SleepFader

A special episode to help reduce the noise and stress of current events, so you can relax and rest. Easy breathing focus, chill guitar vibes, and a story about America's longest road. Sounds in this episode: Gentle Rain, Shimmering Guitar, Spacious Synth Pads --- Words, narration, music and sound design by Jeff Miller. Follow SleepFader on Instagram. Visit SleepFader.com to learn m

Music and sounds from your favorite SleepFader episodes – minus the talking. This soundscape comes from SleepFader Season One, Episode Two, Marina. Featuring: Deep drum and bass, mellow electric guitars and piano, relaxing marina ambience. Fade out to gentle ocean sounds. --- Words, narration, music and sound design by Jeff Miller. Follow SleepFader on Instagram. Visit SleepFader

Music and sounds from your favorite SleepFader episodes – minus the talking. This soundscape comes from Episode One, Sunset Beach. Featuring: Deep drum and bass, mellow electric guitars and synths, relaxing ocean waves, footsteps in the sand. Fade out to gentle beach rainfall. --- Words, narration, music and sound design by Jeff Miller. Follow SleepFader on Instagram. Visit Sleep

First, some lessons learned as SleepFader Season One wraps up with this better-late-than-never episode. Then we walk on the beach with an old friend, who shares stories and secrets before leaving us with Jade and Vera for a ride out of town. Fade out in the back seat to the cozy sound of a purring engine. Sounds in this episode: Ocean waves, near and far, footsteps, car motor, elec

First some listener feedback, a little gratitude, and a dreamy soundtrack that blends acoustic guitars, electric piano, and my favorite Blue Note drum kit – plus a whole lot of echo and reverb. Part 2 of Moonwalk kicks off with a vivid memory; a road story and an unexpected gift. Then, the inevitable meeting on the shore of the great moon crater, where the stage is set for an ext

In the studio lounge, a quick musical lesson in Beginner’s Mind and an inspired, calming track composed with the bass guitar. Part 1 of the Moonwalk chapter takes me through the door and outside The Dome, where curiosity and an open mind are the key to enjoying every step through the improbable. Fade out to a relaxed, otherworldly atmosphere. Sounds in this episode: gentle rainfa

A brief discussion about the uncertainty and creativity of liminal spaces, then a couple of minutes of sparse guitar echoing over gentle synth pads and percussion. Creatures of Place puts us back in the passenger seat with Vera the Russian Blue. Time gets slippery as I recount my days on the road, and the familiar comforts of intermediate places. Later, recognition dawns as I arriv

Setting the stage for rest with a simple listening exercise. A multi-layer soundtrack features kalimba, bass, 12-string guitar, and synths. This chapter takes us back to the small seaport town where we began. You’ll learn a little more about who you’ve been traveling with, and how I ended up on this long ride to who knows where. Fade out to distant ocean waves. Sounds in this e

In the lounge: noticing rumination and using steady, rhythmic music as a focal point for present moment awareness. The Story continues with a luxury ride to an unknown destination. The low and steady rumble of the car and a feline companion make for good company. An otherworldly vista invites tranquil contemplation. Fade out in the back seat to the sound of low and steady motor pur

In the lounge: a bit on the theory of readiness, some thoughts on the Story, and I play some music on my trusty old acoustic. The Story continues with some a late night visit to the Minor Seven Curiosity Shop. Featuring a surreal trip through the shop's window display, a silent conversation with the proprietor, and a gentle handoff of unresolved mysteries. Fade out with a well-dese