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Ambient Soundbath Podcast

152 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratings

The Ambient Soundbath Podcast was designed to give listeners a space for thinking and being. Whether listening with headphones or in the open air, the Ambient Soundbath Podcast aims to create a relaxing listening experience for meditation and sleep. The Ambient Soundbath Podcast features the music of a variety of artists and is produced and distributed by Matt Borghi.

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Episodes

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #123 – Exclusive Ambient Soundbath Mix by Nimanty

December 15, 2023 15:47 - 193 MB

I’ve enjoyed the work of Nimanty for some time and it’s with great enthusiasm that I present this exclusive mix created just for Ambient Soundbath listeners. Enjoy! Tracks mixed from two albums: ‘The StarNight Process’ and ‘Time Space Light’ Artist: Nimanty ( www.nimanty.com ) Label & release Venonza Records. Digital copies only Distributor: AWAL /…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #123 – Exclusive Ambient Soundbath Mix by Nimanty

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #122 – Allister Thomspon’s Autumnal

November 30, 2023 21:31 - 176 MB

It’s always my pleasure to feature the work Allister Thompson. Through the years, Allister has become a friend, collaborator and kindred spirit. I was tickled when he released Autumnal,” his first long-form ambient piece. In order to bulk up the program, I added the wonderful track “After Us” from last year’s Primordia. This is a…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #122 – Allister Thomspon’s Autumnal

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #122 – Allister Thompson’s Autumnal

November 30, 2023 21:31 - 176 MB

It’s always my pleasure to feature the work Allister Thompson. Through the years, Allister has become a friend, collaborator and kindred spirit. I was tickled when he released Autumnal,” his first long-form ambient piece. In order to bulk up the program, I added the wonderful track “After Us” from last year’s Primordia. This is a…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #122 – Allister Thompson’s Autumnal

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #121 – Paul Beaudoin’s Shakti

November 16, 2023 19:23 - 353 MB

The inclusion of Paul Beaudoin’s Shakti here on the Soundbath started curiously, when a variety of Paul’s tracks showed up in my inbox. Either from a series of Twitter posts or from a Reddit/Ambient conversation, Paul knew I was looking for longform works and sent me some things. I was instantly smitten with Paul’s beautiful…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #121 – Paul Beaudoin’s Shakti

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #120

October 31, 2023 18:12 - 79.6 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #119 – Feat. Ceramic

September 08, 2023 10:00 - 140 MB

With episode #119, I’m really proud to present the work of Ceramic (aka Daman Hoffman). I enjoy the pure and reflective drones of Daman’s work and therefore profoundly grateful to present them and share them with you; even more exciting is that Daman allowed me to create an extended drone using one of his original…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #119 – Feat. Ceramic

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #118 – Rise

August 14, 2023 14:13 - 122 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast – Bonus Episode – Calming the Inner Storm (Guided Soundbath Meditation®)

April 07, 2023 14:38 - 55.2 MB

This guided Soundbath Meditation, Calming the Inner Storm, was not originally created for the podcast. I created this as a free/pay what you want program for my Bandcamp fans, but I decided that fans of the podcast might like it, as well. If you want the music only, you can get that here, as this…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast – Bonus Episode – Calming the Inner Storm (Guided Soundbath Meditation®)

What is Soundbath Meditation®?

March 28, 2023 19:12 - 10.4 MB

The Ambient Soundbath, Sound Meditation and what is Soundbath Meditation®?  The Ambient Soundbath has its roots in the practice of sound meditation. Sound meditation was something that I began exploring as an undergrad at Goddard College in Vermont some 25 years ago. With a combined goal of having a deeper music listening experience and pursuing…Read more What is Soundbath Meditation®?

Podcast Outage and Update

March 01, 2023 13:40 - 7.76 MB

Hey Friends and Soundbathers, Tomorrow, March 1, we begin monthly episodes of the Ambient Soundbath Podcast… And -dot-dot-dot… We almost didn’t make it. Some of you noticed that our audio feeds were down for a couple days; thank you to those who reached out to me to let me know. Basically, we have/had a problem…Read more Podcast Outage and Update

Episode Frequency Update and Thank You!

February 22, 2023 14:07 - 4.15 MB

Hello Friends and Sound bathers – First off thank you for the comments and emails regarding the frequency of new episodes. Far and away, monthly episodes were give a thumb’s up by you. So, with that said, I’ll be posting episodes monthly, on the first day of every month. Next New Episode Coming on March…Read more Episode Frequency Update and Thank You!

