Floating Points - Mere Mortals [2LP Vinyl]

Experience 'Mere Mortals', the groundbreaking debut ballet score from composer, producer, musician, and DJ Floating Points (Sam Shepherd). Commissioned and directed by Tamara Rojo, artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet, this 14-track album, recorded with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra for Deutsche Grammophon, is a captivating fusion of myth, music, and movement.

Choreographed by Aszure Barton with design and visuals by Hamill Industries, the ballet reimagines the story of Pandora. The score itself is a rich tapestry of sound, blending elegiac strings, apocalyptic brass, and pulsing electronics. From the delicate solo violin in 'Hope' to the intense dissonance and percussion of 'Rage of the Gods', and the ethereal harp melody of 'Her Gift' preceding the unsettling 'Opening of the Jar', the music mirrors the ballet's central exploration of the boundary between humanity and technology.

Key Features:

• First full-length ballet score by Floating Points (Sam Shepherd).
• Features the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra.
• A unique blend of orchestral music and electronic textures.
• Inspired by the myth of Pandora, exploring themes of humanity and technology.
• Rich sonic textures ranging from lyrical to dissonant.

Specifications:

• Artist: Floating Points, San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP
• Release Date: 2026-08-28
• Number of Discs: 2
• Country of Origin: Germany

This 2-LP vinyl edition presents a powerful auditory experience that complements the visual spectacle of the ballet, making it a must-have for fans of contemporary classical music and innovative electronic soundscapes.