DSVII is a sprawling, eighty-minute instrumental score that finds M83 returning to the ambient, electronic soundscapes of their earlier work. It functions as a companion piece to a non-existent film, drawing on influences from Vangelis and Tangerine Dream.
- The album was written, produced, and mixed by Gonzalez entirely on his own. Dragon's Eye, a song from the album, was featured in the trailer for the 2019 film "The Climb." The album was released digitally and on CD, with a vinyl edition following in 2020.
- DSVII was conceived as a score for a film that does not exist. The album draws heavily from the soundtracks of 1970s and 1980s science fiction films. The 2019 release date marked the first new M83 material since 2016.
- DSVII features no guest artists and is entirely instrumental. It was released by Mute Records, a label with a long history of electronic music releases. The album's title is a reference to a specific era of M83's own discography.
M83 is the electronic music project of French producer Anthony Gonzalez, known for its lush soundscapes and cinematic scope. DSVII arrived late in their career, following a period of extensive touring for their previous album, "Junk."
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