Name: Promises
Brand: Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, London Symphony Orchestra

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Default:19

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375 Media

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Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Black

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2021-03-26

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

5206331

UPC / Barcode

680899009713

Black LP

180g Edition

5206341

680899189712

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Grey

Extended format: Yes

2021-12-03

LBLPSE97

0680899109710

Grey LP

5206332

680899009720

Artist

Floating Points

Pharoah Sanders

London Symphony Orchestra

Label EU

Luaka Bop

Genre EU

Electronic

Since its founding in 1989, Luaka Bop has introduced artists like Os Mutantes, Shuggie Otis, Tim Maia, and William Onyeabor to the world. It has also become home to a diverse range of artists including Floating Points, Tom Zé, Javelin, Moreno Veloso, Janka Nabay, Delicate Steve and Bright Moments. Previously associated with Warner Bros, Narada/Virgin/EMI and V2; Luaka Bop has been an independent label since 2006.

Sam Shepherd, also known as Floating Points, is a British electronic music producer and the co-founder of Eglo Records. He is renowned for his classical training and leads the 16-piece Floating Points Ensemble. With a strong passion for jazz music, he is highly regarded as a DJ and radio presenter.
Floating Points, whose real name is Sam Shepherd, has made a significant impact on the electronic music scene as both a producer and label owner. As one of the co-founders of Eglo Records, he played an instrumental role in shaping its unique sound. His own musical journey began at a young age with classical training, which has undoubtedly influenced his innovative approach to production.
In addition to his solo work, Shepherd also leads the Floating Points Ensemble - a 16-piece collective that combines elements of jazz and electronica to create mesmerizing compositions. This collaborative project showcases his versatility as an artist and highlights his ability to seamlessly blend different genres.

Pharoah Sanders, an American jazz tenor saxophonist, was born on October 13, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas. With his unique style and improvisational skills, he became a prominent figure in the jazz scene. Sadly, he passed away on September 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Throughout his career, Pharoah Sanders left an indelible mark on the world of music with his soulful performances and contributions to the genre.

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Simply stunning 46 minute album. It floats and melts and is beautiful and mesmerizing. Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra joining together for an album for the ears, heart and soul.Sam Shepherd (Floating Points): Pharoah...Pharoah Sanders: Huh...?Sam: Were you asleep? I'm sorry...Pharoah: No no... I was listening... and dreaming... and listening to music in my head...Sam: Oh wow... sorry.Pharoah: Many times, people think I might be asleep... but in fact, I am just listening to music in my head. I'm always listening... to the sounds around me... and playing, in my mind... and sometimes I dream.Sam: What were you dreaming about?Pharoah: I'm on a ship. In the ocean. Bears coming around smoking cigars. The bears are singing, ‘We have the music. We have what you're looking for.’ I say, ‘Really?’ And I was making fish dinners. Shark..Lobster. Got all kinds of fish. And you know, a good pie. Pumpkin pie. You like pumpkin pie?Pharoah: How you like that take, Sam?Sam: It's cool. I think the bit in the middle, where it stops again...I think you can hear...We were both kind of confused. I like it as well because it sounds like two musicians that are trying to guide each other.Pharoah: I think that's it right there. It came out different. It came out good though.Sam: You happy?Pharoah: Yeah, I'm cool with it.Sam: Okay. Yeah, I think you're playing is beautiful.

Promises

Music EU

Discover Promises by Floating Points. Stunning 46-minute album featuring Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra. Available in LP and CD formats. Label: Luaka Bop.