Khmer
Nils Petter Molvær · 1997
56 min · 11 tracks · electronic · jazz
A mesmerizing fusion of electronic soundscapes and jazz improvisation that transports listeners into an ambient dreamscape.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its pioneering approach to combining electronic music with jazz elements, influencing a wave of artists in the electronic and downtempo scenes. It helped establish Molvær as a key figure in the development of nu-jazz, earning him recognition and a dedicated following.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration of themes long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Khmer' marks Nils Petter Molvær's debut album, introducing his innovative blend of jazz and electronic music. At this point, he was transitioning from the traditional jazz scene into more experimental territories, which set the stage for his subsequent influence on the nu-jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Avalanches· Moby· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Khmer Standout 4:59
- 2 Tløn Standout 7:52
- 3 Access / Song of Sand I Standout 5:51
- 4 On Stream 5:01
- 6 Phum 3:39
- 7 Song of Sand II 6:11
- 8 Exit 2:42
Disc 2
- 1 Song Of Sand (Single Edit) 3:55
- 2 Platonic Years (DJ Fjørd Mix) 5:19
- 3 Tløn (Dance Mix) 6:22
- 4 Song Of Sand II (Coastal Warning Mix) 4:17
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