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Sometimes two creative paths cross so naturally it feels they were always headed for collaboration. That\u2019s what happened when I got to work with Icelandic composer Lana Sigurdsson<\/a>. That\u2019s how the magic for her new album Soaring Ballerina<\/strong><\/em> was born.\u200b<\/p>\n\n

Lana\u2019s way of weaving classical tones with ethereal melody swept me straight into a world of ballet, fairytales and dream states. Her pieces are like dancing on clouds: feather\u2011light yet deeply emotional.\u200b<\/p>\n\n

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Designing the cover, I wanted to bottle that essence \u2014 movement, elegance, the freedom the music carries. The result is a visual translation of sound inviting the listener into a space where music and illustration merge as one seamless atmosphere.\u200b<\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019d like to experience this sonic and visual journey, find Soaring Ballerina<\/em> on your favourite music platform.\u200b<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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