Reprise (Moby album) by Moby

Reprise (Moby album)

by Moby

Released: May 28, 2021

Electronica, downtempo, ambient, rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

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The Album

The album encompasses both his well-known tracks and personal favorites, stripped back and rearranged with an orchestra and acoustic. Featuring collaborations with various artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Mark Lanegan, Gregory Porter, and Skylar Grey, among others, the album showcases Moby's wide influence and respect among his peers in the music industry. This marked a significant departure from Moby's usual electronic music styling and entered a realm of classical elegance.

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Inside the Recording

The 14-track album was recorded at Studio Two of the iconic EastWest Studios with members of the Budapest Art Orchestra.

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Interesting Facts

"Reprise" is an album by American electronica musician…

"Reprise" is an album by American electronica musician Moby, released in May 2021.

It is a unique approach where Moby revisits…

It is a unique approach where Moby revisits and reimagines several of his biggest hits over his three-decade-long career.

Moby's decision for this acoustic and orchestral treatment…

Moby's decision for this acoustic and orchestral treatment profoundly transformed the essence of his songs, giving them a new life with a more symphonic or string-intensive setup perfect for a live orchestra.

"Reprise" is a distinctive body of work that…

"Reprise" is a distinctive body of work that stands out in Moby's illustrious career, providing a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of his music genre's pioneering artist.

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The Complete Album Story

"Reprise" is an album by American electronica musician Moby, released in May 2021. It is a unique approach where Moby revisits and reimagines several of his biggest hits over his three-decade-long career. The album encompasses both his well-known tracks and personal favorites, stripped back and rearranged with an orchestra and acoustic. Featuring collaborations with various artists, including Kris Kristofferson, Mark Lanegan, Gregory Porter, and Skylar Grey, among others, the album showcases Moby's wide influence and respect among his peers in the music industry.

Moby's decision for this acoustic and orchestral treatment profoundly transformed the essence of his songs, giving them a new life with a more symphonic or string-intensive setup perfect for a live orchestra. The 14-track album was recorded at Studio Two of the iconic EastWest Studios with members of the Budapest Art Orchestra. This marked a significant departure from Moby's usual electronic music styling and entered a realm of classical elegance.

"Reprise" is a distinctive body of work that stands out in Moby's illustrious career, providing a fresh perspective and deeper understanding of his music genre's pioneering artist.

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