Karl Schaffner has been played on NTS in shows including The Witching Hour, featured first on 25 July 2015. Songs played include Mountains In The Sea, Effortless and Longitude.

Although born in Landshut, Germany, Karl Schaffner's musical development has mirrored his spiritual travels to the far corners of the world. Indian influences are especially evident in his original productions featuring guitars, bass, hammered dulcimers, and Chinese harps.