Insides – Euphoria
Style: Post-Rock, Ambient Pop, Downtempo
Vibes: Ethereal, Sensual, Aquatic, Sexual, Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Dreamy, Deconstructed, Soothing, Melancholy
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Prana Crafter – Enter the Stream
Style: Kosmische Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Mystical Folk
Vibes: Nature, Flowing, Gentle, Mystical, Contemplative, Animist, Peaceful, Pastoral, Cosmic, Journeying, Morning, Poetic, Romantic, Soothing, Spring
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John Coltrane Quartet – Ballads
Style: Cool Jazz
Vibes: Romantic, Elegant, Flowing, Sentimental, Tender, Contemplative, Mellow, Nocturnal
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Bruce Cockburn – Sunwheel Dance
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk
Vibes: Pastoral, Nature, Morning, Autumnal, Animist, Mystical, Reflective, Peaceful, Warm, Tender, Airy, Gentle, Mellow, Sentimental, Soothing, Uplifting
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Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Loner Folk, Acid Folk
Vibes: Peaceful, Introspective, Therapeutic, Relaxed, Dreamy, Stoned, Hazy, Conversational, Gentle, Healing, Mellow, Heartfelt, Breezy
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Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas – Totality
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Patient, Hypnotic, Meditative, Ritualistic, Luminous, Peaceful, Restrained, Warm, Soothing, Mystical, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Focused, Responsive, Contemplative, Cosmic, Elegant, Intertwined
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John Renbourn – The Hermit
Style: Folk Baroque, British Folk, Guitar Soli
Vibes: Plaintive, Contemplative, Mystical, Peaceful, Pastoral, Medieval, Intertwined, Focused, Soothing, Loner
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Bruce Cockburn – Salt, Sun and Time
LP, True North Records, 1974 Style: Singer/Songwriter, Jazz-Folk Vibes: Reflective, Romantic, Peaceful, Ethereal, Contemplative, Flowing, Airy, Introspective, Mellow, Warm, Soothing Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Clarinet, Synthesizers Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Acoustic, Soft
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Shabaka – Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace
featuring Moses Sumney, Elucid, Saul Williams, Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño, Jason Moran, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Floating Points, André 3000, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Esperanza Spalding, Surya Botofasina, etc…
Style: New Age, Spiritual Jazz
Moods: Ethereal, Poetic, Healing, Meditative, Introspective, Soothing, Mellow, Flowing, Spiritual, Peaceful, Uplifting
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Kahil El’Zabar with David Murray – Golden Sea
Style: Spiritual Jazz, Creative Music, ECM-Style Jazz
Vibes: Meditative, Aquatic, Peaceful, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Soothing, Morning, Open, Uplifting, Spiritual, Warm
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Improvisation, Melodic, Acoustic, Slow, Soft, Polyrhythmic
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Alice Coltrane – Radha-Krsna Nama Sankirtana
Style: New Age Kirtan, Gospel, Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Devotional, Utopian, Sunny, Uplifting, Communal, Warm, Joyful, Passionate, Responsive, Healing, Heartfelt, Intimate, Peaceful, Religious, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Harmonious, Chants, Melodic, Improvisation, Dynamic
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Popol Vuh – Das Hohelied Salomos
Style: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Neoclassical New Age, Kosmische Musik
Vibes: Majestic, Flowing, Utopian, Mythic, Uplifting, Ethereal, Spiritual, Spring, Luminous, Hypnotic, Soothing, Bright, Mysterious, Warm, Devotional, Reflective, Elegant, Pastoral
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The Cosmic Tones Research Trio – All is Sound
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
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Julie Beth Napolin – Only the Void Stands Between Us
Style: Dream Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Ethereal, Reflective, Gentle, Flowing, Introspective, Cosmic, Apocalyptic, Mellow, Dreamy, Loner, Psychedelic, Soothing
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Merope – Vejula
Behind a luminous, translucent veil, we find ourselve immersed in ethereal, electro-acoustic sound worlds emerging from fragments of Lithuanian folk songs. With blissful instrumental contributions from Laraaji, Shahzad Ismaily, Bill Frisell, and Craig Taborn, the duo delicately weave celestial zithers, otherwordly vocals, warm guitar melodies, glitchy electronics and softly blooming synth pads into a colorful, healing cocoon full of harmonious secrets.
