Excursions In Ambience Retrospective

<p>Welcome to Soundwave, where we dive deep into the experimental, electronic, and ambient soundscape.</p> <p>Today’s episode takes us on a nostalgic journey with a retrospective mix of the groundbreaking <em><a href="https://www.discogs.com/label/436102-Excursions-In-Ambience" title="Excursions in Ambience">Excursions in Ambience</a></em> 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 <em>Excursions in Ambience</em> series explored the intersection of dance music and ambient sounds, capturing the essence of a musical movement that continues to influence artists today.</p> <p>As a former deejay at <a href="https://www.wmfo.org" title="WMFO 91.5 FM">WMFO 91.5 FM</a>, 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.</p> <p>We dedicate this week’s show to the memory of <a href="https://ghostdeep.medium.com/a-peace-out-west-mourning-the-late-michael-kandel-of-tranquility-bass-5e3766929a5" title="Michael Kandel">Michael Kandel</a>, who made several appearances on the <em>Excursions in Ambience</em> series and passed away in 2015.</p> <p>Join us next week when our guest deejay will be <a href="https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/-" title="Hekla">Hekla</a>.</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music" title="Tranquility Bass">Tranquility Bass</a> “Mya Yadana”</li> <li><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music" title="Ultramarine">Ultramarine</a> ”Saratoga (Upstate Mix)”</li> <li><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/58703-Various-Excursions-In-Ambience-A-Collection-Of-Ambient-House-Music" title="Psychedelic Research Lab">Psychedelic Research Lab</a> “Tarenah”</li> <li><a href="https://www.discogs.com/release/58703-Various