Listen to the second single from Nightports’ collaborative album with double bass maestro Tom Herbert. ‘October’ takes a more abstract approach to previous single ‘Arcs’, and demonstrates the power and physicality of the instrument. If it’s power and physicality you’re after, watch the video produced by Leeds based film makers GOOD BOY! – an elegant portrait of a master at work.

“Recording the music for the Nightports album was a very straightforward and enjoyable experience for me,” Herbert explains. “I had nothing to prepare or learn and just spent a relaxed, if intensive, day of recording with Adam and Mark, who just let me improvise, occasionally throwing in a suggestion or idea for me to explore. They had the difficult job of sifting through the recordings and editing and shaping it into a coherent piece of work! I had very little memory of what I had played and I had no idea how extreme Adam and Mark were going to get with their production, so whenever they sent me anything it was always a surprise. I’m very proud of this music. It really feels like a great balance between and representation of my playing and their vision.”

The Nightports w/ Tom Herbert album release has moved to May 13th for the digital album worldwide and physical in the UK and Europe. The physical release in the rest of the world is now July 15th. This is due to delays in manufacture and transport of stock. Pre-order now on limited edition vinyl LP or limited edition CD via Bandcamp or your local independent record shop.

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