Vibes: Healing, Flowing, Peaceful, Patient, Responsive, Introspective, Luminous, Meditative, Ethereal, Mystical, Soothing, Cosmic, Spiritual, Mellow, Airy, Hypnotic
Styles: Neo-Classical New Age, Devotional Ambient, Spiritual Jazz
The Cosmic Tones Research Trio – All is Sound Read More »
featuring Meg Baird, P.G. Six, MICK Flower, J. Mascis, Erika Elder…
Style: Weird Americana, Country Psych, Dream-Folk
Vibes: Hazy, Relaxed, Introspective, Stoned, Rural, Uplifting, Dreamy, Warm, Psychedelic, Raw, Cosmic, Earthy, Reflective, Peaceful
MV – Blazing Grace Read More »
Style: Experimental Songwriter, Vocal Jazz, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Reflective, Tender, Woozy, Romantic, Peaceful, Restrained, Hypnotic, Meandering, Lethargic, Soothing, Autumnal, Breezy, Elegant, Flowing, Gentle, Heartfelt, Intertwined, Warm
Musical Qualities: Soft, Slow, Lyrical, Improvisation, Loose, Lush
Eric Chenaux Trio – Delights of My Life Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock
Vibe: Panoramic, Peaceful, Contemplative, Uplifting, Morning, Breezy, Warm, Open, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Lush, Polished, Melodic, Catchy, Lyrical
Steve Gunn – Other /\ You Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Jazz-Folk, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Winter, Mystical, Airy, Romantic, Uplifting, Poetic, Nature, Contemplative, Flowing, Gentle, Intimate, Morning, Open, Peaceful, Soothing, Reflective
Bruce Cockburn – High Winds White Sky Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk
Moods: Bittersweet, Contemplative, Gentle, Poetic, Intimate, Morning, Pastoral, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Soft, Lyrical, Lush, Vocal Harmonies
Tara Jane O’Neil – s/t Read More »
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Weird Americana
Vibes: Laidback, Reflective, Road Trip, Warm, Haunting, Compassionate, Pastoral, Rootsy, Playful, Bittersweet, Peaceful, Raw
Michael Hurley – Ancestral Swamp Read More »
Hazy, Lethargic, Dreamy, Desert, Gentile, Nocturnal, Peaceful, Contemplative, Cryptic, Loner, Mellow, Psychedelic, Soothing
Ilyas Ahmed – With Endless Fire Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische Musik
Vibes: Triumphant, Ethereal, Flowing, Pastoral, Bright, Epic, Uplifting, Warm, Spiritual, Peaceful
Instrumentation: Piano, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Percussion, Spinett, Flute, Vocals
Popol Vuh – Einsjäger & Siebenjäger Read More »
Two Lungfish songs are transformed into side-long mystical folk meditations.
Vibes: Meditative, Poetic, Peaceful, Mystical, Soothing, Intertwined, Patient, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Mantra, Sparse, Repetitive, Soft, Slow
Style: Loner Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk
Vibes: Reflective, Gentle, Airy, Soothing, Intimate, Dreamy, Contemplative, Peaceful, Philosophical, Introspective, Foggy, Morning, Therapeutic
Musical Qualities: Soft, Acoustic, Sparse, Polished, Melodic
Six Organs of Admittance – Time is Glass Read More »
Vibes: Ethereal, Communal, Healing, Flowing, Heartfelt, Devotional, Conscious, Utopian, Warm, Intertwined, Spiritual, Uplifting, Sombre, Nature, Peaceful, Sentimental, Comforting, Compassionate, Psychedelic
Brother Ahh – Move Ever Onwards Read More »
Style: Collage-Pop, Glitch-Folk, Plunderphonics
Vibe: Surreal, Psychedelic, Peaceful, Cerebral, Meditative, Philosophical, Spiritual, Uplifting, Warm, Playful, Hallucinogenic
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Electro-Acoustic, Melodic, Sound Collage, Vocal Manipulation
The Books – Lost and Safe Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Folk
Vibes: Meditative, Forest, Peaceful, Contemplative, Nature, Soothing, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Harmonium, Hammered Dulcimer, Electronics, Acoustic Guitar
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Ritual Folk
Vibes: Haunting, Witchy, Occult, Hypnotic, Intimate, Eerie, Tender, Poetic, Nocturnal, Sensual, Ethereal
Musical Qualities: Slow, Soft, Lyrical, Acoustic, Sparse, Solo, Live Recording
Jaköb Battick – Goat-Horned Moon Live Read More »
On the surface…
Style: Mystical Folk, Folk Baroque
Vibes: Journeying, Meditative, Ritualistic, Flowing, Nature, Warm, Devotional, Peaceful, Contemplative, Hypnotic, Eclectic
Duncan Park – Traveller’s Peace Read More »
Ethereal explorations and healing frequencies channeled through alternating LPs and cassettes.
