Calm Pills - Soothing Space Ambient and Piano Music for Relaxing, Sleeping, Reading, or Mindful Meditation

A journey through the quiet spaces where light finds its way into the depths of your shadows. This mix invites you to rediscover the beauty in surrendering to something greater than yourself. It is not just about finding your way but about feeling held, even in the vastness of the unknown. Tracklist 00:00 Kieldfal ― And, the Tide That Takes Us Away 03:56 marine eyes, IKSRE ― on this fresh morning (IKSRE remix) 07:27 Salt Of The Sound, Simon Wester ― Restore - Instrumental 09:16 Ennio Morricone ― In una stanza con poca luce 13:28 Headphone Activist, Applefish ― Nocturnal Solitude 15:00 Test Card ― My Favourite Conker Tree 19:10 tonepoet ― Beyond The Realm Of Dreams 22:15 Dear Gravity ― Open Your Eyes 24:26 Spacecraft ― To the Milky Way 26:21 Far & Beyond ― windbreaker 28:24 Kilometre Club ― comfort in comforters (Excerpt) 31:48 Antonymes ― Falling [II] 34:26 Julia Gjertsen, Nico Rosenberg ― Drifts 37:35 halftribe ― Pneuma 41:17 Cardamom ― Low Sky 44:06 Roseblue, From Somewhere Quiet ― Numinous Beauty 46:00 The Deep Sleep Scientists ― Solstice 48:24 Center of Attention, Natureland ― Losean 50:36 We Dream of Eden ― Leaves Breathing 52:58 zakè & marine eyes ― I Will Comfort You 58:44 Laura Sherwin ― Notes in the Stars

"There are many pieces that make up our lives: Moments that break us. Moments that raise and shape us. Decisions we make to hold on. Or let go. People who enter our lives and leave us changed forever. The ones we love, the ones that hurt us, or heal us, or leave us. Sometimes we don't understand these pieces—or even despair over them. It's only when time goes by and we look back, that we suddenly can see our whole life like a perfectly designed puzzle. Don't be afraid of the puzzle piece you're in now. It will fit perfectly... just like the rest. How could it not? The Designer is perfect." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness Tracklist 00:00 Tonepoet ― Beyond a Dimly Lit Wall of Echoes (Excerpt) 01:54 Rudy Adrian ― Disturbed Reflections 04:37 Andrew Lahiff ― This Side Of Winter 11:28 anthéne ― Uncertainty 18:28 Antarctic Wastelands, Anita Tatlow ― Spirit of the Forest 20:06 Warmth ― The Beach - Tides (Slowed) 27:42 Robin Guthrie & Harold Budd ― Inside, A Golden Echo 30:00 Arbee ― Récipient, suite 32:05 Antarctic Wastelands ― As Waves Pass By 34:26 Andrew Lahiff ― Elsewhere the sun Shines 42:50 Human Is Alive ― Glaciers 45:50 poemme ― Lake-Effect 50:59 Tonepoet ― Beyond a Dimly Lit Wall of Echoes 55:48 Yuri Berdnik ― Eternidad

