Dutch bass guitar soundscaper, ambient artist, and playlist curator.
Inspiration: Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Steven Wilson’s Bass Communion, Tangerine Dream
Also creates instrumental music as Ålvik, featuring mostly piano and other instruments.
Check out my Songwhip links to find my music and merch on your favorite platform.
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Most of you know me for my ambient music, but every now and then I compose an instrumental with piano or guitar in mind, either solo or with another artist.
These songs are released under my Ålvik alias.
Check them out on Bandcamp:
https://alvikmusic.bandcamp.com
When I released the first Neon Scenes session, I received numerous comments that the single edit was too short.
So for the second Neon Scenes release I decided to add a meditation edit to the release as well. This edit will be a little under 10 minutes. I hope that will fill the need for my audience. 😊
Happy 45th anniversary to “The Empire Strikes Back”. Opening in theaters on this day in 1980. #theempirestrikesback #starwars #maytheforcebewithyou #bobafett #irvinkershner #rogerkastel
@donlamb_1 😂😂
The tortoise lays on its back, its belly baking in the hot sun, beating its legs trying to turn itself over, but it can't. Not without your help. But you're not helping.
I might have ordered 90125 by Yes on SACD, even though I have five versions of the album already. 😅
I haven't had the time and energy yet to finish up my next algorithmic ambient release, so I'll share an older piece instead.
Featuring a bass guitar soundscape, sparse piano and some field recordings.
Streaming links:
https://lynkify.in/song/memory-boulevard/poFyOWbq
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/7qJinsJFEoo?si=vCB7-6LT-BaPPcI7
Bandcamp:
https://valleyviewrecords.bandcamp.com/track/memory-boulevard
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This is a nice and interesting watch.
Happy 79th birthday, Robert Fripp!
Cool mini documentary about the song Take My Breath Away that featured in the movie Top Gun.
All of Clippit's (Office 2000 version) sprites in one animated GIF! (size x2)
Happy 77th birthday, Brian Eno!
Yesterday was the 9th anniversary of my Consolation EP.
The title track of the EP is probably my most emotional recording. It's a fretless bass improvisation that involves the use of a looper. The piece simply flowed out of me in the week after an uncle had passed away.
You can find streaming and Bandcamp links on this links page:
https://songwhip.com/crowslabyrinth/consolation2016
One of my favorite Work From Home playlists when I need to focus is my Ambient Guitars playlist.
What do you like to listen to during work hours, if it permits listening to music?
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3chQqPLrmHhGGEfsfV1AOb?si=Wu0ORCYDTyCXegIN18kOhQ
@madvinyl Just watched it. It’s great. Professionally shot video and audio. If you haven’t watched it, go see it. 🙂
Steven Wilson live at North Sea Jazz in 2016, full set.
Line-up: Steven Wilson, Craig Blundell, Adam Holzman, Nick Beggs, Dave Kilminster
I watched the documentary ‘Music by John Williams’ yesterday on Disney+. It’s glorious. A must-watch for movie and soundtrack lovers in my humble opinion.
Monopoly wasn't invented by the Parker Brothers, nor the man they gave it credit for. In 1904, Monopoly was originally called The Landlord's Game, and was invented by a radical woman. Elizabeth Magie's original game had not one, but two sets of rules to choose from.
One was called "Prosperity", where every player won money anytime another gained a property. And the game was won by everyone playing only when the person with the least doubled their resources. A game of collaboration and social good.
The second set of rules was called "Monopoly", where players succeeded by taking properties and rent from those with less luck rolling the dice. The winner was the person who used their power to eliminate everyone else.
Magie's mission was to teach us how different we feel when playing Prosperity vs Monopoly, hoping that it would one day change national policies.
When the Parker Bros adopted the game, they erased the "Prosperity" rules and celebrated "Monopoly".
Omni
by Karfagen
2025
File under symphonic rock. I’m a few tracks in, and this sounds very pleasant.
