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The Field China tour - Flyer for Beijing and Shanghai performances
Event Photos (by Sophy W.T.; Click to Enlarge)
Split Works presents, for the first time in China, The Field – Stockholm native and electronic futurist Axel Willner with his live rhythm section.
Launched unto the world by renowned German label Kompakt in 2005, The Field expounded a new fusion of ambient and techno.
Following a cherished 12″ debut and a remix of Annie’s My Heartbeat that leapt onto the web, The Field became a cult favourite and remains so to this day. The Field’s debut album From Here We Go Sublime was one of 2007’s most talked about and universally praised releases; the BBC called it “one of those rare albums that makes you wonder how you ever got by without it”, and Pitchfork bestowed a mighty 9.0 rating, declaring: “If Willner doesn’t hit at least some of your pleasure centres, your nerve endings might actually be dead.”
Non-stop touring around the world ensued with !!!, LCD Soundsystem, The Juan MacLean and others. In 2008, Willner grew weary of performing alone, and The Field has now evolved into a three piece band, bringing a completely new depth and voracity to their live performances.
Last year saw the release of the acclaimed Yesterday & Today which continued The Field’s oblique sampling strategy while building up the rhythmic architecture; the title track featured a collaboration with Battles drummer John Stanier.
Ever since he startled the world with From Here We Go Sublime, Willner has also been much in demand as a remixer, with celebrated tracks from Thom Yorke to Battles to Maps.
All added up, The Field is luxuriant, immersive and engrossing. A not-to-miss treat coming our way in Beijing and Shanghai as winter sets in. See you on the ambient dance floor.
The Field China Tour Dates:
Beijing – Dec. 3rd Friday 9:30PM
@ 2 kolegas
Address: 21 Liangmaqiao Lu
Opening Act: Zlox
100RMB
Shanghai – Dec. 4th Saturday 9:30PM
@Yuyintang
851 Kaixuan Lu (near Yan’an Xi Lu)
Opening Act: Downstate & Lon
100RMB
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The Field中国巡演 - 北京和上海音乐会
活动照片（摄影师：Sophy W.T.; 点击后放大)
“如果Willner的音乐不能击中你的快乐中枢，那一定是你的耳朵失灵了”
—— Pitchfork
我是Axel Willner，我也是The Field。
我来自瑞典首都斯德哥尔摩，那里全是岛屿。
我是德国独立电音厂牌KOMPACT下的红人，我讨厌做红人。
我的音乐极简又迷幻，音量开大，现场会很带劲。
我很高兴来中国，我会带给你们非常GELIVABLE的夜晚。
The Field中国巡演日程：
北京 – 12月3日 周五 晚9:30
地点：两个好朋友
地址：北京朝阳区亮马桥路21号枫花园汽车电影院内两个好朋友酒吧
嘉宾乐队：Zlox
票价：100RMB
上海 – 12月4日 周六 晚9：30
地点：育音堂
地址：上海 长宁区 凯旋路851号（近延安西路口）
嘉宾乐队：Downstate & Lon
票价：100RMB
关于The Field:
Axel Willner的个人团The Field于2005年加入了德国电音厂牌KOMPAKT并发行了单曲Things Keep Falling Down。受KOMPAKT旗下名团GAS、90年代的M:1:5 计划和自赏派名团Slowdive以及My Bloody Valentine的影响，他的作品在融合了ambient和techno的基础上更加的前卫，有人称之为post-Pop Ambient，也有人叫它minimal techno。他个挪威女歌手Annie的”My Heartbeat”的remix让他在音乐圈开始小有名气。06年The Field发行了单曲Sun & Ice，同时另一首广受欢迎的remix作品120 Days 的”Come Out帮他赢得了一大票歌迷。
07年Axel Willner成为了首个参加Nordic Light酒店”Sound of Light” 创作概念的音乐家。受此启发Axel Willner发表了同名EP Sound of Light.同年The Field趁热发行了首张专辑《From Here We Go Sublime》。此专辑一经推出就在坊间得到高度评价，著名音乐网站Pitchfork给了该专辑9.0的高分并评价说——“The Field的优秀在于他成功地分离和重复那些小瞬间，通过舞曲音乐的基本编排和反复，营造出更加宏大的效果和畅快淋漓的乐趣”
接下来The Field和!!!、LCD Soundsystem等团进行了一连串马不停蹄的巡演。到2008年Axel厌倦了独自一人表演的局限性，于是The Field逐渐演变成了如今的三人团对。有了打击乐手Dan Enqvist和乐器手Andreas Söderstrom的加入，The Field的作品变得更有深度和现场观赏性。乐队在2009年与Battles的鼓手John Stanier合作，发行了包含6首歌曲的专辑Yesterday & Today。
如今The Field即将来到中国，为大家带来令你耳目一新的ambient和techno音乐。无论你是派对动物还是电音狂热分子，都快来现场感受这来自北欧的电音新贵的魅力吧。在这一个非常GELIVABLE的夜晚，让你的耳朵享受电音的刺激。
相关链接：
The Field Myspace：www.myspace.com/thefieldsthlm
豆瓣音乐人: www.douban.com/artist/thefield
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