Pete Namlook’s complete ‘Air’ series returns in deluxe 5CD boxset from Infinite Fog
Pete Namlook’s complete 'Air' series returns in deluxe 5CD boxset from Infinite Fog
Infinite Fog Productions will release a limited edition 5CD boxset of “Air – The Complete Collection”, the first full reissue of Pete Namlook’s iconic “Air” series. The box includes all five volumes originally released between 1993 and 2006. The set arrives in a deluxe soft-touch case with spot varnish finish. The boxset will be available from June 13, 2025.
Originally recorded in Hödeshof, Germany, the “Air” albums blend ambient, jazz, neoclassical, world, and electronic styles, incorporating ethereal vocals, field recordings, and instrumental textures.
The release follows the 2024 boxset edition of Namlook’s “Psychonavigation” series, also issued by Infinite Fog.
Boxset contents:
- CD 1: “Air I – You” (1993)
The foundational release in the series, featuring French female vocals and drifting ambient textures. - CD 2: “Air II – Travelling Without Moving” (1994)
Composed of eleven untitled segments, this album transitions from zero to 130 BPM using live percussion and spatial recordings. - CD 3: “Air III – Secret Heritage” (1996)
Expands the sonic palette with ethnic instrumentation, piano, strings, and Eastern melodic influences. - CD 4: “Air IV – Elle A Du Shell” (1999)
An eclectic blend of Caribbean jazz, bebop, ambient, and space trance. - CD 5: “Air V – Jeux Dangereux” (2006)
The final volume explores themes of light, loss, and farewell.
About Pete Namlook
Pete Namlook (born Peter Kuhlmann, Frankfurt, Germany) founded the Fax +49-69/450464 label in 1992 and became a central figure in ambient and electronic music. Across more than 100 collaborative and solo releases, Namlook explored diverse forms of sound, often combining electronic structures with organic and atmospheric elements.
He passed away in 2012, leaving behind a significant legacy. The “Air” series remains among his most critically regarded works for its emotional depth and sonic experimentation.
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