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Journeys to the Infinite
by Marius-Christian Burcea
Music knows no borders and is deeply embedded in our human nature. It flows and transcends the ephemeral and arbitrary limits, it inspires a sense of unity and timelessness. Here we embrace a complex web of styles and sonic ideas, from the traditional to the experimental. Beyond this diversity, music remains a vehicle for inner exploration, self-expression, and communion. „Journeys to the Infinite” promotes Ambient, Space, Psychill, New Age, and World-Fusion genres. Listen to interviews with great artists and producers, discover new sounds and enjoy the Journey !
Episodes
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Ron BOOTS ~ Walking the Groove
Few artists have contributed to electronic music from as many different perspectives as Ron Boots. Best known as a synthesist and composer, he has also played a pivotal role in the genre through Groove Unlimited, the E-Live and E-Day festivals, and his long-running Dreamscape radio show, creating...
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REMY ~ The Sonology of Dreams
An insightful interview with an artist whose music was deeply influenced by Klaus Schulze's late 80s - early 90s style, yet who has quietly pursued his own direction and inner imperatives.
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Steve BALTES ~ On the Synth Globe
In this episode of Journeys to the Infinite, Steve Baltes traces his musical journey back to a childhood spent listening to the legendary German radio program Schwingungen, where hearing Tangerine Dream's Rubicon convinced him that electronic music would become his life's language. He recalls the...
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Stefan ERBE ~ ERBEography, Designing Sounds for the Next Reality
In this interview, German artist Stefan Erbe discusses the evolution of his work over more than three decades, the chemistry of interdisciplinary exchange, and the challenge of maintaining an independent voice in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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David Parsons ~ The Atmanautic Globetrotter
David Parsons, a New Zealand artist from Wellington, crafted a body of work over decades that felt more like cartography than performance, mapping spiritual and cultural landscapes through sound. We will discuss Parsons's legacy with the Ambient pioneer Steve Roach, the fellow New Zealand…
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STEVE HAUSCHILDT ~ Drifting through the Liminal
Steve Hauschildt is an American electronic and ambient composer and producer, now based in Tbilisi, Georgia. He first came to wider attention as a member of the experimental trio Emeralds, before turning to a remarkable solo career. His music merges modular and granular synthesis, subtle...
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KEVIN KELLER ~ Evensong to Arcadia
On this new installment of Journeys to the Infinite, I welcome back Kevin Keller, a New York-based composer whose brand new album, ARCADIA, navigates the intersections of the ancient and the modern, the earthly and the celestial.
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FRANCESCO TRISTANO ~ Bach & Beyond
From classical mastery to electronic experimentation, Luxembourg-born pianist Francesco Tristano shares insights into his love for Baroque music, the immense possibilities of the piano as a future instrument, and how he seamlessly bridges the gap between Bach and modern electronic music.
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CHRIS BRYANT ~ S1gns of 1nf1n1ty
If you are a fan of ambient music, you have probably heard of Chris Bryant. He is the creative force behind the S1gns of L1fe and Starterra projects. Along with Grammy-nominated mastering engineer Don Tyler, he co-founded the band Ascendant and several record labels known for their excellently...
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DIRK SERRIES (VIDNA OBMANA) ~ The Modulations of Appearance
Born in Belgium, Dirk Serries is a musician who has explored various genres such as avant-garde, experimental, industrial, and ambient. He gained worldwide recognition under the pseudonym Vidna Obmana, with a prolific output from 1984 to 2007, creating an extensive discography and collaborating...
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ANDREI NASTASA ~ Spirit Journey
Andrei Nastasa is a new artist who deserves the attention of electronic and new age music fans. Especially those who love the work of Vangelis will find familiar harmonies and sounds in his compositions. This influence is no coincidence, as Andrei is one of the lucky few to have been in Vangelis'...
