Shapes by Kambium: The Story Behind an Organic Electronic Track on Beatroom 02
The Story Behind the Track "Shapes" In the autumn of 2014, a unique musical encounter took place between two artists: Kromproom and Jamick. This meeting, held in Jamick's studio, was not only the birthplace of several sonic ideas but also marked the genesis of their collaborative project—Kambium. The Meaning Behind "Kambium" The name "Kambium" is more than just a label; it is a metaphor deeply rooted in nature. In botany, cambium (or "miazga" in Polish) is the secondary meristematic tissue in plants responsible for secondary growth in thickness. Situated between the phloem and the wood, cambium continually produces new layers of wood inward and phloem outward, enabling the plant to grow season after season. This biological process became a powerful symbol for the duo, representing organic, layered growth through musical creativity. Just as cambium forms the annual rings in a tree trunk—each ring a testament to a year of growth—so too do the a...
