This is a throwback mix released 5 years ago under my previous pseudonym DJ Seroton in a series called Unwind.

The mix was inspired by the the 5th track (More Than Nothing), and is centered around our desire to sometimes “turn back the hands of the clock” and do something we missed out on doing. Even though the song describes a man’s regret for not pursuing a relationship, I’d like to think of this idea more generically to include everything we procrastinate or never get to do that we later wish we would have done, or at least tried!

Musically, this mix was by far the most time-consuming 1-hour mix I’ve ever created! It almost burnt me out trying to perfect all aspects of the mix, especially the first of the two mashups, track 13, which is made up of two equally amazing songs by DeYarmond Edison and All India Radio.

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee (uppmixes.com/donate). You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Rob Fleming ― First Light

02:05
Rhythm Of Mankind & Nature ― Between Space And Time

05:15
Aleksey Chistilin ― Mood (Edit)

08:20
Erik Wøllo ― A Sublime Place (Excerpt)

08:34
Mansions on the Moon feat. Codi ― More Than Nothing

12:06
Fort Road ― Fluke (Subsets Remix)

15:05
Equal Stones & Endless Melancholy ― Disappear in Light

18:27
Ioflow ― Impermanence

19:41
Barcelona ― Please Don’t Go

23:25
Green Sun ― The First Birth

27:15
Erik Håkansson ― Summer Vibe (Chill version)

32:08
Andrew Lahiff ― Ascending to the Dream Horizon (Excerpt)

32:18
DeYarmond Edison vs. All India Radio ― Lucky My Whole Life Long (DJ Seroton Mashup)

38:39
Constance Demby ― Eternal Return (Unfolding, Enfolding, Return) (Edit)

42:43
Brian Keane & Omar Faruk Tekbilek ― Desert Twilight

46:14
Michael Bublé ― Always on My Mind

50:34
The Eager Seas vs. Helios ― You Gave Me Clementine (DJ Seroton Mashup)

55:54
Ensoul ― Fire

In his seminal album Ambient 1: Music for Airports, Brian Eno proclaimed “Ambient Music must be able to accommodate many levels of listening attention without enforcing one in particular; it must be as ignorable as it is interesting”. Over at AmbientSoundbath.com podcast, Matt has been curating and producing longform ambient albums that are faithful to that aspirational ideal of ambient music. I really admire the work Matt is doing, including his YouTube channel, that I reached out to him with a proposal to create a guest mix, and he graciously accepted.

Check out Matt’s Ambient Soundbath podcast:
https://ambientsoundbath.com/

And his ambient guitar albums:
https://mattborghi.bandcamp.com/

This mix is pure ambient as it was meant to be. Making it was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee (www.uppmixes.com/donate). You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Warmth ― Essay

07:48
Hakobune ― love knows where

17:20
Andrew Lahiff ― Distant Fragments

23:21
Fading Language ― A Space in the Silence

25:34
Andrew Lahiff ― A Lingering Light

30:21
Tonepoet ― Solar Wind

34:47
kwajbasket ― and then i entered the void to find you

37:52
Max Corbacho ― No Day nor Night

41:00
Oöphoi ― Riding A White Swan Over Silent Lands

48:32
Warmth ― Spherule

54:40
Havenaire ― Brute Camp

59:56
Ishq ― Midnight Grove (Excerpt)

“May your dreams bring you peace in the darkness,
May you always rise over the rain.
May the light from above always lead you to love,
May you stay in the arms of the angels.”

from the opening track Lullaby For A Soldier (Arms Of The Angels) by Maggie Siff & The Forest Rangers, taken from Sons of Anarchy soundtrack.

