London, 2026

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Airship is a re-release of Forgotten Fields’ first EP, originally issued in 2016 on the label Lonely Swallow. A poet, musician, and graphic artist, Forgotten Fields creates music that reflects the multiplicity of his artistic practices while somehow always returning to the idea of what lies above us — skies, flight, distance, and the quiet fascination of things suspended between earth and air. His work often feels less like a collection of pieces and more like the construction of an atmosphere, a world slowly unfolding through sound, image and suggestion. There is very little public information surrounding Airship, aside from the artist describing it as a tribute to the great airships of the past. Forgotten Fields remains an artist of few words and, to a large extent, hidden identity. He prefers to let the music — and occasionally his poetry — speak in his place. Even the musicians and collaborators behind the release remain largely undisclosed. According to the artist, there are simply too many contributors to list. Whether intentional mythology or simple discretion, this secrecy adds another layer to the project, creating a mysterious universe in which the music becomes the sole focal point. In many ways, this absence of explanation works in the project’s favour. Airship invites the listener not to analyse, but to drift.

 

Musically, Forgotten Fields occupies an elusive territory. The music is deeply informed by ambient aesthetics, yet frequently touches experimental territory without ever fully committing to abstraction. There is restraint throughout the release — a desire to preserve simplicity and atmosphere over complexity or technical display. The music moves patiently, almost weightlessly, favouring texture and emotional suggestion rather than direct narrative. The pace of Airship remains generally slow to moderate, reinforcing the monumental presence of the airships themselves. Rather than emphasising speed or adventure, Forgotten Fields focuses on heaviness, suspension and movement through vast open spaces. The vessels do not race through the sky; they glide, almost ceremonially, above landscapes and clouds. There is a fascination not only with flight itself, but with the romance of travel, distance and machinery. Structurally, the EP loosely mirrors the stages of a journey, moving from “The Hangar” towards “Destination.” Themes and sonic fragments reappear throughout the release, creating a cyclical sensation, as though memories and images are resurfacing mid-flight. Forgotten Fields is not interested in realism or historical reconstruction. Instead, he works through suggestion. Low drones evoke the immense physical presence of the ships, while metallic pulses, distant mechanical rhythms and electric guitar textures hint at engines, steel structures and slow industrial movement.

What is particularly effective is how the project balances warmth and coldness. Beneath the mechanical imagery lies something deeply nostalgic and human. The music often feels melancholic, almost reflective of a lost optimism — a fascination with a future imagined by the past. In this sense, Airship becomes less about aviation history and more about memory, imagination and vanished worlds.

Interestingly, Airship stands slightly apart from Forgotten Fields’ broader artistic themes. Much of his work appears fascinated with the pastoral, with rural imagery, open landscapes and the natural world. Previous projects such as The Zephyr and the Swallow or Forgotten Fields focused more directly on nature and living landscapes. Here, however, the centre of attention shifts towards human-made machinery — steel, engines and industrial forms. And yet, even in this mechanical setting, the artist approaches the subject with the same poetic sensibility. The airship is never portrayed as aggressive technology, but almost as a living organism floating through nature rather than opposing it. The industrial and the pastoral coexist peacefully.

There is also something refreshing in the way the artist reconnects music and poetry. Historically, the two disciplines were deeply intertwined. Modern experimental music, however, often distances itself from literary or poetic imagery. Forgotten Fields does the opposite. Without overwhelming the listener with explanation, he creates a strong narrative universe around his releases, allowing fragments of imagery and atmosphere to guide the experience.

 

Airship is a subtle but remarkably immersive release. It does not rely on dramatic gestures or obvious climaxes; instead, it slowly reveals itself through mood, texture and repetition. Forgotten Fields demonstrates a strong understanding of atmosphere and pacing, crafting a project that feels cinematic without becoming overtly narrative. What makes the EP particularly compelling is precisely its mystery. The lack of information surrounding the artist and the release encourages deeper listening. In an era where musicians are often expected to constantly explain themselves, Forgotten Fields chooses obscurity, allowing the listener to build their own interpretations and emotional connections. Ultimately, Airship succeeds because it understands the power of suggestion. It is music that drifts rather than insists, that hovers rather than lands — much like the vessels that inspired it.