HOOD – Cold House
Style: Post-Rock, Slowcore, Glitch-Pop, Dub-Influenced, IDM-Influenced, Hip-Hop influenced
Vibes: Autumnal, Lethargic, Melancholy, Haunting, Hypnotic, Sombre, Intertwined, Reflective, Depressive, Winter, Bittersweet, Cold, Introspective, Soothing
Hiss Golden Messenger – O Come All Ye Faithful / The Sounding Joy
Classic holiday traditionals and originals in a lush and soulful gospel-country style. Also includes “The Sounding Joy” 12″, featuring psychedelic and atmospheric dub versions for 6 of the tracks.
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Jeff Parker ETA IVtet – The Way Out of Easy
with Josh Johnson, Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose
Style: Jazz Fusion, Post-Bop, Post-Minimalism
Vibe: Hypnotic, Patient, Relaxed, Autumnal, Playful, Exploratory, Mellow, Soothing
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Edith Frost – In Space
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk, Alt-Country
Vibes: Reflective, Dreamy, Introspective, Soothing, Bittersweet, Confident, Sunny, Observational
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Soft, Catchy, Polished
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Julia Holter – Something in the Room She Moves
Styles: Progressive Songwriter, Ambient Pop, Art Rock, Chamber Jazz-Influenced
Moods: Nocturnal, Surreal, Sensual, Elegant, Ethereal, Flowing, Dreamy, Cryptic, Aquatic, Spiritual, Soothing, Meditative, Mellow, Warm, Mysterious, Poetic, Summer Night
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Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andres Werliin – Ghosted II
Style: Post-Minimalism, Atmospheric Jazz, Krautrock-Influenced
Moods: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Focused, Patient, Ethereal, Motorik, Psychedelic, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Polyrhythmic, Instrumental, Pulse, Droney, Percussive, Minimalistic
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
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Oren Ambarchi – Shebang
eaturing Joe Talia, Jim O’Rourke, Chris Abrahams, B. J. Cole, Julia Reidy, Johan Berthling, Sam Dunscombe
Style: Post-Minimalism, Post-Rock, Electro-acoustic
Vibes: Iridescent, Blooming, Hypnotic, Focused, Psychedelic, Shimmering, Propulsive, Flowing, Soothing, Intertwined, Warm, Intricate
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Popol Vuh: Die Nacht der Seele – Tantric Songs
Style: Kosmische Musik, Neoclassical New Age, Tribal Ambient, Psychedelic Folk
Vibes: Devotional, Harmonious, Ethereal, Flowing, Healing, Meditative,, Ritualistic, Soothing
Instrumentation: Piano, Electric Guitar, Oboe, Sitar, Percussion, Choral Vocals, Chants
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Bruce Cockburn – High Winds White Sky
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
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Papa M – Live From a Shark Cage
Style: Slowcore, American Primitivism, Post-Rock (Louisville Sound), Ambient Americana
Vibes: Loner, Rainy, Meditative, Contemplative, Pastoral, Urban, Hypnotic, Melancholy, Mellow, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Instrumental, Sparse, Solo, Loops, Pulse, Repetitive, Soft, Atmospheric, Minimalistic
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Meg Baird – Dear Companion
Influences: English Folk & Loner Songwriters
Moods: Wistful, Pastoral, Reflective, Morning, Flowing, Gentle, Airy, Poetic, Contemplative, Rootsy, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Melodic, Soft, Sparse, Vocal Harmonies, Solo
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Michael Hurley – Ancestral Swamp
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Weird Americana
Vibes: Laidback, Reflective, Road Trip, Warm, Haunting, Compassionate, Pastoral, Rootsy, Playful, Bittersweet, Peaceful, Raw
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Ilyas Ahmed – With Endless Fire
Hazy, Lethargic, Dreamy, Desert, Gentile, Nocturnal, Peaceful, Contemplative, Cryptic, Loner, Mellow, Psychedelic, Soothing
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Popol Vuh – Einsjäger & Siebenjäger
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
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Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio – Another Kind of Groove
with Malachi Favors & Billy Bang
Style: Spiritual Jazz
Vibes: Ritualistic, Intertwined, Flowing, Uplifting, Earthy, Exploratory, Groovy, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Meditative, Soothing, Spiritual, Warm
