Florence + The Machine Announce Live Album With Jules Buckley 'Symphony Of Lungs'
Monday, 21 October 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Lillie Eiger
Florence + The Machine have announced a live album.
'Symphony Of Lungs (BBC Proms At The Royal Albert Hall)' was recorded during the group's performance with conductor Jules Buckley and his orchestra on September 11.
Taking place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, the special performance formed part of the BBC Proms and celebrated the 15th anniversary of Florence Welch and band's seminal debut record, 'Lungs'. Welch said:
"I always thought maybe I would give my first album a long title. 'Under Heaven Over Hell' (‘uh oh’ for short) was one idea. But, when I thought of ‘Lungs’, I knew it had to be that. This album is truly an exhalation and a gasp – a cacophony of ideas and influences. For things to get so big so fast on a debut album is both an unknowable blessing and a curse. You never know if the record (or the person) will survive it.
"To be able to go back to it, 15 years and five albums later, and have it still be so loved is the most extraordinary thing. Re-imagining it with Jules Buckley and his Orchestra was an act of enormous catharsis."
Buckley added: "I’ve performed at the Royal Albert Hall many times over the years, and this energy and atmosphere was insanely electric. Really excited to see the result of so much work from so many great folk. Lungs stands the test of time as one of the greatest records of recent years, and to help Florence realise this orchestral vision has been a dream for all of us involved."
'Symphony Of Lungs (BBC Proms At The Royal Albert Hall)' will arrive digitally this Friday (October 25), with a physical release following on March 14, 2025.
Florence + The Machine released their latest album, 'Dance Fever', in 2022.
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