{"id":4730,"date":"2023-04-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/josephaleo.com\/blog\/?p=4730"},"modified":"2023-04-02T00:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T07:00:57","slug":"soundwave-150-excursions-in-ambience-retrospective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/josephaleo.com\/blog\/soundwave-150-excursions-in-ambience-retrospective\/","title":{"rendered":"SOUNDWAVE : 150 : EXCURSIONS IN AMBIENCE RETROSPECTIVE"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<p>Welcome to Soundwave, where we dive deep into the experimental, electronic, and ambient soundscape.<\/p>\n\n<p>Today\u2019s episode takes us on a nostalgic journey with a retrospective mix of the groundbreaking <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/label\/436102-Excursions-In-Ambience\" title=\"Excursions in Ambience\">Excursions in Ambience<\/a><\/em> 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 <em>Excursions in Ambience<\/em> series explored the intersection of dance music and ambient sounds, capturing the essence of a musical movement that continues to influence artists today.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a former deejay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wmfo.org\" title=\"WMFO 91.5 FM\">WMFO 91.5 FM<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n<p>We dedicate this week\u2019s show to the memory of <a href=\"https:\/\/ghostdeep.medium.com\/a-peace-out-west-mourning-the-late-michael-kandel-of-tranquility-bass-5e3766929a5\" title=\"Michael Kandel\">Michael Kandel<\/a>, who made several appearances on the <em>Excursions in Ambience<\/em> series and passed away in 2015.<\/p>\n\n<p>Join us next week when our guest deejay will be <a href=\"https:\/\/phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com\/album\/-\" title=\"Hekla\">Hekla<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/soundwavemix\/embed\/episodes\/Excursions-In-Ambience-Retrospective-e21cp54\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<ol>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music\" title=\"Tranquility Bass\">Tranquility Bass<\/a> \u201cMya Yadana\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music\" title=\"Ultramarine\">Ultramarine<\/a> \u201dSaratoga (Upstate Mix)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music\" title=\"Psychedelic Research Lab\">Psychedelic Research Lab<\/a> \u201cTarenah\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music\" title=\"Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia\">Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia<\/a> \u201cObsidian (Deconstructure Edit)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music\" title=\"Sub Sub\">Sub Sub<\/a> \u201cPast\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/59728-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Second-Orbit\" title=\"W.F.O.\">W.F.O.<\/a> \u201cNo-One In The World [Edit]\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/59728-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Second-Orbit\" title=\"Schizo Phrenia\">Schizo Phrenia<\/a> \u201cSchizophrenia\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/59728-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Second-Orbit\" title=\"The Locust\">The Locust<\/a> \u201cProspero\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/59728-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Second-Orbit\" title=\"Material\">Material<\/a> \u201dMantra (Praying Mantra Mix Edit)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Seefeel\">Seefeel<\/a> \u201cCharlotte's Mouth (Avant Garde Mix)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Spectrum\">Spectrum<\/a> \u201cPulse Drone (Neon Sigh)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Air\">Air<\/a> \u201cTrip #2\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Divination\">Divination<\/a> \u201cAncient Evenings (Najm-Al-Din)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"The Future Sound Of London\">The Future Sound Of London<\/a> \u201cDeep Into Your Subconcious I Slide\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Steve Fisk\">Steve Fisk<\/a> \u201cExpress God\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Mike Kandel\">Mike Kandel<\/a> \u201cSlow Boat To China\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/21194-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Third-Dimension\" title=\"Aphex Twin\">Aphex Twin<\/a> \u201c#19\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/182803-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Fourth-Frontier\" title=\"Freezer\">Freezer<\/a> \u201cPressure Zone (Measured At 2 Atmospheres)\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/182803-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Fourth-Frontier\" title=\"Far Out Son Of Lung\">Far Out Son Of Lung<\/a> \u201cCow\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/182803-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Fourth-Frontier\" title=\"Labradford, Jim O'Rourke\">Labradford, Jim O'Rourke<\/a> \u201cThe Church Song\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/182803-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Fourth-Frontier\" title=\"Single Cell Orchestra\">Single Cell Orchestra<\/a> \u201cDrifting In Wire\u201d<\/li>\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/release\/182803-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-The-Fourth-Frontier\" title=\"NODE\">NODE<\/a> \u201cSwamp\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 125%;\">Subscribe to SOUNDWAVE on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/soundwave\/id1508915331\" title=\"Subscribe to SOUNDWAVE on iTunes\">iTunes<\/a>, <a 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Today\u2019s 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. 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