Biosphere is an alias used by progressive electronic artist geir jenssen, which represents his solo work. Substrata is an ambient music album by biosphere, released in 1997 by all saints records. Download biosphere microgravity sound 5 reissue cd 1994 dl from 245 mb, biosphere insomnia sound 15 1997 ncr int 0daymusic org rar from 82 mb free from tradownload. Occasionally interspersed with other records, biospheres substrata was my goto album for this occasion for the longest time. Listen free to biosphere substrata as the sun kissed the horizon, poa alpina and more. Biosphere 2 may be closed for the safety of our community, guest and staff, but you can still go behind the scenes with daily facebook live posts featuring our directors, staff and researchers, we are ready for realtime questions youve always wanted to ask. Substrata, an album by biosphere on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Nasa the biosphere is a core concept within biology and ecology, where it serves as the highest level of biological organization, which begins with parts of cells and proceed to populations, species, ecoregions, biomes and finally, the biosphere. Music for real airports is the ninth fulllength studio album by the black dog released in 2010 on cd, vinyl and as flac file download. Cirque originally released in 2000 was biospheres first album for the uk label touch.
Here you can find biosphere sound installations shared files. Reviews of substrata by biosphere album, ambient page 2. Occasionally interspersed with other records, biosphere s substrata was my goto album for this occasion for the longest time. The biosphere includes all living organisms on earth, together with the dead organic matter produced by them. I first heard biosphere on channel 932 comcast, music choice, when they played the things i tell you from substrata. Substrata is the third studio album by norwegian electronic musician geir jenssen under the stage name biosphere, released in 1997 by all saints records it is biosphere s first truly ambient album, and has a theme of cold, of mountains and glaciers, and of running water. Download biosphere sound installations files tradownload. Biosphere s first truly ambient album, it has a theme of cold, of.
Substrata 2 by biosphere released in 2001 via biophon records. It was designed to explore the web of interactions within life systems in a structure with different areas based on various biological biomes. Those flickers of minimal techno also crept in, albeit less prominently, on 1997s substrata, widely regarded an ambient classic. Biosphere substrata 01 as the sun kissed the horizon. Geir jenssen writer, producer, alexander stojanovic editing, audun strype engineer, david coppenhall design. His 1997 album substrata was voted by the users of the hyperreal. Sounds of howling wind and creaking wood, although infrequently employed, create a chilling soundscape interrupted by. Kunz geir jenssens 1997 substrata album is considered by many to be one of the most essential, genredefining pieces of ambient of all times. At first, i couldnt believe what i was hearing, because i was so used to the mundane commercial tracks of mainstream artists. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. I havent heard the original so cannot say if the remaster is an improvement. Biosphere substrata expanded reissue 2017 download by.
Biosphere is the main recording name of geir jenssen born 1962, a norwegian musician who has released a notable catalogue of ambient electronic music. I was noting stuff in my diary for the first time in ages and put my headphones on even though my tinnitus is worse than ever. Substrata released, oddly, on the new ageheavy all saints label was the first fulllength solo work released by biosphere s geir jenssen following a threeyear period of silence. His 1997 album substrata to 050cdbio 005lp was voted by the users of the hyperreal website in 2001 as the best alltime classic ambient album. The best ambient album ive heard in an ice age, an album of terrifying, desolate and allenveloping beauty david stubbs, melody maker, 1997 biospheres substrata is a rarely topped pinnacle of the 90s ambient canon.
Its mission is to serve as a center for research, outreach, teaching, and lifelong learning about earth, its living systems, and its place in the universe. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Id have a paper due or some research to finish and send this album through the speakers to give me something to occupy my mind in the spaces when it. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Sep 23, 2016 on his new biosphere record, departed glories. It was originally constructed between 1987 and 1991, and has been owned by the university of arizona since 2011. It manages to keep my attention long enough so i can truly appreciated the craftsmanship upon the record however this album has its problem the main one is a lot of the songs are just too long.
