Brian Marsella Ikue Mori Archipelago X Japan Poster and that's where a lot

and that's where a lot of these songs come from

one that has been notably compared to Fairport Convention's Sandy Denny

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While much of the chat surrounding Adrian Sherwood's legend has tended towards the scope and deftness-of-touch of his innovative production and remixing work

and even Rock In Rio before breaking up

Brian Marsella Ikue Mori Archipelago X Japan Poster and that's where a lotLaptop wizard Ikue Mori, master keyboardist Brian Marsella and classical percussion virtuoso Sae Hashimoto are Archipelago X, a dynamic new trio born during the 2020 pandemic. Recording at their home studios and exchanging tracks back and forth for months, the music is detailed, evocative and dramatically mysterious, blending electronica, classical, ambient, film soundtrack, pop and jazz into a remarkably original aggregate. Inspiring and engaging