Chill Pills - Uplifting Chillout Music

A bit of departure from mixes you hear on Chill Pills podcast: this is an Islamic songs (nasheed) mix infused with some lo-fi and ambient. The mix is a personal reflection of a defining journey I’ve been on for the past 4 years and going strong. For the longest time, my heart was shackled by attachments to worldly pursuits. I sought perfection in an imperfect world. I grieved losses, including the deaths of close friends. I wrestled with cognitive dissonance, as my actions sometimes strayed from my values. My moral compass wavered, and with it, my priorities and sense of identity shifted constantly. But God had a plan for me—one that, in hindsight, I can now clearly trace through the defining moments of my life. That plan granted me the greatest gift of all: guidance back to His light, back to the Straight Path. I have found true freedom and contentment in complete submission. It may seem paradoxical. Prevailing "wisdom" equates freedom with the ability to chase every whim and ambition, promising that with en

This passage from one of my favorite books, Love & Happiness by Yasmin Mogahed,  speaks true to my spiritual transformation over the last 5 years or so, and is the inspiration for this mix. I have been through some dark times in my life and I have had to make some very hard decisions. But I'll tell you what I’ve learned... Life isn’t supposed to be miserable. It isn’t supposed to be excruciatingly painful. It isn’t supposed to suffocate or drain you. Are there parts of life that will make you feel this way? Yes. Absolutely. But, why? We must ask why. Why do we go through these things? Is it so that we stay still and bear it stoically? Is it to passively endure and call patience? Absolutely not. In fact, we go through misery, pain, and suffocation for the exact opposite reason: To push us towards change. Movement. Growth. Patience is not standing still. Patience is not being passive. Sabr is the endurance necessary to make the change needed to move one step closer to where Allah wants us to be. God created

"Every moment is its own universe. Each moment brings with it a new birth, a new opportunity to live, to turn back, to renew. Each moment is a new chance to get it right. And with each moment is also a death. Let the past die. If you messed up yesterday, that universe is already dead and gone. Right now is your new reality. Capture it, before it dies." Poetry by Yasmin Mogahed, from her book Love & Happiness Tracklist 00:00 Intro ― Space Shuttle Launch Audio 01:36 Lemon Jelly ― Spacewalk 07:30 Brian Eno ― Becalmed 10:52 Envio ― Touched By The Sun (Rusch & Elusive's Chill Out Mix) 21:38 El LCD ― Snö På Hissingen (CBL Carbonator Remix) 27:42 Alpha Wave Movement ― Suspended In The Hanging Garden 33:49 Longview ― Can't Explain (Ulrich Schnauss Vocal Remix) 39:02 Enigma ― The Cross Of Changes 41:04 Bliss ― Blissful Moment 42:52 ATB ― Stars Come Out 46:24 The Light Of Aidan feat. Zia Williams ― Snowbird 50:32 Mark Knopfler ― Whistle Theme 51:24 Mark Knopfler ― Going Home 56:11 Honeyroot ― Freeway

"Every now and then life says Where do you think you're going so fast We're apt to think it cruel but sometimes It's a case of cruel to be kind If we'd only open our eyes We'd see the blessings in disguise That all the rain clouds are fountains Though our troubles seem like mountains There's gold in them hills So don't lose heart Give the day a chance to start A word or two, my friend There's no telling how the day might end And we'll never know until we see There's gold in them hills" – From Gold in Them Hills by Ron Sexsmith and Chris Martin Tracklist 00:00 Dido ― See the Sun 04:56 Blank & Jones ― Lullaby (Les Yeux Fermes) 10:34 Ron Sexsmith feat. Chris Martin ― Gold In Them Hills 14:07 Orange Music ― For Your Pleasure (Open Mind Mix) 19:43 Directia 5 ― Atmosfera Romantica (Romantic Atmosphere) 25:24 Sean Harkness ― Summer Solstice 29:09 Underworld ― To Heal 30:22 Keb' Mo' ― Infinite Eyes 35:19 Mark Knopfler ― Smooching 39:48 Chet Atkins & Mark Knopfler ― Tahitian Skies 42:39 Yanni ― Reflections

