English composer and multi-instrumentalist, Daniel O'Sullivan, returns with a transcendent new album, Eros, a chamber music song cycle for a 14-piece ensemble, recorded between June 2023 and February 2024, in Brussels, London and Carmarthenshire. Originally commissioned for the Sonoton Music Library in Munich, Eros now receives a deluxe vinyl release courtesy of Be With Records, bringing this meticulously crafted work to a wider audience.
O'Sullivan’s career has been marked by versatility and innovation. In addition to his work with Sonoton, he has composed extensively for KPM, contributing to its storied legacy of production music. As a multi-instrumentalist and collaborator, O'Sullivan has also played in a number of influential projects, including Ulver, Sunn O))), This Is Not This Heat, Grumbling Fur and Miracle (with Steve Moore), leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary experimental music landscape.
Building on from last year’s Rosarium, O’Sullivan’s first foray into classically informed chamber music, Eros is a culmination of his long-standing fixations and expansive musical influences. The album features arrangements that are as detailed as they are emotionally resonant, showcasing his unparalleled ear for intervals and mastery of counterpoint. The music brims with complex rhythmic syncopation and a sensitivity to texture and space, resulting in a soundscape that is both intoxicating and dauntingly precise.
The result is a work of extraordinary depth and sophistication. Eros invites listeners to immerse themselves in its intricate layers, to lose themselves in its hypnotic rhythms, and to marvel at the precision of its execution. With this release, O’Sullivan reaffirms his position as one of the most inventive and uncompromising voices in contemporary music.
