Kompakt’s Pop Ambient 2008 | The Field, Klimek

Posted: November 21st, 2007 | Author: justin | Filed under: ambient, music, photography, pop | 9 Comments »

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Above pic via lyrical

One of my favorite artists of the year has been The Field, who’s brilliant From Here We Go Sublime is in the running for the year’s best album (for me, at least). In Rainbows is right up there with it though. In addition to seeing him live while he was on both of his U.S. tours, I’ve made an effort to get my hands on all of Axel Willner’s (aka The Field) recorded output, ranging from remixes to new and old tracks.

The track that I’m sharing today is Willner’s follow up to “Kappsta” from Kompakt’s Pop Ambient 2007 and much like that song “Kappsta 2” hangs like a sublime mope-y dream, endlessly looping shards of stuttering female vocals over a 4/4 beat that throbs in your subconscious. The effect is hypnotizing and like most of Pop Ambient 2008 it sends me off into a daydream every time I put it on. I didn’t think it was possible, but Willner improved on the first version of “Kappsta” with his new “Kappsta 2.” In addition to The Field, DJ Koze, Wolfgang, Markus Guenter, Klimek, and others contribute the newest installment of the luscious Pop Ambient series. Another standout track is Klimek’s “The Ice Storm,” which merges orchestral with electronic to create a truly stunning ambience.

Kompakt has certainly saved their best for last (compilation wise), adding another solid release to an already stellar series of music. Highly Recommended.

NOTE: One of the reasons I chose the above picture to accompany this post is because it sort of reminded me of the album’s cover art. For more dreamy landscapes and nostalgic photos, be sure to check out lyrical on Flickr.

[MP3]: The Field  ”Kappsta 2″
Pop Ambient 2008, Kompakt; 2007

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9 Comments on “Kompakt’s Pop Ambient 2008 | The Field, Klimek”

  1. 1 Mahesh said at 4:36 pm on November 21st, 2007:

    I love your choice. The Field is indeed is the best. In ambient, I also listen to mogwai, m83, aphex twins, brian eno etc. However, my love for the music starts and ends with Radiohead and Sigur Ros.

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    I don’t know much about snowy drift banks and
    warm, cozy, crackling fire places as mood enhancement for appreciation of POP AMBIENT 2008. Down here the weather is lousy or hot.
    Find solace and peace of soul wherever, however you will. Know this is a fine collection of cinematic ambient sound scape done by bright, creative minds with a knack for excellence. If this is not your fodder, pay it no mind. It’s an obscure product by a very selective label. It’s hard to find and get on purpose. It was never meant for general consumption by the masses although a good dose administered unknowingly might work wonders. If you don’t get it don’t worry.
    If you have it, you know, and words don’t really bespeak the wonder.

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