Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 210

Cool, sophisticated, and slightly mysterious with a strong retro cinematic flair.

Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here.
Welcome to episode 210 of the Virtual Cassette Library. This is a 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark.
This episode is based on the track “Amber (feat. Itamar Ziegler)” by Ori Kaplan & Lihu Melamed from the stunning upcoming album “Reverie” which drops on the 12th of June via the Batov Records label. Also a massive thank you to Four Flies Records, The Dream Journal Institute, Batov Records and Mystery Circles for sponsoring the episode with material.
A stylish, cinematic, and eclectic trip through 70s Italian library grooves, jazz-funk, psychedelic exotica, and warm ambient textures.
Side A blends sleazy thriller funk and sunny Mediterranean rhythms with mystical desert drones and playful adventure themes. Side B shifts into nocturnal jazz-funk, delicate minimalism, soulful grooves, and ends with loose, exploratory jazz energy.
Overall mood: Cool, sophisticated, and slightly mysterious with a strong retro cinematic flair. It feels like a warm Mediterranean evening that slowly turns into a smoky, late-night jazz club session — groovy, atmospheric, adventurous, and effortlessly stylish. Perfect for cruising, golden-hour listening, or relaxed evening vibes.
If you make music, or are a label, and would like to be featured, send your file links or Bandcamp codes to trevlad@gmail.com. I’d love to hear what you’re working on.
So settle in, turn it up a bit, and let’s see where it takes us. I hope you enjoy it.
One side flip, just the music.

Side A
00:00:00 Berto Pisano, Elsio Mancuso – STRIP NUDE FOR YOUR KILLER
Dark, sleazy 70s Italian library funk with tense rhythms and cinematic thriller vibes. Seductive and dangerous.
00:05:10 Atabasca – Khettara
Mysterious desert ambient with North African influences, dusty textures, and hypnotic flow. Ancient and atmospheric.
00:09:16 The Sound Catelouge – Final Questions
Sparse, questioning ambient with subtle tension and philosophical weight. Minimal and introspective.
00:11:47 Banda Maje – Costa Sud
Sunny Italian Mediterranean groove with warm percussion and coastal dolce vita charm. Breezy and joyful.
00:15:21 FOREVER PAVOT & MELCHIOR – LES AVENTURES DE TINTIN (GENERIQUE)
Playful, adventurous psych-pop reinterpretation of the classic Tintin theme. Fun, colourful, and nostalgic.
00:18:47 gribbles – Ancient Answer
Mystical, earthy ambient with ancient resonances and subtle ritualistic warmth. Timeless and contemplative.
00:23:17 Kronstad 23 – Stratosfæren
Floating, stratospheric ambient with cool Nordic synths and high-altitude serenity. Crisp and elevated.
Side B
00:27:59 Albin – Flöjten
Gentle, melodic flute-led piece with soft Scandinavian warmth and folk-like intimacy. Peaceful and lyrical.
00:31:04 Wojciech Golczewski – Transmission 14
Dark synthwave/ambient with retro horror vibes and pulsing tension. Cinematic and brooding.
00:34:21 ATA Records – Walter In Gabardine
Cool, rainy-day library jazz-funk with sophisticated grooves and detective swagger. Stylish and mellow.
00:36:33 EKT – Postman
Quirky, offbeat electronic with characterful rhythms and subtle humour. Playful and distinctive.
00:39:04 East Side Supply – Delicatessen
Tasty, swinging jazz-funk with rich grooves and deli-counter cool. Groovy and appetising.
00:42:45 Ori Kaplan & Lihu Melamed – Amber (feat. Itamar Ziegler)
Warm, glowing jazz fusion with rich tones and emotional depth. Smooth and luminous.
00:45:43 Agnes Martian – One
Delicate, minimalist ambient with soft fragility and quiet emotional resonance. Intimate and tender.
00:47:43 Surprise Chef – Blyth Street Nocturne
Soulful, nocturnal instrumental jazz with warm grooves and late-night atmosphere.
00:52:26 El Michels Affair – Shining (Instrumental)
Tight, cinematic soul-funk with lush horns and moody swagger. Vintage-inspired and powerful.
00:55:31 Galecstasy & Mike Watt Trio – Wander In
Loose, exploratory jazz-rock with free-spirited energy and wandering spirit. Organic and adventurous closer.