Solid Ether
Nils Petter Molvær · 2000
50 min · 10 tracks · electronic · jazz
A seamless blend of electronic textures and jazz improvisation creating an ethereal sonic landscape.
Why this album works
Upon its release, 'Solid Ether' received acclaim for its innovative approach to sound, earning high praise from critics and contributing to the growing recognition of nu-jazz as a significant movement within contemporary music. The album's unique soundscape has influenced countless artists in both jazz and electronic genres, cementing Molvær's status as an important innovator.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time 'Solid Ether' was released in 2000, Nils Petter Molvær had established himself as a pioneering figure in the fusion of jazz and electronic music. This album followed his critically acclaimed breakthrough, 'Khmer' (1997), which had set a new standard for genre blending, positioning Molvær at the forefront of a new wave of jazz musicians exploring electronic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Avalanches· Moby· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Indeed Standout 7:30
- 2 Vilderness 1 Standout 7:48
- 3 Kakonita 5:02
- 4 Merciful 1 1:02
- 5 Ligotage 6:43
- 6 Trip 6:24
- 7 Vilderness 2 4:56
- 8 Tragamar 4:45
- 9 Solid Ether Standout 5:12
- 10 Merciful 2 1:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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