synthquest: relaxing, ambient soundscapes Jen Starsinic

TR808 drum machine and piano on a cassette tape loop in reverse drifts in and out of sync with wurly and waves of synth. a reminder to sometimes let ourselves drift in the ocean of time, this episode of synthquest, a return from a hiatus, invites you to lose track of it all.

dark wurlitzer e. piano evolves into peacefully anthemic synths as sleeping opens into expansive, beautiful dreams. a meditation on the value of leaving idle space for our imagination, this episode of synthquest invites you in on the dive into nothingness.

warm and energetic arpeggios and delays bounce off many mirrors and explore and soothe the sometimes chaotic and untethered nature of our thoughts making midtempo dream pop/shoe gaze warpy swirls. this episode of synthquest invites you to spend some quality time with yourself and your reflection, however and whoever you are.

dark slowed-down piano and an eerie sonic forest of bleep-bloops soundtrack and aimless meandering through the longest night of the year. inspired by the winter solstice, this episode of synthquest embraces the darkness and wishes you a very happy new year.

blissful dream-pop with lots of synth-y "gobble gobbles" celebrates turkeys per a listener request to celebrate thanksgiving — inspired by the real band of turkeys that runs my neighborhood, I'm happy to share with you to say how thankful I am for you!

feel good, dream-pop ambience that you don't have to think too much about marks “unwind, smile, be present”, episode 8 of synthquest: relaxing, ambient soundscapes. mid-way through a long week, I want to not think too much and celebrate the flow state inherent in improvisation. let it be the soundtrack to your own unwinding this weekend. (this improvisation was recorded live wednesday nov. 3rd during the synthquest twice weekly livestream)