Church of the Last Epoch :: Longform, Relaxing/Meditative Ambient

Available on Bandcamp here: stateazure.ban...
Inspired by two amazing video games - Syndicate (1993) and Syndicate Wars (1996) that I was hooked on back in the day, that had amazing atmosphere and gameplay for the time. This new longform ambient piece is designed for background/sleeping/coding/meditation.
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Gear List:
Modular:
www.modulargri...
Computers:
AMD RYZEN 9 5950X
64GB DDR43600
Asus ProArt X570
Samsung 980Pro 2TB M.2
2021 14inch Apple MacBook Pro
Apple M1 Pro 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD
Synths:
Black Corporation Deckard's Dream bit.ly/3WhsNS4
DSI Prophet 12
Sequential Pro 3 bit.ly/3WfIsBo
Waldorf Iridium Keyboard bit.ly/3TS7SU5
Waldorf Iridium Desktop bit.ly/3FtBDGf
Moog Matriarch bit.ly/3DKkAi4
Moog Subsequent 37 bit.ly/3WbJWN3
Novation Summit bit.ly/3fsSEpo
Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar
Behringer 2600
Elektron Digitakt bit.ly/3gYYdwc
Elektron Octatrack bit.ly/3gVgXNd
Elektron RYTM MkII bit.ly/3zwAUjY
ASM Hydrasynth bit.ly/3NpxhlK
Behringer TD-3 MO
Korg Wavestate bit.ly/3Wf8l4e
Korg Modwave bit.ly/3U9UtGK
Korg Opsix
Prophet 10 bit.ly/3Vnmk6u
Tasty Chips GR-1 bit.ly/3NjAKlG
Dirtywave M8
Effects Pedals:
Soma Cosmos bit.ly/3Dpwuwd
Strymon Big Sky bit.ly/3ffP5mI
Strymon El Capistan bit.ly/3sJ0oXl
Strymon Iridium bit.ly/3WjgFQj
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
TC Electronics DittoX4
Meris Polymoon bit.ly/3Ft4x9H
OTO Machines Boum bit.ly/3UduMou
Eventide H90 bit.ly/3GdIEes
Audio Interface/MIDI:
RME UFX II bit.ly/3SLHutL
Ferrofish Pulse 16 ADAT
MOTU MIDI Express 128 bit.ly/3fsjxK9
Arturia AudioFuse Rev 2 bit.ly/3TNZZPo
Hardware Sequencers:
Oxi Instruments One bit.ly/3SRfOnc
Guitar:
Yamaha Pacifica 012
Monitoring:
Adam A77X
JBL LSR 305
JBL LSR 310 Subwoofer
Headphones:
Audeze LCD-X
Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm bit.ly/3DnKnev
Sennheiser HD 25 bit.ly/3gX4FUF
Nura Nuraphone
Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming
Desk:
StudioDesk Commander V1
Cameras and lenses:
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Sony A6400
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G7
Sirui 35mm Anamorphic Lens
Sigma Art 18-35mm F/1.8
Sigma 16mm F1.4
Panasonic 15mm f1.7 Leica
Synth Stand:
Jasper 4D-120B x2
Microphones:
Samson G-Track Pro
Elgato Wave:1
MIDI Controllers:
Native Instruments S88 mkII bit.ly/3NjpzJP
Intech Studio Grid Controllers (EF44, PBF4)
Monitor (screens):
Philips 273V7QDAB - 27 Inch FHD Monitor
LG 32LS5600 32-inch Widescreen 1080p
Lighting:
Aputure MC RGBWW 4-Light Travel Kit
Nanlite Pavotube 30C dual kit
Falcon Eyes RX-18TD
Elgato Key Light Air
Other:
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 amzn.to/3W6T0Tt
Elgato Cam Link Pro amzn.to/3z8wOOO
Elgato Wave Mic Arm
Elgato Multi Mount L
Nektar NX-P Universal Expression Pedal
YAMAHA sustain pedal FC3A
Nulaxy Adjustable Laptop Stand for Desk
Logitech K380
Amazon Basics Mini Gaming Mouse Pad

[@stateazure]

Please like and subscribe, if you liked the music as it really helps the channel grow and videos get recommended. KZbin has been tough this year for myself and other content creators with views on a steady decline and content not getting pushed/recommended like it used to. Thanks!

[@coalitionofcommoncanadians5651]

I want to know where the thumbnail animation backdrops are from? I looked at your extensive crazy precise list , could not find it ? who did the artwork? where is this community located , same kind of futuristic backdrops as Jedi ambient channel , who was pioneer at Joooooooooooo Tube , who has classic "abandoned Space Station" 1 hour + as my favourite sleep music , although Kudos to you.. are you from wealthy family or just single and good job to buy all the toys ?

