Name: Broken Spectre
Brand: Ben Frost

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VF375

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Double 180 Gram Vinyl.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

9071672188338

Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Ben Frost

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Vinyl Factory

Ben Frost is a composer and producer born in Melbourne, Australia in 1980. Currently based in Reykjavik, Iceland, Frost has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. His unique soundscapes have captivated audiences worldwide.

Frost's compositions draw inspiration from various genres, blending elements of ambient, electronic, and experimental music. His work often evokes intense emotions and creates immersive sonic experiences. With a distinct style that pushes boundaries and challenges conventions, Frost has become known for his innovative approach to composition.

Similar artists to *Ben Frost* include Tim Hecker, Deaf Center, Fennesz, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Murcof, Loscil, William Basinski, Rafael Anton Irisarri,
Machinefabriek,Taylor Deupree The Dead Texan alva noto Richard Skelton Lawrence English A Winged Victory for the Sullen Christina Vantzou Celer Pan-American Tomasz Bednarczyk Akira Rabelais

Founded in 2001, Vinyl Factory is a British independent music and arts enterprise. It encompasses a record label, vinyl pressing plant, gallery spaces, record shop, and music magazine.

The *Vinyl Factory* record label collaborates with musicians and artists to produce and release limited edition vinyl. They also create accompanying exhibitions, events, and audiovisual shows that showcase the creativity of their collaborators.

With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and artistic expression, *Vinyl Factory* has become a respected name in the industry. Their limited edition releases are highly sought after by collectors and music enthusiasts alike.

Between 2018 and 2022, photographer Richard Mosse, cinematographer Trevor Tweeten and composer Ben Frost set out to rigorously document the Amazon’s environmental breakdown using scientific imaging and sound technologies, collating the results into Broken Spectre, a visceral, multi-channel installation that premiered at London’s 180 Studios in October 2022.

This album, an audio accompaniment drawn from 1000s of hours of sonic documentation and electronic composition, is presented on this double LP from The Vinyl Factory. 

Various aspects of Frost’s contribution to the project are laid out on a lavish double LP and crafted especially for this format, housed in a gatefold sleeve. The album is an ambitious collage of evocative environmental recordings and complex electronic processes, Broken Spectre utilises the many skills Frost has developed over the years as an award-winning and critically acclaimed sound engineer, composer, and recordist.

Sleeve designed by Loose Joints, featuring photography by Richard Mosse.

Broken Spectre

Music GB