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Ascendant p1

The reading of the members of ambient group Ascendant, Don Tyler and Chris Bryant, has a large influence on their music. There are a lot of reading tips in this interview, from science fiction novels to esoteric and zen philosophy, to anthropology and to Beat generation writers. Their ambient soundscapes and other electronic music on albums like Meridian and Particle Horizon are written to themes or ideas, and take the listener on a journey of discovery.They also founded Synphaera, a record label which releases some of the best ambient music available today.

Ascendant p2

Chris Bryant and Don Tyler talk about writing music to a theme or concept...

Ascendant p3

Don Tyler and Chris Bryant from Ascendant recommend some favorite books...

Ascendant p4

Chris Bryant and Don Tyler talk about influences on their music, and describe how they met and formed Ascendant...

Ascendant p5

Ascendant musicians Chris Bryant (also a music producer) and Don Tyler (a mastering engineer) talk about the Ambient Music Conference, and finding and developing new ambient artists for their label Synphaera Records...

Ascendant p6

Ascendant members Don Tyler and Chris Bryant mention some of their favorite ambient albums, and talk about the Exosphere, the new imprint for their label Synphaera Records.