Originally aired December 2023 on Bedcrumb Show
Migraine Daydreams, Vol. 2 [SGR 12.23 | Bedcrumb Show] Read More »
LP, Celeste Recording, 1976 Style: Neo-Medieval Folk, Progressive Folk, Traditional [Appalachian, Celtic, European, Hymns] Vibes: Hypnotic, Flowing, Rootsy, Medieval, Passionate, Meditative, Peaceful Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Suite, Pulse Instrumentation: Voice, Hammered Dulcimer, Psalteries, Flute Tamboura, Ch’in
Dorothy Carter – Troubadour Read More »
Style: Nyahbinghi, Roots Reggae, Dub
Vibes: Ceremonial, Devotional, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Rastafari, Uplifting, Conscious, Mystical, Meditative, Peaceful, Introspective, Philosophical, Warm, Utopian, Tribal, Summer
Dadawah – Peace and Love – Wadadasow Read More »
Style: Outsider Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Weird Americana
Vibes: Loner, Pastoral, Playful, Reflective, Rootsy, Warm, Aquatic, Peaceful, Mellow, Morning, Rural, Surreal, Relaxed
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Sparse, Lyrical, Melodic, Simple
Michael Hurley – Blue Navigator Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Symphonic Prog
Vibes: Spring, Adventure, Warm, Breezy, Bright, Morning, Pastoral, Peaceful, Playful, Rootsy, Sunny, Surreal, Vibrant, Nature, Uplifting
Musical Qualities: Suite, Lush, Progressive, Technical, Acoustic, Melodic, Soft
Harmonium – Les cinq saisons Read More »
Style: Sophisti-Pop, New Wave, Progressive Pop
Vibes: Spring, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Sentimental, Anthemic, Passionate, Introspective, Spiritual, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sleek, Catchy, Melodic, Lush, Rhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Chora
Talk Talk – The Colour of Spring Read More »
Style: Chamber Ambient, Post-Minimalism, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Contemplative, Mellow, Elegant, Soothing, Suspenseful, Light, Open, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sparse, Soft, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Slow
Loren Connors & David Grubbs – Arborvitae Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Autumnal, Ecstatic, Communal, Hypnotic, Groovy, Meditative, Warm, Uplifting, Peaceful, Spiritual, Exploratory, Heartfelt, Light, Love, Meandering, Mysterious
Instrumentation: Tenor Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Upright Bass, Percussion, Drums, Harmonium, Keyboards
Pharoah Sanders – Pharoah (Deluxe Edition) Read More »
Style: Drone-Folk, Acid Folk, Guitar Soli (LP2)
Vibes: Nocturnal, Intimate, Desert, Raw, Lethargic, Melancholy, Autumnal, Haunting, Mellow, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Home Recording, Acoustic, Sparse, Lo-Fi, Droney, Instrumental (LP2)
Ilyas Ahmed – Between Two Skies / Towards the Night Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Nature, Pastoral, Peaceful, Soothing, Hallucinogenic, Impressionistic, Light, Colorful, Forest
Instrumentation: Modular Synthesizer, Keyboards, Flute, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Percussion, Violin, Autoharp, Harmonica, Penny Whistle, Vocals
M. Sage – Paradise Crick Read More »
with Anna Butters (Upright Bass, Electric Bass) & Jeff Parker (Electric Guitar)
Style: Jazz Fusion, Jazz-Funk
Vibes: Sunny, Groovy, Breezy, Relaxed, Mellow
Daniel Villareal – Lados B Read More »
Style: Weird Americana, Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Cryptic, Autumnal, Warm, Rural, Sardonic, Observational, Apathetic, Mellow, Peaceful, Playful. Twangy
Musical Qualities: Lush, Loops, Electro-Acoustic, Percussive, Melodic, Lyrical, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Califone – Villagers Read More »