Let your spirit soar on the wings of "bluebird of happiness." Featuring my all-time favorite chillout song: Ulrich Schnauss's remix of Mojave 3's 2003 masterpiece of the same name, this mix is the sonic embodiment of that mythic bird, whispering secrets of joy. No feathers required – just hit play. 🎶✨ Tracklist 00:00 Jon Hopkins ― Cerulean 03:43 Dream Lab ― Silver Skies 10:32 The Man Behind C ― Wherever I Go 16:29 DJ Shah ― Barbecue With Friends (Chillout Mix) 21:57 Mojave 3 ― Bluebird Of Happiness (Ulrich Schnauss Remix) 31:22 Skysurfer ― Always Away 37:04 Jon Hopkins ― Elegiac 42:45 Blank & Jones ― Nuits Blanches 46:52 Enigma ― The Piano 49:27 Enigma ― Following The Sun 54:35 Schiller ― Lichtung 57:57 Lounge Jam ― Mistery 01:04:46 Citrus Jam ― Nice Holiday 01:10:03 Koop feat. Yukimi Nagano ― Come To Me

Allow me to take you on a journey with the upbeat symphony of Entwinement: a meticulously crafted 30-track chillout mix that explores the theme of shared destiny and how intricately entwined we are on this planet. As the music unfolds, contemplate the beauty of our collective journey, and the importance of embracing our similarities while celebrating our unique paths. Let's open our hearts, connect with one another, and build more bridges towards love and understanding. Tracklist 00:00 Adrian Walther ― Let's Dance 01:48 Sol Y Luna Aventura ― Verano De Lluvia (Short Cut) 02:43 Blue Lagoona ― Purple Trick (Cafe Chillout Mix) 04:23 Funky Notes ― Sweetest Thing 05:28 Mondo Loops, Snoozegod ― On The Way Home 07:52 Jeff Beal ― Love Triangle 08:57 Ours Samplus ― Like the Sunshine 13:02 SicknessMP ― Cloud Prophets 14:43 Insigma ― Open Our Eyes (Adrien Aubrun Ambient Mix) (Excerpt) 15:33 From Somewhere Quiet ― Sleep Tonight 17:38 Cosmonkey ― Fire 20:17 Asura ― Halley Road (Excerpt) 20:34 Catch the Rise ― Soda and L

"In the mindset of a traveler, there is a natural detachment that comes with the realization that something is only temporary. This worldly life, the dunia, is just like the ocean. And our hearts are the ships. We can use the ocean for our needs and as a means to get to our final destination. Of course, detachment does not mean that we do not own things or interact with this world. On the contrary, we build this world and give back even more than we take. The essence of detachment is that of the heart. It's the realization, and manifestation, of what dunia really is: a means to an End." ― from The Ocean of Dunya by Yasmin Mogahed Tracklist 00:00 Kaledj ― Sweet Thought 06:26 Chris Spheeris ― Remember Me 11:05 Alexandre Desplat ― My Kingdom, My Rules 13:12 Alexandre Desplat ― Queen Elizabeth 14:47 Kamil Wrona ― Hibernation 20:36 Bliss ― Dunia 25:48 The Thrillseekers ― Synaesthesia (Orchestral Version) 28:53 Alexandre Desplat ― Memories of Childhood 32:22 Thomas Newman ― Any Other Name 36:04 Secret Garden ― W

Zane Callister, the man behind Young Collective moniker, is an artist whose music resonates with me. After featuring him in several mixes, I decided to do him justice by dedicating an entire mix to the gift he brings to this world. More than a composer, he is a storyteller. He uses music as a medium to create immersive and emotional experiences for his listeners, something I aspire to do in this show as well. In this interview, Zane describes his creative process when scoring films or creating sync licensing pieces. I watched the interview after completing this mix, and it was a pleasant coincidence to hear him speak of how he would score a scene from one of my favorite TV shows, This Is Us. In this mix, you'll hear Zane's song, It Started With Silence, mixed around 2 pieces from the soundtrack to that show, which also happens to be one of my favorite soundtracks of all time too created by the brilliant Siddhartha Khosla. Check out Zane's Young Collective music wherever you get your music. If you have a film

