Release data: Biosphere – Shenzhou CD, Groove Unlimited, 2009 There are various degrees of minimalism applied to and found in electronic music. Biosphere’s “Shenzhou” – based on the orchestral works of Claude Debussy upon which tracks 1 to 10 are adapted- features a drastic form. This time around and contrary to his previous two albums, Geir Jensen has transformed and condensed the Northern Scandinavian moodscapes…
Release data: Biosphere – Substrata CD, All Saints Records, 1997 All who love to immerse and linger in Arctic-flavoured ambient music is at the right spot with “Substrata”, a classic soundscape recording by Geir Jenssen, aka Biosphere. While listening, one can almost feel the chilling cold evaporating from its 60-minute long form atmospheric tone textures. Rich in detail and featuring expert layering of synth pads,…
