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| 12 Dec 2023 | A dialogue about tuning into your frequency as an artist // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.6 | 00:58:30 | |
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://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | Paul Widdicomb of Nova Loka // conversations on grief and loss, expressing deep feelings in music, his journey with ambient music and more [episode 004, July 9, 2023] | 01:16:20 | |
Paul Widdicomb of Nova Loka Episode 004 / July 9, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we dive deeper into the perspectives of prolific Australian ambient artist Paul Widdicomb of Nova Loka. We had a splendid conversation about his new album "Losing the Foothold of Earth", how grief and suffering provided Paul with deep inspiration, and more. You can also hear more from Nova Loka on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.36 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/36/ // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | Interview with Taylor Swindell of Neighborhood Libraries // Ambient Discourses • episode 2.5 | 01:08:46 | |
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 | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | Interview with Jorn Swart of Doeke // conversations about the beauty in small details, working in the flow state, learning to let go, and more. | 01:35:16 | |
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 // | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | A conversation with experimental sound designer Annie Aries // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.9 | 00:58:38 | |
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://instagram.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | Interview with Brian Fechino // conversations about ego, branding, gratitude, and more | 02:06:09 | |
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 | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | A conversation with composer & sound designer Chris P. Thompson // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.10 | 01:13:13 | |
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 | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | Interview with PCM // conversations on collaboration, wisdom for the solitary artist, connectedness, and other interesting topics [episode 020, Sept. 17, 2023] | 01:42:20 | |
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 // | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Daryl Groetsch of Pulse Emitter // conversations about digital composing, the commodification of music, ego vs art, sci-fi inspiration, and communal listening [episode 010, August 6, 2023] | 01:44:27 | |
Episode 010 / August 6, 2023
In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have an amazing conversation at notable depths with Oregon-based electronic artist Daryl Groetsch who also operates under the name Pulse Emitter. The topic of our conversation steered through many highly interesting topics of conversation, including finding the balance in using tools and AI in music creation, finding the balance between ego and art, finding community in an isolated musical space, and other fascinating talking points.
You can hear more from Daryl Groetsch on the STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.40, which aired on August 6, 2023. Find more at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/40/
[0:01:26] The origin story
[0:07:21] Compositional tools and process
[0:12:52] “In Blackness” by Daryl Groetsch from “Frozen Waste”
[0:21:59] Using apps and AI to aid in music composition
[0:35:14] “Suncatcher” by Daryl Groetsch from “Gardens in Glass”
[0:45:21] Approaching music creation in a world of commodification
[0:50:08] Ego vs. Art
[0:59:48] “The Road to Thrax” by Pulse Emitter from “Dusk”
[1:05:11] Planting gardens in glass and building worlds
[1:11:07] Get your nerd membership card out, we’re talking sci-fi
[1:15:37] Inspiration to help us get out of our creative ruts
[1:20:30] “Gardens in Glass” by Daryl Groetsch from “Gardens in Glass”
[1:30:109] Communal listening
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://youtube.com/stolace https://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 25 Jun 2023 | Carlo Matti, pianist and composer // conversations on the journey of creating art, inspiration from the cosmos, finding your unique voice and more [episode 002, June 25, 2023] | 01:07:14 | |
Carlo Matti, pianist and composer Episode 002 / June 25, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, Italian pianist and composer Carlo Matti and me have a brilliant conversation about how the cosmos has been a source of inspiration for him, the journey of creating art, finding your voice as a musician, and more. You can also hear more from Carlo Matti on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.34 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/34/ // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | A conversation with ambient artist SIX MISSING // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.7 | 01:09:54 | |
