{"product_id":"bel-canto-white-out-conditions","title":"Bel Canto: White-Out Conditions","description":"Bel Canto: White-Out Conditions MUSIC AUDIO CD synthpop dream pop ambient 1987  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Crammed Discs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1987 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBel Canto: White-Out Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto: White-Out Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eCrammed Discs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eBelgium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eElectronic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSynthpop \/ Dream Pop \/ Ambient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto are a Norwegian trio formed in the mid 1980s, known for an ethereal, atmospheric sound and a strong emphasis on melody. Vocalist Anneli Marian Drecker delivers breathy, expressive leads while Geir Jenssen and Nils Johansen craft layered synthesizer textures and subtle programming. The group mixes elements of synthpop, ambient and folk influenced instrumentation to create cinematic songs that favor mood and detail. Their work from this era is noted for clean production, spacious arrangements and a restrained, evocative vocal approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite-Out Conditions is the groups debut full length album and it showcases the chilly melodic palette that became a signature for the band. The record contains songs such as Blank Sheets, Dreaming Girl and the title track White-Out Conditions, each built around sparse beats, shimmering synths and floating vocal lines. It was produced by Gilles Martin and recorded and mixed at Daylight Studio in Brussels, yielding a polished yet intimate atmosphere. This release helped introduce Bel Canto internationally and stands as an important document of their early sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Anneli Marian Drecker vocals and synthesizer. Geir Jenssen synthesizer and computer programming. Nils Johansen mandolin, bass, flute, synthesizer and computer programming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Gilles Martin. Recorded and mixed at Daylight Studio, Brussels. Woodwinds by Marc Hollander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eBlank Sheets\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eKloeberdans\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eDreaming Girl\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eWhite-Out Conditions\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eWithout You\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eBaltic Ice-Breaker\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eCapio\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eUpland\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eAgassis\u003cbr\u003eBel Canto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crammed Discs","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51570900500758,"sku":"135165","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026716205611793scan.jpg?v=1784265607","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/bel-canto-white-out-conditions","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}