As the full moon rises high in the sky, so too does the latest musical offering from Peter Gabriel. The legendary artist has just released ‘Panopticom (Dark-Side Mix),’ a haunting and evocative track that serves as the companion to his previously released ‘Panopticom (Bright Side Mix).’ In a newsletter to his Full Moon Club, he revealed the details of the new version.
“I’m lucky to have two of the world’s best mix engineers, Tchad Blake and Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, working with me on the music from ‘i/o,’” the musician said, speaking highly about his team for the album. “Rather than choosing only one of their mixes to release, I have decided that people should be able to hear all the great work that they are both doing.”
Gabriel continued, “I intend to ask them to mix each month’s song, with Spike’s mixes being called the Bright-Side and Tchad’s the Dark-Side. Whether you hear the Bright-Side or the Dark-Side first will vary each full moon, depending on the order we decide to release them. I know this amount of detail is not for everyone, but I hope those that are into their music production will enjoy their different interpretations.”
Peter Gabriel’s upcoming album ‘i/o’ promises to be an exciting creative journey, judging by how it will be released according to lunar phases. As one can guess, the waxing and waning of the moon, with its cyclical nature, serves as a metaphor for the creative process. As the full moon rises, so too does the culmination of the artist’s work, revealing itself in all its splendor.
And as the new moon descends, the artist delves deeper into the shadows of their imagination, exploring new and uncharted territories. This approach to releasing an album is not only a nod to the ancient rhythms of the earth, but it also imbues the listening experience with a sense of mystery and magic. Gabriel dives deep into the very meaning of creativity. Our part is to sit and wait for new releases. The release times are already clear; just follow the moon!
