Sunday 12 09 18

Tokyo

Close To You (feat Camilla)

Buy/Stream: https://KompaktRecords.lnk.to/PopAmbient2019SD

Boum Boum Boum! 25 years of KOMPAKT. When a record label still thrives after a quarter of a century thanks to a focus of what was expected to be a short lived music phenomenon called TECHNO, then it stands to prove two things; that it techno has taken its place amongst serious, multilayered musical genres like rock’n’roll, pop and folk music. And that KOMPAKT has never been only for techno, but KOMPAKT stands as a broad-minded, genre-defying entity that has set out to cross-pollinate all kinds of musical inventions within the realm of electronic music. Through its course, KOMPAKT has sent “Around The World”, all kinds of sub-genres, concept series and crossover adventures based on the non- negotiable 4/4 beat. And back again.

Without a doubt, the 100% kickdrum-free POP AMBIENT series is the most endearing and enduring concept that I have had the pleasure to curate. From the start, I felt there was a strong need to add a certain pop- elegance - ensouled by discourse as much as hedonism - to a sound that was recognized as “Chill Out” music that could be heard in seedy techno club back rooms and forgotten festival areas. Over the years, I like to imagine that POP AMBIENT has crystallized into a highly recognizable trademark sound and a multi-facetted musical universe of its own.

So once again, I had the pleasure to put together this year’s edition by plowing through an ocean of sonic jewelry that had been submitted from all over the world by new and old friends. The task was clear: for this special edition, I must create a homogenous listening experience that would both appeal to our trusting followers, to continue our tradition while integrating new micro facets , variations and influences from neighboring musical universes as possible. Obligatory while being innovative. Conspirative while being cosmopolitan. Albeit the headline “Ambient” might sound a little too humble for a compilation that encompasses aspects of neo classic, atonal music and the most beautiful aural kitsch imaginable, it still helps as a necessary means of orientation in the best possible sense. Same goes for another dear tradition: Veronika Unland’s abstract-floral cover design that keeps on pleasing our sore eyes year after year.

Although each and every POP AMBIENT edition doesn’t shy away from diving into the relevant question of “What is contemporary discourse music” – in the end it all boils down to that elevated moment where all theory dissolves into ambient air, into a higher state of cosmic bliss. POP AMBIENT is sacral music for non-believers.

Wolfgang Voigt Cologne, October 2018

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Thomas Fehlmann – Karenina

Gilles Peterson presents a very special 3-hour mix dedicated to the recently departed trumpeter Roy Hargrove.

"Roy Hargrove is one of the greatest, a real pioneer, a real soldier of Jazz. Rest in Peace" - Gilles Peterson

A prodigious talent whose star rose in the early 1990s, Roy Hargrove recorded and performed with a whole host of artists including Erykah Badu, Common, D'Angelo, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Jackie McLean and Oscar Peterson.

Roy Hargrove's life mission was the to spread the jazz message and succeeded. He departed on 2nd November 2018 at the age of 49, and Gilles Peterson pays a special tribute to the talents of the man with a 3-hour mix exploring the sounds that he brought to the world.

Gilles Peterson Roy Hargrove Tribute MIx

AH IOU - Panic Station_Japan 1984_D.S.edit 181208

QUIX “Stronger (ft. Elanese) [Remixes]” OUT NOW on DIM MAK
Spotify: ffm.to/stronger-rmxs/spotify 
Apple Music: ffm.to/stronger-rmxs/apple 
Beatport: ffm.to/stronger-rmxs/beatport 

Following the success of QUIX’s single “Stronger (feat. Elanese)," the producer releases a multi-genre selection of remixes. The 5-track official remix package sees Tisoki, TYNAN, and Splice competition winners Synchron, Skrybe and Mod3no integrate new bass energy into fresh takes on "Stronger."

@quixofficial 
- facebook.com/OfficialQUIX
- twitter.com/QUIX
- instagram.com/quixofficial

@synchron
- facebook.com/synchronmusic 
- twitter.com/synchronmusic
- instagram.com/synchronmusic

SPOTIFY

QUIX - Stronger (ft. Elanese) [Synchron Remix] [Grand Prize Winner]

@pedestriantactics

https://synchron.fanlink.to/redef-remix

trojan horse

Pedestrian Tactics - Redef (Synchron Remix)

Synchron's official remix of "Olympia (feat. Harley Bird)" by Falling North.

"Olympia" x Falling North feat. Harley Bird: https://fanlink.to/olym



Follow Falling North:
spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kLMqs7ECFydJLPlfDnEe5?si=kbfYsHdITgG8ECYs7FCJqQ
apple music: music.apple.com/us/artist/falling-north/1464051572
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falling.north/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fallingnorthmusic/?ref=page_internal
twitter: https://twitter.com/falling_north
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnylg9SF5TXkk4qy8CMxXiw
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/fallingnorth
www.fallingnorth.com


Follow Harley Bird:
spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kXDaUD3imvM6el5qK6tAu?si=wAZuyw5zShui15hSUmoyig
apple music: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/harley-bird/id445860214
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleybird/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harleybirdmusic/
twitter: https://twitter.com/harleybirdmusic?lang=en
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/harleybirdmusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/harleybird
www.harleybirdmusic.com


Follow Synchron:
spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lk9bzPhlRHk287CuQRKFh?si=9cB3r8KzSYKPszg55q4Fiw
apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/synchron/129917688
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synchronmusic/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synchronmusic/
twitter: https://twitter.com/synchronmusic
soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/synchron
synchron.dev

https://soundcloud.com/magicrecord

Olympia (Synchron Remix)

Olympia (Syncrhon Remix)

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Olympia (feat. Harley Bird) [Synchron Remix]

Stream: https://arcnorth.ffm.to/down

This is a cover of my favorite song from when I grew up, I hope it reminds you of the best of times.

Copyright / Free music usage policy: https://www.arcnorth.se/copyright 

• Music: 

Arc North, Badjack, Cour - Down
Link to the song: https://youtu.be/dJxhITukm70

Arc North
Website, Socials & Arc North's Playlist on Spotify: 
https://www.arcnorth.se/

Arc North, Badjack, Cour - Down

Stream/ Download: https://ffm.to/arcnorth-back-to-life/

Copyright / Free music usage policy: https://www.arcnorth.se/copyright

• Music: 

Arc North & Elle Vee - Back To Life (Lyric Video)
Link to the song: https://youtu.be/Ge8uatHx_u4

Arc North
Website, Socials & Arc North's Playlist on Spotify: 
https://www.arcnorth.se/

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Arc North & Elle Vee - Back to Life

Stream: https://arcnorth.ffm.to/faded

Copyright / Free music usage policy: https://www.arcnorth.se/copyright

• Music: 

Faded (Cover) - Arc North, Cour & New Beat Order (feat. Lunis)
Link to the song: https://youtu.be/yflVbA6Ks6c

Arc North
Website, Socials & Arc North's Playlist on Spotify: 
https://www.arcnorth.se/

AH IOU - Panic Station_Japan 1984_D.S.edit 181208

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