Biosphere - Substrata / Deep Cuts Essentials #7

[@Brokenhill42]

this album leaves me nearly speechless. One thing I can say for certain is that the introduction of "As the Sun Kissed the Horizon" and its transition into "Poa Alpina" is unlike any other ambient album i know of. They suck you in like a slowly rotating whirlpool.

[@agresticumbra]

“Kobresia” is the track that caused me to purchase substrata some years ago, and I immediately fell in love with the rest.

[@3121g]

The quality content that you've been delivering so far is fantastic. Listening to you talk about records makes me want to sort out the shit with my life. It's just great to hear you move through these reviews with a very clear procedural narrative.

[@deepcuts]

Thanks a lot, I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@ricochetsixtyten]

I love this record, its exactly what being in the wilderness on a dark night in Scandinavia feels like.

[@chaosinmybreath]

This album has helped me sleep for years now. Thanks Biosphere!

[@niansenx]

This is my favourite Biosphere album. It's desolate and beautiful. I also thought the clattering noise was the sound of someone rummaging through bits and pieces, but it's actually is the sound of a melting glacier.

[@RetroVertigo_]

I like how you said that Substrata is a record that requires attention and one that you get more out of if you pay attention to it. Substrata is my favorite Ambient album of all time and I find it to be a very unique experience for Ambient music and one that is weirdly exciting. I tend to describe it as an exciting Ambient album but I prefer your description. It's a busy Ambient album with a lot going on in the details. Like you said, it keeps you on your toes and I like how that clashes with the nature of the genre it works in. Great video!

[@AB-ze7pb]

Great choice for an essential! I haven't listened to this album in a long time, and didn't realize the Twin Peaks stuff when I first listened to it (I hadn't watched Twin Peaks at the time). Thanks for another great video!

[@deepcuts]

It's great isn't it George, never fails to capture me when I listen to it

[@shevek161]

Phenomenal record, absolutely gorgeous, and one of my favorite Ambient records. Thanks for the shout out deep cuts! More people need to hear Jensen's work

[@eac-ox2ly]

I finally got around to listening to this this week, and now I can't stop listening to it daily, damn. What an ambient masterpiece, it's amazing. Amazing review, friend. About that sound in the final minute of the album (which also appears at the end of The Things I Tell You) is almost certainly a recording of a fireplace. You can hear the high pitched snapping sounds of the wood crackling, and also the low pitched sounds of the wood moving and settling a bit. I absolutely love these fire sounds, they're so cozy!

[@surroundgatari]

I unintentionally predicted this review! lol Actually this album got me through a really rough period. N-Plants too. Thank you Geir, you got me through some real shit for sure!

[@surroundgatari]

Nothing puts me in a mood of pure cosmicity (i dunno if that's even a word) like Kobresia, with that Russian psychic gently carressing my eardrums

[@deepcuts]

yeah N-Plants is great too, also his most recent release Departed Glories

[@alimandi2]

How do you talk for 10 minutes about an Ambient record? Apparently that's how. Can't wait to listen to it.

[@Primodummy92]

So glad you covered this album, it's such a a distinct entry into the genre and it's easily up there with the greats. First experience was on a thirty hour coach trip and I'll never forget listening to Substrata while traversing endless motorways.

[@superiormusic]

Hi, new subscriber here from Norway. Just discovered your channel by this video and I'm stoked to see what you deliver in the future. And of course, this is one of my favourite ambient albums of all time (others include: Carbon Based Lifeforms - World of Sleepers, Lustmord - Heresy & Gas - Gas0095). Also, "Sphere of No-Form" was used in Top Gear in 2005...

[@jonnyhead]

This is a very good description of one of my favourite and most inspiring albums, good work!

[@TractorCountdown]

Your knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious as always. I've just ordered a copy. I see it was reissued in Feb this year. As a lifelong fan of all things Eno and related, I can't think how I missed this one, so thank you Oliver!

[@deepcuts]

ahh thanks for the kind words!

[@TractorCountdown]

Pleasure! Keep up the good work.

[@kelpkelp5252]

You are in for a treat.