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ENTHEOGENIC ~ The Universal Symbiosis
Entheogenic is a musical project that combines and crosses many boundaries within the Psybient realm. Formerly a duo, the mission is now carried on by Piers Oak-Rhind, a sound designer, programmer, and musician born in England, but now living in New York. In our interview, he discusses the new...
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STEVE ROACH ~ Dreams & Sanctuaries
Roach's boundless creativity and ever-evolving mastery are a challenge to all who try to keep up with his work, even his most devoted fans. And yet, that's what I aimed for in this new interview with the Grammy-nominated American ambient/ electronic music pioneer. In this episode, you can listen…
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ASURA ~ A Journey of Rebirth
ASURA is Charles Farewell's solo project at the intersection of Ambient, PsyTrance, and World Music. His brand-new album Renaissance shares a story of rebirth and brotherhood, bridging the gap between classical electronic music and modern ambient. In this interview, Charles discusses the…
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TANGERINE DREAM ~ The Quantum Evolution
Founded in 1967 by Edgar Froese in West Berlin, Tangerine Dream is one of the most prominent electronic music pioneers. After Edgar Froese’s death in 2015, the group consists of Thorsten Quaeschning, Hoshiko Yamane, and Paul Frick. Thorsten is the current bandleader and the main creative force of...
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FRORE ~ Into The Nameless Biome
Frore is the ambient music project of Paul Casper, a Virginia-based artist always seeking to fuse what he calls "primitive sounds" with current technology. In this interview, he discusses his newest album, Biome, and his musical itinerary in pursuit of Awe. The second part of the episode consists...
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HANS CHRISTIAN ~ The Rasa of Cello and Other Yearnings
In today's episode, I'm honored to interview Hans Christian, a cellist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer with over 35 years of experience. Hans is also a founding member of the duo Rasa, along with Kim Waters, creating music based on Indian devotional love songs from the Vaishnava tradition,...
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SHANE MORRIS ~ The Archeology of Shared Resonances
Shane Morris is a percussionist, synthesist, recording artist, and film music composer based in Arkansas. His sonic explorations reveal a deep connection with the works of Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana, and Jorge Reyes while developing a sincere and genuine approach. In this interview, Shane Morris...
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LINDA KOHANOV ~ Riding between the Worlds of Sound
A bestselling author and teacher, Linda Kohanov gained an excellent reputation for her contributions to Equine Experiential Learning and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. She was an internationally recognized music critic and radio producer, and never abandoned her interests in music. In the...
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Journeys to the Infinite 30th Anniversary (1992-2022)
Here we are, three decades later. Same show, new times. In this anniversary episode, I will tell you the story of the program from a personal perspective and we will enjoy the congratulatory messages and music of some very special guests, among them Suzanne Ciani, Andreas Vollenweider, Øystein...
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ANDREAS VOLLENWEIDER ~ A Nomad in the Land of Imagination
In today's episode, we have an exclusive interview with the legendary Swiss harpist and Grammy-winning composer Andreas Vollenweider. He discusses the new album `Slow Flow & Dancer,` the importance of using imagination in the creative process, and how this ability helped him express and discover...
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MEG BOWLES ~ The Voice from The Ethereal Forest
A special feature interview with the Connecticut-based composer-synthesist Meg Bowles. We talk about her personal music history and the upcoming album Voices from the Ethereal Forest.` In addition to our chat, a music mix is included.
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MARCELLO DE FRANCISCI ~ A Cinematic Travelogue through Time
Marcello De Francisci is a composer of Italo/Argentinean descent who provides music to feature films, theatrical movie trailers, and interactive computer games. Marcello joined forces with world-renowned singer Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance band member & Golden Globe winner for co-composing the...
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SUZANNE CIANI ~ HERstory in Waves
Suzanne Ciani is s a five-time Grammy-nominated artist and electronic music pioneer. Her success with electronic music earned her the nickname „Diva of the Diode”. In this episode, we listen to Suzanne Ciani telling her story about life and music.
