A Winged Victory for the Sullen is an ambient music duo consisting of Dustin O'Halloran and Adam Wiltzie, who formed the group after meeting backstage in 2007 during a Sparklehorse concert in Bologna, Italy. Their music encompasses a blend of classical composition, ambient, and drone music. The duo's name itself evokes a sense of ethereal melancholy, offering a glimpse into their deeply emotional and cinematic sound. They released their self-titled debut album in 2011, which garnered them extensive praise for its evocative and introspective tracks that seem to hang in a suspended state between tranquillity and melancholy.

Delving into various thematic projects, they have composed music for motion pictures and interdisciplinary art performances. With releases such as the "Iris (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" and their 2020 concept album "Invisible Cities," which serves as a score for a theater production, they continue to expand the boundaries of their sound. Their lush arrangements are often characterized by slow-moving, elongated melodies and textures that can morph the perception of time and space. Notable works such as "The Undivided Five" and "Atomos" weave their signature haunting piano with string orchestration and electronic manipulations, further cementing their status in the ambient and neoclassical genres. A Winged Victory for the Sullen's music offers listeners a restorative escape into realms of serene contemplation and beauty.

Genres

Ambient

Compositional Ambient

Drone

Pastoral

Related Artists

Max Richter

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Hammock

Brian Eno

Tim Hecker

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Erik Satie

Jóhann Jóhannsson

Ólafur Arnalds

Latest Release

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A Winged Victory for the Sullen

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released March 14, 2023