Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Presenting ... Creation By Inertia (waag_rel052) by Christopher Alvarado





Creation By Inertia (waag_rel052) by Christopher Alvarado is a remarkable recording, one I am proud to release on weareallghosts.

I am extremely grateful to Christopher Alvarado for the opportunity to release this album. It is, like all music released on waag, music I want to listen to.

Creation By Inertia (waag_rel052) features my kind of sounds - soundscapes that incorporate deliciously progressive percussion with sci-fi synths and otherworldly ambience to create trance-like states of reckless abandon. This album is full of truly immersive soundscapes, the type that sound great on a hi-fi or in a quality pair of headphones. This is music to get lost in.

It is important for me to acknowledge the work of Thomas Park in the mastering of this recording, and the lovely artwork of Sheleah Nahshon which was used expertly in the front cover layout by Simon Walsh. Thank you all for making Creation By Inertia (waag_rel052) what it is.

I really do hope you will get lost in Creation By Inertia (waag_rel052) too!

An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive or a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0 ... and remember, paying supporters on Bandcamp also get unlimited mobile access to the album using the free Bandcamp listening app.

If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.

- Tx

*U*P*D*A*T*E*
I would like to apologise to Sheleah for spelling her name incorrectly. I have updated all references accordingly.

Tracklisting
01. Stirring in the Forever - 07:02
02. Respiration - 07:20
03. Celestial Sphere - 08:36
04. Perpetual Motion - 08:10
05. Solar Wind - 05:14
06. Infinite Helix - 04:08
07. Prelude to Life Forms - 06:14
08. Genesis - 06:16
09. Whirlpool in Reality - 06:53
10. Journey to Origins - 05:39

Details
Music by Christopher Alvarado
Mastered by Thomas Park
Artwork by Sheleah Nahshon
Front cover layout by Simon Walsh
Logistics by Thomas Mathie

https://archive.org/details/waag_rel052




Sunday, May 25, 2014

Presenting ... drone.excursion.003 (waag_dex003) aka 'uncertainty of suspense' by Scott Lawlor





Scott Lawlor continues on his journey into post-sixty minute soundscapes with the third in his drone.excursion series.

drone.excursion.003 (waag_dex003) aka 'uncertainty of suspense' is a fluid piece ... one that has a sense of movement while retaining an impression of artifice and of the man-made, like it's predecessor.

drone.excursion.003 (waag_dex003) is another delightful longform drone from Scott and I really do hope you will enjoy it as much as I have ... I found it a worthwhile journey to take.

An MP3 version of this piece is available for free on Archive or a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0 ... and remember, paying supporters on Bandcamp also get unlimited mobile access to the album using the free Bandcamp listening app.

If you do decide to download this piece for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.

- Thomas


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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Presenting ... "Glimpse (waag_rel051)" by William Spivey





I have a considerable amount of affection for the music of William Spivey - his ambient-infused melodic electronica is an utter delight and I am proud to release "Glimpse (waag_rel051)" on weareallghosts.

With "Glimpse (waag_rel051)" Spivey has cooked up a luscious sound-banquet that features a number of flavours that will indulge all your senses and captivate your heart.

Whilst I love his purely ambient pieces, I do appreciate it when Spivey adds beats, utilises sequencers and brings percussive expression to his tracks - they add something extra special to his compositions and help his music to stand out from his peers.

There is something very 'Klaus Schulze' about these tracks, a distinct progressiveness and movement that I simply adore. I have held on to this album for too long and am delighted to present it to you now.

An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive or a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0 ... and remember, paying supporters on Bandcamp also get unlimited mobile access to the album using the free Bandcamp listening app.

If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.

- Tx

Tracklisting
01. Ice Garden Window 05:44
02. Threading the Needle 07:09
03. Pillow 07:28
04. Lifeline 04:26
05. Eye on Ganesh 04:03
06. 3AM 05:28
07. Ethereal Nurse 04:04
08. Glimpse 05:52
09. Intercession 07:32
10. Everyhome 07:12

Details
Glimpse (waag_rel051) | CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Music by William Spivey
Design & Logistics by Thomas Mathie for weareallghosts.co.uk




https://archive.org/details/waag_rel051



Sunday, May 4, 2014

Presenting ... Silas & Friends vol.3 (waag_rel050) featuring Cousin Silas and his Friends





Silas & Friends vol.3 (waag_rel050)

The third volume of collaborations between Cousin Silas and his Friends - Silas & Friends vol.3 (waag_rel050) - is our 50th album release and 82nd release overall on weareallghosts.

It features 26 collaborations with 23 creative musicians and demonstrates the broad nature of ambient music.

Each combination is different ... each interaction releases some special magic, a synergy of effort, that brings out the best in both musicians and produces some truly exceptional music. As a non-musician, I find this utterly fascinating.

It would be unfair to single any one track out as being a highlight. I'll leave that to you, the listener, to do. What I will say is that I welcome this album to weareallghosts and hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.