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 | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Interview with composer David Crowell // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.11 | 01:21:36 | |
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 | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | A conversation with Oberlin [Alexander Holz] // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.13 | 01:05:23 | |
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://instagram.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | A conversation with composer Tina Davidson and her new album "Barefoot" // Ambient Discourses [2.14] | 01:23:37 | |
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 | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Grammy-nominated Tom Eaton // conversations about his latest album "Weathering", life in the middle-ages, finding balance, and more [episode 11, August 9, 2023] | 01:32:54 | |
Episode 011 / August 9, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we talk with Grammy-nominated Tom Eaton about his new album 'Weathering', approaching mid-life, memorable collaborations, his evolved relationship with Heart Dance Records, and more. You can also hear more from Tom Eaton on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.40, which aired on August 6, 2023. Find more at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/40/ [0:01:38] The origin story [0:05:35] Getting back into nature [0:10:55] Ambient music: keeping you company [0:13:48] “The Lost Years” by Tom Eaton from “Weathering” [0:21:14] Arriving at middle age [0:28:05] Well Weathered [0:31:18] “Instead I Said Goodbye” by Tom Eaton from “Weathering” [0:37:38] AI and music [0:44:14] Fan revolt [0:48:17] Music and community [0:56:03] “Three Trees” by Will Ackerman, Jeff Oster, Tom Eaton from “Brothers” [1:01:30] Balancing music as a career and self-expression [1:07:18] “The Clearing on the Hill” by Tom Eaton from “Linger” [1:17:13] The Heart Dance connection [1:20:40] What’s next [1:24:16] Collaborative framework // 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://youtube.com/stolace https://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 16 Jul 2023 | Kyle of Astromot // conversations on Astromot's entry into ambient music, sources of inspiration, and more [episode 006, July 16, 2023] | 00:44:13 | |
Episode 006 / July 16, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we meet Kyle of the brand new ambient act Astromot. Astromot is new to the music scene and quite accidentally stumbled upon the ambient music genre. We talk about his history and process surrounding creating music, and what guides him when he creates music. You can also hear more from Astromot on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.37 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/37/ // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | Interview with Jack Dolan of Staeppanwulf // a deeper philosophical conversation about music creation, philosophy, and peeking behind the curtain of creativity [episode 018, Sept 10, 2023] | 01:45:49 | |
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://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Evan Moore of Trystaria // conversations on our musical backgrounds, what led us to ambient music, and music creation with balance in mind [episode 005, July 12, 2023] | 01:20:09 | |
Evan Moore of Trystaria Episode 005 / July 12, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we get to know a recent addition to the Relay Station roster of artists — Trystaria. We had quite the exhilerating conversation, talking about our musical backgrounds, what led us toward the ambient music genre, our compositional process, and approaching music creation with a balanced perspective. You can also hear more from Trystaria on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.36 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/36/ // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 30 Jul 2023 | Daniel Field from Kilometre Club // conversations about creativity, tools of the trade, his goals with the Imaginary North label, and building community [episode 008, July 30, 2023] | 00:51:21 | |
Episode 008 / July 30, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a short, but sweet conversation with Daniel Field, who creates music under the name Kilometre Club and is the brainchild behind the Canadian ambient record label Imaginary North. In addition to talking about his origin story and the creative process, we touched on what motivates him and the momentum he's gained from working the playlist angle with music streaming services like Spotify. Plus we delved into some of his sources of inspiration andhis collaborations, and what's in store for Imaginary North in the near future. You can hear more from Kilometre Club on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.39, which aired on July 30, 2023. Find more info at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/39/ [0:00:56] origin story [0:04:01] the creative process [0:07:18] “You Make My Dream Gopher Come True” by Kilometre Club from “Dream Gopher” [0:14:26] Music, motives, and momentum [0:20:27] “melted” by Kilometre Club from “lake dream” [0:24:41] Tools of the trade [0:26:57] Sources of inspiration and collaboration [0:30:07] “Astral Flow” by Baharambient and Kilometre Club from “Flow” [0:33:18] Roles ’n goals [0:38:52] “The Flood” by Kilometre Club from “On Ice” [0:43:57] Creating community // 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://youtube.com/stolacehttps://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 27 Aug 2023 | Daman Hoffman of Ceramic // conversations on his journey to sobriety, finding balance when creating music, the deeper spiritual levels of music, and more [episode 015, August 27, 2023] | 01:46:47 | |
