With albums like Telepathic Heights, the Bristolian electronic music producer explores themes of psychogeography and hidden worlds.
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The Spotlight shines On James McKeown, the Bristol, UK-based artist who releases music under the name Hawksmoor.
James first created Hawksmoor five years ago, inspired by the six 18th-century churches in London designed by architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Described as ‘English Baroque’ in style, these buildings are large, foreboding, and even Gothic in nature. Imagine the music inspired by such things, and you have Hawksmoor.
Each Hawksmoor album features unique themes and inspirations that have been composed using a sonic palate of analog Moog instruments and electronic rhythms complimented with live bass and subtle, textural guitar elements.
Hawksmoor’s latest, their debut on Soul Jazz Records, Telepathic Heights, combines a love of German electronic music of the 1970s alongside British retro-futurism and hauntology — an aesthetic that evokes cultural memory of times past.
Great record, great conversation. Enjoy.
00:08 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 Spotlight on James McEwen and Hawksmore
00:59 The Unique Sound of Hawksmore
01:46 Interview Begins: Discussing Books and Background
02:15 Exploring James's Musical Influences
02:53 James's Connection to Minimalist Music
03:09 Experiencing Terry Riley Live
05:07 James's Musical Journey and Evolution
08:31 Formation of Hi Fiction Science
12:27 Exploring Hawksmoor and Psychogeography
19:36 The Intersection of Music, Philosophy, and Religion
23:20 Moving Away from Conceptual Albums
24:09 Break and Return to the Show
25:39 Exploring the Cassette Scene
26:13 Collaboration with Spun Out of Control
26:56 Creating Music for a Cause
27:36 Influence of Town Planning on Music
28:32 Working with Soul Jazz Records
29:24 The Role of Hauntology in Music
37:15 The Intersection of Art and Commerce
39:48 The Future of Music in the Age of AI
46:12 The Compositional Process
48:48 Closing Remarks
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For more info about Hawksmoor visit https://linktr.ee/hawksmoor_music
Listen to Hawksmoor's Telepathic Heights on your streaming platform of choice → https://songwhip.com/hawksmoor2/telepathic-heights
or purchase a download directly from Soul Jazz Records → https://soundsoftheuniverse.com/sjr/product/telepathic-heights
Listen to earlier albums by Hawksmoor on Bandcamp → https://hawksmoor.bandcamp.com/
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