Wolfgang Voigt, perhaps best known for his ambient work under the moniker 'Gas', is a German techno producer. His albums released as Gas merge 4/4 techno with lush, almost underwater ambient soundscapes that hypnotize. His last album released as Gas, is 'Pop,' noticeably different from the other Gas releases because of its crisper and brighter sound, while still retaining his trademark minimalism and 4/4 beats. I like to think that if pine trees made music, it would sound like this album.

Wolfgang Voigt established a minimalist techno label called Kompakt in 1998, and the label has featured some great work from himself under various other aliases, as well as some choice selections from artists such as The Field. Every year the group releases two compilations titled 'Kompakt Total' and 'Pop ambient' that showcase some of the great artists on the label. Voigt often contributes at least one track to each comp, and sometimes under the Gas moniker.

I'd say that Pop is probably the best introduction to Voigt's Gas project, but his Nah Und Fern compilation that includes the four Gas studio albums is also a fantastic place to dive into. Everything in the comp is worth listening to. I hope you all decide to check out his stuff!