Atmospherics
Bass Communion · 1999
73 min · 54 tracks · ambient music
A serene exploration of ambient textures and immersive soundscapes that invite introspection and contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spellbound — The opening track sets the tone with delicate layers of sound that create an ethereal atmosphere, establishing a sense of wonder that permeates the entire album.
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Transcendence — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of spiritual themes through sound, using gradual builds that evoke feelings of elevation and release.
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Nostalgia — With its haunting textures and melancholic undertones, this piece captures the essence of longing and reflection, resonating deeply within the listener.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
- serene exploration of textures
- short tracks for focused listening
- calm moments for deep relaxation
- hypnotic repetition inviting contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of immediate gratification
- prefer upbeat, energetic sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, Atmospherics marked Bass Communion's second full-length album, following their self-titled debut. At this stage, the project, led by Steven Wilson, was solidifying its identity within the ambient and drone music scenes, demonstrating a shift towards more complex sound layering and atmospheric depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stars of the Lid· Brian Eno· Tim Hecker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spellbound 2:33
- 2 Bliss 3:05
- 3 Past Lives 2:36
- 4 The Fog 2:07
- 5 Transcendence 3:32
- 6 Heartbeat 2:40
- 7 Held Under 1:52
- 8 Mountain Peak 2:43
- 9 Night Creatures 2:38
- 10 Sonar 2:16
- 11 Nostalgia 2:27
- 12 Aquiescence 2:46
- 13 Edge of Darkness 3:19
- 14 Sense of Awe 2:23
- 15 Desert Plains 2:34
- 16 Ethereal 1:56
- 17 Sleepwalking 2:40
- 18 Aftermath 2:33
- 19 Spellbound 1:00
- 20 Bliss 1:00
- 21 Past Lives 1:00
- 22 The Fog 1:00
- 23 Transcendence 1:00
- 24 Heartbeat 1:00
- 25 Held Under 1:00
- 26 Mountain Peak 1:00
- 27 Night Creatures 1:00
- 28 Sonar 1:00
- 29 Nostalgia 1:00
- 30 Aquiescence 1:00
- 31 Edge of Darkness 1:00
- 32 Sense of Awe 1:00
- 33 Desert Plains 1:00
- 34 Ethereal 1:00
- 35 Sleepwalking 1:00
- 36 Aftermath 1:00
- 37 Spellbound 0:30
- 38 Bliss 0:30
- 39 Past Lives 0:30
- 40 The Fog 0:30
- 41 Transcendence 0:30
- 42 Heartbeat 0:30
- 43 Held Under 0:30
- 44 Mountain Peak 0:30
- 45 Night Creatures 0:30
- 46 Sonar 0:30
- 47 Nostalgia 0:30
- 48 Aquiescence 0:30
- 49 Edge of Darkness 0:30
- 50 Sense of Awe 0:30
- 51 Desert Plains 0:30
- 52 Ethereal 0:30
- 53 Sleepwalking 0:30
- 54 Aftermath 0:30
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