Ambient Meditations Vol. 14 – Shiny Objects (OM Records)
AM’s 14th episode welcomes Shiny Objects, aka Christopher J. Smith, the founder of legendary San Francisco label OM Records. Smith has been in the downtempo hustle from day one and has dropped a brand new album under his newish alias Shiny Objects entitled Ambient Downtempo Works which comes out today (August 21, 2020). The album is reminiscent of classic downtempo sounds but brings a contemporary take that feels essential in these trying times. So grab something cold to drink, find a quiet place to recline and take a lush downtempo journey with Shiny Objects.
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1) Trippin Jaguar “Lost”
2) Shiny Objects “Dark Oceans”
3) Mujia & Tajo, Charlie M. “Candela”
4) DJ Rocca, Afterlife, Steve Miller “Si Si Si” DJ Rocca Dark Ar Mix)
5) Tim Hecker “Analog Paralysis 1978”
6) Trippin Jaguar “Fou feat. Shakuar”
7) Leonidas + Kay Suzuki “Interstellar Meditation”
8) Wurm “Degrees of Seperation”
9) Uj Pa Gas “Mallorca”
10) Kincaid “Isolate”
11) Oliver Koletzki “Byron Bay”
12) Alicudi “Foen”
13) Tommy Guerrero “Battles of the Forgotten” (Margee Rework)
14) Trippin Jaguar “Passage”
15) Odaglad “Let it Rock”
16) Klangkarussell, Kyle Pearce “My World” (TFO Radio Remix)
17) Jon Gurd “Star”
18) Shiny Objects “Beach of Ghosts”
19) Electronic System “Skylab”
SHINY OBJECTS – AMBIENT DOWNTEMPO WORKS OM-706
1. Last Call
2. Another Day at The Zoo
3. Dark Oceans
4. Under The Sun
5. Beach of Ghosts
6. Awaken
7. The Light That Shines
8. The Upswing
9. Farewell to the Gov’nor
10. Just Below the Surface
11. A Light at the End
The new album’ Ambient Downtempo Works’ from Om Records founder Christopher J. Smith AKA Shiny Objects is a pause that refreshes, a calm after the storm (so to speak) in a time when we all need it. Slow dreamscapes unfold to find eleven songs that are simply soothing and lovely. Designed to be listened to from start to finish as an all-encompassing experience, ‘Ambient Downtempo Works’ joins the ranks of classic Om releases like Om Lounge and Mushroom Jazz. Put it on with headphones and enjoy the break from the madness.
David Ireland is a professional strategist, creative, and marketer. He began his career in 1995 as creator and publisher of BPM Magazine. In August 2000, BPM Magazine merged with djmixed.com LLC, an online media company based in Los Angeles, which later evolved into the Overamerica Media Group [OMG] in 2003. In 2009, Ireland left Overamerica Media Group to serve as the VP of Marketing at Diesel. In 2011, he returned to his roots in media and cofounded the online electronic music publication Magnetic Magazine and created The Magnetic Agency Group. In June 2018, Ireland joined Winter Music Conference (now owned by Ultra Music Festival) as the Director to lead the reboot for 2019 and usher in a new era for the iconic brand. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at Victrola for three years, guiding product innovation and brand growth. He currently serves on the advisory board of Audiopool, a new music tech startup focused on AI-generated music licensing and artist revenue models.
