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Light Extracts

Eivind Aarset · 1998

52 min · 8 tracks · jazz · ambient · experimental rock

Aarset's sonic landscape blends ethereal guitar textures with immersive ambient soundscapes and subtle jazz influences.

Light Extracts is an album by Eivind Aarset, released in 1998. Aarset's sonic landscape blends ethereal guitar textures with immersive ambient soundscapes and subtle jazz influences. 'Light Extracts' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and was pivotal in bringing ambient jazz to wider audiences. It has influenced a range of artists across genres, highlighting Aarset's role in the evolution of contemporary jazz and electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Light Extracts sound like?

Aarset's sonic landscape blends ethereal guitar textures with immersive ambient soundscapes and subtle jazz influences. Rooted in jazz and ambient.

What makes Light Extracts by Eivind Aarset notable?

'Light Extracts' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and was pivotal in bringing ambient jazz to wider audiences. It has influenced a range of artists across genres, highlighting Aarset's role in the evolution of contemporary jazz and electronic music. When 'Light Extracts' was released in 1998, Eivind Aarset was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in the ECM label roster. This album followed his earlier work and marked a progression into more experimental realms, showcasing his unique blend of jazz, ambient, and electroacoustic elements that would define his career trajectory.

How many songs are on Light Extracts?

Light Extracts has 8 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·52:10

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

  • 1 Empathic Guitar Standout 4:25
  • 2 Wolf Extract Standout 8:20
  • 3 Dust Kittens 5:26
  • 4 The String Thing 7:40
  • 5 Between Signal & Noise 8:33
  • 6 FFWD / Slow Motion 6:23
  • 7 Self Defence 4:33
  • 8 Tunnel Church Standout 6:44

Release Date

January 1, 1998

Genre

experimental rock, jazz

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Artist Origin

Norway

Runtime

52 min 10 sec