Crystal Dreams http://crystaldreams.podbean.com Ambient and new age music for relaxation Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:12:18 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©Joel Sutton 2003-2009 Music 720 newage,relaxation,meditation,ambient Your monthly podcast of uninterrupted ambient music by Joel Sutton. Ideal for relaxation, meditation, or contemplation. Joel Sutton Joel Sutton joel@crystaldreamsmusic.net No No http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/mf/web/2s5zw4/crystaldreamssmall.jpg Crystal Dreams http://crystaldreams.podbean.com 144 144 Episode #12 - Sleeping http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/09/21/episode-12-sleeping/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/09/21/episode-12-sleeping/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:06:56 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/09/21/episode-12-sleeping/ Today’s track is a strongly inspired by sleep. More accurately the process of going to sleep. For most people there isn’t a specific thing you can do to make yourself go to sleep in an instant. It just comes to you. Often we lay in bed and slowly drift away and, before we know it, we’ve dropped off.

Hopefully this crystal dream will put you on track to having your very own dream or two.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/09/21/episode-12-sleeping/feed/ Today's track is a strongly inspired by sleep. More accurately the process of going to sleep. For most people there isn't a specific thing you ... Today's track is a strongly inspired by sleep. More accurately the process of going to sleep. For most people there isn't a specific thing you can do to make yourself go to sleep in an instant. It just comes to you. Often we lay in bed and slowly drift away and, before we know it, we've dropped off. Hopefully this crystal dream will put you on track to having your very own dream or two. music, Joel Sutton No No 15:00 Episode #11 - Clouds http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/08/01/episode-11-clouds/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/08/01/episode-11-clouds/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:06:01 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/08/01/episode-11-clouds/ Clouds are something we have plenty of here in Canberra (Australia) despite the bitter cold. Often I find myself sitting in the morning sunshine watching the clouds fly buy in the faster winds. Some days I’m lucky and there’s a slow breeze which lets me relax a bit more. The different shades of blue and gray, the endless variations in shape, and the constant flowing of both seems to have kept mankind captivated for centuries.

This week I wanted to take you on an approximate journey of the clouds from the studio window. If you’ve got any clouds handy then be sure the break them out when listening but even something as simple as watching a candle flame with do the job with this Crystal Dream. Sit comfortably and take a short break from the choas of the outside world.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/08/01/episode-11-clouds/feed/ Clouds are something we have plenty of here in Canberra (Australia) despite the bitter cold. Often I find myself sitting in the morning sunshine watching ... Clouds are something we have plenty of here in Canberra (Australia) despite the bitter cold. Often I find myself sitting in the morning sunshine watching the clouds fly buy in the faster winds. Some days I'm lucky and there's a slow breeze which lets me relax a bit more. The different shades of blue and gray, the endless variations in shape, and the constant flowing of both seems to have kept mankind captivated for centuries. This week I wanted to take you on an approximate journey of the clouds from the studio window. If you've got any clouds handy then be sure the break them out when listening but even something as simple as watching a candle flame with do the job with this Crystal Dream. Sit comfortably and take a short break from the choas of the outside world. music, Joel Sutton No No 15:16 Episode #10 - The Journey http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/07/17/episode-10-the-journey/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/07/17/episode-10-the-journey/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:32:39 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/07/17/episode-10-the-journey/ Today’s Crystal Dream stems from a story idea I had about returning home after a perilous sea voyage. After the difficulty and turbulence of the treacherous journey it is time to head home. The battle scars run deep and may be around for a while but time, sunshine, and home can heal many wounds.

