Lucky Number Music

When the plague struck and the yearlong winter began, HMLTD left their home and went into the mountains. There, they enjoyed spirit and solitude, and for the yearlong winter did not weary of it. But at last, the winter thawed, and with it their hearts,—and rising one morning with the rosy dawn, they went before the sun, and said: ‘I am weary of my wisdom, like the bee that has gathered too much honey; I need hands outstretched to take it.’ And HMLTD descended the mountain. We are proud to share their first piece of new music since West of Eden. ‘Don’t Leave Me’ is born into the world.

‘Don’t Leave Me’ is just one version of the 6400 unique compositions – not trivially different, but each one its very own song – made possible by the band’s dynamic musical artwork, ‘Leaving’. The different layers which make up the composition will go up for auction in collaboration with Async, tomorrow, Thursday 29th April, 4pm UK. Layer owners have the power to change their part of the song, and decide which of the 6400 unique forms it takes. The master song will respond in real time to these inputs, existing as a permanently ever-changing song in a constant state of flux. This song, the first ever of its kind, will be hosted on the Async gallery website for everyone to listen to, as it passes through its metamorphic life. Learn more at Async.art

Plus, on 16th November 2021, HMLTD will be playing their one and only live show of 2021 at Heaven in London: ‘The Order’. The Order is not just a live performance – it is an interactive piece of performance art with audience participation and immersive theatre built into it. Henry Spychalski writes “We have always believed that the orders and systems we live within are purely imagined – on 16 November, we will create our very own imagined order inside the walls of Heaven.” What role you occupy within The Order depends on what ticket you buy for the event – the higher-tier tickets will give you a special ‘authority’ status on the night, complete with an expanded list of rights, privileges and powers within The Order, and a special one-off piece of merchandise to signal your authority.