[@stateazure]

Artwork is AI generated with MidJourney@@coalitionofcommoncanadians5651

[@mykmartinez]

Would you ever be consider making a small documentary on what some of your cool equipment does, how it works, where the sounds come from etc. Simple, Educational. Also your inspirations, mentors etc. You music is so relaxing and compelling. Thank you for creating it.

[@stateazure]

Thank you! Unfortunately, I'm not a great educational speaker nor am I comfortable or confident in such things, I even avoid interviews unless they are in written form only. I've made a little studio tour with commentary a little while ago, and that's probably as far as I'll go with that. Of course, it's possible to build confidence and become a good speaker with practice, but that would require I start spending considerable time into that, and creating new content, very often with me talking. Not only would those videos take away a lot of time from creating new music, but the quality would be inherently much lower due to the inclusion of me trying to speak well! At least for the first 1-2 years, probably. Some of this info you ask for, I could provide in written form somewhere, but where? I'm sure I've put some things on my Facebook page, but a lot of my subscribers won't use FB, besides posts get buried and hard to find eventually. I'm not sure of a good solution yet, other than a web page, but I don't really like that idea either. Anyway, thanks for your interest!@@mykmartinez

[@mykmartinez]

@@stateazure totally understand as an artist myself. I prefer to focus on the art. Also oddly I really enjoy the enigma of the lighting, ambience, machinery alone or with shadowy hands. Part of me is sorry I asked but the other part of me is so curious. Anyways I appreciate your like minded response. And really appreciate the incredible music and work you put into it. Thank you so much for making my world a better place.

[@greggr1591]

It's a foggy, rainy night, the lights are off, the headlights of an occasional car creeps by, and this stream filters out everything else. Beautiful.

[@connycontainer9459]

It's Syndicate, so it'll be a drive-by.

[@maxxkarma]

I miss the lights of cars lighting up my living room.

[@dirkvanhauwaert3723]

You always bring me peace, Azure. Middle of the night here, no one else awake. Achieving a high through your music, who needs more?

[@stateazure]

Glad to hear it man :) Hope you get some sleep though!

[@mephisto212]

Syndicate was a fantastic game! I used the same strategy till the end level, persuade the entire compound, get everyone in the car, and drive out!

[@markwang47]

Good for alone at home in wintertime

[@simonminay5177]

...yeah, I came back to hear the bits I missed last night after I fell asleep... 😆

[@МаксКрючков-п7о]

Истинный нео-нуар. И немного пугает и мягко обволакивает и не отпускает. Я сливаюсь с мокрым асфальтом, неоновыми огнями и тенями и иллюминацией света, его бликами. Сладкий звуковой наркотик вечера. Покой и успокоение. Спасибо!

[@jeanlove8510]

im stuck at home writing an essay with this music playing in the background and now and then i pause to appreciate how deep this piece is...

[@obszczymucha1337]

Syndicate! What a game. Brings back memories.

[@stateazure]

Yeah. Awesome game.

[@IhorFedii-n1i]

Das ist einfach Magisch

[@robstammers7149]

Just come across this awesome long form track in a KZbin mix. My first long form experience was an acclaimed album by Tangerine Dream, I'm referring of course to 'Zeit'. Long form is incredibly difficult to imagine, bring into realty and master. No problem here this is awesome. We need more long form.

[@markrichardgarner]

Yet another piece of ambient art calming and beautifully crafted you are truly the best in your sonic world 😊👏

[@stateazure]

Thank you!

[@cpypcy]

You can connect with your spirit animals with this relaxing tune.

[@eCoLL77]

Syndicate and Syndicate Wars were such great games. While listening to the music I can see myself back in the 90s playing on Amiga and later PC. I use this track now whilst playing Star Citizen - it suits the game really well while travelling through space and exploring moons and planets. The best location must be the city of Hurston though (if you're familiar with SC).

[@stateazure]

That sounds great :) Yeah I know SC. I feel like I backed that game like 50 years ago. It's a while since I played, I don't really get into incomplete games much, but I should check it out again soon if I find time.

[@paulthomas1052]

Fantastic as usual - I've only listened to half an hour so far but it's totally brilliant. All best xx

[@mdriley4135]

Lots of drone-y goodness

[@paulvazquez6590]

Im a big fan of your music on Bandcamp. Love this channel as my "Go To" for some quiet time around the house.

[@antonallen8047]

Just want to say thank you State Azure, you've basically singlehandedly redefined my understanding of ambient music.. incredible stuff!

