"Plume" envelops listeners in a serene soundscape, characterized by its ambient electronic textures and meticulous production. The album features a blend of organic and synthetic sounds, with tracks like "Motoc" and "Rorschach" showcasing deep, resonant drones layered with subtle rhythmic pulses. The tempo remains slow and meditative, allowing for a reflective listening experience. "Zephyr" and "Halcyon" introduce airy, ethereal elements, while "Steam" and "Chinook" incorporate more pronounced, yet still gentle, percussive patterns. The use of field recordings and rich sound design creates a sense of space and depth, making "Plume" a distinctive exploration of atmospheric sound that invites introspection and calm.

Album: Plume by loscil (2006)
Record Label: Kranky
Format: Album

Artist Background: Loscil is the electronic/ambient music project of Scott Morgan, from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The name Loscil is taken from the "looping oscillator" function (loscil) in Csound. Scott Morgan is also the drummer for the Vancouver indie band Destroyer. A self-released album titled A New Demonstration of Thermodynamic Tendencies caught the attention of experimental music label Kranky who signed Morgan on to release his first album Triple Point in 2001. Triple Point features six track... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Ambient movement.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Ambient movement.

Tags: 2000s, Album, Kranky


Plume

loscil

Track List

Buy Now

You May Also Like