Pop Ambient 2026 [LP]

Various Artists - Pop Ambient 2026 [LP]

LP version. For the 26th time, the most consistent of all ambient compilations, in a constant flux of static change, is released on Kompakt. Joining good friends from the early days and reliable confidants are some new additions to the non-hierarchical charts of contemplative rapture culture. Leading the way is Mica, a Japanese electronic musician whose chiseled, graceful musical style has made it onto the new collection with two pieces. Also making his debut is Richard Ojijo, a seasoned sound engineer known, among other things, for his long-standing collaboration with the artist Marcel Odenbach and the Cologne-based label Magazine. Osko aka Max Hytrek, a multi-talented newcomer to Kompakt and the music scene, debuts with his rapturously ecstatic piece ''Ar Vag.'' He's followed by Sebastian Mullaert, appearing for the second time -- this time teamed up with Sebastian Lilja aka Hush Forever. After his surprise return after a 20 year hiatus, Kompakt are delighted that Tetsuo Sakae aka Pass Into Silence is back again this year with one of his distinctive sound gems. As are Dirk Leyers (Closer Musik) and Mikkel Metal. ''Erlosung'' (Redemption) is the title of Segensklang's closing track. A kind of ambient bolero into infinity. Or at least until next year... And what would Pop Ambient be without the iconic, artistic cover design of Veronika Unland, who once again, in her unmistakable way, says through the digital flower: The eye always listens. Also featuring Umit Han, Wurden & Schafer, Luis Reich, Morgen Wurde, Tetsuroh Konishi, Thore Pfeiffer/Niko Tzoukmanis, Joachim Spieth, and Blank Gloss. A1. Mica - Echoes Of Blue (6:21) A2. Segensklang - Schauer der Musen (5:18) A3. Umit Han - Eines Tages (6:12) A4. Pass Into Silence - Pale Blue Dot (6:40) A5. Wurden & Schafer - Analysis of Variance IV (5:25) A6. Richard Ojijo - Verzettelung Live@Filmforum (5:00) B1. Sebastian Mullaert/Hush Forever - Traces (7:28) B2. Luis Reich - Distant Ort (6:48) B3. Morgen Wurde - Wusste Langst (feat. Tetsuroh Konishi) (5:20) B4. Dirk Leyers - Regolith (6:56) B5. Thore Pfeiffer/Niko Tzoukmanis - Impuls (5:52)