VA 3 x 12" – Open Space Volume 2 (Max Cooper, Len Faki, John Beltran, Earthen Sea, Exos and many more

A year after its first edition, the Open Space series returns in order to keep exploring what ambi-ent music might mean nowadays.

A breadth of fresh artists, some new to the label and others renowned for their more dance-centric works, the compilation aims to give each individual artist their creative freedom to explore the space.

Techno producers such as Arthur Robert or label head Len Faki himself keep the beats present but this time focus on evoking states of introspection rather than the shuffle of dancefloors.
On the other end of the spectrum, we find seasoned multi-instrumentalist Laraaji, who has been crafting deeply meditative soundscapes since the 80’s. Using the special opportunity, the label reaches outside its usual sphere, inviting artists like the modular synth expert Jeremy Wentorth or Jimmy LaValle’s band project The Album Leaf. All while still featuring some well known veteran producers the likes of John Beltran or Exos.

No matter their respective scene or background, all artists are using their unique approach to display something deeply emotive. Be it the warm, expansive electro of Future Beat Alliance or a bubbly cosmic arp-ride by Hamburg Duo Can Love Be Synth.

Truly living up to its name, the Open Space series aims to open up possibilities for artists to freely pursue their creativity in a completely undefined area, a space for exploration and connection.

A1 Earthen Sea– Gleaming Beach Written-By [Figured Out By] – Jacob Long A2 John Beltran– Elevate It Written-By [Figured Out By] – John Beltran A3 Jeremy Wentworth– Relaxed Written-By [Figured Out By] – Jeremy Wentworth B1 Arthur Robert– Remember Me Written-By [Figured Out By] – Arthur Robert B2 KMRU– In A Distance Written-By [Figured Out By] – Joseph Kamaru C1 The Album Leaf– MD 10 Written-By [Figured Out By] – Jimmy LaValle C2 Len Faki– Flew Away Written-By [Figured Out By] – Len Faki D1 Wata Igarashi– Our Place Written-By [Figured Out By] – Wata Igarashi D2 Laraaji– Beloved Written-By [Figured Out By] – Laraaji E1 Can Love Be Synth– Marzipan Written-By [Figured Out By] – Frank Husemann, Katja Ruge E2 Biri*– Neverending Celestial Dance Written-By [Figured Out By] – Biri* F1 Exos– Shifting In The East Written-By [Figured Out By] – Exos F2 Future Beat Alliance– Memory Sketch Written-By [Figured Out By] – Matthew Puffett F3 Max Cooper– Contour 輪郭 Written-By [Figured Out By] – Max Cooper