Translucent is The Choir's first ambient instrumental album, featuring 10 atmospheric tracks that blend effect-laden guitars, evocative saxophone, and electronic rhythms. The album is a culmination of years of work and represents a legacy project for the band. It is available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
Max Richter's 'Voices' is a musical project that reflects on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It incorporates readings from over 70 languages and features an unconventional orchestral arrangement. The work aims to inspire reflection and hope in challenging times.
Henryk Górecki's Symphony No. 3, Op. 36, 'Symphony of Sorrowful Songs', is a three-movement symphony that explores themes of maternal love and loss. It features a solo soprano and is known for its simple yet powerful musical structure. The symphony premiered in 1977 and gained widespread popularity in the 1990s.
Native Dancer is a seminal album that combines the talents of Wayne Shorter and Milton Nascimento, blending jazz with Brazilian music to create a unique sound. Released in 1975, it features compositions by both Shorter and Nascimento, along with contributions from other notable musicians like Herbie Hancock.
Our third installment of calming songs includes Max Richter's tribute to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ambient sounds from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Brazilian jazz from Wayne Shorter and more.
Featured artists and songs:01. The Choir: "You Don't Have To Smile," from 'Translucent'
02. Orbitalpatterns: "Cant Tell If Im Awake," from 'Extended Impostor Syndrome'
03. alva noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto: "Logic Moon," from 'Insen'
04. Lea Bertucci: "Vapours," from 'Of Shadow And Substance'
05. Hayden Pedigo: "Long Pond Lily," from 'I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away'
06. Max Richter: "All Human Beings," from 'Voices'
07. Wayne Shorter & Milton Nascimento: "Tarde," from 'Native Dancer'
08. Mabe Fratti: "El Sol Sigue Ahí," from 'Pies sobre la tierra'
09. Ida: "Don't Get Sad," from 'Will You Find Me?'
10. David Zinman, Dawn Upshaw & London Sinfonietta: "Lento," from Henryk Górecki's 'Symphony No. 3'
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