Listener Feedback Requested

February 09, 2023 12:59 - 984 KB

I’m looking for feedback from you, the listeners and ambient soundbathers… A few years ago I did a survey around how often you’d like new episodes of the Ambient Soundbath podcast. At that time, it was an even split between bi-weekly and monthly with a few folks wanting weekly. I opted to do things bi-weekly…Read more Listener Feedback Requested

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #113 – Insight Dreams

February 03, 2023 11:00 - 151 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #112 – Desert Sunscapes

January 20, 2023 11:00 - 82.4 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #111 – Begin, again

January 06, 2023 11:00 - 124 MB

End of 2022 Service Announcement

December 22, 2022 15:24 - 7.45 MB

SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – Audio Only

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #109 – Featuring theAdelaidean: In the Key of Sleep

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 140 MB

I’ve been enjoying the work of theAdelaidean for some time, but when his record focused on sleep, with a longform track, from Projekt Records came across my desk, I knew I had to feature it on the Ambient Soundbath Podcast for all of you to enjoy.  One thing that I really love about the mix…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #109 – Featuring theAdelaidean: In the Key of Sleep

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #108 – A longform ambient journey dreaming in light

November 15, 2022 11:00 - 93.3 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #108 is a longform ambient journey dreaming in light. You can purchase this track here.

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #107 – The Inner Outer World of 58918012

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 78 MB

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #107 features the work of 58918012 with tracks taken from several of his recordings, including: Escape – Away Pressure – Lost Album Skies – Milestone Comfort – Away Rest (no p) – Lost Album Burial – Milestone  From the artist: “First of all, I’d like to remind people around the world that…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #107 – The Inner Outer World of 58918012

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #106 – The Mirror of Introspection

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 87.6 MB

As Louise Hay writes in her book Mirror Work: The mirror reflects back to you the feelings you have about yourself. It makes you immediately aware of where you are resisting and where you are open and flowing. It clearly shows you what thoughts you will need to change if you want to have a joyous,…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #106 – The Mirror of Introspection

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #105 – The Gateless Gate

October 04, 2022 10:00 - 79 MB

The Gateless Gate is a pseudonym of Allister Thompson. Allister and I met on Twitter; a seemingly precarious beginning, but one that’s been fruitful and productive. We’ve worked on a variety of things together, most recently a collection of songs and soundscapes called Lord Introvert, please check it out here. Allister and I are both…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #105 – The Gateless Gate

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #104 – Just F*cking Relax – Season 1 Highlights

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 140 MB

This episode, Ambient Soundbath Podcast #104, is a, nearly 2-hour sonic journey, featuring highlights from Just F*cking Relax, Season 1. There’s more information on that longform series below. “Just F*cking Relax” – Somebody said this to me recently and it kind of hit me like a Buddhist Koan, which is a paradoxical anecdote or riddle,…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #104 – Just F*cking Relax – Season 1 Highlights

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #103 – Time and Timelessness

February 04, 2022 11:00 - 88.3 MB

“The richness of a moment comes when it’s both full and empty at the same time. The truth is, we live simultaneously in time and timelessness.” — Ram Dass

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #102 – To Be Alive

January 21, 2022 11:00 - 91 MB

“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Watts

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #101 – The Giving Expanse

December 03, 2021 11:00 - 91 MB

The gift lies not in the receiving, but in the open embrace of kinship and connection.

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #100 – Cahokia Sunrise

October 30, 2021 10:00 - 101 MB

Ritual dance. Solstice. Kaleidoscope of life Oranges and yellows of rebirth and renewal.

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #99 – The Rising Wind

October 24, 2021 01:01 - 83.2 MB

The rising wind scatters remnants of memories; forward to the breaking crest.

Listener Survey Results and Thank You!

April 21, 2021 17:28 - 4.75 MB

First off, thank you to everybody who took the survey. Understanding your preferences as a listener is very important to me. There was a tie between respondents where the frequency of new programs was concerned: 45% of the respondents wanted new programs bi-weekly. 45% of the respondents wanted new programs monthly. 5% of the respondents…Read more Listener Survey Results and Thank You!

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #98 – Aerochord

April 16, 2021 10:00 - 85.8 MB

Deep meaning, floating towards fulfillment revealed. This program exclusively features the work of Lauge (aka Henrik Laugesen) and the recording Latitudes. The work of Lauge is a new find for me and the work is some of the best, freshest ambient and drone music that I’ve heard in a while. Lauge also curates a great…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #98 – Aerochord

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #97 – MindSpace

March 05, 2021 11:00 - 91.1 MB

There’s mindspace, well-layered motion without reversal moving us beyond

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #96 – Things Not Here Anymore

February 19, 2021 11:00 - 90.2 MB

Beginnings unfold Restlessness dreams awake Yearning passes in the folds of time 00:00 – Overwhelmed by Starlight – Altus – @altusmusic_ca 09:30 – The Spiral Heart – Steve Roach – @steve_timeroom 14:20 – Sentinel – Altus – @altusmusic_ca 23:40 – Therapeutic Ambience – cerkit  – @cerkit 26:20 – The Room Where You Dream – Tapes…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #96 – Things Not Here Anymore

