Luminescence

Peter Hobbs

Luminescence documents Peter’s exploration of both synthesis and the natural world. Most of the works were improvised from melodic and rhythmic seeds, while others were spontaneously written on location in the wild.

"Connecting more with nature, through listening and everything else we do, encourages us to experience ourselves as a part of nature and not a separate other. Being more conscious of this intrinsic connection can only help us on our crucial journey to become better ancestors and guardians."

"Luminescence — the emission of light produced by methods other than heat — is used as a metaphor in this album for the energy we use to connect with each other and the world around us. Like a mycelial web, we radiate from our solo existences to connect to the wider world."

Produced and recorded by Peter Hobbs
Mastered by Angus McNaughton
Cover art by Mike Davison
Design by UnkleFranc
Printing by Studio Q

This music was made in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Released: 25 March 2023
Catalogue: RAT-D132

PETER HOBBS

Peter Hobbs (BMus) is a musician and composer who earns a living scoring soundtracks for films, television, commercials, art installations, and contemporary dance. He also fronts the band Lost Demos. Peter is internationally recognised for his work as a film composer and sound designer, and he currently operates out of his Auckland-based studio, Harmonic Studio. He describes himself as a "diehard advocate for the spaces between the notes". He regularly works with the leading Māori dance company Atamira Dance Company, from which the music on his 2023 Rattle release TOMO is derived. The album is a continuation of ideas and approaches evident in his Rattle debut, LUMINESCENCE, which was also released in 2023.