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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 1246

Hymns to a golden god; new music from Al Gromer Khan, Paul Avgerinos and Meg Bowles.

Sep 10, 2018

UT 1245

People in glass houses... an exploration of the solo and collaborative works of David Tipper.

Sep 03, 2018

UT 1244

Taking a stairway unto the arch of the heavens: showcasing "Projector" - new from Jeff Rona. Also making an appearance is The Amnis Initiative.

Aug 27, 2018

UT 1243

Upon the ruins of night. Music from Benoit Pioulard, Northaunt, William Basinski, Deaf Center, Desiderii Marginis, Gustaf Hildebrand, Kammerheit and Ian William Craig.

Aug 20, 2018

UT 1242

Showcasing two new recordings: "Alive Inside the Tank", from Mysteries of the Night, and "For the Summer, or Forever", by Halftribe. Also making an appearance are Sherry Finzer, Peter Sheridan and Darshan Ambient.

Aug 13, 2018

UT 1241

Shadowed perspectives of a far distant shore; music from Oliver Dombi, Howard Givens, Madhavi Devi, Dan Pound and Philip Glass.

Aug 06, 2018

UT 1240

An efflorescence of biologies, with Second Harmonic Generation, Mystified and Aes Dana... and showcasing "The Biode" - new from Robert Rich.

Jul 30, 2018

UT 1239

Running through fields of glass with Future Sound of London, The Fireman, Alva Noto, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Gustaf Hildebrand, Northaunt, Jan Jelinek and Goldmund.

Jul 23, 2018

UT 1238

Showcasing "A Different Definition of Love" - new from Bvdub. Also featured are fresh releasesby Jim Ottaway, Sverre Knut Johansen and David Helpling.

Jul 16, 2018

UT 1237

Ayahuasca illuminations from Liquid Bloom, Porangui, Soulacybin, AtYya, Oliver Koletzki and Layla Project.

Jul 09, 2018

UT 1236

Showcasing "Nocturnes II" - new from Max Corbacho. Also featured are Jeff Greinke and Juta Takahashi.

Jul 02, 2018

UT 1235

Sipping a latte in the Penguin Cafe... music from Hans Zimmer, Harold Budd, the Cocteau Twins, Cluster, Malibu, Wim Mertens, Vangelis and yes, the Penguin Cafe Orchestra.

Jun 25, 2018

UT 1234

Showcasing new British sounds: "The Cage" from Bob Holroyd and "Hiraeth", from new Andy Condon (aka The Glimmer Room) project The Long Light.

Jun 18, 2018

UT 1233

Close to the edge of an onrushing tide, with music from Picturepalace Music, Rainbow Serpent, Forenzics, Thomas Fanger and others of their ilk.

Jun 11, 2018

UT 1232

Thunder and drift beneath falling stars... a long-overdue visit to the Jeff Greinke archive as we showcase the artist's first new recording in a decade: "Before Sunrise".

Jun 04, 2018

UT 1231

A riot in the dark, with Yo La Tengo, Lightwave, Jon Hassell, Bibio and Sigur Ros.

May 28, 2018

UT 1230

Calling forth the elder lords of iron and shadow... with Nox Arcana, Stomper and Arcana... and showcasing the epic sounds of Galdur - Ukraine's gift to the dark ambient musical firmament.

May 21, 2018

UT 1229

Dream-dancing on the mothership, with Earth Harp, The Human Experience, Knowa Lusion and Moon Frog.

May 14, 2018

UT 1228

Tiga, tiga, burning bright... a visit to the Paul Schutze vault, wherein the artist's first new recording in an age of years is uncovered.

May 07, 2018

UT 1227

The machinery for arresting declination, with Stars of the Lid, Max Richter, Labradford, Eluvium and Aphex Twin.

Apr 30, 2018

UT 1226

Ciaroscuran conjurations from Thom Brennan and Juta Takahashi.

Apr 23, 2018

UT 1225

Music for spaceports by Jean-Michel Jarre, Craig Padilla, Gyorgi Ligeti, Brian Eno and Lou Reed.

Apr 16, 2018

UT 1224

Very near and very far; new sounds from Sherry Finzer, Byron Metcalfe, Jennifer Grais, Runar Halonen and Tron Syversen.

Apr 09, 2018

UT 1223

The machine for collapsing dimensions; darkening sounds from Vacant Stations, Nocturnal Emissions, Illuminoscillate, Brian Lustmord, Robert Rich, Aeoliah and Atrium Carceri.

Apr 02, 2018

UT 1222

Visual aroma of the godhead... with new sounds from Al Gromer Khan, and showcasing "The Chroma Plateau" by Numina.

Mar 26, 2018

UT 1221

Ancient pathways to new dimensions; music from Cayo Largo, Eguana, Side Liner, Translippers and a host of others.

Mar 19, 2018

UT 1220

Encounters with an interstellar other, featuring classic sounds from Michael Stearns and new sounds from Sinius.

Mar 12, 2018

UT 1219

Stopping the hertz with Steve Halpern, Brainsage, Brainwave Synch and Stargods Sound Healing.

Mar 05, 2018

UT 1218

Sylvi: new music from Igneous Flame.

Feb 26, 2018

UT 1217

n the lands of an ancient radiant star with The Amnis Initiative, Heartistry, Annotation and The Beatles.

Feb 19, 2018
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