"Every time I got to a drop of water, I mistook it for the ocean. And then God would teach me. So I kept walking. I came across a larger drop. I mistook it for the ocean. Again and again He taught me. To keep going. Don't stop. And don't give up. Keep going. It's about trust, dear soul. Trust. And patience. Not the still kind. The kind that keeps walking, Through the storm. Through the illusion. Through the mirage. Through every false door, And imaginary shelter. It's not easy to fall on your face. But it's even harder to get back up. And not just to get back up... Get back up and keep hoping. That's hard. That requires the deepest level of reliance. And hope. Beautiful hope. Bulletproof hope. Irrational optimism. Nothing short of it. Keep going. Dear beautiful soul, You almost drowned in drops looking for the Sea. Dear soul, He didn't let you drown. You kept going. Even when you had to crawl. In the rain. In the pitch black night. You kept going. And He is leading you, dear soul. He is leading you, dear soul. He is leading you... ... to the Sea." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness Tracklist 00:00 Jonn ― Morning Showers 02:42 Human Is Alive ― Inner Peace 05:39 zakè, T. R. Jordan ― Shoreline 09:25 Scarless Arms ― Fog Floats Through the Valley 12:27 Warmth ― Concave [rework] 17:32 Spacecraft ― Rigel 19:27 asterism ― eta 21:11 turquoise waters ― Breezing 23:12 Forgotten Lake ― Dreamy Rain 25:53 Ule Moose ― Discovery 26:23 Still Dreams ― Cruising Thoughts 28:48 Parker Baldino ― Vermont avenue 34:27 Uli Jons ― Iridescence 37:12 We Dream of Eden ― ignites inside 39:55 Be Still the Earth, Dear Gravity ― Plead, Pause 43:18 tonepoet ― The Last Breath Of A Dying Dream 49:04 Placident Circles ― Song of the Deep 55:09 mezh, knonzzz ― reverie 56:55 Thymae ― etheijan 58:44 Blank Embrace ― Condescension I (Excerpt) 59:22 Con Alma ― Libre

"My heart is an open book, Torn open by my story. Tell them you learned the lesson. You’ll learn it every time, You seek completion in the incomplete. You sought refuge in a straw house. Then when the storm came, You were bare and alone. Exposed. You spent years swallowing… But it was only air. And you wondered why it left you empty. They told you stories And you believed them… Then waited for the tooth fairy To bring you change. And yet still you’d give anything To make the story real. Let it go. There’s a better story. That isn’t a story. It’s Real. But in it the hero never dies Or bleeds or cries. Find the Real version. Memorize it. Write it on your heart. And then, Give it to the world to read. Your heart is an open book." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Reclaim Your Heart Tracklist 00:00 Gallery Six ― Sweeping 04:00 Silent Travelers ― Behind a Curtain of Leaves 06:48 Bing Satellites ― Again At A Distance 07:42 Christopher Galovan ― Dependent 10:18 Tonepoet & CloudFall ― Lost In The Sound Of Shadows 14:56 Matt Tondut ― Damask 17:29 Hellbach ― Usha 23:32 Ships On Fire ― Before I Wake 28:30 marine eyes ― roses all alone (veiled) 31:22 Human Is Alive ― Underwater 34:24 anthéne ― grey 39:37 Adam Fielding ― The Sight of a Familiar Face 43:30 Soothing Soundwave Records, Lofi Bee, Sleepy Teddy Chillez ― Dreaming In Clouds 45:24 Altus ― Reflection 50:48 Nest ― Far From Land 55:01 Human Is Alive ― Perfect Now 56:33 Law of Meditation ― Deep Healing 59:29 The Monk by the Sea feat. Zeitfaktor ― Sunrise

Once upon a time while wandering through ethereal realms of ambient music landscape, I encountered a label that embodies the essence of what I seek to share through my mixes: Echoes in the Valley. This label with its deep commitment to releasing music that blends ambient with the natural world, has always been a source of exquisite music that was featured on this podcast. I was also fortunate to discover several of my now favorite ambient artists through this label. Despite featuring music from outside their catalog, this mix is an invitation to explore the serene and sublime music that Echoes in the Valley curates so thoughtfully. My hope is that this dedication will not only honor the label's contributions to the ambient genre but also serve as a bridge for you to discover the depth and beauty of their releases, compilations and playlists. Check out Echoes in the Valley wherever you get your music. Their Spotify playlists are gems galore! Bandcamp • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram • Website Tracklist 00:00 Star Trails ― Waiting for the Stars 02:24 Good Weather For An Airstrike ― It Was a Ghost Town 05:01 Tonepoet ― As The Sky Opens Below Me 11:09 Hammock ― Now and Not Yet 13:58 Dear Gravity, Simon Wester ― Gathering 16:36 awakened souls, City of Dawn ― Piedro Blanco 19:05 Sensitizer, Human Is Alive, Perry Frank ― Universe (Perry Frank Rework) 21:39 Le Code ― Nocturnal Tales 24:44 Human Is Alive ― White Landscapes 27:54 faintface, Anita Tatlow ― Dawn of Awakening 30:53 anthéne ― Whatever Fire Is Burning 34:42 Adam Fielding ― Beautiful Desolate Spaces 37:20 Matt Tondut ― Asphalt Rain 39:12 Tundrafrid ― Heimdall 40:56 Benn Jordan ― These Solemn Stars 44:00 Adham Shaikh ― Into the Deep 49:36 Erinome ― Dawn III 56:17 Edoardo Gastaldi, Le Code ― Flores Veritatis 58:44 Fellirium ― Radiant Circle 59:35 Suntapes ― Grounding