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Ostinato, Improvisation, Acoustic, Percussive, Instrumental, Sparse, Repetitive
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Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Nathan Salsburg, Tyler Trotter – Hear the Children Sing & The Evidence
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
Six Organs of Admittance – Time is Glass
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
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Dirty Three – Whatever You Love, You Are
Style: Slowcore, Post-Rock, Chamber Rock
Vibes: Drifting, Weary, Longing, Celestial, Melancholy, Summer Nights, Patient, Responsive, Flowing, Sombre, Passionate, Kinetic
Musical Qualities: Dynamic, Loose, Melodic, Slow, Atmospheric, Improvisation
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Joni Mitchell – For the Roses
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Pop, Jazz-Folk
Vibes: Passionate, Conversational, Soothing, Reflective, Romantic, Warm, Existential, Bittersweet, Introspective, Spring, Uplifting, Nature, Mellow, Sentimental, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Melodic, Soft, Vocal Harmonies
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Water Shrew Trio
Style: Drone, Free Folk
Vibes: Meditative, Forest, Peaceful, Contemplative, Nature, Soothing, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Harmonium, Hammered Dulcimer, Electronics, Acoustic Guitar
Jaköb Battick – Goat-Horned Moon Live
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
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Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World
Style: Dream Pop, Post-Rock, Noise Pop
Vibes: Hypnotic, Ethereal, Cozy, Conversational, Motorik, Bittersweet, Dreamy, Eclectic, Existential, Intimate, Mellow, Nocturnal, Warm, Reflective
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Kieran Hebden & William Tyler – Darkness, Darkness
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Post-Rock, Trip-Hop, Ambient, Krautrock-Influenced
Vibes: Hypnotic, Uplifting, Warm, Soothing, Summer, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sampling, Repetitive, Atmospheric, Improvisation, Progressive, Rhythmic
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Michael Gross – Songs for a Conspiratorial Thereness
Style: Experimental Electronic, Neo-Psychedelia, Ambient
Vibes: Insectile, Primordial, Woozy, Tender, Warm, Abstract, Hallucinogenic, Meditative, Surreal, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Home Recording, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Loops, Rhythmic, Soft, Deconstructed, Glitchy, Solo
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Yusef Lateef – Psychicemotus
with Reggie Workman, James Black & George Arvanitas
Style: Post-Bop
Vibes: Warm, Joyful, Flowing, Romantic, Soothing, Bluesy, Sentimental
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Maria BC – Spike Field
Style: Dream Folk, Experimental Songwriter, Ambient-Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Melancholy, Hazy, Intimate, Soothing, Haunting, Dreamy, Autumnal, Cryptic, Tender, Mellow, Reflective, Mysterious, Nocturnal, Flowing
Musical Qualities: Soft, Glitchy, Atmospheric, Lyrical, Electro-Acoustic
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Loren Connors & David Grubbs – Arborvitae
Style: Chamber Ambient, Post-Minimalism, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Contemplative, Mellow, Elegant, Soothing, Suspenseful, Light, Open, Peaceful
Musical Qualities: Sparse, Soft, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Slow
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Loraine James – Gentle Confrontation
Style: IDM, U.K. Bass, Deconstructed Club, Glitch-Pop
Vibes: Tender, Introspective, Compassionate, Nocturnal, Mechanical, Meditative, Reflective, Futuristic, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Sampling, Soft, Glitchy, Digital, Polyrhythmic, Percussive, Complex, Dense
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Bola Sete – Jungle Suite
Style: Guitar Soli, Brazilian Classical, Samba-Jazz
Vibes: Forest, Passionate, Nature, Mystical, Warm, Healing, Morning, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Instrumental, Sparse, Technical, Suite, Improvisation, Solo
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Ilyas Ahmed – A Dream of Another
Style: Ambient, Free Folk, Post-Minimalism
Vibe: Reflective, Dreamy, Melancholy, Soothing, Contemplative, Nocturnal, Ethereal, Loner, Meditative, Haunting
