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Ambient Legends Unite for Unique 1998 Album
19 Sep
Summary
- Collaboration fuses ambient and chillout pioneers in 1998.
- Album showcases sonic experimentation and genre-bending.
- Musicians had complete creative freedom in the studio.
In 1998, ambient and chillout icons Haruomi Hosono, Mixmaster Morris, and Jonah Sharp converged to create a distinctly placid yet playful collaborative album. Hosono, seeking an escape from his synth-pop fame, found kinship with UK producers Morris and Sharp, pioneers in the ambient chillout scene.
Their shared curiosity for global sounds and genres fueled the project. Working at Hosono's Quiet Lodge studio in 1997, the trio explored diverse instrumentation. Morris and Sharp recorded during the day, with Hosono mixing their contributions overnight, enjoying considerable creative latitude.
The resulting tracks, including the title track and "Uchu Yuei (Swimming in Space)", highlight their unique sonic explorations. The album features intricate sound design, shifting rhythms, and unexpected electronic glitches, creating a soundscape distinct from their previous works.
