Dream differently. Awaken wonder.
When we are moved by wonder, our deeper capacities of intelligence and empathy activate, which can lead to positive change. When we are awakened to wonder, the world is full of possibility.
Planetudes is an instrumental avant-pop music project based in Portland, Oregon.
By exploring new creative worlds, new ideas, and entering into new musical conversations, Planetudes not only aims to expand our imaginations, but also introduce cultural conversations which can transform.
The Planetudes sound is crafted from a fusion of analog electronica, experimental rock, and soaring orchestration, interwoven with an abundance of samples recorded directly from nature, offering relief from the chaos in our lives.
In response to the ever-growing climate crisis, Planetudes is passionately dedicated to raising ecological awareness and inspiring engagement with the natural world through music.
Planetudes first full-length album is coming in 2021.
Planetudes Is
Duncan Neilson, composer
Andrew Canulette, engineer
Elise Blatchford, Flute
Leander Star, French Horn
T.J. Arko, Vibraphone
Joe Janiga, Vibraphone and Trap Set
Israel Annoh, Hand Percussion (bongos, conga, udu)
Reinhardt Melz, Trap Set
Leroy Critcher, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, and Guitar Looping
Damian Erskine, Electric Bass and Upright Acoustic Bass
Duncan Neilson, Piano and Keyboards (Moog synthesizers, Farfisa organ, Andromeda A6 synthesizer, Sequential Prophet 6, Steinway piano)
Courtney von Drehle, Accordion
Peter Frajola, Violin
Bela Balogh, Violin
Katherine Schultz, Cello
Recorded by Andrew Canulette at Dogfish Sound, Portland, OR. www.dogfishsound.com
Mixed by Andrew Canulette and Duncan Neilson
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, 640 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, CA
Duncan Neilson creates music exploring wonder and our relationship with the natural world.