Colourfield is Dan Michaelson’s first bold step into the orchestral world.
A landmark for the artist, better known for his dark tinged Americana, here Michaelson charts a course lit by his instrumental influences of John Luther Adams, Spiritualized and Gavin Bryars.
I contributed a variety of tenor saxophone and flute improvisations to Dan's compositions, which added key textures and elements to some of the pieces.
The album also features contributions from Galya Bisengalieva, Robert Ames and players from the London Contemporary Orchestra.
The music has been supported by the doyenne of unclassifiable music, Elizabeth Alker (Radio 3) and global aficionado Giles Peterson on both his BBC 6 Music and Worldwide FM sessions.
Hear the full album
| Release | Orchestration | Label |
| 2020 | Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Flute, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn | Village Green Recordings |
PRESS
“Dreamy, disarming and occasionally transcendental”
- Mojo Magazine
"Elegant and enveloping"
- Metro
"Pastoral mist from Northamptin's Fog" 8/10
- Uncut
CREDITS
Orchestrated by Robert Ames assisted by Ben Corrigan.
Recorded at Air Edel by Nick Taylor assisted by Olly Thompson, and The Premises by Dan Michaelson
Mixed by Nick Taylor at Air Edel
Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road
COLOURFIELD 1/2/4/6*
Violin: Guillem Calvo Martínez de Albéniz
Viola: Guillem Calvo Martínez de Albéniz
Cello: Gabriel Stebbing, Arnulf Lindner
Double Bass: Arnulf Lindner
Piano: Dan Michaelson
Flute & Saxophone: Christo Squier
French Horn: Laetitia Stott
* Track 6 , Additional Violin: Galya Bisengalieva, Viola: Robert Ames.
COLOURFIELD 3
Violin: Galya Bisengalieva
Viola: Robert Ames
Piano: Dan Michaelson
Flute & Saxophone: Christo Squier
French Horn: Laetitia Stott
COLOURFIELD 5
1st Violin: Galya Bisengalieva
2nd Violin: Eloisa Fleur Thom
Viola: Robert Ames
Cello: Jonny Byers
Double Bass: Dave Brown
Piano: Dan Michaelson
Flute: Pasha Mansurov
Additional Flute & Saxophone: Christo Squier
French Horn: Laetitia Stott