Put the kettle on, pour yourself a fresh cup, and kick back with this more melancholy episode of the podcast.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/07/17/episode-10-the-journey/feed/ Today's Crystal Dream stems from a story idea I had about returning home after a perilous sea voyage. After the difficulty and turbulence of the ... Today's Crystal Dream stems from a story idea I had about returning home after a perilous sea voyage. After the difficulty and turbulence of the treacherous journey it is time to head home. The battle scars run deep and may be around for a while but time, sunshine, and home can heal many wounds. Put the kettle on, pour yourself a fresh cup, and kick back with this more melancholy episode of the podcast. music, Joel Sutton No No 11:43 Episode #9 - Song of the Forest http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/06/03/episode-9-song-of-the-forest/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/06/03/episode-9-song-of-the-forest/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:37:57 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/06/03/episode-9-song-of-the-forest/ Forests are such interesting places. They’re so noisy and yet so peaceful. Full of so much action and yet so serene. For me they’re such a collection of contradictions. Trees in particular fascinate me. They’re quite clearly alive and yet we use them as if they were just another item on the shelf. Often not giving a moments thought to how important they are to our planet. I feel very lucky to have them helping us to breathe.

With visions of the trees in mind I’ve put together another relaxing episode for you. Time to give that relaxing chair a work out with the lights dimmed and a fresh cup of your favorite mixture.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/06/03/episode-9-song-of-the-forest/feed/ Forests are such interesting places. They're so noisy and yet so peaceful. Full of so much action and yet so serene. For me they're such ... Forests are such interesting places. They're so noisy and yet so peaceful. Full of so much action and yet so serene. For me they're such a collection of contradictions. Trees in particular fascinate me. They're quite clearly alive and yet we use them as if they were just another item on the shelf. Often not giving a moments thought to how important they are to our planet. I feel very lucky to have them helping us to breathe. With visions of the trees in mind I've put together another relaxing episode for you. Time to give that relaxing chair a work out with the lights dimmed and a fresh cup of your favorite mixture. music, Joel Sutton No No 12:10 Episode #8 - The Forgotten Land http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/29/episode-8-the-forgotten-land/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/29/episode-8-the-forgotten-land/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 13:30:42 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/29/episode-8-the-forgotten-land/ This week I’d like to take you off on a little tangent from some of the other ultra-happy episodes I’ve presented recently. Here I have a musical sketch of “The Forgotten Land”. It’s not any land in particular but maybe you’ll may find hints of Middle Earth or Narnia - both of which inspired me when I was younger. Perhaps it’s a combination of both with others thrown in for good measure. Sometimes it’s not always clear where our dreams come from.

Either way I hope you can find time to sit back and relax with this piece. Perhaps even drift off into a little crystal dream of your own.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/29/episode-8-the-forgotten-land/feed/ This week I'd like to take you off on a little tangent from some of the other ultra-happy episodes I've presented recently. Here I have ... This week I'd like to take you off on a little tangent from some of the other ultra-happy episodes I've presented recently. Here I have a musical sketch of "The Forgotten Land". It's not any land in particular but maybe you'll may find hints of Middle Earth or Narnia - both of which inspired me when I was younger. Perhaps it's a combination of both with others thrown in for good measure. Sometimes it's not always clear where our dreams come from. Either way I hope you can find time to sit back and relax with this piece. Perhaps even drift off into a little crystal dream of your own. music, Joel Sutton No No 15:00 Episode #7 - Drifting http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/20/episode-7-drifting/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/20/episode-7-drifting/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 10:43:33 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/20/episode-7-drifting/ It’s been a difficult and turbulent week here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that’s ok. The bad times help us to appreciate the good times right? Perhaps that’s easier said than done and sometimes we just want to sail off to a far distant land leaving our troubles miles behind us.

Unfortunately it’s not quite as easy as that for some of us so maybe a short “sonic trip” can be the next best thing. Dim the lights, sit back in your favourite chair, and join me for a voyage of the mind as we drift slowly towards that peaceful land we desire most.

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/20/episode-7-drifting/feed/ It's been a difficult and turbulent week here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that's ok. The bad times help us to appreciate the good ... It's been a difficult and turbulent week here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that's ok. The bad times help us to appreciate the good times right? Perhaps that's easier said than done and sometimes we just want to sail off to a far distant land leaving our troubles miles behind us. Unfortunately it's not quite as easy as that for some of us so maybe a short "sonic trip" can be the next best thing. Dim the lights, sit back in your favourite chair, and join me for a voyage of the mind as we drift slowly towards that peaceful land we desire most. music, Joel Sutton No No 15:34 Episode #6 - Mists of Time http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/13/episode-6-mists-of-time/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/13/episode-6-mists-of-time/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 06:13:19 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/13/episode-6-mists-of-time/ Let me take you back. Way way back through the ancient mists of time when the world was very different to what it is today. Things were often much different to how we remember them but we’ve gone so far back that it’s before memory (human) began.

