Pocket Symphony
Air · 2007
52 min · 13 tracks · electronica
A dreamy blend of ambient textures and soft melodies that evoke a cinematic landscape.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes steady, consistent listening flow gentle dynamics and textures
- Context
- In 2007, Air released 'Pocket Symphony' as their fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Talkie Walkie' from 2004. This album marked a moment of artistic exploration as they began to incorporate more vocal elements alongside their signature instrumental sound, showcasing their evolution in the electronica genre.
- If you like
- electronica
- What next
- Love 2 — Continues the dreamy soundscapes with a more upbeat and playful energy.
Pocket Symphony is an album by Air, released in 2007. A dreamy blend of ambient textures and soft melodies that evoke a cinematic landscape. Upon its release, 'Pocket Symphony' received critical acclaim for its lush orchestrations and was noted for its influence on the post-rock and ambient music scenes. The album peaked at number 10 on the French Albums Chart, solidifying Air's status within the European music landscape while contributing to the resurgence of interest in downtempo and electronic sounds during the late 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pocket Symphony sound like?
A dreamy blend of ambient textures and soft melodies that evoke a cinematic landscape. Rooted in electronica.
What makes Pocket Symphony by Air notable?
Upon its release, 'Pocket Symphony' received critical acclaim for its lush orchestrations and was noted for its influence on the post-rock and ambient music scenes. The album peaked at number 10 on the French Albums Chart, solidifying Air's status within the European music landscape while contributing to the resurgence of interest in downtempo and electronic sounds during the late 2000s. In 2007, Air released 'Pocket Symphony' as their fifth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Talkie Walkie' from 2004. This album marked a moment of artistic exploration as they began to incorporate more vocal elements alongside their signature instrumental sound, showcasing their evolution in the electronica genre.
Who is Pocket Symphony for?
Pocket Symphony works well if you're into dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, steady, consistent listening flow and gentle dynamics and textures.
How many songs are on Pocket Symphony?
Pocket Symphony has 13 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Space Maker Standout 4:02
- 2 Once Upon a Time Standout 5:02
- 3 One Hell of a Party 4:02
- 4 Napalm Love 3:27
- 5 Mayfair Song 4:18
- 6 Left Bank 4:07
- 7 Photograph 3:51
- 8 Mer du Japon Standout 3:04
- 9 Lost Message 3:32
- 10 Somewhere Between Waking and Sleeping 3:35
- 11 Redhead Girl 4:33
- 12 Night Sight 4:15
- 13 Time Capsule 4:19
Release Date
January 1, 2007
Artist Origin
France
Runtime
52 min 12 sec
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