JON HOPKINS LateNightTales (2015 UK/EU limited edition 19-track Half-Speed Mastered double LP pressed on Audiophile quality 180gram Virgin Vinyl - Late Night Tales welcome UK producer & musician Jon Hopkins to the fold with a beautifulsequence of songs and music. The story arc with which Hopkins succeeded on 'Immunity' makes its appearance here with a perfectly sculpted excursion on this widescreen mix. Opening with the unreleased 'Sleepers Beat Theme' by composer Ben LukasBoysen, ghostly pianos skip elegantly hither and thither, among rising strings, as on Darkstar's 'Hold Me Down'. Nils Frahm is here, his sonic palette perfect for the job, while labelmate A Winged Victory For The Sullen contribute 'Requiem For The Static King Part I'. Sigur Ros offshoot Jónsi & Alex's heroic 'Daniell In The Sea' sends us forth towards the Baltic with tears streaming. Poet and fellow Brian Eno collaborator, Rick Holland narrates the exclusive spoken word closer 'I Remember', underpinned with additional sound design by Hopkins. Complete with the download code sticker attached to one of the inners plus the high quality 30cm art print, the hype-stickered single-pocket picture sleeve has a little shelfwear but the vinyl looks barely played)