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Impressionistic piano album by H Hunt released in 2016. I love listening to this album over coffee in the morning while I watch my fish swim and/or any time I'm feeling anxious and stressed. The title is quite literal as it was initially recorded as a Christmas present for the artist's Dad before being released by cool guy UK label tasty morsels. Obviously there's a specific time, place and mood for a solo piano album but this one always hits.
Dec 7, 2021
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this album is one of my favorite ambient albums ever. I’d describe it almost as chamber ambient if that makes sense? it sounds very gothic and expansive but also at times really delicate and beautiful. sonically it kind of reminds me of those pictures from I Spy books but a little darker and maybe slightly haunted
Feb 18, 2025
beautiful piano-based ambient album. one of the albums that got me into the genre, suits itself to passive or active listening. feels like a score more than just something that blends into the background.
Feb 20, 2024
Piano teacher recommended me this album. Incredible vibes -- like stereolab + fishmans + that bjork song with the harp. A ton of great tracks, I epecially like #10 Sjärna -- 7/8 meter, modal AF with a fun gong in the middle. Listening feels like running through the alps and there's hella small flowers. Puts a smile on my face.
If you've got an hour, this record is worth sitting down to listen to.
P.S. Please let me know if you have the mp3/flac for this!!!
Feb 18, 2025
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John Locker is a man of the sea and a true hero of mine. Living in Cornwall, England with his wife Hannah and son James, John has a youtube channel to document his damn near daily coastal foraging and fishing expeditions. In his cute British accent with the pristine backdrop of Cornwall's beautiful beaches, John shows you how to lure razor clams from the sand using salt, locate all sorts of sneaky crustaceans and how to harvest oysters and other bivalves in the most sustainable way. Each episode usually culminates with John and his family cooking their bounty over open fire on the beach, inspiring both mouthwatering envy and awe. This is by far my favorite youtube channel and whether you're into coastal foraging or not, I'm sure you'll find John's wholesome videos captivating, educational and extremely heartwarming. Pro tip: John's coastal foraging videos are a lot more exciting than his fishing videos (though those are fun too). John and his wife are both good follows on IG as well (@thefishlocker & @lockerhannah).
Dec 7, 2021
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I spend a lot of time surfing out in Rockaway and whenever my car is in need of gas, I make a point of stopping at this particular Sunoco on Beach Channel Drive. It's situated right on the edge of Jamaica Bay, so while you're pumping your gas, you've got this beautiful, unobstructed view of the water, the birds and the boats, and on a clear day (most days) you've got a full panoramic view of the NYC skyline in the distance. If you don't wanna pay at the pump or the car reader's broken, you've got to pay the cashier inside of a bait & tackle shop, so you can also get some beer and all your fishing gear in one fell swoop. Exact location: 112 - 10 Beach Channel Dr, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 and if you wanna
Dec 7, 2021
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It's one thing to wear a collared shirt under a crewneck sweatshirt, but I prefer to cut out the middleman and just wear a sweatshirt with a built-in collar. It's an easy way to feel cool, comfy and classy all at once and is fit for both informal and formal occasions. I found this one at a Goodwill in Ohio when I was in college about 10 years ago and it remains a favorite in my wardrobe to this day. Beams+ also makes some nice ones.
Dec 7, 2021