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Tracklist

00:00
Maggie Siff & The Forest Rangers ― Lullaby For A Soldier (Arms Of The Angels)

02:50
Alex Somers ― Water (Not Go Home)

03:25
Escape By Night ― Where Joy Shall Reign (Original Mix)

07:32
We Are All Astronauts ― Doves (Edit)

11:07
Coldplay ― Kaleidoscope (Edit)

12:11
The Echelon Effect ― Watching Over The Headland

17:15
Misha Mishenko ― Andrew’s Dream

18:42
Peter Pearson ― A Time Gone By

21:13
Floyd Cramer ― Losers Weepers

23:15
Eisu x softy ― Snowflakes

24:45
Kool&Klean ― Solace

29:26
Steve Gibbs ― Adrift

33:45
The Echelon Effect ― Tired Wings

38:53
Ludovico Einaudi ― Be Mine Tonight

41:25
City Girl ― Memories of a Dream

44:29
Need A Name ― Everything is Moving, But Not the Sky

47:09
Coldplay ― Us Against The World

51:04
Cousin Silas ― Dagmar Dreams

58:12
Sade ― The Sweetest Gift

I call to you in longing
by the light of the moon,
billowing clouds envelope me
with absence of pain or fear
all time suspended.

In the stillness of this night,
peace washes over me
as I listen to the Universe…
do you hear its whisper,
do you feel its heartbeat?

You smile inside the clouds
as we yearn to become one,
lingering until the color of dawn
spills across the sky.

— The Stillness of This Night by James Casey

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Tracklist
00:00
Olivia Belli ― Wheeling Stars (REMIX)

02:06
Federico Durand ― La Casa De Los Abuelos

04:00
Kip Mazuy ― Sweet Stillness

11:08
kwajbasket ― Shuttr

16:32
Bedroom ― Pirouttes

19:36
Dawn Chorus and the Infallible Sea ― alpha

24:12
Piotr Michałowski ― Phoenix

26:40
Porya Hatami ― Restless

29:20
Tonepoet ― A Wandering Soul Is Not Always A Lost One

33:12
Slow Dancing Society ― Radiance

36:56
Warmth ― Parallel rework

40:31
adham shaikh ― BLossom Part 7

46:00
Stars Of The Lid ― Summertimes

49:18
Wayne Robert Thomas ― Allemandes I and II

54:12
Otto A Totland ― Aquet

57:06
Otto A Totland ― Closer

We are all painters
Holding a color palette
Conceiving a painting
It’s how we mix the colors
Depending on our imagination
Whether we paint happiness
Or scenes of saddened gray
Situations yield the paintings
Sometimes splashing all colors
Or else black colors gloom
Universe has mostly dark energy
Yet, we have found our colors
To paint our abode, we inhabit
No matter, colors of joy and sorrow
We celebrate all colors
We are all painters, wielding the brush
To create new colors of hope

– Colors by Amitav Radiance

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Groove Chiller ― Dawn (Polished Mix) (Edit)

04:02
Martin Liege ― Time To Chill

06:55
Luminous ― Forever

11:28
Martin Liege ― Morning Coffee (Original Mix)

15:15
The American Dollar ― Oracle (Ambient) (Edit)

16:57
Strehlow ― Cold Beach

18:57
sleepy fish x Philanthrope x mommy ― morning rises

21:21
Cristina Camacho ― Wicked Game

25:05
Raff feat. Gushi ― Pride (In The Name Of Love)

28:55
Asian Chill Art ― Shengapur (Chilled Asia Mix)

33:47
The Buddha Lounge Ensemble ― My Immortal (Edit)

36:29
Hazy Year, C4C ― Melted

38:15
Katie Melua ― No Fear Of Heights

40:42
Syntheticsax ― Goodbye Summer

44:01
Misha Mishenko ― Scent of a Holiday

47:15
City Girl ― on the train somewhere between my apartment and you

50:03
Tycho ― A Walk

54:57
Olan Mill ― Postponed Mindfulness

55:22
4lienetic ― Mistakes (Rework)

This is a throwback mix released 6 years ago under my previous pseudonym DJ Seroton in a series called Unwind. It was a 30-min guest mix I did for a Chillout show that I loved called Special Chill Session, created by Dave Harrigan. It’s inspired by the sensation one would get when enjoying the beaches of France’s second largest city: Marseille. I had fun hand picking and mixing the track list of this mix, and I hope you enjoy it on your next beach getaway.

