James Hood is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer. His lengthy and
varied musical resume includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-
decades-plus run as mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings
and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.
In 2014 James launched the album Ceremony, an exploration of a uniquely mesmeric
melodic instrument - the PanArt Hang. The "musical incense" of this recording spoke to
fans of ambient artists such as Brian Eno, Phillip Glass and those seeking a peaceful
time-slowing soundtrack. Ceremony was a resounding success, introducing tens of
thousands of listeners to a compelling sonic experience, and reaching #1 on World and
New Age charts in US and Canada. James repeated that success once again with the
release of Pure Ceremony in 2015.
The story now continues with James' third album, Mesmerica, released in November
2017. This new two disc album finds James further deepening his sonic explorations,
adding additional instrumentation and rhythmic textures to his now signature
soundscapes. A musical journey that will take you deep into the beautiful space that is
your higher self.
Sit back and breath. The ceremony is about to begin. Turn off your mind, relax and float
downstream as you enter the magical world that is MESMERICA.
