James Johnson :: Environment 2 (Music for The Working Space)
Track Listing Environment 2
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What began as a 4 CD set has expanded into a multi-disc multi-volume project. This project began to unfold during 2005. A multitude of longform works has become available as downloadable and single releases.
CUBE music is designed to blur the architectural spaces that we occupy during our waking hours of the day. Whether it be an office cubical, a personal listening space or the subtly defined spaces within an architectural environment. CUBE music is music at the edge of perception, music meant to expand interior space. Environment - 2 "Music for the Working Space" is a very minimal multi layered atmospheric work filled with blended elements of field recordings and synthesized washes of sound. Reviews:
"I downloaded this album and burned it to play in my car when I need to drive around and get my 2yr old to sleep. Works every time. Very soothing with subtle female vox puts anyone in a deep meditative state very quickly. Nice background work!"
"Also known as Environments 2, this disc and James Johnson take minimalism to the next level. A variety of ambient noise creates a personal listening space, a cube if you will, perhaps even a work cubicle. Things rustle, crunch, hum, and so on. As much as I’ve compared Johnson to Brian Eno in the past, I think he’s really nailed it this time, but not in terms of sound. Rather, he has reached the same level of bold experimentation with sparse sounds that Eno so bravely explored on such classics as Neroli and Thursday Afternoon – pieces that go nowhere, and yet go everywhere. I’ve played this in the morning, afternoon and evening – listening intently alone, or hearing it in the background over dinner with friends. It works every time; sonic wallpaper beautifully rendered. The humming noise is just a bit disturbing, restless, a counterpoint to the rest which is largely soothing. Things take a slightly industrial turn in the middle, just to churn things up a bit – still quiet but more mechanistic. And yet, it retains an organic quality throughout as well. Quintessential chill music." |