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Loops, Soft, Collage
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Osamu Kitajima – Osamu
Style: Fusion, Neoclassical New Age, Jazz-Rock, Progressive Rock, Mystical Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Groovy, Exploratory, Dreamy, Cosmic, Meditative, Playful, Psychedelic, Smooth, Soothing, Spiritual
Instrumentation: Koto, Biwa, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Shakuhachi, Nohkan, Strings, Rhodes, Organ, Clavinet, Synthesizers, Chamberlin, Drums, Electric & Acoustic Bass
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Craig Leon – Anthology of Interplanetary Folk Music Vol. 2: The Canon
Styles: Cosmic Folk, Fourth World, Tribal Ambient
Vibes: Ethereal, Meditative, Exploratory, Ancient-Futuristic, Hypnotic, Mysterious
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M. Sage – Paradise Crick
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
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Deux Filles – Silence & Wisdom
Style: Ethereal Wave, Ambient Pop, Ambient
Vibes: Mysterious, Dreamy, Whimsical, Ethereal, Reflective, Meditative, Nocturnal, Eclectic, Intimate, Soothing, Exploratory, Haunting, Bittersweet, Healing, Hypnotic
Musical Qualities: Soft, Minimalistic, Atmospheric, Sparse
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Joseph Allred – What Strange Flowers Grow in the Shade
featuring Patrick Shiroishi, Jen Powers, Matthew J. Rolin, Magic Tuber String Band, Mikey Allred, Matt Johnson, Michael Pierce, Anthony Ford, Chris Davis
Style: New Age, Kosmische Folk, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Meditative, Nocturnal, Soothing, Cosmic, Ethereal, Contemplative, Surreal, Pastoral
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Jaköb Battick – Slow Motion Summer
Styles: Experimental Songwriter, Bewitched Tape Music, Ritual Ambient
Vibes: Occult, Spiritual, Decelerated, Ritualistic, Sensual, Otherworldly, Witchy, Nocturnal, Mystical, Alchemical, Dark, Spectral, Devotional
Musical Qualities: Slow, Vocal Manipulation, Lyrical, Droney, Soft, Collage, Home Recording, Atmospheric
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Julie Byrne – The Greater Wings
with Jake Falby, Alex Somers, Eric Littmann, Marilu Donovan, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma & Nadia Hulett
Style: Chamber-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Ambient Pop, New Age
Vibes: Heartfelt, Reflective, Loving, Bittersweet, Mournful, Healing, Introspective, Compassionate, Observational, Poetic, Contemplative, Ethereal, Summer
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Soft, Lush, Orchestral
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Strings, Piano, Synthesizers, Harp, Modular Synthesizer
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P.G. Six – Murmurs & Whispers
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Medieval Folk, Celtic Folk
Vibe: Reflective, Gentle, Intimate, Winter, Morning, Soothing, Mellow, Romantic, Medieval, Mournful
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies
Instrumentation: Celtic Harp, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Hurdy Gurdy, Recorder, Electric Bass, Vocals, Saxophone, Flute, Percussion
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Daniel Bachman – When the Roses Come Again
Style: Avant-Folk, Ambient Americana, Free-Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Meditative, Personal, Morning, Pastoral, Earthy, History, Hypnotic, Summer, Nature, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Collage, Electro-Acoustic, Glitchy, Suite, Vignettes, Instrumental, Sampling, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Mouthbow, Fiddle, Homemade Instruments, Harmonium, Bell
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Danny Paul Grody – Arc of Day
Style: Post-Minimalism, Ambient Folk, American Primitivism
Vibe: Soothing, Morning, Contemplative, Meditative
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Soft, Sparse, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar, Clarinet, Percussion, Pedal Steel
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Carlos Niño & Friends – (I’m just) Chillin’, On Fire
with Josh Johnson, André 3000, Deantoni Parks, Jamael Dean, Jamire Williams, Adam Rudolph, Aaron Shaw, Laraaji, Kamasi Washsington, Sibusile Xaba, Mia Doi Tod, Woo, Photay, Surya Botofasina & others
Style: “Spiritual Improvisational Space Collage”, Ambient Jazz, New Age
