VA - Muting The Noise 01

01.Mark Pritchard & David Brinkworth - Sentience (4:19)
02.Karma - Kon Tiki (10:07)
03.Âme - Doldrums (6:59)
04.Henrik Schwarz - Arthur (6:00)
05.I:Cube - Nuées Ardentes (7:42)
06.Tokyo Black Star - Kagura (7:34)
07.Stefan Goldmann - Life After Death (6:28)
08.Terre Thaemlitz - Get In And Drive (7:15)
09.Kammerflimmer Kollektief - That's How The Light Gets In (4:02)
10.Koss - Negai (8:25)
11.Klaus Schulze - Invisible Musik (18:08)

"Muting The Noise 01" is a compilation that resonates with the essence of ambient music while offering a unique twist on the genre. Released in June 2008 by Innervisions, the album is a curated collection of tracks that blend soothing Japanese influences with the plush, pixelated atmospheres reminiscent of German kosmische music.

The compilation is not your traditional ambient album; it ventures beyond background music to offer a more adventurous and conceptually expansive listening experience. Tracks like Henrik Schwarz's "Arthur" provide an eclectic mix of sub-bass and morning-radio piano, while Stefan Goldmann's "Life After Death" delivers disorienting time-snap textures.

Klaus Schulze, a pioneer of electronic music, contributes the longest and most subtly arresting piece, "Invisible Musik," an eighteen-minute synthesizer journey that grows in complexity without ever losing its honeyed pace. This track, along with others, showcases the compilation's ability to maintain a balance between comfort and exploration.

Overall, "Muting The Noise 01" is a compilation that should not be overlooked by fans of ambient music or those interested in the broader spectrum of electronic soundscapes. It promises an auditory experience that is both immersive and thought-provoking.