Nick Schofield returns with a new video for “Ambient Architect” off his upcoming album Glass Gallery due out February 5th via Backward Music. The Montreal-based musician composed the effort using the Prophet-600 synth, the little brother of the legendary Prophet 5. Additionally, the artist drew inspiration from Ottawa’s National Gallery of Canada, in particular its massive light filled atrium.
While this affinity for the Gallery’s towering, open expanse can be heard on “Ambient Architecture,” as luminous arpeggios of synth swirl in the airy sonic space, Schofield also explains:
“”Ambient Architect” in particular is lifting from a Paul Klee painting, which features a combination of this abstract architectural form overlaid on a cloud of soft colors. If you listen closely, I hope the reverence I have for these paintings comes through the music.”
The video for the track was directed by Christopher Honeywell, who is also responsible for all of the photography featured on the album. The musician informs us:
“In some ways, the music helped direct the video – the song ebbs and flows, with a calm momentum carrying it forward, much like the ambient lights and running figure.
To me, Christopher’s craft conveys patience, intention, and sensitivity. We worked at his studio with lights and textiles to capture abstract color manipulations, and filmed me running in the old port of Montreal.
When I am running, I can reach a place of pure awe, a state of perfect appreciation. These moments make me feel like the universe is seeing itself through my eyes, and I think to myself “look at the beauty you’ve created.” This video helps distill that sentiment, framing it from another perspective.”
