George Cruickshank
Ultima Thule Ambient Music
A weekly programme of ambient and atmospheric music from across the ages and around the world, heard on Australian public radio since 1989. Ultima Thule weaves a mix of ambient, trance, drone and chillout electronica, spacemusic, ancient, mediaeval and neoclassical creations, traditional and world music, soundtracks, cool jazz and impressionist soundworks into an exquisite, chatter-free 90-minute musical narrative.
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George Cruickshank
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Latest episode
Dec 12, 2025
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Episodes
UT 1228 07.05.2018
Tiga, tiga, burning bright... a visit to the Paul Schutze vault, wherein the artist's first new recording in an age of years is uncovered.
UT 1227 30.04.2018
The machinery for arresting declination, with Stars of the Lid, Max Richter, Labradford, Eluvium and Aphex Twin.
UT 1226 23.04.2018
Ciaroscuran conjurations from Thom Brennan and Juta Takahashi.
UT 1225 16.04.2018
Music for spaceports by Jean-Michel Jarre, Craig Padilla, Gyorgi Ligeti, Brian Eno and Lou Reed.
UT 1224 09.04.2018
Very near and very far; new sounds from Sherry Finzer, Byron Metcalfe, Jennifer Grais, Runar Halonen and Tron Syversen.
UT 1223 02.04.2018
The machine for collapsing dimensions; darkening sounds from Vacant Stations, Nocturnal Emissions, Illuminoscillate, Brian Lustmord, Robert Rich, Aeoliah and Atrium Carceri.
UT 1222 26.03.2018
Visual aroma of the godhead... with new sounds from Al Gromer Khan, and showcasing "The Chroma Plateau" by Numina.
UT 1221 19.03.2018
Ancient pathways to new dimensions; music from Cayo Largo, Eguana, Side Liner, Translippers and a host of others.
UT 1220 12.03.2018
Encounters with an interstellar other, featuring classic sounds from Michael Stearns and new sounds from Sinius.
UT 1219 05.03.2018
Stopping the hertz with Steve Halpern, Brainsage, Brainwave Synch and Stargods Sound Healing.
UT 1218 26.02.2018
Sylvi: new music from Igneous Flame.
UT 1217 19.02.2018
n the lands of an ancient radiant star with The Amnis Initiative, Heartistry, Annotation and The Beatles.
UT 1216 12.02.2018
Totems of a transhuman empire; introducing the sounds of AeTopus.
UT 1215 05.02.2018
Wavewalking with Ephemeral Mists, FRancis Xavier, Stefan Torto, Deuter and Lauge.
UT 1214 29.01.2018
A stillness in the air: a selection of new music from Sinius.
UT 1213 22.01.2018
xcission of a disconnected obscurancy, with the sounds of Michael Whalen, Seetyca, Keosz, Aegri Somnia, Al Gromer Khan and Atrium Carceri.
UT 1212 15.01.2018
Wandering through a white arcade; exploring the musical architecture of Harold Budd.
UT 1211 08.01.2018
Circonflexing and stretching with Noveller, GAS, Gradbrothers, Lawrence English, Ryuichi Sakamoto and a host of their ilk.
UT 1210 01.01.2018
The glory of Byzantium; sacred music of the Greek Orthodox tradition in authentic performance at a virtual Hagia Sophia. Performances by Capella Romana, the Greek Byzantine Choir and Nikodimos Kabarnos.
UT 1209 25.12.2017
Dancing towards the beginning of remembering with Flowers for Bodysnatchers, Max Corbacho, Darshan Ambient and Claudio Casanueva.
UT 1208 18.12.2017
New music from Darshan Ambient, and showcasing "Arte Magnetica", fresh from Max Corbacho.
UT 1207 11.12.2017
A long drop from a short height... sounds from Ludovico Einaudi, Celer, Rapoon, Tegh, Faures and Parijat.
UT 1206 04.12.2017
Unto the gathering quietude; showcasing "From the Darker Seasons", new from Jeff Pearce.
UT 1205 27.11.2017
The alchemy of high places... sounds from Ephemeral Mists, Francis Xavier, Stefan Torto, Deuter and Lauge.
UT 1204 20.11.2017
A desolation of papyrus; new sounds from Sven Laux and Phillip Wilkerson.
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