Name: Open Mind - The Best of Blackfield
Brand: Blackfield

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Double Black Vinyl with Etched D-Side housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-09-28

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Proper

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0802644898018

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2022-09-16

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Artist

Blackfield

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Kscope

Blackfield is a collaborative musical group formed by two talented artists. Originally led by [a227943] and [a357431], the band temporarily shifted its dynamics for "Blackfield IV" (2013), with Wilson taking on a contributor role. However, Wilson resumed a full partnership with Geffen on Blackfield V (2016). The current lineup includes drummer Tomer Z, bassist Seffy Efrati, and keyboardist Eran Mitelman. Former members include Chris Maitland (replaced by Tomer Z in 2004) and Daniel Salomon (replaced by Eran Mitelman in 2007).
With their unique blend of musical talents, Blackfield has created an impressive discography that resonates with fans worldwide. Their music showcases a captivating mix of genres, incorporating elements of rock, alternative, and progressive sounds.
Known for their emotive lyrics and powerful melodies, Blackfield's songs have garnered critical acclaim throughout their career. Their ability to craft thought-provoking compositions has established them as one of the most influential acts in the contemporary music scene.

Kscope is a London-based label specializing in the progressive genre of current music. Launched in 2008, it is a division of Snapper Music, one of the industry's most respected and influential independent labels.

With an impressive roster of talented artists, Kscope has become synonymous with innovative and boundary-pushing music. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing unique talents who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible within their respective genres.

From *Steven Wilson* to *Anathema*, *TesseracT* to *The Pineapple Thief*, Kscope represents some of the most exciting and critically acclaimed acts in contemporary music. With a focus on quality over quantity, each release from Kscope is carefully curated to ensure that it meets the high standards set by the label.

The best of the peerless collaboration between Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen. Features 15 essential tracks, including Blackfield, Once, Family Man and Pain. Blackfield is the collaboration between Israeli songwriter and musician Aviv Geffen, and British musician and producer Steven Wilson. The collaboration, extending from their self-titled debut in 2004 to their superb return with album V produced with Alan Parsons in 2017, has proven to be a prolific partnership for creating striking and affecting music. This collection, curated by Wilson and Geffen, selects the best works from an impressively rich Blackfield catalogue with each of the five records combining both sweet and tart elements. It's an uncommonly potent mixture. Perhaps the debut album's Lasse Hoile cover art - a bottled elixir lurking in the gloomy shadows of an apothecary - signifies that Blackfield is a dark medicine to be administered through the listener's ear. There's no recipe on the aged and frayed label of the bottle. Yet some lyrical ingredients can be discerned within the mix: Take a dash of childhood memory, sprinkle in some heartbreak, pour in a drop of blood from an open vein, add a pinch of angry conscience (carefully weighed), puree the dew of a kiss, and then garnish with the bitter tears of adult disillusionment. Stir carefully and name it after the very first Blackfield collaboration: Open Mind.

Open Mind - The Best of Blackfield

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