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.
Playful and lighthearted ukulele and synth rhythms over spacious percussion and atmospheric pads- Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Distant and atmospheric percussion with staccato synth bass create an otherworldly and huge soundscape, ethereal and chill - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Tribal drums and noise rhythms with peaceful piano and synth pads. Otherworldly and ethereal giving chill vibes - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Filtered noise rhythms with big piano chords, uplifting bittersweet and a little uneasy. Synthetic soundscapes with unique textures- Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
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
Spacious piano loops and natural field recordings give underwater vibes. Lazy percussion loops and shimmering synths give uplifting and calming atmospheres - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Powerful and driving piano with forceful and intricate percussion create forward momentum and tension - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Serene and beautiful piano melodies and synthscapes over natural field recordings and subtle percussion give warm inviting glowing moods - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Creepy and ominous synthetic textures slowly build up with subtle electroacoustic percussion and piano loops to give an uneasy yet beautiful bittersweet vibe - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lo-fi bitcrushed swinging beats with syncopated bass and processed electric piano melodies create a lazy and laid back warm and calming atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
Lo-fi piano melodies over simple drum grooves and syncopated basslines give a funky and cool instrumental hip-hop vibe. Electric piano embellishments and solos add some flavor - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
Lo-Fi instrumental hip hop with bombastic crunchy drums, piano, and synth pads. Cool, serious, bittersweet - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
Lo-fi processed piano chords over cool and slow drum loops give a laid back and chill vibe - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Lo-Fi
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
Mellow, warm and intimate processed piano, ethereal pads and soundscapes. Melancholy and bittersweet - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Spacious metallic percussion soundscapes with delicate piano accompaniment and sporadic jazzy drums, second section is epic and full - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Mellow, warm synths with glitchy percussion and processed electric piano give beautiful and bittersweet vibes. - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
slow peaceful synth soundscapes swell into existence over natural recordings. Driving percussion fades in over time as the track builds - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Nostalgic hazy droning synths create an atmospheric soundscape while distant processed piano adds depth and dimension - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Synthetic spacious atmospheres with metallic droning sounds and delay washed piano melodies. Soundscapes, tension, rhythmic 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, Electronic, IDM
A slow and atmospheric buildup of textures with rhythmic pulsing. Warm, calm, peaceful. Soundscapes to add depth and dimension - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Syncopated and rhythmic kalimba melodies over slow evolving pads and natural soundscapes. Beautiful, serene, peaceful 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, Electronic, IDM
Creepy and ominous lo-fi nostalgic experimental music with garbled and reversed voices, melancholy piano, and a depressing sparse filtered beat - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A hypnotic and driving downtempo electronica track with syncopated bass lines, glitchy melodies and a calm, chill overall vibe - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Experimental and quirky electronica with a broken beat, droning and lazy synths, sampled drums and tense piano - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Bouncy and noisy, playful quirky electronica. Unique instrumentation, bittersweet piano, driving drums and electroacoustic patterns - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Slow and peaceful steel drums and flute loop and build up beatiful serene melodies. Atmospheric, playful 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, Electronic, IDM
Lo-fi sparse melancohic piano, vinyl sound, vintage - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Swirling and underwater sounding synth melodies with an uplifting and atmospheric feel. Electroacoustic percussion loops build up to add forward motion - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Slow and simple bittersweet piano, closely recorded and intimate, with electronic embellishments - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Ethereal and otherworldly synth swells smothered in reverb and effects. Epic, harsh and undulating. Bittersweet, beautiful and unique - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lo-fi uneasy synthscapes with tribal percussion. Fast paced and syncopated piano rhythms - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Ominous, bittersweet glockenspiel and thumpy percussion. Open and spacious, somewhat uplifting but also uneasy - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Atmospheric and metallic soundscapes made with cowbell, triangle, kalimba and piano. Warm, inviting and happy - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lo-fi, ominous and bittersweet piano with plucky string rhythms and crunchy drums. Warm 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, Electronic, IDM
Slow, trippy, calming synthesizer swells building up on each other to create a serene, natural soundscape. Simple piano embellishments punctuate the melodic content. Happy heartwarming and warm - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi,, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Lo-Fi reversed piano and droning synthesizers over a simple synth bass, with open and percussion. Ukulele rhythms and kalimba melodies. Dark, warm, bittersweet, ominous - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Processed piano and ukulele join lush synth swells to make a beautiful soundscape. Simple ethereal piano melodies play on top - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A Lo-Fi percussion playground captured by a steel can microphone. Kalimba, Steel Drum, piano and processed vocals. Uplifting, chill 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, Electronic, IDM
Muted steel drum made to sound like light rainfall mixed with subtle kalimba melodies and lush synth pads. Melodic looping piano adds an ominous and melancholy atmosphere - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A simple piano etude with ascending arpeggios in the left hand and rudimentary melodies in the right. Uplifting, intimate and close - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
A slowly building and evolving piano based soundscape with layered reverb and delay effects that makes an otherworldly and unique listening experience with many contrasting sections, a nod to Steve Reich's phases - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Intimate and ominous piano, closely recorded with background noise, heavily compressed, with synthesizer accompaniment - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
Spacious and atmospheric synth swells lead the way to soft and pretty piano, ethereal, uplifting, and sensual - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, IDM