[@RaymondHulha]

You are the best. Incredible talent!

[@paulsleighty]

I just seem to love everything you create musically.

[@Gilliemist]

Love this mix - amazing to listen to while working away! They're all good, but the lower-key ambience was perfect

[@simonminay5177]

Perfect! Just long enough for me to start to dream and then my pc will shut off 5 mins after, bonus! Cheers pal, love these sounds. Audio perfection.

[@stateazure]

Glad to hear that! Thank you!

[@sebwos1]

It's pleasure to hear this music, atmospheric, nostalgic, you can sail away, beautiful

[@GenerativeSinewave]

Awesome, thank you for this experience. This is the next epic track after Nova Sonus.

[@orchidsvoid]

Waiting for the stream patiently❤

[@ChrisRamis]

Absolutely genius!

[@Enigma758]

You are near the top of my list of youtube channels these days. Love your work! 💗

[@stateazure]

Thank you! Great to hear that!

[@stuartmalin661]

Another stellar sonic mindscape shaping journey into ethereal realms. I never played those games, but whateva, I love the atmospheres in this long-form. I must say, I have always enjoyed seeing the equipment, the lights, and your movements. For this, I can not watch. Between the cover image and the horn synths (that's what I hear), I am reminded of Blade Runner moods. As always, we (I speak for all the followers of your channel) are hugely appreciative of your gifts.

[@stateazure]

Thanks, Stuart!

[@dpixvid]

Great comment! Totally agreed!

[@dcal0216]

Definitely puts me in a meditative state/altered consciousness. Atmospheric at its best!!!!

[@GirlfightClub]

Thank you for making this over an hour. You make my favorite sleep music 😌

[@lorispietroalessiocoppa8177]

State Azure. Music to travel through dimensions.

[@Trinodia]

Ah yes, syndicate i did play very much, awesome game. For some reason never got into Syndicate wars. This piece of ambient is up there with the best there is. As always great selection of sounds, composition and mixing!

[@Trinodia]

Ah right, it was released for PC only. I was using mainly Amiga back then.

[@franckrobert282]

Moi je suis dans mon relaxe et je scrute le ciel, les nuages se transforment et je laisse mon imagination faire le reste. Il y a des objets qui filent à vitesse de l’éclair, est-ce des météorites ou autres je ne sais pas. Il est 04:28 bientôt le soleil va se lever et je n’ai pas dormi de la nuit pour écouter ta belle composition ! Merci que l’Univers t’inonde d’amour pour notre bonheur de t’écouter ❤💐🙏

[@christophersegura7244]

Beautiful music, it transports me to another world 🌎 🎶

[@Setteegang]

keep coming back to this beautifully saturated low end :)

[@isanvicente1974]

i perfectly remember the feelings i have the first time i played those games , i have them in GOG, also played them again during pandemy after all these years, bullfrog productions...., what can i say, those games marked me, i also played homeworld in my time in UK, try homeworld remastered which i played also in pandemy....the OST of homeworld is one of the best in the story of videogames... i am waiting now the release of homeworld 3... with paul ruskay and the developers of the series involved..., marvellous ambient music SA....

[@stateazure]

Bullfrog made masterpieces. I have very fond memories of Homeworld also :)

[@Screenbience]

Very 👍 feel sleepy

[@Ginkgobonobo]

Awesome stream, this one definitely goes into my "Sleep" playlist

[@itinerantghost]

WOW, what a great piece! Really enjoyed working with this one on repeat today 🙂

[@ambientart8247]

Piękne, odpływam ...epickie.😊

[@michielvangulpen1971]

youre a real great musican one of my favourites and just beginning and you are entering the immortal galery of worlds biggest artists by being not commercial and giving your awesome compositions away for free my deepest regards i am very happy our lttle lovely you tube wont be ruined by commerciality

[@stateazure]

Thanks so much!

[@mrz80]

Just snagged this from Bandcamp. Gotta keep up with my State Azure collection :D

[@kentborges5114]

THANK YOU ! Enjoying this great piece ! Purchased on Bandcamp.

[@f22photos]

Absolutely beautiful; I've just downloaded this from Bandcamp and it'll be on heavy rotation with Nova Sonus in my Ambient playlist! 😊👍

[@Facemaker77]

The upload on Bandcamp bro! I listen to Nova Sonus religiously! And this one sounds similar. I cannot wait to explore it.

[@DanielFrankDK]

This is saving me from a few panic attacks. Thank you.

