Soon to embark on an extensive UK tour that begins at the end of October, Gwenno today shares a dazzling Cornelius remix of “Utopia”, the title track from her new album that was released to universal acclaim via Heavenly Recordings in July. The Japanese producer / musical genius takes the track from Cardiff via Las Vegas and transports it to a starlit, sky high Tokyo piano bar. The result is pure utopian pop heaven – a sweeping orchestral love song to life itself.
Commenting on the remix Gwenno says:
“Cornelius is such a huge musical figure in anyone’s life who came of age in the Naughties, and so I was over the moon when he agreed to remix Utopia. He has not only managed to enhance the musicality of the song, but has also added to the hyper real efflorescence that was in the air at the turn of the 21st century, which is what Utopia is all about. I see it as a perfect musical marriage between Las Vegas and Tokyo in the year 2025.”
Cornelius adds:
“A few months ago Gwenno contacted me on social media asking if I’d do a remix. I didn’t know her music at the time, but once I listened I realized it was exactly my taste: psychedelic in feel, with production that hints at Krautrock and at Jean-Claude Vannier – Serge Gainsbourg’s arranger. I was also drawn to her natural, clear voice and her Welsh background. I was genuinely happy that an artist making music like that took an interest in what I’m doing all the way over here in Japan, so I gladly accepted. For my version of ‘Utopia’ I aimed for an elegant sound that updates the 1950s exotica of Esquivel and Martin Denny for today. I hope you enjoy it.”
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• 16.10.25 • KELTRONIKA WALL&WALL (LIVE SHOW)
A special show with Mark James Works and Cian Ciaren and Dean Lligwy.
Supported by Wales Arts International.
Acclaim for ‘Utopia’
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