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Turbine Twilight: The Electrocessnas of November 12025

The Vibe: Mechanical Melancholy

As the days grow shorter in November, the music gets tighter and more technical. “Turbine Twilight” is dedicated to the concept of the Electrocessna—synthesizers that buzz and hum with the reliability of an aircraft engine. This collection moves from abstract experimentalism into heavy, driving bass, perfect for focused work or late-night drives.

Track-by-Track Flight Plan

1. Oneohtrix Point Never – Rodl Glide: We begin with abstract textures. A cinematic opening that feels like flipping switches in a cockpit before the engine roars to life.

2. Rautu – synthetics: The pulse begins. Dark, brooding, and strictly synthetic, this track establishes the mechanical heartbeat of the playlist.

3. Throwing Snow – Brujita: The energy ramps up. Complex polyrhythms and deep bass create the sensation of acceleration and takeoff.

4. Ian Asher – Desire: We hit cruising altitude with the most upbeat track on the list. A driving house beat that cuts through the clouds with infectious energy.

5. Mr. Bill – Pentimento: Entering the zone of technical mastery. Mr. Bill’s glitch-hop is the audio equivalent of complex machinery working in perfect chaotic harmony.

6. Sysdemes – Spare Plastic: The clouds darken. We descend into the industrial grit of mid-tempo bass. It’s heavy, metallic, and undeniably groovy.

7. Notaker – Golden Silver: The quintessential “Electrocessna” track. Soaring synth leads and cinematic production guide us toward the runway.

8. Sysdemes – colder in your absence: A safe landing. We end on an emotional note, embracing the chill of November with a melody that lingers long after the music stops.

Genre Blend

This month is a 50/50 split between Technical IDM/Glitch and Cinematic Mid-Tempo Bass. It proves that music can be highly technical and mathematically complex while still carrying a heavy emotional weight.

Join the Flight

Does the “Electro Cessna synth” sound resonate with your November mood? Let us know which track fueled your engine this month in the comments below!

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Reforged in Fire: Turning the ‘Dragon Compendium’ into ‘Mythic Circuitry’ (2025 Update)

My “Dragon Compendium” playlist was a fascinating artifact—a collection of tracks gathered purely for their thematic links to mythology, dragons, and serpents. The result was a list with incredible range but zero flow, jumping from K-Pop to cinematic scores to hard trance.

I decided to “freshen it up” by taking on the role of a sonic blacksmith, melting down the raw materials and reforging them into a narrative journey. The new list, “Mythic Circuitry,” keeps every single original track but re-sequences them to tell a story in five acts.

Forging New Links: The 2025 Update
After living with the playlist, I found a few “gaps” that needed to be filled to make the journey seamless and the climax even more powerful. I’ve added five new tracks to “complete the circuit.”

Here’s why they were chosen:

  • The New Invocation: Serpent of Shadows
    • Why: I wanted a stronger, more mystical opening. Described as “Epic world cinematic music” with a “serpentine pulse”, this track sets an ancient, ritualistic tone that “Sumerian Dragon” can then build upon. It’s the perfect, slow-coiling introduction.
  • The Bridge: Anturage & DENSH – Tiamat
    • Why: The transition from the “Human Realm” (Act III) back into the electronic “Confrontation” (Act IV) was the most jarring leap. This track, described as “Indie Dance and groovy Techno” with a “pulsating” rhythm, is the perfect bridge. It picks up the “groove” of the pop tracks and expertly transforms it back into a 4/4 electronic beat.
  • The Energy Peak: Fred V & Grafix – Hydra
    • Why: Act IV needed a surge of raw energy. This classic Drum & Bass track from Hospital Records provides just that. It’s a high-octane, euphoric sprint that launches the playlist’s energy into the stratosphere before we dive into the dark finale.
  • The Climax (Part 1): Tim Ziemer – Tiamat (Original Mix)
    • Why: The final act needed more firepower. This is a “Techno (Peak Time / Driving)” track. It’s a relentless, pounding warehouse beat that serves as the perfect “boss battle” theme, pushing the intensity of the industrial section to its limit.
  • The Finale: Valhalla Drums – Jörmungandr
    • Why: I wanted the playlist to end not just with a track, but with an event. This track is described with terms like “Cinematic Sea Dread” and “industrial hammers”. It’s an apocalyptic, percussive, cinematic piece that sounds like the World Serpent is ending all things. It is the only way to end this mythic journey.

The Journey (Updated Tracklist)
This new order transforms a chaotic shuffle into a 27-track epic.

I. The Awakening (Mystical & Cinematic)

  1. Serpent of Shadows – Epic World & Cinematic Fusion (NEW)
  2. Studio 10 – Sumerian Dragon
  3. Serpents of Pakhangba – Mountain Spirits
  4. Karura – nine-headed dragon god
  5. Trevor Morris – Tooth And Scale

II. The Ascent (Ethereal & Melodic)

  1. Throwing Snow – Dragons
  2. Throwing Snow – Dragons (Part 2)
  3. Flavien Berger – Léviathan
  4. Thunder Dragon – Night Shapes

III. The Human Realm (Pop & Groove Interlude)

  1. Basher Toe – Rainbow Serpent
  2. Peter Bjorn and John – Gonggong
  3. G-DRAGON – Black (Feat. JENNIE of BLACKPINK)
  4. VorticBeats – Zahhak

IV. The Confrontation (Progressive & Bass-Driven)

  1. Anturage & DENSH – Tiamat (NEW)
  2. Sysdemes – Dragon’s Gamble
  3. Surt – Azure Dragon
  4. Shogun – Dragon – Radio Edit
  5. Fred V & Grafix – Hydra (NEW)
  6. Lionel Pryor – Azhdahak
  7. AMANO JACUSHI – uwabamj

V. The Lair (Industrial & Apocalyptic)

  1. mNIPK – Bakunawa
  2. Niemest – 九头龙闪 (Kuzuryūsen)
  3. Gaeneron – Mushussu
  4. Tim Ziemer – Tiamat (Original Mix) (NEW)
  5. DJ Perro – Marduk
  6. Mushussu – In Journey to the Cosmic Shrine
  7. Valhalla Drums – Jörmungandr (NEW)

The Genre Blend
What was once a chaotic mix is now a story told through:

  • Ambient & Cinematic Soundscapes
  • Melodic & Progressive House
  • Indie-Pop & K-Pop
  • Glitch & Heavy Bass
  • High-Energy Drum & Bass
  • Driving, Industrial Techno

This list is a testament to how re-sequencing (and a few key additions) can create a whole new world from existing parts.

Join the Journey!

What do you think of this final, “complete” flow? Does “Mythic Circuitry” feel like a finished epic? Let me know your thoughts on the new additions!

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