[@reubenbf]

I'm honestly really happy right now, Biosphere is one of the most underrated guys out there, this is such a great essential recommendation :')

[@Andrea-rz8it]

I just discovered this album a few months ago… Thank you for a good review!

[@TheDaddyO44]

Top man for this very perceptive review. "Substrata" is such a gorgeous and very solitary experience. Really pleased you mentioned the Twin Peaks samples :)

[@deepcuts]

Couldn't not talk about the TP samples! Thanks for watching!

[@HEARTMACHINEPLUSULTRA]

Definitely going to be checking this out. I loved Biosphere's last record a lot.

[@richardmollberg3096]

I used to work to this record, helped me to concentrate and keep up the pace. Its a heavyweight ambient record, quit ”cold” as mentioned, perfect for the winter season, but you sit inside with a coffe and have a good time.

[@nikolademitri731]

Somehow I’m just seeing this now, don’t know how I missed it. Definitely one of my favorite ambient albums from one of my favorite ambient/electronic artists! ✌🏼

[@northprime_unlimited]

Your excellent use of descriptive vernacular really compliments this magnificent ambient album. Might I suggest the artist Hazard. He is very similar to Biosphere in terms of ambience and I believe they’re on the same label.

[@shaque]

Absolutely one of the greatest albums of all time

[@gregathol]

Incredible album, absolute must listen.

[@sadrans444]

I get emotional just thinking about that Major Briggs scene.

[@deepcuts]

me too, every time

[@Bucketroo]

That album is indeed fantastic. It really feels cold, giving a sense of the Arctic cold. The final minute of the album sounds to me like a crackling camp fire.

[@sotool1531]

90s ambient masterpiece

[@theoretically09]

Ah, I love Biosphere

[@ahmetcankirmizi]

beautiful album

[@jordibardaji1742]

I love your channel and love that you review ambient music so thoughtfully. I wish you'd review some Celer, he's one of the most underrated ambient musicians out there.

[@nikolademitri731]

Jordi Bardají I just recently discovered him, and his massive discography. I’ve picked around through some of it, but it’s a forbiddingly large body of work. I’m definitely enjoying it, though. I was very surprised that with all his albums, I’d never once heard of him. Underrated indeed. ✌🏼

[@WithASideOfFries]

Dude, awesome! I just listened to this album last week. Amazing that you covered this. Gorgeous record.

[@peterelliffe4934]

Swans - Soundtracks for the Blind next please

[@The202Maniac]

Thanks for the discovery :)

[@ValorousFogey]

Thank you for this video.

[@tinypeas]

yo oliver your video about your favorite records lead me to listen to Fennesz's Venice. like damn its way better than Endless Summer. appreciate you for that

[@richardroberson2564]

Great video

[@DeviantDeveloper]

I got this album long before watching Twin Peaks.... man was that first time amazing...

[@AgentsofRush]

Sony DPS-R7 and Akai s3000 (Classic). Amazing what they did with the kit they had then. Use the Chorus on the Akai with the built in reverb. You start to hear Substrata sound in seconds.

[@octopusmime]

Hearing someone speak so beautifully about such sublime music makes me feel so happy to be alive, happy to be a woman, and somewhat randy.

[@13sarf]

Listen to Artaud- Pescado Rabioso. You can find a lot of talent and amazing sounds in the large discography of Luis Alberto Spinetta, is in spanish but I'm sure you won't regret it. Greetings from Chile (:

[@juanmaidana8185]

Sebastian Riquelme Aguante Spinetta! Qué lindo que un compañero latinoamericano difunda nuestra música acá, en este canal. Un saludo!

[@deepcuts]

thanks for the recc Sebastian!

[@elcajoia619]

Cryosleep on Winamp, those were the days!

[@DeviantDeveloper]

I bought this on CD shortly after release. Doesn’t seem to be on streaming now though?!

[@isaachaze1]

I've been listening to ambient and dark ambient for years, but just found this album and artist. It's now one of y favorite ambient albums. The only one I can think of remotely similar are Recordings from the Aland Islands, Jeremiah Chu and Honer, and Il Sogno Di Un Piano Vneziano a Parigi, Alio Die and Festina Lente. Kobresia is my favorite track and I associate it always with the love of my life, my crazy polish nurse

[@sarahnegrin5219]

Substrata is one I always go back to... Patashnik has been growing on me as well.

