The initial concept behind SP Ambient was formed by the production team of … Read Full Bio ↴The initial concept behind SP Ambient was formed by the production team of Simon and Peron in the sedate surroundings of their adopted hometown of Nîmes in 1989. Never to be pinned down, as two major players in the burgeoning "Adaphel" Acid House scene they came together over a shared love of early ambient electronic works and the lush atmospheric sounds of 4AD, determined to combine these influences with the jazzier house sounds for which they were known. Soon finding that this project took a more unintended direction into deep organic and ethereal soundscapes, which rapidly attracted them a growing fanbase, they decided to turn the project into their more experimental and eclectic outlet, not limiting themselves to any style in particular, instead focusing on fusion of organic ambient with psychedelic, new age, trip-hop, freeform, world fusion, darkwave and neoclassical, always bringing something new to the table and welding disparate styles seamlessly, especially in their famed mixes.
Inevitably, soon SPA became the in-demand duo's main outlet and they focused less upon their hugely succesful yet often uncredited hit production work. As time went on (and after influencing so many others) they pushed their sound in as many directions as was possible, drewing from such influences as Eno, Varèse, Love Spirals Downwards, Shpongle and, most lately The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - whom some have likened to being the natural inheritors of the torch carried by SPA for so long in the dark in their blending of ambient and new jazz. However, despite the wealth of palettes to draw from SPA always succeed in combining these sounds into a fresh new atmospheres, providing along the way a ready supply of source materials new generations of remixers are ever eager to work with.
After a short hiatus in the late 90s in which Peron focused on establishing her jewelry chain with Simon spending some time in Indonesia on his ill-fated "Celdular" project, SPA returned in style with their crossover Celtic ambient release "Good Fortune", guesting with a number of singers in a progressive new style that nonetheless was a hit with their fans. In 2003 they struck lucky once again with a hit drum and bass remix of "Ela Doria", ushering in a period of popular collaborations in this style. With several projects and a number of collaborations in the works, it is clear there are many new chapters in the SPA story yet to be written.
Inevitably, soon SPA became the in-demand duo's main outlet and they focused less upon their hugely succesful yet often uncredited hit production work. As time went on (and after influencing so many others) they pushed their sound in as many directions as was possible, drewing from such influences as Eno, Varèse, Love Spirals Downwards, Shpongle and, most lately The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble - whom some have likened to being the natural inheritors of the torch carried by SPA for so long in the dark in their blending of ambient and new jazz. However, despite the wealth of palettes to draw from SPA always succeed in combining these sounds into a fresh new atmospheres, providing along the way a ready supply of source materials new generations of remixers are ever eager to work with.
After a short hiatus in the late 90s in which Peron focused on establishing her jewelry chain with Simon spending some time in Indonesia on his ill-fated "Celdular" project, SPA returned in style with their crossover Celtic ambient release "Good Fortune", guesting with a number of singers in a progressive new style that nonetheless was a hit with their fans. In 2003 they struck lucky once again with a hit drum and bass remix of "Ela Doria", ushering in a period of popular collaborations in this style. With several projects and a number of collaborations in the works, it is clear there are many new chapters in the SPA story yet to be written.
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9.35am All black with the mask on Got the chucks on to Said…
j.RO So 千切れそうな 願いを抱いて この空の下 途方にくれる Ah 信じていよう もう夜が開ける そのドアを開けて 光を入…
Planningtorock You call me now I'm inside Come back again another time Yo…
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David Firth
I'd be interested to know which of these tracks was actually from 1985
Alan Taylor
Years ago, back in 1989 in fact, a guy started work in the company I worked for in north london. I can't remember his name it being so long ago but I remember he came from Hinckley in Leicester. I remember he used to talk highly of Aphex twin, This Mortal Coil and 4AD records who I had never heard of before. he had a friend who had a sound system of very high quality back then and they used to listen to Aphex twin etc whilst getting stoned. I was more into Hip hop at the time and wasn't that clued up about ambient, that came a year or two later. I introduced him to NWA and he loved that, anyway I digress, He became a good friend over that summer and we partied at the town & country club in Kentish Town (Wendy May's locomotion) but i never listened to any of the music he spoke so highly of. Fast forward 26 years and I'm listening to this and it's blown me away. Wow i wish i got into Aphex Twin back in the late 80's/early 90's when he first spoke about them. Time flies fast and the years roll by so very quickly. I turned 50 two months ago. I have a happy marriage, I have a good career. What have i learnt over the years? It's important to unplug via what ever method is your choice/poison. Don't ever listen to negativity, keep pushing forward. Love your family and your friends, no one else is that important. I wish I could meet my old friend from hinckley back in 89.
KuriosBebop
+Alan Taylor Thanks for sharing a piece of your story Alan
Ryan
Xtal is the sound the Sun makes when it rises above the Horizon..
Macha Mocha
Xtal might be the most perfect piece of electronic music ever produced.
Lemonade Warrior
Let me fix that for you----SAW might be the most perfect ALBUM of electronic music ever produced.
Tortuosit of Tapiola
Fix#2: ...amongst the other 10000 most perfect albums...
Timothy Pullins
+Lemonade Warrior don't forget Björk's Homogenic
Pizza G
Sounds like Brian Eno broke into Krafwerk's laboratory, stole some old rusty tubes and circuits, flew behind the moon for 3 months, compressed the years of 1978-1989 into fuzzy purple and silver acid & DMT capsules, fused it with his own DNA and came back to earth with a half-frozen 2" tape reel. cool stuff man
bornwithclothes
You know an album is good when you're listening to it and you forget that you're sober.