Ultima Thule Ambient Music

The universe inside our soul; exploring the deep sky music of Robert Carty.

Sounds from the landscape. Featuring "Forgotten Places" from James Johnson and Robert Scott Thompson, and "Enviro" by Ashera.

New sonic constructivism from Bionulor, Aqua Dorsa, Longing For Orpheus, Nitin Sawhney and Bob Holroyd.

Chilled sounds for the modern world. Music released on the Em:t, Spirit Zone and Grand Central recording labels.

The lucidity of bliss; compilation releases on the One World Music label, with works by Alucidnation, Tom Middleton, Sola Luna and Kaya Project.

Music from and inspired by film. Featuring the Philip Glass soundtracks to "Koyaanisqatsi", "Powaqqatsi" and "Naqoyqatsi", and Richard Einhorn's "Voices of Light" oratorio, based on the 1928 silent masterpiece "The Passion of Joan of Arc".

The collaborative works of Vangelis and Yes vocalist Jon Anderson comprise the eighth installment of Ultima Thule's ongoing Vangelis series.

Into the lair of the Minotaur; new music from Between Interval.

Mystic Chords and Sacred Spaces - Ultima Thule ends 2003 with a journey through the complex inner worlds of Steve Roach and the vast, resonant Antarctic submarine environments of Craig Padilla.

Infinite intangibilities from Vicki Hansen, Eucalyptus Dream, Ryuta K, Sara Ayers, Chad Kettering and Michael Stearns.

Mike G launches Ultima Thule's 15th year with a programme of new and classic ambient electronica - including sounds from the much-anticipated, newly re-launched em:t label.

Jon Shapiro lands on planet Ultima Thule with 90 minutes of ambient psychedelia from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, by Philip Glass, Walter Carlos, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, the Electric Prunes, Mike Oldfield and Tangerine Dream. Freak out!

A programme of deep ambience that ranges from the sparse evocations of Brian Eno's seminal On Land to the lush impressionist narratives of Martin/Klamt/Rownd's "Convergence".

Ambient impressionism, with Stefan Tischler, Richard Bone, Peter Miller and John Kilbey... and featuring "The Light", new from UtopiaXO.

The ninth and final broadcast in Nev Dorrington's Vangelis programme series. Featured are some early collaborations as well as rare unreleased pieces composed for television programmes, sporting events and operas.

Living esoterically with Robert Carty and Dan Pound.

The Gatherings. With music from Peter Baumann, The Ministry of Inside Things, Bionaut, Steve Roach, Robert Rich, Jeff Greinke and friends.

As the wurm turns; glacially-inspired earthsounds from Between Interval, Oophoi and Alio Die.

A Mike G mix of instrumental hip hop, ambient techno, dub, trance and trippy lounge.

The second installment of our periodic exploration of the trance-endental catalogue of Lyon-based Ultimae Records.

Who said you can't dance to ambience? Amanaska, Deep Forest, Transglobal Underground and the Tunnel Singer show us the way. Also featured is the latest from David Sylvian.

As Brian Eno arrives in Sydney as curator the inaugural "Luminous" festival, we revisit his early ambient releases, including collaborations with Daniel Lanois and Laraaji. Jon Hopkins rounds out the mix.

A programme of surprising sounds from Russian label Electroshock Records.

Lunar waxings and wanings in a house of mirrors; surreal nighttime excursions with Jon Hassell, Stephan Micus and the recently-deceased Hector Zazou.

Ambient music for strings. Featuring Kronos Quartet, Walter Fahndrich and Principle of Silence.