Name: Contact Note
Brand: Jon Hopkins

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tao010

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Limited edition

Release date

2013-06-03

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Jon Hopkins

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Electronic

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Jon Hopkins is a producer and musician known for his melodic electronica, dance, and soundtrack music. Born on 15 August 1979 in Kingston upon Thames, London, England, he has gained recognition for his unique style of writing and performing. With a passion for creating captivating melodies, Jon Hopkins continues to captivate audiences with his innovative soundscapes.
From an early age, Jon Hopkins showed a natural talent for music. He honed his skills as a producer and musician over the years, experimenting with different genres and techniques. His dedication to his craft led him to create mesmerizing compositions that blend electronic elements with intricate melodies.
Not only does Jon Hopkins produce original tracks that resonate with listeners, but he also delves into the world of soundtrack music. His ability to capture emotions through sound has earned him collaborations with renowned filmmakers and artists alike.

Back in stock. 'contact note' sees 24 year old hopkins creating some epic soundscapes that can be listened to as comfortably out of the speakers of caf del mar as at a royal festival hall concert, its accessibility not preventing 'contact note' from being a serious and challenging musical creation. intricate beat patterns, deep driving basslines, guitar riffs, gorgeous piano melodies and ethereal vocals lushly produced and pristinely mixed give an instant appeal to his music, from the intense 'circle', the infectious 'symmetry' and '100' drenched in beautiful vintage techno effects, to the melancholic piano of 'searchlight' and the crystalline acoustic guitar of 'glasstop'. divided in three distinct movements, 'contact note' slowly evolves into a deep, compelling musical experience concluding with the stunning third part where jon masters to perfection his skills as a classically trained musician, to give his most abstract work delicate impressionist touches. classical piano contrasts with drifting atmospheres and twisted rhythms on the dark, edgy and gripping 'black and red' - to culminate with the waving synths and sumptuous vocals of the blissful 'luna moth', the perfect end of a glorious sonic adventure.

Contact Note

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