I recently re-watched the record-setting supersonic, freefall jump that Felix Baumgartner performed in October of 2012 from 39 km high up in space. The words he uttered before taking the leap of faith resonated with me: "I know the whole world is watching, and I wish the whole world could see what I see. Sometimes you have to go up really high to understand how small you really are." I started thinking about the type of everyday moments that we just might look at differently if we could see them from "space". Then I came across this inspirational post by Sahil Bloom that succinctly put my thoughts in words: "Important Rule for Life: When in doubt, zoom out. Being perpetually zoomed-in creates two challenges: struggle feels bigger than it really is, and growth feels smaller than it really is. I hope this mix inspires us to appreciate the bigger context of our everyday moments and to "time travel" to the past or future to observe the present through that new lens. Perhaps that would reveal the manageable nature

"There is a place nothing compares to but we only know With a meaning so special A place that was meant for more than we know By the lighthouse on the hill we opened a door to a different world Leaving everything behind Just you and I Open up your eyes" ― from Purple by Hollow Coves Tracklist 00:00 Test Card ― Sour Note To A Walnut Finish 02:24 Delayde ― Driftwood 03:44 Good Weather For An Airstrike ― Two Hours Of Uncertainty 04:28 Canyon City ― Catch Fire 07:57 Antarctic Wastelands, Norvik ― Exit A 10:36 Dear Gravity, Salt Of The Sound ― Before the Stars Have Left the Skies 11:56 Young Collective ― Woven Together 15:29 Hollow Coves ― Purple 19:47 Salt Of The Sound ― Still 22:12 Michael FK ― Starburst 24:46 Gary B ― A Better Life 29:34 Gabou, Devon Rea ― Endless Tale 30:49 Moby feat. Mindy Jones ― Heroes (Reprise Version) 35:26 Test Card ― The lost field tapestry network 37:00 Leo Almunia ― Il Cormorano 42:50 Man from Mars ― Bluebird (Edit) 44:31 Johannes Bornlöf ― Let's Run Away Together (Edit) 46:22 Emma

"Fill my heart with song And let me sing forevermore You are all I long for All I worship and adore In other words, please be true In other words, I love you." ― Frank Sinatra Tracklist 00:00 Pete Alderton ― The End Of The Day 01:14 Sunlounger feat. Zara Taylor ― Feels Like Heaven 08:56 Chris Spheeris & Paul Voudouris ― Orlando 13:19 Conjure One ― Into the Escape 13:42 Chris Spheeris ― Kingdom In The Clouds 17:44 Makis Ablianitis ― Bahar 21:07 Chris Botti ― No Ordinary Love 25:54 Jazzamor ― Fly Me To The Moon 28:59 Rhythm Of Mankind & Nature ― My Inside Life 34:05 Lounge Pilots ― Any Lounge Color (Guitar Bar Classics Lounge mix) 39:38 atb ― Moments In Peace 43:47 Sunlounger feat. Zara ― Keep Our Ring (Chillout Mix) 49:35 Airstream ― Electra 54:01 Pochill ― Stay 58:22 Riccardo Eberspacher feat. Odali ― Unforgettable

"Upon the sea, while sunrays splay their gold, the sun descends behind horizon's line to sink, at last, from visions that I hold- as rays, with deep-sea magic, intertwine. So like the sunset, my creative soul reflects a brilliant glow with thoughts ablaze, en massé to sink in fluid, deep control where fervid songs create music's vivid rays." ― My Soul At Sunset by Sandra Haight Tracklist 00:00 Elise Bordeaux ― Calm Water (Excerpt) 00:39 Circles Of Sound ― Sunrays 07:56 Andrea Cardillo ― Passion 11:17 Test Card ― On fluttered folk and wild (Edit) 14:30 Jazzystics, Nenei ― Levitating 17:59 Francesco Cara ― Maid's lullaby (reprise) 18:52 Amazonics, Ituana, James Farrelli ― Princess Of China 22:16 Desert Mind ― Personality (Chillout Mix) (Edit) 24:33 Enigma ― Northern Lights 27:05 Newton ― Morningstar 30:06 VARGO ― Pure Consciousness (Interlude) 30:31 VARGO ― Goodbye Is a New Beginning 34:38 Marconi Union ― Alone Together 40:40 Gushi ― Ain't No Sunshine 44:18 Gordon Geco ― Reunion (Excerpt) 46:59 Lila Liu ― Th

