Kiasmos - II (Pre-release) : LISTEN | Envelop SF (7:30pm)

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Join us for a special pre-release listening party of - II in Envelop SF! Enjoy the first listen to this incredible new album before its release date, and feel the inspiring compositions and exquisite production completely envelop you. Enjoy "the best sound in the Bay and beyond" as we listen deeply to the immersive multichannel mixes of "II". Note that this is a special listening party in collaboration with Kiasmos and ; the artists will not be present, and there is no live performance.
Kiasmos, the duo of Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds and Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, have announced the details of their long-awaited second album "II", set for release on July 5 via Erased Tapes. Returning, renewed and restored, ‘II’" is the triumphant followup to their universally acclaimed self-titled debut in 2014, which re-envisioned minimal techno with orchestral flourishes and weightless production.
On ‘II’ you can clearly hear how Kiasmos have evolved as sonic architects, in the album’s deeper acoustic textures, atmospheric ambience, restless grooves and ambitious string arrangements. Each song on the album is a mini-epic, effortlessly moving between electronic, classical and rave, and then pulling back before you’ve had a chance to take a breath. This is Kiasmos – but more widescreen. “It’s bigger, both in sound and production,” says Janus. “The music has matured yet there’s a playfulness to it.” “The record sounds fuller,” agrees Ólafur. “The sound design gives you a sense of place and space.”

Here's the important info to know before you arrive -

• Envelop SF is a pioneering immersive listening space that allows you to experience sound like never before.
• No vaccination or mask is required to attend which is aligned with SF health guidance.
• Our events are low capacity by design and tickets can sell out quickly. We encourage you to make your purchase ahead of time so we don’t miss you.
• Envelop SF is a shoeless venue. We want you to be as comfortable as possible, and this helps us keep the space extra clean for everyone.
• You can find us easily. Envelop SF is within The Midway at 900 Marin St, SF, CA. Enter from the Michigan St side of the building through the patio.
• A cash bar for wine, beer, and tea is available. No outside drinks are allowed.
• No admittance into Envelop SF beyond 15 mins after start time. The main gate will be closed. Arriving late disrupts the listening. Please arrive before the event begins.
• Please avoid in's and out's during listening events to respect everyone's experience.
• Listening events are seated, dance parties are not. This event's seating map is below the description. We have a comfortable space waiting for you.
• Please no phones while listening, and please silence your ringer. We encourage you to take photos before and after the event.
• Please also be respectful of other people's experiences in the space during the event.
• All sales are final. There are no refunds or ticket exchanges.

7:30 pm General Admission | 7:00 PM Doors | 7:30 PM Start | 18+

LISTEN is a series of iconic album listenings in Envelop, allowing us to listen together within the music.

Envelop unites community through immersive listening. The nonprofit's listening spaces envelop the audience with 32 speakers, amplifying the inspiration and joy of music with pristine three-dimensional sound, which creates the opportunity for a more profound social and emotional connection. Envelop's immersive sound experiences range from live performances and album listenings to wellness events and dance parties. Educational workshops feature Envelop for Live, a free and open-source immersive audio software tool kit that has fueled Envelop collaborations with musicians, producers, and VR creators. Envelop's listening spaces include Envelop SF, Envelop Stream, an online space, and Envelop Pop-up, a portable venue that can go anywhere. In over seven hundred events and thousands of community members, the nonprofit has witnessed the profound impact of immersive listening to unite community. Become an Envelop Member and learn more at envelop.us

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