Name: N-Plants
Brand: Biosphere

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BIO06LP

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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

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7090029000061

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

BIO6CD

2023-01-27

7090029000627

Artist

Biosphere

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Biophon Records

Biosphere is the main recording name of Geir Jenssen, a Norwegian musician known for his ambient electronic music. With a notable catalogue of releases, Biosphere has gained recognition for his unique styles including "ambient techno" and "arctic ambient." His music incorporates loops and samples from sci-fi sources, creating a distinct sound. Notably, his track "Novelty Waves" was featured in Levi's 1995 campaign. Additionally, his 1997 album Substrata has been recognized as one of the all-time classic ambient albums by www.hyperreal.org.

With influences ranging from *sad boy with a laptop* to *City Girl*, Biosphere's music resonates with fans who appreciate atmospheric and introspective compositions. His ability to create immersive sonic landscapes sets him apart within the genre.

Experience the captivating soundscape of Biosphere and explore his extensive discography that showcases his talent as an influential figure in ambient electronic music.

The fact that this futuristic-looking plant was situated in such a beautiful spot so close to the sea made me curious. Are they safe when it comes to earthquakes and tsunamis? Further reading revealed that many of these plants are situated in earthquake-prone areas, some of them are even located next to shores that had been hit in the past by tsunamis. A photo of Mihama made me narrow down my focus only to Japanese nuclear plants. I wanted to make a soundtrack to some of them, concentrating on the architecture, design and localizations, but also questioning the potential radiation danger (a cooling system being destroyed by a landslide or earthquake, etc). 

As the head of the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said the plants were so well designed that "such a situation is practically impossible." The album was finished on February 13th. On March 17th I received the following message from a FB friend: "Geir, some time ago you asked people for a photo of a Japanese nuclear powerplant. Is this going to be the sleeve of your new coming album? But more importantly: how did you actually predict the future?"

N-Plants

Music GB