Rod Modell – Music For Bus Stations (BS)
美國電子音樂與環境音樂大師Rod Modell，被譽為當代 ambient 音樂的創作先鋒。最新專輯《Music for Bus Stations》，以冥想式環境音樂（Kankyō Ongaku）為主題，向 Brian Eno 經典專輯《Music For Airports》致敬並作出全新詮釋。這張作品深受「交通樞紐的邊界空間」啟發，捕捉那種暫時抽離日常的過渡感，營造出靜謐而詩意的聆聽體驗。
專輯特別選取幾座前衛建築作為靈感，如葡萄牙Rio Maior的Domitianus Arquitectura、德國漢堡的Bluck & Morgen，以及Pforzheim 的 Metaraum，以聲音描繪這些空間的抽象美學，並進一步探索時間流動與空間交融的關係。受日本環境音樂（Kankyō Ongaku）的啟發，Modell 打造出多聲道的聆聽設計，讓每次播放都呈現獨一無二的動態音場，如同一場無限變化的聲音裝置藝術。
音樂的編排從低音脈動徐徐推進，最終轉向浪漫的極簡主義，整張專輯如潛伏於混凝土城市中的詩篇，呈現孤獨、暫停與時間留白的深刻意象。無論在深夜的靜謐時分，還是清晨的清新時刻，這部作品都能引發心靈共鳴，帶來內心的平靜與超脫。潮電 Bar&RecordStore 聆聽與收藏推薦。
Rod Modell, a master of American electronic and environmental music, is celebrated as a pioneer of contemporary ambient music. His latest album, Music for Bus Stations, centers on meditative environmental music (Kankyō Ongaku) and pays homage to Brian Eno's iconic Music For Airports, offering a fresh interpretation. This work is deeply inspired by the liminal spaces of transportation hubs, capturing the sense of temporarily stepping away from everyday life and crafting a serene and poetic listening experience.The album draws inspiration from several avant-garde architectural landmarks, including Domitianus Arquitectura in Rio Maior, Portugal; Bluck & Morgen in Hamburg, Germany; and Metaraum in Pforzheim, Germany. Through sound, Modell portrays the abstract aesthetics of these spaces while exploring the interplay between time and space. Influenced by Japanese environmental music (Kankyō Ongaku), he has designed a multi-channel listening experience, where each playback offers a unique, dynamic soundscape akin to an ever-changing auditory installation. The music transitions from subtle bass pulsations to romantic minimalism, with the entire album unfolding like a poetic narrative hidden within urban concrete jungles. It evokes profound themes of solitude, pause, and temporal stillness. Whether enjoyed during the quiet hours of the night or the fresh moments of dawn, this work resonates deeply, providing a sense of inner peace and transcendence. 潮電 Bar&RecordStore highly recommends this album for both listening and collection, inviting you to immerse yourself in its rich sonic landscapes.