Live recording from Chicago's Atrium: First Touch event at Podlasie October 10th, 2026. An evening of exploration and expression centered around Atrium, the new instrument from Whimsical Rap. The evening started with a 30-minute drone orchestra featuring five diverse performers playing this brand-new instrument. The remainder of the night was dedicated to exploring the Atrium together, with facilitation by Dani Derks (WR's Materials Director). Performers include Zander Raymond, https://zanderraymond.bandcamp.com/music, Eel Romance https://eelromance.bandcamp.com/album/funny-blue, Chelliah https://chelliah.bandcamp.com/album/an-oceanic-feeling-2, Jeff Kolar https://jeffkolar.bandcamp.com/album/two-notes

https://atrium.whimsicalraps.com/

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"Dinner with Gray" is a program centered on conversation, listening, and living alongside ambient music. Join Gray on a nonlinear journey through the pathways of ambient music history, moving from its ethereal origin points to its current cultural moments. Part study group, part focused listening, depending on the time and space of the given moment.

"Dinner with Gray" is a program hosted by Gray Schiller, an ambient artist working under inyoureyes, Paulastretch, and Grayson in the mirror. They are the founder of the ambient music nonprofit StretchMetal and a founding member of the Atmospheric Music Alliance.