... "Cirque" was inspired by the life of an explorer who ended up in the lost forests of Alaska. It remains in the ambient music tradition of the previous "Substrata", with a cold but bright vibe. But unlike its predecessor, beats are present on most tracks, giving them a livelier side. 'Nook ... Read review
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In mountains, a cirque is a semicircular amphitheater shaped feature with steep walls carved by a glacier. With this definition, we can only assume that Geir Jenssen (aka Biosphere) will take us once again to a trip into high altitudes. "Cirque" was inspired by the life of an explorer who ended up in the lost forests of Alaska. It remains in the ambient music tradition of the previous "Substrata", with a cold but bright vibe. But unlike its predecessor, ... ...side. 'Nook And Cranny' and 'Grand Dome' set up the atmosphere with their peaceful pads, dub influenced basslines and light beats. The dark and calm 'Black Lamb and Grey Falcon' and its delicate guitar then give a little break before the smooth and bassy 'When I Leave' gets us ready for the final part of the journey. We are now in the black lands of 'Iberia Eterea', just a last step to the excellent 'Algae And Fungi' where drum 'n bass fans should ...
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Album Reviews: Mojo (6/00, p.96) - "...A perfectly constructed 47-minute sequence: cold clarity up against real depth of field, synth cycles dissolving into sudden moments of sonic revelation that sound like walking in a dream....What a good record."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Nook & Cranny
2.: Le Grand Dome
3.: Grandiflora
4.: Black Lamb & Grey Falcon
5.: Miniature Rock Dwellers
6.: When I Leave
7.: Iberia Eterea
8.: Moistened & Dried
9.: Algae & Fungi (part 1)
10.: Algae & Fungi (part 2)
11.: Too Fragile To Walk On
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