Craig Thompson aka Experiments & Observations on Electricity, on a rocky cliff edge overlooking a waterfall in the Icelandic landscape with dark hills in the background.

In March 2022, my music project "Experiments & Observations on Electricity" became a reality, influenced by a visit to a Titanic exhibition and a quiz question about Benjamin Franklin.

My inspiration stemmed from bands like Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Tangerine Dream, and Jean-Michel Jarre, and a multitude of electronic and ambient artists.

The first completed track, "An Overwhelming Sense of Sadness" was first conceived amidst the poignant atmosphere of a Titanic exhibition, leading to a burst of creativity and a foray into music production. The project's inception marked a significant turning point driven by newfound passion and dedication, resulting in a musical journey of self-discovery and one that will hopefully resonate with listeners.

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Influenced by a trip to Iceland, listening to Tim Hecker, the sounds of footsteps on metal staircases, the mysterious journey we know as life and the unknown at the end. Across angry waters, under foreboding skies we carried onward, towards our Ascen
Another playlist spot, and very humbled being featured alongside some super artists. Megalithic Transport Network in particular, has produced some wonderfully atmospheric music. All though are worth a listen. #flickeringlights #ambient #electronica
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The Ascensi​ó​n by Experiments & Observations on Electricity (EOE) is an immersive four-track album that brings listeners into a haunting, atmospheric journey. Released on October 18, 2024, by Cult Image Music, the album was inspired by a blend of fi
Serving as a precursor, Genesis... features an edited version of Movement 3 which appears on the new Experiments & Observations on Electricity album The Ascensión, which comes out in October. Released September 6, 2024
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I had a track featured on this ArrhythNia Records release titled Experimental Music And Noise Compilation 5. It came out on November 1st, 2024. My submission was called Movement 2.5 and featured at 74 of 100 in the running order, you can this on the
In this episode take a trip beyond the stars with a plethora of wonderful artists and creators making music in the ever growing and diverse genres of ambient, electronica, neofolk, drone, noise, experimental, dark ambient and more. Hear introductions
Released as another taster to The Ascensión Movement 3.5 "The Dreamtime" is an extended version, unintentionally recorded when the looped sample ended, and the deep bass tone of my Korg continued on. I held back from stopping the synth, as the sound
In February 2024, the LOUDsilence label sought tracks for their compilation "Minute". As the title suggests the artist was limited to 60-second durations. Whilst work on my second album continued, I thought I’d challenge myself to produce a piece o
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The debut album by Experiments & Observations on Electricity is a project that’s been four decades in the making. Placed somewhere between ambient and electronic soundscapes, the artist draws inspiration from an array of musical influences, ranging f
My first ever music video, to accompany the final edited track from my debut EOE album. Renamed The Emptiness Song (Hollow), I edited and filmed the video myself, with clips filmed in the grounds of Waltham Abbey Church, Eagle Pond in Snaresbrook and
The debut album by Experiments & Observations on Electricity, a project 40 years in the making. Placed somewhere between ambient and electronic soundscapes, and influences ranging from early era OMD, Jean-Michel Jarre and Tangerine Dream, through to
Never initially intended to be a video, this was a track that despite many attempts, I could not edit down. I would this piece to have been remixed by someone, and given a completely different lease of life, as I believe there's potential, that time
Text describing an upcoming music album titled 'Experiments & Observations on Electricity' by Cult Image Music, with release date 28/07/2023, available on CD and digital formats. The album features ambient soundscapes and invites listeners on a medit
Title page of an old scientific publication titled "Experiments, Observations on Electricity" by Benjamin Franklin, with handwritten notes.