In my series of mixes dedicated to phenomenal artists that continue to inspire this podcast, I present to you Hong Kong-based producer Ben Tatlow, the man behind Antarctic Wastelands project. Drawing inspiration from an imaginary beautiful and desolate environment, Tatlow's ambient compositions, aptly taglined as “soundtracks for wandering souls”, are characterized by luminous textures and depths that immerse you in a realm where tranquility intertwines with profound sense of introspection and awe. With his two featured tracks in this mix as source of inspiration, I strove to seamlessly fuse soundscapes that transport you to abandoned, weather-beaten landscapes. Wander with me on this sonic journey. Let’s embrace both the vastness of space and the intimacy of solitude. Check out Antarctic Wastelands wherever you get your music. You’ll be in for a treat! Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music • Soundcloud • Amazon Music • Instagram • Website Tracklist 00:00 Antarctic Wastelands ― Far Away, I Captured a Memory 02:40 Science Of Sleeping, Matt Tondut ― To the Horizon 06:09 anthéne ― sunray 10:24 zakè, Wayne Robert Thomas ― Addendum 2 15:17 AG Sintonia Project ― Somewhere in The Universe 19:48 Antarctic Wastelands, Human Is Alive ― The Eternal Forest 22:22 Gallery Six ― Remission 24:44 Tonepoet ― Enveloped In Skies Of White 27:16 Rudi Arapahoe ― Forest Of Arches 31:20 anthéne ― pacific 35:08 Human Is Alive & Warmth ― Northbound 37:12 Stilhed ― Skjul 40:10 Dear Gravity ― Aurora 42:05 Cousin Silas ― Memories Of The Space Age (Edit) 47:12 Bing Satellites & Daniel Land ― Trumpington's Variations 54:04 v e n n, Project AER, Colours in Context ― Appalachian 57:31 A.R. Rahman ― The Canyon

"The wounds of time, the departure of loved ones, The tightly held hands gradually loosen. Countless planets in the universe, like dreams, Once ablaze in the sky, illuminating you. With a smile and a wave, we embrace departure, Having shared happiness and bliss. Origins and endings, holding and letting go, No longer gazing with guilt and remorse. Countless planets in the vast universe, Together, we shine in the heavens. Falling without regret, loving bravely, Our radiance never ceases, moving forward." from Celestial Journeys by KAKA LAM Tracklist 00:00 Retland ― Morning Dew (Solo Version) 02:58 Matt Tondut ― Fractured 04:36 anthéne ― orchid 08:56 Dear Gravity ― Departure, Pt. II // Yesteryear 10:53 Wil Bolton ― Above The Neon Glow 16:32 Dhani Harrison and Paul Hicks ― You're My Faith 17:27 Tonepoet feat. Neemias Teixeira ― The Skies Open and for a Moment We Can See Heaven 22:25 halftribe ― 3 (Norvik Recycle) 25:03 anthéne ― there's a ghost 33:42 Solidarity Hymn ― The Treasure Yours 40:00 Tonepoet ― ...And the Sun Smiled at the Horizon, Bringing Us Joy! 44:24 Human Is Alive & Warmth ― Wetlands 46:52 Hatsü ― Waiting Room 50:55 Human Is Alive ― Everlasting 53:03 Arbee, Kilometre Club ― Adult Recreational Hockey Participation Trophy 55:01 Tony Anderson ― 2,977

