Hidden Orchestra's Musical Journey: Unveiling 'To Dream Is To Forget'

Hidden Orchestra's latest musical endeavor, "To Dream Is To Forget," is a captivating exploration that exemplifies the boundless creative spirit of composer and producer Joe Acheson. This album is a testament to Hidden Orchestra's genre-defying approach, seamlessly blending classical and electronic styles with acoustic instruments, drums, and a tapestry of field recordings and natural sounds. From the moment the first notes of 'Scatter' hit, it's clear that Acheson's attention to detail and unbridled creativity have once again converged to craft a sonic journey that is both intricate and expansive.

The album's richness lies in its ability to traverse diverse musical territories, encompassing elements of IDM, classical, dub, electronica, folk, post-rock, hip-hop, drum and bass, and jazz. Acheson's mastery of beat-driven soundtrack soundscapes creates a layered, emotive, and atmospheric listening experience. The inclusion of excerpts from George Gillespie's fujara performance and slowed-down zither chords adds an exotic and otherworldly dimension to the music. "To Dream Is To Forget" is a testament to Hidden Orchestra's ability to maintain their genre-agnostic ethos while pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration.

Hidden Orchestra's live performances are equally exceptional, featuring a core quartet with dueling drum kits, piano, violin, bass, and electronics. Guest musicians like trumpeter Phil Cardwell enhance the dynamic live experience. As showcased in their milestone gig at The Royal Albert Hall, their live shows are a visual and auditory spectacle, seamlessly complementing the complexity of their music. With "To Dream Is To Forget," Hidden Orchestra continues to defy musical conventions, offering an innovative and enthralling listening experience that captivates both the heart and the imagination.

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Something brand new from Montell Martin’s debut: Glovebox

It’s hard to get fresher; ‘Glovebox’ is Montell Martin’s first track, but the sound flows like it’s effortless.  Martin comes from the UK, based in London, and part of this debut release’s soul is mixed up in the home-grown vibe that fills up each second held up by the emerging artist.

Submissions with such a central vocal element aren’t generally the focus for ADSR Collective, but the balance between electronic foundation and lyrical rhythm is pulled off with talent, each complementing the other in a partnership, as opposed to the relationship of primary and secondary in most lo-fi hip hop. The chorus hits at the same level as the beats which starting melt through the sound, vocal elements carrying the same honey through a cozy pop vibe. The drum beats hit an essential pulse taking precedence and receding to generate a rhythm that stays chilled.

You can find the genuine personality of start-up SoundCloud hopefuls here, but Martin seems past the point of looking for a personality in his sound, instead looking to explore the potential that’s evidentially already present. The video delivered alongside this gives off the same sense of community, and music for the sake of music.

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Roll The Dice by Shy FX Holds all the Odds for Creating an Instant Club Classic.

Out Now on cult.ure Taken from the forthcoming 'Raggamuffin' SoundTape Stream & download: https://ada.lnk.to/rollthedice Shy FX https://www.instagram.com/ShyFX https://www.facebook.com/ShyFX https://twitter.com/ShyFX cult.ure www.instagram.com/cult.ureldn _____________________________________________________ Directed by Louis Browne

When it comes to drum and bass and jungle Andre Williams a.k.a. Shy FX needs little introduction. Being a pioneering force in the genre while breaching the charts on many occasion with his infectious club bangers, sound system roots and sharp instincts on artists he chooses to collaborate with, Shy has been able to navigate that fine line between holding your underground credibility while also gaining mainstream appeal. This is the exact kind of savvy that is in full effect in his latest release ‘Roll The Dice’ feat. Stamina MC and London’s own pop darling Lily Allen. 

With a line up like that its kind of hard to miss and to be fair they set it up and knock it out of the park. What our earbuds are treated to is a modern take on the nostalgia of 90’s bass culture. You are transported to the time when clubbing was fresh out of the gate brimming with excitable energy, striding almost on the side of danger, knowing for one special night anything could happen. The track and accompanying video by Louis Browne encapsulates that energy perfectly, there is enough bass to make your bones shake and the combination of Stamina MC’s on the mic delivery harmonizing with Allen’s vocal creates fever pitch party frequencies that resonate throughout. This is a straight up sound system stomper that is perfect for for any rude-boy / rude-girl’s night out. 

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