Few films in the history of cinema have achieved the haunting, meditative power of Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris (1972). This masterpiece of science fiction transcends the genre's typical preoccupation with technology and speculative futures, reaching instead into the depths of human consciousness, memory, and the aching poetry of the unknown.

Solaris unfolds slowly, its deliberate pacing inviting viewers to sink into the vast silences and lingering imagery that define Tarkovsk''s cinematic language. Long tracking shots through rain-soaked landscapes and the dim corridors of the space station evoke a sense of isolation and introspection. The film's visual and aural textures work in harmony, crafting an atmosphere where memory feels as palpable as the physical environment. This immersive quality is heightened by the sparse yet evocative electronic score by Eduard Artemyev, whose droning soundscapes and abstract compositions mirror the psychological disorientation experienced by the characters.

This compilation is a tribute to Tarkovsky's vision, an attempt to translate the enigmatic beauty of Solaris into a sonic experience. Each track, like the planet's ocean, reflects fragments of memory and imagination, evoking both wonder and melancholy. The music contained here draws from the textures of ambient, drone, and experimental electronics, mirroring the film's hypnotic pacing and its exploration of the liminal spaces between waking and dreaming. In these compositions, you may hear the echoes of Kelvin's (the main character) sorrow, the undulating mystery of Solaris, and the endless dance between presence and absence. To immerse oneself in Solaris is to embark on a journey without easy answers. Likewise, this collection of music invites you to drift into the unknown, to embrace the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of sound, and to discover, perhaps, something of your own subconscious reflected back at you.

Features: Psychophysicist (Adi Newton of Clock DVA, TAGC), 400 Lonely Things, Kloob. Mario Lino Stancati, Michael Bonaventure, Phoanøgramma, Yousef Kawar, Rauðvik, Sílení, Solaris, Mark Hjorthoy, and Zzoneman. Ltd x 200 copies in a 6-panel matt digipak.