After a diversion to the misty forests of Oregon, Sam Ashton’s Fortresses project returns with a new sonic journey rooted closer to home. His forthcoming new long form track Hear was made during the fall of last year and captures an essence of autumn on the streets of an East London preparing for winter.
Once again deftly weaving field recordings into a deeply introspective soundscape, the rustling of leaves across concrete and tarmac permeates each undulating wave of melody until one can almost see the steely skies above and feel the crisp autumn air rushing by. While the track will not be available for download until next month, you can find refuge from the summer heat right here with this exclusive premiere, so grab a pair of headphones, a cool drink, and find a quiet, comfortable place to pull up and enjoy…
When autumnal weather dampens the bright colors and dulls the sounds of vitality, we settle in. “Hear” prepares us for just that; and through its meditative nature, it captures the gradual shifts towards stillness as all things come to rest.
Dragon’s Eye Recordings
Hear will be released digitally on July 21, 2023, via Dragon’s Eye Recordings. The track was mastered by Taylor Deupree and features cover photography by Sam Ashton. Pre-orders are now available.
More Info: https://fortressesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/hear
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