Tag Archives: Pete Namlook
Goodbye, Pete Namlook
The latest news floating around the net today isn’t good news, sadly. Pioneering ambient producer and FAX Records maven Pete Namlook has died. While the cause has yet to be determined, his daughter, Fabia, reports in a statement that he … Continue reading
Ambient Bliss: Ben Neill’s “Green Machine”
Artist: Ben Neill Title: Green Machine Released: 1995 Label: Astralwerks Format: CD Genre: future jazz, ambient Keeping up with the Ambient Bliss series as the spring weather warms our bones, we move on to a classic release that tends to … Continue reading
Redeye: Arizona Tracks via FAX
Artist: Redeye Title: Arizona Tracks Released: 1996 Label: Fax +49-69/450464 Format: CD (limited edition of 1000) Genre: IDM, Ambient According to what few reviews I found for this release, this album is hailed as THE ambient/IDM album and an obscure … Continue reading
Ambient Bliss: Sad World 1 and 2
Artist: Dr. Atmo & Ramin Title: Sad World I & II Released: 1995 (93 and 94 originally) Label: Instinct Records (originally on FAX) Format: 2xCD Genre: Ambient, soundscape Originally released as two separate volumes in Germany on Pete Namlook’s world … Continue reading
Updates for March
Coming soon on Tuning into Obscure… Reviews for Midnight Salvage Co., WaMü, Kraftwerk and some obscure ambient bliss via FAX records. In the meantime, enjoy this obscure grunge playlist. It was put together by Tuning into Obscure contributor, Keith.
Drift
Artist: Arthur Dent and Deeper Than Space Title: Drift Released: 1995 Label: Flask Format: CD Genre: ambient, drone, space ambient Written and performed by a chap named Adam Douglas… Ah, it all makes sense now. With a name so close … Continue reading
