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I'm one of the rare fans that have followed Jon since around 2006. I've seen him countless times from intimate DJ sets, to the Royal Albert Hall, to Glastonbury and everything in between. Literally everything he makes, remixes and has a hand in, is gold. He has touched me not only with his incredible music but with the subjects that are explored here. I find him incredibly inspiring in so many ways! This post is so soppy I've almost made myself sick!
Very great Interview! I'm 60jears old. Jons musik, for me, it is the best antidepresiva ever! I envy him for his creative abilities. Best regards from (crazy) germany😀
21:42 Collider resonated with my loud resentment of that time, or open eye signal gave me the whistle of hope. I can relate to the fact that you are now becoming a transformational power for people who need it, but I loved how you processed those dark feelings and shared them with us. Because sometimes, before transforming for the better, you have to go through the bitter, and you were that friend who understood. That was also transformational, and you were great at that.
regardless of how club-focused his music is in the future, i'm thankful for how truly magical all the times i've seen him live have been and thankful for the albums he's done. was initially sad he was going in a more ambient/classical direction but it's all about ebb & flow, and his health and enthusiasm are the most important things really. thankful to exist in a world with any art of his really
I was listening to Jon around the time that Singularity came out and I appreciate so much that he made that album because afterwards he took me on a new journey with his newer music. His new stuff has had a huge impact on me and became my most listened to albums of all time. I hope he doesn’t look at singularity with pain, as it allowed me to go on his new journey which I didn’t know I needed until I was on it. Singularity is therefore a pivotal album for me because it brought me the most important moments I’ve experienced. I am with Jon whatever he produces now, I don’t need commercial music, just be you mate ❤️
Jon Hopkins work "Athos" which I was lucky enough to see performed at the Royal Albert Hall, will always be one of the most profound experiences of my life. I hope it sees the light of day some day. I've been a fan since Opalescent and for me, Singularity is the zenith of Jons work. Ritual is what it is and serves a purpose, but it's no Singularity. Still, the guy is truly a genius
Ah, the Collective Awakening is imminent again... History tells us that that's usually the case in times of great upheaval. But also that it never happens. I know that of course this time it really will, but it's primarily a coping mechanism by some, inspired by Christianity's extremely damaging linear conception of time. (Grow your own food for a few years, that should make you more in tune with how time really works.) Apart from that, I always cringe when somebody mentions Eckhart Tolle. How is 'everything has happened in the present moment' wisdom in any sense? It's a great illustration of what Daniel Dennett calls a "deepity": Something that sounds profound, but falls apart under scrutiny. It also makes me think of Siddharta and Govinda in Hermann Hesse's novel Siddharta. They visit the supposedly enlightened holy man Gotama, to see if they want to study with him. And while Govinda falls for him, Siddharta is not fully satisfied with Gotama's answers and decides he has to go on his quest alone. To me, Eckhart Tolle is for people who prefer an obvious and safe path. One that has already been walked by others and one that is also little more than a product of the very short time we happen to live in. Nothing wrong with that, but the resulting journey is neither deep nor personal. But the interview inspired me to try some breathing exercises. These are times of great upheaval after all.
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I'm one of the rare fans that have followed Jon since around 2006. I've seen him countless times from intimate DJ sets, to the Royal Albert Hall, to Glastonbury and everything in between. Literally everything he makes, remixes and has a hand in, is gold. He has touched me not only with his incredible music but with the subjects that are explored here. I find him incredibly inspiring in so many ways! This post is so soppy I've almost made myself sick!
Very great Interview!