[@Lucas_Jeffrey]

I want to play an extremely immersive Sci-Fi MMO with this sort of ambient music. Something that makes me feel like I did playing Anarchy Online as a young teen. AO2 featuring State Azure... Funcom take notes lol

[@stateazure]

I remember playing Anarchy Online back in the day too :)

[@phoenixrisingpublishers]

I am writing my books while headphones on with this music jewel - a scifi, naturally :-D My other favourite is Engineering Colony IV - asking myself, if you are a member of the GF, a Pleiadian for sure! :-) pls go on with similar music, you are more than gitfted

[@stateazure]

Many thanks :)

[@JeyDeeSweden]

Simply Horrifically Cool music. ❤😊🤚

[@rogerpancake6803]

This is so good …

[@PrimaudiaRecord]

Syndicate Wars was one of my favs, nicely done :)

[@moonandmelodies]

Very enjoyable! 👍

[@TheBadicker]

that unstopable pad is hypnotic, the texture is powerful, the chord is really good... thanks for the inspiration bro!💫

[@Pabliski577]

There's a song I like called loveboat, by Tosca. It sounds phenomenal on top of this track... that's all.

[@hiswordremains]

Can you make more of these please? This and The Druid are great for sleeping/winding down. I'm positive it's the incorporation of nature sounds.

[@stateazure]

I'm sure I'll do more in the future :) but there's quite a few others I've done!

[@ivaa7777JAWA]

Awesome stream

[@jeremyruis9934]

I Have quickly become a daily listener! Keep up the great work my friend!

[@stateazure]

Thank you!

[@rezonite]

Artwork concept is superb😏

[@robertgoyvaerts]

Another beautiful piece of music and super graphics. Thank you very much for sharing this work with us. !!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Dang this is great

[@GirlfightClub]

God I love State Azure 🤗💜🌃🌌

[@michielvangulpen1971]

as allways the hypnotic relaxation of the fourth dimension

[@CityofButterfly]

Hopefully this will be on Bandcamp soon.

[@stateazure]

It won't be too long :)

[@andreyrisslounge]

Прекрасная музыка , Спасибо !

[@stateazure]

Thank you!

[@semirrahge]

Really, really nice! Haven't thought about Syndicate in years - if I'm honest, I found it too difficult back in the day lol. Anyway, Nova Sonus is one of my favorites of your recent releases and this is a wonderful companion to that. Thanks!

[@pc9611]

Your music is fantastic for concentrated focus. Thanks!

[@JaguerRhye]

Wonderful ambience! Thanks!

[@mitchkader2948]

always the best from you....

[@alexs.2592]

great as always! I love it!

[@SportoDeluxe]

Nice one - music to persuade to 😎

[@RobertDorschel]

@stateazure silly question from a fellow synthesist. You've used this bass instrument on a few bits. What is the instrument/plugin and/or patch, if you're free to say so? I'll pick @44:00 as a random example. It's solid but pushes a bit here and there, like the compression is set too hard on purpose. It's funny that every time I need a solid bass drone like this, I can't find what I need in a hurry on the Voyager, Iridium, Omnisphere, Trilium, etc. AND when I don't need it, it's all I come across, haha. ANyways, cheers. I admire your work.

[@mikeymad]

Very nice - I can see this one going on a loop -- Cheers

[@theresurrectoniist-jz7qn]

it keeps inspiring my thinking muscles to some higher minimalistic purpose far away from this here and now this beautifull flow of time have to escape now and than keep up the goodies SA one hell of a masterpiece

[@stateazure]

Thank you!

[@squidsweat]

nice, beautiful as always

[@normandyflash]

It's beautiful and so relaxing...

[@robingawn1012]

Thank you!

[@LuctaeMusic]

Wonderful! I thought this was made with modular (because a lot of times this kind of music is), but its all synths. Subbed!

[@stateazure]

Thanks so much!

[@NoelKoutlis]

incredible as always.............

[@briansherling5515]

I just read your Gear List…..are you certain you have enough? Lordy! Your electric bill must be staggering but I bet your studio puts on a light show that the starship enterprise bridge would envy. Excellent soundscapes!

[@stateazure]

I very rarely have all of my synths turned on so my energy use is fairly low. This track doesn't use any of the hardware synths, except the Virus, the rest is done with VSTs. There's recent videos showing all the synths running during some livestreams, but again, that's pretty rare :) I don't think I have a lot of gear really, it probably just looks that way when listed. My studio is a small bedroom :)

[@Project.Reality]

I really enjoy this one! From what I see, it looks like you have "Enlightenment" and understand the Mysteries? I could be wrong, but I do not believe so.

[@stateazure]

That all sounds a bit 'mystical' and 'new age' to me, probably not my thing at all :) The only mysteries I'm constantly aware of are how I'm going to get all my projects done on schedule!