[@pasittarn]

Love you Oliver Sincerely, cat

[@ravanaRTT]

*meows*

[@JohnFiocchi]

Probably one of the most consistent Ambient style albums ever recorded. From one piece to the next the albums flows in a very magical way...where upon you feel overwhelmed by its presence. A couple of pieces are actually bewitching. A real journey

[@filled_soda]

I've only heard Microgravity (to a lesser extent) but I played Patashnik to death in the 90s. "We had a dream last night. We had the same dream." Cheers, I'll check this out.

[@deepcuts]

let me know what you think!

[@AkeemNr21]

I hope you realize how perfectly timed your analysis is, when playing the beginning of the record in parallel... (and of course keep the record on afterwards) ... good stuff 👍

[@alexwagner2528]

Best music channel on YT, u gottttta do a guide to mf doom

[@rynglbrt_]

Great album

[@denifnaf5874]

I think therefore i AM

[@rockkiller124]

Moar deep cuts essential

[@AngelWildBlue]

I'm trying to find that 'HURGO ES' album you're referring to....But I can't make out the name you're saying ;-)

[@erikp7378]

What's the song of the Intro pls ?? :)

[@deepcuts]

deepcutsmusic.bandcamp.com/track/intro ;)

[@erikp7378]

love u man ! Best channel to discover new styles ! (from France :))

[@whatsupp223]

It reminds me of Movie 'Stalker'. Soviet one

[@MistahKurtz1979]

Are you a fan of The Field’s work?

[@Jarahalshammari]

Could we get a guide to bob dylan or tom waits Or Genre 5 albums to get into folk music

[@prettylagoon]

Thomas Koner?

[@WillJL20]

Discord squad

[@Wendigoat_]

:doot: here

[@ravanaRTT]

dabs

[@HEARTMACHINEPLUSULTRA]

gang gang

[@timee3221]

:pleb:

[@robertwaterson9785]

is that a slowdive shirt??

[@RadonX9]

I'd love to see you do a video on Loveless :>

[@Lucols4]

will there be an october roundup?

[@deepcuts]

as always!

[@anactualrhythmguitarist8728]

Classic.

[@liverawkstar]

Yes , Im a huge fan of Biosphere, Microgravity and Patschnik are essential for me since they were released, Substrata, the last time I gave it a go didnt seem so important. But I respect your opinion, so I must dig up that copy of Substrata again.... Thanks for mentioning that Geir Jenson lives in the Artic, for me that is so magickal. It is like Pete Namlook living in the country, or Steve Roach living in the Arizona desert- for me it just seems like folks that live in such specific places are more authentic as artists... On a side note, speaking of Pete Namlook, I love Fires Of Ork 2, a collaboration with Namlook and Geir Jenson kzbin.info/aero/PLB7CFD78780240EEE

[@alexbielovich]

Is that a Slowdive shirt?

[@deepcuts]

indeed it is

[@alexbielovich]

I knew the dark green and swirl looked familiar...

[@JohnSheppard1]

No mentions of Dropsonde in the comments, at all. Incredible album. Substrata is better, but not by much.

[@nikolademitri731]

It’s a great album, but might be #3 favorite of his albums for me. ✌🏼

[@pandarosamusic5751]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES SUBSTRATA HOLY SHIT DUDE LOVE THIS ALBUM TO BITS Would you consider doing The Orb - Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld someday?? Are you a fan of that record? Thanks

[@tcetvel8648]

Do Laraaji (preferably a guide or 5 albums to ger into laraaji)

[@mischacarlberg6631]

I actually think substrata^2 is better just because man with a movie camera is actually better than substrata imo

[@Pretzels722]

Weakest eyebrows in the game

[@Neel-ff4mn]

Pretzels722 But he's an Olive, and olives don't have eyebrows.

[@deepcuts]

you both make valid points

[@eac-ox2ly]

lmao