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Additionally, Henson's talent extends beyond words and melodies as he delves into the world of visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does Keaton Henson possess an innate ability to create stunning visuals through paintings and illustrations but he has also lent his creative touch to designing album covers for notable bands such as Enter Shikari. 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It was made more collaboratively than my previous classical records, while being predominantly composed alone, it all came to life when shared with other musicians I admire, creating pieces I was dying to hear played by Daniel Herskedal, and creating skeletons to be fleshed out by people like Hinako Omori, and players I love to write for like Reinoud Ford and Dorry McAuley. sonically it is intended to marry worlds like electronic, classical and minimalism, glued together with a humanness and vulnerability of performance, recorded up close with flaws left in”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50441603940683,"sku":"2196911","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cover_5f454394_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726983324"},{"product_id":"supernova-original-motion-picture-soundtrack","title":"Supernova (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoundtrack to the film \u003ci\u003eSupernova\u003c\/i\u003e, composed by UK cult folk rock hero, artist and poet Keaton Henson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakeshore","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50460118712651,"sku":"1124959","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/35c9b6b1-cf51-4cbb-a2b2-1fedabdcb053_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727229490"},{"product_id":"monument-3","title":"Monument","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonument released through Play It Again Sam is Keaton’s first album since 2016’s \u003ci\u003eKindly Now\u003c\/i\u003e. 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It’s a warm and relatable listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003eFragments EP\u003c\/i\u003e, whilst the lyrical themes and subjects may stray from ‘Monument’’s poignant subject matter, in its sound and atmosphere, it feels suitably entwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eight tracks that form the EP orbit a sweeping kaleidoscope of sonic shapes, shades and textures. Keaton’s voice offers lyrics in an almost frozen romanticism. It’s a voice that sounds rooted in turmoil but also of strength. A happy sadness. Bleakly beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulien Baker shares a mic from across the ocean in Australia on ‘Marionette’. A songwriter of due reverence herself, Baker and Keaton share an affinity with the power of hushed words, fizzing melodies and an innate wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragments EP\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonument\u003c\/i\u003e are two fine bodies of work by this singular, unique British artist, and two empathetic records of sorrow and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIAS","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50482458001739,"sku":"1132975","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/84b11f47-4ec6-498a-9d65-a34e85d022e3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727552367"},{"product_id":"kindly-now","title":"Kindly Now","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrand new album from acclaimed London-based musician and visual artist Keaton Henson. 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