{"product_id":"the-vampires-skydancer-cd","title":"The Vampires - Skydancer [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: EAR114\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 9324690445202\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 19 Jun 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vampires celebrate 20 years together as one of Australia's most distinctive and acclaimed ensembles with the release of their eighth studio album, Skydancer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the ARIA Award-winning Nightjar (2023, with The Necks' Chris Abrahams), Skydancer sees the quartet reimagining their fundamentals - expanding their sound while remaining grounded in their signature of hypnotic grooves, intertwining horn lines, and melodic invention. Recorded simply as a quartet, the album features extensive overdubbing, synthesizers, and explorations that stretch the boundaries of their acoustic base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross eleven tracks, Skydancer explores The Vampires ' fascination with time, melody, and texture. It's a record that consolidates the group's evolution: a sound that feels both familiar and freshly redefned. The music unfolds organically, weaving rhythmic intricacy with atmospheric production and a deep sense of place. Whether through the refective pulse of Asiago, the ambient shimmer of South Coast Noir, or the cinematic sway of Spirit , The Vampires draw listeners into a world that is immersive, rhythmic, and emotionally resonant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded over several sessions in Sydney's Golden Retriever studios, Skydancer captures the quartet's creative interplay at its most distilled. Formed in Sydney in 2005, The Vampires - Jeremy Rose (saxophones), Nick Garbett (trumpet), Alex Masso (drums), and Noel Mason (bass) - have built a reputation as one of Australia's most creative and internationally recognised jazz groups. With appearances at festivals including A Love Supreme, Enjoy Jazz (Germany), and every major Australian jazz festival, the band's infuence continues to expand globally. Through two decades of shared growth, their chemistry has only deepened - a testament to their commitment to evolving their sound while maintaining the groove and warmth that defne The Vampires' enduring legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks: Asiago \/ Unfnished Dream \/ Desperations \/ Mr Gadabout \/ South Coast Noir \/ Lof Life \/ Skydancer \/ Stillness in Motion \/ Spirit \/ Pitah \/ Whisper Gently, Stay Strong\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EARSHIFT MUSIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016962621596,"sku":"EAR114","price":14.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/2_501c56c8-30de-4684-bb72-93fdbc753b62.webp?v=1780514494","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/the-vampires-skydancer-cd","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}