Renowned ambient composer Chihei Hatakeyama is set to release a new album, an evocative sonic exploration that invites listeners to drift between the waking world and the dreamscape, to experience »dreams you are aware that you are dreaming.«

Known for his deep atmospheric textures and minimalist approach to sound, Hatakeyama’s new project expands on his signature style and with the help of collaborators Cucina Povera and LA based multi-instrumentalist Nailah Hunter charts new emotional territories.

With a career spanning over two decades, Chihei Hatakeyama has gained an international following for his ability to consistently release music that enchants and rewards listeners. In »Lucid Dreams«, Hatakeyama continues to explore themes of nature, lucidity and calm, offering listeners an auditory escape from the hustle and noise of everyday life.

Tracks like »End of Summer« guide the listener blissfully through a five minute daydream, gently encouraged along by distant guitar strings on a bed of reverb whilst »Wind From The Mountains« (which features the beautiful work of Nailah Hunter) is the perfect example of what Chihei does so well with subtle movements that encourage your imagination & allow you to be lost in your own dream.