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Rhythm Of Mankind & Nature ― When The Sun Touches The Ocean

05:57
Melibea ― Wake Up

10:21
Velvet Dreamer ― French Kisses

15:19
Florzinho & Euphonic Traveller feat. Barbara Yaa Boahene ― Like the First Moment

20:29
Royspop ― Mid Summer Nights (Luxury Deluxe Mix)

26:25
DJ San Martino ― Velvet Dreams

This mix was released on this day 5 years ago as part of my Drifter ambient series, which I created under my previous pseudonym DJ Seroton. It was the second collaboration I have done with the talented musician Tonepoet, who creates an excellent ambient mix podcast called Spaceman’s Transmissions. We gave this mix the title of “As The World Comes into Focus”. It’s essentially an exploration of our inner senses as we drift in and out of consciousness. You may recognize this feeling from a time when you drifted off to sleep and then brought back somehow to faint awakening, only to drift back afterwards into a peaceful and restful sleep.

This is what Tonepoet had to say about the mix and our collaboration:

“While a simple mix from myself would seem sufficient, having the partnership with the humbling DJ SEROTON is one thing that pushes this mix far over the edge. I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to create 2 mixes with him (the other is DRIFTER VOL. 6). For this particular mix, I stirred up the first half of the set, and he countered my vision with an unparalleled mix of intensity, beauty, and authority. It’s really nice to have someone enhance my intentions and gives a fresh vibe to the set. The unpredictability of the outcome is what provides inspiration smiles. Not only is DJ Seroton such a very cool guy and like-minded music aficionado, but his production standards of both his art and presentation are of the highest standards. I really felt that I should do my best so as to really raise the standard of what we both could offer our peace seeking listeners. I’m very confident that together we have woven the perfect texture of sound and color; using light as glue and sealing it all in a consumable format for your mind and ears.

My hope is that the music brings you a sense of solitude and elation. Feel free to use the music any time you need those sensations. Peace.”

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Woob ― Stranger Air (Error #1) – Repurpose

02:21
Umber ― Öpik-Oort

04:41
Aural Method ― As I Awoke…

06:00
Pseudosphère ― Aperception III

11:03
Monk By The Sea ― Lighthouse

13:58
Good Weather For An Airstrike ― Awaiting Your Arrival

17:44
Ben Lovett ― Surrender

20:28
Tonepoet ― Within My Mind An Ocean Appears

21:27
Tonepoet ― Things Left Unsaid

24:14
Umber feat. Good Weather For An Airstrike ― Sunshine Youth

28:24
Brambles ― To Speak Of Solitude

31:04
Aaron Zigman ― Anna On The Floor

31:32
Bing Satellites ― Soothing Image 46

34:09
Bing Satellites ― Dark Clouds

38:49
Adham Shaikh & Tim Floyd ― Portals (Part II)

43:35
Jonson ― Reason of Senses

49:05
Otto A Totland ― Seveen

50:09
Stars Of The Lid ― I Will Surround You

52:15
Ben Woods ― The Brightest Lights in the Darkest Skies

Brilliant colors wash over the sky
The wonder of it all brings out a sigh

Clouds bathed in the rich tones at dusk
Give way to a crimson, for some it’s a must

The elegance of the sun sinking into the sea
Did God make all this especially for me?

The stars emerge through the deepened sky
And one by one they brighten ones eye

Moonbeams dance; sparkling upon the waves
This awesome sight, always brings out the raves

There is a joy in viewing this scene
To clarify the memory of what life means

As steady as the breeze that blows from the sea
I’ll always cherish sunsets made special for me

As constant as the pounding of the surf
As sure as the green grass weaves on the turf

With the certainty that the sun will rise
Love will go on if seen with these eyes

Fading Light by James Casey

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Quiet Evenings ― Riverbend (Excerpt)

