Ran across this link this morning. The blog DEEPGOA has a nice mention of my work, and that of Darshan Ambient on a recent post. Check it out here.

For those who might have been looking for my 2001 release, The Gate, to purchase online may have noticed it’s been missing. Due to a reorganization of our distribution methods at Lotuspike / Spotted Peccary, the CD went offline for several months. I’m happy to announce however that the CD is now back online. So it can be purchased at iTunes or any other digital distribution resource that makes you happy. If your looking for the CD at iTunes, the link is HERE.

John Diliberto, Host of the radio program ECHOES is celebrating 20 years on the air. Last month, John held a listener’s poll to vote for the greatest CDs heard on Echoes over the past 20 years. Incredibly, Wanderlust was part of the list (#110.) Last week and this week, John has been playing tracks from the CDs on that list in a marathon playlist. Tonight, John will include the track Myth from the cd in the playist. This is a notable moment for me, I still cant believe that listeners felt that my work was noteworthy in the same context as some of the heavy hitters that also made the list. Thanks to everyone that voted and continues to support my work. You know know how much it means. You can see this week’s playlist HERE.

I was deeply grieved to hear that a friend and supporter passed away. Jim Brenholts passed away this past evening. Unfortunately, I don’t have the specifics of his death, and his family is still reeling, but Jim had heart problems for many years leading up to his death.

Jim was, for all intensive purposes, the catalyst for my musical career. Back in 2000, i was introduced to Jim. He was already a fervent supporter of ambient/space music. When he heard my first musical endeavors (The Darker Space) he became completely engaged and immediately began helping me to network within the community. He introduced me to artist and engineer Robert Rich, who ultimately mastered the CD and helped me to get in touch with Tony Gerber at Spaceformusic.com, who published it. Throughout the years, Jim was there to support me, enourage me and give frank and objective council on my music and my business efforts. As Ben, Daniel and I started Lotuspike, as we produced and promoted live ambient music concerts, Jim was there to lend a hand however he could.

Jim was also an active reviewer. He was always one of the first to review my CDs, as well as the releases of Lotupike. And not just us, Jim was a a noted reviewer across the community. Everyone looked forward to reading his reviews and there is hardly an ambient artists’ site out there that does not have at least one of Jim’s reviews represented on it.

In later years, Jim became an explorer and creator of ambient soundscapes himself, recording under the moniker Rigel Orionis, Jim established himself as competent artist as well as passionate listener and reviewer.

If it hadn’t been for Jim, I don’t know that my musical path would have gelled the way that it has. That I would have met half of the people with whom I’ve collaborated and made friendships over the years. I regret that we lost contact over later years, as I relocated across the country and our lives went their their own directions. Jim was passionate. If you knew him, you we’re a friend to him. He was one of the most compassionate souls I’ve ever known. He loved everyone. Music seemed to be his catalyst for expressing his passions. For his family, his friends and his life’s pursuits.

I don’t know if it’s irony or the turning of the Universe, but one of the last (or possibly THE last) reviews that Jim wrote was for my latest CD, Wanderlust. He emailed it to me a day or so prior to his passing. This obviously has great emotional impact for me. That the man who essentially started my musical career should leave this testament to my work as one of his final comments. I have included the review below.

Jim will be sorely missed. Not just by me, but by a whole community. You have touched so many lives and made a profound impact on a genre of music. Your positive energy, while still part of the universe, will definately be missed on this earthly plane.

Buenos dios, Muchacho.

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In a relatively short time, Jeff has established himself as one of the top electric ambient masters of the new millennium. He is a true artiste.

Wanderlust still makes a presence on they airwaves. Zonemusicreporter.com posted their top 100 airplay CDs for the month and of September. Wanderlust sits at #49 (down from #18 last month.) Thanks to everyone for the continued support!

John DIliberto, host of “Echoes” is celebrating 20 years on the air. As part of the celebration, John held a Listener Poll of the 200 most significant CDs played on ECHOES over the past 20 years. Wanderlust came in at #110. Also on the list is Lotuspike label mate Darshan Ambient, as well as Parent label Spotted Peccary artists Jon Jenkins and David Helpling. Congrats to all of the musicians who made the cut on this little slice of music history. It’s a profound honor to be mentioned on the same list with some of the other musicians noted here.

John Diliberto will be airing the results of the Echoes 20th Anniversary Listener Poll
For two weeks and ten shows. He will be playing the best 200 CDs from 20 years of Echoes, as voted by our listeners starting Monday, October 12th.

Tune in for what will be some fantastic ear candy. To all of you who voted for Wanderlust, thanks very much. It means more than you can imagine to be represented here.

The 200 list.

I’ve received some fantastic feedback on Wanderlust. People have been very kind and supportive of the music. It’s always thrilling and humbling to get fan response and reviews. I’d like to extend an invitation for fans to post their thoughts, ratings and reviews on iTunes. If you feel so inclined, head on over to iTunes and post your rating, comments or reviews. Believe it or not, it does have an impact on the searchability and promotion of the CD. If your a fan, let folks know how you feel! Thanks again for listening!

Finally got around to installing a plug in that makes the blog easily readable on your iPhone. If your reading this on your iPhone, you will already see what i mean. If not, be sure to browse to http://www.terraambient.com on your phone and you will notice a much easier format to read. Thanks to Bravenewcode.com for this fantastic plugin.

Wanderlust still makes a presence on they airwaves. Zonemusicreporter.com posted their top 100 airplay CDs for the month and of august. Wanderlust sits at #18 (down from #14 last month.) Thanks to all the listeners, radio hosts and producers who continue to support the CD. Glad to know someone is listening!
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Wanderlust will be making an apperance on John Diliberto’s ECHOES this week. The CD made the show’s top 25 picks for August. To tune into Echoes, please check your local NPR and pri stations, or you can always stream it on the web at wxpn in Philadelphia. Oh and by the way, ECHOES will be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Be sure to go to the echoes website and vote for your favorite CDs and artists heard on echoes over the past 20 years! Happy Anniversary, John!