David August - HYMNS
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David August - HYMNS
Holdrons Arcade
135A Rye Lane
Unit 11 Holdrons Arcade
London SE15 4ST
United Kingdom
Label: 99Chants – 99CHANTS20
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Germany
Released: Feb 27, 2026
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient, Piano, Modern Classical
David August returns with HYMNS, a deeply personal and stripped-back album released on 99CHANTS. Moving away from his club and orchestral work, the classically trained producer focuses solely on piano, drawing from improvisations shaped during periods of isolation.
Across nine pieces, August explores themes of stillness, grief and reflection, using an upright piano to capture not only melody but the instrument’s natural textures — creaks, resonance and subtle mechanical rhythms. Delicate processing, reverb and tape-like treatments add depth without overwhelming the compositions.
From the sparse, contemplative opening to more structured, hypnotic passages, HYMNS unfolds as a meditative listening experience. Intimate, emotive and richly detailed, it’s a refined work that highlights August’s sensitivity as both composer and sound designer.
