This compilation is an ethereal blend of ambient tracks inspired by the mystical allure of gems, minerals, and ancient stones.
01. KapTep (USA) - Red Beryl
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Red beryl, originally known as bixbite, stands out as one of the rarest, most coveted, and priciest gemstones.
02. Christian Alsemgeest (Netherlands) - Turquoise
Mastered by Christian Alsemgeest
Turquoise is an opaque gemstone with a distinctive waxy appearance and a range of blue to blue-green colors.
03. Philippe Deschamps (France) - Birth of a Moonstone
Mastered by Philippe Deschamps
Moonstone, a type of feldspar mineral known as orthoclase, forms with alternating layers of orthoclase and albite. When light passes through these thin layers, it scatters, creating the mesmerizing effect known as adularescence — a billowing play of light across the gem. The track captures the sounds of moonstone processing.
04. Atmøsphäre (Belgium) - Silver Obsidian
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Silver Obsidian is a rare crystal created by small inclusions of water vapor bubbles trapped inside the black volcanic glass.
05. Dionisaf (USA) - Red Coral
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Precious corals are known for their robust, vibrantly colored skeletons — typically red or pink-orange — which are commonly used in jewelry. In Vedic astrology, this gemstone aligns with the energy of Mars, symbolizing strength and power.
06. Adrian Lane (UK) - Peridot
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Peridot is a green gemstone that has various meanings related to compassion, healing, protection, and balance. It is said to bring good health, restful sleep, peace, creativity, and good cheer to those who wear it. It is also the birthstone for August and is often given as a gift for the 16th wedding anniversaries.
07. Paul Beaudoin (Estonia) - Amber
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Amber is formed from resin exuded from tree bark.
08. Le Code (France) - Opal Reflection
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Opal, unlike most other gemstones, doesn’t reflect light; instead, it breaks it. When light enters the gem, it wraps around silica spheres, resulting in a captivating play of spectral colors.
09. Michael D. Tidwell (USA) - Labradorite
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Initially discovered in Labrador, Canada, Labradorite is a calcium-enriched feldspar mineral known for its iridescent effect (schiller).
10. Piscean Daydreams (USA) - Omphalos Stone of Delphi
Mastered by Jermaine Herrera
This track recounts the unsettling nature of the Oracle of Delphi’s prophetic visions, as she inhales hallucinogenic vapors through a ritual implement known as the Omphalos stone.
11. CosmoMoose (UK) - Aquamarine Semblance
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Aquamarine is a pale-blue to light-green variety of the beryl family, with its name relating to water and sea.
According to Ancient Greek mythology, aquamarine was first washed ashore after spilling from the treasure chests of sirens. These mermaid-like creatures were known to seduce and lure sailors to their doom. Despite this, the stone was seen as a sailor’s protection and ticket to safety.
12. .cut (Canada) - Black Orlov Diamond
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
The Black Orlov, also known as the Eye of Brahma Diamond, is a black diamond with a fascinating history. It was allegedly stolen in 19th-century India from a statue of Brahma in Pondicherry. Legend has it that this theft brought a curse upon the diamond.
13. Toni Dimitrov (Macedonia) - Shungite
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Shungite is a rare black stone made of up to 99 percent carbon.
14. Marco Lucchi (Italy) - Opal
Mastered by Marco Lucchi
Opal, a hydrated, amorphous form of silica, derives its name from the Sanskrit word “upala” (उपल), meaning “jewel.” Later, the Greek term “opállios” (ὀπάλλιος) was associated with it. Precious opal exhibits a captivating play of internal colors, and despite being a mineraloid, it possesses an intricate internal structure.
15. Andrew Lozano (USA) - Birthstone
Mastered by Andrew Lozano
A birthstone is a gem that represents a person’s birth period, typically corresponding to their birth month or zodiac sign.
16. Soloi Sounds (Japan) - Strata
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Strata is a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground.
17. Tsarewitch (Moldova) - Yada Tash
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Almost every Turkic people mentions the magic stone Yada, with the help of which special people — the Yadachi — could control the weather. It looks like this is a Turkic version of the European bezoar - only much more ancient.
Here is what the Orthodox missionary Verbitsky writes: “yada-tash comes across very rarely in such cliffs, where there is always wind. To get this magic stone, yadaci conjures his whole name and gives his whole belly for it. And therefore he is a poor, childless man and soon widowed. To produce a bucket, the stone is kept in a dry, hot place, or under the shoulder muscle; to produce wind - keep it in the open air; to produce a cold northern wind, for example, to prevent a horse from sweating - tie a stone. to the horse’s mane; To create bad weather, keep the stone in cold water for a day. If the yada-tash weakens in its strength, then the yadachi animates it by inserting it into the open belly of a living bird or animal”.
Cover picture by Dionis Afonichev with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
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