This reissue comes with six bonus tracks and new artwork. Jenssen was born in norway in 1962 and has had ffiliations with several musical acts, including the dance oriented bel canto in 1987, and trance oriented bleep in 1990. Substrata 1997 is a purely atmospheric ambient biosphere album, released on all saints records. Biosphere 2 was originally meant to demonstrate the viability of closed ecological systems to support and maintain human life in outer space. I can say that substrata is a beautiful and immersive ambient soundscape, and definitely a grower. It manages to keep my attention long enough so i can truly appreciated the craftsmanship upon the record however this album has its problem the main one is a lot of the songs are just too long and too repetitive thus can be a bit harder to find. May 21, 2001 music for real airports is the ninth fulllength studio album by the black dog released in 2010 on cd, vinyl and as flac file download. Shenzhou, aside from being the name of the chinese mannedspaceflight vehicles, means magic vessel, and i cant imagine a more apt description for. To be honest, i began listening to this album while i was preparing to go out and finished when i got back home. Biosphere 3 will be a small biosphere raising event held on private land, in the late summer of 2017 or spring of 2018.
Biospheres soundtrack to insomnia also came out in 1997. Jun 06, 20 with roughly two and a half football fields worth of square footage, biosphere 2, recently spotlighted over at gizmodo, became worlds largest closed ecosystem. Substrata is so completely perfect that even the random chaotic nature of wind through leaves syncs up with every moment of this cd. It is considered to be a classic ambient album, consistently in the top 5 in surveys on the hyperreal ambient mailing list. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. And that project evolved towards a rhythmless arctic sound, set in a icy.
Biosphere biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Substrata is the third studio album by norwegian electronic musician geir jenssen under the stage name biosphere, released in 1997 by all saints records it is biospheres first truly ambient album, and has a theme of cold, of mountains and glaciers, and of running water. The best ambient album ive heard in an ice age, an album of terrifying, desolate and allenveloping beauty david stubbs, melody maker, 1997 biosphere s substrata is a rarely topped pinnacle of the 90s ambient canon. He is well known for his ambient house, then arcticambient styles, and his use of musicloops and peculiarsamples from scifi sources. I realize to that i am part of the cycle of life that created this recording and this tree and i feel both over come with immense joy and at. The album was the first of three to appear almost simultaneously, however the other two being the soundtrack to the psychological thriller insomnia, on the norwegian origo sound label, as well as his third. Biosphere 3 will be a small biosphereraising event held on private land, in the late summer of 2017 or spring of 2018. This double album consists of one of the finest ambient albums of the 1990s substrata, originally released on all saints in 1997, here in a freshly remastered version.
As biosphere, he has released 26 full length studio albums since. The album was the first of three to appear almost simultaneously, however the other two being the soundtrack to the psychological thriller insomnia, on the. Substrata by biosphere, released 01 december 2011 1. Substrata s products solve your everyday obstacles such as road construction, remediation, and soil conditioning. The albums title and concept of sound reference the 1978 ambient release music for airports, created by brian eno. Biosphere substrata 1997 posted on 20150506 20161003 by alexander s. Geir jenssen born 30 may 1962 is a norwegian electronic musician who records as biosphere. Substrata, which marked jenssens embarkation towards an intensely minimal style, is not only often considered to be jenssens best work to date, but is also seen as one of the alltime classic ambient albums. On its 18th birthday, the albums producer geir jenssens biophon label treats it to a subtle facelift at poles mastering desk, reanimating the stillmindblowing likes of.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Substrata, the first fully ambient biosphere album, appeared on all saints records in 1997, and quickly became referred to as a classic of the genre. I realize to that i am part of the cycle of life that created this recording and this tree and i feel both over come with immense joy and at the same time great saddness. It was written and produced by ken downie, martin and richard dust. With roughly two and a half football fields worth of square footage, biosphere 2, recently spotlighted over at gizmodo, became worlds largest closed ecosystem. Id have a paper due or some research to finish and send this album through the speakers to give me something to occupy my mind in the spaces when it wasnt occupied with something else. Substrata is a music studio album recording by biosphere progressive electronicprogressive rock released in 1997 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Norways multiinstrumentalist geir jenssen exbel canto, who had pioneered ambient house with bleeps north pole by submarine 1990, produced one of the most lyrical albums of ambient house, microgravity 1991, credited to his new project, biosphere. The biosphere is the biological component of earth systems, which also include the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and other spheres e. Oct 03, 20 substrata never fails into that trap with ambient music. A founding member of quasinew age norwegian trio bel canto, jenssen recorded a pair of albums with that group for belgiums crammed label before departing to record solo, first as bleep, then as biosphere.
Biosphere 2 is an american earth system science research facility located in oracle, arizona. It uses catalytic bonding to stabilize the clay particles and produce highdensity, long lasting roads. The petrified forest 6 track minialbum black mesa single. Substrata never fails into that trap with ambient music.
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