Floating Points Returns with ‘Falling To Earth’
Floating Points made another long-ass song with another orchestra. Even if the late Pharoah Sanders isn't involved, that’s something that you need to hear
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- The track 'Falling To Earth' is described as nervous, with strings and percussion interacting, while retaining an electronic feel
- This release follows his recent single 'Corner Of My Eye' and a few collaborations with Fred again.. and Caribou
The stakes
- Floating Points is highly regarded for his orchestral collaborations, making this release noteworthy in the contemporary music landscape
- His previous work, particularly 'Promises' with the late Pharoah Sanders, has set high expectations for his orchestral compositions
The next check
- Floating Points is a veteran UK producer known for innovative works that bridge genres
- The San Francisco Ballet's 'Mere Mortals' showcases a blend of modern dance and orchestral music, emphasizing contemporary artistic collaborations
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Floating Points made another long-ass song with another orchestra. Even if the late Pharoah Sanders isn’t involved, that”s something that you need to hear. The veteran UK producer Floatin…
Floating Points' new 13-minute track "Falling To Earth" is a collaboration with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and part of his score for the San Francisco Ballet's Mere Mortals, a show that premiered in January 2024. A new run of Mere Mortals began last month in San Francis…
What happened
- The track 'Falling To Earth' is described as nervous, with strings and percussion interacting, while retaining an electronic feel
- This release follows his recent single 'Corner Of My Eye' and a few collaborations with Fred again.. and Caribou
- The new run of 'Mere Mortals' started in San Francisco last month and will include future performances in London and Edinburgh
Why this matters
- Floating Points is highly regarded for his orchestral collaborations, making this release noteworthy in the contemporary music landscape
- His previous work, particularly 'Promises' with the late Pharoah Sanders, has set high expectations for his orchestral compositions
- The integration of live performances with new music highlights the evolving relationship between classical and electronic genres
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