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #95 – Still Space Journey

February 12, 2021 11:00 - 84.7 MB

Still space journey the known world’s eye focusing on forever Original music by Matt Borghi – Spotify – Bandcamp

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #94 – Reflection of Self

February 05, 2021 06:00 - 90.8 MB

Our life is a reflection of our self. Let the poetry of meaning wash over the experience of living… Anthene – For the First Time in Years Shape of Things – Alaskan Tapes Sunset form the Ethereal Shore – Lauge Rework – Spacecraft/Lauge An Ode to Fring – Good Weather for an Airstrike Reflection of…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #94 – Reflection of Self

RSS Feed Update – Please Consider Updating RSS Feed – Audio Post

January 31, 2021 00:40 - 4.13 MB

Hello, I’ve updated the RSS feed for the Ambient Soundbath Podcast. Please consider changing it where ever or how ever youyou subscribe to the podcast: https://www.ambientsoundbath.com/feed/podcast If you don’t want to change your feed, no problem, the Feedburner feed isn’t going anywhere, but it’s unreliable, old and doesn’t always comply with podcast services, so I’m hoping…Read more RSS Feed Update – Please Consider Updating RSS Feed – Audio Post

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #93 – Descending Night

December 18, 2020 06:00 - 109 MB

Descending Night – This is a track I created when I was tired, for sleep.

Matt Borghi – Ambient Soundbath on Insight Timer

December 12, 2020 11:00

For folks that use Insight Timer, I’m now posting music there. You can access my profile and the music here. The entire Insight Timer system works on donations and it’s a great tool for meditation, relaxation and stress reduction. I’m considering doing some guided meditations there, along the lines of the group meditations that I…Read more Matt Borghi – Ambient Soundbath on Insight Timer

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #92 – Eye of God in Infrared

December 11, 2020 15:27 - 85.9 MB

This episode of the Ambient Soundbath Podcast is dedicated to the memory of Harold Budd. Harold Budd has been featured many times on this podcast and has played a prominent role in my musical life. I believed that Harold Budd was America’s greatest living composer; and now he has passed on to the next plane.…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #92 – Eye of God in Infrared

Ambient Soundbath – Music for Thinking and Being Playlist on Spotify

November 27, 2020 19:34

For fans of the Ambient Soundbath Podcast, please follow the Ambient Soundbath – Music for Thinking and Being playlist on Spotify. Some of you may recall that this started life as the Restful Drones and Ambient Spaces playlist, but since it was comprised of a lot of Ambient Soundbath music, I decided to make it…Read more Ambient Soundbath – Music for Thinking and Being Playlist on Spotify

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #91 – Alaeddin Guest Mix

September 25, 2020 10:00 - 139 MB

I’m very pleased to announce that Ambient Soundbath Podcast #91 was put together by somebody new to me, who reached out via the website – Alaeddin Hallack – You can learn more about him below. This mix is very nice; Alaeddin really captured the essence of what an Ambient Soundbath is and programmed an excellent…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #91 – Alaeddin Guest Mix

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #90 – It’s About Time

September 07, 2020 10:00 - 82.4 MB

It’s about time… but isn’t it always…  

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #89 – Vanishing Point – Audio Post

June 30, 2020 10:00 - 2.29 MB

This episode of the Ambient Soundbath Podcast, number 89 is special and one that I’m particularly excited about. While I’ve created original music for dozens of Soundbath episodes myself, this is the first time that I’ve pulled in another artist, in this case, it’s my long-time friend and collaborator, Michael Teager. We have a new…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #89 – Vanishing Point – Audio Post

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #89 – Vanishing Point

June 30, 2020 09:59 - 83.9 MB

This episode of the Ambient Soundbath Podcast, number 89 is special and one that I’m particularly excited about. While I’ve created original music for dozens of Soundbath episodes myself, this is the first time that I’ve pulled in another artist, in this case, it’s my long-time friend and collaborator, Michael Teager. We have a new…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #89 – Vanishing Point

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #88 – Midsommer – Audio Post

June 16, 2020 10:01 - 1.2 MB

I haven’t done a multi-artist Ambient Soundbath, that didn’t include my own work, in quite some time…. years, maybe. But with this program, I’ve put together a playlist of some tracks that I’ve been listening to a lot… tracks that I added to the Restful Drones and Ambient Spaces playlist on Spotify. It’s pretty excellent…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #88 – Midsommer – Audio Post

Ambient Soundbath Podcast #88 – Midsommer

June 16, 2020 10:00 - 87.5 MB

I haven’t done a multi-artist Ambient Soundbath, that didn’t include my own work, in quite some time…. years, maybe. But with this program, I’ve put together a playlist of some tracks that I’ve been listening to a lot… tracks that I added to the Restful Drones and Ambient Spaces playlist on Spotify. It’s pretty excellent…Read more Ambient Soundbath Podcast #88 – Midsommer

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