Style & Influences: Chamber Folk, Post-Rock, Chamber Jazz, Ambient Pop
Vibe: Patient, Winter Mornings, Impressionistic, Peaceful, Soothing, Nature, Meditative, Soft, Slow, Lush
Instrumentation: Fender Rhodes, Piano, Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Violin, Drums, Dulcimer, Clarinet, Percussion, Tape Loops
Modern Nature – No Fixed Point in Space Read More »
Style: Jazz-Folk, American Primitivism
Vibe: Desert, Impressionistic, Pastoral, Peaceful, Meandering, Meditative, Western, Nature
Instrumentation: Vibraphone, 12-String Acoustic Guitar, Drums
Elkhorn – On the Whole Universe in All Directions Read More »
Produced by George Harrison
Style: Vedic Chants, Hindustani Classical Music
Vibe: Devotional, Meditative, Nocturnal, Spiritual, Peaceful, Ritualistic, Reflective, Soothing, Ecstatic, Hypnotic, Intricate, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Group Vocals, Sitar, Autoharp, Strings (Viola, Violin, Cello), Flute, Tabla, Veena, Mridangam, Morsing, Tamboura, Harp, Santoor, Acoustic Guitar, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone
Ravi Shankar – Chants of India Read More »
Style: Trance-Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Pastoral, Cinematic, Communal, Rural, Driving, Earthy, Hypnotic, Open, Peaceful, Psychedelic, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Slow, Dynamic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Jams, Riffs, Fuzzy, Atmospheric
featuring Sonny Sharrock
Style: Post-Bop, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Airy, Searching, Peaceful, Hypnotic, Warm, Spring, Uplifting, Devotional
Instrumentation: Flute, Electric Guitar, Congas, Drums, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Alto Saxophone
Byard Lancaster – It’s Not Up to Us Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Country, Dream Folk
Moods: Contemplative, Peaceful, Spiritual, Existential, Flowing, Soothing, Ethereal, Road Trip, Cosmic, Dreamy
Musical Qualities: Lush, Slow, Lyrical, Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies
Jakob Battick – To Be Born Again & Again Read More »
Style: Drone Pop, Shoegaze, Noise Pop, Dream Pop, Tape Music
Moods: Ethereal, Hypnotic, Warm, Sedated, Blissful, Deconstructed, Tender, Summer, Romantic, Peaceful, Passionate, Dreamy, Meditative, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Loops, Washy, Lush, Melodic, Noisy, Sampling, Dense, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – On the Echoing Green Read More »
Tracks from Tortoise’s debut LP remixed by Bundy K. Brown, John McEntire, Jim O’Rourke, Steve Albini, Mike Watt, Brad Wood, Rick Brown, Casey Rice
Styles: Ambient Dub, Electroacoustic, Electronic, Post-Rock
Moods: Deconstructed, Futuristic, Meditative, Mechanical, Cold, Open, Abstract, Airy, Eclectic, Mysterious, Peaceful, Spacey
Musical Qualities: Remix, Atmospheric, Sparse, Sampling, Loops, Instrumental, Electro-Acoustic
Tortoise – Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters Read More »
Styles: Griot Music, Mande Music, Afro-Jazz
Moods: Uplifting, Earthy, Sunny, Communal, Dance, Joyful, Passionate, Peaceful, Playful, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Warm, Tribal, Utopian
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Polyrhythmic, Acoustic, Melodic, Technical
Mandingo Griot Society Read More »
Style: Ambient, Dream-Folk, Drone Pop
Moods: Melancholy, Nocturnal, Cosmic, Grainy, Contemplative, Lethargic, Meditative, Peaceful, Intimate, Ethereal, Loner, Haunting, Dreamy, Hazy, Meandering, Monochrome, Murky, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Droney, Lo-Fi, Home Recording, Loops, Simple, Slow, Soft, Solo
Grouper – A I A: Alien Observer Read More »
featuring members of Tortoise, Codeine, Rex, Tower Recordings, etc.
