Rudy Adrian - Southern Isles Sketchbook (2026)

#ambient #drone #field_recordings Tracklist: 1.Southern Isles 00:00 2.Tropical Beach 03:43 3.Sheltered Harbour 06:18 4.The Silver Talisman 10:29 5.Foggy Day 15:28 6.Drifting Skies 19:00 7.It is Written in the Stars 22:36 8.Hilltop Walk 27:53 9.Portobello 31:13 10.Moorlands V (improvised sketch) 37:12 11.Moonlight (improvised sketch) 40:49 12.Memories of Orion (improvised sketch) 43:15 13.Ancient Stones (improvised sketch) 47:04 14.Ripples (improvised sketch) 48:47 15.Woestijn (improvised sketch) 52:14 16.The Silver Apple, I (improvised sketch) 55:18 17.The Silver Apple, II (improvised sketch) 58:35 18.Moonbeams (improvised sketch) 01:02:34 19.Fields of Lavender (improvised sketch) 01:06:05 20.Southern Isles (improvised sketch) 01:07:33 ● http://rudyadrian.magix.net ● https://rudy-adrian.bandcamp.com ●   / rudyadrian   ● https://www.discogs.com/artist/13452 ● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Ad... New Zealand ambient composer Rudy Adrian celebrates his 13th Spotted Peccary release with Southern Isles Sketchbook, a richly atmospheric album that captures both the immediacy of inspiration and the depth of refined sound design. Inspired by the remote beauty of the South Pacific, the record draws listeners into a world of drifting textures, quiet detail, and immersive sonic environments. Spanning over 70 minutes, the album offers a distinctive balance between spontaneous creation and studio craftsmanship. Half of the record consists of live, late-night improvisations—captured in the moment and preserved for their raw, unrepeatable character—while the other half presents carefully constructed compositions shaped through Adrian’s long-established process. “Sometimes the first version of an idea carries a kind of magic that can’t be recreated,” Adrian reflects. “With this album, I chose to trust those moments.” Created using Yamaha SY77 and Montage synthesizers, sequenced on an Apple Macintosh Plus, Southern Isles Sketchbook continues Adrian’s signature approach while subtly exploring new sonic territory. The album also marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with Norwegian landscape and wildlife photographer Lars Nyquist, whose evocative imagery complements the music’s sense of space and stillness, and thoroughly aligns with Adrian’s contribution to the ambient genre. released October 23, 2026 All music written, recorded and mixed between 2022 and 2026 by Rudy Adrian, with the exception of Tropical Beach, which is an out-take from 2003. Mastered by Howard Givens at Spotted Peccary Studios NW, Portland OR. Design by Daniel Pipitone at Spotted Peccary Studios NE, Ligonier, PA. Rudy Adrian welcomes contact from listeners via rudyadrian@hotmail.com. spottedpeccary.com/rudyadrian Cover and inset photos by Lars Nyquist Artist photo by Barbara Stone 2026 #NewZealand #electroacoustic #experimental #meditation #minimal #relaxation #sleepmusic #spacemusic #synth #atmospheric​ #soundscapes​ #electronic #FLAC #lossless