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TIM WHEATER ~ The Journey of a Sound Healer
Tim Wheater is an award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist with a wealth of experience in multiple musical genres but who has remained deeply committed to sound healing work. Listen to an exclusive interview with Tim and a music mix that captures some of the magic with which the British...
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JORGE REYES In Memoriam (with STEVE ROACH)
In this episode, we remember and pay tribute to the great Mexican ethno-ambient musician and shaman, JORGE REYES. My special guest is STEVE ROACH.
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KLAUS SCHULZE ~ Tribute to a Cosmic Courier
Klaus Schulze departed on his cosmic journey on April 26th, 2022, leaving behind an influential and precious musical legacy. We pay tribute to the Berlin School master together with my special guests: Michael Shrieve, Steve Roach, and Bernd Kistenmacher.
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MICHAEL HOPPE ~ Naked Music for the Unforgetting Hearts
The Grammy-nominated composer Michael Hoppés discusses the accomplishments and challenges of being a recording artist, the major life events influencing his music, his collaboration, and friendship with the great Greek composer Vangelis and many other inspiring stories.
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DAVID HYKES ~ Harmonic Meeting
David Hykes is the founder of the Harmonic Chant and has pioneered the Western vocal overtone movement since 1975. In this interview, we will explore Hykes' life and work and we'll travel through music where silent listening meets breathing and the light of awareness can almost be heard.
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SERENA GABRIEL ~ Songs of Solace and Transformation
In this interview, Serena Gabriel shares stories and memories about embracing music as a path of healing and growing, discusses her new album `Seeing Inside`, and opens up about the mentoring relationship with Steve Roach.
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CHRONOTOPE PROJECT ~ Gnosis, A Quest for Knowledge
In the following interview, the Oregon-based composer, cellist, and storyteller Jeffrey Ericson Allen aka Chronotope Project looks back on the moments and influences that shaped him, and we go into an in-depth exploration of the new album Gnosis. And, of course, we will listen to a special music...
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PAUL ELLIS ~ Interior Sequences
Paul Ellis occupies a special place in the Space Music genre due to his elaborate sequencer excursions and impressionistic travelogues. The Berlin School-aficionados feel at home with his work, although Ellis got beyond the imitation game and crafted a personalized approach. Here we discuss his…
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CARBON BASED LIFEFORMS ~ A CBL 2019 Transmission
In this interview from 2019, Johannes Hedberg and Daniel Vadestrid of CBL talk about how they manage to work so well after 28 years of activity, about their hobbies, the differences between CBL and SYNC24 (the solo project of Daniel) and other details from the sonic laboratory of one of the most...
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DEUTER ~ As far as the ear can listen
We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of his debut as a recording artist with a rare audio interview that offers a few glimpses of his musical life.
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ØYSTEIN SEVÅG ~ Straight from the Heart
Øystein Sevåg is an artist whose recognition exceeded the borders of his native Norway. His style of composing emphasizes structural clarity and spiritual connection. Find out more about his new projects and many other topics by listening to this extensive audio interview that explores Øystein...
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MAX CORBACHO ~ Bonded with Mystery
Max Corbacho's sonic mythology encompasses primordial and futuristic themes rooted in the territories first explored by Steve Roach, Michael Stearns, and Robert Rich. Although his style shares lots of similarities with the work of these American pioneers, it organically grew into more personal...
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RUDY ADRIAN ~ A Quest for Nostalgia
Rudy Adrian is an Ambient electronic artist from New Zealand. Composing in styles ranging from beatless atmospheric soundscapes to rhythmic sequenced electronica, he delivered 17 studio albums to date. In this interview, he discusses the new release from the Spotted Peccary Music label `As Dusk...
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STEVE ROACH & SERENA GABRIEL ~ Common Ground, Common Future
Ambient music master and Grammy-nominated artist Steve Roach is back on our show, this time together with the very talented Serena Gabriel. In our interview, we talk about their collaboration and new albums, discuss the recent SoundQuest Fest 2021, Steve's new record label, and many more.
