Erasure have unveiled the first track from World Beyond, the new album out on 9 March 2018.
World Beyond is a collaboration with Echo Collective, a Brussels based collective of post-classical musicians. It sees the entirety of Erasure’s 2017 album, World Be Gone, given a post-classical rework.
‘Still It’s Not Over’ – which tackles the LGBT+ rights movement post-Stonewall – highlights Erasure’s place within that movement. Listen to the track below.
World Beyond was recorded over ten days by Andy Bell and six performers from the Echo Collective. Produced by Echo Collective, mixed by Gareth Jones and arranged by the Echo Collective’s Gary De Cart, Margaret Hermant and Neil Leiter. Watch a short film about the making of the album below.
The original idea for the album was developed from Vince Clarke, who initially suggested that a single from World Be Gone could be given an orchestral reinterpretation. As the idea expanded and took shape, he spoke at length ahead of the recording. “It was great to talk through ideas with Echo Collective and then see how their arrangements took shape. The collaboration has given elements of the album a whole new feel and Andy’s vocals remain as powerful and uplifting as ever” says Clarke.
Erasure have already begun their 2018 headline tour (with support from Bright Light, Bright Light). The sold out UK leg of the tour finishes with two shows at the Hammersmith Apollo before the band travel to Europe and then continue their dates in North and South America.
ERASURE HEADLINE TOUR – EUROPE
14 Feb – Ipswich Regent SOLD OUT
15 Feb – Southampton O2 Guildhall SOLD OUT
16 Feb – Cardiff St David’s Hall SOLD OUT
18 Feb – Aylesbury Friars Waterside Theatre SOLD OUT
19 Feb – Brighton Dome SOLD OUT
20 Feb – Guildford G Live SOLD OUT
22 Feb – Norwich UEA SOLD OUT
23 Feb – London Eventim Apollo – SOLD OUT
24 Feb – London Eventim Apollo – SOLD OUT
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