After a long “battle” to make Ambient Music available on music platforms, here’s the result.
I’m not sure which is more frustrating: being unable to turn an idea into music, or having an idea but being unable to share it with the world.
The latter happened to me recently when I tried uploading some new Ambient Music to various music platforms, only to have them rejected.
I typically create music for a specific work projects or to express my emotions and keep it to myself, but I also enjoy having people listen to it eventually, even if it’s just to say, “Yeah… whatever…”
A while ago, after finishing some tracks and attempting to upload them to all music platforms, I received messages stating that the release was rejected.
But why were they rejected? Was there a technical issue? Or was the quality not up to par?
No, the problem lies with the music platforms themselves.
Some of them, notably Spotify and Apple Music, block Yoga/Meditation music from being uploaded to their platforms. This creates a significant problem and misconception about what music without beats or formal 4/4 time signatures (or any music that doesn’t sound like contemporary Pop) should sound like.
It’s truly bizarre.
I understand and accept that if I try to upload pink noise for sleep to music platforms, it will be rejected. That’s fair. Pink noise is just a basic sound with no creativity involved, and it’s not particularly challenging to create a track with it. It makes sense that this would be blocked.
But equating Ambient Music with Yoga/Meditation music demonstrates a whole new level of misunderstanding.
Also, why block Yoga/Meditation music at all?
Isn’t it also an expression of musical ability, focused on a specific objective? Renowned composers like John Cage and Stockhausen (I’m not comparing myself to them, please) created meditation music. Would music platforms block their compositions too?
Eventually, after some back-and-forth emails, I managed to explain that my new album complies with the music platforms’ “spirit,” and here’s the link for you to pre-save it:
https://ditto.fm/ambi-maestro-billy
It will be fully available on September 2nd, after which I’ll be making posts here about each song, sharing more about the processes behind their creation.
I sincerely hope you enjoy the album. It’s designed for you to listen to while doing nothing, or when you need a break from the daily cacophony. For the best experience, use headphones (as the name Ambi stands for both Ambient and Ambisonics, which I used for some instruments), and fully immerse yourself in this journey.
Disclaimer: Some songs are as long as 14 minutes, so take your time. ?
Best wishes,
Billy
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