03:26
Andrew Lahiff ― We Lost Sight Of The Island

07:03
Christina Vantzou ― Shadow Sun

11:40
Ψystein Sevεg ― Thundernight

13:11
Ben Johnson Music Factory ― Sunset In Anchorage

15:01
Luke Faulkner ― Silhouette

16:53
Nils Frahm ― The Roughest Trade

19:36
Aurastore ― Worlds Of Possibilities

23:13
Hazy ― Forever

26:11
An Imaginal Space feat. Zefora ― Lamentations Part VI

34:06
Dylan C. Jones ― Drowning Last Light

39:32
Benjamin Dauer ― The Softest of Light

46:42
Brian Eno ― A Clearing

49:12
Macroform ― The Heart Chakra

With this mix, I want to invite you to fall in love with a style of chillout music called Chillhop. It’s a style that brings together lofi hip hop beats with a rather jazzy and relaxed feel.

One day, I was sampling music on Bandcamp when I stumbled across City Girl’s incredible album: Siren of the Formless. I had heard (and previously featured) this style of music, but never have I heard such an exquisite full-length album showcasing wonderful combination of smooth jazz elements, dusty vintage samples, and laid back hip-hop beats. I listened to this album on repeat and set out on a journey to discover the best of what this genre has to offer.

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
City Girl ― In the Sunlight

02:56
middle school, Aso ― Cypress

05:12
Aso ― Sunsets

07:46
City Girl ― Radiant & Voiceless

09:49
City Girl ― Pond of Lillies

12:49
Hang Øver ― Home

14:18
Sleepy Fish ― Fall’s Echos

16:21
John H. Clarke ― Cielo

21:01
City Girl ― Silver Ribbons in Lavender Hair

24:34
Barnes Blvd. feat. Rook1e ― Intro

25:10
City Girl ― Ji-Eun’s Favorite

28:49
Bardalimov ― Wait for Your Heart

33:09
Weathertunes ― Hymn Of Peace

36:47
CDM ― Many Rivers To Cross

41:52
Daniel Benjamin ― The Flying Kite

44:58
City Girl ― Siren of the Formless

48:05
Palaraga ― Cyprus Morning (Original mix)

51:37
Pandrezz ― Cuddlin

54:25
4lienetic ― Words

55:42
løøver ― Giulia

57:31
Ben Woods ― A Vacant Stream of Light (Excerpt)

58:26
Greg Haines ― Better

This album is dedicated to Antonymes, an artist whose work has inspired me for years. Ian’s music has been described as “rich in ambient textures and tonal arrangements that are both beautiful and haunting. If you close your eyes you can see a landscape that pulses with color and life that cannot be seen with the human eye.” (Joseph Timmons, blogcritics.org)

The opening track, Coming Into Silence, was Ian’s contribution to a charity compilation album called Gap In Time, whose proceeds go to WHO’s efforts to counteract the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This highlights yet another side of Ian’s character. His humane, down-to-earth and generous qualities shed light on the wonderful human being behind this mesmerizing music.

As if this wasn’t enough, Ian’s an avid designer and photographer. He carved out a unique niche in photography: documenting disused properties across the UK and Europe. The cover photo of this album was shot by Ian, and is part of a great set of photos reflecting the haunting decay of abandoned buildings.

Making this mix was a labor of love. If you feel like showing your appreciation, buy me a cup of a coffee. You can also share this with your friends, rate it or leave a review. Thank you.

Tracklist

00:00
Antonymes ― Coming Into Silence

04:58
An Imaginal Space ― 22nd July 2014

06:02
Cousin Silas & Kuutana ― Between Heaven And Earth

14:49
Tonepoet ― The Beginning Of The End (Edit)

21:12
TUNESURGE ― The Lunar Voyage

24:11
Andrew Lahiff ― Longing

26:06
ontol ― Bethantrobl

30:31
Marconi Union ― Blue Collar Parade

36:13
Tonepoet ― The Stars Above

37:36
Ben Woods ― Above & Beyond

39:38
Max Richter ― If You Came This Way

47:47
Weingarten – Charlton ― Comfort In Silence

51:18
Jóhann Jóhannsson ― Melodia (IV) (Live at Ancienne Belgique)

53:00
Sabled Sun ― Acid Rain

55:47
Antonymes ― 261210