Ousia by Joachim Spieth
With Ousia, Joachim Spieth presents his third full-length album on his label Affin. Originally released as a double 12", the record translates ephemeral impressions into cinematic soundscapes and unfolds across eight pieces that form an intense, emotional journey — exploring the subtle interplay between external perception and inner reflection.
The album also features Mutuus, a captivating and unique collaboration between Markus Guentner and Joachim Spieth — their first joint work in over two decades, following their appearance on the inaugural Pop Ambient compilation curated by Wolfgang Voigt.
Reissued in 2023 as a CD edition presented in a 6-panel digipak.
Press reactions:
“The German artist signs an hour of dreamy and profound ambient music in which we are fascinated by the imaginative character of the compositions and Spieth’s ability to fill and inhabit the space with his music.” - Radioaktiv
“Ousia plays firmly inside the pocket of modern ambient electronica while finessing and polishing the spatial and aural possibilities of the sphere.” - Backseat Mafia
“The album is so effective that it sucks you in, stopping time and freezing you in your tracks (pun intended!).” - Delayed
all reviews can be found here:
https://linktr.ee/Ousia_Album
Tracklist
| 1. | Sparsha | 7:17 |
| 2. | Jiwa | 6:39 |
| 3. | Mutuus (with Markus Guentner) | 7:43 |
| 4. | Akasha | 7:20 |
| 5. | Hyle | 6:49 |
| 6. | Apas | 6:43 |
| 7. | Forma | 6:32 |
| 8. | Anta | 5:46 |
Videos
Credits
All tracks written & produced by Joachim Spieth
website | affinmusic.de
design | markus-guentner.de
mastering | www.artefactsmastering.com