Vibe: Ethereal, Communal, Utopian, Meditative, Playful, Exploratory, Soothing, Conscious, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Collage, Beats, Collective Improvisation, Sampling, Lush, Spoken Word
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Modern Nature – No Fixed Point in Space
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
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Oregon – Music of Another Present Era
LP, Vanguard, 1972 featuring Collin Walcott, Ralph Towner, Glen Moore, and Paul McCandless Style: Ecstatic Chamber-Music, Raga-Jazz Vibe: Flowing, Ethereal, Searching, Bright, Airy, Intertwined, Soothing, Spiritual, Spring, Elegant Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Virtuosic, Raga, Lush, Thematic Improvisation, Progressive, Melodic Instrumentation: Classical Guitar, Tabla, Oboe, Sitar, Upright Bass, Piano, English Horn, Mridangam, Violin, Flute, Percussion, 12-String Guitar,
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Jackie McClean – Destination… OUT!
featuring Grachan Moncur III, Bobby Hutcherson, Roy Haynes & Larry Ridley
Style: Post-Bop
Vibe: Moody, Nocturnal, Elegant, Suspenseful, Soothing, Complex, Mysterious
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Bex Burch – There is Only Love and Fear
featuring Anna Butters, Ben LaMar Gay, Dan Bitney, Rob Frye, Mikel Patrick Avery, Macie Stewart, Anton Hatwich, Deiego Gaeta, Bed Lumsdaine, Oren Marshall
Style: Collage-Jazz, Chamber-Jazz, Post-Minimalism, New Age, ECM Jazz
Vibe: Aquatic, Soothing, Flowing, Ethereal, Healing, Airy, Meditative, Morning, Nature
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Stephen Micus – Koan
Style: Mystical Folk, New Age, Fourth World
Vibe: Ethereal, Meditative, Introspective, Airy, Searching, Healing, Mysterious, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Soft, Acoustic, Reverb-Heavy, Minimalistic, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Shakuhachi, Zither, Gender, Sarangi, Rabab, Bodhran, Angklung, Kyeezee, Bells, Acoustic Guitar
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Bill Fay Group – Tomorrow Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream Folk, Chamber Pop
Moods: Ethereal, Tender, Apocalyptic, Spiritual, Contemplative, Cosmic, Christian, Raw, Existential, Melancholy, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lyrical, Loose, Atmospheric, Sparse, Improvisation
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Ravi Shankar – Chants of India
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
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Bonnie Prince Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk, Americana
Moods: Contemplative, Tender, Introspective, Warm, Soothing, Lethargic, Philosophical, Existential
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Violins, Viola, Mandolin, Vocal Harmonies, Keyboards, Saxophone
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Jon Hassell – Vernal Equinox
featuring Nana Vasconcelos, David Rosenboom, Bill Winant, Miguel Frasconi, & Nicholas Kilbourn
Style: Fourth World, Ambient Jazz, Tribal Ambient
Moods: Mysterious, Tropical, Ethereal, Exploratory, Hypnotic, Impressionistic, Meditative, Soothing, Focused, Warm, Surreal, Woozy, Aquatic
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Yo La Tengo – I Can Hear the Heart Beating as One
Style: Noise Pop, Shoegaze, Dream Pop
Moods: Autumnal, Warm, Twee, Heartfelt, Tender, Eclectic, Hypnotic, Romantic, Soothing, Lethargic, Melancholy
Musical Qualities: Melodic, Noisy, Catchy, Soft, Washy, Lush, Motorik
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Broadcast – The Noise Made By People
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Space Age Pop, Dream Pop
Moods: Surreal, Cryptic, Hauntological, Occult, Spacey, Retro-Futuristic, Deadpan, Cold, Restrained, Dreamy, Ethereal, Hypnotic, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Lush, Melodic, Slow, Atmospheric
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Jakob Battick – To Be Born Again & Again
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
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Bola Sete – Ocean
Style: Guitar Soli, Brazilian Classical Music, Folk
Musical Qualities: Aquatic, Soothing, Meditative, Intricate, Mellow, Searching, Spiritual
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Instrumental, Soft, Technical, Solo
Instrumentation: Nylon String Guitar
Egberto Gismonti / Nana Vasconcelos – Duas Vozes
Styles: Samba-Jazz, Progressive Folk, Tribal Ambient
Moods: Ethereal, Tropical, Spacious, Ritualistic, Hypnotic, Pastoral, Open, Suspenseful, Soothing, Airy
