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.
Confusing and glitchy, melancholy, ominous, bittersweet piano and synthesizers - 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 intimate piano in a lively room, like an empty coffee shop that happens to have an antique upright piano in the back after the morning rush - 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 hypnotic synthetic rhythms with atmospheric and dramatic piano create a curious and mysterious 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, Electronic, IDM
Bombastic drums and gloomy piano over field recordings and tense synthesizers. - 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
Happy and lighthearted open piano chords in a lively room, Otherworldly reverb and synthesizers transform the piano into a deep and spacious introspective experience - 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 random metallic percussion rhythms with synthetic 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
Fast paced and cinematic. Electric piano melodies, driving basslines, and subtle drums add tension and drama - 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
Warm and inviting synth textures with field recordings and electroacoustic percussion create a lush and calming atmosphere. Steel drum melodies add 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
Bittersweet, melancholy, and spacious. Strings, synths and drums create a driving and cinematic backdrop. Intricate Piano melodies and fast paced loops - 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 ocean sunrise, sounds of waves, peaceful and meditative droning synthesizers set the mood while simple ukulele melodies fade in to start your day with an epic build up - 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
Organic melodies from a steel pan drum emerge as they loop over and over building up a beautiful and serene sonic backdrop. Ukulele plays simple themes to tie it all together - 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
Playful synthetic melodies over organic rhythms give off a whimsical vibe. A dense fog appears and intimate piano emerges - 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
Sounds of nostalgia and outdated technology. Synthesizers, electric piano, and electroacoustic percussion. Chill out spacey - 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
Electroacoustic percussion loops with kalimba melodies. Open, tribal, spacious and intricate. Driving 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
Bells, strings, and orchestral percussion with piano create a wide open space that's cinematic, uplifting, mysterious and triumphant - 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
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
Spacious and open synth harmonies over pulsating field recordings. Simple, serene, and grandiose. - 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
Glitchy percussion loops with droning synthesizer pads, glittery and triumphant - 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
Woozy synth pads and legato electric bass with field recordings and nature sounds, distant electroacoustic percussion and muted piano melodies. Mysterious and 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
Simple synthesizer melody playing ascending fifths with plenty of delay, droning synth pads, electroacoustic drum loops. Warm and inviting, beautiful 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
Laid back and chill vibes, droning synths, sampled electroacoustic percussion, hypnotic and dreamy - 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
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
Soft piano melodies build up and loop over each other into a fascinating soundscape with sampled percussion and synthesizers - 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
Sad and mournful piano, close and intimate, warm and inviting, subtle nature sounds and synth drones - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Dark Ambient
Electroacoustic foley and kalimba rhythms create a hypnotic backdrop for some punctuated piano themes. Sparse and laid back, cool and groovy - 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
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
dark and creepy, field recordings and droning synthesizers, uneasy and haunting but beautiful, bittersweet, nostalgic - 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
Futuristic atmospheres, sci-fi mechanical ambient space sounds, beautiful and uplifting, soft and soothing - 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
Somewhat disorienting resonant synthesized melodies start out and found sound percussion patterns emerge to create an otherworldly experience - 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
Droning synth pads and rhythms over clicky percussion and hypnotic soundscapes. - 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, laid back, sparse bass drum and field recordings over meandering kalimba, piano, and synth pads. Atmospheric, serene, meditative - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Warm and nostalgic synth pads ease you into an atmospheric soundscape. Kalimba melodies and lo-fi drums bring you in further into a beautiful and bittersweet arrangement - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Futuristic layered synth and electric piano melodies over chill drum loops. Atmospheric, beautiful, and laid back. Piano loops build on each other at the end - Sounds similar to Aphex Twin or Brian Eno, perfect for mood beds or forward motion in drama, sci-fi, films and TV, Instrumental, Electronic, Progressive Electronic
Quirky and driving electronica with electroacoustic sampled percussion, atmospheric synths, and kalimba melodies. Futuristic 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, Progressive Electronic
A dramatic and bittersweet mix of synthesizers and pitch shifted tuned percussion, glitchy drum machine loops and piano melodies change the mood to more uplifting and fun - 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
cymbal improvisations over vocal synth loops and beautiful glitchy ascending 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, Electronic, IDM
Nature sounds, insects, leaves rustling, bees buzzing. Frippertronics style synth delays, electroacoustic drum loops, atmospheric and spacious, majestic horns and funky melodies - 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 pleasant piano and synth pads with glitchy sampled drums, melodic, simple 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, Electronic, IDM
Spacious jazzy drums open up to droning synth harmonies and slowly build up to muted piano melodies and gated sampled drums - 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
