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Ott - Skylon

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Skylon is the second studio album by Ott, a British electronic music producer associated with psychedelic downtempo and dub. Released in 2008 by Twisted Records, it develops the layered production, spacious effects, bass-heavy rhythms, and psychedelic sound design heard on his debut album, Blumenkraft. The record is intended for listeners of psybient, psychedelic dub, ambient electronic music, and related festival culture.

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What record label released Ott's album *Skylon*?

*Skylon* was released in 2008 on Twisted Records, a UK-based independent label famous for psychedelic trance and ambient music. The label is also home to Ott's frequent collaborators and psychedelic legends, Simon Posford (Hallucinogen) and Raja Ram.

What genre of music is Ott's *Skylon*?

The album is a cornerstone of the "psybient" and "dub" genres, characterized by its heavy use of reggae-influenced basslines and psychedelic synthesizer atmospheres. It builds heavily upon the sound of his debut studio album, *Blumenkraft*.

Is Ott associated with the artist Simon Posford?

Ott has a strong professional history with Simon Posford, having worked as his studio engineer on various projects. Ott famously contributed production work to the celebrated Hallucinogen album *In Dub*, which directly influenced the creation of the live electronic act Shpongle.

What is the meaning behind the album title *Skylon*?

The album title *Skylon* references a futuristic, cigar-shaped structure that was temporarily built as an attraction for the 1951 Festival of Britain in London. The structure became an iconic symbol of post-war British optimism, perfectly fitting the album's retro-futuristic vibe.

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