You can watch Nashville Ambient Ensemble’s gorgeous virtual in-store performance on Centripetal Force’s Youtube Channel here.

The Nashville Ambient Ensemble is based, as you may have guessed, in Nashville, Tennessee. Organized and led by electronic composer Michael Hix, the ensemble’s lineup is made up of some of the city’s most creative and innovative artists, including Luke Schneider, Jack Silverman and Diatom Deli, many of whom have been heralded by Bandcamp as being part of an experimental music movement dubbed the “New Weird South.”

Cerulean is comprised of six compositions that draw upon the strengths of all the musicians involved, particularly their ability to let space guide their path. This willingness to commit themselves to the margins of sound allows each artist the freedom to explore and develop the ethereal tone and character of each song. The resulting effect is most evident on selections like “Inga” and “Conversion,” as the ensemble’s careful balance of structure and improvisation carries over to the listening experience, transporting the listener to realms of mindful and meditative bliss.

In addition to being committed to a Nashville ethos that values collective collaboration, Cerulean explores musical pathways with a distinctive Nashville sound, a unique approach amongst similar artists and releases. We believe this is what sets the Nashville Ambient Ensemble apart from their contemporaries and think that you will agree.

All compositions on the album are by Michael Hix, except the title track, "Cerulean" by Jack Silverman. The album was recorded by Jeremy Ferguson at Battle Tapes in Nashville and mastered by Taylor Deupree at 12k Mastering. It features cover art by Wendy Walker Silverman. Released March 13th, 2021 by Centripetal Force, Cerulean is available on CD and black vinyl. Yellow vinyl copies pre-ordered here will ship out the last week of June.