The Higher Intelligence Agency

English electronic/ambient project associated with Birmingham, known for 1990s ambient-techno work and for field-recording-based collaborations such as Polar Sequences (with Biosphere).

Recorded Polar Sequences live on commission at the Polar Music Festival (1995) in Tromsø in collaboration with Biosphere. Associated with Birmingham; project led publicly by Bobby Bird. Often abbreviated H.I.A.

A highly positive review highlights The Higher Intelligence Agency's 1995 live collaboration with Biosphere, Polar Sequences, recorded at the Polar Music Festival in Tromsø. The review praises the complementary styles, strong field recordings and the project's standout tracks. The release is recommended as essential listening for fans of 1990s ambient-techno.

For:Fans of ambient, ambient-techno, field-recording-based and experimental electronic music.