Style: Chamber-Folk, Back-Porch Minimalism, Post-Rock
Moods: Peaceful, Back-Porch, Mellow, Airy, Focused, Impressionistic, Intertwined, Light, Open, Warm
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Minimalist, Instrumental, Repetitive
Pullman – Viewfinder Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream-Folk
Moods: Reflective, Flowing, Dreamy, Bittersweet, Melancholy, Pastoral, Mellow, Breezy, Haunting, Morning, Contemplative, Poetic, Peaceful, Soothing
Meg Baird – Furling Read More »
Style: Post-Minimalism, Ambient Chamber-Folk, New Age
Moods: Soothing, Flowing, Dreamy, Meditative, Nature, Peaceful, Hypnotic, Pulse, Intertwined, Reflective
Instrumentation: Celtic Harp, Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Voice
P.G. Six & Louise Bock – All Summer Long is Gone Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Heartland Rock
Moods: Breezy, Warm, Road Trip, Carefree, Sunny, Uplifting, Peaceful, Anthemic
Personnel:
Steve Gunn – Guitar, Vocals; Jim Elkington – Guitar, Dobro; John Truscinksi – Drums; Nathan Bowles – Percussion, Pian; Justin Tripp – Electric Bass; Jason Meagher – Electric Bass; Hans Chew – Wurlitzer
Steve Gunn – Ancient Jules Read More »
Style: Organic Music, Psychedelic Jazz, Ecstatic Minimalism, Gnawa
Moods: Ritualistic, Communal, Contemplative, Meditative, Earthy, Transcendent, Psychedelic, Colorful, Soothing, Spiritual, Peaceful
Featuring Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Mai Sugimoto, Jason Stein, Mikel Patrick Avery, Lisa Albarado, Kara Bershad, Josh Berman, and Nick Mazzarella
Natural Information Society Community Ensemble – Since Time is Gravity Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana
Moods: Observational, Peaceful, Reflective, Rustic, Mellow, Romantic, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Soft, Simple, Lush, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Saxophone, Upright Bass, Drums, Fiddle, Cello, Vocal Harmonies, Accordion
Jerry David DeCicca – The Unlikely Optimist and His Domestic Adventures Read More »
Style: Chamber-Jazz
Moods: Elegant, Peaceful, Airy, Flowing, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Polyphonic, Improvisation, Technical, Melodic, Soft
Personnel
James Newton – Flute; John Blake – Violin; Anthony Davis – Piano; Slide Hampton – Trombone; Billy Hart – Drums; Jay Haggard – Vibraphone; Cecil McBee – Upright Bass
James Newton – James Newton Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NiIEJ4UB1A&ab_channel=VanMorrison-Topic
Van Morrison – Common One Read More »
Features Masaki Batoh, Ben Lamar Gay, Jim Becker,
Style: Space Ambient, Progressive Electronic, Kosmische, New Age
Moods: Meditative, Cosmic, Peaceful, Warm, Intertwined, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Atmospheric, Washy, Droney
Instrumentation: Analogue Synthesizers, Organ, Bass Clarinet, Flute, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Cornet
Bitchin Bajas – Bajas Fresh Read More »
Style: Ambient Jazz, Minimalism, Drone
Moods: Peaceful, Meditative, Elegant, Patient, Soothing, Nocturnal, Focused, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Slow, Sparse, Minimalistic, Lo-fi, Thematic, Improvisation, Live
Rob Mazurek – Alternate Moon Cycles Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Chamber Folk, heavily influenced by Celtic Folk & British Folk-Rock
Moods: Reflective, Intimate, Autumnal, Pastoral, Soothing, Melancholy, Medieval, Peaceful, Tender, Mournful, Meditative
Instrumentation: Celtic Harp, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Piano, Frame Drum, Shakuhachi Flute, Farfisa Organ, Djembe, Dumbek, Tabla, Synthesizers
P.G. Six – Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites Read More »
Featured Musicians: Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, Marta Sofia Honer, etc
Styles: Orchestral Beat Music, Jazz Fusion, Spiritual Jazz
Mood: Spring, Cinematic, Warm, Uplifting, Spiritual, Groovy, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Lush, Suite, Sampling, Rhythmic, Orchestral, Instrumental, Beats, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Makaya McCraven – In These Times Read More »
Style: Ambient, Electroacoustic, Impressionism, Nature Recordings, Ambient Jazz, Sound Collage
Moods: Ethereal, Soothing, Aquatic, Flowing, Peaceful, Exploratory, Airy, Intimate, Nature
Musical Qualities: Field Recordings, Vignettes, Loops, Collage, Electro-Acoustic, Atmospheric, Improvisation
Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer – Recordings from the Åland Islands Read More »
Style: New Age, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Meditative, Devotional, Soothing, Mellow, Flowing, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Improvisation, Instrumental, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Shakuhachi, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Harp, Flute, Synthesizers, Percussion, Kora
Shabaka – Afrikan Culture Read More »
Style: Mystical Chamber Music, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische
Feeling: Devotional, Flowing, Meditative, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Solemn, Elegant, Exploratory
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Atmospheric, Choral, Chamber
Popol Vuh – Agape-Agape, Love-Love Read More »
Style: Outlaw Country, Singer/Songwriter, Flamenco-Influenced
Vibe: Tender, Breakup, Reflective, Patient, Personal, Lonely, Longing, Peaceful, Romantic, Bittersweet, Heartfelt, Intimate, Melancholy, Mellow, Sentimental, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Lyric-Driven, Chamber Arrangements
Willie Nelson – Spirit Read More »
Style: Post-Bop
Moods: Elegant, Intertwined, Airy, Longing, Responsive, Tender, Peaceful, Communal
Musical Qualities: Ballads, Improvisation, Thematic, Acoustic, Melodic, Complex
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Tenor Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Drums
Joshua Abrams’ Cloud Script Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk
Moods: Reflective, Poetic, Intimate, Lonely, Loving, Wise, Compassionate, Tender, Soothing, Contemplative, Bittersweet, Rustic, Peaceful, Melancholy, Intricate, Pastoral
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Soft, Melodic
Joan Shelley – The Spur Read More »
Style: Psych-Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Acid Folk
Vibe: Aquatic, Ethereal, Peaceful, Hallucinogenic, Reflective, Hypnotic, Mellow, Surreal, Uplifting, Warm, Existential
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Soft, Melodic, Atmospheric, Vocal Fx, Analogue Recording
Avey Tare – Cows on Hourglass Pond Read More »
Vibe: Uplifting, Spring, Whimsical, Groovy, Peaceful, Spacey, Sunny, Joyful
Musical Qualities: Lush, Catchy, Polished, Background Singers, Lyrical
Style: Psychedelic Soul, Canterbury Scene, Prog-Pop
Kevin Ayers – Bananamour Read More »
Style: Country, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Bittersweet, Reflective, Breakup, Intimate, Introspective, Melancholy, Poetic, Sombre, Longing
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Sparse, Acoustic, Slow
Mickey Newbury – Better Days Read More »
Style: Spiritual Jazz, World Fusion, Soul Jazz
Vibe: Devotional, Communal, Flowing, Peaceful, Warm, Mysterious, Longing, Conscious, Uplifting, Cosmic, Airy, Groovy, Lush, Eclectic
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Percussive, Improvisation, Thematic, Instrumental (Except A1, B3)
Instrumentation: Flute, Harp, Electric Guitar, Mbiri, Upright Bass, Drums, Gong, French Horn, Harmonica, Berimbau, Electric Bass, Percussion
Brother Ah and the Sounds of Awareness – Key to Nowhere Read More »
Personnel: Sathima Bea Benjamin – Vocals; Kenny Barron – Piano; Buster Williams – Upright Bass; Billy Higgins – Drums
Style: Vocal Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Ballads, Traditional
Vibe: Healing, Flowing, Warm, Airy, Spiritual, Soothing, Sombre, Heartfelt, Elegant, Uplifting, Bittersweet, Intimate, Morning, Peaceful, Reflective, Rootsy, Sentimental,
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Improvisation, Slow, Polished, Lyrical, Lush
Sathima Bea Benjamin – Windsong Read More »
Style: New Age, Ambient Jazz, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Healing, Woozy, Personal, Ethereal, Soothing, Intimate, Hypnotic, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Spoken Word, Soft, Slow, Electroacoustic, Field Recordings, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Instrumentation: Saxophone (w/ FX), Synthesizers, Piano, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Flute
Joseph Shabason – Anne Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Weird Americana, Folk Rock, Singer Songwriter