I'm 60jears old. Jons musik, for me, it is the best antidepresiva ever! I envy him for his creative abilities. Best regards from (crazy) germany😀
21:42 Collider resonated with my loud resentment of that time, or open eye signal gave me the whistle of hope. I can relate to the fact that you are now becoming a transformational power for people who need it, but I loved how you processed those dark feelings and shared them with us. Because sometimes, before transforming for the better, you have to go through the bitter, and you were that friend who understood. That was also transformational, and you were great at that.
regardless of how club-focused his music is in the future, i'm thankful for how truly magical all the times i've seen him live have been and thankful for the albums he's done. was initially sad he was going in a more ambient/classical direction but it's all about ebb & flow, and his health and enthusiasm are the most important things really. thankful to exist in a world with any art of his really
Love him ever since I heard “sit around the fire” with Ram Dass’s voice.
Tysm for this video! 🙏
His work has been life altering for me at times. Very thankful.
same man
I am grateful that I can experience his music in my life. Great questions btw!
I was listening to Jon around the time that Singularity came out and I appreciate so much that he made that album because afterwards he took me on a new journey with his newer music. His new stuff has had a huge impact on me and became my most listened to albums of all time. I hope he doesn’t look at singularity with pain, as it allowed me to go on his new journey which I didn’t know I needed until I was on it. Singularity is therefore a pivotal album for me because it brought me the most important moments I’ve experienced. I am with Jon whatever he produces now, I don’t need commercial music, just be you mate ❤️
I love how down to earth Jon seems to be. Legend :)
Superb, please more of these interviews with musicians! Different genres, cultural backgrounds, sounds... i.e. tribal, gospel, soul and blues
I became a fan with Immunity and saw him live a few times. Then he dropped off my radar a bit but now I'm obsessed with Ritual
so glad this came up on my recs, thank you 🩵
I enjoyed that, and Jon Hopkins music is now in my playlist. Thanks Joel and Jon
I've only just learned about Jon thought this video! Thank you!
Great interview, are there any links to books etc that he talks about ?
Great interview and great musician!
What a gift. Thank you!
Jon Hopkins work "Athos" which I was lucky enough to see performed at the Royal Albert Hall, will always be one of the most profound experiences of my life. I hope it sees the light of day some day.
I've been a fan since Opalescent and for me, Singularity is the zenith of Jons work. Ritual is what it is and serves a purpose, but it's no Singularity. Still, the guy is truly a genius
That was truly special I was there too. It was on iplayer for a bit but probably taken off now, maybe soundcloud?
thank you both for giving this to us ❤
Loving “Ritual”.
Great interview!! Thank you
Thank you!
Insightful and nice interview!
Amazing interview!!
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speaking of collabs.... I think Jon and Nils Frahm would create great stuff together.
His new one with Olafur is great!
Wonder what those contractual reasons were (must be eight tracks)...
22 a powerful number 22 minutes into the video
22:55 mirror!
Is this all put through Adobe podcast or something? They sound like robots
Ah, the Collective Awakening is imminent again... History tells us that that's usually the case in times of great upheaval. But also that it never happens. I know that of course this time it really will, but it's primarily a coping mechanism by some, inspired by Christianity's extremely damaging linear conception of time. (Grow your own food for a few years, that should make you more in tune with how time really works.)
Apart from that, I always cringe when somebody mentions Eckhart Tolle. How is 'everything has happened in the present moment' wisdom in any sense? It's a great illustration of what Daniel Dennett calls a "deepity": Something that sounds profound, but falls apart under scrutiny. It also makes me think of Siddharta and Govinda in Hermann Hesse's novel Siddharta. They visit the supposedly enlightened holy man Gotama, to see if they want to study with him. And while Govinda falls for him, Siddharta is not fully satisfied with Gotama's answers and decides he has to go on his quest alone. To me, Eckhart Tolle is for people who prefer an obvious and safe path. One that has already been walked by others and one that is also little more than a product of the very short time we happen to live in. Nothing wrong with that, but the resulting journey is neither deep nor personal.
But the interview inspired me to try some breathing exercises. These are times of great upheaval after all.
The part of you which is asking yourself that question is not your intuition. 😁
Big fan, but I can't get into ritual.
Turn that shit up loud, listen to it in one sitting and its hypnotic.
Great interview with a wonderful musician!