"Deep in the human unconscious is a pervasive need for a logical universe that makes sense. But the real universe is always one step beyond logic." ― Frank Herbert from Dune Tracklist 00:00 Painted Water ― Dune Riders 04:35 Chris Spheeris ― Invisible Hands 14:56 Chris Spheeris ― Invisible Hands (Piano version) 17:44 Day4Dream ― Road To Reality 27:35 Yuhki Kuramoto ― Romance 31:10 Chambre 7 ― Rising To The Top 35:03 John H. Clarke ― The Most Evolved 39:47 Pochill ― Nel Blu 45:52 Yuri Kane ― Right Back (El Gambrero Remix) 48:13 Vangelis ― West Across The Ocean Sea 50:51 Painted Water ― My Winter 54:34 Eskay ― Rejoicing 59:49 Michael E ― Ofelia's World 65:45 Cocogroove ― Puerto Azul (Blue Waves Mix)

Like a sparrow on a wire Singin' the same song everyday I'm feeling restless but I'm tired Don't want to leave but I can't stay You and me need something more It's time to spread our wings and go Through the clouds into the sun, Far away from everyone When we get above the rain They are all... sunny days ― from Come Fly Away by Jeremy Fisher Tracklist 00:00 Jeremy Fisher ― Come Fly Away 03:25 Ryan Farish ― Serengeti Run 06:28 Ulrich Schnauss ― Nobody's Home 13:16 Sarah Corbe feat. Sally ― Almost Moon 18:09 Cool Water ― The Last Night 23:55 Blank & Jones ― Coming Home 27:37 Cygni Vox ― Albion Silver 30:13 Yiruma ― One Day You Will... 33:01 Alexandre Desplat ― The King's Speech 35:13 Mind over Matter ― Sri Ram 41:14 Ulrich Schnauss ― Blumenthal 47:20 Honeyroot ― The Stars 51:49 Coastline ― Adriatic Sea (DJ Milews RMX) 57:20 atb ― Searching For Satellite 61:08 Snow Patrol ― The Finish Line 63:40 Craig Armstrong ― Hymn

"Oh, they say people come Say people go This particular diamond was extra special And though you might be gone And the world may not know Still I see you, celestial Like brothers in blood Sisters who ride And we swore on that night We'd be friends 'til we die But the changing of winds And the way waters flow Life is short as the falling of snow And now I'm gonna miss you, I know So if you love someone You should let them know Oh, the light that you left me will everglow" ― from Everglow by Coldplay Tracklist 00:00 Sol Rising ― Waves 01:17 VARGO ― Speak to Me 06:09 Alex Couture ― Morning Rises (Edit) 08:36 Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones ― Elephant Waltz 09:43 Hrishikesh Hirway, Yo-Yo Ma ― Between There and Here 14:19 Paul Hicks ― Dreams of Dad N Baseball 16:14 Escape By Night ― Lights On The Water 19:46 Kenneth Lampl & Kirsten Axelholm ― Breathe 21:54 Above & Beyond ― Blue Sky Action 26:29 Siddhartha Khosla ― Danced Before She Walked (Our Little Island Girl: Part Two) 27:48 Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones

First mix of the year is dedicated to all those who strive and persist, fueled by strong desires, and in pursuit of something they aspire to achieve or a view of self, an identity, they labor to create. "Keep this constantly in mind: weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat. When your desires are strong enough you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve." - Napoleon Hill "It is the striving after perfection that makes one an artist. It is the sense that one is imperfect, unfulfilled, unfinished. One attempts by a superhuman effort to fill the gap, to leap over it, to finish it in another medium. Adventure rarely reaches its predetermined end. Columbus never reached China. But he reached America." - Anne Morrow Lindbergh Tracklist 00:00 Rob Simonsen ― Towards an Unknown Future 02:23 Erik Wøllo ― Circle Lake (Edit) 04:23 Aly & Fila feat. Roxanne Emery ― Shine 08:42 Atticus Ross ― Panoramic (Edit) 10:24 Juventa feat. Kelly Sweet ― Superhuman