Episode 015 / August 27, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we meet Daman Hoffman of the ambient project Ceramic and have an extraordinary conversation about his journey toward sobriety, the inspiration behind the name Ceramic, the connectivity we experience as creators, and even delving into topics of balance, spirituality, and being a vessel during the compositional process. You can also hear Ceramic on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.43 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/43/. [0:03:10] Challenges working with playlists and curators [0:05:58] Balancing self-expression with tailoring your music to playlist standards [0:11:48] The path to sobriety and awakening out of the Ego [0:18:21] “Now That You’re Here” (single) by Ceramic [0:22:27] Practices for greater clarity and embracing simple living [0:28:35] Daman’s radio program “Rivulets and Reveries” [0:30:54] Equity in ambient music [0:33:56] "Still, This Untended Hearth Remembers Blue Blazes" by Cermaic from “Tender Hearth” [0:39:47] Balancing self-expression and the pursuit of success [0:43:07] Pandora: a valuable curated platform for the independent artist [0:52:30] “Cast Your Breath Upon the Waters” by Ceramic from “Cast Breath” [0:57:37] Behind the name “Ceramic” [1:03:04] Stoicism + Solace [1:12:36] Music, art, and self as a sand mandala [1:34:32] “The Enduring Warmth” by Ceramic from “Tender Hearth” [1:40:36] Curiosity: the gateway to a wider universe Rivulets & Reveries — Daman's weekly ambient music show on 103.3 FM KOBV Bentonville Community Radio, with archives on Mixcloud. Sunday nights from 8pm-10pm. https://linktr.ee/rivuletsandreveries Women in ambient, neoclassical, and new age music: Alisha Redmond (neoclassical, solo piano) Avenue Azure (glitch and noise ambient) Brìghde Chaimbeul (traditional Irish, world music) Christina Giannone (avant garde, noise) Claire Fitch (ambient, neoclassical) Diane Wheeler Dunn (new age) Èlenne (ambient electronic) Elisabeth Klinck (experimental ambient, field recordings) Emmalee Crane (ambient electronic) Eydís Evensen (neoclassical) Jami Sieber (ambient neoclassical) Julie Hanney (neoclassical, solo piano) Kajsa Magnarsson (experimental, avant garde) Kate Moore (neoclassical, solo piano) Kirsty Hawkshaw (ambient electronic, new age) Kristen Miller (ambient neoclassical) Maya Sand (neoclassical, new age) Nikki C (ambient environmental) Sara Oswald & Feldermelder (avant garde, experimental) Shedir Sherry Finzer (ambient, indiginous world music) // 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 | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Composer Tina Davidson on collaboration, spirituality, and her composition "Hymn of the Universe" // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.8 (AUDIO FIXED) | 00:58:17 | |
/// 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 | |||
| 20 Sep 2023 | Interview with Tim Allen of Spectrical // conversations on topics like the musicality in electrical signals, the relationship between our music and our identity, and other topics | 01:46:29 | |
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 | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Yannick Mirko // conversations about gender, equality in the arts, living with a rare disease, and more [episode 014, August 23, 2023] | 01:36:08 | |
Episode 014 / August 23, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have an earmark conversation with Yannick Mirko, a talented artist, creator, and musician spanning multiple mediums of expression, including musical theatre, songwriting, indie films, a prolific blog and podcast, and more. We talk about their exploration of gender, navigating the world with a rare disease, equity in the arts, and more. You can hear more from Yannick Mirko on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.37 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/37/ [0:03:45] Origin story and gender identity [0:13:18] The flip to listening…or monologuing [0:18:58] “I’d Rather Be In Space” by Yannick Mirko [0:22:23] Behind “I’d Rather Be In Space” [0:24:57] Stolace has your back [0:31:04] Look who’s asking the questions now [0:38:42] “songs i play on old pianos when i dissociate” by Yannick Mirko [0:40:54] The music behind the documentary [0:45:12] New album news [0:48:02] Create for creation’s sake [0:59:33] “Opus 25” by Yannick Mirko from “Rare Disease Day: Music from the Documentary” [1:01:40] The Berklee Chapter and the obstacles to collaboration [1:21:19] “Opus 17 - Patience” by Yannick Mirko from “Rare Disease Day: Music from the Documentary” [1:23:48] Our Evolutionary Potential // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 | Interview with ILUITEQ, the Italian ambient duo // conversations on collaboration, what shapes our expressions, maximizing creativity, and more [episode 019 • Sept 13, 2023] | 01:35:34 | |
