Musicians of Dune, by James Holcroft

Musicians of Dune

by James Holcroft

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Eric Hausmann This an amazing work that gently pulls you along on the rides of many lives. So much territory is covered here yet it flows beautifully and never feels disjointed. Bravo from start to finish. Masterful stuff. Favorite track: Qadis A - Salaf.

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1.	Lisan Al Gaib 03:00	buy track
2.	The Mushtamal 03:02	buy track
3.	Hulusikali Wala 16:05	buy track
4.	The Hills Of Sihaya 03:19	buy track
5.	Bazaars Of Arrakeen 07:47	buy track
6.	Pits Of Niazi 05:54	buy track
7.	Haiiiii Yah! 04:04	buy track
8.	Sunset At Tabur 02:58	buy track
9.	Memories Of Chusuk 18:05	buy track
10.	Qadis A - Salaf 13:18	buy track

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James Holcroft — Musicians of Dune (album)

After successfully petitioning interplanetary authorities, SOMA Labs Music was able to obtain a temporary work permit for multi-instrumentalist/vocalist James Holcroft to create what’s probably the hottest album to be recorded on Arrakis in centuries: Musicians of Dune.

Following long exploratory travels as a classical violinist, rock guitarist/guitar synthesist, folk musician and electronic eccentric, the sunkissed dunes of the desert planet finally inspired James Holcroft to compose his latest magnum opus.

A switch to many altered tunings on acoustic guitar led to a more instinctive approach to composition and to a breakaway from any standardized approach to stringed instruments. The abandoning of repertoire and licks led to a gateway to all the other stringed instruments, including mandolins and sitars, and the micro-tonal aspects of the violin opened up the world of fretless bass and finally the oud, in this case a Godin Multi-oud and Glissentar.

The full press release on the site: music.somasynths.com/musiciansofdune

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released August 25, 2023

Written: James Holcroft
Artwork: Kiyán
Label: SOMA Labs Music

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SOMA Labs Music is a subsidiary of SOMA Labs — an international leader in the production of experimental and innovative synthesizers — and aims to release quality music from talented up and coming artists from around the world.

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