Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 214
Eternal Ocean Door
Good day listeners, wherever you are. Trevor here.
Welcome to the Virtual Cassette Library. A 60 minute virtual tape with a metaphysical flip at the half way mark.
A warm, eclectic, and cinematic blend of jazz-infused grooves, Italian library exotica, dreamy ambient, and international sophistication.
Side A flows from smooth Latin jazz guitar and immersive oceanic ambient into playful whimsy and breezy Mediterranean funk. Side B continues with glowing minimalism, mysterious library cues, elegant Japanese big band jazz, soulful intimacy, and ends on cosmic, hazy downtempo beauty.
Overall mood: Sophisticated, sun-drenched, and gently adventurous with a strong retro-cinematic charm. It feels like a stylish summer evening — starting with golden-hour cocktails on the terrace and slowly drifting into starry, reflective night-time wanderings. Cool, groovy, and pleasantly dreamy.
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 Gábor Szabó, The California Dreamers – Guantannamera
Smooth, groovy jazz guitar take on the classic with warm Latin rhythms and dreamy West Coast cool. Elegant and seductive.
00:03:50 Matt Chamberlain, Viktor Krauss, and Dan Phelps – Ocean Shelf
Deep, immersive ambient jazz with rich textures and vast underwater serenity. Expansive and cinematic.
00:12:05 Play Time – Open The Door, Joey
Whimsical, playful electronic pop with charming melodies and gentle quirkiness. Light-hearted and colourful.
00:17:42 Piero Umiliani – Orgasmo Seq. 1 (easy-living)
Classic Italian library funk with breezy, seductive grooves and effortless cool. Sunny and sensual.
00:19:14 Shakali – Rihmastossa
Misty, atmospheric Nordic ambient with soft organic layers and ethereal calm. Dreamy and immersive.
Side B
00:27:57 Mason Bee – Lumito
Gentle, glowing ambient with luminous textures and delicate beauty. Warm and sparkling.
00:31:16 Augusto Martelli – I Misteri di Pitcairn
Mysterious, adventurous Italian library piece with exotic tension and cinematic flair.
00:32:34 Tatsuya Takahashi & Tokyo Union Orchestra – Ga = 雅
Elegant Japanese big band jazz with refined grace and sophisticated swing. Beautifully poised.
00:34:37 Mike Casey – Faith (WPAA TV Session)
Soulful, heartfelt jazz with live warmth and emotional sincerity. Intimate and expressive.
00:36:51 Ryu Oshi – Denizen 4 — Terminus
Dark, atmospheric electronic with terminal melancholy and subtle sci-fi edge. Haunting and immersive.
00:38:41 Euglossine – Eternal Mouse
Surreal, playful electronic with whimsical textures and psychedelic charm. Curious and offbeat.
00:41:03 Oronzo De Filippi – Architettura industriale
Industrial-tinged Italian library with mechanical grooves and retro futuristic feel. Bold and rhythmic.
00:43:08 Maston – Jet Lag
Dreamy, hazy exotica with warm analogue glow and travel-weary nostalgia. Smooth and atmospheric.
00:45:18 Steve Cobby – It’s Raining Diamonds On Neptune
Cosmic, sparkling downtempo with rich textures and otherworldly beauty. Enchanting closer.
For the Birds 015
Intro 00:00
X.Y.R-happy thoughts 01:25
Paul Mallatratt-Birdokanto 07:21
Fallen-The Endless Golden Flow 25:23
Black Moth Super Rainbow-From the See 30:22
Willebrant-musings (live at the Brunswick Green) – Live 31:19
Beefus B-Evolving Naturally 36:44
Sunshine Playroom-The Old Railway Track theme 43:17
Shakali-Rihmastossa 45:26
Aarktica-These Days Fail to Bring Me Near (Aaron Spectre remix) 53:29
Erik Wøllo-Ruralis 58:35
outro 1:01:03
For the Birds 012
This weeks episode of avian adventures has an exclusive from upcoming Veins Full Of Static album A House Wrapped in Sleep.
Intro 00:00
Go Outside-inkling 01:31
Willebrant-Mimosa 05:07
Shakali-Aihkimännyt 08:04
Synthbiont & Anassimandrus-Whispers from the City 15:49
Lunar Cambridge-Nute Gunray 22:49
Matthewdavid-3_WINDFISH 25:56
Mason Bee-Are You Ok? 27:45
Vessant-Aquifer 30:49
Time Rival-Star Mother 37:53
Glåsbird-Lokoteraina 50:52
Veins Full Of Static-Ceaseless Collapse 53:36
Outro 59:53
The Spotify playlist now has 74 found tracks from all the episodes:
For the Birds 011
Take Flight with For the Birds: A Journey Through Ambient Melodies
Calling all nature enthusiasts and ambient music lovers! Take a break from the digital world and immerse yourself in the calming soundscapes of “For the Birds,” episode 011.
This week’s show features a beautiful collection of tracks that capture the essence of the natural world, from the gentle chirping of birds to the rustling of leaves.
Featured Artists:
Intro 00:00
Go Outside-to be loved 01:35
Shakali-Alin Nila 04:07
Andrew Heath-The Age of Enlightenment 08:59
spaceship-Shore Baptist Chapel 16:33
Ann Annie-Opening 26:05
Site Nonsite-Mono No Aware 27:17
Time Rival-Dakota Bridge + Birdsong (Prairie Trail 4-13-23) 33:35
Hverheij-Presence 39:00
Particules-Island 42:36
Sunshine Playroom-Nettles, Thistles & Old Man’s Beard 43:43
Slow Heart Music-Shelter 46:19
Allness, Lightwerx Collective-In Gratitude (Spa) 51:47
Lo Five-Amor Fati 54:16
Outro 56:41
Explore More:
- Follow the artists on social media (see blog post for details)
- Discover more from Valley View Records, Not Not Fun, and other featured labels.
For the Birds is your weekly dose of sonic serenity. Tune in next week for another exploration of the natural world through the power of ambient music.
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