Substrata linguistics, plural of substratum, a language influenced by another substrata gardening, another term for subsoil substrata album, an ambient music album by biosphere. Reviews of substrata by biosphere album, ambient page 5. Substrata is an ambient music album by biosphere, released in 1997 by all saints records. Substrata definition and meaning collins english dictionary. We have even more content for the book, with a lot of exciting newcomers. Geir jenssens biosphere project is, for many enthusiasts, a meccalike project for ambient, and any sort of music that strays far left of field. Cd2 contains biosphere s soundtrack to the russian silent movie man with a movie camera, in collaboration with per martinsen aka mental overdrive, two bonus tracks from the japanese version of substrata flcp 1009 on for life recordsparadise island, the eye of the cyclone and endurium, plus the commissioned work laika. Stream substrata 2 by biosphere and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Originally released in 1997 on all saints records, this remastered version of substrata contains 11 tracks with a total length of 55. I am a devout listener of ambientelectronicnew age music since 1987, when my first album of this genre was steve roachs dreamtime return. 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.
Biosphere3d targets interactive landscape rendering based on a virtual globe. Substrata is a studio album by biosphere released in 1997. From his featureless but strangely beautiful landscape he has fashioned a featureless but strangely beautiful soundscape. 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. It comes as a double gatefold album featuring the bonus track laika 14. Substrata evokes the immense, icy landscapes of the arctic, places where it isnt certain that any forms of life dwell, and yet these sounds are not devoid of human emotion.
The best ambient album ive heard in an ice age, an album of terrifying, desolate and allenveloping beauty. It was written and produced by ken downie, martin and richard dust. Biosphere is widely regarded as one of the legendary names in ambient electronic music. These are the albums that have shifted moods and created new worlds. Reviews of substrata by biosphere album, ambient page 2. 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. Occasionally interspersed with other records, biosphere s substrata was my goto album for this occasion for the longest time. It is biospheres first truly ambient album, and has a theme of cold. Listen free to biosphere substrata as the sun kissed the horizon, poa alpina and. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and. Substrata is a very clearheaded statement of purpose.
Oct 03, 20 substrata never fails into that trap with ambient music. Umpi, sony atv publishing, latinautor, sodrac, and 14 music rights societies. On the contrary, listening to the album can be a most profoundly emotive experience and. 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. Follow music tested on kids to never miss another show. Substrata is a music studio album recording by biosphere progressive electronicprogressive rock released in 1997 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Not only has he been an integral member of jon wonzencrofts 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. Biosphere s 2nd release for touch after cirque is a double cd in digipak designed by jon wozencroft. Its not the limp synthwash wallpaper normally associated with the genre. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. 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.
New album releases download full albums, daily updates. Biosphere s first truly ambient album, it has a theme of cold, of. Google earth pro on desktop is free for users with advanced feature needs. Buy biospheres album titled substrata to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. Substrata never fails into that trap with ambient music. Includes unlimited streaming of substrata via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. To qualify for free postage the order must be sent as one package.
Substrata is a leading us manufacturer of 100% organic, nontoxic enzyme solutions not found elsewhere in the environmental maintenance market. Even the obvious twin peaks samples dont bother me quite as much, as they at least fit the tone of the music. The albums title and concept of sound reference the 1978 ambient release music for airports, created by brian eno. Listen free to biosphere substrata 2 prologue, the silent orchestra and more. Listen to substrata biosphere online music streaming. Sony atv publishing, sodrac, bmi broadcast music inc. And best of all its ad free, so sign up now and start using at home or in the classroom. Download our english dictionary apps available for both ios and android. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Included with the soundtrack is a cd remaster of biosphere s substrata, and its reason alone to buy the set.
It is biosphere s first truly ambient album, and has a theme of cold, of mountains and glaciers, and of running water. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Substrata is so incredibly beautiful that i sometimes feel that if. From what has now been said it will readily be inferred that the distribution of. God knows why biosphere thought his mountainous ambient soundscapes needed to be replaced with singing and acoustic guitar strumming for one track in the middle. Substrata 1997 is a purely atmospheric ambient biosphere album, released on all saints records. Substrata is so completely perfect that even the random chaotic nature of wind through leaves syncs up with every moment of this cd. At first, i couldnt believe what i was hearing, because i was so used to the mundane commercial tracks of mainstream artists. Merlin kudosrecords on behalf of biophon records norway. Biosphere biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The petrified forest 6 track minialbum black mesa single.
I first heard biosphere on channel 932 comcast, music choice, when they played the things i tell you from substrata. Downloads and gift vouchers do not count towards free shipping. Cdone substrata originally released in 1997 on all saints records, this remastered version of substrata contains 11 tracks with a total length of 55. The vinyl edition of substrata is released by geir jenssens own label biophon records. Substrata is a pioneer in road construction, environmental maintenance, agricultural growth support, and deep cleaning. It is apparent that in many cases lichens are quite indifferent to the substrata on which they occur, whence we infer that the preference of several for certain substrata depends upon the temperature of the locality or that of the special habitat. Sep 10, 2017 substrata 2 licensed to youtube by merlin kudosrecords on behalf of biophon records norway. Listen free to biosphere substrata as the sun kissed the horizon, poa alpina and more.
Definition of substrata from the collins english dictionary. 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. Biosphere biography geir jenssen born 19620530 tromso, norway biosphere comes as the solely made work adaptation of norwegian electronic instrumentalist geir jenssen, being the most succesful and wellrecognized of his main recording names, as well as the deepest reach ever done by him extensively and qualitatively, as a project and as a way of interpreting the music gift. If you submitted work that was in line with the requirements of the project, you were routed to the substrata facebook group.
Substrata is the third studio album by norwegian electronic musician geir jenssen under the stage name biosphere, released in 1997 by all saints records. Reviews of substrata by biosphere album, ambient page 3. Of course, this isnt always the case, but for workload productivity ambient generally works the best to fill the gap of silence while not degrading the attention i can give to whatever it is that im doing. It supports dem, satellite and aerial images, 3d models collada, 3d plant models, and shapefiles.
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. Therefore, all items must be in stock or you should be happy to wait until all items become available to ship so they can be sent as one package. Aug 20, 2008 biosphere sphere of noform from the album substrata. Biosphere, released substrata in 1997, an ambient album that went unnoticed by most, quietly. On its 18th birthday, the albums producer geir jenssens biophon label treats it to a subtle facelift at poles mastering desk, reanimating the still. Biosphere substrata 01 as the sun kissed the horizon. Disc two tracks 1218 is a soundtrack for the 1929 silent film the man. Biosphere is great but if someones introduction was substrata then i could see how they could be a little disappointed with the rest of their discography. Geir jenssen writer, producer, alexander stojanovic editing, audun strype engineer, david coppenhall design.
Substrata 2 licensed to youtube by merlin kudosrecords on behalf of biophon records norway. Field recordings mesh with billowing string arrangements. 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. Interactive landscape rendering based on a virtual globe. Not to say that they dont consistently put out amazing music but nothing will compare to substrata, except maybe man with a movie camera which is just a rework still amazing of substrata. The first one hundred copies ordered from biosphere s website were signed by the artist. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making. 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. Substrata by biosphere, released 01 december 2011 1. Import and export gis data, and go back in time with historical imagery. It is considered to be a classic ambient album, consistently in the top 5 in surveys on the hyperreal ambient mailing list. 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.
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