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Digital Wildlife

Fred Frith · 2002

49 min · 5 tracks · jazz fusion

A complex tapestry of improvisation and electronic soundscapes that challenges conventional musical boundaries.

Why this album works

Best for
gradual build to immersive climax headphone detail hunting experience complex soundscapes for deep focus
Context
By the time Fred Frith released 'Digital Wildlife' in 2002, he was already an established figure in avant-garde music, known for his innovative approach to guitar and composition. This album followed his previous works like 'Speechless' (1996) and marked a continued exploration into blending acoustic instruments with digital technology, reflecting his growth as a musician after years of experimentation.
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Digital Wildlife is an album by Fred Frith, released in 2002. A complex tapestry of improvisation and electronic soundscapes that challenges conventional musical boundaries. 'Digital Wildlife' is notable for its critical reception, being praised for its intricate layering of sounds and imaginative structures that push the boundaries of jazz fusion and rock. It also contributed to the ambient music scene of the early 2000s, influencing contemporary artists in experimental genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Digital Wildlife sound like?

A complex tapestry of improvisation and electronic soundscapes that challenges conventional musical boundaries. Rooted in jazz fusion.

What makes Digital Wildlife by Fred Frith notable?

'Digital Wildlife' is notable for its critical reception, being praised for its intricate layering of sounds and imaginative structures that push the boundaries of jazz fusion and rock. It also contributed to the ambient music scene of the early 2000s, influencing contemporary artists in experimental genres. By the time Fred Frith released 'Digital Wildlife' in 2002, he was already an established figure in avant-garde music, known for his innovative approach to guitar and composition. This album followed his previous works like 'Speechless' (1996) and marked a continued exploration into blending acoustic instruments with digital technology, reflecting his growth as a musician after years of experimentation.

Who is Digital Wildlife for?

Digital Wildlife works well if you're into gradual build to immersive climax, headphone detail hunting experience and complex soundscapes for deep focus.

How many songs are on Digital Wildlife?

Digital Wildlife has 5 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·49:00

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Digital Wildlife Standout 12:12
  • 2 Image in and Atom 9:55
  • 3 The Prisoner's Dilemma Standout 14:30
  • 4 Touch I Risk 7:25
  • 5 Close To Home Standout 4:58

Release Date

January 1, 2002

Genre

jazz fusion

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

49 min 0 sec