The long-running Off-Broadway (and international) performance trio Blue Man Group has released Three, the ensemble's third studio album, featuring 14 new instrumental tracks.
The new album draws inspiration from two-and-a-half decades of creative growth and development, weaving sounds from the ever-evolving live show and unique performances at Brazil's Carnaval, Coachella and more.
In signature Blue Man Group style, the instrumental music is produced using an eclectic mix of instruments and tools. These include a "Snorkelbone," a creation that utilizes a plastic hose to produce a whirring, pulsating tone when swung in the air; a Didgeridoo-inspired PVC instrument; and the Chimeulum, which is described as “orchestral chimes on steroids”; among others. The album mixes tribal drumming, soaring melodies and elements of EDM.
The group released videos for “Giacometti” and “The Forge” from the new album. Watch them below:
The song is available now as an instant download when pre-ordering Three; visit www.blueman.com/25 for more information. Three will be available from Rhino on CD ($13.98) as well as digitally.
The full track listing is outlined below:
1. “Dispatches 1”
2. “The Forge”
3. “Hex Suit”
4. “3 To 1”
5. “Alive”
6. “Snorkelbone”
7. “Cimbalom 9”
8. “Robots”
9. “Creature Feature”
10. “Vortex”
11. “Tone Spokes”
12. “Dispatches 2”
13. “Giacometti”
14. “Torus”
The troupe is best known for the award-winning Blue Man Group show, performed in 15 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since it opened Off-Broadway in 1991, where it continues to run after more than 13,000 performances. The theatrical event combines live music, comedy and technology.