Save Your Heart, the 11 track sophomore full-length from cinematic post-rock powerhouse LIGHTS & MOTION, follows what critics have called "the greatest debut album in post-rock history", "perfect" and "album of the year 2013." Released in January, the band's debut Reanimation (deepelmdigital.com/album/reanimation) has received an avalanche of acclaim from both media and fans worldwide. Save Your Heart will be released worldwide on November 12, 2013 (11-12-13).
"Reanimation is undoubtedly one of the best post-rock records ever to be released and you can expect the very same of Save Your Heart. It's hard to believe that every LIGHTS & MOTION song is created and composed in real-time during late night sessions by pure accident, improvisation and inspiration...by one individual. To have such an incredible album represent our 200th release is truly the icing on the cake to our 18 year history as a purely independent label" says Deep Elm Records founder John Szuch. In a recent social media post, Szuch penned the following: "Running down my cheeks are tears of joy, respect and admiration at the utter beauty and sheer brilliance of Save Your Heart. I'm listening to the final masters Chris delivered to us today on my AKG K-240s...and what I am hearing is the most moving record I have ever heard in my entire life. That's what we specialize in here at Deep Elm: songs with the ability to move you, to inspire you, to excite and console you...songs that make you remember. It's our purpose and the reason why we have carried on against all odds for the last eighteen years. It's the reason why I'm alive. I humbly hope our music makes your soul breathe a bit easier as it does mine. After releasing 200+ albums, I can confidently say: Mission Fucking Accomplished! Kudos to Mr. Franzen for an album so passionately composed and well executed. You're making history, Christoffer."
LIGHTS & MOTION's braintrust is 25 year old self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, mixer and master musical savant Christoffer Franzen of Gothenburg, Sweden. Save Your Heart was produced by Christoffer Franzen, recorded and mixed at UpSweden Studio and mastered by Daniel Muhr at Mastringshuset. Christoffer plays all instruments on the album. Artwork by Elias Klingen. Backing vocals and harmonies on "Shimmer" and "Bright Eyes" by a Linnea Herlogsson. Additional harmony on "Shimmer" by Chris Andersson.
LIGHTS & MOTION has released a video for "Home" and is currently in production on a video for "The March", both which appear on the band's debut Reanimation. LIGHTS & MOTION's music is currently being featured in the movie trailers for "Lone Survivor" starring Mark Wahlberg (
) and "Homefront" starring James Franco (
) and also appears in Google's OSCARS commercial "The Year In Film" (
). Through Deep Elm's Music Licensing division, music by LIGHTS & MOTION has been also been featured in other notable projects for NBC, FosterMore, Phillips 66, The Four Seasons, Starwood Luxury Hotels, TED, The Smithsonian and more.
"One of the Best Albums of 2013. Accessible, deep and totally captivating. [4.5 / 5 Stars]" - Alternativ News
"No bones about it, Reanimation is quite possibly the greatest debut album in post-rock history..." - PopMatters
"Perfect! Reanimation is the post-rock album of the year. An absolute masterpiece and a future classic." - Metalglory
"Stunningly spectacular...the ultimate cinematic post-rock record. Tears will be shed, dear listener..." - Muzik Dizcovery
"The first truly brilliant post-rock release of 2013...a magical journey that explores the depths of the soul." - Post-RockStar
"Album of the Year of 2013 is already here...this is where the bar is set. Good luck to any contenders. [5 / 5 Stars]" - Melodic
"Reanimation is a stunner. Gorgeously sequenced, production is top-notch...already on End of the Year lists of 2013." - Chorus
"Lights & Motion embellishes heart-felt emotion to an incredible level, creating this most moving of modern rock albums." - Beard Rock
"Magical moments that completely relax your soul. Lights & Motion is the newest jewel of the post-rock/ambient scene." - Snooze Control
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releases 12 November 2013