For the 26th time, the most consistent of all ambient compilations, in a constant flux of static change, is released on Kompakt. Joining good friends from the early days and reliable confidants are some new additions to the non-hierarchical charts of contemplative rapture culture.
Leading the way is Micå, a Japanese electronic musician whose finely chiseled, graceful musical style has made it onto the new collection with two pieces. Also making his debut is Richard Ojijo, a seasoned sound engineer known, among other things, for his long-standing collaboration with the artist Marcel Odenbach and the Cologne-based label Magazine. Oskø aka Max Hytrek, a multi-talented newcomer to Kompakt and the music scene, debuts with his rapturously ecstatic piece "Ar Vag." He's followed by Sebastian Mullaert, appearing for the second time—this time teamed up with Sebastian Lilja aka Hush Forever. After his surprise return last year after a 20 year hiatus, we are delighted that Tetsuo Sakae aka Pass Into Silence is back again this year with one of his distinctive sound gems. As are Dirk Leyers (Closer Musik) and Mikkel Metal. 18 tracks are featured on this CD. "Erlösung" (Redemption) is the title of Segensklang's closing track. A kind of ambient bolero into infinity. Or at least until next year...
And what would Pop Ambient be without the iconic, artistic cover design of Veronika Unland, who once again, in her unmistakable way, says through the digital flower: The eye always listens...
Leading the way is Micå, a Japanese electronic musician whose finely chiseled, graceful musical style has made it onto the new collection with two pieces. Also making his debut is Richard Ojijo, a seasoned sound engineer known, among other things, for his long-standing collaboration with the artist Marcel Odenbach and the Cologne-based label Magazine. Oskø aka Max Hytrek, a multi-talented newcomer to Kompakt and the music scene, debuts with his rapturously ecstatic piece "Ar Vag." He's followed by Sebastian Mullaert, appearing for the second time—this time teamed up with Sebastian Lilja aka Hush Forever. After his surprise return last year after a 20 year hiatus, we are delighted that Tetsuo Sakae aka Pass Into Silence is back again this year with one of his distinctive sound gems. As are Dirk Leyers (Closer Musik) and Mikkel Metal. 18 tracks are featured on this CD. "Erlösung" (Redemption) is the title of Segensklang's closing track. A kind of ambient bolero into infinity. Or at least until next year...
And what would Pop Ambient be without the iconic, artistic cover design of Veronika Unland, who once again, in her unmistakable way, says through the digital flower: The eye always listens...
TRACK LISTING
01 Micå Echoes Of Blue 00:06:21
02 Segensklang Schauer Der Musen 00:05:18
03 Ümit Han Eines Tages 00:06:12
04 Pass Into Silence Pale Blue Dot 00:06:40
05 Würden & Schäfer Analysis Of Variance IV 00:05:25
06 Richard Ojijo Verzettelung Live@Filmforum 00:05:00
07 Luis Reich Distant Ort 00:06:48
08 Morgen Wurde Wusste Längst Feat. Tetsuroh Konishi 00:05:20
09 Dirk Leyers Regolith 00:06:56
10 Thore Pfeiffer / Niko Tzoukmanis Impuls 00:05:52
11 Joachim Spieth Onset 00:03:52
12 Blank Gloss Hairpin 00:04:14
13 Oskø Ar Vag 00:04:54
14 Sebastian Mullaert / Hush Forever Traces 00:07:28
15 Mikkel Metal Moss 00:04:52
16 Thore Pfeiffer Phase Locked Loop 2 00:05:30
17 Micå New Drop 00:05:10
18 Segensklang Erlösung 00:05:55