“(Translucent) by Nashville-based alt-rockers The Choir is replete with beautiful droning sounds that float into space. Find whoever’s making a new Blade Runner project and offer the Vangelis-y “Plastic Swords” for the film’s opening crawl.”
– The Big Takeover
Translucent is GRAMMY®-nominated band The Choir’s new ambient instrumental album, a shimmering tapestry of sound that captures the essence of mood and serenity. The material by Nashville-based The Choir is replete with beautiful hypnotic sounds that float into space. Across 10 atmospheric tracks, the band weaves effect-laden guitars, evocative saxophone, Lyricon and win synthesizers along with electronic rhythms, bells and percussion into a true legacy project – a career triumph for the band. For fans of Sigur Rós, Hammock, Explosions In The Sky, Brian Eno and therapeutic music for meditation, mindfulness and calm.
For over four decades, The Choir, originally from LA and now based in Nashville, has been a cornerstone of the indie, post-rock and ambient music scenes, crafting songs that blend atmospheric soundscapes and lyrics that emote a profound sense of longing and beauty. With a distinctive style marked by Derri Daugherty’s ethereal guitar work and hauntingly emotive voice, Steve Hindalong’s reflective lyrics, drums and percussion, and Dan Michaels’ evocative saxophone, Lyricon, and wind synthesizer playing, The Choir has cultivated a sound that is as innovative as it is timeless. Their music transcends genres, resonating deeply with fans who have remained fiercely loyal through the years.
Emerging in the 80s, The Choir quickly gained a reputation for their lush sounds, contemplative songwriting and captivating live shows. Throughout the 90s and 2000s, The Choir continued to evolve, releasing critically acclaimed albums like ‘Free Flying Soul’ and ‘Flap Your Wings’, a Grammy-nominated album celebrated for its soulful beauty and melodic richness.
In recent years, The Choir has embraced a DIY ethos, connecting directly with their audience through platforms like Patreon and crowdfunding. This approach has allowed the band to release new music consistently, including standout albums like ‘Bloodshot’ (2018) and ‘Deep Cuts’ (2021). In 2025, The Choir unveiled ‘Translucent’, an instrumental ambient album blending Daugherty’s shimmering guitars, Hindalong’s chimes and percussion, and Michaels’ atmospheric wind instrumentation. Many fans have hailed it as a moody and serene masterpiece, reflecting the band’s ability to innovate while staying grounded in their signature sound.
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