Pitchblack Playback listening sessions

We The Curious are excited to welcome Pitchblack Playback to the Planetarium. 

Hear classic albums & exclusive pre-release premieres on the Planetarium's powerful, immersive sound systems, in the dark. Meditate on music at our deep listening sessions. Discover hidden details and hear the album in all its glory with no distractions; just you and the music.

"This sounds great” — Rick Rubin

"A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai

"The optimal way to listen to an album" - Max Richter

"I have an out-of-body experience every time I go" — Jonny, artist manager

 Visit the Pitchblack Playback website to book tickets.

 

Important Information

  • Doors open 30 mins before showing starts. No late entry.
  • Please go to the side entrance of the building, next to the Planetarium sphere in Millenium Square, not the main entrance.
  • Location What3Words: fonts.frost.couches
  • Please note, there are no visuals for this session. This is a (seated) album listening session in the dark, not a live performance of any kind.
  • Ticket includes Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness.

When

12 Feb

Where

Planetarium

Who for

Adults

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Upcoming events

Pitchblack Premiere: Adam F 'Colours Revisited' album listening session in the dark - Wednesday 12 Feb 7PM

Immerse yourself in the newly-reworked version of one the greatest drum & bass albums of all time at Pitchblack Playback's album listening session in the dark. Hear this immense recording in all its power and detail over two weeks ahead of its official release, played loud in uncompressed audio on our powerful, immersive Planetarium sound system. No distractions; just you and the music.

One of the most seminal recordings from the second wave of drum & bass, 'Colours' combined the unique energy and rhythm of the genre with melancholic soul and jazz influences, arresting sound design and powerful songwriting to stunning effect. Such was its influence within and without the DnB scene, that it won the MOBO Award for Best Album in 1998. Unavailable for many years, it's now been carefully reworked to bring the sonics and dynamics up-to-date without compromising the integrity of the original recordings. A truly stunning listen that will blow you away on our sound system!
 

Album duration: 58 minutes

 

 

 

Hans Zimmer 'Interstellar: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Expanded Edition)' 10th anniversary album listening session in the dark - Wednesday 12 February 2025 8:30PM

Immerse yourself in the newly-reworked version of one the greatest film soundtracks of all time at our album listening session in the dark on fully reclinable seats in We The Curious' Planetarium. Hear this immense recording in all its power and detail, played loud in uncompressed audio the venue's immersive sound system . No distractions; just you and the music.

Album duration: 139 minutes (there will be a 10-minute interval between the two discs)