The Field (musician)

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The Field
Birth name Axel Willner
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genre(s) Microhouse, minimal techno
Label(s) Kompakt

The Field is a minimal techno artist based in Stockholm, Sweden. "The Field" is the moniker of writer and composer Axel Willner.

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[edit] Background

In 2005, Willner submitted a demo tape to the German indie label Kompakt and was subsequently signed. He released his first 12", a demo mixtape of Annie's "Heartbeat" in 2005 as well as a 12" featuring the track "Things Keep Falling Down". In 2006, "Sun & Ice" 12" was released.

In 2007, Willner's first full album From Here We Go Sublime was released to critical praise. Pitchfork Media rated the album a 9.0[1] and added it to their Best New Music feature. Pitchfork also ranked "From Here We Go Sublime" the ninth best album of 2007[2]

Later in 2007, Wilner became the first musician to take part in the Nordic Light Hotel's "Sound of Light" concept. After staying at the hotel, Wilner used the experience as the basis for his EP of the same name. [1]

Willner uses the software Jeskola Buzz, mixing and recording tracks live for each album.[2]

"The Field" is not Axel Willner's only moniker. He also writes music under stage names Lars Blek, porte, Cordouan and James Larsson. He's also a member of Speedwax. [3]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

[edit] EPs

  • Sound of Light (2007)

[edit] Singles

  • "Sun & Ice" (2006)
  • "Things Keep Falling Down" (2005)

[edit] Remixes

[edit] Record reviews

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Field: From Here We Go Sublime Review at Pitchfork Media
  2. ^ Top 50 Albums of 2007 at Pitchfork Media

[edit] External links

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