"The Petrified Forest" is a collection of field recordings and ambient textures captured during a 2016 excursion to the Japanese island of Yakushima. It showcases Biosphere’s ongoing commitment to synthesizing environmental sounds with electronic processing.
- The album was recorded during Jenssen's visit to Yakushima, an island known for its ancient cedar trees and abundant rainfall.
- Field recordings form the primary sonic material, manipulated and layered with Jenssen’s signature electronic techniques.
- The release was issued on Biophon Records, Jenssen's own label, continuing a string of independent releases.
Geir Jenssen, hailing from Tromsø, Norway, is the sole constant member of the electronic music project Biosphere, known for its arctic soundscapes and sample-based compositions. By 2017, Biosphere had already established a significant presence in ambient and techno circles, with Jenssen’s work often drawing from natural environments and avant-garde influences.
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