Musical Qualities: Percussive, Sparse, Dynamic, Acoustic, Heavy Reverb, Electro-Acoustic Processing
Instrumentation: Berimbau, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Dilruba, Piano, Percussion, Voices
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Grouper – A I A: Alien Observer
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
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Meg Baird – Furling
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Dream-Folk
Moods: Reflective, Flowing, Dreamy, Bittersweet, Melancholy, Pastoral, Mellow, Breezy, Haunting, Morning, Contemplative, Poetic, Peaceful, Soothing
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P.G. Six & Louise Bock – All Summer Long is Gone
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
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Natural Information Society Community Ensemble – Since Time is Gravity
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
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Van Morrison – Common One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NiIEJ4UB1A&ab_channel=VanMorrison-Topic
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Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – The Letting Go
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber Folk
Moods: Intimate, Romantic, Bittersweet, Reflective, Gentle, Winter, Poetic, Storytelling, Sombre, Longing, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Lyrical, Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic, Orchestral Arrangements
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Big Thief – UFOF
Style: Folk Pop, Dream-Folk, Progressive Pop, Slowcore
Vibe: Spring, Warm, Intertwined, Ethereal, Introspective, Cryptic, Poetic, Misty, Gentle, Soothing, Bittersweet
Musical Qualities: Lush, Polished, Melodic, Progressive
Rob Mazurek – Alternate Moon Cycles
Style: Ambient Jazz, Minimalism, Drone
Moods: Peaceful, Meditative, Elegant, Patient, Soothing, Nocturnal, Focused, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Slow, Sparse, Minimalistic, Lo-fi, Thematic, Improvisation, Live
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P.G. Six – Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites
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
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Worthitpurchase – Truthtelling
Style: Art-Pop, Bedroom Pop, Dream Pop
Moods: Introspective, Warm, Intimate, Dreamy, Surreal, Soothing, Plaintive, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Vocal Harmonies
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fightmaster – sunday driver
Style: Ambient
Vibe: Enveloping, Intricate, Reflective, Dreamy
Musical Attributes: Atmospheric, Melodic, Sampling, Tape Hiss, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Looping
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New Balance – More Love Hours Than Can Ever Be Repaid
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Chamber Pop
Moods: Contemplative, Sunny, Poetic, Warm, Mellow, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Lush, Melodic, Lyrical
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Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer – Recordings from the Åland Islands
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
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Shabaka – Afrikan Culture
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
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John Surman – Upon Reflection
Style: Post-Minimalism, Ambient Jazz, Folk-Jazz, ECM Style
Moods: Meditative, Pastoral, Futuristic, Mysterious, Impressionistic, Hypnotic, Soothing, Searching
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Minimalist, Instrumental, Pulse, Solo
Instrumentation: soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
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Alabaster DePlume – GOLD
Style: Art Pop, Spiritual Jazz, Dub Poetry, Collage Pop
Moods: Triumphant, Conversational, Uplifting, Conscious, Communal, Heartfelt, Passionate, Hypnotic, Intertwined, Intimate, Intricate, Playful, Rebellious, Love, Poetic, Reflective, Soothing, Spiritual, Warm,
Musical Qualities: Suite, Improvisation, Analogue Recording, Tape Edits, Dub Production, Sound Collage, Thematic, Polished, Catchy
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Spoken Word, Upright Bass, Drums, Group Vocals, Tabla, Synthesizers, Percussion, Guitar, Cello
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Joan Shelley – The Spur
