Ian Anderson , Bob Holroyd - Music Beds

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Music Beds by Ian Anderson & Bob Holroyd: A Forgotten Gem from 1995 Let me tell you, Music Beds is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released back in '95 under the Chappell Recorded Music Library label in Austria, this thing doesn’t scream for attention—but it’s got layers. Like peeling an onion, except instead of crying, you're just vibing harder with every track. It's Stage & Screen music, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it's all stiff and formal. Nah, this album feels like a mixtape someone made for a movie they were dreaming about. The genre “Theme” might sound vague, but trust me, these tracks hit different depending on your mood. You could loop some of them while staring out a rainy window or use others as fuel when you're running late and need to hustle. Tracks like "Organic Lifeflow" and "Hi-Tech Surfer (b)" stuck with me—not because they’re perfect, but because they feel alive. Take "Organic Lifeflow," for instance. The name alone sounds like something you’d see scrawled on a smoothie shop chalkboard, right? But then the music kicks in, and suddenly you’re not just sipping green juice anymore—you’re floating down a river somewhere far away. There’s this subtle rhythm that builds without ever overwhelming you, kinda like life itself if life came with a chill playlist. I remember hearing it late at night after a long day, and it felt like the world slowed down just enough to breathe again. Then there’s "Hi-Tech Surfer (b)." Oh man, this one’s wild. It’s got this pulsing energy, like caffeine mixed with neon lights. If you close your eyes, you can almost picture someone racing through cyberspace in a bad CGI video from the '90s. It’s chaotic yet oddly comforting, like being lost in a crowd where everyone’s moving faster than you but somehow you still belong. Every time it plays, I half expect Keanu Reeves to show up in a leather jacket yelling "Whoa." What gets me about Music Beds is how unapologetically functional it is. These tracks weren’t meant to be chart-toppers; they were crafted to live inside scenes, to elevate moments without hogging the spotlight. And honestly? That makes them even cooler. They’re like the unsung heroes of storytelling—background players who secretly run the show. But here’s the kicker: listening to this album now feels like finding a dusty VHS tape in your attic. You know it’s old, maybe even outdated, but there’s something magical about its imperfections. Maybe that’s why I keep coming back to it. Or maybe it’s because deep down, we all crave a little chaos paired with calm—and Music Beds delivers both in spades. So yeah, next time you’re feeling nostalgic for the days before streaming services ruled everything, give this baby a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start imagining yourself surfing through cyberspace while floating down a serene river.

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Download

Filename: ian-anderson-bob-holroyd-music-beds.zip
  • MP3 size: 120 mb
  • FLAC size: 1226.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Hi-Tech Surfer (a)2:04
Utopian Images (b)2:29
Feelgood Factor (b)1:31
Power Explosion (b)1:35
Larch Road (a)3:15
Sizzlin' Fun (a)2:59
Utopian Images (c)1:55
Timelapse Action2:18
Factuals 1:38
Utopian Images (a)2:38
Manic Propulsion (a)2:20
Exotic Paradise (a)2:30
Larch Road (b)2:11
Hi-Tech Surfer (b)1:17
Electrifying (b)1:06
Fire And Rain2:27
Organic Lifeflow2:25
Sizzlin' Fun (b)1:47
New Field Of Endeavour1:57
Manic Propulsion (b)1:35
Feelgood Factor (a)1:58
Power Explosion (a)2:03
Electrifying (a)2:04
Live Action News2:18

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Catalog Numbers

CHAP AV094

Labels

Chappell Recorded Music Library

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Formats

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About Ian Anderson , Bob Holroyd

Mastering engineer mainly at and . During his time at Battery Studios he became involved with library music, eventually becoming a writer and he now has over 1000 titles published.

Name Vars

  • Ian
  • Jan Anderson

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Music Beds* by Ian Anderson and Bob Holroyd is like a hidden gem from 1995. It’s not your typical music release—it was made for use in films, TV, and other media. The tracks have quirky names like "Hi-Tech Surfer" and "Sizzlin’ Fun." What’s wild is that many of the songs have multiple versions labeled (a), (b), or even (c). It’s like they gave you options depending on the vibe you needed. Released in Austria under the Chappell Recorded Music Library label, this album feels like a time capsule of creative energy from the '90s.