Vibe: Peaceful, Melancholy, Reflective, Romantic, Gentle, Rustic, Warm, Autumnal, Bittersweet, Breezy, Contemplative, Lethargic, Mellow, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Soft, Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Atmospheric
P.G. Six – Slightly Sorry Read More »
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Slowcore, Alt-Country, Loner Folk
Vibe: Existential, Warm, Morning, Spiritual, Deadpan, Peaceful, Poetic, Introspective, Lonely, Melancholy, Mellow, Contemplative, Intimate
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lo-fi, Lush, Soft, Sparse, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Pedal Steel, Piano, Hammond Organ, Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Drum Machine, Hurdy Gurdy, French Horn
Smog – Red Apple Falls Read More »
Style: American Primitivism, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Raga?Vibe: Mystical, Nature, Open, Passionate, Pastoral, Peaceful, Airy, Contemplative, Earthy, Impressionistic, Meditative, Morning, Spring, Spiritual,
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Indian-Influenced, Sparse, Technical
Robbie Basho – Visions of the Country Read More »
Style: American Primitivism, Acoustic Blues, Folk
Vibe: Meditative, Loner, Morning, Rustic, Spring, Spiritual, Pastoral, Bittersweet, Hypnotic, inspiration, Melancholy, Nature, Raw, Warm
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Technical, Fingerstyle, Instrumental, Sparse, Progressive
John Fahey – Volume 2: Death Chants, Breakdowns, & Military Waltzes Read More »
Style: Country, Folk
Vibes: Melancholy, Desert, Western, Sombre, Lonely, Sad, Breezy, Peaceful, Dreamy
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies, Lush
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Dobro, Piano, Fiddle, Trombone, Saxophone, Sousaphone, Trumpet, Flute, Congas, Electric Bass
Hardin & Russell – Ring of Bone Read More »
Style: Chamber Folk, Slowcore, Dream Country
Vibe: Flowing, Lethargic, Peaceful, Dreamy, Melancholy, Elegant, Airy, Romantic, Bittersweet, Contemplative, Intertwined, Intimate, Mellow, Sentimental, Smooth, Soothing, Twangy
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Slow, Soft, Simple, Chamber Arrangements, Melodic
Damon & Naomi – Within These Walls Read More »
Style: Folk Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibe: Scorched, Summer, Desert, Stoned, Pastoral Peaceful, Sunny, Traveling, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Instrumental, Improvisation, Fuzzy, Mellow, Riffs, Loose
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Mystical, Nature, Soothing, Mellow, Tender, Flowing, Forest, Peaceful, Morning, Earthy, Intimate
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Sparse, Simple, Lyrical, Soft, Melodic, Solo
Collie Ryan – The Hour is Now Read More »
Style: Fingerstyle Folk, Psych, American Primitive Guitar
Vibe: Pastoral, Sunny, Hypnotic, Desert, Mellow, Psychedelic, Warm, Intertwined
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Improvisation, Acoustic
Elkhorn – Sun Cycle Read More »
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Warm, Spring, Rootsy, Peaceful, Tender, Morning, Rustic, Lethargic, Nature
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Vocal Harmonies, Melodic
Michael Hurley – The Time of the Foxgloves Read More »
Style: World Fusion, Spiritual Jazz, Avant-Folk
Influences: Raga, Brazilian Folk, Minimalism, Turkish Folk, African Music
Vibe: Utopian, Communal, Spiritual, Warm, Hindu, Hypnotic, Colorful, Meditative, Sunny, Uplifting, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Percussive, Acoustic, Polyrhythmic
Don Cherry – Organic Music Society Read More »
Style: Psychedelic / Chamber Folk
Vibe: Pastoral, Spiritual, Sentimental, Haunting, Medieval, Spring, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Progressive, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Cello, Flutes (Kaval, Recorder), Hurdy Gurdy, Drums, Piano, Tanpura, Analogue Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Tympani, Vibes
Ghost – Tune In, Turn On, Free Tibet Read More »
On this mournful offering, Cave’s poetic reflections on loss, longing, and loneliness slowly float down a river of gloomy synth drones, somber strings, and sparse piano. While not exactly uplifting, the album has a sense of peace and beauty that continues up through the repeating final refrain, “and it’s alright now”.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Skeleton Tree Read More »
Featuring Laraaji, Shabaka Hutching, Sam Gendel, Jamire Williams, Aaron Shaw, Sharada, Jamael Dean, Nate Mercereau, Jira ><, Adam Rudolph, Devin Daniels
Style: Ambient Jazz, Ambient Beats, New Age
Vibe: Healing, Airy, Soothing, Woozy, Peaceful, Hypnotic, Aquatic, Communal, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Improvisation, Beats, Sampling, Sound Sculpture, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Field Recordings
Carlos Niño & Friends – More Energy Fields, Current Read More »
Style: Solo Guitar Improvisations, American Primitive Guitar
Vibe: Pastoral, Peaceful, Contemplative, Soothing, Open
Musical Qualities: Sparse, Improvisation, Solo, Atmospheric
David Grubbs – Borough of Broken Umbrellas Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Music, Kosmische, Neoclassical New Age
Vibe: Spiritual, Ethereal, Mystical, Meditative, Mysterious, Soothing, Peaceful, Mellow, Ritualistic, Sentimental, Religious (Christian), Pastoral
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Chamber Arrangements, Atmospheric, Melodic, Suite
Instrumentation: Harpsichord, Piano, Electric Guitar, Oboe, Tanpura, Hymnal Vocals, Violin
Popol Vuh – Hosianna Mantra Read More »
Style: Dream Country, Slow-Drip Americana, Gothic Country, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Sedated, Nocturnal, Contemplative, Dreamy, Haunting, Pastoral, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Slow, Sparse, Acoustic, Lyrical
Jakob Battick – Rabbit’s Moon Read More »
LP, Thrill Jockey, 1998 Reissue (2015) Style: Chamber Folk Vibe: Pastoral, Peaceful, Warm, Focused, Morning, Intertwined Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Technical, Melodic Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic Bass, Classical Guitar, Irish Bazouki, and Dobro
Pullman – Turnstyles & Junkpiles Read More »
Style: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Folk
Vibe: Peaceful, Rustic, Deadpan, Mellow, Lethargic, Nature, Warm, Morning
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Slow, Vocal Harmonies, Lush, Simple
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Lap Steel & Pedal Steel Guitars, Strings, Upright Bass, Vibraphone, Tabla, Bongos
Jerry David Decicca – Understanding Land Read More »
Ry Cooder’s beautifully spacious ambient-western compositions are a transcendent pairing with this meditative, expansive film.
Ry Cooder – Paris, Texas (Soundtrack) Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Progressive Electronic, Space Ambient, New Age
Vibe: Meditative, Cosmic, Soothing, Hypnotic, Spacey, Peaceful, Ethereal, Futuristic
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Minimalistic, Polished, Repetitive
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Electric Guitar, Keyboard, Loops
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Style: Roots Reggae, Dub
Vibe: Spiritual, Warm, Apocalyptic, Hypnotic, Groovy, Summer, Tropical, Religious, Passionate, Psychedelic, Peaceful, Soothing, Laid Back, Aquatic
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Rhythmic, Melodic, Lo-fi, Slow
The Congos – Heart of the Congos Read More »
Style: Warped Americana, Free Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Heartfelt, Airy, Raw, Lethargic, Soft, Psychedelic, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Loose, Lyrical, Acoustic
Instrumentation: Vocals, Banjo, Electric Guitar w/ Fx, Lap Steel, Drums
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Style: Drone, Tape Music, Ambient, Drone-Folk
Vibe: Nocturnal, Haunting, Hypnotic, Ethereal, Meditative, Warm, Nature, Nostalgia
Musical Qualities: Sound Collage, Instrumental, Field Recordings, Collage, Electro-Acoustic, Noisy, Home Recording, Vignettes
Instrumentation: Tapes, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Piano, Drum Machine, Synthesizers, Bass, Keyboard, Percussion, Bass Clarinet (B2)
Ilyas Ahmed & Jefre Cantu-Ledesma – You Can See Your Own Way Out Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Flowing, Dreamy, Nocturnal, Mellow, Soothing, Introspective, Haunting, Pastoral, Airy, Ethereal, Intimate Bittersweet, Melancholy, Contemplative, Loner, Peaceful, Soft
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Lush, Melodic, Sparse, Reverb
Meg Baird – Don’t Weight Down the Light Read More »
