Excursions In Ambience Retrospective

Welcome to Soundwave, where we dive deep into the experimental, electronic, and ambient soundscape.

Today’s episode takes us on a nostalgic journey with a retrospective mix of the groundbreaking Excursions in Ambience compilation series. These albums played a pivotal role in shaping the ambient music genre. From the first volume in 1993 to the final fourth installment in 1996, the Excursions in Ambience series explored the intersection of dance music and ambient sounds, capturing the essence of a musical movement that continues to influence artists today.

As a former deejay at WMFO 91.5 FM, these albums were a constant presence in my playlists, providing the perfect soundtrack to my late-night walks home after spinning records at the radio station.

We dedicate this week’s show to the memory of Michael Kandel, who made several appearances on the Excursions in Ambience series and passed away in 2015.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Hekla.

1. Tranquility Bass “Mya Yadana”
2. Ultramarine ”Saratoga (Upstate Mix)”
3. Psychedelic Research Lab “Tarenah”
4. Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia “Obsidian (Deconstructure Edit)”
5. Sub Sub “Past”
6. W.F.O. “No-One In The World [Edit]”
7. Schizo Phrenia “Schizophrenia”
8. The Locust “Prospero”
9. Material ”Mantra (Praying Mantra Mix Edit)”
10. Seefeel “Charlotte's Mouth (Avant Garde Mix)”
11. Spectrum “Pulse Drone (Neon Sigh)”
12. Air “Trip #2”
13. Divination “Ancient Evenings (Najm-Al-Din)”
14. The Future Sound Of London “Deep Into Your Subconcious I Slide”
15. Steve Fisk “Express God”
16. Mike Kandel “Slow Boat To China”
17. Aphex Twin “#19”
18. Freezer “Pressure Zone (Measured At 2 Atmospheres)”
19. Far Out Son Of Lung “Cow”
20. Labradford, Jim O'Rourke “The Church Song”
21. Single Cell Orchestra “Drifting In Wire”
22. NODE “Swamp”