Bersarin Quartett, Self-titled

Germany, 2006.

Bersarin Quartett is one man project from Münster, Germany founded by Thomas B. in 2006. Self-titled debut album was released February 2008 on Lidar Records. B. blends dark electronics with beautiful instrumental melodies, creating a cinematic atmosphere.

Playlist:

1. Oktober
2. Geschichten von Interesse
3. Inversion
4. St. Petersburg
5. Und die Welt steht still
6. Die Dinge sind nie so wie sie sind
7. Nachtblind
8. Es kann nicht ewig Winter sein
9. Endlich am Ziel
10. Mehr als alles andere

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Philip Glass, Glassworks

US, 1982.

Glassworks is a chamber music work of six movements by Philip Glass. It is regarded as being a characteristically Glass-like work. Following his larger-scale concert and stage works, "Glassworks" was Philip Glass' successful attempt to create a more pop-oriented "Walkman-suitable" work, with considerably shorter and more accessible pieces written for the recording studio.

Playlist:

1. Opening
2. Floe
3. Island
4. Rubric
5. Facades
6. Closing
7. In The Upper Room: Dance I
8. In The Upper Room: Dance II
9. In The Upper Room: Dance V
10. In The Upper Room: Dance VIII
11. In The Upper Room: Dance IX

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The Tumbled Sea, Songs By The Tumbled Sea

US, 2008.

The Tumbled Sea is a one man project from Boston, Massachusetts. Its sound ranges from minimal ambient to modern classical, from glitch to post-rock. Very good stuff.

Playlist:

1. 97202
2. Walking
3. Emily's Song
4. Children Building This Rainman Out Of Snow
5. A Song For Staying In
6. Growing Recognition Of The Genius Of Birds
7. Sleeps
8. May
9. We're Turning Into Regular People
10. Doves
11. Love Song
12. The People You Never Knew About
13. Untitled (For Piano And Violin)
14. Untitled (For Piano)



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Philip Glass, Powaqqatsi

U.S., 1988

More ethnic and incisive than its predecessor Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi is Hopi for "parasitic way of life" or "life in transition". And once again I recommend watching the documentary itself, of course.
Powaqqatsi is an orchestral piece composed siamese to the motion picture by Godfrey Reggio, and is performed by over 90 musicians and singers which include a Hispanic children's choir.


Playlist:
1. Serra Pelada
2. The Title
3. Anthem – Part 1
4. That Place
5. Anthem – Part 2
6. Mosque And Temple
7. Anthem – Part 3
8. Train to São Paulo
9. Video Dream
10. New Cities In Ancient Lands, China
11. New Cities In Ancient Lands, Africa
12. New Cities In Ancient Lands, India
13. The Unutterable
14. CAUGHT!
15. Mr. Suso #1
16. From Egypt
17. Mr. Suso #2 with Reflection
18. Powaqqatsi


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Shogun Kunitoki, Vinonaamakasio

Finland, 2009.

"A timeless kaleidoscope of sounds culled from five decades of electronic music, psychedelia and minimalism."

Playlist:

1. Vinonaamakasio
2. Mulberg
3. Riddarholmen
4. Fuzzabeth Crackleby
5. Holvikirkko
6. Corda
7. Svileto
8. Ratalintu
9. Nebulus

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Hildur Guðnadóttir, Without Sinking

Iceland, 2009.

Hildur Guðnadóttir is a classically-trained cellist and composer, best known for her collaborations with múm and Throbbing Gristle. Without Sinking consists of minimal, instrumental compositions for strings of infinite beauty.

Playlist:

1. Elevation
2. Overcast
3. Erupting Light
4. Circular
5. Ascent
6. Opaque
7. Aether
8. Whiten
9. Into Warmer Air
10. Unveiled

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Sylvain Chauveau, Le Livre Noir du Capitalisme

France, 2000.

Minimal, melodic compositions for piano, strings and winds are paired with discreet electronic elements and silence as a musical element in itself. Very calm and very beautiful.

Playlist:

1. Et Peu À Peu Les Flots Respiraient Comme On Pleure
2. JLG
3. Hurlements En Faveur De Serge T.
4. Le Marin Rejeté Par La Mer
5. Dernière Étape Avant Le Silence
6. Dialogues Avec Le Vent
7. Ses Mains Tremblent Encore
8. Ma Contribution à l'Industrie Phonographique
9. Géographie Intime
10. Je Suis Vivant Et Vous Êtes Morts
11. Mon Royaume
12. Potlatch (1971-1999)
13. Un Souffle Remua La Nuit


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Sylvain Chauveau, Le Livre Noir du Capitalisme

France, 2000.

Sylvain Chauveau is an artist and composer from Bayonne, France. His music is composed by contemporary classical piano melodies, minimal ambient electronics, and very soft strings, winds and vocals.

Playlist:

1. Et Peu À Peu Les Flots Respiraient Comme On Pleure
2. JLG
3. Hurlements En Faveur De Serge T.
4. Le Marin Rejeté Par La Mer
5. Dernière Étape Avant Le Silence
6. Dialogues Avec Le Vent
7. Ses Mains Tremblent Encore
8. Ma Contribution à l'Industrie Phonographique
9. Géographie Intime
10. Je Suis Vivant Et Vous Êtes Morts
11. Mon Royaume
12. Potlatch (1971-1999)
13. Un Souffle Remua La Nuit

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Andrei Machado, Étant

Brazil, 2009.

Similar to Eluvium, Bosques De Mi Mente, and Matthew Robert Cooper. Andrei Machado creates a beautiful atmosphere with very simple piano melodies.

Playlist:

1. Ecce Homo
2. O Cemitério Dos Deuses Mortos
3. Achei O Abismo, Está Em Mim
4. Prelúdio
5. O Limiar Da Eternidade
6. Somos Poeira De Estrelas
7. Minha Vida Sem Mim
8. Uma Canção Para Werther
9. E, Finalmente, Deixei O Sol Entrar

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Kattoo, Places

Germany, 2004.

Places is the debut album of German electronic artist Kattoo. This is a minimalist musical project, ranging over ambient and IDM influences.

Playlist:

1. Place1
2. Place2
3. Place3
4. Place4
5. Place5
6. Place6
7. Place7
8. Place8
9. Place9
10. Place10
11. Place11
12. Re-Place7 (rmx by Flaque)

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