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Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul Announce New Album All The Light In The World: Hear “Dirt Dance”
Baritone saxophonist Colin Stetson and Scottish experimental bagpiper Brìghde Chaimbeul have announced a new collaborative album, "All The Light In The World", due out on 11 September on Envision Records. The pairing brings together two avant-garde instrumentalists known for pushing their respective instruments into unconventional territory, following an earlier collaboration in 2023 and Stetson's recent work scoring films such as "Hereditary" and "The Menu".
The eight-track record was written entirely by the pair, with no other musicians credited on its Bandcamp listing. Alongside the announcement, they have shared lead single "Dirt Dance", a seven-minute instrumental piece described as a rhythmic, rave-like fusion of saxophone and bagpipes.
In short
- Stetson and Chaimbeul announce joint album "All The Light In The World"
- Out 11 September on Envision Records, eight tracks
- Lead single "Dirt Dance" released now
Explained simply
Colin Stetson is a baritone saxophonist known for experimental work that pushes the instrument far beyond traditional jazz and classical uses. Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish bagpiper who similarly pursues innovative, avant-garde approaches to her instrument. Both have established themselves through exploring unconventional sonic possibilities.
Stetson has recently scored films including "Hereditary" and "The Menu", and the two artists have previously collaborated together. They have announced a new collaborative album written entirely by themselves, pairing baritone saxophone with experimental bagpipes—an unusual combination in contemporary music.
The lead single demonstrates their approach: "Dirt Dance" is a seven-minute instrumental fusing rhythmic, rave-like elements across both instruments. This reflects their shared commitment to extending their instruments into unexpected artistic directions.