The idea behind Urban Hymns was to make a “concept album” based around found audio recordings. As such, a key instrument used in this album was a mini-tape recorder, which I would stash in my pocket when we went out, or used to record things around the house like toilets flushing or washing machines. These recordings provide an ambient backdrop to the dark, moody instrumental pieces, which were heavily influenced by godspeed you black emperor! and explosions in the sky.
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