N-Plants
Biosphere · 2011
49 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
Subtle ambient textures intertwine with field recordings, creating an immersive soundscape that evokes a sense of place and time.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sendai-1 — This opening track establishes the album's atmospheric depth, using layered drones and subtle shifts to draw listeners into its immersive world.
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Shika-1 — The use of dissonant textures and organic sounds in this piece creates a haunting yet beautiful reflection on the theme of nature versus industry.
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Genkai-1 — This track showcases an intricate blend of electronic elements and natural field recordings, emphasizing the album's focus on juxtaposing man-made environments with nature.
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Jōyō — Its delicate balance of tonal variations and ambient layers serves as a pivotal moment in the album, representing the conceptual heart of N-Plants.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate layering and thematic focus create a compelling ambient experience.
What we noticed
- Field recordings are interspersed with ambient synths, grounding the ethereal soundscapes in real-world environments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady unfolding soundscapes
- immersive journeys through nature
- reflective moments of tranquility
- thoughtful background for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of immediate gratification
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'N-Plants' was released in 2011, Biosphere, the stage name of Norwegian composer Geir Jenssen, was already a well-established figure in ambient music, having gained significant acclaim from his earlier works such as 'Substrata' (1997). This album marks a continuation of his exploration into environmental themes and minimalistic sound design, following his 2008 release 'Dropsonde'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Orb· Aphex Twin· William Basinski
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sendai-1 8:01
- 2 Shika-1 7:54
- 3 Jōyō 5:31
- 4 Ikata-1 5:05
- 5 Monju-1 2:42
- 6 Genkai-1 6:37
- 7 Ōi-1 5:10
- 8 Monju-2 3:58
- 9 Fujiko 4:56
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