[@Project.Reality]

@stateazure ..sure. Your artwork and video resembles much New Age Philisophy and Ideologies...like to a tee. I do understand the 1st Rule About Fight Club...Is That You Dont Talk About Fight Club. Oaths...maybe you know...maybe not. I do love your music nonetheless. Keep up the good work. II Corinthians 4:3-4

[@BrunoWiebelt]

wonderful

[@passion_proh-jects]

YES AND YES! SYNDICATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Giving away your age sunshine... and now me too... Oh well... That said, Star Craft, Fruityloops and Paul van Dyk... Those were the days

[@stateazure]

Haha yes, what an awesome time :)

[@amangogna68]

Amazing music !

[@bethwitrogen7091]

Astounding! Just wonderful!! Did you change your name or is this a new channel? I absolutely love it, thank you - wishing you much success & lots of fabulous music for us!

[@stateazure]

Thank you! No name change, this channel has been going for several years :)

[@bethwitrogen7091]

@@stateazure Clearly I'm late to the party but glad I finally made it! Thank you thank you - just wonderful ambient!!! (I had no idea these emojis were here either )

[@stateazure]

@@bethwitrogen7091 Thanks so much :)

[@qbaxcpu]

good stuff!!

[@J.Hermansson]

Beautiful! Really enjoyed this, I love a lot of your longform stuff. I sit in front of a computer 7h a day and it's so nice to listen to your work while I work. 😊 Also love the graphics. Great work as always Pat. The rain is that something you made yourself or is it a premade sound?

[@stateazure]

Glad you enjoyed it :) The rain is a sample from Freetousesounds pack

[@hyo-arashi-dubz]

PRETTY

[@michielvangulpen1971]

is it a soundscape or a dreamscape half of the time i am dreaming away

[@paulk4662]

I await the stream…

[@Soulprismatics]

Hey Bats, going with the cyber times? Pretty nifty suit.

[@amphimrca]

🐟🐟🐟

[@nooneknows5463]

Reminds of detroit become human 🚶

[@stateazure]

That game will be a reality soon, the way things are going!

[@martinsmith5520]

The art looks really cool. I'd love to print it and put it in my living room. Where can I get it?

[@ilyandilymusic]

I assume it’s AI generated?

[@stateazure]

If you contact me privately via my FB or email I can sort you out with a copy. Otherwise, I might include a high res version with the music release on Bandcamp when it's ready.

[@David_K_Booth]

He's using Midjourney to create his visual art. There was a Twitch stream of him working with it about 3 weeks ago. I think a problem with making prints from it would be that the images aren't usually high enough resolution.

[@stateazure]

@@David_K_Booth I use Topaz AI to render much higher resolution images than the original size MidJourney spits out :)

[@amphonix_blue]

@@stateazure Exactly - I do the same. Render in MJ as large as possible at the right aspect ratio, then upload into Topaz Gigapixel AI to upscale to taste. Just be aware which upscaling model you use as some oversharpen the result by default.

[@DanubioRodriguez]

How to make rain fx on video?

[@stateazure]

ActionFX have free vids of rain etc sometimes, I use those and set overlay in my video editor to 'Soft Light'

[@DanubioRodriguez]

@@stateazure actionFX is a yt channel?? or after fx plugin

[@stateazure]

@@DanubioRodriguez Sorry, it's Action VFX. It's a website. I don't like to link here, but you can google it. (ActionVFX provides the best stock footage elements for professional Visual Effects. From Explosions, Fire and Smoke, Muzzle Flashes and Bullet shells and ...) etc. They give away freebies on rotation.

[@DanubioRodriguez]

@@stateazure thnx some fx are for free nice

[@MacStoker]

is there any chance you could do a live show somewhere? with todays technology even Enya can sound ok in certain rooms.. and im not even sure if shes a real person or they made her in the studio as well lol.. im thinking of you performing in The Sage at Gateshead...and i think 'awesome'

[@stateazure]

Probably not. Live from my studio is the best I can do.

[@MacStoker]

@@stateazure shame mate, id give anything to hear your stuff on a big room system with like minded people... every "ambient" show ive been too had too many beats going on, they cant resist making it a dance night lol,

[@hylsen.fruchte7185]

🎉

[@stephen285]

yeah medicative ambient! , remember not to operate a heavy machinery whilst partaking in this church boys and grills, and always wear a helmet, and a condom, and drink plenty of water.

[@michaelz2484]

no emoji serves

[@pseudointelligence5964]

I'm probably singlehandedly responsible for 4k views out of the current total of 54k. ^_^

[@stateazure]

😂 appreciate it!

[@u4ickplay970]

sounds the same entire way, disappointing