, AKA zakè.

I was introduced to zakè's captivating music by the talented Luke Entelis (listen to Luke’s mix four Soundwave here), and I'm excited to share his unique sonic tapestries with you.

Zach is the stateside label boss of the Past Inside the Present record label. Zach is also a multi-talented musician, composer, and sound artist. With a deep passion for exploring the intersection of sound and emotion, zakè weaves intricate sonic landscapes that transport listeners to ethereal realms. His musical journey began at a young age, as he discovered his love for experimenting with various instruments and sound manipulation techniques.

 

Zach Frizzell, AKA zakè
Zach Frizzell, AKA zakè

The songs in this collection share a common thread of introspection, contemplation, and a sense of profound emotional depth. Each composition invites the listener into a world of deep reflection, where silence and subtle nuances create powerful moments of introspection. Zach’s mix has been my companion during grey mornings. With my cup of coffee in hand, his music eases me into my work day, infusing even the most mundane tasks with intrigue.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Tim Dwyer.

See you then.

  1. T.R. Jordan “Unsaid”
  2. Pausal “Truth Symbol – False Idolatry”
  3. Dustin O’Halloran “Quartet N.2”
  4. Arvo Pärt “Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten”
  5. Eluvium “Indoor Swimming at the Space Station”
  6. willamette “Buried Presidents”
  7. William Basinski “Melancholia II”
  8. Rafael Anton Irisarri “Watching As She Reels”
  9. Stars of the Lid “Even If You're Never Awake”

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SOUNDWAVE : 150 : EXCURSIONS IN AMBIENCE RETROSPECTIVE

Welcome to Soundwave, where we dive deep into the experimental, electronic, and ambient soundscape.

Today’s episode takes us on a nostalgic journey with a retrospective mix of the groundbreaking Excursions in Ambience compilation series. These albums played a pivotal role in shaping the ambient music genre. From the first volume in 1993 to the final fourth installment in 1996, the Excursions in Ambience series explored the intersection of dance music and ambient sounds, capturing the essence of a musical movement that continues to influence artists today.

As a former deejay at WMFO 91.5 FM, these albums were a constant presence in my playlists, providing the perfect soundtrack to my late-night walks home after spinning records at the radio station.

We dedicate this week’s show to the memory of Michael Kandel, who made several appearances on the Excursions in Ambience series and passed away in 2015.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Hekla.

  1. Tranquility Bass “Mya Yadana”
  2. Ultramarine ”Saratoga (Upstate Mix)”
  3. Psychedelic Research Lab “Tarenah”
  4. Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia “Obsidian (Deconstructure Edit)”
  5. Sub Sub “Past”
  6. W.F.O. “No-One In The World [Edit]”
  7. Schizo Phrenia “Schizophrenia”
  8. The Locust “Prospero”
  9. Material ”Mantra (Praying Mantra Mix Edit)”
  10. Seefeel “Charlotte's Mouth (Avant Garde Mix)”
  11. Spectrum “Pulse Drone (Neon Sigh)”
  12. Air “Trip #2”
  13. Divination “Ancient Evenings (Najm-Al-Din)”
  14. The Future Sound Of London “Deep Into Your Subconcious I Slide”
  15. Steve Fisk “Express God”
  16. Mike Kandel “Slow Boat To China”
  17. Aphex Twin “#19”
  18. Freezer “Pressure Zone (Measured At 2 Atmospheres)”
  19. Far Out Son Of Lung “Cow”
  20. Labradford, Jim O'Rourke “The Church Song”
  21. Single Cell Orchestra “Drifting In Wire”
  22. NODE “Swamp”

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SOUNDWAVE : 126 : MIKE CADOO

Today’s guest deejay is Mike Cadoo, the founder of n5MD, a much loved and respected independent record label based out of Oakland, California. n5MD focuses on ambient, modern composition, post-rock, and experimental electronic music.

As a long-time fan of n5MD, I showcased Mike’s label on solipsistic NATION, my electronic music show, years ago. Mike guest deejayed on Soundwave in 2021 and returns today with a much-needed mix for me.

I can’t go into the details, but last week I nearly died. You’d never know it by looking at me. Physically I’m fine. But I’m shaken. I find that I quickly get emotional about things. Sometimes I have a profound respect for life, all lives. Sometimes I’m filled with existential despair. I’m told this will pass in a few months. In the meantime, I’m having these overwhelming experiences.

Mike doesn’t know this, but his mix helped get me through the week.

Mike has some words about today’s mix below.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Giulio Aldinucci.

See you then.

