The Swedish duo Koop has carved a unique niche in the music industry with their distinctive brand of jazz, which merges the old-school charm of jazz with a contemporary electronic beat.
The essence of Koop's music lies in its name, derived from the Swedish word for 'cooperation'. A symbolic nod to their collaborative spirit, Magnus Zingmark and Oscar Simonsson have been creating Koop's enchanting soundscapes since the mid-90s, pushing the boundaries of jazz and electronic music.
Their groundbreaking album, Waltz for Koop, not only won them a Swedish Grammy in 2003 but also secured a Gold certification with their subsequent release, Koop Islands. Their music is painstakingly constructed, layering thousands of snippets from various records to build tracks that are both intricate and harmonious.
Collaborations with vocalists like Ane Brun, Yukimi Nagano, and others have added a remarkable depth to their music. It's perhaps this melodic magnetism that landed their track, Koop Island Blues, in the media spotlight – gracing video games like World in Conflict and The Saboteur, and TV shows including Breaking Bad and So You Think You Can Dance.
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