Stop here for a moment and catch your breath. Imagine your breath flowing in and out for a moment or two. Then sit back in your favourite chair and relax. Let your mind wonder to a peacefull place. You deserve a quick break :)

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/13/episode-6-mists-of-time/feed/ Let me take you back. Way way back through the ancient mists of time when the world was very different to what it is today. ... Let me take you back. Way way back through the ancient mists of time when the world was very different to what it is today. Things were often much different to how we remember them but we've gone so far back that it's before memory (human) began. Stop here for a moment and catch your breath. Imagine your breath flowing in and out for a moment or two. Then sit back in your favourite chair and relax. Let your mind wonder to a peacefull place. You deserve a quick break :) music, Joel Sutton No No 14:52 Episode #5 - Moon Rise http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/05/episode-5-moon-rise/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/05/episode-5-moon-rise/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 02:06:53 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/05/episode-5-moon-rise/ Today’s relaxing improvisation has the basic theme of the moon. In particular the moon rising up into the sky of an evening. So if you’re listening at night then I definitely recommend you keep the moon handy. Perhaps light a candle or two and (most importantly) just sit back and relax. Let the music take your mind on it’s chosen journey and escape the troubles of “every day life”. Even if it’s only for 15 minutes ;)

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/05/05/episode-5-moon-rise/feed/ Today's relaxing improvisation has the basic theme of the moon. In particular the moon rising up into the sky of an evening. So if you're ... Today's relaxing improvisation has the basic theme of the moon. In particular the moon rising up into the sky of an evening. So if you're listening at night then I definitely recommend you keep the moon handy. Perhaps light a candle or two and (most importantly) just sit back and relax. Let the music take your mind on it's chosen journey and escape the troubles of "every day life". Even if it's only for 15 minutes ;) music, Joel Sutton No No 15:22 Episode #4 - Twilight http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/27/episode-4-twilight/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/27/episode-4-twilight/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:27:29 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/27/episode-4/ Wow! Four episodes in and we’re still going strong!!! Thank you to everyone for listening and an especially big thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to continue. Of course I’d love to hear from everyone listening so if I’ve got a moment please do drop me a line. If Facebook is more your thing then you can also find my official page here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joel-Sutton/49084847205.
This episode I’ve gone back to some more traditional instrument sounds which typically get used in the New Age genre of music. As I work more and more on my new album I find my mind returning to these instruments which, originally, inspired me to explore this ambient/relaxation style. Regardless of labels I’m hoping that this week’s podcast will give you a short breather from the hustle and bustle of these busy lives we lead. Perhaps you’re kicking back in your favourite chair with the lights dimmed, or maybe you’ve just got this track playing in the background while you read a book. Whatever your listening situation I hope you enjoy it.
Take care and be well & happy.
:)
]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/27/episode-4-twilight/feed/ Wow! Four episodes in and we're still going strong!!! Thank you to everyone for listening and an especially big thank you to everyone who has encouraged me ... Wow! Four episodes in and we're still going strong!!! Thank you to everyone for listening and an especially big thank you to everyone who has encouraged me to continue. Of course I'd love to hear from everyone listening so if I've got a moment please do drop me a line. If Facebook is more your thing then you can also find my official page here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joel-Sutton/49084847205. This episode I've gone back to some more traditional instrument sounds which typically get used in the New Age genre of music. As I work more and more on my new album I find my mind returning to these instruments which, originally, inspired me to explore this ambient/relaxation style. Regardless of labels I'm hoping that this week's podcast will give you a short breather from the hustle and bustle of these busy lives we lead. Perhaps you're kicking back in your favourite chair with the lights dimmed, or maybe you've just got this track playing in the background while you read a book. Whatever your listening situation I hope you enjoy it. Take care and be well 8 happy. :) chillout, relaxation, meditation, ambient, new age, Joel Sutton No No 16:44 Episode #3 - Floating http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/19/episode-3-floating/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/19/episode-3-floating/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 11:39:00 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/19/episode-3/ It’s been a busy weekend here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that hasn’t stopped the music production wheels from turning. This week I’ve got something even more relaxing than last time. I’ve put more emphasis on the music rather than the ambient sounds so I suspect that a lot of you will be able to drift off, into dream land, just that little bit easier. I hope you enjoy it.
Also I’d like to let everyone know that the Crystal Dreams Podcast now has a presence on MySpace so if you’re a MySpace user please visit http://www.myspace.com/crystaldreamspodcast and send a friend request. I’d love to have you on board.
Take care and be well & happy.
:)
]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/19/episode-3-floating/feed/ It's been a busy weekend here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that hasn't stopped the music production wheels from turning. This week I've got ... It's been a busy weekend here at the Crystal Dreams HQ but that hasn't stopped the music production wheels from turning. This week I've got something even more relaxing than last time. I've put more emphasis on the music rather than the ambient sounds so I suspect that a lot of you will be able to drift off, into dream land, just that little bit easier. I hope you enjoy it. Also I'd like to let everyone know that the Crystal Dreams Podcast now has a presence on MySpace so if you're a MySpace user please visit http://www.myspace.com/crystaldreamspodcast and send a friend request. I'd love to have you on board. Take care and be well 8 happy. :) music ambient relaxation, Joel Sutton No No 15:12 Episode #2 http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/13/episode-2/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/13/episode-2/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:28:14 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/13/episode-2/ This week I’ve got another relaxing podcast for you so clear off your favorite chair, put the kettle on, and get ready to dim the lights cause it’s ready to download. Some technical problems with the podcast hosting have prevented me getting this to you earlier so I’m looking at alternatives to ensure the episodes keep flowing. My apologies if I’ve kept you waiting.

