Orbits, by Scott Twynholm

Orbits

by Scott Twynholm

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1.	Orbit I 06:10	buy track
2.	Orbit II 05:57	buy track
3.	Orbit III 10:14	buy track
4.	Orbit IV 06:07	buy track
5.	Orbit V 05:14	buy track
6.	Orbit VI 06:07	buy track
7.	Orbit VII 02:56	buy track

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Orbits, an electronic instrumental suite in seven movements, pushes Twynholm’s textural experiments further by incorporating slowly shifting tape loops and a palette of piano and electronics. Orbits filters the work of the original 70s ambient innovators through a contemporary lens to create a fresh and unique listening experience for todays audience. Melodies are present but largely give way to organic layers of sound both warm and warped. Fans of the late Ryuichi Sakamoto or ambient artists like William Basinski will find a lot to like about this beautiful record which sits at the melodic edge of the ambient spectrum.

Orbits was originally commissioned as the soundtrack to a film installation at The Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh by Birds of Paradise Theatre Company. The film, inspired by the James Webb Space Telescope, is a mediative work shot in Lisbon by Hugo Glendinning, directed by Rachel Drazek and featuring Portuguese dancer Diana Niepce. It is an exploration of relationality – of who and what we are in orbit with.

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released December 15, 2023

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Scott Twynholm Glasgow, UK

Scott Twynholm is a composer and musician who first came to prominence as a member of Scottish band Looper. With a focus on melody and sonic texture his solo output and original soundtracks often span the worlds of contemporary classical and experimental electronic composition. ... more

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