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"Luminous Beings" by Jon Hopkins
Curated by: Brendan Boland
Spotify: bit.ly/LuminousBeingsJonHopkins
Genre: #techno
Jon Hopkins’ constructions have the unique ability of allowing me to experience a multitude of emotions within one verse of a song. He seamlessly bridges the passive movement of ambient sound with the driving narrative of techno to fills one’s imagine, heart, and mind.
In his newest work, “Luminous Beings”, one can see themselves simultaneously immersed beneath a blanket of stars, lost among the ether, while being tickled by the light fanning of the long grasses and fox tales swaying against a cool summer’s breeze. We stand, entranced, in the middle of a meadow as fireflies dance around us.
The song opens with a hypnotic melody that feels familiar to a classic Röyksopp track, providing a fanciful foundation. Playful. Energetic. This slowly subsides to a larger soundscape full of richness and warmth. This section allows the listener to place themselves within the work; feeling around as a variety of sounds scatter across the stage: crisp drum lines, softly sprinkled piano notes, and a layer of ambient chords that linger and elegantly fade away as the song decrescendos.
While best suited for a sunset party, a scorching hot Tuesday afternoon or a Sunday cup of tea, “Luminous Beings” reminds us of the wide array of talent that Hopkins holds.
Rock With This (http://rockwiththis.com) helps you discover your new favorite songs. We deliver the best of what's breaking and uncover the left behind tracks that need to be heard. Subscribe for more music, it's free. ;)
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"Luminous Beings" by Jon Hopkins
Curated by: Brendan Boland
Spotify: bit.ly/LuminousBeingsJonHopkins
Genre: #techno
Jon Hopkins’ constructions have the unique ability of allowing me to experience a multitude of emotions within one verse of a song. He seamlessly bridges the passive movement of ambient sound with the driving narrative of techno to fills one’s imagine, heart, and mind.
In his newest work, “Luminous Beings”, one can see themselves simultaneously immersed beneath a blanket of stars, lost among the ether, while being tickled by the light fanning of the long grasses and fox tales swaying against a cool summer’s breeze. We stand, entranced, in the middle of a meadow as fireflies dance around us.
The song opens with a hypnotic melody that feels familiar to a classic Röyksopp track, providing a fanciful foundation. Playful. Energetic. This slowly subsides to a larger soundscape full of richness and warmth. This section allows the listener to place themselves within the work; feeling around as a variety of sounds scatter across the stage: crisp drum lines, softly sprinkled piano notes, and a layer of ambient chords that linger and elegantly fade away as the song decrescendos.
While best suited for a sunset party, a scorching hot Tuesday afternoon or a Sunday cup of tea, “Luminous Beings” reminds us of the wide array of talent that Hopkins holds.
