29 – Sounds Of The Earth

Some things just take their time. And in an accelerated world like ours, this isn’t the worst approach you can take. When I started my little Messy Mix project three years ago, Will Samson was actually the first person I approached for a contribution. But well, then life happened and although it changed quite a bit for the both of us during that time, I’m happy that we’re now getting a full-circle-moment with Mr. Samson in the form of a truly beautiful musical journey that is his very own Messy Mix.

With his “Sounds Of The Earth” set the acclaimed songwriter and ambient composer created something that’s close to his own music – full of textures, exciting little twists and a raw unfiltered spirit that’s been fascinating me about his releases for more than a decade now. “I thought a lot about what theme to focus on for this mix and I kept returning to the idea of organic sounds,” Samson describes the mix: “Whether it is folk, electronic or something else, the music I’m always most drawn to has a warm, earth-like quality.” 

For the songwriter who has resided in Portugal in recent years this approach is not just about using the actual sounds of nature: “From analogue recording to sampling or the simple use of acoustic instruments, there are many ways that these audio characteristics present themselves.” And within this hour you’re getting all of it in a very satisfying way.