Chill Pills - Uplifting Chillout Music with downtempo, vocal and instrumental chill out, lofi chillhop, lounge and ambient

A bit of departure from mixes you hear on Chill Pills podcast: this is an Islamic songs (nasheed) mix infused with some lo-fi and ambient. The mix is a personal reflection of a defining journey I’ve been on for the past 4 years and going strong. For the longest time, my heart was shackled by attachments to worldly pursuits. I sought perfection in an imperfect world. I grieved losses, including the...

This passage from one of my favorite books, Love & Happiness by Yasmin Mogahed,  speaks true to my spiritual transformation over the last 5 years or so, and is the inspiration for this mix. I have been through some dark times in my life and I have had to make some very hard decisions. But I'll tell you what I’ve learned... Life isn’t supposed to be miserable. It isn’t supposed to be excruciati...

"Every moment is its own universe. Each moment brings with it a new birth, a new opportunity to live, to turn back, to renew. Each moment is a new chance to get it right. And with each moment is also a death. Let the past die. If you messed up yesterday, that universe is already dead and gone. Right now is your new reality. Capture it, before it dies." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love...

"Every now and then life says Where do you think you're going so fast We're apt to think it cruel but sometimes It's a case of cruel to be kind If we'd only open our eyes We'd see the blessings in disguise That all the rain clouds are fountains Though our troubles seem like mountains There's gold in them hills So don't lose heart Give the day a chance to start A word or two, my friend There's no t...

Let your spirit soar on the wings of "bluebird of happiness." Featuring my all-time favorite chillout song: Ulrich Schnauss's remix of Mojave 3's 2003 masterpiece of the same name, this mix is the sonic embodiment of that mythic bird, whispering secrets of joy. No feathers required – just hit play. 🎶✨ Tracklist 00:00 Jon Hopkins ― Cerulean 03:43 Dream Lab ― Silver Skies 10:32 The Ma...

Allow me to take you on a journey with the upbeat symphony of Entwinement: a meticulously crafted 30-track chillout mix that explores the theme of shared destiny and how intricately entwined we are on this planet. As the music unfolds, contemplate the beauty of our collective journey, and the importance of embracing our similarities while celebrating our unique paths. Let's open our hearts, connec...

"In the mindset of a traveler, there is a natural detachment that comes with the realization that something is only temporary. This worldly life, the dunia, is just like the ocean. And our hearts are the ships. We can use the ocean for our needs and as a means to get to our final destination. Of course, detachment does not mean that we do not own things or interact with this world. On the contrary...

Zane Callister , the man behind Young Collective moniker, is an artist whose music resonates with me. After featuring him in several mixes, I decided to do him justice by dedicating an entire mix to the gift he brings to this world. More than a composer, he is a storyteller . He uses music as a medium to create immersive and emotional experiences for his listeners, something I aspire to do in this...

I recently re-watched the record-setting supersonic, freefall jump that Felix Baumgartner performed in October of 2012 from 39 km high up in space. The words he uttered before taking the leap of faith resonated with me: "I know the whole world is watching, and I wish the whole world could see what I see. Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you really are." I started thi...

"There is a place nothing compares to but we only know With a meaning so special A place that was meant for more than we know By the lighthouse on the hill we opened a door to a different world Leaving everything behind Just you and I Open up your eyes" ― from Purple by Hollow Coves Tracklist 00:00 Test Card ― Sour Note To A Walnut Finish 02:24 Delayde ― Driftwood 03:44 Good Weather For An Airstri...

"Fill my heart with song And let me sing forevermore You are all I long for All I worship and adore In other words, please be true In other words, I love you." ― Frank Sinatra Tracklist 00:00 Pete Alderton ― The End Of The Day 01:14 Sunlounger feat. Zara Taylor ― Feels Like Heaven 08:56 Chris Spheeris & Paul Voudouris ― Orlando 13:19 Conjure One ― Into the Escape 13:42 Chris Spheeris ― Kingdom...

"Upon the sea, while sunrays splay their gold, the sun descends behind horizon's line to sink, at last, from visions that I hold- as rays, with deep-sea magic, intertwine. So like the sunset, my creative soul reflects a brilliant glow with thoughts ablaze, en massé to sink in fluid, deep control where fervid songs create music's vivid rays." ― My Soul At Sunset by Sandra Haight Tracklist 00:00 Eli...

