Chicane Reimagines Debut Album ‘Far From The Maddening Crowds’ in Symphonic Adaptation
A question often asked about Chicane’s music is why it’s not used in film more often. Music lovers and fans understand the depth and the nuances so suited to visuals and know his sound cannot be confined to a single genre. Despite having already soundtracked numerous moments in the almost thirty years since its release, Chicane’s debut artist album now embraces a symphonic adaptation, perfectly poised for cinematic translation: ‘Far From The Maddening Crowds (Symphony Rehearsals)’.
Scored and conducted by Joe Duddell (Elbow, James, New Order, Alison Moyet), the strings and orchestration take the forefront in reworking this symphonic reimagination of the 1997 album while simultaneously upholding the dance elements of the original record. From the opening track ‘Early’, reminiscent of the awakening after a romantic rendezvous, to the palpable dance rhythms in ‘Offshore DC’ and the mysterious quality of ‘Red Skies’, the album utilizes the talents of real musicians (The Hallé and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra) to authentically capture truly pure emotion.
“For nearly three decades, I’ve revisited this album, in each instance viewing it through a new lens,” says Chicane. “We’ve been floating the concept of a refined, instrumental adaptation for some time now, and breathing this new, unfiltered life into these tracks has brought a whole new meaning to this body of work that I cherish so dearly. So sit back, take a breath, listen and let the music paint the pictures in your mind.”
‘Far From the Maddening Crowd – Symphony Rehearsals’ is available on Modena Records via Armada Music from March 1, 2024.
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Tracklist:
1. Chicane – Early (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
2. Chicane – Already There (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
3. Chicane – Offshore (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
4. Chicane – Lost You Somewhere (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
5. Chicane – From Blue To Green (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
6. Chicane – Sunstroke (DC Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
7. Chicane – Leaving Town (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
8. Chicane – Red Skies (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
9. Chicane – Sunstroke (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
10. Chicane – Offshore (DC Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
11. Chicane – The Drive Home (Symphonic Rehearsal Mix)
About Chicane
Often seen as one of, if not the seminal Trance originator. With the track Offshore he refined cool in the dance genre, the name Chicane became synonymous with Ibiza and sunsets, and quality music, an aural security blanket. Saltwater followed on and became a UK top five hit. Worldwide success was sealed with a collaboration between Chicane and Bryan Adams, Don’t Give Up from the hit album Behind the Sun. The track has reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart, indeed it was number one globally. Now recognised as a dancefloor classic, it was one of the first dance collaboration tracks to reach such heights. In addition to his work as Chicane the artist, he has worked with and produced music with Cher, Sir Tom Jones, William Orbit, Natasha Beddingfield and composed for TV and film.
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