Album review
Jon Hopkins has unveiled ‘RITUAL (palace)’, the second preview of his upcoming record. Described as “a window into the glowing melodic core of the album,” it follows the previously released ‘RITUAL (evocation)’. Check it out below.
“In 2022, I was commissioned to compose for a project called Dreamachine – a beautiful immersive experience created by a team of artists, scientists, and philosophers, which was experienced by tens of thousands of people throughout 2022 and beyond as it continues to tour,” Hpkins explained in a statement. “‘RITUAL (palace)’ is an evolution of the music I composed for that project. I am so grateful to all those involved.”
Jennifer Crook, Artistic Director of Dreamachine, added: “Dreamachine is a multidisciplinary collaboration that engages audiences in a powerful new kind of collective experience. Jon’s original composition for Dreamachine provides the essential heartbeat to this cerebral journey, designed to build inner connection. RITUAL’s evolution of his composition builds beautifully on this unique collaboration, bringing this extraordinary music to an even wider audience.”
RITUAL is slated to arrive on August 30 via Domino.
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