A nearly 500-page book and film will document Björk's five-year tour.
First a tour, then a film, and now a book. On Tuesday, Björk announced the release next month of Cornucopia: The Book which documents his five-year tour using images from photographer Santiago Felipe.
“ Before this tour, I spent a decade working with 360-degree sound and visual software in virtual reality and animation, creating Biophilia, the first album application, and later Vulnicura as a VR albumshe wrote in a statement on Instagram. I was deeply inspired by the idea of a fully immersive experience, spending a spring in an Icelandic lighthouse, streaming Utopia in full surround speakers. My intention was to bring what we had created for 21st century VR into a 19th century theater, moving it from the headset to the stage. »
“ This vision was brought to life by 27 moving curtains that captured projections on different textures and LED screens, creating a digitally animated show: a magic lantern modern for live musicshe continues. I also wanted to present bespoke instruments: a magnetic harp, an aluphone, a circular flute and a reverberation chamber, specially built with an audio architect to enhance the most intimate version of a performance – in a personal chapel. Woven throughout this narrative is a subplot: the second story of an avatar, a modern puppet who alchemically mutates, from puppet to puppet, from the wound of a heart to a state of complete healing. »
The book of Cornucopiadesigned by M/M Paris, features 313 color images on 480 pages and is officially released on November 15. It is available for pre-order.
Last month, Björk presented a clip from her upcoming film during Climate Week. The film will feature the artist's performance in Lisbon last year.
