Planetarium is a collaborative journey through the cosmos, uniting the talents of Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly, and James McAlister. Originally commissioned as a live performance for renowned concert venues around the world, this ambitious album blends alternative rock, classical arrangements, and electronic textures to evoke the awe and mystery of our solar system. Sufjan Stevens’s compelling vocals anchor the suite, guiding listeners from ambient interludes to grand, celestial soundscapes.
With each track inspired by a celestial body or cosmic phenomenon, Planetarium explores both the vastness of outer space and the introspective depths of human consciousness. Richly orchestrated by a unique ensemble—including string quartet and an array of brass—the album offers a diverse range of styles, from lush ballads to dynamic, genre-spanning experiments, making it a standout addition for fans of innovative and exploratory music.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: 4AD
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 06/09/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Neptune
A2. Jupiter
A3. Halley's Comet
A4. Venus
B1. Uranus
B2. Mars
B3. Black Energy
C1. Sun
C2. Tides
C3. Moon
C4. Pluto
C5. Kuiper Belt
C6. Black Hole
C7. Saturn
C8. In The Beginning
D1. Earth
D2. Mercury
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