When Christophe Ywaska, creator of the weekly Klankschap radio shows on VillaBota webradio suggested working on a mix together, I knew we were in for a sonic treat. “Both Were Moving” is clearly no ‘ambient’ mix – it’s a sonic rollercoaster ride!
Just let the Machinefabriek track (‘Stroomtoon Eén’- about 4 minutes from the start) guide you downward to a lower consciousness level – “Inception” style – and from there let your imagination do the rest….
Atmospheric drones slowly unfold into childhood memories … Peaceful melancholic romanticism, but gradually Seek on a Cemetery Hill… …quiet hiding in the flowers…among the Flowers and Bones…” Atmospheric drones slowly unfold into childhood memories … Peaceful melancholic romanticism, but gradually overshadowed by fear of something out of control?
Andrej Tarkovsky’s 1972 movie “Solaris” inspired this mix-collage celebrating this inspiring movie’s 40th anniversary.
Maybe it’s a small opportunity to retreat from current society’s turmoil, and to find some time to ‘cocoon’ to the sounds (and the sometimes fascinating depths) of ‘Stillness’.
(Northern) November can be rough and harsh, but it’s also very beautiful to watch nature prepare for winter and finding ourselves doing the same. It is also a good month to think November Thoughts.
“Teloorgang” is a beautiful dutch word that can be best translated with “Loss” or “Decay”. Some say there is beauty in decay. Sit back, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the beauty of decay and loss.
Sometimes the purpose of ‘ambient’ music also is also is to ‘discourage intruders’ (such as unwanted sounds) to invade your environment.. Whether you prefer to be on the inside or the outside is up to your imagination…
There was no intentional relation, but inevitably the devastating Japan Earthquake, and the frightening nuclear disaster following it, somehow found its way into this mix. The result: a rather dark overall atmosphere, which seems to leave little room for hope. But at the same time, in Europe, winter retreats and daylight returns. Nature shows that it can destroy as well as recuperate.
