(meaning “in the fire“) is a reimagining of Stockhausen’s Gesang der Jünglinge composed with voice, effect pedals, and percussion. The text in the booklet borrows from the 18th century classic Chinese novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, which is also the source for the popular Chinese soap opera Song of Youth.

Empyrion comes as a limited edition vinyl LP 12″ with individually painted B-side and an artist book with text by Robert Fitterman.

An extended version of Empyrion can be listened to on Bandcamp and Spotify.

In the course of his 

travels he came one day 

           to the capital— 

there  are  two  strange  incidents 

worthy of mention 

            ten der blossoms 

are cut by the  frost  

source of Drenching Grief 

When  seeming is taken 

for being      being becomes seeming 

where  nothing is  taken for something  

something becomes nothing  

Light and shadow change swiftly 

His disappearance 

           formed 

the subject  of  conversation for some time 

he joined the wandering monks 

messengers  again  arrived— 

Lucky Apricot 

According to  ancient custom they placed 

          a whole lot of toys 

near the child on his first 

birthday 

in order to  ascertain 

   his gifts  and his future 

aptitudes  

powder boxes  

pupil 

after mutual 

congratulations the two friends  parted   each 

making for his own dwelling

 such an illustrious presence 

After several days  travelling they arrived in the capital 

He put on his best coat 

and left through the silk gauze curtains 

out right 

a red sandalwood pedestal  

the pillars  and  roof  beams were  richly carved 

covered verandas  

       leading here and there through overhanging 

splendor  

Side A
Gesang der Jünglinge  7:47
The Dream Of The Red Chamber  3:41
Empyrion  3:16

Side B
individually painted with acrylic paint

ambientƒunk: music
Klaus Killisch: visuals & design
Robert Fitterman: text (booklet)

ambientfunk is the moniker of Klaus Killisch

Record: 12-inch vinyl plate
Length: 14:44 min
Recorded & mixed at Klangpalast, Berlin
Mastering & vinyl cut: Schnittecht, Dresden
Sleeve: hand screen printing, 1×2 Siebdruck, Martin Samuel, Berlin
Booklet: 16 pages
Released: February 2024 through edition liane #10, published by Heinz Havemeister (2024).

Edition: 8 + 2 AP

Price: 850 €
For inquiries on pricing and availability, contact: killisch [at] gmail [dot] com
or check the bookshop at Hamburger Bahnhof Museum, if you‘re in Berlin.