Time Rival is the ambient music project of Illinois native Michael Southard. He earned a bachelor's degree in Music Business from Southern Illinois University in 2007 and has continued honing his production and songwriting skills. The music of Time Rival combines Ambient, Electronica, and Experimental music in new and exciting ways, and it has been described as "music for dreaming." Tuned percussion, electroacoustics, field recordings, piano, and synthesizers make up soundscapes and ethereal environments for the listener to get lost in.
Michael Southard, Time Rival’s creator, is co-owner of the independent record label Triplicate Records. He is a freelance mastering engineer, and curates mixes and playlists for TRIP FM.
A swirling and slightly uneasy synthesizer swells create warm and tense soundscapes - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Emotional and atmospheric soundscapes full of synths, natural sounds and processed piano loops. Beautiful and airy - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Steel drums and synths create an ominous and emotional atmosphere. Natural percussion and electroacoustic drum loops accompany to create an almost melancholy vibe - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Bright and uplifting piano and marimba over subtle natural sounding drums and percussion. Beautiful and driving - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Soft, warm and inviting synth melodies repeat over nature sounds and droning pads. Happy and uplifting - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Creepy and ominous sounds of wind and jangly percussion create a warm and uneasy atmosphere with droning synths - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Processed sounds of water and steam resonate while distant slow mallet percussion melodies create a rich and soothing meditative atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Soothing sounds of nature and running water are joined by processed piano and synthesizer melodies that grow and build themselves into existence. Thoughtful, serene and beautiful - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Resonant synth swells and spacious piano chords give off a wintry, beautiful and uplifting soundscape - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Warm and spacious synth pads swell into existence and subside to allow big open piano chords to play bittersweet themes. - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Slow, warm and dark uneasy piano, a little bit of tension. Synth and string pads fill out the space to create a dramatic soundscape. - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Warm and inviting piano with strings and synths. Happy, beautiful, serene and uplifting - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Descending violin melodies with rhythmic piano harmonies. Happy, warm, inviting, and uplifting - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Warm and fuzzy ambient music. Glowing and droning synth pads create a cozy sonic blanket. Delayed piano melodies switch things up to create an immense space - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Slow and distant piano with synth horns and strings accompanying to create a strange and open soundscape - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
An otherworldly and synthetic soundscape of electric synth pads and slow piano melodies - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Slow, intimate and meditative piano over subtle synth pads - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
dark, creepy, distant piano drenched in reverb creating an otherworldly soundscape with tension and bittersweet emotions - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Dark, warm and intimate piano run through a series of delays and over a bed of droning, shimmering synth pads. Bittersweet, somber and sparse - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
A warm and nostalgic collage of altered piano loops building up on each other to create a rich and inviting soundscape. - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Resonating piano and electroacoustic loops that grow and evolve into a beautiful, rich and warm droning soundscape - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Warm and intimate piano looping over itself with added digital glitches creating rhythms that evolves into a serene, icy and beautiful atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Nostalgic synth and woodwind swells over subtle nature sounds create a lush and atmospheric sonic backdrop, contrasting sections with rhythmic electric piano and hypnotic and relaxing synthesizer melodies allow the sound and mood to evolve - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Spacious and cavernous synth swells and subtle nature sounds create a rich warm and inviting atmosphere, while distant piano plays uplifting and sparse melodies - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Space Music
Electroacoustic rhythms create a natural atmosphere while kalimba plays organic sounding melodies and harmonies over steady synth pads - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Ascending piano melodies over nature sounds and lush synth pads, scenic and cinematic - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
A scenic interlude of spacious synths and strings, cinematic and warm - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Melodic, nostalgic synth melodies over spacious and sparse drums and pads. Melancholic and heartfelt - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Ethereal and atmospheric synthesizers outline a beautiful and natural landscape, while soft percussion and simple melodic piano add character - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
dark, mysterious and nostalgic. Creepy synths, strings, and distant piano paint a haunting picture - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
Beautiful synth swells over uneasy and detuned pads. Futuristic and atmospheric. Melodic and dramatic - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
Slow and melancholic piano and strings, sad and forlorn, hauntingly beautiful - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
swirling and hypnotic synths and strings create a lush and beautiful sonic backdrop - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
slow and mechanical rhythmic train sounds with sparse piano and strings, melodic electric piano. The arrangement builds with energy to create a mysterious and calm atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
Slow and contemplative piano, Melancholic strings arrangement, sad and nostalgic - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, Neoclassical New-Age
nostalgic mood bed with distant reverb soaked piano and strings - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
creepy futuristic sci-fi mood music otherworldly atmospheric and enveloping - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Detuned piano over futuristic sci-fi synth swells, an uplifting and cinematic experience - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Pretty piano over glitchy electronic sounds. Futuristic and emotional - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
hypnotic new age electronic music, looping synths and light percussion with melodic electric piano and pads - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Dry electric guitar, sparse and melodic, playing over a bed of synth and string swells. Atmospheric, meditative and calm - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
glitchy electronic loops of e-piano accompanied by acoustic piano to create an eerie yet playful sonic landscape - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Ethereal synth and string swells, atmospheric and peaceful, futuristic cinematic sci-fi film score - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
somber piano, slow and contemplative, mourning or loss - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
hypnotic and atmospheric synth loops over field recordings and swells. Dark and mysterious with a hint of hope - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Slow, melodic piano with an uplifting and mellow vibe. Notsalgic synth pads and electronic percussion help round things out - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Melodic and hypnotic piano looping with nostalgic strings swells - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Slow, generative piano over nature sounds. Relaxing and meditative - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
slow and soft piano with some sparse percussion and strings, uplifting and melodic, simple and straight forward - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
Emotional string swells with melodic electric piano and field recordings - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, New Age, New Age Electronic
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