Altus - Trailhead : Singles Collection Volume 4 (2020)

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This is Volume 4 of the singles collection, covering music written between 2016 to 2020. 5 of the 7 tracks have never been released.

Tracklist:
00:00 - Overwhelmed by Starlight
10:03 - The Third Option
18:17 - Sentinel
28:09 - A View from Above
38:44 - Session X
52:39 - Soft Space
1:00:33 - Until We Meet Again

Overwhelmed by Starlight
Composed November 2019 for a Free Floating Christmas compilation release. Unfortunately, the compilation was cancelled due to lack of submissions.

The Third Option
The structure for this track was originally composed in 2018 for the collaborative release The Still Guardian with Matt Borghi. It ended up never being used, so I decided to finish it in January 2019 for the Aatma compilation album The Unity.

Sentinel
Composed in the last days of 2018 for Ambient Sleeping Pill 5, a compilation album that has been put on hold for various reasons. The delay allowed for several positive adjustments and additions, and in discussion with Andrew at Stereoscenic Records, it was revealed this track didn't sit well with the other submissions. I was happy to provide another track to better fit the mood he was looking for.

A View from Above
Composed June 2018 for my first Loneward release, Protection. This was meant to be the last track of the album, but didn't have a feeling of finality that was required.

Session X
Composed September 2020 for Altus - Sleep Theory Volume 4, which will be released in 2021. This was to be the last track, Session 12, and a way to cap the series as a whole. While it had the finality I wanted, it also felt a bit too sombre in places. I also wanted it to last longer than the other tracks, aiming for around 25 minutes, however the structure of the composition didn't lend itself to that length. It would’ve certainly overstayed its welcome had I attempted to extend it beyond the existing 14-minute runtime.

Soft Space
Composed April 2019 for Loneward - Home. This initial attempt at the track Sacred Space was too sedate for what I wanted to express. I was aiming for something more profound, and this felt more like a fluffy blanket, hence naming this track Soft Space.

Until We Meet Again
Composed June 2016 for Free Floating’s final release Reflection. Although the Free Floating label did resurface a few years later to release a few albums, it has now been retired for good at the end of 2020.
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What a great Christmas gift from Mike Carss!

ColonelStraker
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In the first 30 seconds I did think it was a new Green's version. I really love this classicals pads, it remind me when I knew your work for first time in 2015 from Ambient Sleeping Pill Station.

GiveUpSebastian
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The first peace of these singles reminds me a lot of the atmosphere of the Album Komorebi in 2016. Adorable!

fadiabudeeb
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Once more, sharing your brilliant creativity with the world by the incredible beauty of your audio soundscapes. It's so good to allow the mind to travel, isn't it? With your music how can we not? It's good that you're still here. Namaste' CM

thenewcaptainmarigoldchann
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Excellent, I was hoping to see something posted by you Altus before the end of this accursed year... I was not disappointed.

MesoTroniK
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Love it Mike, another great series of compositions. I can't wait to work these into my meditations!

ideacastilluminate
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So relaxing, and in the same time it's perfect for programming. Thank you for making it.

nicoloasjosse
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Thanks Mike for another great album. Fascinating Ambient music and very intelligent composed. Listen to this very often.

PawelP
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Thanks for this. Been following your music for quite some time now. Very happy to listen to new Material. Bless

dragunu
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A new gem to give hope for 2021. I wish you a happy new year.

cmman
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Reminds me of the country side. A place of peace.

gabrielaviles
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This is beyond words.
Thank.you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

tadream
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Thank You for all that you do. Truly Wondrous to the whole.

johangnuhp
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I'm number 13 on the like button so it's my lucky day thanks for the music that I'm dreaming of

bobbyjonws
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Absolutely love this! I enjoy your compositions. What software do you use?

ameliajones
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Hello. Is there a Zip file for Trailhead that I can download? I'm all alone and this music gives me a sense of peace. (can afford to use YouTube everyday because of data caps. Thx

John-D.