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Introduction of Psychill Music
Psychill music is a genre of electronic music that is characterized by its use of atmospheric and psychedelic elements. It is often described as a blend of electronic, ambient, and downtempo music, and often features elements of world music and ethnic instrumentation. Psychill music is known for its slow, hypnotic rhythms, ethereal soundscapes, and use of sound design and effects to create a sense of atmosphere and space. It is often associated with meditation and relaxation, and is popular among fans of electronic music, ambient music, and world music.
Recent Psychill Interviews
Daytuner (Moai System) Interview on Nagamag.com
Daytuner (Moai System)
Interview
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Daytuner (Moai System):
Ambient, Downtempo, Psydub, Chillout, Cinematics
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Daytuner (Moai System):
As a music producer, from classical background (15 years of violin and music school) to electronic music for more than 30 years, I feel so grateful because that gave me great opportunities to meet, learn and work with amazing artists from all around the world. I recently decided to get FULLY involved in the music industry and my band (Moai System) already released several Eps and singles with different indie labels including Nutek Chill since December 2017. I'm also the manager of a webradio (Pranamusic Radio) specialized in promoting electronic music for 2 years.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Daytuner (Moai System):
I was 6 years old, and I was watching a concert of Yehudi Menuhin playing a concerto of Brahms for violin. The sound mesmerized me totally, and from this moment I knew my fate was emotionnaly linked to music.
Nagamag:
What attracts you in the electronic music production ?
Daytuner (Moai System):
The alchemy of sound and composition. Pushing the frontiers of imagination, while working with evocative sounds and mixing harmonies.
Nagamag:
Philosophical question : According to your experience, what is the "essence" of creativity in music terms ?
Daytuner (Moai System):
Difficult question, but I would say that a music composer and an artist in general has this skill (gift) which makes him/her able to receive (consciously or not) these higher vibes and to interpret or translate them with emotions linked to his/her personal history in that world.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Daytuner (Moai System):
Club Des Belugas "Save A Little Love For Me"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Daytuner (Moai System):
Hinkstep "I Guess My Heart Got Carried Away"
Psychill Featured Releases
EDD-989 – Through The Nebula (Spotify)
“Taken from Russian producer ED-989's concept album "Journey To The Core Of the Galaxy", "Through The Nebula" is a stand out track, blissful atmospherics give way to an insistent groove, to make you feel like you're on this space journey. Highly recommended.”
-Nagamag.com
EDD-989 is an alias for Eduard Korkin, a composer of electronic music from Saint-Petersburg. He produces mixes in a range of musical styles such as psychill, IDM, techno, ambient. Vibrant synthscapes by EDD-989 are imbued with deep bass grooves and fascinating ethnic instrumentations.
I Awake – Exoticas – I Awake Remix (Spotify)
“A hypnotic psychill journey which steps into ritual dub grooves, tickles you with mid range synth bliss and layered with lush reverbs and harmonies of spiritual mysteries. ”
-Nagamag.com
Exoticas is the lead single of I Awake & Less new album "Tabula Rasa". An album grown from a collaborative idea of making two versions using the same stems, I Awake providing the downtempo/neo-ambient flavour, and Less the upbeat club-tracks. This downtempo soundscape journey is the perfect soundtrack for the well tuned ear, a blend between synthesizers and foley all written, produced and mixed for a horizontal experience.
Random Psychill discoveries
Here you will find some random Psychill posts that have been published in past.
Latest Psychill discoveries
Eguana – Cosmos Episode 1 (Bandcamp)
Discover Eguana and listen to Cosmos Episode 1, on Nagamag Music Magazine #Ambient #Psybient #SpaceAmbient #Drone #Eguana #nagamag #music #magazine #blog #indie
Simon Posford – Flux & Contemplation – Portrait of an Artist in Isolation (Bandcamp)
Simon Posford – Flux & Contemplation – Portrait of an Artist in Isolation
(Bandcamp)
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Some Psychill subgenres
There are a number of subgenres within the broad category of psychill music, each with its own distinctive sound and character. Some of the more well-known subgenres include:
Ambient psytrance: This subgenre combines elements of ambient music and psytrance, and is characterized by its slow, atmospheric rhythms and ethereal soundscapes.
