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James hood, hangdrum, musician, mesmerica, mesmerica360

James Hood is renowned as a vital, versatile musical pioneer. His varied musical resume includes drumming with The Pretenders, over two decades (and counting) working as the mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects, and the innovative creator of a series of multi-platform, immersive musical experiences.

 

James Hood's 2014 album Ceremony featured the unique PanArt Hang instrument, creating a calming effect for fans of ambient artists like Brian Eno and Phillip Glass. The success of chart-topping Ceremony, described then as 'sonic incense,' led to the release of another #1 smash, Pure Ceremony, in 2015. 

 

In 2017, James released his third album, Mesmerica, incorporating additional fresh rhythmic textures. Through experimentation with performance, Mesmerica evolved into a 360° multi-sensory immersive experience which sold over 500,000 tickets globally to date — the fastest-selling full-dome music show in history.

 

By 2022, James was inspired to bring people together with a new multi-sensory experience. Beautifica became his latest smash-hit album, with an accompanying immersive experience that further expanded upon his experimentation with fresh approaches and textures - resulting in a euphoric sensory adventure being experienced nationwide today. 

 

Sit back and breathe. Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream as you enter the unique worlds of James Hood's stunning musical journeys.

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