Category : Ambient

17 Oct

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble

by Christian Nelson

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (Planet Mu) The duo of Jason Kohnen and Gideon Kiers originally formed The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble around the turn of the century and started out by creating soundtracks to moody silent films such as Murnau’s Nosferatu and Lang’s Metropolis. In the meantime, they’ve added several new members [...]

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06 Oct

Brian Eno – Curiosities Volume I/II (2003/04)

by Christian Nelson

Brain One’s interest in doing things in the present rather than trading off his considerable reputation means he’s almost constantly at work in his studio; it’s not unusual for him to turn up for a radio interview clutching a new piece he’s finished off that morning. That many of these tracks never see the light [...]

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05 Oct

Compounds + Elements: An Introduction to All Saints Records

by Christian Nelson

Compounds + Elements: An Introduction to All Saints Records London-based All Saints Records decided to celebrate its relaunching (it was mostly silent from 2001-2004) by releasing Compounds + Elements, an 18-track compilation album showcasing the span and quality of the label. Though All Saints started in 1991 with producing almost solely ambient music, it has [...]

27 Sep

Coppe’ – Artificial Insemination 2009

by Christian Nelson

Coppe’ (pronounced Co-pa’y) is a Japanese electronic music singer-songwriter and music producer. She has released eleven solo albums on her self-owned Mango + Sweet Rice label. I would describe Coppe’ as a funny and always happy and she’s one of the most generous persons i know. She has 11 albums under her belt and she [...]

25 Sep

Odyssey By William Orbit

by Christian Nelson

In addition to his work with Madonna, Blur, Prince, Pink, New Order, All Saints, Robbie Williams, U2, and many others from the worlds music A-list, William Orbit carries impeccable dance music credentials. The producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist co-founded seminal British dance label, Guerilla, was the musical force behind early 90′s dance outfit, Bassomatic, co-produced One [...]