Dub psytrance: This subgenre combines elements of dub music and psytrance, and is characterized by its use of delay and echo effects, as well as a focus on deep, bass-heavy rhythms.
Goa trance: This subgenre originated in the Goa region of India and is characterized by its fast, energetic rhythms and use of synthesizers and electronic effects.
Psybient: This subgenre combines elements of ambient and psytrance music, and is characterized by its use of atmospheric soundscapes and slow, hypnotic rhythms.
Psydub: This subgenre combines elements of dub and psytrance, and is characterized by its use of delay and echo effects, as well as a focus on deep, bass-heavy rhythms.
Psybreaks: This subgenre combines elements of psytrance and breakbeat music, and is characterized by its use of fast, rhythmic breaks and electronic effects.
Psychedelia: This subgenre is inspired by the psychedelic movement of the 1960s and is characterized by its use of unconventional sounds and effects, as well as its trippy, otherworldly atmosphere.
Psychill: This subgenre is characterized by its use of atmospheric and psychedelic elements, and often features slow, hypnotic rhythms and ethereal soundscapes.
Psydubstep: This subgenre combines elements of psytrance and dubstep, and is characterized by its use of deep, bass-heavy rhythms and electronic effects.
Psybreaks: This subgenre combines elements of psytrance and breakbeat music, and is characterized by its use of fast, rhythmic breaks and electronic effects.
Dark psytrance: This subgenre is characterized by its use of darker, more aggressive sounds and rhythms, and often incorporates elements of industrial and techno music.
Forest psytrance: This subgenre is inspired by nature and the outdoors, and often features organic instrumentation and naturalistic soundscapes.
Full-on psytrance: This subgenre is characterized by its fast, energetic rhythms and use of synthesizers and electronic effects.
Suomisaundi: This subgenre originated in Finland and is characterized by its use of unconventional sounds and experimental production techniques.
Techtrance: This subgenre combines elements of techno and psytrance, and is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and futuristic sound design.
These are just a few more examples of the many subgenres within Psychill music. There are many other subgenres as well, each with its own unique characteristics and influences.
The most used instruments in Psychill Music
In psychill music, electronic instruments and production techniques are often used to create the atmospheric and psychedelic soundscapes that are characteristic of the genre. Some of the most common electronic instruments and production techniques used in psychill music include:
Synthesizers: Synthesizers are electronic instruments that generate sounds using oscillators, filters, and other sound-modulating circuits. They are often used to create a wide range of sounds, including pads, leads, basslines, and effects.
Samplers: Samplers are electronic instruments that allow users to record and manipulate audio samples, which can be played back using a keyboard or other controller. Samplers are often used to create beats, rhythms, and sound effects.
Sequencers: Sequencers are electronic tools that allow users to record and edit musical patterns and sequences. They are often used to create complex, evolving musical structures and arrangements.
Digital audio workstations (DAWs): DAWs are computer software programs that allow users to record, edit, and produce music using a variety of virtual instruments and audio processing tools. DAWs are an essential part of modern music production, and are often used to create psychill music.
Vocals: Vocals can be used in psychill music, although they are not always a prominent feature of the genre. Some psychill tracks may feature vocals as the main focus of the music, while in other cases, vocals may be used more sparingly as an additional element within the music.
When vocals are used in psychill music, they can take a variety of forms, including singing, spoken word, or chanting. The lyrics of psychill tracks may be abstract or metaphorical, or they may be more literal and narrative in nature. In some cases, vocals in psychill music may be treated as another instrument, with the use of pitch shifting, effects processing, and other production techniques to create unique and otherworldly sounds.
Overall, the use of vocals in psychill music is a matter of artistic choice and can vary widely from one track to the next. Some psychill tracks may feature prominent vocals, while others may use vocals sparingly or not at all.
In addition to electronic instruments and production techniques, some psychill music may also incorporate live instruments, such as percussion, strings, or wind instruments. These instruments are often used to add an organic, human element to the music, and can be played live or incorporated into the music using recording and production techniques.