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My Favorite Music for Meditation

The Honest Broker • 7812 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Giving up screen time to make room for regular meditation can cut through digital noise and bring noticeable calm and clarity.
  2. Including music in meditation can deepen the practice, helping create trance-like or "oceanic" feelings of unity and peace.
  3. Long, immersive recordings—such as John Luther Adams' Become Ocean or Miles Davis' In a Silent Way—are especially effective soundtracks for meditation.

China's Best Music of 2025 (So Far)

ChinaTalk • 1289 implied HN points • 08 Jul 25
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. There’s a mix of music styles in China right now, including hip hop, experimental sounds, and cold wave. Each genre showcases a different vibe and cultural influence.
  2. Many artists are pushing boundaries and exploring personal experiences through their music. From soothing piano melodies to hard-hitting punk, there's something for everyone.
  3. Supporting these artists by buying their music can help them continue making amazing tracks. It's a great way to enjoy their creativity while also uplifting the community.

Rosie Carr (Interview)

Flow State • 569 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Rosie Carr combines homemade instruments with field recordings and trip-hop percussion in her music.
  2. Gardening and ambient music can both have a meditative effect.
  3. Rosie Carr draws influences from a variety of musicians in her compositions.

Biosphere

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Biosphere is an electronic/ambient project by Norwegian musician Geir Jenssen.
  2. In his latest LP, Inland Delta, Biosphere plays with synth drones and melodies on stripped-down tracks.
  3. The 1997 record Substrata + Man with a Movie Camera by Biosphere layers field recordings and radio transmissions over synths.

Aphex Twin

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Aphex Twin is an electronic music composer from Cornwall, UK.
  2. Enjoy vibrant curation of Richard D. James on YouTube with compilations like 'Music for Sleeping.'
  3. Listen to 'Selected Ambient Works Volume II' by Aphex Twin for a chill weekend vibe.
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Benoît Pioulard

Flow State • 452 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Benoît Pioulard is an ambient composer from Michigan based in Brooklyn.
  2. His latest album 'Sunder' is a collaboration with Offthesky, filled with staticky synth pads.
  3. The album 'Bloodless' features frosted, drifting chords and some spoken vocals.

Hiroshi Yoshimura

Flow State • 727 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Hiroshi Yoshimura is a Japanese ambient artist from Yokohama.
  2. His music from the 1980s, like 'Surround', is considered canonical in ambient music.
  3. A recommended album is 'Music for Nine Post Cards' from 1982.

Jon Hopkins

Flow State • 550 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Jon Hopkins is a talented musician from England known for his techno and ambient music
  2. His solo albums Immunity and Singularity are impressive and worth checking out
  3. You can find Jon Hopkins' music on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp

First Floor #202 – Ghosts of the Past

First Floor • 255 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Silent Servant's passing was a devastating blow to the music community.
  2. The author reflects on their interactions with Mendez and the impact he had.
  3. The newsletter also includes information on the electronic music scene, new track recommendations, and a note of a book release.

First Floor #204 – An Unexpected Revival

First Floor • 157 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Emo music references are unexpectedly appearing in various music genres and discussions.
  2. The First Floor newsletter focuses primarily on electronic music news, articles, and new track recommendations.
  3. The newsletter features insights on music journalism, album releases, and recommendations from artists in the music industry.

September 12 2023

S/FJ • 235 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Hiroshi Yoshimura's album 'Surround' is being reissued and considered a classic ambient album
  2. Memories and experiences tied to 9/11 and Elliott Smith in LA are shared
  3. The author lists types of music they don't want to receive, including vaporwave and certain experimental styles

First Floor #192 – Creeping Corporate Influence

First Floor • 196 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. NTS Radio accepted a major investment from Universal Music Group, raising questions about corporate influence in the music industry.
  2. The newsletter addresses a plea for help from a freelancer facing payment issues.
  3. The issue covers a variety of electronic music news, release announcements, and track recommendations from different artists.

What Makes Ambience Music Good to Sleep To?

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 25
🎶 Music Ambient
  1. Ambience music helps you relax and can create a dream-like experience while you sleep. It can make you feel refreshed and happy when you wake up.
  2. Good ambience music usually has no beat and limited frequencies, which helps keep the brain calm. This is helpful because it avoids waking you up with sudden changes.
  3. The music is often repetitive and sparse, meaning there’s a lot of silence and fewer instruments. This calmness allows your mind to settle down for a peaceful sleep.