Absolutely stunning set of tunes from Ruckspin, mixing as Submotion Orchestra. Capturing the Submotion vibe is a daunting task, but everything you love about them is fully represented here – tasteful vocals, jazzier progressions, and a whole lot of soul & bass.

Things start off extremely gently with tracks by Quark, The Weeknd and Burial before Machine Drum’s now-classic remix of Bonobo serves as a transition into deeper territory. Weaving original tunes with excellent Submotion Remixes, Ruckspin subtly increasing the temperature until boiling over with the euphoric Planas‘s single “Better Days”. Then we cool off with some classic purple synths and tremendously soulful cuts by Jack Sparrow and others.

Stream via mixcloud above, or get the download here.

Tracklist:
1. Quark – Bernado [dub]
> The Weekend – What You Need [n/a]
> Planas – Rain On Me ft. Ed Thomas [Exceptional]
2. Burial – Street Halo [Hyperdub]
3. Khan – Polar [Electronic Explorations]
4. Bonobo – Eyes Down (Machine Drum remix) [Ninja Tune]
5. Ruckspin & Quark – Lydia’s Theme [dub]
> Icicle – Redemption ft. Robert Owens [Shogun Audio]
6. Submotion Orchestra – Blindspot (Distance remix) [Exceptional]
7. Ruckspin & Medison – Pastry Riddim [Pressed forthcoming]
> Submotion Orchestra – Hymn for Him (Phaeleh remix) [Exceptional]
8. Ruckspin – Belong [Electronic Explorations]
9. Submotion Orchestra – Times Strange ft. Rider Shafique [Exceptional]
10. Submotion Orchestra – Pop & Lock (Blacksmif remix) [Exceptional]
11. Cauto – Far From You [Disboot]
12. Submotion Orchestra – Perfection (Ed Thomas remix) [Exceptional]
13. Icicle – Need A Job [Shogun Audio]
14. Tarn – Train (Medison remix) [Smudge]
15. Planas – Better Days [Exceptional]
16. Ginz & Joker – Re Up [Kapsize]
17. Jack Sparrow – Can’t Dance [n/a]
18. Icicle & Joker D – Forseen [dub]
19. Jack Sparrow & Ruckspin – Good Old Days [Deep Medi]
20. Krts – Hold On (Glenn Astro remix) [Project Mooncircle]
21. Mount Kimbie – Carbonated [Hotflush]
22. Foreign Beggars – Flying To Mars ft. Donaeo (Ruckspin & Medison remix) [Mau5trap]
23. Joker – My Trance Girl [4AD]
24. Cymatic – Breakthrough [Dispatch]

When a mix starts out with a T. S. Eliot quote, you know it has somewhat loftier aspirations than your typical hour of beatmatched tunes. Masterfully put together by Soulmind, these 45 minutes showcase the more introverted, transcendent side of bass music. Burial or Sepalcure fans, take note.

The nature imagery in the title is apt; the vibe here is pointedly non-urban. Whereas early dubstep relied on dread and weight, this breed of future bass is permeated by a kind of lightness and hope. There’s no drops (unless you count the dew on the peaceful morning this mix conjures in your mind). These are headphone jams for your mind-forest.

A lot of DJs go for the jugular; Soulmind goes for the pineal gland. If you like this, grab  some more of his tasty mixes on Soundcloud.

01. Eleven Tigers – With A Little Patience (Soul Motive – 2010)
02. Zomby – Natalia’s Song (4AD – 2011)
03. Pedestrian – Hei Poa (Push & Run – 2011)
04. Submerse & Kuoyah – Bubblin’ (Frijsfo Beats – 2011)
05. Phaeleh – In The Twilight (Afterglo – 2011)
06. Mount Kimbie – Carbonated (Hotflush Recordings – 2011)
07. Disclosure – I Love…. That You Know (Transparent – 2011)
08. Fantastic Mr.Fox – Evelyn (Black Acre – 2010)
09. Clubroot – Lucid Dream (Lo Dubs – 2009)
10. Radiohead – Lotus Flower (Jacques Greene Remix) (Ticker Tape Ltd – 2011)
11. Radiohead – Lotus Flower (SBTRKT Remix) (Ticker Tape Ltd – 2011)
12. Versa – Monsoon (Smokin’ Sessions – 2011)
13. Dauwd – Ikopol (Pictures Music – 2011)
14. Radiohead – Little By Little (Caribou Remix) (Ticker Tape Ltd – 2011)
15. Michael Klein – MK’s Lullaby (Unreleased – 2012)
16. Icicle – Xylophobia (Shogun Audio – 2010)
17. Kidnap Kid – Shouldn’t Be Alone (123Mrk Remix) (Squelch And Clap – 2011)
18. Supra1 – Ghoster (Trouble & Bass Recordings – 2010)
19. Eric Goldstein – Strum (Unreleased – 2012)
20. James Blake – Postpone (R&S Records – 2010)