Richard Barbieri - Hauntings [CD]

Richard Barbieri, the influential synthesist from Japan and Porcupine Tree, returns with his latest studio album, Hauntings. This release deepens the pensive, dark instrumental aesthetic established in his previous work, offering a diverse collection of immersive sound worlds that explore themes of nostalgia, reality, and simulation.

Key Features & Aesthetic

• New studio album from Japan & Porcupine Tree synthesist Richard Barbieri.
• Deepens the pensive, dark instrumental aesthetic of his previous work.
• Influenced by nostalgia for the past, the future, and haunting concepts.
• Features deft keyboard and sonic architecture conjuring Lovecraftian atmospheres.
• Contrasts shadowy Victorian London and Belle Epoque Paris snapshots with nihilistic forays into the future (e.g., 'Traveler' & 'A New Simulation').
• Features performances from renowned musicians Morgan Agren (drums & percussion), Percy Jones (bass guitar), and Luca Calabrese (trumpet).

Tracklist (CD Edition)

This CD edition is presented in a 6-panel digipack.

Note: Specific track names are not provided in the source data, therefore a numbered list cannot be generated.

Specifications

• Artist: Richard Barbieri
• Album Title: Hauntings
• Binding: audioCD
• Release Date: 2026-04-10
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Kscope
• Country of Origin: Austria
• Weight: 68g (approx. 68.04 g)
• Dimensions: 124 x 8 x 140mm (approx. 12.45 x 0.76 x 13.97 cm)

About the Artist

Richard Barbieri is recognized as one of contemporary music's most distinctive voices. He was a key architect of the late '70s/'80s synthesiser revolution with David Sylvian's art-rock ensemble 'Japan'. His work influenced artists such as The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, and Talk Talk. His ongoing tenure with Steven Wilson's Porcupine Tree (including albums like 'In Absentia' and 'Closure/Continuation') further solidifies his status as an intuitive and unique musician.

Experience the latest evolution of Richard Barbieri's unique electronic soundscapes with Hauntings on CD.