James Bernard

Today’s the day—Almost An Island’s debut album, is officially here via @pastinside ! We’re so grateful for all the kind words and early reviews—it means the world. We can’t wait for you to hear the whole journey, come hang at the Bandcamp listening party at 10am PST TODAY! Also, don’t miss our free in-person listening party this Saturday from 2–4:30 PM at the coolest record shop @healingforcerecords in Pasadena. Come hang, hear the album, and say hi! Free RSVP via Dice too. And don’t forget to slow it down 🏝️🤍 __ #ambient #ambientmusic #dronemusic #soundscapes #tapeloops #ambientloops #ambienttones #minimalmusic #electronicmusic #electronica #filmscore #pastinsidethepresent #pastinsidethepresentrecords #americana #ambientamericana #almostanisland #healingforceoftheuniverse

◾️OUT NOW◾️ ‘Atmospherics [30 year anniversary]’ by James Bernard Numbered, 6-Panel Digipak 2xCD w/ insert & DL card Numbered, 2xCassette Box +digital Order at: 🇺🇸 pitp.bandcamp.com 🇬🇧 juno.co.uk 🇺🇸 pitp.us ◾️About Past Inside the Present is proud to reissue James Bernard’s landmark 1994 ambient masterwork, Atmospherics, remastered and packaged with a brand new, track-by-track interpretation of the entire album by friend and collaborator, bvdub. While these versions are separated by an ocean of musical and technological change, together they form a cohesive image of adventurous musicianship, melodic and textural richness, and stylistic timelessness. For Bernard, the creation of Atmospherics was an immersive process of self-instruction, discovery, and experimentation with comparatively minimal means. Using only a keyboard, sequencer, 12-bit sampler, drum machine, and bass guitar, he recorded each movement in real time, with no overdubs or edits. One early disciple of the album was bvdub (aka Brock Van Wey), who discovered it by pure happenstance during his days as a DJ, when a copy arrived at his local house record shop by mistake. Van Wey was drawn in by the album’s aura, remembering, “From its black, monolithic, strangely endless physical form, to the infinite worlds within, I was hypnotized, transported, and altered. I knew I would never be the same again.” He still considers it the most important record in his musical history, and that deep love is the drive for this reissue’s second half: a full-length reenvisioning of the original. ◾️ Credits Written, recorded, and produced by James Bernard, 1994 Tracks 10-18 produced and reworked by Brock Van Wey (bvdub) Mixed and remastered at Ambient Mountain House by James Bernard, 2024 Design and layout by zakè This is PITP53 __ #ambient #ambientmusic #dronemusic #techno #ambientloops #ambienttones #deeptechno #idm #backgroundmusic #spacemusic #minimalmusic #electronicmusic #electronica #minimaltechno #pastinsidethepresent #pastinsidethepresentrecords #bvdub #brockvanwey #darkambient @bvdub_official @jamesbernard @zake_drone @ambientmountainhouse

Honored to be part of this compilation benefitting Amnesty International, out today from @seawindofbattery and @centripetalforcerecords Head over to their bandcamp pages to check it out!

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As the year comes to a close, we want to extend a huge thank you to all of the people who have listened to and spent time with our debut record via @pastinside this year. It has been an amazing experience to share this piece of our hearts with you. Also, passing on gratitude to @acloserlisten , @foxy.digitalis , @flowstatefm , @secret.ambient.club , Zen Sounds, @quietudes.la , @deejayhoseh , @acrossthehorizonshow , @hushhushrecords + all who have given your end of year support (and over the year support) to us. We’re only just getting started! Love, Kenneth, James + Cynthia

Hi all, we’re happy to share a brand new song today via Bandcamp! Few Words Are Enough is part of the @pastinside end-of-year compilation, featuring one new track from each artist who had a release on the label this year. Our good friend @soundseas added some gorgeous pedal steel on the track and the compilation also includes a continuous mix from @inquiri_music and artwork by our very own @marineeyes . Released on 2xCD via @pastinside Bandcamp. Thanks for all the support this year. More music ahead! #ambient #pastinsidethepresent #shoegaze #ambientcountry #fewwordsareenough

@jamesbernard joins us for another round of the all:ambient podcast! We dig in on James’ experience as part of the Spectrasonics team on releasing the brand-new Omnisphere 3, how to juggle multiple projects & roles at once, and how important it is to stop giving into distraction and JUST GO MAKE THE THING. Join us!

We loved getting a chance to have an afternoon phone call with @flowstatefm recently. We dive into some behind the scenes on our debut record via @pastinside , where our individual ambient influences come from, and more. You know where to go ⬆️ 🏜️ #almostanisland #creativeinterview

today we are sharing a new song 𝘭𝘶𝘢 to reflect on the five years since we began releasing music as awakened souls. we finished this song on september’s full moon, the same evening that our dear friend’s mom passed away. this one is also for you, @e.mariew . more music on the way. thank you for being by our side on this journey. love, cynthia & james single art by @marineeyes mastered at @ambientmountainhouse distributed by @identitymusic #ambient #lua #awakenedsouls

Ambient Etudes for Bass Guitar and Pedalboard is on all streaming services now! #ambient #drone #bass #bassguitar #pedalsandeffects

It’s been just over a month since Almost An Island’s debut came out via @pastinside ! Huge thanks to everyone who’s spent time with the record, we hope it continues to bring you something meaningful as the seasons shift up ahead. Just after we finished recording the album, the three of us put together a playlist featuring some songs that helped shape the sound and spirit of the album, and we’re excited to share a deeper look into our varied musical backgrounds. Featuring @officialspzd , @isabelpine_ , @hammockband , @laurenhelenegreen , @cocteauofficial , @brianeno , @lukefromnashville , @daniellanois , @zake_drone , @acetone_rock_and_roll_band , @sqpusher + many more! Head ⬆️ to find it (on multiple platforms). #almostanisland #ambient #americana #inspiration #mix

Almost An Island has been out for just over a week now and hits all streaming platforms today! 🏝️ Big gratitude for everyone who has spun the album, taken time to review, share kind words, be a part of listening parties, it all means the world. We appreciate @acloserlisten , @shawnreynaldo , @mat_eric_hart , @wyndhamwallace , @uncut_magazine , @hushhushrecords , @foxy.digitalis , Zen Sounds, @gregfentonuk , @sun13music @richard___heinemann , @pietrobot , @healingforcerecords , and all of you for the love. We’re hoping to play some live shows up ahead, stay tuned! __ #ambient #ambientmusic #dronemusic #soundscapes #tapeloops #ambientloops #ambienttones #minimalmusic #electronicmusic #electronica #filmscore #pastinsidethepresent #pastinsidethepresentrecords #americana #ambientamericana #almostanisland #experimental #independentmusic @almost_an_island @kennethjamesgibson @jamesbernard @marineeyes @awakenedsoulsmusic @ambientmountainhouse