I recently had the pleasure of joining Marc Bohn and Klaus Baetz on the Studiosofa Podcast by Sound&Recording Magazine for the episode “Ambient produzieren – Sounddesign und kreative Klangwelten – Thomas Lemmer #257.”
The conversation offered a deep look into my musical world and the creative process behind my upcoming album DREAMSCAPES II. We talked about how modern ambient and chill-out music is created through atmosphere, space, emotion, sound design, hardware synthesizers, and immersive mixing.
One central topic was the album’s first single, “A Sky of Light, A Symphony Unfolding”. In the podcast, I shared how the track developed, how I shape slowly evolving arrangements, and why quiet music still needs movement, tension, and emotional storytelling.
We also spoke about my musical journey, from classical piano lessons and church organ to electronic music production and international ambient releases. Many of my ideas still begin very intuitively at the piano before they grow into larger soundscapes in the studio. For me, ambient music is not just background music. It is a place to slow down, breathe, and enter another emotional space.
Hardware instruments were another important part of the discussion. I talked about why synthesizers such as the Waldorf Iridium, Novation Summit, Hydrasynth, and Moog Sirin are so inspiring to me. Their hands-on approach often yields unexpected moments, small imperfections, and emotional performances that shape the final sound.
During the episode, we also listened to “White Room” feat. Naemi Joy and “Forever,” a track I created with my friend Oine for our album ONE VISION. These examples opened up a beautiful conversation about collaboration, vocals in ambient music, space in the mix, and the balance between simplicity and emotional depth.
Another personal part of the talk was the visual world of DREAMSCAPES II. The artwork was created using my own Polaroids, including experimental images and dreamlike textures. I love how these photographs capture the same fragile, atmospheric feeling that I try to express in the music.
It was a very inspiring and enjoyable conversation with Marc and Klaus, full of insights into music production, creativity, and the emotional language of sound. Many thanks to Studiosofa and Sound&Recording Magazine for inviting me.
Watch the full episode here: