Playlist #1
This playlist charts a deliberate journey through electronic music's more contemplative corners, opening in pure ambient territory before gradually introducing rhythmic elements that pull us into deeper waters.
We begin floating in the textural landscapes of Loscil, whose "Angle of List" sets a meditative tone with its characteristic atmospheric depth. The journey continues through Nala Sinephro's "Space 1," where experimental jazz meets electronic exploration, creating an ethereal bridge to what follows.
A particular highlight arrives with Boards of Canada's "Everything You Do Is A Balloon," a classic piece from their seminal Hi Scores EP. The track exemplifies their mastery of nostalgic, warm analog sounds that have influenced countless electronic artists since.
As the playlist progresses, rhythmic elements begin to emerge. Leftfield's remastered "Inspection (Check One)" marks this transition perfectly – a reminder of why they were considered pioneers of progressive house in the '90s. The dub-influenced electronics of Rhythm & Sound's "King in My Empire" further develops this rhythmic thread while maintaining the atmospheric qualities established earlier.
The journey comes full circle with "Sit Around The Fire," a remarkable collaboration between electronic producer Jon Hopkins and spiritual teacher Ram Dass. This final piece serves as a perfect denouement, merging Hopkins' pristine production with Ram Dass's spoken wisdom, bringing us back to a place of contemplation but forever changed by the rhythmic excursion we've experienced.
Each track has been carefully sequenced to tell a story, creating a listening experience that evolves from pure ambience through jungle-inspired rhythms and back to a meditative state, mirroring the natural cycles of tension and release that define both music and life itself.