4 Years

4 Years

Author: Uplifting Pills May 31, 2020 Duration: 1:00:00



Time goes by but memories never fade. I released this mix on this day 4 years ago, a week after my friend passed away. It would become the 9th and final episode of my Drifter ambient series. It is a deeply personal mix in which I tried to express a never-before-felt outpouring of grief. Somehow the tracks I've chosen had titles that told a similar story, and those words by Megan Bokowski were quite consoling at the time:
The time soon comes for parting,
And our time is at an end,
The rest of your life is starting,
And we have no time at all to spend.

You knew one day you’d have to go,
But thought you’d have more time.
We can’t reverse time’s one-way flow,
But at least you’ll have this rhyme.

You had your shining moments,
Upon this life’s darkened stage,
And in my book of wonderments,
You’ll never be just another page.

Like the exploding of a star,
You’ve changed me in and out,
Your light will travel with me far,
Past when all other lights go out.

Drifter’s Melody by Megan R. Bokowski


Also, did you know that I have another podcast called Chill Pills. It features the same quality of mixing craftmanship but focuses on more genres of downtempo music spanning chillout, lofi chill hop and lounge.






Tracklist

00:00
Kreng ― Karcist

01:39
Rob Simonsen ― I Want to Call Him

03:21
Accelra ― The Woodworker (Remix)

10:57
Solarsoul & Nimanty ― The Starry Sky (Original Space Ambient Mix)

19:12
Sokkyō ― Las Perseidas

22:01
Stray Theories ― Blackout

28:04
Andrew Lahiff ― Clouds

30:38
Eluvium ― Wind Book (Excerpt)

32:21
Ben Woods ― No Word From Above

34:02
Kreng ― Acceptance

36:04
Rudy Adrian ― Fading Light

37:20
Biosphere ― Hyperborea (Excerpt)

38:43
36 ― Another World

42:16
Marconi Union ― Northern Stations

45:08
Fellirium ― Beyond the Dream (part 3)

54:44
Stray Theories ― Breathless


Sometimes the world is just too loud. Calm Pills-Soothing Space Ambient and Piano Music for Relaxing, Sleeping, Reading, or Mindful Meditation offers a quiet counterpoint, a series of ad-free audio spaces crafted for those moments when you need to step back. Created by Uplifting Pills, each episode is a seamless, multi-artist album designed to dissolve tension without demanding your attention. You'll find long-form compositions blending gentle, instrumental ambient pads with the organic textures of natural soundscapes and the soft, resonant notes of piano melodies. This isn't about a catchy tune to follow, but about providing a supportive sonic environment. Whether you're seeking a background for focused reading, a tool for your meditation practice, a gentle aid for slipping into deep sleep, or simply a few minutes to unwind a busy mind, this podcast serves as an auditory retreat. The mixes flow without interruption, allowing you to fully relax and let the carefully layered sounds ease the stress from both body and thoughts. Tune in, press play, and let the noise of the day fade into the background.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 81

Calm Pills - Soothing Space Ambient and Piano Music for Relaxing, Sleeping, Reading, or Mindful Meditation
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