Lucid Dreams

First Terrace are thrilled to present the new album Lucid Dreams from the prolific Japanese artist Chihei Hatakeyama on January 23rd 2024. Renowned ambient composer Chihei Hatakeyama is set to release his latest album, Lucid Dreams, an evocative sonic exploration that invites listeners to drift between the waking world and the dreamscape, to experience 'dreams you are aware that you are dreaming'. Known for his deep atmospheric textures and minimalist approach to sound, Hatakeyama's new project expands on his signature style and with the help of collaborators Cucina Povera and LA based multi-instrumentalist Nailah Hunter charts new emotional territories. Chihei expands on the concept of the album, sharing that 'For the past two years or so, I have suffered from insomnia at times such as when the seasons change, and at those times all I can think about is wanting to sleep. However, when I'm in that state and I go through repeated light sleep, I can experience a state of 'Lucid dreams' where I can't tell whether I'm dreaming or not, and am aware that I am dreaming. One aspect of this album is that it was inspired by that state of light sleep.' 'With that in mind, the theme of this album is the sense of time in a dream, situations that suddenly change unlike the flow of time in real life, surprises and nostalgia - I wanted to create an album that depicts those dream states.' With a career spanning over two decades, Chihei Hatakeyama has gained an international followin

Tracks

1~1~Overflowing
1~2~Dance Of The Ghosts (Feat. Cucina Povera)
1~3~Three Dice
1~4~End Of Summer
1~5~Frozen Flowers
1~6~Luftschiff
1~7~Wind From Mountains (Feat. Nailah Hunter)
1~8~Tide
1~9~End Of Summer Ii
1~10~Rabbit Stairs
1~11~Lucid Dreams

Details

Catalogue Number: FTR12
Format: Vinyl LP
Artist: Hatakeyama, Chihei
Release Date: 24 January 2025
Genre: Rock
Label: FIRST TERRACE RECORDS
Distributor: Rocket Group