Renowned as “nature’s songwriter”, the composer, producer, performer and conceptual artist Erland Cooper, releases a new single from his forthcoming album and announces his European tour dates. Recently pushing his musical landscape into new realms with his fourth studio album, Folded Landscapes, Cooper is also blessing the classical-electronic scene with a piano album, set to release in November.
Joining the forces of modern classical-electronic music with evocative storytelling, this studio album presents Erland’s pressing call on climate change and poignantly urges listeners to come together to take positive action. This powerful offers seven sonic movements, unfolding with electronics, poetry, soprano, piano, harpsichord, field recordings and samples.
Speaking on this work of art himself, Cooper explains “I’m interested in the relationship between acoustic spaces, a sense of place, performance and resonance. I hope a listener enjoys these moments on a walk or perhaps as they work, as it slowly thaws in between things. It is finished if listened to with a window or door open, the natural world playing its part to complete it, particularly at dawn or dusk.”
Cooper is more than an artist, he is a dedicated force to to the environment and fostering change. Continually inspiring through his work, he has chosen to forward a percentage of the copyright share from Folded Landscapes to Brian Eno’s EarthPercent charity.Folded Landscapes and its companion piano album offers an unforgettable experience for listeners, a truly refreshing addition to the electronic scene, with deeply rooted meaning. Get ready to be taken on an immersive listening experience.
Watch the visuals for “Warming (Mvt.5)”
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Erland Cooper – Warming (Mvt. 5)
