Numbers is an eight and a half minute ambient instrumental piece that combines mystery with meditative beauty to create an atmosphere that's both contemplative and thought provoking.  Subtle slide guitar, piano and other ambient treatments and effects blend to form an evocative soundscape.

The recording is inspired by  the enigmatic phenomenon of shortwave radio "Numbers Station" broadcasts.  Thought to be the covert communications of various spy and intelligence organizations to their operatives in the field,  these anonymous repetitions of number strings and cryptic phrases have surfaced regularly across the shortwave spectrum since the end of World War One.

The complete recording can be previewed in the flash player on this page as well as in the download shop.  The $.99 download includes both a 320kbps MP3 and a 256kbps lossless M4A bundled together in a .zip file for those with a format preference.

Two new ambient instrumental releases from Matthew Sigmon are now available as high quality digital downloads: Beyond The Golden Light and Matuta.

Beyond The Golden Light (previous working title Weightless) is a 46 minute composition featuring acoustic guitar against a rich textural background created from both acoustic and electric guitars.  It is also slated for a fall 2009 release from Monroe Products as a Hemi-Sync® embedded Metamusic title of the same name.  Read more about Beyond The Golden Light here, and preview a large portion of the recording now in the download shop.

The other release, titled Matuta, is one of Matthew's earliest ambient experiments and one that has stood the test of time.  Both titles not only make for enjoyable listening, but are excellent tools for creating a positive atmosphere at home or work, as well as effective aids in meditation, yoga and relaxation.

Get them both now as high quality MP3s (320kbps) and support independent music as you support your own healthier lifestyle.

The Alpha 15 Guided Relaxation Program is my latest project, and represents my most direct effort to date for creating audio that can improve the quality of life. The project is currently in the developmental stages, but I'm making the fundamental program element, the 15 minute alpha relaxation, available now free of charge.  Both a streaming player and download link can be found at the bottom of the main article.

Listen to the program using stereo headphones, the highest quality set you can get your hands on.  It really will add to the the effectiveness of the audio content and make it more enjoyable to listen to.

The Alpha 15 Guided Relaxation Program includes:

- a vocal guide track to assist you in completely relaxing both body and mind.

- white noise masking to produce a relaxation response in your sympathetic nervous system.

- a textural musical background embedded with binaural beats to help you achieve a deep (8hz) alpha brainwave state.  Therefore Do not use this program while engaging in any activity that requires your conscious, active attention!