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Biosphere is the main recording name of Geir Jenssen (born 1962 in Tromsø, Norway), a musician who has released a notable catalogue of ambient electronic music. He is well known for his “ambient techno” then “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 is generally seen as one of the all time classic ambient albums.
(1962-1991) Prior to Biosphere
Jenssen was born in 1962 in Tromsø, a city within the Arctic Circle in the northernmost portion of Norway. He would later become famous for his “arctic sound”.
In 1983, he composed his first piece of music. In 1985, Jenssen was part of the newly-created Norwegian moody synth trio Bel Canto. They released their first two albums together. In 1989, he left the band in order to pursue a different music style altogether.
Throughout the late 1980s, Jenssen used the moniker Bleep, under which he produced various 12” records. His early influences were from Acid House and New Beat music.
Released In 1990, The North Pole By Submarine was his first solo album. This album would, however, also mark the end of both the Bleep moniker and a distinct change in artistic direction.
(1991-Present) as Biosphere
Following the release of The North Pole By Submarine, Jenssen chose a new musical direction and began releasing his music as Biosphere on obscure Norwegian compilation albums, marking a major stylistic change as well as avoiding any association with “bleep house” (as made popular in the early 1990’s by the Sheffield UK-based Warp Records).
(1962-1991) Prior to Biosphere
Jenssen was born in 1962 in Tromsø, a city within the Arctic Circle in the northernmost portion of Norway. He would later become famous for his “arctic sound”.
In 1983, he composed his first piece of music. In 1985, Jenssen was part of the newly-created Norwegian moody synth trio Bel Canto. They released their first two albums together. In 1989, he left the band in order to pursue a different music style altogether.
Throughout the late 1980s, Jenssen used the moniker Bleep, under which he produced various 12” records. His early influences were from Acid House and New Beat music.
Released In 1990, The North Pole By Submarine was his first solo album. This album would, however, also mark the end of both the Bleep moniker and a distinct change in artistic direction.
(1991-Present) as Biosphere
Following the release of The North Pole By Submarine, Jenssen chose a new musical direction and began releasing his music as Biosphere on obscure Norwegian compilation albums, marking a major stylistic change as well as avoiding any association with “bleep house” (as made popular in the early 1990’s by the Sheffield UK-based Warp Records).
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foolonahill235 wrote:
tibetan field recordings!
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klapwokkel wrote:
o o
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klapwokkel wrote:
o
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katarsys wrote:
vast
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aquearious wrote:
beautiful recorded sounds revealing fogy landscapes but dont forget the earlier stuff (some belcanto). Different style thow
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tenrapid wrote:
loving Cho Oyu 8201m: Field Recordings From Tibet!
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Den_Saakaldte wrote:
His Field Recordings from Tibet is to be found at Spotify. Nice stuff.
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MinduLT wrote:
very
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ArseOnToast wrote:
Any one know where I can access this for free? No CD shops near me sell it.
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Uozon wrote:
tag the tracks right
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Vacuous wrote:
Not my usual cup of tea... but he manages to make it quite interesting
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wesr wrote:
What an intriguing mind. Any of his works are a wonderfully deep and entrancing auditory traveling experience.
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themilkman wrote:
The man's a legend!
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faustseele tagged Geir Jenssen with electronic and field recordings. Sunday evening
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lalalalalaalal, CEZARY-GAPIK and somukeru added Geir Jenssen to their libraries. Saturday afternoon
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Marakesh_ tagged Geir Jenssen with electronic, experimental and ambient. last month
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may_bell tagged Geir Jenssen with ‘ambient’. last month
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foolonahill235 connected Geir Jenssen to the group Stars of the Lid are the only band we need. last month
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vozdelfuego and Areskelian added Geir Jenssen to their libraries. October 2009
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martin211 tagged Geir Jenssen with ‘ambient’. October 2009
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mikrokosma, sotgk and VioletElf added Geir Jenssen to their libraries. October 2009
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ok- tagged Geir Jenssen with ‘field recordings’. September 2009
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TenebraeVision wrote about Geir Jenssen in Tonight: Tenebrae Vision @ Neurobeat Radio 19:00 Uhr. September 2009
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