| Technopera / Solitude of Heart / Do It to the Music | |
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| EP by Ampersounds and Rufus Wainwright | |
| Released | July 16, 2021 |
| Label | West End Records |
Technopera / Solitude of Heart / Do It to the Music is the debut extended play (EP) by Ampersounds (Fred Falke and Zen Freeman), featuring Rufus Wainwright, released via West End Records and BMG Records on July 16, 2021. [1]
Wainwright provides guest vocals on "Technopera" and "Solitude of Heart". The EP also features a remix of Raw Silk's "Do It to the Music" (1982). [1] [2]
"Technopera" was released on June 2, 2021. [3] The music videos for "Technopera" and "Solitude of Heart" were directed by Cédric Hervet and Sean Augustine, respectively. [1]
The EP is slated for vinyl release on November 12, 2021. [1]
Track listing adapted from the Apple Store [4]
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