Biosphere
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Biosphere
Real Name:
Geir Jenssen
Profile:
Biosphere is the main recording name of Geir Jenssen (born 1962), a Norwegian (now he lives in Poland) musician who has released a notable catalogue of ambient electronic music. He is well known for his "ambient techno" and "arctic ambient" styles, his use of music loops, and peculiar samples from sci-fi sources. His track "Novelty Waves" was used for the 1995 campaign of Levi's. His 1997 album Substrata was voted by www.hyperreal.org as one of the all time classic ambient albums.
Sites:
biosphere.no, Bandcamp, Bandcamp, discogs.com, Facebook, SoundCloud, vimeo.com, vimeo.com, YouTube, Wikipedia
Aliases:
Marketplace 1,920 For Sale
Biosphere Discography
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Reviews Show All 7 Reviews
Silentloud
May 15, 2011
totally agree. Biosphere is the alpha and omega of Ambient if not the whole electrnic music. i mean that if you listened to Biosphere you reached the ultimate depth in music
thepts
February 28, 2007
edited over 9 years ago
Biosphere is extremely skilled, he truly crafts his songs. His music will continue to be
sources of inspiration for people for many many years, as the songs and albums are truly unique. There's no point in listing the albums.
I have to say though, Biosphere's latest twist towards the minimal and (in my opinion) over-artsy, I feel is something of a tragedy. Here's a man who can pick samples so exquisitely, and shift between rhythm and sound textures with delightful playfulness, and who can build so heavy, unique but recognizeable atmospheres. He has now put all of that aside to create this more monotone, invariable music. Maybe in an attempt to create "higher" art.
This development reminds me of Autechre and Aphex Twin in that aspect. The former playfulness (which in my opinion is what truly creates art), is put aside to push the extremes in an attempt to be the new Picasso or something to that effect.
Ah well. You just gotta respect these excellent musicians' choices and remember their first works, as sweet as another playful release would be..
sources of inspiration for people for many many years, as the songs and albums are truly unique. There's no point in listing the albums.
I have to say though, Biosphere's latest twist towards the minimal and (in my opinion) over-artsy, I feel is something of a tragedy. Here's a man who can pick samples so exquisitely, and shift between rhythm and sound textures with delightful playfulness, and who can build so heavy, unique but recognizeable atmospheres. He has now put all of that aside to create this more monotone, invariable music. Maybe in an attempt to create "higher" art.
This development reminds me of Autechre and Aphex Twin in that aspect. The former playfulness (which in my opinion is what truly creates art), is put aside to push the extremes in an attempt to be the new Picasso or something to that effect.
Ah well. You just gotta respect these excellent musicians' choices and remember their first works, as sweet as another playful release would be..
intoambience
April 20, 2006
edited over 10 years ago
This man, in no doubt, knows his job. Born in Norway, he represents cold nature of Northern lands within his works. His music is shivering, very deep and charming with, of course, it's own style, which Geir likes to experiment with. For example, techno-influenced beats on Microgravity and Patashnik, or literally organic waves on Shenzhou, or even minimal ambience on Autour De La Lune.
May 22, 2004
Not only it is worth checking Biosphere's albums and the Higher Intelligence Agency albums, but I must add that the 2 projects released under the name "Fires Of The Ork" (collaboration with Pete Namlook from the FAX label)are ones of the most brilliant atmo-ambient and beat-orientated ambient projects from Geir Jenssen. Come On guys! wake up and run for the next project called 'Autour De La Lune' under Biosphere's name. Also Check the website for nice exclusive tracks!
fulgo
April 2, 2004
It's a surprise that the Biosphere's comment section is so poor!! We are talking about the best ambient composer ever.
Obviously this is my opinion, but it's not an opinion that Geir's music is one of the best representation of electronic music all over the world. Only the Aphex Twin's SAWs are at the same wavelenght. His best releases are CIRQUE, SUBSTRATA and the collaborations with Bobby Bird (H.I.A.). If you love ambient music mixed with techno tunes Jenssen is your man.
Obviously this is my opinion, but it's not an opinion that Geir's music is one of the best representation of electronic music all over the world. Only the Aphex Twin's SAWs are at the same wavelenght. His best releases are CIRQUE, SUBSTRATA and the collaborations with Bobby Bird (H.I.A.). If you love ambient music mixed with techno tunes Jenssen is your man.
sengork
November 19, 2015This is the music that you could easily hear in a a busy/noisy urban area thanks to it's unique style and sound frequencies.