Hidden Orchestra - Archipelago (Full Album Stream)

Tracklist:
00:00 Overture
06:20 Spoken
12:07 Flight
19:53 Vorka
25:15 Hushed
31:06 Reminder
37:04 Seven Hunters
46:40 Fourth Wall
50:40 Disquiet
56:56 Vainamoinen

‘Archipelago’, out 1st October on Tru Thoughts, is the second album from Hidden Orchestra, who were recently highlighted by the Independent On Sunday as one of their ‘Sounds Of The Summer’ 2012. Following the release of their 10,000 selling debut, ‘Night Walks’, their intricate yet viscerally emotive and energetic sound has won them critical acclaim and a diverse fanbase, from bass and hip hop heads to jazz and classical aficionados to rock fans.
The core quartet of Hidden Orchestra is formed around the duelling drum kits, percussion and electronic pads of two drummers, Tim Lane and Jamie Graham, completed by Poppy Ackroyd’s distinctive, multi-faceted violin and piano playing and Joe Acheson’s bass and original samples. Hidden Orchestra have seen their star rise steadily and emphatically since the release of their debut, with an organic buzz building as they have toured their highly in-demand live show almost non-stop through over 20 countries, in addition to tour support stints for the likes of Bonobo.

Tru Thoughts Online:

[externalsubway]

6 years on and it's still one of the most amazing musical pieces in the world. What a masterpice!

[fredt]

Best album ever heard for ages, pure beauty, so inspiring in so many ways. This orchestra is well hidden, as a treasure to be found. I feel so lucky to have finally discovered it!

[The_best_days_are_yesterdays]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[MCloudDragon]

I can feel born again. Or, finally born after discovering this hidden gem. Will have this in my playlist forever.

[zweij]

I am currently writing in my diary about a crush of mine and the past night we spent together. I am 10 pages in. Still not done. I found this album by pure accident, eventhough I do listen to trip hop and jazz. This, especially "Spoken" is perfect for tonight. I am rereading what I have written and reliving the beautiful moments we spent together. I still cannot believe it happened. Was it a dream? Shall I wake myself up and continue to live my dreams of us....No...this was reality...but a dreamy one... Thank you for this music. It helps me feel and recall these moments even more...

[AbdoZaInsert]

The fact that these music isn't just perfect but also hidden for the people with amazing taste in music is something special... I honestly feel so good that I found a hidden treasure of music that'll probably be in my life forever.

[richardjohnston]

sophisticated, funky and jazzy all at the same time. It takes on a mystical journey right from my arm chair. This is the stuff dreams are made of!

[heeter]

This record and especially this group in general have basically dominated my recent musical life. Towering talents on so many levels and each record is distinctive sounding even in terms of the recordings themselves.

[hasatum]

I keep coming back to this album. Each time I take a journey.

[hinenik]

Was exploring the youtube recommendations, saw that in the right corner of the screen. I was like "oh, not another very tricky experimental album of the pile..."

Oh my... I don't regret clicking on this one. This is such an awesome combination of colors and textures, I really hope that they have more albums just as delightfull as this one.

[АлександрЛямин-кл]

This is simply amazing! Three cheers from Novi Sad 2024!

[NikosPer]

Since the discovery of Hidden orchestra about 5 years ago, they changed my way of thinking with a way difficult to discribe, i think they have so much potential to show us in the future, whoever is behind the thought of this creation i wish them all the best for this masterpiece.

[Kopesy]

These are great! Similar to my beloved Bonobo. This type/genre is my absolute favourite. So broad & experimental that almost anything can happen..

[PaidAMaluCachu]

The Youtube Algorithm has provided such a blessing. Definitely going to be delving through these guys' discography the next few days

[hadjiwalker]

what can i even say about this .... this.... masterpiece. it touches on every level of existence and it doesn't shy away from the darkness. beyond amazing. i am in awe.

[Lumpy_Peter]

Love it! My go-to music when I really need to concentrate and get some work done.

[RudeRaoul]

reminds of the kilimanjaro darkjazz ensemble - you wanna check that out trust me

[esperjace]

Only a few seconds in and the goose bumps are already here !

[sal_vulcano_maybe]

So much creativity it As in, this is unbelievably good.

[AbdoZaInsert]

سعيد جداُ اني وجدت هذي الفرقة الموسيقية الرائعة. عرفتهم عن طريق لعبة Creaks !