Album: Shenzhou by Biosphere (2002)
Genre: Ambient | Style: Electronic | Mood: Dreamy
Record Label: Apollo Records
Format: Album

Description: Shenzhou is the 5th album by ambient musician Biosphere released on June 3, 2002. The structure and sound of this album are drastically minimalistic in comparison with Geir Jenssen's previous work, a concept that would be further elaborated upon in the next album. Samples are taken from several of Claude Debussy's orchestral works, particularly La Mer and Rondes de printemps (from Images pour orchestre). The album's name, "Shenzhou", aside from being the name of the Chinese manned-spaceflight vehicles, means magic vessel.

Artist Background: Biosphere is the main recording name of Geir Jenssen (born 1962), a Norwegian 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 the Hyperreal website as one of the all time classic ambient albums. Bel Canto released records on th... Part of the Tromsø, Norway music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Ambient movement. Known for Electronic style.

Music Scene: Part of the Tromsø, Norway music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Ambient movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: Ambient, Electronic, Dreamy, 2000s, Album, Apollo Records

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Shenzhou is the 5th album by ambient musician Biosphere released on June 3, 2002. The structure and sound of this album are drastically minimalistic in comparison with Geir Jenssen's previous work, a concept that would be further elaborated upon in the next album. Samples are taken from several of Claude Debussy's orchestral works, particularly La Mer and Rondes de printemps (from Images pour orchestre). The album's name, "Shenzhou", aside from being the name of the Chinese manned-spaceflight vehicles, means magic vessel.

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