I would also like to pay tribute to Brian Bourassa and Adam Howie. Adam drew this wonderful illustration over Brian's original photograph. I really like how it has turned out ... especially since I asked Adam to 'do something sci-fi, something Roger Dean' over Brian's original picture. Two wallpapers are attached with the Bandcamp release for the adornment of your PC or Mac, if you so desire.

An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive or a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0 ... ... and remember, paying supporters on Bandcamp also get unlimited mobile access to the album using the free Bandcamp listening app.

We are currently finalising the production of our first physical Cousin Silas release ... we have most of the cash required for 'The Sound of Silas'.

'The Sound of Silas' will be a double CD, limited to 100 copies, and will feature a range of music from Cousin Silas including an exclusive mini-dronescape and some remastered 'classic' tracks on one disc and tracks from his recent 'all guitar' project on the other. Any funds raised by Silas & Friends vol.3 will go towards this.

If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.

We will post more information regarding 'The Sound of Silas' in due course but for now ... enjoy Silas & Friends vol.3.

- Tx

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https://archive.org/details/waag_rel050



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Tracklisting
01. Cousin Silas & Ian Scott - Think of a sound 11:34
02. Cousin Silas & Doug Lynner - Transit 11:02
03. Cousin Silas and Ron Shayler - The blue between 09:13
04. Cousin Silas and Kuutana Serenity - Raindance 05:44
05. Cousin Silas and Ade Hodges - The Throbbing Engines Coalesced Into Dreamtime 05:33
06. Cousin Silas and Kevin Lyons - Fire and Ice 05:35
07. Cousin Silas and Colin Blake - Dreamwalking Into Oblivion 05:19
08. Cousin Silas and Sean Derrick Cooper Marquardt - Americanah 06:01
09. Cousin Silas and Chris Newman - Scab 07:26
10. Cousin Silas and Dave Clarkson - Divine Ingestion 03:44
11. Cousin Silas and Christopher Alvarado - A Silent Consolation 06:36
12. Cousin Silas and Piper Ben - The Lost Language Of The Innocent 07:44
13. Cousin Silas and Ade Hodges - In A Taxi To Her Home 02:42
14. Cousin Silas and Rebekkah Hilgraves - Dating In The 21st Century - part 1* 05:09
15. Cousin Silas and Steve Austin Rose - Dreaming 05:26
16. Cousin Silas and Peter Davidson - Frog Battle 05:31
17. Cousin Silas and Sean Derrick Cooper Marquardt - The King Of The Abyss Stops Off For One 03:20
18. Cousin Silas and Jeff Duke - Assailing Down Olympus Mons 05:05
19. Cousin Silas and Jack Hertz - Entangled Realms 02:27
20. Cousin Silas and William Spivey - Oracle 05:21
21. Cousin Silas and Symatic Star - Full Moon 08:29
22. Cousin Silas and Ade Hodges - The Winged Emblems Of Long-Vanished Airlines 05:12
23. Cousin Silas and Ian Craig - The Enclosing 05:28
24. Cousin Silas and Michael Brueckner - 2 Trees 06:37
25. Cousin Silas and midnightradio11 - Transmission From The Midnight Radio 07:06
26. Cousin Silas and Dagmar Salomon - Wings 02:03
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* Please Note: the track by Cousin Silas and Rebekkah Hilgraves contains language that some people may not appreciate.

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Presenting ... "Dronescape 018 (waag_drs018)" by Cousin Silas





George Carlin once said ...
"Have you ever started a path? No one seems willing to do this. We don't mind using existing paths, but we rarely start new ones. Do it today. Start a path. Even if it doesn't lead anywhere."
This saying resonates with me for a number of reasons, too many in fact for here & now. What I will say, however, is how much I respect Cousin Silas' Dronescape project and how, in creating his own path, he’s created something that a lot of people have gained pleasure from.

He's a humble wee imp that Silas chappy, he'd be happy with one or two folks getting it. He considers the number of people who download & listen, AND support this project amazing for him ... it certainly amazes me.

I am grateful to Cousin Silas for providing us with this backing to our path making, whatever that path maybe, wherever that path may go. Dronescape 018 is a beautiful piece of music ... it lifts the heart and lightens the mood. I found 018 to be very relaxing and deeply meditative. It is the soundtrack to a spiritual journey, a path each individual decides to take to a destination only they know where.

I hope you will enjoy this dronescape as much as I do.

An MP3 version of this album is available for free on Archive or a lossless version available on Bandcamp for 'pay what you want' which does include £0 ... ... and remember, paying supporters on Bandcamp also get unlimited mobile access to the album using the free Bandcamp listening app.

We are currently finalising the production of our first physical Cousin Silas release ... we have most of the cash required for 'The Sound of Silas'.

'The Sound of Silas' will be a double CD, limited to 100 copies, and will feature a range of music from Cousin Silas including an exclusive mini-dronescape and some remastered 'classic' tracks on one disc and tracks from his recent 'all guitar' project on the other. Any funds raised by 018 will go towards this.

If you do decide to download this album for free then all we ask in return is that you tell your friends, tweet a link or post it on Facebook, write a review and spread the word.

We will post more information regarding 'The Sound of Silas' in due course but for now ... enjoy 018.

- Tx



https://archive.org/details/waag_drs018