"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic." ― Frank Herbert from Dune Tracklist 00:00 Painted Water ― Dune Riders 04:35 Chris Spheeris ― Invisible Hands 14:56 Chris Spheeris ― Invisible Hands (Piano version) 17:44 Day4Dream ― Road To Reality 27:35 Yuhki Kuramoto ― Romance 31:10 Chambre 7 ― Risin...

Like a sparrow on a wire Singin' the same song everyday I'm feeling restless but I'm tired Don't want to leave but I can't stay You and me need something more It's time to spread our wings and go Through the clouds into the sun, Far away from everyone When we get above the rain They are all... sunny days ― from Come Fly Away by Jeremy Fisher Tracklist 00:00 Jeremy Fisher ― Come Fly Away 03:25 Ryan...

"Oh, they say people come Say people go This particular diamond was extra special And though you might be gone And the world may not know Still I see you, celestial Like brothers in blood Sisters who ride And we swore on that night We'd be friends 'til we die But the changing of winds And the way waters flow Life is short as the falling of snow And now I'm gonna miss you, I know So if you love som...

First mix of the year is dedicated to all those who strive and persist, fueled by strong desires, and in pursuit of something they aspire to achieve or a view of self, an identity, they labor to create. " Keep this constantly in mind: weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat. When your desires are strong enough you will appear to possess superhum...

Wishing you a happy holiday season. In the words of Coldplay's masterpiece track that inspired this mix: "In the end, it's all about the love you're sending out." And this one goes out to all of you 💌 Tracklist 00:00 Anton Sanko ― Find Something Good in Iowa to Believe in 01:36 Triangle Sun ― Tonight 05:46 Chillwalker ― Blue (Smooth Mix) 08:30 Dido ― This Is Love 11:27 Hannah ILD ― Paradis...

Nov 15 is Uplifting Pills' birthday, and this year it's turning 6! The two series, Chill Pills and Calm Pills , have come a long way since their humble beginnings, both in quality and reach. What a magnificent journey this continues to be and what a privilege to reach more and more likeminded listeners every day. I'm also happy to report the combined shows are now clocking in ~160,000 worldwide do...

Seeing Hollow Coves live for the first time this year was a jolt of inspiration to craft this mix. Their incredibly uplifting music is a gift to this world, and I wanted to extend it with a wrapping of my own. A line up of amazing artists and hand-picked soul-soothing songs awaits you. Enjoy! This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speake...

I love coffee and I love chillout music (especially lofi), so this mix was bound to happen! I set out to infuse the two to give you the aroma of Sunday morning relaxation. Grab your favorite cup of joe and decompress with these thoughtfully curated and harmonically mixed instrumental tunes. Enjoy! This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart s...

I just came back from a month long trip in Australia. It was a marvelous first experience with many sights to remember. This mix is dedicated to all the awesome wonders of this beautiful land. This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. Just say " Alexa, Open Chill Pills Radio " or " Ok Google, Ask Chill Pills Radio to Play ". Trackl...

"Here is your last chance to escape the mundane billowing smoke ascends ahead the arrival of the final train Plan, if you can, a momentous ride in the darkness of yearning, strength resides sketched from dreams by a moving hand quickly board the impatient train Conjure a life beyond the narrows fashion a life lived like art without regret and free of sorrows" ― Last Train by Elizabeth Barton This...

"How do we close our eyes and fly away when we find we are only human wearing a dress of skin and we remember how we met and built bridges to be together? Still, we both know that a music flows between us and neither one of us can ever forget the words. The doors are wide open and nothing is different, our love is full of life and time. Unlock the dreamless sleep and see the truth, my beloved, loo...

This mix got inspired by one of my best discoveries of this year: Zane Callister, whose Young Collective productions and UTAH band music embody the uplifting spirit of Chill Pill mixes. Check him out at soundcloud.com/young-collective . Another inspiration came from the second track, Her Name  by Arros & Light Memory, which samples words from one of my favorite sci-fi films Her.  The whole quo...

Music inspires most of my mixes, but every now and then different forms of art do, be it written or visual. This mix is inspired by the latter. A wonderful painting, called "The ocean is my happy place", from the talented, Florida-based artist Lena Belyaeva ( instagram.com/lenasart2019 ). You can almost say her paintings are the visual version of my uplifting mixes, so I'm honored to feature her w...