My song, “Sunrise at Ironhorse Trail,” included in today’s mix, is from a release that I will be releasing on my personal Bandcamp page on World Alzheimer’s Day. My father passed this January in what can best be described as complications due to mixed dementia. All proceeds will be donated to Hope Hospice, which was very integral in the comfort of my father in the last days of his life, as well as, and maybe even more importantly, my mother’s grief counseling after his passing.

  1. Jon Hopkins & 7RAYS “Ascending, Dawn Sky”
  2. Billow Observatory “Wash Away The Dust”
  3. awakened souls “No Other Place”
  4. Jason van Wyk “Surface Drones”
  5. OKADA “Annihilation”
  6. KMRU “Und”
  7. Mike Cadoo “Sunrise at Ironhorse Trail”
  8. Chris Child & Micah Frank “VarnAw”
  9. SVLBRD “The Vault”
  10. Haunted Ghost “Lost Footage”
  11. Gridlock “Under [Beat Mix] (unreleased)”
  12. Rinnovare feat. Benoit Pioulard “The Be in the Grey is Okay”
  13. Ex Confusion “When I Think of You”
  14. Brambles “Such Owls As You”
  15. Last Days “All the Lighthouses”
  16. Jan Wagner “Kapitel 28”

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SOUNDWAVE : 58 : COSMIC CHAMBO

Today’s guest deejay is Daniel Chamberlin.

Daniel and I met on Twitter over our shared appreciation of Paleowolf (listen to the Paleowolf mix on Soundwave here). I learned he is the host of Inter-Dimensional Music, a syndicated weekly community radio broadcast of “heavy mellow, kosmische slop, and void contemplation tactics.” After enjoying a couple of his shows, I invited Daniel to guest deejay on Soundwave.

What I love about Daniel’s mix is that his segues are so seamless that I often am unaware that he’s transitioned into another track. Granted, the music featured on Soundwave lends itself to those kinds of segues, but Daniel is particularly deft at it.

The other remarkable thing about Daniel’s mix, for me at least, is that he selected songs that feel very familiar to me. Except that I’ve never heard them before. They feel intimate and worn in.

Finally, Daniel’s mix took me on a sonic and emotional journey. I’d get lost in his mix. When it ended, I was satisfied but would have been just as happy to have it continue indefinitely.

You can find Daniel on Instagram, Mixcloud, Twitter, YouTube, Bandcamp and his blog, Into the Green.

Before I wrap up today’s show notes, there a couple of things I want to mention.

 

My second Moderna vaccination.
My second Moderna vaccination.

Monday I got my second dose of the Moderna vaccination. I was prepared for the worst: a very sore arm, chills, fevers, body aches, etc. I experienced none of that. I did sleep for over 24 hours, though.

 

Hans-Joachim Roedelis
Hans-Joachim Roedelis

Michael Donaldson was inspired by mix from Krautrock legend Hans-Joachim Roedelius to write a post on Roedelius’s musical career on his blog. It’s a good overview of Roedelius, so please read it if you’d like to learn more about the man.

 

Back to Beyond and Cycle
Back to Beyond and Cycle

Guest deejay protoU has released a new album, Back to Beyond with Alphaxone. Listen to protoU’s mix for Soundwave here. Rhucle, who has also guest deejayed on Soundwave, has released his new album, Cycle. Both albums are fantastic and unique to each artist.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Mauricio Sotelo, AKA Haiteku.

See you then!

 

Daniel Chamberlin
Daniel Chamberlin

Here’s an hour of heavy mellow meditation.

Cosmic Chambo presents a heavy mellow ritual soundtrack for meditation, yoga, and other mindfulness practices in the service of transcending false binaries and dismantling white supremacy. Listen for hypnotic choral music, metal-informed jazz drone, heavyweight ambient dub, and organic industrial rhythms.

  1. Wife Signs “Void Contemplation Tactic”
  2. With Great Care “Bloodflow”
  3. Anna von Hausswolff “Dolore di Orsini”
  4. David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir “Solstice Kyrie”
  5. itta “Moonlight”
  6. Kevin Richard Martin “Back to where i belong”
  7. Divide and Dissolve “We Are Really Worried About You”
  8. DEAFKIDS & PETBRICK “O Antropoceno”
  9. Azu Tiwaline “Terremer”
  10. KMRU “behind there”
  11. Ancestral Duo “Trajesty”
  12. Dedekind Cut “The Crossing Guard”
  13. Jamire Williams “God’s Morning Invitation (featuring Chassol & Carlos Niño)”
  14. Path of the Sun “Aquatic Sun”

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