Dhani Harrison's musical journey is about to take flight, and this time he's not flying solo. Alongside fellow sonic innovator Nigel Godrich, the son of George Harrison has unleashed a brand new band on the world – meet Dragonflies! This exciting collaboration brings together two music legends in perfect harmony, blending their unique styles to create something truly special. The debut single 'Slower' is a masterclass in atmospheric soundscaping, with its dreamy trip-hop beats and hazy textures setting the tone for an album that promises to be out of this world.
The video accompanying 'Slower', lovingly crafted by animator RUFFMERCY, is a psychedelic feast for the eyes. With credits to his name from working with iconic artists like Nirvana and Earl Sweatshirt, RUFFMERCY's visuals are the perfect match for Dragonflies' ethereal sound. And speaking of perfect matches, it's clear that Harrison and Godrich's creative chemistry is the real magic behind this new project. Theirs is a partnership built on trust and mutual respect, forged during long nights in Godrich's Brixton studio where they'd spontaneously create music from tape loops without a care for structure or convention.
"It's like one person throwing something in the air and the other person catching it," says Godrich with a smile. For Harrison, working alongside his friend has been an eye-opening experience – "He's a machine," he laughs. "He knows exactly what he wants to hear, and for me that's incredibly humbling." By stepping back from his usual computer-driven production methods and embracing the raw energy of live collaboration, Harrison has unleashed a new side of himself as a musician.
The result is an album that combines the best of both worlds – earthy, organic textures courtesy of Godrich's studio wizardry, paired with Harrison's soaring vocals and guitar work. They cite influences from Portishead's Beth Gibbons to Japan's David Sylvian, not to mention the late Ryuichi Sakamoto – but rest assured, Dragonflies is no mere pastiche of their heroes. This is something new, something fresh, and something that promises to shake up the music scene in a big way.
Godrich's impressive CV as a producer speaks for itself: from Radiohead to Beck, Paul McCartney to Arcade Fire – you name it, he's worked with them. And let's not forget his own musical ventures, including Ultraísta and Atoms For Peace. Harrison, meanwhile, has been honing his craft in various guises, from thenewno2 to Fistful Of Mercy, and even composing for film and TV.