With “Requiem for a Village,” Steven Wilson presents his ninth solo album, a 54-minute sonic panorama set in a timeless, eerie British village world. The work blends dark folk, rock, and electronic music into a seamless sonic experience, populated by enigmatic characters and an haunting atmosphere. The narration and some of the lyrics were written by Andy Partridge (XTC); they are spoken by actor David Tennant (Doctor Who), whose voice lends the album a special sonic depth.

Wilson deliberately recorded the album using organic instrumentation: The use of exclusively analog synthesizers—with their natural unpredictability—as well as instruments that are intentionally not perfectly tuned are just as much a part of the sonic concept as the audible signature of the performer. He is joined by multi-instrumentalist Randy McStine, drummer Russell Holzman, and singer Katherine Priddy. The result is an intimate, multi-layered, and unconventional work that once again demonstrates Wilson’s ability to combine artistic ambition with atmospheric depth.

The Blu-ray Audio features a spatial Dolby Atmos mix in 24-bit/48 kHz, a 5.1 mix, and a high-resolution stereo mix (both 24-bit/96 kHz), inviting listeners to an immersive audio experience that fully captures the album’s atmospheric depth.

Tracklist:

Blu-ray Audio

1. Swirl in a Lark’s Eye (2:41)
2. Requiem for a Village (7:55)
3. The Same River Twice (3:23)
4. Now Departing (7:20)
5. Hiraeth (2:25)
6. On Chapel Slope (4:53)
7. Murmuration (7:15)
8. Cursus Fingerprint (2:41)
9. A Basket of Bees (4:32)
10. Great Green Map (5:08)
11. Wheel (3:55)
12. The Old God Is Buried (2:00)