Review: Geir Jenssen's Biosphere project is, for many enthusiasts, a mecca-like project for ambient, and any sort of music that strays far left of field. Not only has he been an integral member of Jon Wonzencroft's Touch imprint, but the Norwegian artist has released plenty of mesmerizing work through his own Biophon Records, the perfect spot for his new album, Substrata. Through twenty-one segments of pure sound, Jenssen paints a subtle yet extremely candid picture of what life looks like at below zero temperatures. Through an intricate blend of field recordings and finely tuned electronic shapes, this album is a journey from start to finish. One shouldn't listen to these tracks individually, but rather in their entirety. You can thank us later.
Review: Norway's Geir Jenssen has been a pivotal figure of the ambient techno sound since the early 2000s and, unsurprisingly, his Biosphere moniker has been consistently chosen by what is possibly the best ambient label of our time, Jon Wozencroft's singular Touch stable. Cirque is an album from the year 2000 itself, but it could just as easily be from the year 2150; the rich textures and deep sonic landscapes are timeless to say the least. Moreover, this is an escapist piece of work, a whole world in itself which precipitates the listener into vast and endless journey through sound. This reissue is not to be missed, and should be regarded as a blueprint for what we consider to ambient music in the present day. Terrific stuff.
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