Released in 1974 Chrysalis Pressing (US, 1978) Format: LP Style: Psychedelic Chamber Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Progressive Folk Vibe: Romantic, Floating, Heartfelt, Introspective, Psychedelic, Intimate, Contemplative, Dreamy, Elegant, Mellow, Morning, Peaceful, Airy Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Sparse, Lush, Progressive, Lyrical, Melodic
Roy Harper – Valentine Read More »
Style: Folk Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Americana
Vibe: Dreamy, Hippy, Longing, Bittersweet, Airy, Autumnal, Warm, Loose, Peaceful, Ethereal, Introspective, Psychedelic, Hypnotic, Mellow, Meandering, Stoned, Communal
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Heavy Reverb, Jams
David Crosby – If Only I Could Remember My Name… Read More »
Style: American Primitvism, Ambient Blues, Solo Electric Guitar
Vibe: Meditative, Longing, Spiritual, Pastoral, Loose, Kinetic
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Dissonance, Instrumental, Sparse
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Released in 2021 on Lion Productions Recorded 1977, Archival Release Format: LP, includes 12-page 12″ booklet Style: British Folk, Psych Folk, Spiritual Folk, Raga-Influenced Vibe: Hippie, Morning, Communal, Spiritual, Pastoral, Earthy, Eclectic, Nature, Peaceful, Mystical, Meditative Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar (6 & 12 String), Sitar, Harmonium, Doogi, Synthesizers, Percussion, Fretless Bass, Flageolet, Table, Electric Piano
Earthforce – Earthforce Read More »
Style: Dream Pop, Art Rock
Vibe: Warm, Hypnotic, Peaceful, Bright, Ethereal, Dreamy, Lush, Intertwined, Soft
Musical Qualities: Loops, Atmospheric, Pulse, Melodic, Sparse
The Durutti Column – LC Read More »
Style: Chamber Jazz, ECM Jazz
Vibe: Impressionistic, Peaceful, Lush, Triumphant, Climactic, Open, Airy, Bright
Musical Attributes: Progressive, Acoustic, Instrumental, Melodic, Improvisation (Structured, Chordal), Dynamic, Technical
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Soprano Sax, Piano, Drums
Eberhard Weber’s Colours – Silent Feet Read More »
Style: New Weird Americana, Post-Modern Appalachia, Jazz-Folk
Vibe: Autumnal, Earthy, Imaginative, Lush, Morning, Peaceful, Rootsy, Rustic, Warm, Contemplative
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Melodic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Improvisation, Progressive, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Fiddle, Drums, Banjo, Vocals, Percussion, Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Machine, Percussion, Electric Bass, Organ Synthesizers, Flute
Collaborators: Leo Abrahams, Shahzad Ismaily, Sam Gendel,
Milford Graves, Chris Vatalaro, James Sultan
Sam Amidon – The Following Mountain Read More »
Style: Prog-Folk, Acid Folk, Kosmische??
Vibe: Pastoral, Forest, Ethereal, Hippie, Psychedelic, Nature, Morning??
Musical Attributes: Acoustic, Progressive, Post-Production FX
Style: Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
Influences: Dub, Kosmische Musik, Bossa Nova, Lounge, Minimalism, Jazz, Electronic
Vibe: Contemplative, Eclectic, Focused, Futuristic, Impressionistic, Lush, Meditative, Peaceful, Soothing
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Complex, Digital Production, Percussive, Polyphonic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Loops, Headphone Album, Rhythmic, Pulse, Instrumental, Progressive, Polished
Style: Folk Rock, Chamber Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Influences: Celtic Folk, Trip-Hop, Bluegrass, North African Music, Arabic Folk, Blues
Vibe: Misty, Reflective, Warm, Eclectic, Sentimental, Sensitive, Romantic, Peaceful, Mystical
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Polished
Robert Plant – Carry Fire Read More »
Style: Post-Rock, Post-Minimalism, Progressive Folk
Influences: Kosmische Musik, American Primitive Guitar, Minimalism
Vibe: Airy, Nocturnal, Pastoral, Peaceful, Focused, Imaginative, Impressionistic, Contemplative, Warm
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Instrumental, Progressive, Pulse, Odd Time Signatures, Pulse, Dynamic, Headphone Album, Minimalistic
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Style: Bedroom Pop, Neo-Psychedelia, Lo-Fi Songwriter
Vibe: Breezy, Eclectic, Ethereal, Intimate, Loner, Mellow, Peaceful, Psychedelic, Soothing, Stoned, Warm
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Lo-fi, Lush, Melodic, Catchy, Soft
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