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AL GROMER KHAN ~ A Bavarian Mogul
Al Gromer Khan, despite his underground status, is well-known for those who love to immerse in Ambient and Indian Music. He is playing sitar every day now for more than 50 years, practicing the instrument as a ritual that offers access to the privacy of the soul.
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LOREN NERELL ~ The Art of Ambient Gamelan
In this episode of `Journeys to the Infinite`, the Long-Beach, California-based composer speaks about his new album `The Gong Prophet' and shares his passion for mixing ambient electronica with the sounds and music of Indonesia.
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IAN BODDY ~ The Synthchemistry of Music
Ian Boddy is a British synthesist involved in electronic music for over four decades, and the man in charge of DiN label. From purely abstract to sequencer driven tracks, he creates a vibrant environment where early Teutonic space sounds cohabit with modern forms of ambient music. Using both...
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JEF STOTT ~ Ethnotronica for Globetrotters
As a multi-instrumentalist with advanced music production skills, Jef Stott showcases wide-ranging capabilities with playing and recording memorable tracks. He was involved in Stellamara and Lumin projects before starting an exciting solo career. Albums like `Saracen` and `Arcana`, both released…
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JEFF PEARCE ~ Lingering Chords & Resonant Spaces
If Space is your game, Jeff Pearce is the name. His exquisite guitar playing resonates with cosmic vistas and timeless nostalgia of the Infinite. Despite his sometimes celestial style, I discovered in Jeff Pearce a very down-to-earth person endowed with a good sense of humor. It is a pleasure to...
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HOWARD GIVENS ~ Navigating the Ambient Wonderland
Talking from his studio in Portland, Oregon, Howard Givens discuss The Bodhi Mantra album, answers my questions about his musical evolution, explains the preference for collaborations, and provides insights into the creative labor of Spotted Peccary Music label.
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KEVIN KELLER ~ Musical ontologies of Imagination
Kevin Keller specializes in `ambient chamber music`, a term coined by John Diliberto on the radio show `Echoes`. In our interview, Kevin Keller reveals the results of his latest musical endeavor, named `The Front Porch of Heaven`, and shares with us his cinematic journey into sound, image, and...
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ERIK WOLLO ~ Soundstreams Convergence
Erik Wollo's newest partnership is with the American master Michael Stearns. With the release of 'Convergence', they have taken a significant step forward in exploring new and promising ambient vistas. My interview with Erik gravitates around this collaborative album and connects the present...
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ROBERT RICH ~ The Sonic Poetry of Existence
Robert Rich is an influential ambient artist, and one of the original pioneers of the American West-Coast School of Electronic Music. In our interview, we discuss diverse topics, from his music and early memories to Surrealism, from Tarkovsky's cinematography to technology, wine, and food.
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MICHAEL STEARNS ~ Soundscapes in the Key of Life
Michael Stearns is a forefather of Ambient music and one of the most original composers and sound designers in the film industry. In our interview, Stearns review some significant moments of his career, explains his creative approach to composing and sound design, and discusses the impact of...
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MARK SEELIG ~ The Disciple's Path
Mark Seelig is an artist and transpersonal psychotherapist who is known for his deeply mystical music and the collaboration albums recorded with Byron Metcalf, Steve Roach, and Loren Nerell. Discover his sounds and story in this new episode of our show.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Music knows no borders and is deeply embedded in our human nature. It flows and transcends the ephemeral and arbitrary limits, it inspires a sense of unity and timelessness. Here we embrace a complex web of styles and sonic ideas, from the traditional to the experimental. Beyond this diversity, music remains a vehicle for inner exploration, self-expression, and communion. „Journeys to the Infinite” promotes Ambient, Space, Psychill, New Age, and World-Fusion genres. Listen to interviews with great artists and producers, discover new sounds and enjoy the Journey !
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Marius-Christian Burcea
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