Meditators may find this episode particularly useful for practicing present moment awareness as the soundscapes are quiet active. Always remember that there is no such thing as a bad meditation.

Thanks to everyone for all the comments on Episode #1. It’s great to hear from you. I hope you all enjoy this episode just as much. Take care and be well & happy.

:)

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/13/episode-2/feed/ This week I've got another relaxing podcast for you so clear off your favorite chair, put the kettle on, and get ready to dim the ... This week I've got another relaxing podcast for you so clear off your favorite chair, put the kettle on, and get ready to dim the lights cause it's ready to download. Some technical problems with the podcast hosting have prevented me getting this to you earlier so I'm looking at alternatives to ensure the episodes keep flowing. My apologies if I've kept you waiting. Meditators may find this episode particularly useful for practicing present moment awareness as the soundscapes are quiet active. Always remember that there is no such thing as a bad meditation. Thanks to everyone for all the comments on Episode #1. It's great to hear from you. I hope you all enjoy this episode just as much. Take care and be well 8 happy. :) music, Joel Sutton No No 15:52 Episode #1 http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/03/episode-1/ http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/03/episode-1/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:37:00 +0000 crystaldreams music http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/03/episode-1/ Welcome to the very first edition of the Crystal Dreams Podcast! It’s early days here but hopefully things will improve as we go along. So grab a fresh cup of tea, sit back in your favourite chair, and let your imagination wonder.

Enjoy :)

]]> http://crystaldreams.podbean.com/2009/04/03/episode-1/feed/ Welcome to the very first edition of the Crystal Dreams Podcast! It's early days here but hopefully things will improve as we go along. So ... Welcome to the very first edition of the Crystal Dreams Podcast! It's early days here but hopefully things will improve as we go along. So grab a fresh cup of tea, sit back in your favourite chair, and let your imagination wonder. Enjoy :) music, Joel Sutton No No 18:00