Wishing you a happy holiday season. In the words of Coldplay's masterpiece track that inspired this mix: "In the end, it's all about the love you're sending out." And this one goes out to all of you 💌 Tracklist 00:00 Anton Sanko ― Find Something Good in Iowa to Believe in 01:36 Triangle Sun ― Tonight 05:46 Chillwalker ― Blue (Smooth Mix) 08:30 Dido ― This Is Love 11:27 Hannah ILD ― Paradise (No Logo Remix) 16:05 Deep In A Dream ― Space Song 18:39 Kevin Smuts ― Not Just a Visitor 20:43 Dido ― If I Rise (with A.R. Rahman) 25:08 Mondo Boys ― Pools of Blue 26:15 epic45 ― Autumn To Winter 30:40 Jay Frog ― Is This Love (Acoustic Instrumental Mix) 33:07 Leisure Pleasure ― Wet Meadows 34:42 Jason van Wyk ― Hidden 35:56 The Hope Arsenal ― Do Not Be Distant 41:56 Clemens Ruh ― New Horizons (Edit) 44:04 Coldplay ― Coloratura 53:40 Young Collective ― Changing the Wind 57:40 Hammock ― Silencia 59:58 Anton Sanko ― A Short Conversation

Nov 15 is Uplifting Pills' birthday, and this year it's turning 6! The two series, Chill Pills and Calm Pills, have come a long way since their humble beginnings, both in quality and reach. What a magnificent journey this continues to be and what a privilege to reach more and more likeminded listeners every day. I'm also happy to report the combined shows are now clocking in ~160,000 worldwide downloads a month! 😅 Leave a review to let me know how you're enjoying this double album I put together to celebrate this occasion. Cheers! 🥂 This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. Just say "Alexa, Open Chill Pills Radio" or "Ok Google, Ask Chill Pills Radio to Play". Tracklist 00:00 Midival Punditz ― Rebirth (Edit) 03:58 Honeyroot ― Drifter 08:20 Mark Knopfler ― Metroland Theme 10:23 Melounge ― Maledives Beach (Islands Of Chill Del Mar Cafe mix) 14:14 John H. Clarke ― Aguila Cosmica 18:17 Jose Delgado ― Sal Rossa 22:04 Blan

Seeing Hollow Coves live for the first time this year was a jolt of inspiration to craft this mix. Their incredibly uplifting music is a gift to this world, and I wanted to extend it with a wrapping of my own. A line up of amazing artists and hand-picked soul-soothing songs awaits you. Enjoy! This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. Just say "Alexa, Open Chill Pills Radio" or "Ok Google, Ask Chill Pills Radio to Play". Tracklist 00:00 Paper Ocean ― we'll be ok 01:08 Hollow Coves ― Anew 05:13 Lights & Motion ― As The World Goes Away (Edit) 07:30 Steve Jablonsky ― I Believe In Fitness 09:20 Attom ― That One Summer 13:03 Aquilo ― Put Me Down 15:34 v e n n, Sound Therapist, Dear Gravity ― Pastel Stars (Twilight Edit) 19:08 City Girl ― a light is never dim, cold or alone 21:55 WMD ― Dawn Chorus 23:39 Andrew Belle ― When the End Comes 28:42 Lights & Motion ― Sparks 30:46 U137 ― Awakening 34:13 Zazenkai, Chill Advisor ― Breeze 36:36 Marib

I love coffee and I love chillout music (especially lofi), so this mix was bound to happen! I set out to infuse the two to give you the aroma of Sunday morning relaxation. Grab your favorite cup of joe and decompress with these thoughtfully curated and harmonically mixed instrumental tunes. Enjoy! This podcast is also available as ad-free 24/7 online radio on your Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker. Just say "Alexa, Open Chill Pills Radio" or "Ok Google, Ask Chill Pills Radio to Play". Tracklist 00:00 Josh Leake ― Young Summer (Edit) 03:10 Prithvi & Project AER ― One for Winter 05:23 fnonose ― Empty Space 07:50 Purple Decades ― Kyoto 10:30 Henrik Lindstrand ― Campfire 12:33 No Spirit ― Forest Lake Walk 15:06 v i v ― When The Lights Go Off 17:53 Nina Humphreys ― Thoughts from the Balcony 18:12 Project AER ― Anywhere Else (feat. cxlt.) 20:22 Lofi Fruits Music, Fets, Chill Fruits Music ― Jocelyn Flores 22:06 Peter Broderick ― The Last Christmas 23:22 Tatami Construct, Towerz ― good friends 25:13 smpl