The Return of Tomorrow Comes The Harvest to Axis Records
The record label institution Axis Records has officially confirmed the release of 'The Forbidden Planet', the second studio album from the acclaimed project Tomorrow Comes The Harvest. Led by Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills, alongside keyboardist Jean-Phi Dary and tabla virtuoso Prabhu Edouard, this new work will be released on November 20th. The work consists of 12 tracks that delve into electro-acoustic improvisation, marking a new milestone of sonic exploration in the American label's discography.
A Transcontinental and Instinctive Creative Process
The development of 'The Forbidden Planet' is the result of an intricate creative process that has spanned nearly two years. The recording sessions took place in world-renowned facilities, connecting the acoustics of Criteria Studios in Miami, Soda Sound, and the legendary Studio Ferber in Paris. True to the philosophy that originated the project years ago alongside the late afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, the recording prioritized pure spontaneity and real-time percussive dialogue, capturing the energy of single takes.
To materialize this complex vision, the core trio expanded by incorporating additional instrumentation that enriches the album's sonic spectrum. The cast of musicians involved in the work includes:
- Jeff Mills (Synthesis, electronics, and percussion)
- Jean-Phi Dary (Keyboards)
- Prabhu Edouard (Tabla)
- Rasheeda Ali (Flute)
- Laurent Vernerey (Bass - Special guest)
'The Happening': The First Glimpse of the Cosmos
As a preview of this extensive work, Axis Records has presented the first single titled 'The Happening'. According to the label's official statements, this nine-minute piece emerged from a completely accidental birth. During sessions in northern Paris, the trio was asked to perform additional material for a camera crew documenting the process. Without a prior plan or established direction, the musicians reached a state of improvised trance that culminated in the most transcendental creation on the record.
The concept of 'The Happening' deals with the beginning and the end of Time and Space; the starting point of when reality begins and its concluding vertex.
— Axis Records
Expansion of Contemporary Musical Language
The arrival of 'The Forbidden Planet' underscores Jeff Mills' constant evolution beyond the traditional paradigms of clubbing and high BPMs. By integrating organic acoustic textures with modular synthesis and drum machines, Tomorrow Comes The Harvest challenges the notion of fast musical consumption. The project proposes a sonic ecosystem where music acts as a vehicle for the exploration of consciousness and human existence. This release not only consolidates the band's maturity but also reaffirms Axis Records as an indispensable platform for the global electronic avant-garde.