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
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Raum – Daughter
Grouper & Jefre-Cantu Ledesma
Style: Ambient, Drone
Moods: Plaintive, Autumnal, Soothing, Mournful, Nocturnal, Washy, Hazy, Melancholy, Haunting
Musical Qualities: Electroacoustic, Field Recordings, Noisy, Lo-fi, Atmospheric, Soft, Slow, Studio-as-an-Instrument
Beth Orton – Weather Alive
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Chamber-Jazz, Ambient Pop
Moods: Reflective, Existential, Autumnal, Languid, Pensive, Soothing, Peaceful, Nature, Tender, Mellow, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Lush, Slow, Polished, Atmospheric
Featuring Shahzad Ismaily, Tom Skinner, Alabaster dePlume, and more
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Wet Tuna – Warping All By Yourself
Style: Aquatic Psych, Folk-Funk
Vibes: Swampy, Ethereal, Mystical, Utopian, Relaxed, Dreamy, Swagger, Contemplative, Warm, Playful, Whispery, Soothing
Qualities: Groovy, Atmospheric, Percussive, Dub Fx, Vocal Delays, Headphone Album
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Rich Ruth – I Survived, It’s Over
Style: Kosmische Jazz, Progressive Electronic, New Age
Vibe: Healing, Cosmic, Warm, Ethereal, Colorful, Uplifting, Spiritual, Exploratory, Heartfelt, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Improvisation, Repetitive, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Atmospheric, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Upright Bass, Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Drums, Flute, Harp
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Joan Shelley – Over and Even
Style: Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibe: Morning, Reflective, Soothing, Gentle, Bittersweet, Warm, Mellow, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lush, Soft, Vocal Harmonies, Melodic, Sparse, Polished Production
Instrumentation: Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Harmonium, Glockenspiel, Keyboards
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Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions – Until the Hunter
Style: Ethereal Country, Psychedelic Folk, Slowcore, Singer-Songwriter, Dream Pop
Vibe: Enchanting, Dreamy, Hypnotic, Forest, Wistful, Brooding, Western, Nocturnal, Sensual, Lethargic, Soothing, Melancholy, Reflective, Autumnal, Ethereal, Desert, Romantic, Bittersweet, Spectral
Musical Qualities: Slow, Lush, Soft, Atmospheric, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrical
Instrumentation: Slide Guitar, Vibraphone, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Drums, Cello
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Hiss Golden Messenger / Michael Chapman – Parallelogram
Style: Singer/Songwriter
HGM Side: Americana, Warm, Contemplative, Sunny, Rural, Passionate, Spiritual, Introspective
Chapman Side: Chamber Folk, Melancholy, Morning, Mellow, Autumnal, Reflective, Storytelling
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Dirty Three – Ocean Songs
Style: Chamber Rock, Slowcore, Post-Rock
Vibe: Aquatic, Melancholy, Flowing, Patient, Soothing, Meditative, Longing, Lonely, Dreamy, Mellow, Lethargic
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Loose, Soft, Instrumental, Loops, Improvisation
Instrumentation: Violin, Drums, Electric Guitar, Loops, Melodica, Piano, Harmonica
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Mickey Newbury – I Came to Hear the Music
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Progressive Country
Vibe: Introspective, Reflective, Heartfelt, Bittersweet, Longing, Lush, Warm, Soothing, Rustic, Tender, Sentimental, Spiritual, Contemplative, Intimate
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Lyrical, Melodic, Orchestral, Polished, Background Vocals
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Sathima Bea Benjamin – Windsong
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
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Joseph Shabason – Anne
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
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Flying Saucer Attack – Chorus
Style: Bedroom Psych, Drone, Noise Pop, Shoegaze, Space Folk
Vibe: Nocturnal, Murky, Dreamy, Introspective, Hazy, Hypnotic, Intimate, Washy, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Feedback, Drone, Atmospheric, Noisey, Lo-Fi
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Damon & Naomi – Within These Walls
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
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