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 // | |||
| 24 Sep 2023 | Interview with Sherry Finzer // conversations on creating space for the listener, her work with the Insight Timer meditation app, and more | 01:37:59 | |
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 | |||
| 13 Aug 2023 | Robert Rich // conversations about his Travelers Cloth release, the history of Tu Fu, influential collaborations, and priceless advice for musicians [episode 012 August 13, 2023] | 01:26:04 | |
Episode 012 / August 13, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we have a mind-altering conversation with one of the legends in the ambient music genre, Robert Rich, an extremely prolific composer and creator who has over 50 albums to his name, over four decades of music that transports you to another time and place. In my interview with him, we talk about his origin story, the story of the poet historian Tu Fu from the Tang dynasty in the eighth century and his influence on the album "Travelers' Cloth", the commoditizing of music and art, cultivating community and a common language for collaboration, and approaching art as a sort of shaman of the arts. You can hear more from Robert Rich on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.41 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/41/ [0:00:49] The origin story [0:09:22] “Requiem” by Robert Rich from “Below Zero” [0:16:30] The Traveler’s Cloth and the Story of Tu Fu [0:23:00] The commodification of music and the ego [0:30:00] “Feathers on a Barefoot Path” by Robert Rich from “Travelers’ Cloth” [0:38:41] Cultivating community [0:49:41] A common language for collaboration [0:55:26] “Motes Float in Window Light” by Robert Rich and Luca Formentini from “For Sundays When It Rains” [1:02:39 Influential collaborations [1:06:22] Embracing the whole of life [1:10:58] “Footprints Fade in the Rain” by Robert Rich from “Travelers’ Cloth” [1:17:42] Being a shaman in the arts // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 03 Sep 2023 | Interview with Högni Egilsson // introspective and deep conversations about art and composing with the composer of the Netflix series "Katla" [Episode 016, Sept 3, 2023] | 01:27:32 | |
Episode 016 / September 3, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have an absolutely brilliant conversation with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and composer for film and TV, Högni Egilsson from Iceland. Högni shared in great detail many of his methods and approaches to composition, along with his experience composing for the hit Netflix television series "Katla". Plus, he offered some indisepensible advice for aspiring composers who wish to get into scoring for film and television. You can hear Högni on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION as well, episode 3.44 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/44/ [0:01:33] Origin story [0:14:15] Moving towards cinematic composition [0:16:48] “Crash” by Högni from “Two Trains” [0:21:53] Adapting composing methods for the Netflix series “Katla” [0:38:59] “Anda þinn Guð (feat. Hatis Noit)” by Högni from the Netflix Television Series “Katla” [0:41:09] Curiosity and the Composer [0:47:15] Ego is the Obstacle [0:54:23] Balancing emotional composing with intellect [0:59:15] “Andaðu” by Högni from “Two Trains” [1:01:52] Looking forward [1:06:19] "Gratandi Jeg thig Beiði (ft. Eron Thor Jónsson)" by Högni from the Netflix Television Series “Katla” [1:09:05] Advice for aspiring composers and musicians in the film and television industry // 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/stolacehttps://twitter.com/stolacemusichttps://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | JD Ryan of Thorny // conversations about finding your voice, navigating self-doubt, the dichotomy of ambient music, and more [episode 13, August 20, 2023] | 02:07:01 | |
Episode 013 / August 20, 2023
In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have an absolutely entertaining conversation with JD Ryan of the ambient music project Thorny. Our conversation steered through numerous topics including the work required to find your voice, finding creative clarity, what success looks like, and more. JD also managed to perform some interviewing martial arts on me, making me the subject in this interview as well. Good times.
You can hear more from Thorny on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.42 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/42/
[0:00:40] Origins and inspirations
[0:13:35] “For The Now” by Thorny from “See No Sky”
[0:20:59] Beyond self-doubt and finding your voice
[0:28:59] The interviewer becomes the interviewee
[0:39:17] “Waiting for What Never Comes” by Thorny from “Mostly Gray”
[0:46:14] The dichotomy of ambient music
[0:51:04] What does success look like?
