What makes Remotion: The Global Communication Remix Album by Global Communication notable?

The album is notable for its impact on the ambient music genre and has been recognized for its innovative approach to remixing. It has received praise from various publications for its cohesive sound and artistic vision, contributing to the rise of ambient music in the mid-90s and influencing subsequent artists exploring similar sonic territories. By the time 'Remotion: The Global Communication Remix Album' was released in January 1996, Global Communication had already established themselves as pivotal figures in the ambient music scene since their debut album, '76:14', in 1994. This remix album arrives as a follow-up to their influential work, showcasing their ability to reinterpret tracks while further solidifying their reputation for sonic innovation.

How many songs are on Remotion: The Global Communication Remix Album?

Remotion: The Global Communication Remix Album has 7 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

Remotion: The Global Communication Remix Album

Global Communication · 1996

70 min · 7 tracks · ambient music

Ethereal soundscapes blend mesmerizing rhythms and intricate textures, creating an immersive auditory journey through ambient landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Delta Phase — This track exemplifies Global Communication's signature style, combining lush pads with rhythmic intricacies that create a hypnotic atmosphere throughout its nearly ten-minute duration.
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Natural High (Global Communications remix) — A standout remix that transforms the original into a transcendent experience, blending ethereal elements with deep bass lines that highlight the duo's knack for atmospheric depth.
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Wild Horse (Global Mix Communication) — At over fifteen minutes, this expansive track showcases their experimental side, weaving together organic and electronic sounds into a lush soundscape that invites listeners on a lengthy auditory exploration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

72 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album excels in creating immersive soundscapes with intricate textures, showcasing strong craftsmanship and cohesion.

What we noticed

Each track employs layered textures and ambient soundscapes, with minimal rhythmic elements that enhance the ethereal quality.
Several tracks utilize field recordings and manipulated samples, adding depth and complexity to the overall sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Amor Real (Global Communication remix) 9:01
2 Delta Phase 9:51
3 Natural High (Global Communications remix) 9:04
4 La Soleil et la Mer (Global Communication remix) 8:08
5 Rollercoaster (The Global Communication Yellow Submarine re-take) 8:18
6 Epsilon Phase 11:20
7 Wild Horse (Global Mix Communication) 15:12

What to play next

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76:14

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