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In the Branches & Neglect – “Those Who Carried On” [Western Ambient]
Monuments by In The Branches and Neglect I’m going to upload a 4K video for “Monuments” on YouTube soon. Meanwhile, enjoy this throwback from one of my most mysterious albums
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Bliss – They Made History (2005)
I have no idea how this album made it to my earballs, but I can’t believe it’s not some sort of legendary masterpiece known by everyone in the ambient/chill world.
In The Branches – The Rivers of Yellowstone
A new space-guitar lullaby from In The Branches, now with an official music video on YouTube. … Continue reading…In The Branches – The Rivers of Yellowstone
Wishlist: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Ken Rockwell said, “This Canon 100-400 II is an extraordinary lens. Images are astounding, but you won’t fully appreciate the feel, instant autofocus and smooth zooming until you get your own.” … Continue reading…Wishlist: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II USM
Bvdub – “Hollow Words” from “Hard Times, Hard Hearts”
Hard Times, Hard Hearts by bvdub
Flashback: “Evolve” by The Adaptive
“Evolve” was the debut full-length from The Adaptive, an experimental blending of live acoustic instruments, electric guitars, and electronic bass music. … Continue reading…Flashback: “Evolve” by The Adaptive
“One Last Gift” by In The Branches
This song is, like most In The Branches songs, based around some mysterious live recordings that were purposely buried and forgotten (as this is a method of making music that
“Saturnus” by Quiet Sector out now on Bandcamp (ambient/cinematic space music)
Dreamy, light and dark ambient music created for the beautiful planet Saturn. … Continue reading…“Saturnus” by Quiet Sector out now on Bandcamp (ambient/cinematic space music)
“I Don’t Wanna Know About Evil, I Only Wanna Know About Love.” John Martyn’s Underrated 1973 Classic Song (With Lyrics)
Jump to lyrics or scroll down John Martyn “Don’t Want To Know” Lyrics And I don’t want to know about evilOnly want to know about loveI don’t want to know
Astronomy, Astrology, and Mythology
An alarming number of people care more about Mercury being in retrograde, than the mercury in our lakes and rivers. … Continue reading…Astronomy, Astrology, and Mythology
Various Artists – Planitis Aris EP (ambient fundraiser compilation) out now on Bandcamp and YouTube
Planitis Aris EP Planitis Aris EP name your price Announcing the 25th official release from The Adaptive, Planitis Aris EP. “Planitis Aris” is Greek for “Planet Mars”, more accurately
Updates: music.theadaptive.net, a new Roland Gaia SH-01, Omnisphere 2, and Labored Breath…
music.theadaptive.net I moved my Bandcamp page to music.theadaptive.net, instead of theadaptive.bandcamp.com. The old address still works, so this is more of an alias than a move. I plan to continue
“What Software Do You Use to Make Music?”
The one question I’ve probably been asked more than any other, in recent years, is “what software do you use?” I remember asking that question. It’s really important when you’re starting out. “Why is this other guy making more music than I am? Hey, what software do you use?” … Continue reading…“What Software Do You Use to Make Music?”
Quiet Sector & In The Branches featured in “Dark Ambient Northwest” Spotify Playlist
Hear More You can listen to many more songs from In The Branches and Quiet Sector on Bandcamp.
In The Branches – Traveling Back Through Time (Official 4K Music Video)
Collected Pieces – Part 1 by In The Branches
“Stepping Into the Past” by In The Branches and Neglect
This track floods my whole being with a cosmic sense of flow, of subtle grace and love to the pulsation of life inside and outside, a sense of the uniqueness
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Dyson Sphere Program gives me hope for video games
This game might just have me hooked in. It’s so realistic that I’m being reminded of several important scientific principles, predictions, and concepts even in the first few minutes. And despite what you learned while in school-prison… Learning can be fun after all. … Continue reading…Dyson Sphere Program gives me hope for video games
In The Branches – “Sweet Vancouver Sun (ft. JT Warren)” + Vancouver, Washington Photo Gallery
In The Branches · Sweet Vancouver Sun (Live with JT Warren, 2017) – Creative Commons, Royalty-Free Download A rare live recording that I always love to come across, buried in
In The Branches – “Lost and Found” now on YouTube
“Lost and Found” was a return to the minimal side of In The Branches, using only live guitar (plus a loop pedal and hardware effects pedals) as the sole source of sound through the entire hour-long journey. … Continue reading…In The Branches – “Lost and Found” now on YouTube