[1:05:04] “See No Sky” by Thorny from “See No Sky”
[1:12:30] Through the fog into creative clarity
[1:17:12] Creative exploration
[1:36:39] “Nebraska” by Thorny from “Mostly Gray”
[1:40:44] The world is your playground, make what you want!
[1:56:43] For the love of soft synth, take me to Ambient Church
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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/
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| 23 Jul 2023 | Stefano Contini of Entheogenic Sound Explorers // conversations about consciousness, collaboration, and transformation with psychedelics [episode 007, July 23, 2023] | 01:21:16 | |
Episode 007 / July 23, 2023 You can hear more from Entheogenic Sound Explorers on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.38 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/37/ [0:02:00] The adventure begins // 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://youtube.com/stolace https://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | A conversation with ambient artist Ed Herbers // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.12 | 01:57:35 | |
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 | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Interview with Greg Webster of SONAURA // ambient music podcast • episode 2.1 | 01:29:48 | |
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 // | |||
| 08 Sep 2023 | Will Samson singer/songwriter // conversations on his newest album "Harp Swells", balancing your creativity, and sage words of advice for the musician [episode 017, September 8, 2023] | 01:24:28 | |
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://twitter.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 02 Jul 2023 | STOLACE // my reflections on ambient music and a producer's walkthrough of my album "ATMOS" [episode 003, July 2, 2023] | 01:04:10 | |
Episode 003 / July 2, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I deviate from the format of the podcast to provide a long-form walkthrough of my latest ambient release "ATMOS", a sixty-four minute seamless experience through Earth's atmosphere, plus recapping some of my musical history, what inspires me, and other interesting topics. You can find "ATMOS" at https://stolace.bandcamp.com as well as most streaming music services.
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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Damian Duque of City of Dawn // conversations on collaboration, being an artist on the autism spectrum, inspiration and more [episode 001, June 18, 2023] | 01:03:48 | |
Damian Duque of City of Dawn Episode 001 / June 18, 2023 In our debut episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a wonderful conversation with Damian Duque of City of Dawn on the Heart Dance Records label, talking about the collaborative process, music creation as therapy, his journey in music on the autism spectrum, and much more. You can also hear more from City of Dawn on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, episode 3.33 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/33/ // 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://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | Interview with the ambient artist AITIA // Ambient Discourses • episode 2.4 | 01:47:24 | |
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 | |||
| 02 Aug 2023 | Henrik Meierkord // conversations about bearing the weight of generational trauma, communal listening, advancements in music tech, and more. [episode 009, August 2, 2023] | 01:45:23 | |
Episode 009 / August 2, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, we dive deep into conversation straight away with Swedish multi-instrumentalist and ambient composer Henrik Meierkord and the persecution he's had to endure in Sweden with his half-German heritage. Henrik shared about his childhood trauma of having to bear the weight of the transgressions of his ancestors, war crimes he had absolutely nothing to do with. Our conversation also steered through memorable collaborations, the value and hindrances of technological advancements in music production, communal listening, and keeping the "punk" spirit alive in the ambient music community. You can also hear more from Henrik Meierkord on The STOLACE | RELAY STATION episode 3.39 which originally aired July 30th, 2023 at https://stolace.com/relay-station/episodes/03/39/ [0:02:08] Origin story [0:06:10] Geschichten: our stories steeped in multi-generational trauma [0:16:50] “Seele Heimat” by Henrik from “Geschichten” [0:30:11] Bearing the weight of transgressions from generations ago [0:37:39] The sojourn to deeper levels of creative expression [0:46:33] “Zukunft” by Henrik Meierkord from “Geschichten” [0:51:46] Memorable collaborations [1:00:26] Mechanical thinking vs. intuition, and the value and hindrances of technological progress [1:04:10] “Trauma” by Henrik Meierkord from “Geschichten”] [1:09:22] The music community and communal listening experiences [1:14:57] Keeping the punk spirit in music creation [1:20:44] “The Italian Invasion”: the correlation between homeland and musical genres [1:23:53] “Manie” by Henrik Meierkord from “Geschichten” [1:32:31] The long “Swedish Minnesotan Goodbye” // 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://youtube.com/stolace https://twitter.com/stolacemusic https://instagram.com/stolacemusic https://facebook.com/stolace | |||