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Orbits

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Isa Cole I'd already bought the record and have finally had a chance to sit down and listen to it. I then listened to the whole album again. I never do that. I've bought the digital album on here for one purpose, and one purpose only: to tell The Circling Sun what an utter triumph this album is. Simply stunning. An instant classic. Literally blown away by how good this album is from start to finish. Retire now. Your job is done.
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phr0ggi It's everything I love about the genre. If you're a jazz fan, just press play. Thank me later. Favorite track: Constellation.
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Kevino Ein tolles Album einer Band aus Neuseeland, die einen mit auf einen Trip durch das Universum nimmt. Zusammen mit einem tollen Chor, der an den richtigen Stellen Gesang beisteuert, eine echt chillige Erfahrung.
Hoffentlich kommen sie mal nach Stuttgart, Deutschland! :) Favorite track: Amina.
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Mizu 03:13
Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha duh duh dun Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha duh duh dun Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha duh duh dun Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha Sha Sha shaa Sha duh duh dun Sha Sha Sha shaa Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday (Aahhhhh Ahhhhh) Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday Keep trying to say All of the things You want to hear Love’s fading away I always turn to Yesterday
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Seki 04:19
Brighter days Will come Within Once You find The unity Of love
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Amina 04:04
For the darkness we don’t mind Sharpens my old mind For the darkness we don’t mind Sharpens my old mind For the darkness we don’t mind Sharpens my old mind For the darkness we don’t mind (Sharpens my old mind) For the darkness we don’t mind (Oooooh) For the darkness we don’t mind (Sharpens my old mind) For the darkness we don’t mind (Sharpens my old mind) For the darkness we don’t mind For the darkness we don’t mind For the darkness we don’t mind For the darkness we don’t mind (Sharpens my old mind) For the darkness we do
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Flying 05:10
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Teeth 07:22
Do the cities Cripple us Hiding beneath The surface Of longing and Love’s tender eyes Breath of life Sounds so sweet Breath of life Sounds so sweet Do the cities Cripple us Hiding beneath The surface Breath of life Sounds so sweet
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Evening 04:32
In the morning You mistake it For the evening In the morning All the warmth We’re receiving Evenin’ light is healing Within you I see Sunsets across the sky Holding the warmth That we’ve been missing Within you I see Sunsets across the sky Holding the warmth That we’ve been missing Evenin’ light is healing - Evenin’ light is healing - Sunsets across the sky We’ve been missing Sunsets across the sky We’ve been missing (Missing missing missing)
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Orbits, the sophomore LP from The Circling Sun, channels the cosmic energy of '70s spiritual jazz, filtered through synths, layered percussion, and ethereal choirs. The Aotearoa collective expand their sonic universe with nods to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Azymuth, and ambient jazz — offering deep listening for jazz heads and newcomers alike.

Vinyl Tracklist:

Side A
1. Constellation
2. Mizu
3. Seki
4. Smina

Side B
1. Flying
2. Teeth
3. Evening

credits

released July 11, 2025

THE CIRCLING SUN
Cameron Allen - Flute and Tenor Saxophone
Jong-Yun (J.Y.) Lee - Flute Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Soprano Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet
Ben Turua - Acoustic Bass
Joe Kaptein - Piano, Fender Rhodes Electric Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar
Finn Scholes - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vibraphone, Tuba, Trombone, Marimba
Julien Dyne - Drums and Percussion
Kenny Sterling - Additional Percussion, Synthesizer, Choir Direction & Lyrics

SPECIAL GUESTS
John Bell - Tenor Horn, Cornet (A2, B3)
Daniel Ryland - Guitar (A4)
Cory Champion - Korg MS-20, Buchla Modular Synthesizer (All tracks)
Brandon Haru - Prophet Synthesizer (All tracks)
Semisi Ma'ia'i - Choir Lyrics (A4)

Featuring THE LOVE AFFINITY CHOIR
Kenny Sterling, Summer Vee, Crystal Chen , Semisi Ma'ia'i, Abigail Aroha Jensen, Carla Camilleri Samara Alofa, Navakatoa Tekela-Pule, Emily Fe'ao

RECORDED at:
Broome Recordings -Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa by Tom Broome

ADDITIONAL TRACKS RECORDED At:
The Audio Foundation -Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa by Matt Gunn

PERCUSSION / SYNTHESIZER & ADDITIONAL OVERDUBS RECORDED at:
Julien Dyne's Studio - Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa.

Produced, Arranged, Mixed by Julien Dyne

Co Production (MIZU) & Choir Lyrics / Direction by Kenny Sterling

Artwork: Matt Hunter & Julien Dyne
Design: Matt Hunter
Mastering & Lacquers: Frank Merritt, The Carvery
Pressing: Garcia & Co

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