"If we are willing to take an unbiased look, we will find that, in spite of all our problems and confusion, all our emotional and psychological ups and downs, there is something basically good about our existence as human beings." ― Chogyam Trungpa "The truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that." ― Alanis Morissette Tracklist 00:00 We Dream of Eden, Human Is Alive ― Stillness Within 02:54 Jameson Nathan Jones ― Forgotten Shores, Distant Memories 07:12 Christian Wittman ― Frozen Sea 10:53 Matt Tondut, Brightsand ― Departure 13:30 anthéne ― Arctic Haze 16:18 Loneward ― Structural Eternal (Abridged Mix) 23:04 David Helpling & Jon Jenkins ― Not Forgotten 28:50 Warmth ― Heal 33:50 Lauge ― Cityscape 36:56 Leah Kardos ― Field Study 2 41:35 Andrew Lahiff ― Dawn Perspective 45:48 Human Is Alive ― New Beginning 48:44 Fading Language ― Nothing Left for Us 51:40 Hatsü ― Re - Emerge 55:42 Glass Rivers ― but it's okay 57:55 Matt Deep ― Mixture

"This is not a perfect world, we see things everyday.. That make us take a second look, or make us turn away.. The heart of man has turned to stone, and compassion is not found.. We've taken love and friendship and beat them to the ground.. Let's end this reign of violence, and halt these evil designs.. We are all in this as one human race, to that we must resign.. So, please reach out so all of us cease the malice and the pain.. And maybe one day soon, we'll hear sweet music in the rain.." Ode To Tolerance by John Leroy Maxwell Tracklist 00:00 Cloud Opacity ― Noshine Coast 03:29 Simon Wester ― Revelation 05:49 AG Sintonia Project ― Out of Gravity 08:36 poemme ― forest hymn 13:28 Retland ― Today 20:20 Altars Altars ― B II 22:36 Gallery Six ― Brief View (Excerpt) 23:16 poemme ― with the changing of the leaves 28:22 Dear Gravity ― What I've Become 31:23 Chris Other ― The End of the Valley 34:26 awakened souls ― bodhichitta 39:08 deer meadow ― red house (for buildings forgotten) 44:23 anthéne ― not sleeping 51:44 Julie G. ― Waving Goodbye 52:49 Wil Bolton ― Notes and Recollections 59:25 Domy Castellano ― August rain

Over years of mixing ambient music, I have come to fall in love not only with certain artists, but labels who publish troves of ambient gold. This mix begins a series of albums named after some of my favorite labels. To start us off is Imaginary North, a Toronto-based label created by Daniel Field, who also produces exquisite ambient works as Kilometre Club. Established in 2022, Imaginary North focuses on bringing together like-minded musicians across the world to create compilations, collaborations, and individual pieces of music. The label is not afraid to experiment with ideas and concepts that transcend the typical album release. No where is this clearer than the release I want you to check out of this label. It's called Today Until Tomorrow. Across 92 tracks and 84 artists, it features 24 hours of ambient, drone, experimental, electronic, neo-classical, post-rock, and everything in between. 24 hours. One full day. An entire rotation of this planet we call home. This has to be one of my favorite ambient albums of all time. Check it out wherever you get your music! Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music Tracklist 00:00 Raphah ― Emergence 03:05 Human Is Alive ― There Will Be a Light 04:37 Warmth ― Odessa 08:57 Halftribe, awakened souls ― Upstream 11:16 Edoardo Gastaldi ― Circulus Aeterni Motus 14:06 Human Is Alive ― The Great Ocean 16:30 Loneward ― Eventide 23:52 Shoshana Michel ― A Love Story 27:08 Sea Tranquility Academy ― Ocen Shoreline: In The Afternoon 28:51 Steve Roach / Michael Stearns ― The Canyon's Embrace 31:12 Steve Roach, Byron Metcalf, Mark Seelig ― Mantram - part six 40:00 A Year's Rain ― Last Of The Light 52:48 Mathias Grassow ― Fading Light