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Ultima Thule Ambient Music

George Cruickshankwww.ultimathule.info
A weekly programme of ambient and atmospheric music from across the ages and around the world, heard on Australian public radio since 1989. Ultima Thule weaves a mix of ambient, trance, drone and chillout electronica, spacemusic, ancient, mediaeval and neoclassical creations, traditional and world music, soundtracks, cool jazz and impressionist soundworks into an exquisite, chatter-free 90-minute musical narrative.
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Episodes

UT 1216

Totems of a transhuman empire; introducing the sounds of AeTopus.

Feb 12, 2018

UT 1215

Wavewalking with Ephemeral Mists, FRancis Xavier, Stefan Torto, Deuter and Lauge.

Feb 05, 2018

UT 1214

A stillness in the air: a selection of new music from Sinius.

Jan 29, 2018

UT 1213

xcission of a disconnected obscurancy, with the sounds of Michael Whalen, Seetyca, Keosz, Aegri Somnia, Al Gromer Khan and Atrium Carceri.

Jan 22, 2018

UT 1212

Wandering through a white arcade; exploring the musical architecture of Harold Budd.

Jan 15, 2018

UT 1211

Circonflexing and stretching with Noveller, GAS, Gradbrothers, Lawrence English, Ryuichi Sakamoto and a host of their ilk.

Jan 08, 2018

UT 1210

The glory of Byzantium; sacred music of the Greek Orthodox tradition in authentic performance at a virtual Hagia Sophia. Performances by Capella Romana, the Greek Byzantine Choir and Nikodimos Kabarnos.

Jan 01, 2018

UT 1209

Dancing towards the beginning of remembering with Flowers for Bodysnatchers, Max Corbacho, Darshan Ambient and Claudio Casanueva.

Dec 25, 2017

UT 1208

New music from Darshan Ambient, and showcasing "Arte Magnetica", fresh from Max Corbacho.

Dec 18, 2017

UT 1207

A long drop from a short height... sounds from Ludovico Einaudi, Celer, Rapoon, Tegh, Faures and Parijat.

Dec 11, 2017

UT 1206

Unto the gathering quietude; showcasing "From the Darker Seasons", new from Jeff Pearce.

Dec 04, 2017

UT 1205

The alchemy of high places... sounds from Ephemeral Mists, Francis Xavier, Stefan Torto, Deuter and Lauge.

Nov 27, 2017

UT 1204

A desolation of papyrus; new sounds from Sven Laux and Phillip Wilkerson.

Nov 20, 2017

UT 1203

Flight and reminiscence, from Frederic Chopin, Johan Johannsson, Max Richter, Christina Vantzou and Jonathan Goldman.

Nov 13, 2017

UT 1202

Acting upon the stage of night, with Diatonis, Paul Schutze, Metatron Omega, Atrium Carceri and Cities Last Broadcast.

Nov 06, 2017

UT 1201

Meditation on a theme, with music from Ennio Morricone, Claudio Casanueva, Mike Oldfield, Art Patience and Dylan Garris.

Oct 30, 2017

UT 1200

A cavalcade of epic ambient song to mark our millennium-plus-two-hundredth episode. Featured are Faun, Juno Reactor, Eivor, Fever Ray, The Mountain Goats, Dead Can Dance, Twice A Man, Enya, Lana Del Rey, Azam Ali, Trobar de Morte, Julee Cruise, Nox Arcana, Inga Liljestrom and Steeleye Span. Please set your ears to stun.

Oct 23, 2017

UT 1199

On the threshold of a distant realm, with Hiroki Okano, Jonathan Goldman, Al Gromer Khan and Harold Budd.

Oct 16, 2017

UT 1198

Seed of spectral emanations, showcasing two new recordings: "Ovum" by Chronotope Project, and "The Locked Book" - the third and final in a series inspired by the Borley Rectory hauntings, from The Glimmer Room.

Oct 09, 2017

UT 1197

Ivpiter optimvs maximvs... with Jupi-ter, Stimulus Timbre, Side Liner, Kick Blog In'R'Voice and Magnetik.

Oct 02, 2017

UT 1196

Currents of montaigne light, showcasing "Being of Light", new from Howard Givens and Craig Padilla.

Sep 25, 2017

UT 1195

A passing paradise, with Kevin Pollard, Steve Roach, Ludovico Einaudi, Hiroki Okano and O Yuki Conjugate.

Sep 18, 2017

UT 1194

A dark and reverent apotheosis, featuring "Promethean" from Randall Collier-Ford, more bowed dronescapes from Scott Cole and a sweet goodbye to Holger Czukay.

Sep 11, 2017

UT 1193

In the beginning was the beginning, and lo, it was majestic. Music from Sherry Finzer, Cass Anawaty, Brian Eno and Patrick Kavanagh.

Sep 04, 2017

UT 1192

And did these feet in ancient time? Featuring "Albion", the latest release from Juta Takahashi... seasoned with the bowed dronescapes of Scott Cole.

Aug 28, 2017

UT 1191

Needing and wanting the sounds of Al Gromer Khan, Mogwai, Phelios, Laraaji and others.

Aug 21, 2017

UT 1190

A stellar adventure showcasing "Deep Space Blue", the newst release from Queensland composer Jim Ottaway.

Aug 14, 2017

UT 1189

Civilizations unseen but not unfelt. Music by Der Waldlaufer, Edgaras Zakevicius, Olaf Gretzmacher and Christian Schoeps.

Aug 07, 2017

UT 1188

Rivers and seas, with Jeff Pearce and David Helpling, "A Sea Without Memory" is our featured new release.

Jul 31, 2017

UT 1187

Invocation from the gathering shadows, featuring Constance Demby, Pete Kember, Robert Rich, Paul Schutze and Brian Eno.

Jul 24, 2017
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