Name: Vol. 2 – Acoustic and Ambient Spheres
Brand: Popol Vuh

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538694376

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Includes prints and poster.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

4 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Popol Vuh

Genre GB

Krautrock

Label GB

BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

Pioneers of German "krautrock" music, Popol Vuh was the brainchild of Florian Fricke (1944-2001). Their debut album "Affenstunde" (1970) showcased their early foray into electronic music, featuring the impressive use of the Moog synthesizer and percussion. With "In Den Gärten Pharaos" (1971), they ventured into a fusion of electronic and organ sounds, creating an intense and almost spiritual ambient music experience. From "Hosianna Mantra" (1972) onwards, Popol Vuh shifted towards avant-garde progressive rock, leaving behind their electronic roots. Tragically, Florian Fricke passed away in 2001 in his sleep.

The box contains the albums Seligpreisung (1973), Coeur de Verre (OST for the Werner Herzog Move “Coeur de Verre” 1978), Agape-Agape Love Love (1983) and Cobra Verde (OST for the Werner Herzog Movie 1987). All albums have been newly remastered on heavyweight 180g audiophile vinyl including one bonus track per album. The albums appear with adjusted original artworks. The boxset is completed by three picture prints, a picture still from the Movie “Coeur de Verre” and the original movie poster of “Cobra Verde” (both in Din A3 format) and an insert with detailed liners and photos.

This edition consolidates four significant albums from the 1970s and the 1980s, conflating ambient musical phases of Popol Vuh. It sheds light on their central, recurring motives and styles of rock music, folk-ethno-fusion, ambient music and two atmospheric soundtracks for legendary Werner Herzog movies. Ultimately, Fricke personally did not like it when his music was categorised in genres or typologies: “Call it Magic Music, or Love Music, if you like: it’s music for the soul. That’s it.”

Vol. 2 – Acoustic and Ambient Spheres

Music GB