Peradam, the captivating new album from Soundwalk Collective with Patti Smith, is a transcendent masterpiece that invites you to immerse yourself in its enchanting soundscapes. Released on 4 September 2020 via Bella Union, this spoken word album is a culmination of the collective's musical and field-recording based compositions, intertwined with contributions from esteemed collaborators, including Anoushka Shankar, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Tenzin Choegyal.
Inspired by René Daumal's early 1940s novel Mount Analogue: a Novel of Symbolically Authentic Fiction, Peradam is the final instalment of The Perfect Vision triptych, a series of albums that delve into the sacred spaces of thought and creativity. The album's nine tracks, including 'Nanda Devi', 'Peradam', and 'Hymn To The Liquid', seamlessly blend the sounds of Himalayan winds, sacred mantras, and the gentle rippling of the holy river Ganges, crafting an aural experience that is both haunting and beautiful.
With a duration of 54 minutes, Peradam is a deeply immersive and meditative album that showcases Soundwalk Collective's innovative approach to sound and music. Featuring the inimitable Patti Smith, this album is a must-listen for fans of experimental and spoken word music. Join Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith on a journey through the transcendent soundscapes of Peradam, an album that will leave you spellbound and inspired.
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